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Wonders of Canada
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Ellesmere Island
On the northern tip of Canada lies Ellesmere Island the tenth largest island in the world, lies one of Earth's last great wilderness domains. Lying just 800 kilometres from the North Pole and 25 kilometres from Greenland, our second largest national park offers spectacular mountain scenery, huge glaciers , deeply incised fiords, and ice shelves extending far into the sea. Lake Hazen , the largest lake within the Arctic Circle, offers a unique opportunity to observe the wildlife and vegetation in the fragile environment of a polar oasis
Loyalist Parkway
The Loyalist Parkway runs 94 km from Trenton Ward to Kingston and enables you to retrace the footsteps of the United Empire Loyalists who settled this unique area over 200 years ago. This beautiful route hugs the shoreline of Lake Ontario and there are many scenic rest stops and picnic areas along the way. It goes through Prince Edward County with 40 archeaologic sites and 125
hertigate buildings along its route as itSandBanks Estates winery, Black Price and By Chadsey's Crairns winery are on the Parkway
Dinosaur Provincial Park
About two hours east of Calgary, Alberta, the gently rolling prairie grasslands suddenly drop off, plunging the visitor into a whole other world of hoodoos , pinnacles, coulees and buttes. Many who visit these badlands for the first time describe this sudden transition as if they have taken a wrong turn and somehow ended up on the moon. Strange land formations rise up on all sides, sculpted by wind and water into hauntingly beautiful shapes sunbathed in terra cotta, bronze and amber. Website
Hartland Covered Bridge
The 1,282 foot Hartland Covered Bridge is the longest covered bridge in the world. It was originally constructed by the Hartland Bridge Company, which was formed by citizens on both sides of the St. John River, and officially opened July 4, 1901.
The side walkway was added to the bridge in 1945 and on June 23, 1980, the Hartland Covered Bridge was declared a National Historic Site and on September 15, 1999 it was declared a Provincial Historic Site.
Banff National Park
In the fall of 1883, three Canadian Pacific Railway construction workers stumbled across a cave containing hot springs on the eastern slopes of Alberta's Rocky Mountains. From that humble beginning was born Banff National Park, Canada's first national park and the world's third. Spanning 6,641 square kilometres (2,564 square miles) of valleys, mountains, glaciers, forests, meadows and rivers, Banff National Park is one of the world's premier destination spots.
Cape d'Or LIght House - Nova Scotia
This Cape of Gold, as it translates into English, is named for the particular hue of the incredible sunsets over the water. There has been a lighthouse on this cliff-edged point of land where the Bay of Fundy runs into the Minas Basin since 1922. Today's lighthouse, built in 1965, is the only lighthouse facility in Nova Scotia with overnight accommodations .
Photograph by Susan Seubert
Maple Leaf
Since 1965, the maple leaf has been the centrepiece of the National Flag of Canada and the maple tree bears the leaves that have become the most prominent Canadian symbol, nationally and internationally. Maple leaf pins and badges are proudly worn by Canadians abroad, and are recognized around the world. The maple tree was officially proclaimed national arboreal emblem of Canada on April 25, 1996.
Rideau Canal-Ottawa
The Rideau Canal — celebrating 175 years of history — becomes the world's largest skating rink every winter!
The Rideau Canal Waterway is a boater's paradise, attracting pleasure boats from across North America to travel its 202 kilometre (125 mile) length. Canadian National Historic Site, a designated Canadian Heritage River and a nominated World Heritage Site, consists of a series of beautiful lakes and rivers connected by canals. It stretches from Kingston, at the foot of Lake Ontario, to Ottawa, Canada's capital. it is arguably the most scenic waterway in North America
Manitoba
Manitoba is known as the land of 100,000 lakes.
-Lake Winnipeg, Lake Winnipegosis and Lake Manitoba are three large lakes.
-The three largest rivers are the Churchill River, Nelson River, and Hayes River.
-The three rivers flow into Hudson Bay in northern Manitoba.
Winnipeg Manitoba's capital sits at the Fork ofthe Red and Assiniboine rivers
Totem Poles
Are carved wooden pillars made by the First Nations of the Northwest Coast. They are usualy craved from the great redwood tress of the Northwest cost.Totem poles often have very interesting stories to tell.
The figures on the poles are mythical beings from the First Nation's ancestral past.
Stanley Park in Vancouver British Columbia isrecognized around the globe as one of the great parks of the world.
The totem pole display area at Brockton Point is the most visited tourist attraction in all of British Columbia and it has an interesting history
Where to Stay when visiting Canada
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