Canada is home to 19 UNESCO world heritage sites. There are 9 cultural sites, 9 natural sites, and 1 mixed site. READ ALSO: This Sandy "Lake Beach" Close To Montreal Feels Like You're Swimming In The Ocean People flock from all over the world to visit these historic and natural sights. Here is a list of some that are known to attract and bring visitors from far and wide to our beautiful Oh Canada. 1. Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta View this post on Instagram In the southwest corner of Alberta you will find a jewel of the Canadian Rockies. Discover the top things to do on a Waterton Lakes National Park Road Trip. #MindfulExplorer #ExplorerBeyondTheUsual . . . My new blog post on my Mindful Explorer blog with my Top 10 Waterton Lakes National Park Road Trip things to do. Would love it if you swung by to check it out. Link is in my profile, would be grateful if you swung by and checked it out. Be sure to check out all the great companies that I have tagged in my image above that make Waterton special. #BucketListAb #ZenSeekers #ExploreAlberta . . . @zenseekers @travelalberta @bucketlistab @mywaterton.ca @hikewaterton @dark_sky_guides @parks.canada #mywaterton #travelalberta #watertonlakesnationalpark #waterton #roadtrip #canadianrockies #explorecanada #imagesofcanada #enjoycanada A post shared by Chris Istace (@stasher_bc) on Jul 4, 2018 at 6:04pm PDT Why you should go: Located in the very south of the province of Alberta and bordering the U.S state of Montana this UNESCO Heritage Site is truly a wonder to behold. Known for its chain of turquoise lakes, including the large Upper and Middle Waterton lakes, flanked by the Rocky Mountains, you can often spot bison and other wildlife grazing away on a lazy afternoon. More info 2. Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland View this post on Instagram Never felt so alone and I've never felt so alive. Four days screaming at mountains, letting my imagination run wild, and scaring the living shit outta myself in the backcountry baby! First ever solo mountain trip in the books🤙 A post shared by Dawson Charlie (@dawson_charlie_) on Jul 3, 2018 at 7:36pm PDT Why you should go: This stunning park is a world heritage site and one of the most stunning natural wonders in the Maritimes of Canada. Some compared the experience of visiting Gros Morne to that of visit the wild nature of Iceland. Don't believe me? On the park's official website it boldly states "unlike any other place on earth". Take a quick look at any photo of this place and you'll be instantly convinced, too. More info 3. L'Anse Aux Meadows, Newfoundland @clemence_dumasembedded via Why you should go: Way way back in the day, this location - now a UNESCO heritage site - on the most northern tip of Newfoundland is where the Vikings first settled in North America. Here, you will definitely spot some icebergs. And take in the wild and rugged scenery that is unique to this part of the globe. More info 4. Niagara Falls, Ontario View this post on Instagram When you understand how small you are and how little you know about life. #nofilter #rainbow #beatyisinsideyou A post shared by Alexa Kapitonova (@alexakap) on Jul 5, 2018 at 6:30am PDT Why you should go: The main attraction in the town of Niagara Falls is obviously the falls themselves, but this quaint town straddling the US border is a charm and attraction all on its own. People fly from all over the world to visit this natural gem of Canada. It's a must-see at least once in your life. More info 5. Hotel De Glace, Quebec View this post on Instagram ☃️✨ my soul is spiralling in frozen fractals all around #breakawayfromordinary #valcartier #icehotel #quebec A post shared by Sam Keller (@samualkeller) on Mar 12, 2018 at 2:51pm PDT Why you should go: Obviously this is a seasonal attraction. Quebec's ice hotel is only open throughout the winter, however, people do fly from all over the world to visit and stay in this majestic and unique ice castle. There is no experience like it. More info 6. Old Town Lunenburg, Nova Scotia View this post on Instagram The most red, white, and blue picture I could find from the Nova Scotia trip. 🇺🇸🇺🇸Happy 4th! #lunenburg #novascotia #atlanticcanada #visitcanada #exploremore #canadagram A post shared by Kushal (@kushal_rp) on Jul 4, 2018 at 7:03am PDT Why you should go: This historic town is a protected world heritage site, as it's the best example of planned British settlement in Canada. The unique architecture and civic design will, therefore, be preserved. As a result, this little town will forever be frozen in time, so if you're looking for a blast from the past, this is a wonderful place to visit. More info 7. Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks View this post on Instagram Merci à notre étudiant @andres_hp pour ce superbe #efmoment 😍🇨🇦 #efvancouver #vancouver #canada A post shared by EF Education First (@ef_france) on Aug 7, 2017 at 4:42am PDT Why you should go: The Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is spread out over the Canadian Rockies and is made up of seven parks including four National Parks Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, and YOHO. Winter, fall, spring and summer, tourists flock from all over the world to take in the wild beauty of our gorgeous Canadian forests, rivers, and mountains. More info 8. Joggins Fossil Cliffs, Nova Scotia View this post on Instagram Veil • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • #veil#gloomy_side_views#water_perfection#tv_longexposure#water_brilliance#water_captures#novascotia#joggins#ontherocks#bayoffundy#longexposure_shots#the_mirror_of_our_souls#darkdays#long_exposure#gallery_of_dark_arts#jogginsfossilcliffs#gallery_of_dark_souls#fiftyshades_of_darkness#outtosea#rsa_landscape#water_of_our_world#ig_longexpo A post shared by Peter Reid (@peterreidphotography) on Jun 6, 2018 at 8:00am PDT Why you should go: Another world heritage site, here you'll be able to observe the world’s most complete fossil record of life during the “Coal Age” when lush forests covered the area and much of the world's tropics, 300 million years ago. More info 9. Old Town Quebec City @jojoyorrembedded via Why you should go: Very few places in Canada are as beautiful and charming as Quebec City. The "old city" of Quebec is especially oozing with charm and lovely views of the water. That said, you haven't truly seen this province until you visit Quebec City at least once. This is the perfect destination for people who love a vacation full of eating, drinking, and history. More info
