Canada sure seems more beautiful than ever this year! Not only is it making us Canadians look and feel fabulous, but it's also making us want to travel across our own country more than ever! So, I decided to compose a list of a variety of places to visit in Canada each month of the year!
With all the crazy things going on this 2017, let's take a step back and admire the beauty of Canada. Not only can you plan a place to visit each month, but you can also plan for the months in the future years if you are too broke, like me, right now. So, get packing and explore your country!
If you haven't realized, Canada is absolutely fabulous! You actually don't have to leave the country to go on a great vacation since there is so much to explore right here in your backyard. Each province and territory has at least two superb locations that you must visit this 2017!
So, I suggest starting 2017 off the right way by booking one of these trips below ASAP! They are relatively cheap and a perfect way to make 2017 one for the books. Instead of complaining about how shitty 2016 was, start planning an amazing 2017. It's time to get up, get out, and explore your own country!
1. Start 2017 At Pebble Creek For Keyhole Hot Springs, BC
These hot springs are absolutely perfect for a nice little getaway while remaining in Canada! They’re open from June-November and are located in Squamish, British Colombia. Entrance is free and I can [romise you that you will have a superb time soaking up all the minerals!
If you love backpacking and you want to experience a wild adventure, then the Tonquin Trail in BC is the place for you. All you have to worry about is getting there! Their trails are over 3KM of pure beauty and they even have amazing beaches. So pack your bags and make 2017 remarkable!
3. Start 2017 At The Johnston Canyon And Morraine Lake In Banff National Park AB
Moraine Lake is a glacial lake in Banff National Park. It is situated in the Valley of the Ten Peaks where you can see its unique blue waters from a mile away. It is truly gorgeous and they water only fills up in late June so now is the time to go!
Why not check out the Writing-on-Stone park with your crazy intelligent friends this 2017! The park offers amazing views and a great learning experience. The park also isn’t only about learning, they have hiking, kayaking, rock art tours, and much more!
The Bonnechere Caves are only 3 hours away from Montreal and they are truly worth the trip. These caves are known as some of the best examples of limestone cave formation. Not only can you explore these caves and the wonders that they hold, but you can also eat dinner in them and camp nearby!
6. Start 2017 At The Peninsula In Bruce Peninsula National Park, ON
Bruce Peninsula National Park holds what seems to be something from the Caribbeans. The park has a peninsula that is absolutely breathtaking! It is only an 8-hour drive from Montreal and trust me, it’s worth every minute. They have kayaking, swimming, biking, and much more to make your cheap trip magical.
For a two-hour road trip from Montreal, bring your friends to explore the Chutes De La Chaudiere for a wild time! These waterfalls honestly look like they aren’t even located in Canada but trust me they are! This is a great place to sit back and enjoy the scenery as you enjoy each others company.
For those nature loving hikers out there, this is the place for you! It’s hard to believe that this park is located in Quebec and features some of the deepest gorges East of the Rockies. They have gorgeous views and this is great for that athletic of yours. This is a great place to have a picnic, laugh, and enjoy 2017!
The Newfoundland and Labrador-island holds a small island called Fogo. They are known for offering a bunch of lighthouses, museums, mini-houses, great views, and much more! It is actually the is the largest of the offshore island!
For a fabulous road trip with your broke friends in 2017, why not check out the Bay of Fundy! The Bay of Fundy is actually considered to be one of the seven natural wonders of North America. But, it isn’t only for beautiful pictures, it’s also great for sea kayaking, hiking, whale watching, three-day canoe trips, and walking on the ocean floor.
From May to November, I suggest heading down to Campobello for whale watching, lighthouses, and more! It'd absolutely gorgeous and a great way t0 start 2017!
Be sure to check out Breton Island for Hiking Cabot Trail and Highlands National Park! It's a great way to start 2017. It's recommended to check them out during the summer and fall.
For a nice little road trip to PEI, the first place you should visit should be the Cavendish beach! The water is a distinct blue shade that makes for the best pictures and for the most inspiring moments. It is definitely a place that should be on your bucket list this summer!
For some gorgeous lake scenery all year round, I suggest looking into visiting Kluane Lake! They waters are the clearest blue and it's great for a nice natural dip!
For some amazing views of the Tutshi River, while being suspended over 50 feet in the air, I recommend booking a trip this 2017 to the Yukon Suspension Bridge
23. Start 2017 At Nahanni National Park ,Northwest Territories
If you have always wanted to see the northern lights then this is the place for you! You can enjoy gorgeous views of the northern lights over the water during the summer and fall!
For some unreal hiking, glaciers, and polar bear sightings, I recommend heading to Nunavut for a fabulous 2017! It is truly amazing and you will have a blast.
Canada is truly a majestic country. We're home to 20% of the entire world's supply of fresh water and we have more lakes than all other countries combined, 31% of our land mass is made up of forests, and we have the longest coastline of any country in the world.
These are some pretty impressive feats, and that's only to name a few. The beauty, natural environments and diverse ecosystems that make up this amazing country is something that we should all be proud of. So, if you want to get out there and see everything this miraculous country has to offer, these are the places you definitely shouldn't miss!
If you haven't already heard, this coming year of 2017 is Canada's 150th birthday! That's pretty darn impressive. To celebrate this milestone, the government of Canada is offering it's residents an amazing gift, free entrance for the entire year to all of Canada's national parks. Wow!
I don't know about all of you, but I plan to take full advantage of this gift because Canada has some seriously unreal nature, and almost all of it is protected in our amazing national parks across the country. Actually, there is now over 40 national parks across Canada!
Take a look below to see all of the amazing adventures you can have for free this upcoming year!
Alright, who here loves adventure? Everybody? Great! Because, legit, there is nothing more adventurous than backpacking. There's something super freeing about going wherver you like with nothing but a backpack full of your belongings.
Some people think that, in order to get the most out of their backpacking experience, they've got to get out of Canada. The truth, though? Canada's got tons of gorgeous backpacking trails - so you can go ahead and get your adventure on, right in your backyard.
This is quite possibly the most popular backpacking trail in Canada - and it just proves that there's nothing wrong with following the hype, because this 75 KM long trail offers nothing but beautiful views and good times.
Otherwise known as the Fundy Footpath, this spot spans roughly 50 KMs near New Brunswick's Salmon River. Sure, it's a little bit smaller than BC'S West Coast Trail, but size doesn't matter here. This trail is seriously fun, and offers up a view that is like nothing you've ever seen.
Newfoundland's Gros Morne National Park makes this list because, honestly, there are so many backpacking treks to follow that it's hard to decide on just one. This whole park is like a haven for backpackers, basically, with rugged trails, amazing sights, and one legit promise of adventure.
Have you ever been super down to explore Ontario? Well, the Bruce Trail gives you that exact opportunity. It's super huge, spanning about 900 KMs, and touching a whole bunch of Ontario cities, like Niagara and Hamilton. Oh, and you can also creep the Niagara Falls by ways of this trail - just to name one of the many fantastic things your eyes will behold backpacking through the Bruce Trail.
The majority of the places on this last have been for people who are down to do the camping sort of backpacking, but if you're more into chilling at hostels, then a trek up to Lake Louise might just be for you. Other than being one seriously gorgeous spot, and located in mind-blowing Banff National Park, Lake Louise is pretty much a backpacker's paradise due to its proximity to hostels, hotels, and restaurants, and its multitudes of backpacking/hiking trails, available for a variety of skill levels.
This spot is quite possibly one of the most diverse treks on this list. It spans from Canada's Yukon to Alaska in the United States, and the trail is incredibly varied. You've got gorgeous lakes, you've got forests, you've got mountains, you've got campsites - and everything in between. Although it's a legit fun trail to take on, just make sure you're experienced, as it can be kind of a tough one to handle.
Quebec's Mont Megantic National Park boasts a wide array of awesome activities for you to do, but the most fun? Their backpacking trails. They've got a handful of them, some of which are especially suited to backpackers due to the fact that there are special areas to set up overnight - including little huts (!!).
Although this is one of the shortest trails on this list, spanning just under 3 KMs, it's also easily one of the most delightful. Not only does this trail lead you to an up-close-and-personal view of BC's beyond beautiful Tonquin Beach, but a gorgeous lookout also offers up unparalleled sights of Vancouver Island.
Located in Ontario's Algonquin Provincial Park, the Highland Backpacking Trail is highkey jaw-dropping. Unlike the Tonquin Trail, this backpacking trek is not along the coast of an ocean - but that doesn't matter. It offers unimaginable views of the beautiful Algonquin Provincial Park... but don't let that fool you, this trail is not for beginners.
