Canada Guide
Things not to miss
1 Dawson City • Dawson City was at the centre of the great 1898 Klondike gold rush.
2 Jasper • Ice-climbing is just one of the activities possible in the largest Rockies' national park – where hiking, biking and skiing trails can take you deep into the backcountry.
3 Wells Gray • With the stunning Helmcken Falls, this is among the most appealing of British Columbia's many provincial parks.
4 Lunenburg • Of all the old fishing towns along the Nova Scotian coast, Lunenburg is the prettiest.
5 Bay of Fundy • These rugged Nova Scotian sea cliffs and sheltered coves experience the highest tides in the world.
6 Bird-watching in Newfoundland • Visit the puffins and thousand of other sea birds at the Witless Bay sea bird conserve in Newfoundland.
7 Taking in the coast at Pacific Rim National Park • The majestic centrepiece of Vancouver Island is a beguiling mix of islets, rainforests and mountains.
8 Snowboarding in Whistler • North America's largest ski resort has hundreds of acres of mind-blowing terrain.
9 Niagara Falls • Millions come to see the falls – two great sheets of water thundering over a 50m precipice.
10 Ottawa's Parliament buildings • Majestic Parliament buildings are the centrepiece of Canada's agreeable capital.
11 Hiking in Banff • Hiking is the best way to explore the great outdoors around the Rockies' bustling summer capital of Banff.
12 Mount Robson • The highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, set amidst stunning scenery on the Alberta/BC border.
13 Aurora borealis • Swirling sheets of iridescent colour, the disconcertingly beautiful Northern Lights can often be seen all across Canada's north.
14 The Laurentians • Some of the finest and most diverse scenery in Québec, from rolling farmland to a vast coniferous forest.
15 Canoe in Algonquin Provincial Park • The wild tracts of this enormous park – the largest in Ontario – are best explored by canoe; just watch out for the local moose!
16 St John's • The dramatic approach to St John's old sea port is through a slender channel called The Narrows.
17 Afternoon tea in Victoria • High tea at the venerable Empress Hotel (the best-known landmark in this genteel west-coast city) is an experience to remember.
18 Calgary Stampede • This annual rodeo lures over a million visitors to the city.
19 Haida Gwaii • Explore this west-coast archipelago of 200 islets for its vibrant aboriginal culture, unique fauna and deep, mossy forests.
20 Drive the Icefields Parkway • Taking in the dramatic Rockies for over 200km, this is one of the world's most beautiful drives.
21 Whale-watching in Tofino • On both the east and west coasts, venturing out to view whales at close quarters is a popular activity.
22 Prince Edward Island • The reddish sands of PEI's National Park band the island's northern shore.