Lonely Planet Canada: Country Guide (Travel Guide)

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The Northern Lights Wolf Centre, located in Golden, BC, is a great destination for wildlife lovers, where you can learn about wolves and watch them roam free in their natural habitat. Accommodations can be expensive but you can find great food for a reasonable price, and exploring by transit, bike or foot will help you save on inter-country flights or car rental fees. The route covers 25km (15.5 miles) and is best attempted over two days, breaking the trip at the Helm Creek campground. A less ambitious trail of 3km (1.9 miles) links the Cheakamus Lake Parking lot to Cheakamus Lake. Ontario weekenders love hiking these trails, so be sure to book your parking beforehand. Weekdays are less busy, and you can usually just show up. The Bruce Trail Conservancy has a comprehensive online guide covering how to get passes for the various trailheads.

Touring class, including all meals, staff commentaries and access to a panoramic car, only runs from June through September. In the off-peak months (ie, the ones without touring class availability), Economy passengers have access to the sightseeing lounge with swivel chairs. Administratively, the Îles de la Madeleine archipelago is in Québec; geographically, it’s much closer to the Maritimes. Possessing an astounding 217 miles (350km) of beaches juxtaposed with iron-rich red cliffs, its pièce de la résistance is this 6-mile (10km) sweep of pale sand on the Anglophone island of Grosse Île. Seasoned hikers can challenge themselves on the Long Range Traverse, a 34km (21-mile) trail that provides the most epic views of the Western Brook Pond Fjord from its near-vertical mountaintops soaring 610m (2000ft) into the sky. 11. Savor the wine and design in Prince Edward County Comprising 10 provinces and three territories, Canada has a considerable number of places to explore, and as a country so widespread, you just can’t see it all in one trip. Planning tip: Bring a tent and binoculars. You can camp right on the smooth sandy beach, and the “bins” will enhance your appreciation of the resident wildlife including eagles and ospreys. 2. Stanhope Beach, Prince Edward IslandWith 48 national parks to explore, comprising marine and coastal reserves, old growth forests, and massive mountain ranges, there’s plenty to see and do from coast, to coast, to coast. The trail was built at enormous monetary and human cost during WWII to transport oil to Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon Territory – “Canol” is shorthand for “Canadian Oil.” This huge project was abandoned in 1945, with the war nearly over, as cheaper sources of oil were found. In the east, fall foliage can last well into November while, in the west, wet and windy weather has led to a growing interest in storm-watching, particularly on Vancouver Island.

Buses are generally clean, comfortable and reliable. Amenities may include onboard toilets, air-conditioning (bring a sweater), reclining seats, free wi-fi and onboard movies. Smoking is not permitted. On long journeys, buses make meal stops every few hours, usually at highway service stations. Ferry services are extensive, especially throughout the Atlantic provinces and in British Columbia. Walk-ons and cyclists should be able to get aboard at any time, but call ahead for vehicle reservations or if you require a cabin berth. This is especially important during summer peak season and holidays. Accessible travel in Canada July and August are busier months as the warmer weather and summer holidays bring an influx of visitors, and weekdays often offer lower airfares than weekend dates. Find a more affordable arrival airport Hailed as one of the best hikes in the world, the Fundy Footpath is an incredibly challenging wilderness trail in Fundy National Park. The trail covers 49.3km (30.6 miles) of rugged terrain, with steep changes in elevation. A highlight of Cape Breton Highlands National Park, the Skyline Trail is as dramatic as the dramatic-sounding name suggests.Car rental agencies offer hand-controlled vehicles and vans with wheelchair lifts at no additional charge, but you must reserve them well in advance.