Our Home and Native Land
Our family never did any travelling when I was growing up so it has always one of my dreams. I think I'm a natural explorer even though I never really venture far from home.
Money can be a big hindrance to travelling but my husband and I bit the bullet twice over the past four years and decided if we were ever going to do it it was best to do it now.
We divided our trip into two adventures. The first. Driving from Eastern Ontario to Nova Scotia stopping in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island along the way. The second, RVing with the in-laws to British Columbia. We saw a lot of places but not nearly enough to say we've seen it all. It's so big! There's still so much to see.
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Niagara Falls
A busy but exhilarating experience...
Niagara Falls is a border town which falls on the Canadian side in Ontario and on the U.S. side in New York. There are two sets of falls. The larger of the two falls on the Canadian side and are called the Horseshoe Falls because of its curved resemblance to a horse shoe.Must see attractions at Niagara include:
* Maid of the Mist
* Great Gorge Adventure
* Niagara Spanish Aero Car
* Niagara Parks Greenhouse / Botanical Garden
* Journey Behind the Falls
* Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory
Read about Niagara Falls
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Frommer's Niagara Region
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Exploring Niagara: The Complete Guide to Niagara Falls and Vicinity
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Niagara Falls (Ready-to-Read. Level 1)
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Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
Nanabijou
The Sleeping Giant or Sibley as she is known to long-term residents is a peninsula that hugs the shores of Thunder Bay, Ontario protecting it from Lake Superior. The rock formations on the peninsula resemble a reclining figure with arms folded across its chest. Of course there are many legends surrounding the figure but the most common is that is an ancient Ojibway narrative about Nanna Bijou, the Spirit of the Deep Sea Water, who was turned to stone when one of his people was tricked into sharing the whereabouts of the tribe's silver mine.As part of a provincial park its protected boreal forests and man-made trails provides a home for an array of wildlife from deer, moose and fox to shore and water birds like the heron and loon.
Must see attractions when visiting The Sleeping Giant:
* Silver Islet General Store
* The Sea Lion / Horse
* Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
* Thunder Bay
* Kakabeka Falls
Read about the Sleeping Giant
Legends abound...
A persian from The Persian Man on Balmoral in Thunder Bay.
Hopewell Rocks
During low tied visitors to the Hopewell Rocks, in Hopewell Cape, New Brunswick can walk out onto the Bay of Fundy floor to journey around these amazing natural formations.This can be an all day adventure if you arrive early...
Must see attractions when visiting the Hopewell Rocks:
* Fundy National Park
* Fundy Trail
* Cape Enrage
Read about New Brunswick
Beauty in pictures...
Waterfalls of New Brunswick
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New Brunswick, New Jersey, Goodbye: Bands, Dirty Basements, and the Search for Self
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The Cruising Guide to the New England Coast: Including the Hudson River, Long Island Sound, and the Coast of New Brunswick, Twelfth Edition
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Jasper National Park
Every day is breathtaking...
If you long to be surrounded by mountain peaks and exceptional wildlife then you must take the time to go camping in Jasper's National Park, "Canada's largest rocky mountain park". Wake to caribou grazing outside your tent or go and hike a glacier or gaze into turquoise lakes.Must see attractions at Niagara include:
* Jasper National Park
* Columbia Icefield / Athabasca Glacier
* Lake Louise
Read about Jasper
Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks
Amazon Price: $13.59 (as of 11/24/2009)
Done in a Day Jasper: The 10 Premier Hikes
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The Badlands
Not so bad...
The amazing land formations that exist in the badlands of Alberta, especially in the Drumheller are definitely a must see. As are the Hoo Doos and the dinosaur museum.Must see attractions in the Badlands include:
* The Royal Tyrrell Museum
* The Hoo Doos
* DrumHeller
Read about the Badlands
Drumheller Dinosaur Dance
Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 11/24/2009)
Confederation Bridge
"The longest bridge, the shortest route"
Spanning between PEI and New Brunswick this 8 mile (12.9-kilometre) bridge is a visual phenomenon to see from the sidelines and to drive.* The Confederation Bridge
Read about the Confederation Bridge
Bridging the Strait: The Story of The Confederation Bridge Project
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The Cabot Trail
The circle is complete...
Located in the province of Nova Scotia on Cape Breton Island, this is one of my favorite places to see in Canada. Water meets land everywhere you look.Must see attractions when visiting Cape Breton Island:
* The Cabot Trail
* Highland Village Museum
Read about Cape Breton
Canada, the Beautiful
It is so big it makes it impossible for one person to experience it all.
Share with us where you've been and what you consider to be one of the "must visit" places of Canada.
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- WritingforYourWealth WritingforYourWealth Nov 17, 2009 @ 6:12 pm
- Nice list. I have been to Whistler and a couple spots in BC, but haven't explored most of Canada yet.
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- jgelien jgelien Nov 13, 2009 @ 10:52 am
- Two of my favorite scenic places in Canada are Maligne Lake and the amazing Maligne Canyon in Jasper National Park. I would like to see Niagara Falls and would really like to tour Nova Scotia one day. Wonderful lens. Great suggestions. 5 stars.
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- kimarn kimarn Oct 27, 2009 @ 11:51 am
- I loved the falls. My husband and I stayed on the Canadian side and had a wonderful week there. Can't wait to see more of Canada especially the locations you have published here on your lens. Great job! Thanks for sharing.
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- CherylK CherylK Oct 13, 2009 @ 7:04 am
- My husband and I are in the process of getting our passports...we've visited Victoria and Vancouver, British Columbia several times but not since the passport requirement came into effect. We're not that far from the Canadian border, actually, so traveling there would be relatively easy and fun.
So my contribution to your list would be the Butchart Gardens in Victoria. Just lovely. We also took a tour bus through Victoria. The driver/tour guide was really knowledgeable and entertaining.
Now I am REALLY eager to get that passport!
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- KaylaB KaylaB Oct 10, 2009 @ 11:59 am
- Great lens. I am also a proud Canadian. You missed the one place in Canada I want to visit the most - Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland.
http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/nl/grosmorne/index.aspx
I visited Newfoundland about 10 years ago and fell in love with it, and ever since I have wanted to go back and visit Gros Morne.
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