Lonely Planet Names Top 15 Places to Visit in Canada

With more Canadians opting to explore their own backyard, tourism within the country is expected to outperform other sectors this summer, buoyed by international travellers choosing Canada as a destination.

Lonely Planet has released its list of the top 15 places to visit across the country — everything from remote Arctic communities to vibrant urban neighbourhoods.

Whether it’s chasing the northern lights or walking red dirt trails, these picks celebrate Canada’s vast beauty and cultural diversity.

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From coastlines and cobblestones to ice bubbles and Indigenous heritage, here’s a look at what made the list:

1. Gros Morne National Park, NL – Hike dramatic landscapes and cruise a freshwater fjord.
2. Fogo Island, NL – Experience Newfoundland culture and coastal charm.
3. The Island Walk, PEI – Circumnavigate the island on foot along beaches and back roads.
4. Cabot Trail, NS – Drive one of the world’s most scenic coastal routes.
5. Bay of Fundy, NB – Witness the world’s highest tides and kayak among sea stacks.
6. Dawson City, YT – Step back into Gold Rush history with frontier flair.
7. Yellowknife, NWT – Catch the northern lights up to 240 nights a year.
8. Iqaluit, NU – Explore Inuit culture in Canada’s youngest capital.
9. Haida Gwaii, BC – Discover Indigenous heritage in a stunning island setting.
10. Golden, BC – Access national parks and alpine history.
11. Abraham Lake, AB – See methane bubbles trapped under the ice in winter.
12. Grasslands National Park, SK – Trek through prairie badlands and spot bison.
13. Churchill, MB – Spot polar bears and belugas in the wild.
14. Kensington Market, ON – Wander Toronto’s most eclectic neighbourhood.
15. Québec City, QC – Stroll cobblestone streets in North America’s only walled city.
    
    
    Read the full list at Lonely Planet: The 15 prettiest places in Canada
    
    
    
    
    

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