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Condé Nast TravelerSep 4

The Most Beautiful National Parks in Canada, From the Tourist Favorites to the Hidden Gems

Whether you want to paddle across a glacier lake, hike a mountain trail, or spot moose and bison, Canada’s national parks offer stunning settings for numerous outdoor experiences.

Hike above shoreline to leave selfie-taking tourists behind.

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Fairmont Chateau Lake LouiseHotelBest for exceptional views of the park's famous lake.
Banff National ParkSightMost visited park with aquamarine glacier lakes.
Lake LouiseSightHike above shoreline to leave selfie-taking tourists behind.
Fairmont Banff SpringsHotelBest for classic opulence.
Icefields ParkwaySightRoad trip between mountains, waterfalls, and glaciers.
Rimrock Banff, Emblems CollectionHotelBest for a wellness getaway.
Elsewhere
West Coast TrailTrailTofino, CanadaBackpackers navigate over 100 ladders in rainforest.
Long Beach Lodge ResortHotelTofino, CanadaBest for stylish beach lodgings.
Wickaninnish InnHotelTofino, CanadaBest for oceanfront luxury.
Pacific Rim National Park ReserveSightTofino, CanadaNine-mile sand dune is longest on Vancouver Island.
Kwisitis Visitor CentreSightTofino, CanadaLearn about nine First Nations communities in the region.
Broken Group IslandsSightTofino, CanadaBest explored by kayak in Barkley Sound.
Black Rock Oceanfront ResortHotelTofino, CanadaBest for contemporary suites in the rainforest.
Mingan Archipelago National Park ReserveSightLongue-Pointe-de-Mingan, CanadaLargest collection of stone monoliths in Canada.
Auyuittuq National ParkSightPangnirtung, CanadaArctic wilderness park, harder to reach, less trodden.
Yoho National ParkSightField, CanadaMountain park with waterfalls, hoodoos, and emerald lakes.
Wapta FallsSightField, CanadaLargest cascade on the Kicking Horse River.
Takakkaw FallsSightField, CanadaOne of Canada's highest waterfalls.
Burgess ShaleSightField, CanadaUNESCO World Heritage Site with world's oldest fossils.
Emerald Lake LodgeHotelField, CanadaBest for lakeside ambiance.
Cathedral Mountain LodgeHotelField, CanadaBest for a log cabin stay.
Edelweiss VillageHotelGolden, CanadaBest for historic Swiss chalets in nearby Golden.
Gros Morne National ParkSightRocky Harbour, CanadaPark with cliffs, red rocks, boreal forest, wetlands.
Seven Corners projectPlaceRocky Harbour, CanadaHighlights life in communities surrounding the park.

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Lonely PlanetAug 17

10 beautiful destinations to see fall foliage around the world

From fiery maples and copper-colored tundra to liquid gold aspens and larches, these are the best places to take in fall’s magic around the world.

Iconic and beautiful spot for fall foliage.

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Banff National ParkSightNational park accessible from Calgary.
Lake LouiseSightIconic and beautiful spot for fall foliage.
Moraine LakeSightPopular sunrise spot, shuttle required.
Banff Sunshine VillageHotelOffers gondola access to hike Sunshine Meadows.
Two Jack LakeSightGreat spot for sunrise viewing.
Johnston CanyonSightScenic spot for fall foliage.
Peyto LakeSightScenic lake that will have you grabbing your camera.
Elsewhere
AdirondacksTrailNew York City, United StatesExtensive network of lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams for leaf-peeping.
Elk Lake LodgeHotelNew York City, United StatesAll-inclusive wilderness lodge with one of the best park views.
Adirondack ParkSightNew York City, United StatesVast park with 6 million acres, scenic byways, and hiking trails.
Saranac LakeSightNew York City, United StatesIsland camping available.
Adirondack Balloon FestivalFestivalLake George, United StatesFall festival held in Lake George.
Whiteface OktoberfestFestivalWhiteface, United StatesOktoberfest event in late September.
Adirondack Rail TrailTrailNew York City, United StatesA 34-mile trail for biking.
Tupper LakeSightNew York City, United StatesOne of the up-and-coming dark sky areas for stargazing.
Coney MountainTrailNew York City, United States2-mile round trip hike for 360-degree night sky views.
Adirondack Sky Center & ObservatorySightNew York City, United StatesOffers stargazing opportunities.
AlbertaNeighborhoodCalgary, CanadaIt is a part of Western Canada and is one of the three prairie provinces.
Spray Valley Provincial ParkSightCalgary, CanadaOff-beat gem for fall foliage viewing.
Jasper National ParkSightJasper, CanadaNational park accessible from Edmonton.
Cascade MountainTrailNew York City, United States
Giant MountainTrailNew York City, United States

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 3, 2025

50 Most Beautiful Places in the World

From the Serengeti to the Grand Canyon—plus 55 more destinations you need to see to believe.

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Banff National ParkSightOverwhelms with views of the Canadian Rockies.
Moraine LakeSightIt is situated in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, at an elevation of approximately 1,884 metres (6,181 ft).
Lake MinnewankaSightThe lake is 21 km (13 mi) long and 142 m (466 ft) deep, making it the 2nd longest lake in the mountain parks of the…
Lake LouiseSight
Elsewhere
Valle de la LunaSightAtacama Desert, ChileLandscape startlingly similar to the moon.
Grand Canyon National ParkSightGrand Canyon, United StatesHike scenic loops for views of rocky badlands.
Avenue of the BaobabsAttractionMadagascarCenturies-old trees reach heights of nearly 100 feet.
Bathsheba BeachSightBathsheba, BarbadosKnown for huge boulders and best waves for surfers.
Whitehaven BeachSightWhitsundays, AustraliaConsidered one of the world's most beautiful beaches.
Danxia Landform Geological ParkSightDanxia, ChinaStriped, multicolored mountains formed over 20 million years.

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The Most Beautiful National Parks in Canada, From the Tourist Favorites to the Hidden Gems

10 beautiful destinations to see fall foliage around the world

50 Most Beautiful Places in the World