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Lonely PlanetSep 11, 2026

10 Best Places to Visit in September

The great shoulder season of travel promises prime conditions at big-name destinations – find your spot among the top 10 places to go in September.

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ÖlüdenizSightFethiye, Turkeytop choice for paragliding on the Turquoise Coast
PataraAttractionKaş, Turkeybirthplace of St Nicholas, combine sand with history
ÇıralıNeighborhoodKemer, Turkeyprotected area where sea turtles nest
Turquoise CoastNeighborhoodAntalya, TurkeyMediterranean shore, quieter in September with balmy water
KızkalesiAttractionErdemli, Turkeyseaside resort with beaches and a 12th-century castle
Etosha National ParkSightOkaukuejo, Namibiaexcellent for spotting big game at water sources
Kaieteur FallsSightGeorgetown, Guyanaplummets 226m into the depths of the rainforest
IwokramaPlaceGeorgetown, Guyanarainforest area with canopy walkway and wildlife
RupununiHotelLethem, Guyanaarea known for giant otters
Dadanawa RanchPlaceLethem, Guyanavast ranch known for cowboys
Dublin CastleAttractionDublin, Irelandcontains the Chester Beatty Library
Chester Beatty LibraryMuseumDublin, Irelandone of Europe's finest libraries
Dublin Fringe FestivalFestivalDublin, Irelandhundreds of arts performances during two weeks
Altai MountainsNeighborhoodUlgii, Mongolialocation for eagle hunting festivals
Altai Tavan Bogd National ParkSightUlgii, Mongoliaideal for hiking between waterfalls and lakes
Bay of FundySightSaint John, Canadasource of succulent scallops
Domaine de Grand PréRestaurantWolfville, CanadaFine Nova Scotia wines.
Benjamin BridgeRestaurantWolfville, Canadaproduces acclaimed fizz in the Gaspereau Valley
Cedar PrideSightAqaba, Jordanshipwreck dive site at 7-25m depth
Northern ExplorerPlaceAuckland, New Zealandscenic train connecting Auckland and Wellington
Coastal PacificPlacePicton, New Zealandscenic train tracing shoreline from Picton to Christchurch
TranzAlpinePlaceChristchurch, New Zealandscenic train crossing Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps

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AfarAug 14

This “Fly-Over” Province Might Just Be Canada’s Best-Kept Fall Secret

With a haunted hotel, cider routes, and maple trails, New Brunswick is a trove of fall foliage and activities. New Brunswick is especially magnetic in fall when St. Andrews gets a little sleepier, and ...

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Clam DiggerRestaurantRoadside seafood shack on Route 127.
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McGuire Chocolate CompanyRestaurantSt. Andrews by-the-Sea, CanadaBest place for ice cream in town.
Taproom TrailTrailFredericton, CanadaBike route linking craft breweries and cideries.
Algonquin ResortHotelSt. Andrews by-the-Sea, CanadaSt. Andrews's premier hotel with a nightly ghost tour.
Trailway Brewing Co.RestaurantFredericton, CanadaGrab a hoppy pint.
Picaroons Brewing CompanyRestaurantFredericton, CanadaLocated in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Picaroons Brewing Company brews traditional British-style ales using malted…
Hopewell RocksSightBay of Fundy, CanadaWalk the ocean floor among giant flowerpot rock formations.
Fundy Trail ParkwayTrailBay of Fundy, CanadaScenic lookout spots along the coast.
Darlings Island Covered BridgeSightKings County, CanadaBuilt in 1914, this covered bridge is 42 m (137 ft.) in length.
Picadilly Coffee RoastersRestaurantSussex, CanadaFocuses on small-batch roasts in Sussex.
Wolastoq Watershed Paddling TrailsTrailFredericton, CanadaPaddling network winds through forests, wetlands, and islands.
Boulangerie SeoulBakeryFredericton, CanadaHidden patisserie with drool-worthy bombolone.
William & Water Restaurant & BarRestaurantSt. Andrews by-the-Sea, Canada
Kennebecasis River No. 7.5 (Salmon Covered Bridge)SightKings County, Canada

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Condé Nast TravelerAug 7

15 Best Places to Visit in Canada for First Nations History, Quebecois Cuisine, and Dinosaur Bones

O Canada, how we love you.

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Cabot TrailTrailCape Breton, CanadaA winding 185-mile scenic drive on the island.
Cape Breton Highlands National ParkPlaceCape Breton, CanadaPart of the Cabot Trail scenic drive.
Hopewell RocksSightFundy Coast, CanadaWalk on the ocean floor at low tide.
Fundy Coastal DriveSightFundy Coast, CanadaA 286-mile scenic drive along the coast.
Margaree RiverSightCape Breton, CanadaFly-fishers catch 20-plus-pound salmon here.
Green Gables Heritage PlaceSightCavendish, CanadaMeet the head-strong orphan and re-live her youthful escapades and mishaps within the memory-filled rooms of her home –…
Haunted Wood TrailTrailCavendish, CanadaA modestly spooky walking trail on the grounds.
Balsam Hollow TrailTrailCavendish, CanadaIncludes Lover's Lane, a path Montgomery loved.
Mackenzie AvenueNeighborhoodRevelstoke, CanadaMain street with mom-and-pop shops in quaint townhouses.
Meadow in the Sky ParkwayTrailRevelstoke, CanadaHike when wildflowers are in full bloom.
Pipe Mountain CoasterAttractionRevelstoke, CanadaTurn up the heat this summer and take a ride on Revelstoke's #1 summer attraction!
Grouse MountainSightVancouver, CanadaOffers Pacific Ocean views.
Granville IslandNeighborhoodVancouver, CanadaA nearby spot for whale watching day trips.
St. Lawrence MarketMarketToronto, CanadaA well-trodden tourist site in Toronto.
BAND (Black Artists Network in Dialogue) GalleryPlaceToronto, CanadaA nicher, newer venue to explore.
Parliament HillParkOttawa, CanadaOffers free guided tours of government workings.
ByWard MarketNeighborhoodOttawa, CanadaA 100-year-old pedestrian area with markets and stores.
Canadian Museum of NatureMuseumOttawa, CanadaHouses 200+ specimens and artifacts from the Arctic.
Canada Aviation and Space MuseumMuseumOttawa, CanadaThe museum is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, at Ottawa/Rockcliffe Airport.
Diefenbunker Cold War MuseumMuseumOttawa, CanadaExplores secrets of postwar history.

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Atlas ObscuraJul 31

Burpee Covered Bridge in Gaspereau Forks, New Brunswick

Back when public displays of affection were more taboo, covered bridges popped up in every corner of the province of New Brunswick. Built mostly in the late 1800s and early 1900s, the wooden, roofed structures helped farmers and travelers get safely from one side of a river to the other, even in the snowy, harsh winters of yesteryear. But in their heyday, “covered bridges” wasn’t the only term…

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Burpee Covered BridgeSightScenic 50-meter-long structure dates to 1913.

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OutsideApr 30

Forget National Parks, Geoparks Are the Most Underrated Hiking Spots on Earth

While national parks often separate people from the land, UNESCO Global Geoparks celebrate the relationship between human culture and the earth’s rarest geological phenomena. Here's why these 229 sites are one of the best-kept secrets in travel.

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Toya-Usu UNESCO Global GeoparkSightHokkaido, Japanstretch of volcanic terrain with caldera lakes
Shikotsu-Toya National ParkSightHokkaido, Japanfiery centerpiece within Toya-Usu geopark
Mt. UsuSightHokkaido, Japanactive stratovolcano with four eruptions in past century
Rie EgawaPlaceHokkaido, Japanguided hikes with Sotoasobu Guides
Sotoasobu GuidesPlaceHokkaido, Japanoffers guided hikes with Volcano Meister Rie Egawa
Mt. Usu Climbing RouteTrailHokkaido, Japanshort, steep 1.8-mile climb to volcano crater rim
Mt. Usu RopewaySightHokkaido, Japanwindow-walled gondola open year-round
Mt. Usu Outer Rim TrailViewpointHokkaido, Japan3-mile loop to Lake Toya Observation Deck
Lake Toya Observation DeckSightHokkaido, Japanepic view from Mt. Usu Outer Rim Trail
Nakajima Island LoopTrailHokkaido, Japan5-mile loop through native spruce and oak
Akebono ParkParkHokkaido, Japancampsite on the edge of Lake Toya
Arutori-misaki Camp SitePlaceHokkaido, Japancampsite near the base of Mt. Usu
Okishi Seaside CampsitePlaceHokkaido, Japancampsite on the shoreline of Uchiura Bay
Upopoy National Ainu Museum and ParkMuseumShiraoi, Japanlearn about Japan's indigenous Ainu people
Hoshino Resorts KAI PorotoHotelShiraoi, Japanweaves Ainu culture into design, luxurious onsen
Stonehammer geoparkSightSaint John, Canadaancient geology, prehistoric discoveries
Irving Nature ParkParkSaint John, Canada600-acre peninsula with Bay of Fundy coastline
Seal TrailTrailSaint John, Canada2-mile loop along fossil-laced shoreline
Heron TrailTrailSaint John, Canada1.6-mile trail linking to Seely Point Lookout
Seely Point LookoutSightSaint John, Canadasweeping views of Saints Rest Marsh
Split Rock TrailTrailSaint John, Canada5.4-mile route through exposed geology
In Step AdventuresPlaceSaint John, Canadaguided hikes in Stonehammer geopark
Inside Out Nature CenterPlaceSaint John, Canadafamily-friendly guided hikes in Stonehammer geopark
Five Fathom Hole TrailTrailSaint John, Canada
Black Beach TrailTrailSaint John, Canada

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Atlas ObscuraNov 4, 2025

Delilah the Whale at Fundy Discovery Aquarium in St. Andrews, New Brunswick

Delilah the Whale, a North Atlantic right whale, was first observed in the Bay of Fundy in 1981. Ten years later, she was killed in the Grand Manan Basin after a fatal collision with a large vessel. She was survived by her calf, Calvin, 8 months old at the time of Delilah's death. After a group led by Dr. Moira Brown determined her cause of death and after years of advocacy, the local shipping…

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Fundy Discovery AquariumAquariummoved Delilah's model to St. Andrews in 2022
Delilah the WhaleSightfull-scale model of a North Atlantic right whale
New Brunswick MuseumMuseumassembled Delilah's skeleton in Hall of Great Whales
Huntsman Marine Science CentrePlacecares for Delilah's model at Fundy Discovery Aquarium
Bay of FundySightfeatured on a new St. Andrews trade coin
Hall of Great WhalesMuseum
Grand Manan BasinSight
Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC)Place
Anderson GalleryMuseum

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National GeographicSep 30, 2013

St. John River Valley

Take a scenic drive through the St. John River Valley in New Brunswick, one of Canada's 50 Places of a Lifetime.

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Fiddlehead Scenic DriveTrailSt. John River Valley, CanadaLook for green and white signs.
Kings Landing Historical SettlementParkKings Landing, CanadaKings Landing is a New Brunswick living history museum with original buildings from the period of 1820-1920.
L'Auberge Au Bois Dormant InnHotelSt. John River Valley, CanadaOwner says it was nice 20 years ago and still is.
Celtic Fox Coffee HouseRestaurantWoodstock, CanadaOwner says it feels like the 1950s.
Harvest Jazz and Blues FestFestivalFredericton, CanadaTICKETS lineup schedule LATEST NEWS View All OUR PARTNERSBRING HARVEST TO LIFE SPONSORS Funding Partners Presenting…
La Foire BrayonneFestivalEdmundston, CanadaFive-day francophone music and cultural celebration.
The Very BestHotelFredericton, CanadaVictorian with four guest rooms and pool.
Le Jardins InnHotelEdmundston, CanadaHas luxury rooms and cottages.
McCain factoriesSightFlorenceville-Bristol, CanadaProduce a third of the world's fries.
Potato WorldMuseumFlorenceville-Bristol, CanadaPays tribute to the potato and has a cafe.
Nights Below Station StreetPlaceSt. John River Valley, CanadaAward-winning novel about a family's struggles.

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