Lonely PlanetJul 15, 2026
15 of the best places in Canada
Breathtaking mountains, lively cities and natural wonders.
16 things in this story
- Maid of the MistPlaceBoat tour to feel the thunderous spray up close.
- Niagara Glen hiking trailTrailTakes you through ancient forests and rugged terrain.
- Greater Niagara Circle RouteTrailScenic biking adventure.
- Wildplay ZiplinePlaceOffers unmatched views of the falls.
- Elsewhere
- Montréal International Jazz FestivalFestivalMontreal, CanadaThe Festival international de Jazz de Montréal is an annual jazz festival held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
- Stanley ParkParkVancouver, CanadaThick rainforest near downtown.
- Audain Art MuseumMuseumWhistler, CanadaDesigned by Patkau Architects and opened to the public in 2016, it holds a comprehensive permanent collection of…
- Squamish Lil'wat Cultural CentreMuseumWhistler, CanadaVisit Whistler's First Nations museum, tours, art gallery, exhibitions, gift shop, cafe, tourist attraction, events…
- Royal Tyrrell MuseumMuseumDrumheller, CanadaHome to one of the planet's pre-eminent fossil collections.
- ManitoulinNeighborhoodManitoulin Island, CanadaWorld's largest freshwater island with First Nations culture.
- Sylvia Grinnell ParkParkIqaluit, CanadaLandscape on Baffin Island, Nunavut.
- Canadian RockiesSightCalgary, CanadaStraddles British Columbia and Alberta, offers national parks.
- Pacific Rim National ParkSightUcluelet, CanadaIt is located in the Pacific Coast Mountains, which are characterized by rugged…
- West Coast TrailMotelPort Renfrew, CanadaIt is West Coast of Vancouver Island, a 2 hour drive from Victoria, BC.
- ChinatownNeighborhoodToronto, Canada
- GreektownNeighborhoodToronto, Canada