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4 Unique Out-Of-The-Way Places To Visit In Canada
Canada is renowned for its gorgeous landscapes and great modern cities. The possibilities are endless in this North American country. However, for those who want to get away from it all in the fresh air, here are four to explore on your next Canadian vacation. 1. Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick Photo by llirikfilm/Wikimedia Commons The Bay of Fundy is a unique location and is home to a 50-ft tidal range. This is the world’s largest tidal range and is five times higher than the average on the Atlantic Sea. Twice a day, around 160 billion tons of water head in and out of the Bay of Fundy, which is enough water to fill the Grand Canyon.  Photo Bay of Fundy at low tide by Will Daravong/Flickr At low tide, visitors can walk on the ocean floor and view Hopewell Rocks. These naturally eroded crags are shaped like keyholes and arches. Plenty of sea caves can be seen, but beware exploring these, as, at high tide, the water covers all but the top of the columns. 2. Western Brook Pond, Newfoundland and Labrador Photo by VisitGrosMorne/Flickr Located on the western edge of Newfoundland, in Gros Morne National Park, the 10-mile-long Western Brook Pond is a place of natural beauty. However, getting there is an adventure. Travelers must drive eight hours from St. John’s, the only major city on the island. They then face a two-mile hike to get to the boats which take them out onto the pristine lake waters.  Photo by VisitGrosMorne/Flickr However, the incredible vistas of billion-year-old cliffs, cascading waterfalls and the Long Range Mountains make the journey so worthwhile. Visitors have great company in the fjord with whales, caribou, bald eagles, seals and foxes. 3. Queen Charlotte Islands/Haida Gwaii, British Columbia Photo by Murray Foubister/Wikimedia Commons Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands) is the northernmost island chain below the Alaskan panhandle. The area is rich in First Nations culture, as well as Cliffside ocean views and rainforests. There is a total of 150 islands, with Graham and Moresby being the largest. From June through August, visitors can enjoy summer festivals, with performances by local Haida performers, along with rock, indie and Latin groups.  Photo by Murray Foubister/Wikimedia Commons However, this location is also a bird-watchers’ dream. This includes the Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary, the migratory home of around 140 different bird species. 4. Cavendish Beach, Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is the smallest province in Canada, but is home to scrumptious oysters and, rather strangely, Anne of Green Gables. However, even if you are not a literary tourist, Cavendish Beach is a worthwhile visit, with its clean, white-sand shoreline, craggy red cliffs and historic architecture. This is also the ideal location for kayaking, deep-sea fishing, golfing and parasailing. However, one of the best experiences is enjoying a fresh, cold-water lobster caught that day by one of the villages’ fishermen. 
Enjoy natural Canada this year, for the best in fresh air and natural beauty.
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