Rugged Canada is well-known for its spectacular natural beauty, and there is no better way to experience that than with the great hikes, walks, and strolls to be found in the parks, wilderness, and cities of the country.
Here’s a few of Canada’s top hikes:
Quebec: One Canada’s great urban walks can be found in Montreal, where the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal offer glimpses of the city’s history all the way back to 1642. Century-old structures have been converted in homes, stores, restaurants, and nightclubs, while below ground an old tunnel system leads from the new Museum of Archaeology to the old Custom House. Tired of walking? Stop for a pastry and cup of coffee, or let yourself get absorbed by the history with a horse-drawn carriage ride.
British Columbia: In the Pacific Rim National Park on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, lies Long Beach. This beach is aptly named, with more than 16 km of walkable coast-line framed by rolling surf, cliffs and rain forests of cedar, fir, and Sitka spruce. Here you might spot a soaring eagle, a basking sea lion, or even a gray whale, but what will really captivate your attention is the serenity and beauty of this coastal gem. Read the rest of this entry »