Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Popular tourist attractions in Canada - 2

Gros Morne National Park : Newfoundland's Gros Morne National Park is more remote than many of Canada's most popular national parks but worth the effort to discover this beautiful landscape of mountains and fjords. The park is a Unesco World Heritage Site featuring steep cliff walls waterfalls and interesting rock formations carved by the glacier fed waters. Most visitors take a boat tour to appreciate the scenery but there are also hiking trails and opportunities for kayaking. In winter the park recives for fewer visitors but is open for ski touring complete with backcountry ski huts.
Victoria's Inner Harbour : Few Canadian cities have done such a beautiful job of developing their waterfront area as Victoria ans its Inner Harbour.This is a great place for strolling relaxing shopping dining and watching street performers all against the backdrop of the harbor. The centerpiece f this area is the historic Empress Hotel one of the city's most lovely buildings. Over the years the Empress has welcomed kings and queens and today features a traditional high tea which is one of highlights for many visitors coming to Victoria. While the harbor area is popular year round it is particularly lively during the summer months.


Bay of Fundy : The Bay of Fundy located in Eastern Canada in between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia is known for its amazing tides. The variation between high and low is the largest in the world measuring up to a maximum of 19 meters. While there are many ways to appreciate this natural wonder some of the most popular locations and sights along the Bay of Fundy are the cliffs and rock formations at Hopewell Cape Fundy National Park the Fundy Trail Parkway and Grand Manan Island.
Polar Bears of Churchill, Manitoba : One of Canada's most unique attractions is the polar bear migration that sees these beautiful creatures make their way from land out onto the ice in Hudson Bay near the town of Churchill in Northern Manitoba. This small community opens self up to tourists each fall. Tours take visitors out in tundra buggies with caged windows for close encounters with the polar bears. The prime viewing time occurs in October or November while the bears are wating for the water to freeze before heading out onto the ice.