Popular attraction Volcano House, Iceland

Volcano House, Iceland

Coffee shop : The coffee shop at Volcano House offers a volcanic menu. The menu for example contains geothermally grown Icelandic vegetables and geotherally baked rye bread. The food served at the coffee shop is cooked with barley and cold pressed organic rape seed oil grown in the regions around Eyjafjallajokull. The coffee at Volcano House coffee shop is brewed from beans grown in the volcanic hills of Guatemala and a pece of chocolate lava is served with the coffee.
Design: The interior design of the exhibition is meant to look like it's from 1973 which is the year when the volcanic eruption in Heimaey in the Westman Islands occurred.

Exhibition: A brief synopsis of Iceland's geological history and volcanic system are displayed in the Volcano House together with photographs of the volcanic eruptions and other aspects of Icelandic nature. Volcano House offers a hands o geology exhibition where guests can handle various samples of pumice ash and lava from Icelandic volcanoes for example ash from Eyjafjallajokull and Grimsvoth and pumice from Hekla. A collection of semi precious rocks and minerals from around the country are also on display and are available for purhase. Rocks on display are for example Jaspis Opal Obsidian Rock crystal and Iceland spar. Volcano House offers guidance and information throughout the exhibit.   

Tourist attraction in Stanley park, Canada

Stanley park

Opening and dedication: Stanley Monument unveiled 19 May 1960  dedicating the park to the use and enjoyment of people of all colours and creeds and customs for all time. On September 27, 1888 the park was officially opened (although the legal status of Deadman's Island as part of the park would remain ambiguous for many years).

The park was named after Lord Stanley who had recently become Canada's sixth governor general (and who is perhaps best known today for having donated the Stanley Cup that was later hunded down to the National Hockey League). Mayor David Oppenheimer gave a formel the park to the public and delivering authority for its management to the park committee. The following year Lord Stanley became the first governor general to visit British Columbia when he officially dedicated the park. Mayor Oppenheimer led a procession of vehicles around Brockton Point along the newly completed Park Road to the clearing at Prospect Point. An observer at the event wrote: Lord Stanley threw his arms to the heavens as though embracing within them the whole of 1,000 acres [400 ha] of primeval forest and dedicated it to the use and enjoyment of peoples of all colours creeds and customs for all time. I name the Stanley Stanley Park.

Tourist attraction in Granville Island

Popular Granville Island

 History: The peninsula was originally used by First Nations as a fishing area. North west Granville Island in 1922. Many of the buildings shown here are still standing as of 2006. The city of Vancouver was called Granville until it was renamed in 1886 but the former name was kept and given to Granville Street which spanned the small inlet known as False Creek. False Creek in the late 19th century was more than twice today's size and its tidal flats included a large permanent sandbar over which spanned the original rickety wooden Granville Street bridge. This sandbar which would eventually become Granville Island was first mapped by Captain George Henry Richards in the British Boundary Commission's naval expdition in 1858-59 and the island today conforms roughly to the size and shape documented
at that time.

Popular tourist attraction in Vancouver Island

The western side of Vancouver Island hosts a rainforest : Vancouver Island lies in the temperate rainforest biome. On the southern and eastern portions of the island this is characterized by Douglas fir western red cedar arbutus (or madrone) Garry oak salal Oregon grape and manzanita moreover Vancouver Island is the location where the Douglas fir was first recorded by Archibald Menzies Vancouver Island is also the location where some of the tallest Douglas fir were recorded. This southeastern portion of the island is the most heavily populated region of Vancouver Island and a or area for recreation. The northern western and most of the central portions of the island are home to the coniferous big trees associated with British Columbia's coast western hemlock estern red cedar pacific silver fir yellow cedar Douglas fir grand fir Sitka spruce and western white pine. It is also characterised by bigleaf maple red alder sword fern and red huckleberry. The fauna of Vancouver Island is similar to that found on the mainland coast with some notable exceptions and additions.

Tourist attraction in Okanagan

View looking east over the southern Okanagan Valley on a spring afternoon : The Okanagan, also known as the Okanagan Valley and sometimes as the Okanagan Country is a region in the Canadian province of British Columbia defined by the basin of Okanagan Lake and the Canadian portion of the Okanagan River. It is part of the Okanagan Country extending into the United States as Okanogan County. As of 2011 the region's population is approximately 341818. The primary city is Kelowna. The region is known for its dry sunny climate dry landscapes and lakeshore communities and particular lifestyle The economy is retirement and commercial recreation based with outdoor activities such as boating and watersports snow skiing and hiking.

Popular Canadian Rockies attractions

Parks:Peyto Lake, Banff National Park : Five national parks are located within the Canadian Rockies four of which are adjacent and make up the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. These four parks are Banff Jasper Kootenay and Yoho. The fifth national park waterton is not adjacent to the others. Waterton lies farther south straddling the Canada US border as the Canadian half of the Waterton Glacier International Peace Park. All five of these parks combined with three British columbia provincial parks were declared a single UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984 for the unique mountain landscapes found there.Numerous provincial parks are located in the Canadian Rockies including Hamber Mount Assiniboine and Mount Robson parks. Throughout the Rockies and especially in the national parks the Alpine Club of Canada maintains a series of alpine huts for use by mountaineers and adventurers.

Popular tourism and place's in Canada

Nova Scotia : Nova Scotia is known for its lovely scenery mopst renowned is the Cape Breton Highlands. The historic 18th century Fortress Louisbourg is also a major draw. Halifax the provincial capital has several major attractions such as the Pier 21 museum. Citadel Hill and the Public Gardens. The Halifax Metro Centre is home to numerous events both sport related  otherwise such as the Nova Scotia International Tattoo. Downtown Halifax is considered the prime tourism district in Halifax with most historic attractions located here as well as the waterfront harbourwalk a continuous 3 km (2 mile) stretch of boardwalk home to street vendors entertainers the Casino Nova Scotia and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Downtown Halifax  also the location of several major hotels.

Popular tourist attraction and places in Gros Morne National Park, Canada

Where to stay: Small hotels and inns are located in Norris Point Rocky Harbour and Woody Point (the base for the Tablelends with its rare flat topped rocks). You can also find lodging near Lookout Point and along Trout River. In Rocky Harbour about an hour's drive from the Tablelands en route to the Western Brook Pond the waterfront Ocean View Hotel offers 53 air conditioned rooms with free Wi Fi and in summer live music downstairs in its Anchor Pub. Neddies Harbour lnn a 15 room boutique hotel in Norris. Its Shag Cliff room has panoramic Bonne Bay views from corner windows. If you need more space rent one of the hotel's three bedroom cottages.

Popular places in Algonquin islands, Toronto Harbour

How to get around: Catch the Ward's Island ferry from docks at the foot of Toronto's Bay Street. Walk or cycle but avoid pricey Bixi bike rentals in favor of those behind the Sheraton on the harbor  Once at Ward's pick up a Toronto Island Grannies in Spirit bike tour pamphlet for a toonie (that's two Canadian dollars). Explore historic houses the boardwalk unique feshwater coastal dunes Toronto's oldest landmark (Gibraltar Point Lighthouse) and the nude beach at Willow Gate (among thers).

What to read before you go: A Magical Place: Toronto Island and Its People by Bill Freeman (1999) tells the islands sometimes fraught history and includes archival and currents photographs.
When to go: Summer is prime time for beaches the boardwalk and Centreville Amusement Park. Still the hush of midwinter brings brilliant skating on lagoons that link all 15 Toronto Islands.
Where to stay: Live like an islander in one of a handful of B and Bs or rental cottages on Ward's or Algonquin. The Boathouse at 5 Third Street or Ward' s Islands is a compact home away from  home apartment with Kitchen washer dryer bedroom and bath minutes from the water.

Popular Discovery Islands, Canada

Where to stay: Discovery Islands Lodge is a rustic no frills home away from home on Quadra Islands featuring breakfast accommodation for 18 people and unbeatable sea kayaking adventures. At April Point Resort also on Quadra Island all 56 double rooms in the restored fishing lodge's main building have ocean views. For more space stay in one of the lodge' s two to four bedroom houses overlooking Gowlland Harbor. Tsa Kwa Luten Lodge is secluded on 1,100 forested Quadra Island acres despite being only a ten minute ferry ride from downtown Campbell River. The First Nations Laichwiltach people designed and built the beachfront resort on their ancestral land at Cape Mudge which includes a wood Big House central gathering space and beachfront cottages with full kitchens.

Popular tourist place and attractions in Montreal, Canada

Where to stay : Sleep in refurbished charm in Old Montreal at Hotel Nelligan Hotel Le St James. Pierre Du Calvet (built in 1725) and the St Paul Hotel. Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth is nown as the hotel where John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded Give Peace a Chance in room 1742 and staged one of their two bed ins for peace in 1969. While the hotel is currently closed for renovations it will reopen in June 2017. When to go : Late June for the Jazz Festival to see how loosely the term is interpreted (from classics like Oliver Jones to folkie Martha Wainwright both Montreal natives) August for the Osheaga Music and Arts Festival and February for Montreal en Lumiere one of the world' s largest winter festivals attracting 900,000 hearty revelers each year. The citywide food wine and arts celebration incudes menus prepared by top international chefs and a packed performance schedule that features artists from Diana Krall to The Zombies and free outdoor concerts.

Popular place and tourist destination in Eastern Townships, Canada

When to go : Eastern Townships is an all season destination. Winter offers downhill skiing at Mont Orford ice fishing on Lake Massawippi and snowshoeing cross country skiing and snowmobiling on trails throughout the region. Summer is busiest with golf tennis sailing kayaking windsurfing fishing hiking and biking. spring and autumn bring fewer crowds and colorful foliage. I tell people to come in spring fall when there' s less people around Gallup says. North Hatley gets really quiet but most things don't close in winter. How to get around : Driving gives you the most flexibility. From Montreal it's only about an hour's drive southeast via Autoroute 10 and 1-91 north from vermont becomes Highway 55 when you cross the border into the Eastern Townships.

Three designated road trips help visitors navigate the region's attractions. Quebec's only Wine Route takes you to local vineyards known for their ice wines and roses. The 260 mile Townships Trail leads through 31 picturesque towns by grand Victorian houses and round barns and over covered bridges. Focusing on the region's natural beauty the 100 mile Summit Trail leads to scenic viewpoints parks and hikes. Cycling and hiking are ideal in the summer. Sailing is popular on lakes Memphremagog and Massawippi.

Tourist attraction in Yellowknife and Great Slave Lake (Canada)

How to get around : Downtown Yellowknife is compact and walkable but you' ll want a rental car to explore more outlying areas. Heading further afield, You' ll probably need a floatplane. Where to stay :The Explorer Hotel in downtown Yellowknife is the go to place to stay.But if you' re keen to visit Old Town Brent Reaney blisher of local magazine EDGE YK offers another option: Bayside Bed and Breakfast is comfortably furnished and does a great eggs Benedict Reaney says.its rare waterfront location is as great in summer as it is in winter. Want to get out on Great Slave, The plummer family helped pioneer fly in fishing lodges in the north they first landed back in 1938 where their Great Slave Lake lodge now sits.

When to go : Summer in the Northwest Territories is short  sweet. Folk on the Rocks an outdoor music festival on Long Lake and the biggest event of the season lands in mid July. Due to its location Yellowknife is blessed lights best seen near the fall and spring equinoxes. March is when the city celebrates winter with a pair of festiva: the Long John Jamboree is a long weekend event featuring ice fishing helicopter rides crafts and kids activities the monthlong Snowking Festival is Great Slave Lake and includes theater and musical performances story slams and film screenings.

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Stratford, Ontario: Stratford is home to the Stratford Festival which is like nirvana for theater fans like me. During the festival which stages everything from Shakespeare to Sondheim to new Canadian plays you can stay in theater themed B and Bs hang out with actors post show at local bars like Down the Street go on backstage tours and attend dozens of other events with other theater mad folk. Stratford itself is the type  walkable wholesome town Rodgers and Hammerstein might write a musical about. Evangeline Trail, Nova Scotia: Longfellow' s epic poem Evangeline evokes the story of two lovers who were wrenched apart during the 1755 expulsion of Nova Scotia' s French Acadians. The tragic tale unfolded along Nova Scotia' s northern shore where the Acadians eked out a living as farmers along the famous Bay of Fundy tidal bore. One of my favorite bike rides is through this bucolic region past the picturesque fields and through the historic villages between Annapolis Royal and Wolfville. The scenery is absolutely stunning but Evangeline' s story gives it an added touch of romance and a haunting sense of loss.

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Banff, Alberta: Natural hot springs inspired a luxury spa culture in Banff but for me it's all about the Rocky Mountain high. On a recent visit I couldn' t bear to waste a moment out of sight of those craggy peaks forgoing sleep for sunrise hikes and late drinks alfresco. Even Marilyn Monroe who shot River of No Return here in 1953 could scarcely compete with its scenic splendor (in the words of critics of the day). The beauty here is panoramic whether from the banks of Bow Falls between downtown and the castle like Fairmont Banff Springs hotel or from the top of Tunnel Mountain the littlest summit in Banff with its trailhead just a few blocks from the town' s main drag ( a heart thumping 853 feet up 1.5 miles of switchbacks just don' t look for a tunnel the name is a misnomer). A day trip away is Lake Louise its deep emerald magic best taken in along a hike to the rustic teahouses of the surrounding mountains and old growth forest. Tip: After a day of soaking up Alberta's free beauty splurge on dinner at Eden inside Banff' s Rimrock Resort Hotel where eye filling window views rival the regional specialties and Canadian wine pairings of the chef' s tasting menu.

Popular tourist attractions in Great Bear Rainforest, Canada

When to go: From late August to the middle of October thousands of returning salmon draw wildlife to the local rivers making this the best time to view grizzly bears and the elusive Kermode bear. Trut fishing is in season year round and different Pacific salmon species run the rivers from April through October. Where to stay: Built in 1929 as a hunting lodge Tweedsmuir Lodge has 11 chalets and cabins (most facing a central lawn) on 60 wilderness acres in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. From late August to mid September guests can take guided grizzly bear viewing float trips on the bordering Atnarko River. King Pacific Lodge is a luxurious floating 17 room resort anchored in Barnard Habour along the shores of Prince Royal Island. Open June to September the lodge is accessible only by floatplane. Rates include transportation gourmet meals and guided tours.

Popular tourist attractions in Gulf and Bowen Islands, Canada

When to go: The southern Gulf Islands are a year round destination though June through early October is the dry warm season. Noteworthy events include Salt Spring Island's Saturday Market from April through October where local artists and farmers sell organic food fine woodwork pottery crafts and jewelry August's Galiano wine Festival and on the third weekend of September the classic Salt Spring Annual Fall Fair which has celebrated the harvest since 1896 with traditional favorites like fresh pressed apple juice lives tock competitions and an apple sting contest. How to get around: Take a BC Ferry from Vancouver Island or the mainland to bigger islands (Galiano Mayne Pender Salt Spring and Saturna) and a private boat or floatplane to smaller islands. Through not technically a Gulf Island is close enough to Vancouver that many residents commute downtown via ferry. On the smaller Gulf Islands it' s easy to walk or bike wherever you want to go. On Salt Spring the largest and most visid of the southern Gulf Islands rent a car or use public transit.

Tourist attractions in Quetico Provincial Park, Canada

When to go: June and July are best for fishing but high season for mosquitoes and black flies. July and August are the warmest most popular months. Visitor numbers are regulated so you can arrive during peak season and still have a wonderful wilderness experience says Debbie Mark of Seagull Outfitters. The fall foiage is spectacular in Stember with minimal bugs but colder temperatures. Park services and outfitter shops close for the season in September so self guided travel isn't recommended in winter since emergency help and essential services aren't available. How to get around: Dawson Trail the most popular entry point is located just off Highway 11 on French Lake 30 miles east of the town of Atikokan. Outfitters run shuttle services from Thunder Bay's airport. There are also fly in canoe options to designated areas. If you' re not bringing your own canoe and camping gear outfitters like Seagull Canoe Canada Outfitters Canadian Quetico Outfitters and Qutfitters can provide all necessary equipment and help customize your route.

Popular tourist attractions in Prince Albert National Park,Canada

When to go : As with most parks in Canada Prince Albert is busiest in the summer months of June to August. Catch the forest's fall colors in September when the crowds thin and the weather is still mild. One of my favorite spots is the 5.2 mile Spruce River Highlands Trail says park interpreter Bradley Muir. It' s one of the only places where you can get above the trees to see the crowns of the hills and surrounding panoramas which play best in the fall. Golden aspen leaves on the crowns orange and gold tamaracks in the lowlands it really reflects one of the core messages of the park which is the transition from south to north. The park welcome cross country skiers lake skaters backcountry snowshoeing and ice fishermen in winter although accommodation and amenities are limited.

How to get around: Prince Albert contains extensive hiking trails for all levels although you might prefer a guided horseback and wagon ride with an operator such as Sturgeon River Ranch. Horses allow you to cover more ground and the Sturgeon River guides are experts at tracking the elusive bison which typically graze in remote meadows buffered by thick woods. Traveling single file on horseback is the best way to navigate through the brambles mud and other obstacles and venturing into the backcountry increases the likelihood of seeing moose mule deer and black bears.

Popular tourist attractions in Newfoundland and Labrador Coast, Canada

When to go: The best time to see icebergs is from mid May to early June along the northeastern coast of the island of Newfoundland and from March to July off the coast of the mainland Labrador region. By late July early August icebergs still may be visible along Newfoundland' s northeastern coast from St. Anthony down to Twillingate. While it's impossible to guarantee you' ll see icebergs it pays to track their progress online before you visit. How to get around: It's a different experience when you see an iceberg from land as opposed to getting up alongside and feeling its size and awesomeness explains James Gillard of Skipper Jim' s Boat Tours. Twillingate' s Northland Discovery Boat Tours also allow passengers to view the floating shards from outboard and tuqlike motorboats. Stan Cook Sea Kayak Adventures runs half full and multiday guided trips along the east coast. Public transit is limited in Newfoundland so you'll want to rent a car in the capital city St. John' s before heading up.

Popular tourist attractions in Waterton National Park, Canada

When to go: Although the park is open year round over half its visitors come in July and August. In spring Waterton's 900 species of wildflowers and plants begin blooming along the lakeshores and across the prairle and mountain meadows. June's Waterton Wild Flower Festival celebrates the explosion of color rare orchids bear grass and 30 kinds of flowers that only grow here with photography workshops guided hikes and field classes. Says Banff transplant Mary Harding It's like walking through a bouquet whereever you go. Fall foliage paints the landscape in wonderful yellows and reds and late autumn hosts thousands of migrating waterfowl. Blasting chinook winds make Waterton one of the warmest areas in Alberta each winter however visitor facilities services and accommodation options are limited.

Popular tourist attractions in Lake Winnipeg (Canada)

When to go: Warm lake water buttresses Grand Beach's 1.8 mile sandy strip swelling with crowds in the summer months. In July and August visit Patricia Beach to picnic in front of the sand dunes and walk out into the warm lake water on the sand bars. Victoria Beach is a private resort hamlet operated by cottage owners so renting here comes with the added perk of a more relaxed pace and locals only vibe. One of North America's oldest continuous ethnic festivals the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba (held since 1890) takes place in Gimli early August.The annual celebration draws 50,000 visitors seeking to embrace their inner Viking. Family focused events including a folk music festival and fireworks center on a circa A.D. 800 living history village where a hundred re enactors don authentic Viking grab. Wind sports are best in early spring and late fall although dry suits are recommended for the chill. In winter add the increasingly popular sport of snowkiting on the lake to the list of activities by land snowmobiling and Nordic skiing are popular on the shore.     

Tourist attractions in L'Anse aux Meadows (Canada)

When to go: June through early October. The ancient settlement a UNESCO World Heitage site opens for the season on June. How to get around: Car rentals are available at Newfoundland's Deer Lake Regional Airport. The five hour drive north along the Viking Trail toward L'Anse aux Meadows provides travelers with a front row seat to the province's green valleys imposing mountains and resilient coastline. A free iPhone /iPad app for Newfounland and Labrador can help travelers find their way. Alternatively the NorPen Bus Service runs along the Viking Trail and can do the driving for you. Where to stay: Fall asleep to the soothing sounds of the St. Anthony Harbor at Grenfell Heritage Hotel and Suites. Forty five minutes south of L' Anse aux Meadows it offers a choice of suites featuring fully equipped kitchens balconies and free Wi-Fi. There's also on site laundry facilities and complementary continental breakfast.

Popular tourist attractions in Lunenburg (Canada)

When to go: July for the Lunenburg Street Festival and Art Walk and the Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival, August for the Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival featuring traditional and contemporary folk music. July through September for Sunday afternoon concerts at the Heritage Bandstand. How to get around: Kiwi Kaboodle offers a daily door to door shuttle service from Halifax. It you stick to town you won't need a car. Take in the shops and cafes of Lunenburg by foot. Sign up for a local walking tour. Seventh generation local Shalah Allen takes visitors out daily. There are lots of beautiful places you can visit but there's so much more substance to this place she says. That's not a tangible thing. It's a feeling you get when you're here. Horse and carriage tours offer a chance  get an overview without wearing out your walking shoes.                     

Popular tourist attractions Yellowknife and Great Slave Lake (Canada)

How to Get Around: Downtown Yellowknife is compact and walkable but you' ll want a rental car to explore more outlying areas. Heading further afield You'll probably need a floatplane. Where to Stay: The Explorer Hotel in downtown Yellowknife is the go to place to stay. But if you' re keen to visit Old Town Brent Reaney publisher of local magazine EDGE YK offers another option: Bayside Bed and Breakfast is comfortably furnished and does a great eggs Benedict Reaney says. Its rare waterfront location is as great in summer as it is in winter. Want to get out on Great Slave The Plummer family helped pionner fly in fishing lodges in the north they first landed back in 1938 where their Great Slave Lake lodge now sits.   

Popular tourist place in the world

Cliff walking : Dubbed the world's deadliest hike the Huashan mountain trail in China is not for the faint hearted. Tethered to a safety line on the rock face hikers make their way across wooden planks and sheer cliff edge to reach one of the world' s most remote tea houses over 2000m high. There are plenty of other (slightly) less pant wetting paths around the world like the Caminito el Rey in Spain which underwent a hefty restoration in 2015.                                                   

High altitude urban experience : Adture activities are often thought to be the remit of the great outdoors but thrill seekers can get all their kicks without venturing to the sticks. Many cities offer high altitude adrenaline pumping tours from abseiling off famous buildings to walking around the outer edges of iconic skyscrapers attached to a safety wire. New Zealand's Auckland Sky Tower and Toronto' s CN Tower both offer tours around their heady heights. Alternatively try abseiling 100m down Rotterdam' s Euromast. I cried real tears on the CN Tower EdgeWalk. But honestly it was life changing and there' s not really much I' m scared of anymore. Lauren Finney US Magazine Editor at Lonely Planet.