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.