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.