Canada's Most Breathtaking Natural Landmarks

Canada contains more lakes than the rest of the world combined and nearly 10% of the world's forests. It is, in the most literal sense, a country defined by its natural landscape. For visitors who love the outdoors, it's almost overwhelmingly good.

Niagara Falls is more powerful than any photograph suggests — the volume of water going over those falls is staggering, and the best viewing position is the Canadian side. Banff National Park in the Rockies is one of the most beautiful places in North America, with turquoise glacial lakes, mountain wildlife, and hiking trails for every fitness level. The Bay of Fundy has the highest tides in the world.

This guide covers six natural landmarks across Canada's different regions, with practical information about getting there, the best time of year to visit, and what to do once you arrive.

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