Selection of some ideas for road trip and tours in Canada
The Canada , you know, is a great country. Immense even. So it is not difficult to find something to do. But exactly, you want something else, change regular visits and go to your own pace? Only one idea comes to mind: travel as you wish . For a summer holiday, an opportunity to visit a knowledge that you have not seen for a long time, or simply the call of the road, because you love the road-trips, you no longer count the kilometers that separate a coast from the other... and the exceptional regions that are there between. If you want to evade, completely, then these circuits are made for you.
1. From Toronto to Niagara Falls
Flickr - Graham
We start here with a classic but there is only the name of the final destination you know. Indeed, in this “trip”, it is not about the Niagara Falls that you are drawn to, but rather on the Niagara Falls. Ontario Wine Region . The region has gained some recognition in recent years for its products and even some of the great vineyards of British Columbia have installed their shop around the corner. So during your trip to the famous Niagara Falls, take the time to stop in one of the BELIBs on the road to plunge you into the heart of the rows of vines.
2. Promenade des Glaciers, Alberta
Peyto Lake, Banff National Park – Flickr – Esther Lee
When do you have the opportunity to admire a glacier for the last time? And have you done it in the summer? Well, Glacier walk ( Icefields Parkway in English) only measures 232 km between Jasper and Banff, you will want to have enough time to stop regularly. Swing along the edge of the Great Divide , the road promises nice views of green meadows, waterfalls and snowy peaks Mountains . Even if the itinerary is short, there are places in which you will want to stop for the night, as at the edge of the turquoise waters of Lake Louise, fed by the pure water of the glaciers.
Of course, the ice band is the ice field Columbia is not here to be admired by far. In the summer, it is possible to venture on the surface of the Athabasca glacier with a bus called here a ice explore . This "finger" of the Columbia ice field is about 6 km long, 1 km wide and up to 300 m deep. If you prefer to go on foot, it is possible to book a guided hike Columbia Icefield Centre along Route 93.
Of course, there are many other things to explore in Alberta, including Drumheller, the world capital of dinosaur, also home to the famous "Badlands".
3. Country Paths, Quebec
Wikimedia – Hurteau, Paul
The province has some beautiful historical cities, but it is on its countryside roads that you meet the authentic character of Quebec . Taken individually or combined for a longer journey, the trails of the Country Paths offer them for all tastes. These roads highlight the Lanaudière region by agro-tourism, rural and cultural heritage, and by nature. And so, it’s a gourmet route where gourmets can indulge in all the local specialties of artisanal cheeses to local wines, as well as the best bakeries.
Each route has a theme or attraction to see, like Baleines Road which spans 900 km along 900 km from the Gulf of St.Lawrence to Labrador (and yes, whales can be observed from this road). The Chemin du Roy connects Repentigny to the old city of Quebec through the small historic towns along its 260 km road. Mountain Route takes you to the heart of the Charlevoix World Biosphere Reserve and will allow you to observe the highest peaks of the Laurent Shield. Know that from the city of Quebec (or upon arrival), there are other possibilities of circuit in Canada .
Also: Navigators Route , which connects Baie-du-Febvre to Sainte-Luce through Quebec City.
4. Track Cabot (or Cabot Trail)
Flickr – Dennis Jarvis
The Lonely Planet said that the Piste Cabot was one of the best road trip to be made in the world, and those who are traveled will not say the opposite. This 300-kilometre circuit makes it possible to learn more about the province of Nova Scotia, and more specifically about the Cape Breton Island . Hiking on the trails of the Hautes-Terres-du-Cap-Breton National Park, stop for a swim or test your skill on the Highlands Links Golf Course. Attend a Celtic Music Festival and dive into the Scottish and Acadian heritages of the province. Try fishing, and discover why seafood dishes like lobster and crab are renowned here.
Can't you do it in winter? Know that there is something to do in all seasons. In winter, whales can be observed and there are special circuits for autumn.
5. Circuit on Vancouver Island
Flickr – Ruth Hartnup
From its southern end to its western coasts, Vancouver Island is an excellent destination to enjoy the western Canadian coast. The island, whose area is greater than that of Belgium, deserves an entire stay to be devoted to it. You can go to the largest city of Victoria, but why not escape the tourists and make a trek on the Tofino side for example?
Thanks to a car rental , there is something special to drive hours in the lush forest before falling on the coast. If you think of dreaming and losing yourself, you don’t need much time to feel like you’re in an explorer documentary. If you decide to go to Tofino, as we suggest, then you will come to the surf paradise of British Columbia. Vancouver Island is full of other things to be seen on its coasts as well as inside its lands. Take the time to visit her at least a week.
Do you know one of these circuits? What is your return of experience?
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