CAMPBELL
RIVER, BC
 Campbell
River is situated on the northwestern side of Vancouver Island
and offers spectacular salmon fishing, whale watching tours
and beautiful scenery. A short ferry ride from Port McNeil takes
you to the Finnish fishing village of Sonnintula on Malcom Island.
You can also take a ferry to Alert Bay on Cormorant Island and
visit U'Mista Cultural Centre. Here, you can observe a collection
of aboriginal potlatch artifacts and learn the history of the
Kwakwaka'wakw (formerly known as the Kwakiutl) people.
(Photo courtesy BC Tourism)
ATHABASCA
SAND DUNES, SK
 The
Wilderness Provincial Park in northwestern Saskatchewan has
2000 square kilometres of the most northerly sand dunes in the
world. Located on the south shore of Lake Athabasca, the crescent-shaped
dunes reach heights of 30 metres, 1500-metres-long and are among
the largest dunes in North America. Of the 300 different species
of plants that grow here each year, fifty are rare in Saskatchewan
and ten are endemic - an evolutionary puzzle scientists say
remains to be solved. The area also offers opportunities to
view such wildlife as woodland caribou, black bear, moose, coyotes
and wolves. The park is only accessible by boat or plane and
arrangements must be made in advance with the park superintendent
in Stony Rapids. As there are no surrounding communities or
facilities available, campers are advised to come prepared whether
its for an exciting day trip or an overnight adventure. (Photo
courtesy Ontario Tourism)
CHARLOTTETOWN,
PEI
 A
stroll around the Prince Edward Island capital of Charlottetown
will delight the eye, as so much of Canada's history is caught
up in the many old homes that have been preserved there. This
is indeed true in regards to Province House, the provincial
legislature, a National Historic Site. Several rooms have been
outfitted in the style of 1864 when representatives at the Charlottetown
Conference first conceived the idea of uniting several far-flung
territories into a Canadian Confederation. (Photo
courtesy PEI Tourism)
PACIFIC
RIM NATIONAL PARK
 Pacific
Rim National Park is located on the west coast of Vancouver
Island. Here, you can walk on Long Beach, enjoy the beauty of
the Pacific Ocean or take in the rich greenery of the West Coast
Trail. Walk through the old growth forests where cedar and fir
trees have been standing for more than 1000 years or take a
local boat tour where you'll see a rich variety of sea life,
birds and even whales. Surrounding communities such as Tofino,
Ucluelet and Bamfield offer an array of amenities that further
enhance this area. (Photo courtesy BC
Tourism)
COLLINGWOOD,
ON
The Scenic Caves Nature Preserve in Collingwood
is a wonder of nature, located hundreds of feet below the earth.
These caves were carved by millions of years of glacial ice.
Take a journey through open passage ways that lead through a
twisting and turning adventure where you can admire rare, exotic
rock formations and plant life. (Photo courtesy Ontario Tourism)
BANCROFT,
ON
 The
Bancroft, Ontario Rock Hound Gemboree Mineral Show will be held
from August 3 to August 6 this summer. This is Canada's largest
mineral show where over 50 dealers from Canada, the United States
and Europe showcase mineral specimens, gemstones and jewelry.
You can attend gold panning, rock and mineral seminars and discover
your own treasures by participating in geologist-guided field
trips that depart each day to specific sites. Expert mineral
identification is also available. (Photo
courtesy Ontario Tourism)
HARRISON,
BC
 If
you're travelling throughout British Columbia this summer be
sure to visit the lakeside resort of Harrison, located in southwestern
BC. This is the region's oldest resort town where visitors can
enjoy boating, swimming or fishing on Harrison Lake. Don't forget
your golf clubs as Harrison boasts one of the province's longest
and most challenging nine-hole golf courses. Visitors can also
enjoy the interesting restaurants, relax in the natural mineral
hot springs or take a casual stroll by the waterfront promenade.
Summer entertainment includes the World Championship Sand Sculpture
contest and the Festival of Fine Arts. Nearby Sasquatch Provincial
Park offers additional breathtaking scenery and wildlife spotting.
(Photo courtesy BC Tourism)
TEMAGAMI,
ON
Temagami is world renowned for its sparkling
lakes, majestic forest and unspoiled beauty. With 8,000 km of
interconnecting canoe routes, the area offers active fishing,
diverse wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Boat rentals are
available to visit Bear Island that is home to the Temagami
First Nations. Visit Temagami Island and hike through an ancient
pine forest. Enjoy the spectacular 400-foot, 360-degree view
of the region by climbing the Temagami fire tower located on
the summit of Caribou Mountain. In Finlayson Point Provincial
Park, located one kilometre from the Temagami townsite, is a
small museum featuring displays of historic logging artifacts,
old tools, and locally found fossils and minerals. Excellent
dining and two campgrounds are located in the immediate area.(Photo
courtesy Ontario Tourism) |
