Incredible Photos Of Canada
A UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site, Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump in southern Alberta showcases the province’s diverse landscape—from plains to foothills to rocky peaks—and “preserves and interprets over 6,000 years of Plains Buffalo culture.”
The small coastal community of Tofino is a popular summer destination for surfers, hikers, whale watchers, and anyone who loves wilderness. Set on the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations, Tofino offers the full B.C. experience: fresh seafood, gorgeous coastline, and funky West Coast culture.
Arguably the crown jewel of Canada, the ethereal Canadian Rockies straddle British Columbia and Alberta. Here the fog stretches through the snow-capped peaks as far as the eye can see. This captivating shot was taken from a helicopter by photographer Victor Liu, who described the scene as a “paradise.”
Not all sublime peaks and pristine valleys, B.C. is also home to major natural resource development, with a strong history of mining and logging. This giant open-pit copper mine is found in the province’s interior.
The hamlet of Lake Louise in Banff National Park, Alberta, is one of Canada’s premier outdoor destinations. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Victoria Glacier and an “amphitheatre of rugged peaks,” the spellbinding turquoise waters must be experienced in person.
One of Canada’s natural wonders, horseshoe-shaped Niagara Falls attracts visitors from around the world. Sail to the edge of the falls, walk through tunnels behind them, or fly overhead in a helicopter for an unforgettable aerial view.
Near Thunder Bay, Ouimet Canyon is a 150-metre-wide gorge with sheer cliffs that plummet 100 metres to the canyon floor. Visitors can follow a trail and boardwalk to two lookouts for breathtaking views of this natural wonder where Arctic plants, typically found 1,000 km north, are able to survive at the base of the canyon.
The Cove Island Lighthouse on Bruce Peninsula marks the passage between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. The imperial tower has been ensuring safe passage for sailors through the perilous strait since 1858.
The spectacular Nova Scotian shoreline at sunset captures the beauty of rural coastal life in Atlantic Canada. Peggy’s Cove, Cape Breton, and the Cabot Trail are just some of the province’s top attractions.
Spanning the Abegweit Passage of the Northumberland Strait, PEI’s Confederation Bridge was completed in 1997. All Canadians should make the epic crossing to the island’s stunning windswept, red-sand beaches.
While passing through Norwegian Bay, Nunavut, nature guide David Cothran spotted a polar bear on an ice floe, eating a seal. This icy expanse in Canada’s Far North is home to approximately 200 polar bears.
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