The striking turquoise waters of this lake are fed Peyto Glacier. Mistaya Mountain rises sheerly from the opposite side of the lake, with Peyto peak on its left. The road descends to the valley and passes a series of lakes. At Lower Waterfowl Lake lo..

A wild, remote and staggeringly beautiful place in the southwest corner of the Territories, this park, extending over 4,700sq km/1,815sq mi, covers a large section of the South Nahanni River, which flows through the Selwyn, Mackenzie and Franklin mou..

This glacier is 325sq km/126sq mi Columbia lies along the Alberta-British Columbia boundary. The Athabasca and four other major outlet glaciers (Saskatchewan, Dome, Stutfield and Columbia), as well as smaller ones, flow off the icefield's eastern edg..

Jasper National Park covers 10,878sq km/4,200sq mi, most of which is remote wilderness. In addition to spectacular terrain, Jasper also offers frequent opportunities to view the varied wildlife.

This valley cradles a magnificent lake and canyon, both also named Maligne (Ma-LEEN), which can mean "malignant" or "injurious" in French. Despite its name, the valley is among the most beautiful in the Rockies.

Set in a hanging valley backdropped by the majestic mountains of the Continental Divide, this beautiful glacier-fed lake, with the stately chateau near its shore. Visible at the far end, the Victoria Glacier once stretched to the site of the chateau...

Smaller and less visited than Lake Louise, Moraine Lake nonetheless occupies a splendid site below the sheer walls of the Wenkchemna peaks.

This concrete, rocketlike structure reaches 180 storeys (over 553m/1,815ft in height). Constructed at a cost of $63 million, the tower is the tallest freestanding structure in the world and a popular Toronto tourist attraction (some 2 million visitor..

It also portrays the great natural regions of the province. The museum's newest attraction, the Science Gallery, features a talking computer and more than 100 interactive displays that introduce visitors to the laws of science. On entering, the visit..

Cascading down the Don River ravine, this sizable complex takes full advantage of its natural site. Raymond Moriyama designed a series of concrete and glass buildings on different levels connected by enclosed escalators. Opened in 1969, this popular ..

Opened in 1974, this world-class zoological park features a remarkable variety of wildlife on 287ha/710 acres of tableland and forest. The 5,000 animals are divided into six "zoogeographic" regions: Africa, Australasia, Eurasia, the America..

Inaugurated in 1989, this sizable museum is dedicated to the history of Canada as well as to the art and traditions of its native cultures and ethnic groups. The sweeping curves of the two large buildings designed by Douglas Cardinal evoke the emerge..

This splendid museum, opened in 1985, has a fine setting in the badlands and blends well with its surroundings in a series of innovative structures designed by Douglas Craig of Calgary. It also uses its surrounds to teach its lessons. Inside, the hig..

It is home to groves of rare cottonwood trees found along the riverside. In 1979 UNESCO recognized its importance by placing it on the World Heritage list.

The coast along Route 132 offers spectacular views. Just before entering Percé, a belvedere provides a good view of Aurore Peak (Pic de l'Aurore). Farther along the road, a path leads up to Cape Barré, which affords a commanding view of the cliffs kn..

Stretching 671m/2,200ft above the majestic river, this popular vantage point offers breathtaking views of the Lower Town, St. Lawrence River and sur-rounding region. The terrace, a large wooden boardwalk, is an extension of Lord Dufferin's beautifica..

One of Quebec's loveliest, most varied regions, this rugged coast is best appreciated by following Routes 138 and 362, which weave up and down, affording magnificent clifftop or water-level views of forested hills, the pristine shore and mountains th..

Perched on a rock outcropping on the shores of Lake Ramsey, a hexagonal exhibit building resembling a snowflake (representing the glacial action that shaped Northern Ontario) is set over a cavern blasted out of the rock (to represent the probable cre..

Louisbourg was once the great 18C fortress of New France, manned by the largest garrison in North America. The $25 million restoration of this National Historic Site is the most expensive preservation project ever undertaken by the Canadian governmen..

The oldest part of the city is divided into Upper Town, set atop the massive Cape Diamant, and Lower Town, nestled between the rocky cliff and the St. Lawrence. It is best to visit the Old City on foot, in order to absorb the distinct character of th..