Canoe on Moraine Lake in Canadian Rockies.
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Sit atop a mountain, hike through the forest, feel the spray of a waterfall: Banff and Jasper offer outdoor experiences at their simplest and best.
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Vancouver Island’s Coastal Charm, Provincial Parks, and Wilderness Wildlife
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- 1Whale-watching with an indigenous guide on the Salish Sea
- 2Soaking in hot springs off the Clayoquot Sound
- 3Spotting grizzly bears in the wild on an exhilarating boat ride
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