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Canada is famous for vibrant cities and vast, pristine wilderness. From towering mountains to turquoise lakes and expansive forests, the country’s natural landscapes are remarkable. In honor of Canada’s 150th anniversary, here are some of the nation’s most stunning natural attractions. -
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Banff National Park, Canada’s oldest national park, lies in the Rocky Mountains and covers 2,564 square miles of glaciers, ice fields, dense conifer forests and alpine scenery. The brilliantly blue Moraine Lake provides an iconic view across the Valley of the Ten Peaks. -
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The Hopewell Rocks on the Bay of Fundy were sculpted by the world’s highest tides. Each day, enormous volumes of water flow in and out of the bay, exposing the ocean floor and the distinctive red rock formations at low tide and submerging them again as the tide returns. -
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Niagara Falls includes Horseshoe, American and Bridal Veil Falls and is one of the world’s most famous waterfall systems. About 90 percent of the Niagara River pours over Horseshoe Falls, which plunges 167 feet between Ontario, Canada and New York State. -
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Canada offers excellent opportunities to see the Aurora Borealis. Regions such as the Yukon, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Nunavut provide dark skies and prime viewing conditions to watch the colorful, dancing northern lights. -
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Cathedral Grove on Vancouver Island is home to ancient Douglas firs more than 800 years old. This primeval forest features towering trunks and massive trees, some reaching widths of around 30 feet, offering a powerful sense of natural history. -
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Alberta’s Dinosaur Provincial Park is one of the richest fossil sites in the world. It contains hundreds of fossilized specimens, including dozens of dinosaur species, and remains an invaluable resource for paleontology and visitors fascinated by prehistoric life. -
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Prince Edward Island features the curious phenomenon known as Singing Sand. When walked upon, some beaches emit a faint, whistle-like sound from the sand. Though the exact cause remains a subject of study, the effect adds charm to the island’s scenic shores.
