page 40. SouthFields Village Voice | Summer 2011
This summer, say ‘Oh, Canada!’ by Teresa Watroba Summer is a popular time to go on vacation but that doesn’t mean you need a passport to have the vacation of your dreams. Canada truly is the land of plenty. Here are some great places worth being proud to be Canadian for: • Bear witness to the world’s highest tides at the phenomenal Bay of Fundy. Nova Scotia also offers reconstructed fortress towns and seaside vineyards. • Be charmed by Gaspé’s ancient mountains, raging rivers, vast forests and rugged coastlines. It is a mustsee destination and a great place for whale watching. • Prince Edward County is home to Sandbanks, one of the country’s best beaches.
• Jasper National Park offers spectacular hiking trails, nature walks, rail & aerial tours. Alberta’s many lakes and rivers are waiting for canoeing and rafting enthusiasts. • As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Banff National Park offers rugged beauty, unspoiled landscapes, and pristine mountain ranges. Banff ’s Lake Louise is one of the Canadian Rockies’ most beloved destinations, with turquoise waters sparkling underneath the towering Victoria Glacier. • Visiting Vancouver Island is an adventure of a lifetime. Explore Victoria, Nanaimo, Tofino, Comox Valley, Pacific Rim or Butchart Gardens. Kayak with Orcas or take a Grizzly Bear viewing tour. Many
trails can accommodate hikers, bikers and horses. • VIA offers 19 train routes across Canada and the Toronto –Vancouver train, which takes 4 days to travel, lets you see the breath of the county like never before. • Polar Bear Express to Ontario’s northland is one of North America’s last remaining “flag stop” train services. Of course there is nothing wrong with traveling abroad, either. Check with your travel agent for the best place, money and weather wise, if you are more in the mood for an all-inclusive resort or cruise. Have a great and safe summer! SouthFields villager Teresa Watroba is an Independent Travel Consultant