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Get a tune-up, take your safety kit, camping gear, camera and bug repellent, and hit the road Jacques!
1. The Bridges of Kings County
Kings County, New Brunswick, has an abundance of covered bridges — relics of a bygone era when the best way to keep snow off of the roadways was to put a roof over them. The bridges are still standing, and one can see many of them in just a two-hour drive. For an even closer inspection, many rent bicycles to see the bridges a little more intimately.
2. Cabot's Trail
Cabot's Trail is 300 kilometres of road that winds around the northern shore of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Keep your camera full of film, as you pass through the highlands of Cape Breton National Park, described as one of Canada's most exceptional wilderness areas. Along the trail there are several different cultures represented, including Acadian, Scottish and Mi'kmaq.
3. The Dempster Highway
Running from Dawson City, Yukon, to Inuvik, North West Territories, the Dempster Highway is one of Canada's most beautiful drives, especially in the fall. The ideal time to drive the Dempster would be in late August, as the leaves are just changing colours and the Canada's spectacular autumn is in full regalia. And, as an added bonus, you'll have the chance to catch a glimpse of the year-round flora and fauna: the caribous, the bears, the mountain vistas, and the sweeping tundra.
4. Drumheller Valley
Called the dinosaur capitol of the world, Drumheller Valley, Alberta, (also known as the Badlands) reveals the earth's prehistoric past through a series of scenic drives.10,000 years ago, glacial ice shaped dramatic and mysterious Badlands. Since then, erosion has uncovered the bones of the once-abundant dinosaurs.
5. The Flavour Trail
Developed by various farm producers and restaurants in the Charlevoix region of Quebec, the Flavour Trail (Routes des Saveurs) promotes regional dishes, and hopefully raises the profile of the region's agricultural industry — the Charlevoix region was granted status as World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in November 1988. Signs, which show a chef's hat logo and are posted on restaurants and farms, define the route.
6. Icefields Parkway
Named for the chain of huge icefields that roofs the Rockies, the Icefields Parkway is the central route through Banff and Jasper national parks. The parkway was built for leisurely sightseeing rather than high-speed commuting — deer, elk and black bears dot the roadside, along with creeks and canyons. It travels through high mountain passes, and down the headwaters of three rivers — all whose origin are the mighty ice caps and glaciers that can be seen looming above.
7. Sea to Sky Highway
Called the "sea to sky highway", Highway 99 starts at the edge of the Pacific in Vancouver, British Columbia, and ascends into the majestic Rockies toward Whistler. The windy road runs beside towering cliffs, and some plunge into the sea. If dramatic rock-faces don't impress, one can awe at the lush green of the forests of Emily Carr country.
8. The South Shore
Located along the southern shore of Nova Scotia, the area, called by locals the "Banana Belt," is second only to British Columbia for its temperate climate and a mecca for craft aficionados. The scenic drive from Peggy's Cove to Lockport on Route 3 runs through quaint eastern fishing villages and artisan workshops. Be sure to bring extra cash for one-of-a-kind treasures.
9. The Sunshine Coast
Highway 101 runs along the inside coast of British Columbia's mainland through small-port communities and cottage country. Its name is no mistake. Powell River, one of the Sunshine Coast's biggest towns, registers almost 2,000 hours of sunshine each year. The upper half of the sunshine coast is connected with the lower half by a spectacular 50-minute ferry ride.
10. Trans-Canada Highway
What better way to see the country than to drive all the way across it? The Trans-Canada runs from St. John's, Newfoundland, to Victoria, British Columbia, making it the world's longest highway with a length of 7,821 kilometres. Highlighting the diversity of the land we call Canada, the trip may take a little longer than expected, but a completed journey is an experience unlike any other.更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net
Get a tune-up, take your safety kit, camping gear, camera and bug repellent, and hit the road Jacques!
1. The Bridges of Kings County
Kings County, New Brunswick, has an abundance of covered bridges — relics of a bygone era when the best way to keep snow off of the roadways was to put a roof over them. The bridges are still standing, and one can see many of them in just a two-hour drive. For an even closer inspection, many rent bicycles to see the bridges a little more intimately.
2. Cabot's Trail
Cabot's Trail is 300 kilometres of road that winds around the northern shore of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Keep your camera full of film, as you pass through the highlands of Cape Breton National Park, described as one of Canada's most exceptional wilderness areas. Along the trail there are several different cultures represented, including Acadian, Scottish and Mi'kmaq.
3. The Dempster Highway
Running from Dawson City, Yukon, to Inuvik, North West Territories, the Dempster Highway is one of Canada's most beautiful drives, especially in the fall. The ideal time to drive the Dempster would be in late August, as the leaves are just changing colours and the Canada's spectacular autumn is in full regalia. And, as an added bonus, you'll have the chance to catch a glimpse of the year-round flora and fauna: the caribous, the bears, the mountain vistas, and the sweeping tundra.
4. Drumheller Valley
Called the dinosaur capitol of the world, Drumheller Valley, Alberta, (also known as the Badlands) reveals the earth's prehistoric past through a series of scenic drives.10,000 years ago, glacial ice shaped dramatic and mysterious Badlands. Since then, erosion has uncovered the bones of the once-abundant dinosaurs.
5. The Flavour Trail
Developed by various farm producers and restaurants in the Charlevoix region of Quebec, the Flavour Trail (Routes des Saveurs) promotes regional dishes, and hopefully raises the profile of the region's agricultural industry — the Charlevoix region was granted status as World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in November 1988. Signs, which show a chef's hat logo and are posted on restaurants and farms, define the route.
6. Icefields Parkway
Named for the chain of huge icefields that roofs the Rockies, the Icefields Parkway is the central route through Banff and Jasper national parks. The parkway was built for leisurely sightseeing rather than high-speed commuting — deer, elk and black bears dot the roadside, along with creeks and canyons. It travels through high mountain passes, and down the headwaters of three rivers — all whose origin are the mighty ice caps and glaciers that can be seen looming above.
7. Sea to Sky Highway
Called the "sea to sky highway", Highway 99 starts at the edge of the Pacific in Vancouver, British Columbia, and ascends into the majestic Rockies toward Whistler. The windy road runs beside towering cliffs, and some plunge into the sea. If dramatic rock-faces don't impress, one can awe at the lush green of the forests of Emily Carr country.
8. The South Shore
Located along the southern shore of Nova Scotia, the area, called by locals the "Banana Belt," is second only to British Columbia for its temperate climate and a mecca for craft aficionados. The scenic drive from Peggy's Cove to Lockport on Route 3 runs through quaint eastern fishing villages and artisan workshops. Be sure to bring extra cash for one-of-a-kind treasures.
9. The Sunshine Coast
Highway 101 runs along the inside coast of British Columbia's mainland through small-port communities and cottage country. Its name is no mistake. Powell River, one of the Sunshine Coast's biggest towns, registers almost 2,000 hours of sunshine each year. The upper half of the sunshine coast is connected with the lower half by a spectacular 50-minute ferry ride.
10. Trans-Canada Highway
What better way to see the country than to drive all the way across it? The Trans-Canada runs from St. John's, Newfoundland, to Victoria, British Columbia, making it the world's longest highway with a length of 7,821 kilometres. Highlighting the diversity of the land we call Canada, the trip may take a little longer than expected, but a completed journey is an experience unlike any other.更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net