10 Amazing Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Canada

The Banff National Park is a picture-perfect natural playground, high up in the Rocky Mountains, filled with jagged peaks, lush forests and impossibly blue lakes. Explore the walking trails or glide across Lake Louise in a kayak – you are not short of wonderful options here.

The Cariboo Mountains are the most northern range making up the Columbia Mountains. It’s the perfect setting to soak up the awe-inspiring mountain backdrop, try fishing in the lake, have a go at archery or head out on two wheels with a bike ride of the surrounding area.

Possibly the most breath-taking road in Western Canada, the Icefields Parkway links Jasper with Banff, and is one drive you’ll be more than happy to take your time over. The highway takes you through towering forests, past bright blue glacial lakes and thundering waterfalls – all with the rugged peaks of the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop.

If you’re travelling to Jasper from Wells Gray, you’ll pass the mighty Mount Robson – the highest point in the Canadian Rockies; kissing the sky at nearly 4000m. Surrounded by pine forest and shimmering lakes, it’s the perfect pitstop for a photo or three- just remember to bring extra memory cards… You’ll need them!

The high mountains and deep valleys of the Cariboo Region offer the perfect backdrop for a western-style adventure. Immerse yourself in the world of a Cowboy on a local ranch and while away your days trotting on horseback, sitting by the crackling fire or simply taking in those mountain views.

It’s no wonder Vancouver is heralded as the world’s most liveable cities; with its vast park grounds, historic Gastown district and oodles of gastronomic delights on offer, you’ll soon fall in love with the city’s multicultural charm. Sitting in stark contrast to the rugged nature of the rest of the country, this is a highlight of western Canada that shouldn’t be missed.

Pacific Rim National Park is one of the best places in Canada to spot wild black bears in their natural habitat. Heading out on a large rubber dinghy, you’ll have the chance to spot these magnificent creatures for yourself. Between the washed-up driftwood, you can watch the bears scurrying along the water in search of food.

Between Vancouver and the Rocky Mountains is a fertile wine valley full of sun-drenched orchards and shimmering lakes with sandy beaches. Pick ripe peaches and strawberries and enjoy a picnic in the grass. Sip a glass of deep red Canadian wine, read a book on your terrace or top up your tan on one of the many beaches in the area.