See what the experts are saying about Hudson Bay. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Planning a trip to such a vast and diverse country can present you with a bewildering array of choices. We've scoured all of Canada in search of the best places and experiences, and here we share our very personal and opinionated choices. We... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Fresh Lobster (Nova Scotia & New Brunswick): Wherever you see wooden lobster traps piled on a wharf, you'll know a fresh lobster meal isn't far away. The most productive lobster fisheries are around Shediac, New Brunswick, and all along Nova... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
The Best Luxury Hotels & Resorts Keltic Lodge (Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia; tel. 800/565-0444 or 902/285-2880): It's got grand natural drama in the sea-pounded cliffs that surround it, plus a generous measure of high culture. (Jackets... Continue reading »
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The best camping
Green Park Provincial Park (Tyne Valley, Prince Edward Island; tel. 902/831-7912): Can't afford your own well-maintained estate? This provincial campground makes a decent substitute. Set on a quiet inlet, the 88-hectare (217-acre) park is bui... Continue reading »
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The best family vacations
Fundy National Park and Vicinity (New Brunswick): You'll find swimming, hiking, and kayaking at this extraordinary national park -- and plenty of attractions and programs for kids, too. Don't overlook biking in the hills east of the park or r... Continue reading »
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The best festivals and celebrations
International Busker Festival (Halifax, Nova Scotia): In early August, the 10-day International Busker Festival brings together talented street performers from around the world, performing in their natural habitat. Best of all, it's free.... Continue reading »
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The best scenic drives
Cape Breton's Cabot Trail (Nova Scotia): This 300km (186-mile) loop through the uplands of Cape Breton Highlands National Park is a world-class excursion. You'll see Acadian fishing ports, pristine valleys, and some of the most picturesque co... Continue reading »
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The best travel experiences
Exploring the Cabot Trail (Nova Scotia): This wildly scenic driving loop around Cape Breton Highlands National Park delivers a surplus of dramatic coastal scenery. Take a few days to explore the area. You can hike blustery headlands, scope fo... Continue reading »
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The best views
Cape Enrage (New Brunswick): Just east of Fundy National Park, you'll find a surprisingly harsh coastal terrain of high rocky cliffs pounded by the sea. Route 915 offers a wonderful detour off the beaten path. Signal Hill (Newfoundland): S... Continue reading »
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The best walks
Halifax's Waterfront (Nova Scotia): Take your time strolling along Halifax's working waterfront. You can visit museums, board a historic ship or two, enjoy a snack, and take an inexpensive ferry ride across the harbor and back. Come evening,... Continue reading »
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The best wildlife watching
Whales at Digby Neck (Nova Scotia): For a chance to see fin, minke, or humpback whales, choose from a plethora of whale-watching outfitters located along this narrow peninsula of remote fishing villages. Right, sperm, blue, and pilot whales,... Continue reading »
