The second largest country in the world, Canada occupies a generous portion of North America. Divided into ten provinces and three territories, Canada stretches from the Pacific Ocean in the west to the Atlantic Ocean in the east, and borders the Arctic Ocean to the north.
Along the wild west coast of the Pacific Ocean, the province of British Columbia has great whale watching, ancient old growth forests, and an abundance of wildlife. The Rocky Mountains, shared with the neighbouring province of Alberta, are renown for spectacular scenery and wildlife viewing. West of the Rockies, the vast prairies extend from Alberta through Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Central Canada is made up of the large provinces of Quebec and... (... more information below the photos)
Purple Starfish A purple starfish clings to a rock at low tide in Raft Cove on Northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. |
Kelp Beds Low tide in San Josef Bay on Northern Vancouver Island leaves beautiful colored kelp beds on the beaches. |
Campbell River Pier Salt water fishing is a regular event along the pier in Campbell River, British Columbia. |
Campbell River Shoreline The shoreline along the town of Campbell River in British Columbia, Canada is occupied with all types of fishing boats. |
Campbell River Wharf The wharf along the shoreline in Campbell River, British Columbia is great for fishing, walking or just checking out the scenery. |
Lagoon Cove Shrimp Lagoon Cove on Northern Vancouver Island is an excellent location for catching shrimp. |
Shrimp Quality A local resident of Lagoon Cove on Northern Vancouver Island checks the quality of the shrimp he caught in the day. |
Lagoon Cove Signs Directions around Lagoon Cove on Vancouver Island are marked with handcrafted signs to help any tourists find the local attractions. |
Fishing Hut All the necessities you need for a day of fishing can be found in a hut on the pier in Lagoon Cove on Northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. |
Shrimp Deshelling A local resident deshelling his shrimp in Lagoon Cove on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. |
Alert Bay Totem Poles Alert Bay on Northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia displays totem poles representing many historical native legends. |
Memorial Totem Poles Memorial grounds in Alert Bay on Northern Vancouver Island where totem poles stay uninterrupted in their original location. |
Alert Bay Town The town of Alert Bay is situated on Cormorant Island on Northern Vancouver Island and is only accessible by boat or plane. |
Alert Bay Restaurant A restaurant sign indicates that time almost does seem to stand still in Alert Bay on Northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. |
Campfire Remains The remains of a campfire used by campers on the shores of Nimpkish Lake on Northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. |
Lake Nimpkish Camping Camping at Nimpkish Lake outside of Port McNeill is one of many quiet locations to camp on Northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. |
Nimpkish Lake Mountains The scenery that surrounds Nimpkish Lake in British Columbia, Canada is mainly rugged mountains. |
Nimpkish Lake Rocks The Nimpkish Lake shoreline on Northern Vancouer Island consists of rocks, water, forest and many species of wildlife. |
Firewood Work Tourist at work chopping firewood for a campfire at Nimpkish Lake outside of Port McNeill in British Columbia. |
Nimpkish Lake Campfire These quiet shores along the scenic Nimpkish Lake near Port McNeill on Northern Vancouver Island are the perfect campfire locales. |
Port McNeill Festival An annual festival known as the Orcafest is held annually in Port McNeill in British Columbia, Canada. |
Orcafest Celebration Enjoy a day of fun and amusement at the Orcafest celebration held annually in Port McNeill in British Columbia, Canada. |
Orca Statue A painted statue of an orca symbolizes Orcafest which is held annually in Port McNeill in British Columbia, Canada. |
Old Cedar Tree An old cedar tree is used for a shoe hanger in Holberg on Northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. |
Shoe Tree Exhibit The shoe tree on Northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada resembles a exhibit for used shoes. |
Cedar Shoe Tree The town of Holberg on Northern Vancouver Island has a tradition of letting tourists hang a shoe or a pair of shoes on an old cedar when returning from Cape Scott. |
Shoe Rack What looks like a shoe rack on some old cedar trees in Holberg on Northern Vancouver Island has actually become a traditional affair. |
Winter Harbour Moorage Winter Harbour has moorage available for any tourists wishing to check out this quaint little village on the Northern end of Vancouver Island in British Columbia. |
Winter Harbour Village The small village of Winter Harbour is located on the Northern end of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. |
Winter Harbour Dock Fisherman weigh their catch on the dock in Winter Harbour on Northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. |
Winter Harbour Scales Residents of Winter Harbour on Northern Vancouver Island use the scales on the pier for all the fish caught during the salmon season. |
Winter Harbour Houses Houses in Winter Harbour on Northern Vancouver Island are built on stilts along the boardwalk. |
Vancouver Island Trees Trees on Vancouver Island can grow to be outrageous sizes and shapes like this one in St. Josephs Bay in British Columbia, Canada. |
Tree Roots Enormous tree roots get uncovered by the massive storms that hit San Josef Bay on the West Coast of Northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia. |
San Josef Bay Tree Along the wilderness trails in San Josef Bay are fixtures like this fallen tree which are products of the many storms that hit the West Coast of Northern Vancouver Island. |
Cape Palmerston Huts When hiking on the Cape Scott Trail around Cape Palmerston on the West Coast of Northern Vancouver Island you will come across huts that are used for shelter in emergency situations. |
Emergency Shelter Sign A sign along the Cape Scott Trail on Northern Vancouver Island directs you to a shelter in case of an unforeseen emergency. |
Decorative Buoys Shelters along the Cape Scott Trail in Cape Scott Provincial Park are adorned with decorative buoys. |
Cape Palmerston Cottage When a storm developed in Cape Palmerston on the West Coast of Northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia this ancient cottage was used to provide protection from high winds. |
Cape Palmerston Coastline The coastline along the West Coast of Northern Vancouver Island in Cape Palmerston glistens with heavenly colors. |
Storm Calmness Calmness surrounds the waters of Cape Palmerston on the West Coast of Northern Vancouver Island after a storm passed through. |
Cape Palmerston Ocean View A photographer snapping photos of the ocean view from Cape Palmerston on the West Coast of Northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. |
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... Ontario. Quebec celebrates Canada's unique French language and heritage. The historic city of Quebec is a favourite with visitors. Ontario is a province of lakes, dominated by the massive Great Lakes. Canada's largest city, Toronto is situated on the shores of Lake Ontario while the impressive Niagara Falls straddle the Canada-US border.
The provinces of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador make up Atlantic Canada, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia are also known as the Canadian Maritimes. Here, one can explore the maritime way of life through heritage sites and quaint fishing villages.
Northern Canada, land of ice and snow, is divided into three territories: the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. From northern lights to Inuit culture, the north has a special flavour all of its own.
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