As the second largest country in the world, and with a smaller population than the state of California, Canada is an adventurer’s paradise. Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories, and all 13 have unique cultures, landscapes, and attractions to experience.
Use the links below to explore the provinces and territories from coast to coast to coast.
Alberta
Alberta is the place where the prairies meet the mountains. With Banff, Jasper, Waterton, Elk Island, and Wood Buffalo National Parks within its borders, Alberta has a flair for dramatic rugged mountain and forest landscapes. There are many provincial parks, and you can see all of the wildlife Canada is famous for in this province. The rivers that descend from the Rocky Mountains have also created vast badlands that rival those in the Dakotas, Utah, and Arizona. Plan a trip to Alberta and you’ll leave with a long list of things you still want to do there.
British Columbia
Beautiful British Columbia. This tagline is on the license plates and it’s not hard to see why. With practically endless coastline, remote islands, world class mountain sports, a respectable wine country, and a rugged interior, BC has everything. They are Canada’s hippie child, and in a place that is green and lush year round, who can blame them. Pack a rain jacket and get yourself to Canada’s west coast to experience this glorious province.
Northwest Territories
The NWT is remote. If you’ve seen shows like Ice Road Truckers, this is the place. Remote doesn’t mean barren, though. NWT is as big as France, Portugal, and Spain combined, and is full of massive hidden gems and some of the best northern lights viewing in the world. NWT is truly epic. I guarantee you will find something in this territory that will amaze you in a jaw on the floor kind of way.
Manitoba (link coming soon)
Don’t let its lack of notoriety fool you. Manitoba is the heart of Canada. It is where east meets west meets north, and it is culturally an important place in Metis history. From Winnipeg’s Red River Valley to Churchill’s polar bears and everything in between, this province offers a cultural and environmental story that will inspire travelers to move in ways that respect the earth and her resilient people.
Quebec (link coming soon)
Even though there are over 70 Indigenous languages spoken in Canada, it is officially a bilingual country. Quebec is Canada’s Francophone headquarters and has a unique French Canadian culture. This province feels European sometimes, and is very committed to maintaining a distinct French Canadian culture. Montreal is a cultural hub, and Quebec City is like something straight out of a colonial romance novel. This part of Canada has a strong Indigenous history, and is the traditional home of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy (who you might know as the Iroquois). So, grab a French dictionary and explore this one-of-a-kind province.
