Canada's Best Summer Vacation Spots
Golden, British Columbia
Golden may not be as well-known as Victoria, but if you are travelling westward this year, plan to spend some time in this mecca for outdoors and wildlife adventure. Play in the sun this summer while you enjoy some stellar hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, paragliding and even heli-rafting! Golden is idyllically located in the middle of six National Parks including Glacier and Yoho (which will all offer free entry in 2017!), however be sure to also visit the Columbia Wetlands, North America’s longest protected wetlands (home to over 200 different species of birds and animals) just south of the city, which is also ideal for water sports. If it’s wildlife you seek, stop by the Grizzly Bear Refuge at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort where you can view famous resident bear, Boo, or take a walk on the wild side with wolves at the Wolf Centre.