Top 5: summer vacation ideas in Canada

Try my five favourite summer vacation ideas for families in Canada:


New Brunswick Beaches
Take a dip in the warmest ocean waters north of Virginia. Try Parlee Beach in the heart of Acadia, or hunt for fossils at Cape Enrage. Witness the world’s highest tides at the Bay of Fundy, and walk North America’s few remaining white coastal dunes.Visit the New Brunswick tourism site

Gaspé Charms
This Quebec peninsula packs in ancient mountains, fragile tundra, raging rivers, vast forests and rugged coastlines. Book a stay in a picturesque seaside village, then explore Forillon Natural Park , Percé Rock’s enduring vista and Bonaventure Island’s bird sanctuary.Visit the Gaspésie tourism site

Montreal Festival Partying
The International Jazz Fest kicks off June 25 to July 6, 2010. Enjoy free outdoor shows from noon to midnight. Then stick around for the premiere comedy fest Just for Laughs, on July 7 – 18, 2010. What rising stars will you discover?Visit the Montreal tourism site

Prince Edward County

This large island in southern Ontario holds a double whammy: some of the finest wineries in Canada AND one of the country’s best beaches – Sandbanks. Also gourmet restaurants, a thriving artists’ community and historic settlements.Visit the Prince Edward County tourism site

Rockies Adventure
Tackle whitewater rafting, an Athabasca Glacier icewalk, guided horseback rides, canoeing turquoise lakes and spectacular hiking trails. Then relax with a sightseeing gondola lift or a natural hot springs soak. Visit the Jasper tourism site Visit the Banff tourism site