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Places to Visit in Canada — From National Parks to Hidden Gems

Lakes, mountains, small towns, and roadside stops we found along the way. Each one with practical details to help you decide if it's worth the drive.

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Aerial view of a sandy beach with parked vehicles and beachgoers along the shoreline, and two speedboats creating wake trails in turquoise water offshore

Reynolds Ponds, Manitoba: What to Know Before You Go

A flooded quarry turned impossibly blue fishing spot in southeastern Manitoba — here's the history, the geology, the access road and the safety you need before you go.
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Wide river with forested shorelines under a bright blue sky dotted with white clouds, viewed from a concrete barrier in the foreground

Seven Sisters Falls & Generating Station: The Falls That Became a Dam

The name promises a waterfall; the river delivers a power station. Here's the story of Seven Sisters, its hydro dam, and the Whitemouth Falls park where the water still falls.
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A black dachshund on a leash stands on a forest trail with wooden bridges and railings, surrounded by coniferous trees and a small stream, with hikers visible on the elevated walkway ahead

Pinawa Suspension Bridge & Channel Heritage Walk: A Complete Guide

A 54-metre "Labour of Love" over the Pinawa Channel, a three-season walk, a tubing run and 28 km of Trans Canada Trail — here's how to make the most of Pinawa.
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Trail parking area with Canadian flags, parked vehicle, and wooded surroundings

St. Adolphe Friendship Trail: A Small Trail With a Big Story, 30 Minutes From Winnipeg

A short trail along the Red River with 45 birdhouses, wooden carvings, picnic firepits and a story that started during the pandemic. Half an hour from Winnipeg.
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Vibrant sunset over a calm Manitoba lake with orange, red, and yellow clouds reflected in the water, dark sand beach in the foreground

Big Tree Park (Parc Gros Arbre): A Tree, a Beach, and a Métis Story

A centuries-old cottonwood, a sandy beach on Lake Manitoba, and a Métis community that still speaks Michif French. An hour from Winnipeg, and unlike anywhere else nearby.
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