Canada's Best Small Cities
These cities should definitely be on your itinerary if you're travelling in Canada!
Not everyone likes big cities like Toronto or Vancouver. There are many places in Canada for those who prefer smaller cities and towns: from fishing villages in the mountains to towns with very peculiar and even crazy entertainment. The popular travel portal Travel+Leisure has compiled a list of 12 small Canadian towns that are a must-see.
Golden, British Columbia
Surrounded by six national parks at once, Golden is an ideal starting point for exploring the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It is also home to Canada's tallest suspension bridge, river rafting sites and a wolf sanctuary.
Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec
Baie-Saint-Paul is among the cultural capitals of Canada. Here you can find musicians, artists and acrobats performing in the streets and visit many art galleries. Just an hour's drive from Quebec City, this place is the epitome of French-Canadian charm.
Churchill, Manitoba.
Churchill, known as the polar bear capital of the world, attracts wildlife enthusiasts from all over. It's also a great place for whale watching and the Northern Lights, which are visible up to 300 nights a year. There are no roads to Churchill — it can only be reached by plane or train, which makes the city even more attractive to adventurers.
Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
Painted Victorian houses, workshops and historic gardens make Mahone Bay one of Atlantic Canada's most picturesque cities.
Tofino, British Columbia
The coastal town of Tofino on Vancouver Island is highly regarded among surfers, foodies and outdoor enthusiasts. It is located on Aboriginal land and is surrounded by a UNESCO World Heritage Biosphere Reserve.
Elora, Ontario.
Elora is just an hour and a half drive from Toronto. Historic 19th-century buildings make up the city, home to a community of artists, chefs and entrepreneurs. It's easy to spend a day wandering around the charming shops here, but the main attraction is the Elora-George Reserve.
Victoria-by-the-Sea, Prince Edward Island
It is arguably one of the most beautiful villages in Prince Edward Island. It is popular for kayaking, shellfish tours and seafood restaurants.
Banff, Alberta.
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The resort town of Banff is located in the national park of the same name. It's a great place for hiking, climbing Mt Rundle, skiing, paddling in the glacial lakes and of course, for unforgettable views.
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
The city is known for its vineyards, atmospheric historic homes and proximity to Niagara Falls. With a well-developed transportation system and numerous bike rental stations, you won't even need a car to explore all there is to explore.
St. Andrews, New Brunswick
A 30-minute drive from the border point between New Brunswick and Maine, USA, lies the town of St Andrews. It's the perfect place to stop if you're heading into Fandi National Park. For a truly unforgettable experience, head to Ministers Island. It can only be reached via a sandbar that appears at low tide.
Dawson, Yukon.
At the peak of the Klondike gold rush in 1898, Dawson's population exceeded 30,000; today it has just over 1,000 residents. Memories of those days are preserved in the architecture and artifacts of the city's museum. And for the more adventurous, the local bar serves the famous Sourtoe Cocktail, a whisky with a human toe floating in it.
Trinity, Newfoundland and Labrador
Beautifully preserved New England-style houses, calligraphic street signs and a thriving theatre tradition make Trinity one of Newfoundland's most famous towns. It's a whale-watching destination and in summer hosts the New Founde Lande Trinity Pageant, in which local actors and singers literally transport visitors back to the 1700s.
