The beautiful lakes Louise & Moraine in the Banff National Park, Canada, and views from three popular scenic hikes in the surrounding area. In the video: Lake Louise (0:05), Fairview Mountain Trail (0:32), Lake Agnes Trail (1:55), Plain of the Six Glaciers Trail (2:45), Moraine Lake (3:14), Larch Valley-Sentinel Pass Trail (4:13).
Old Québec, a historic district of Québec City, is inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List as “the cradle of the French civilization in America”. In the video: Château Frontenac, Notre-Dame des Victoires, Place-Royale & Le Quartier du Petit-Champlain, Terrasse Dufferin, Basilique Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Québec, St. Lawrence River, the Parliament, the City Fortifications, Citadelle de Québec. Also two places outside of Québec, but closely related to it: Montmorency Falls Park and Sanctuaire/Basilica Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré.
Jasper National Park (Alberta) is one of the Canadian Rocky Mountain parks. The Canadian Rockies are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site for their striking mountain landscape. Main sites in the video: Maligne Lake (0:01), Spirit Island on Maligne Lake (1:36), Medicine Lake (2:33), Jasper Lake (3:17), Athabasca River (3:31), along the Icefields Parkway (3:45, 4:45), Honeymoon Lake (4:13), Angel Glacier at Mount Edith Cavell (5:13), Athabasca Falls (6:17), Tangle Falls (6:41), Sunwapta Falls (6:57), Columbia Icefield (7:21), Whistlers Mountain (8:28).
The Alpine Circuit at Lake O'Hara is considered by many the most scenic day hike in the Canadian Rockies, or at least - one of the top three. Locations in the video (first appearance, if many): Lake O'Hara (0:05), Wiwaxy Gap (1:11), Huber Ledges Alpine Route (1:28), Lake Oesa (1:44), Victoria Lake (2:23), Lefroy Lake (2:30), Victoria Falls (2:32), Yukness Ledges (2:50), Hungabee Lake (3:06), Opabin Lake (3:11), Mary Lake (3:43), Schaffer Lake (4:59), Seven Veils Falls (5:18).
Waterton Lakes National Park is the Canadian side of the Waterton Glacier International Peace Park (on the American side is the Glacier National Park). The Park is UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Crypt Lake hike is famous for its scenery and is one of the best hikes in the area.
The Canadian Badlands stretch mostly along the Red Deer River in Alberta, between the Dinosaur Provincial Park and Drumheller. The Dinosaur Provincial Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site. In the video: Dinosaur Provincial Park (0:01), Red Deer River (0:43, 2:01), Atlas Cole Mine (2:15), Hoodoos along the Hoodoos Trail, Road 10 (2:34), Drumheller World's Largest Dinosaur (3:38), Royal Tyrrell Museum (3:47), Horse Thief Canyon (4:04), Orkney Viewpoint (4:32), Horseshoe Canyon (4:39).
The Canadian Rockies - one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world. The Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks are on the UNESCO World Heritage list. In the Video: Yoho National Park, British Columbia: Iceline Trail (0:05), Takakkaw Falls (0:05), Emerald Lake (1:26), Lake O'Hara Alpine Cirquit (1:54) Banff National Park, Alberta: Bow Lake (3:54), Peyto Lake (4:22), Mistaya Canyon (5:03), Helen Lake Trail (5:35), Panther Falls (6:48), Parker Ridge Trail (7:06), Lake Louise (8:12), Lake Agnes Trail (8:28), Larch Valley-Sentinel Pass Trail (9:08), Moraine Lake (9:34), Sulphur Mountain (9:50), Johnston Canyon (10:03) Jasper National Park, Alberta: Wilcox Pass Trail (10:41), Columbia Icefield (11:08), Sunwapta Falls (11:19), Cavell Meadows Trail (11:48), Athabasca Falls (12:32), Tangle Falls (12:53) Mt Robson Provincial Park, British Columbia: Berg Lake Trail (12:38)
Berg Lake Trail is frequently quoted as one of the finest trails in the Canadian Rockies and in North America. Main locations, as shown in the video (first appearance, if many): Mt Robson (0:05), Robson River (0:25), Kinney Lake (0:39), Valley of a Thousand Falls (0:48), Falls of the Pool (1:52), Emperor Falls (2:19), Mist Glacier (2:39), Berg Lake (2:55), Berg Glacier (3:08) Views from Mumm Basin trail (4:03), Robson Glacier (4:10 on the left), Hargreaves Glacier & Lake (5:17), Mt Robson from the Visitors Center (5:50).
The Cabot Trail is a famous scenic road on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is 297 km/185 mi highway loop crossing the Cape Breton Highlands National Park with spectacular coastal views and highland scenery.
Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, is on the UNESCO World Heritage List: "More recent glacial action has resulted in some spectacular scenery, with coastal lowland, alpine plateau, fjords, glacial valleys, sheer cliffs, waterfalls and many pristine lakes". In the video - hiking in Gros Morne: Western Brook Pond Overlook hike and Gros Morne Mountain hike.
The Thousand Islands are more than 1,800 islands in the St. Lawrence River, along the border between United States (New York State) and Canada (Ontario). This scenic area was a retreat for the elite in the late 19th century, and today is a popular tourist destination. The most famous between many beautiful island mansions in the area is the Boldt Castle on Heart Island.
Garibaldi Provincial Park is a wilderness park located north of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The park is famous with natural beauty and stunning views on its trails.
The Mauricie National Park (Parc National de la Mauricie) is located in the province of Quebec, Canada, It is famous for its 150 lakes and hiking trails with beautiful vistas, and it is a popular location for camping, canoeing and kayaking.
The Stawamus Chief is one of the largest granite monoliths in the world, located near the town of Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It has three main peaks, separated by deep gullies, the highest peak rises 700 m (2,300 ft) above the nearby Howe Sound. The Stawamus Chief is one of the most popular hiking trails around Vancouver - a challenging steep trail up and down the three peaks, with incredible views over Howe Sound and to the north to Garibaldi Provincial Park. The indigenous people considered the Chief a place of spiritual significance. At the end of the video: a couple of shots from the nearby Shannon Falls.
Joffre Lakes Park in British Columbia, Canada, is renowned for its breathtaking mountain scenery, featuring glaciers, dense woodlands, and turquoise glacier lakes. The park has three lakes: Lower, Middle, and Upper Joffre Lakes. Their turquoise color results from glacial silt in the water, which reflects the green and blue of the sunlight. Located a three-hour drive from Vancouver, the park is a favorite destination due to its scenic hike that links the three lakes. Beyond Upper Lake, the trail ascends steeply, passing waterfalls and approaching a glacier, offering spectacular views of the lakes below. Visitors must obtain a day-use permit to enter the park.