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Guide Article / Acadian Peninsula

Regions in Brief in Acadian Peninsula

Shippagan & Miscou Island Both Shippagan and Miscou Island require detours off Route 11, but they're each worth the detour if you're interested in glimpsing Acadian New Brunswick…

Guide Article / Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore

Driving Tours in Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore

This section assumes you'll drive northeastward from Halifax toward Cape Breton. Between Halifax and Sheet Harbour, the route plays hide-and-seek with the coast, touching coastal views…

Guide Article / Yarmouth

Side Trips in Yarmouth

The Atlantic coast between Yarmouth and Halifax is that quaint, maritime Nova Scotia you see on laminated place mats and calendars. Lighthouses and weathered, shingled buildings perch…

Guide Article / Digby

Active Pursuits in Digby

Bicycling Near Digby Brier Island is a great destination for mountain bikers. Just 6 by 2km wide (4 by 1 1/2 miles), it's the right scale for spending a slow afternoon poking around…

Guide Article / Annapolis Royal

Side Trips in Annapolis Royal

Kejimkujik National Park About 45km (28 miles) southeast of Annapolis Royal is a popular national park that's a world apart from coastal Nova Scotia. Kejimkujik National Park, founded…

Guide Article / Jeju-do

Side Trips in Jeju-do

Taking a day trip to an outlying island lets you explore the beauty of the southern seas around Jeju-do and experience life in a remote fishing village. There are hundreds of tiny…

Guide Article / Coeur d'Alene

Active Pursuits in Coeur d'Alene

Coeur d'Alene is an outdoor playground. Twenty-five miles long, glacier-dug Lake Coeur d'Alene is the center of activities. Boating, sailing, jet-skiing, water-skiing, fishing, and…

Guide Article / Busan

Active Pursuits in Busan

Beaches Dadaepo Beach -- On the western side of Busan is this beach where the Nakdong River joins the sea. Perfect for families with small children, the waters are quite shallow and…

Guide Article / Marbella

Active Pursuits in Marbella

From Guadlalamina to Cabopino, the Marbella coastline stretches for 26km (16 miles) of sunny, sandy beaches. In the post-millennium, Marbella's beaches have been cleaned up and better…

Guide Article / Vernal

Active Pursuits in Vernal

In addition to the outdoor recreation areas described in this section, see the sections "Dinosaur National Monument" and "Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area," as well. Basin…

Guide Article / Salt Lake City

Active Pursuits in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City is an excellent base for skiing and snowboarding, and plenty of opportunities for hiking and other warm-weather activities lie just outside the city in the 1.3-million…

Guide Article / Majorca

Driving Tours in Majorca

Mountainous Mallorca’s dramatic scenery is best appreciated by driving. This daylong circuit of 142km (88 miles) begins and ends in Palma.As you leave Palma heading west on Ma-1, the…

Guide Article / Nelson

Active Pursuits in Nelson

Fishing Fishing is legendary in 200m-deep (656-ft.) Kootenay Lake, which has 500km (311 miles) of lakefront. For guided trips and advice, contact Split Shot Charters (tel. 877/368-FISH…

Guide Article / Cranbrook

Active Pursuits in Cranbrook

Fishing Eighteen area rivers, including the Elk River, St. Mary River, and Kootenay, are often rated among Canada's top fishing destinations. Trophy fish are taken all season long. For…

Guide Article / Golden

Active Pursuits in Golden

Fishing The Columbia River runs through town and offers fair fishing for rainbow trout and kokanee salmon. There's better fishing in the Kinbasket Lake section of the river, which…

Guide Article / British Columbia

Active Pursuits in British Columbia

Biking Most of western Canada's highways are wide and well maintained, and thus well suited for long-distance bicycle touring. Most resort areas offer rentals (it's a good idea to call…

Guide Article / British Columbia

In Depth in British Columbia

Canada's westernmost region has a lot to offer travelers, including dramatic landscapes, a vibrant arts culture, and unparalleled access to outdoor recreation. British Columbia and the…

Guide Article / Kamloops

Active Pursuits in Kamloops

Sun Peaks Resort, on Todd Mountain Road, Heffley Creek (tel. 800/807-3257 or 250/578-7232, 250/578-7232 for snow report; www.sunpeaksresort.com), is a major all-season resort and…

Guide Article / Williams Lake

Active Pursuits in Williams Lake

Red Shreds Bike and Board Shop, 95 S. First Ave. (tel. 250/398-7873; www.redshreds.com), offers a bounty of information on local hiking, mountain biking, and kayaking; bike and kayak…

Guide Article / Queen Charlotte Islands

Active Pursuits in Queen Charlotte Islands

Fishing Langara Fishing Adventures (tel. 800/668-7544 or 604/232-5532; www.langara.com) offers fishing packages with accommodations at two of the most exclusive lodges in western…

Guide Article / Central Vancouver Island

Driving Tours in Central Vancouver Island

En Route to Vancouver Island's Wild West Coast From Parksville, Hwy. 4 cuts due west, climbing up over the mountainous spine of Vancouver Island before dropping into Port Alberni, at…

Guide Article / Sun Valley

Active Pursuits in Sun Valley

Sun Valley's claim to fame is its world-class ski resort (tel. 800/786-8259 or 208/622-2151; www.sunvalley.com). You can choose from two mountains with more than 2,000 skiable acres…

Guide Article / Whistler

Active Pursuits in Whistler

Canoeing & KayakingThe 3-hour River of Golden Dreams Kayak & Canoe Tour is a great way for novices, intermediates, and experts to get acquainted with the beautiful stretch of…

Guide Article / Pacific Rim National Park

Active Pursuits in Pacific Rim National Park

Birding -- The Tofino/Ucluelet area is directly in the path of the Pacific Flyway and attracts tens of thousands of birds and wildfowl; it’s also home to bald eagles. The area…

Guide Article / Pacific Rim National Park

Regions in Brief in Pacific Rim National Park

Ucluelet When fishing was the premier industry on the coast, a constant flow of ships frequented Ucluelet's processing and packing plants. With the boom in eco-tourism, however, the…