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8-Day Canadian Rockies Itinerary

I’d been to the Canadian Rockies with my parents when I was still in college. The majestic mountains and glacial lakes made a lasting impression on me. In fact, I thought it would be fun to work a summer job at one of the Canadian Parks like Banff or Jasper. Somehow, those plans never materialized, and I got busy with life.

When DH (Dear Hubby) and I were trying to figure out where to travel this summer, I came across a picture of the Canadian Rockies. Since DH had never been, I put together an 8-day trip with six weeks’ advance notice. My hope was to combine the sites I’d seen with my parents on the Tauck Tour, as well as see new places such as Emerald Lake at Yoho National Park.

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Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada

When we decided to visit Niagara Falls, everyone told us to book accommodations at Niagara-on-the-Lake. The town of 17,000 lies on the shores of Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Niagara River.

Although only a 30-minute drive north of Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake feels worlds away. You won’t find tacky souvenir shops or hoards of tourists blocking the sidewalks.

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Niagara Falls – New York, USA and Ontario, Canada

Niagara Falls, often known as the “8th Wonder of the World,” tops many people’s bucket lists. Consisting of three separate waterfalls (Horseshoe, American, and Bridal Veil), Niagara Falls stretches across the US and Canadian border. 

Although I had seen the falls as a child, I wanted to return as an adult. Although not the tallest set of waterfalls in North America (that designation belongs to Yosemite Falls), Niagara Falls is the largest by volume, pushing almost 6 million cubic feet of water over the top every minute.

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Canadian Atlantic Provinces – Trip Itinerary

New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia

We had a fabulous summer trip to the Canadian Atlantic Provinces. Here’s the trip itinerary and links to hotels and restaurants. You can also click to read blog posts about most of the places we visited.

Day One

Day Two

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