There's truly never been a better time to explore our own country. With national pride on the rise - and, um, the Canadian dollar on the decline - consider making your next vacation destination somewhere right here in the Great White North. From epic sand dunes in Saskatchewan, to majestic rock formations in Alberta, to laidback ice fishing in the Northwest Territories, Canada is as diverse as it is vast. It's time to fall back in love with our home, and here are 25 places where you can do just that.

Denny Island, BC
Found in the heart of B.C.'s mystical Great Bear Rainforest, which comprises 6.4 million hectares and is home to the rare white spirit bear, Denny Island is a secluded but unforgettable wilderness destination. Book a stay at the Heiltsuk-owned Shearwater Resort, which offers lodging, eco tours and fishing expeditions. Prepare to be wowed by the area's dark-water fjords, quiet forest trails, and beautiful ocean life.

Prince Edward County, ON
Ontario's burgeoning wine country (move over, Niagara-on-the-Lake!), Prince Edward County is a charming region on Lake Ontario's northeast shore, about a two-hour drive from Toronto. Hang your hat at the designforward Drake Devonshire inn, then head out for a day of wine tasting at places like Hinterland Wine Company (sparkling), Closson Chase Winery (Pinot Gris and Chardonnay), and Traynor Family Vineyard (Pét-nat and orange). Cap it off with fried pickerel and chips at Sand & Pearl.

Churchill, MB
Northern lights, polar bears, beluga whales - who knew you could find all three of these things in Canada, let alone all in the same town? Churchill, located 1,000 kilometres north of Winnipeg on Hudson Bay, is only accessible by plane or train. There are plenty of different tour options available here, from helicopter rides, to northern-lights viewing parties, to wilderness expeditions designed for spotting polar bears, belugas and wolves.

Inuvik, NW
Located north of the Arctic Circle on the Beaufort Delta - the largest freshwater delta in Canada - Inuvik is a true Northwest Territories hidden gem that shares the cultures of the Inuvialuit, Gwich'in and Métis Peoples. In winter, explorers can snowmobile, snowshoe, ice fish, and spot incredible Arctic wildlife, including caribou and Arctic foxes. In summer, the city boasts incredible landscapes for hiking and canoeing - plus the incomparable experience of round-the-clock sunlight, often referred to as the Midnight Sun. Who needs sleep when there's so much to see?

Jasper, AB
After a devastating fire in July 2024, Jasper is ready to welcome visitors once again - and needs them more than ever. This picturesque town, located in Jasper National Park within Alberta's towering Rocky Mountains, is an adventurer's dream. From awe-inspiring hiking trails to quiet canoeing and heart-pumping rock climbing, there's no shortage of activities for all fitness levels. Spend the day exploring the park, then settle in at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge for some well-deserved rest.

Big Muddy Valley, SK
Saskatchewan's grand Big Muddy Valley is home to jaw-dropping rocky landscapes that rival anything found in Utah or Arizona. Be sure to visit Castle Butte, a 70-metre-tall sandstone and clay formation, as well as the Outlaw Caves, where outlaws hid from authorities in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Consider staying two hours outside of the valley in Moose Jaw, which is billed as “Canada's most notorious city” and boasts a series of underground tunnels where Al Capone is rumoured to have hidden.

Read about the 19 other destinations you can explore in Canada.

This story has been edited and condensed for clarity. Read the original version in the Spring/Summer 2025 edition of driver magazine.

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