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Images of Canada


    Whenever we see "Images of Canada" posted, it's always disappointing to see that very little of Canada is actually shown. There are always lots of mountains, often a couple of beaches or lighthouses, and maybe one generic forest and another prairie scene. But there is so much more to see!

    We'd like to present a more comprehensive look at Canada, including 4 photos from each province and territory. We've posted not only the types of images that most people will expect, but some that will make even the most well-travelled people think about what they've missed so far. Very little that's man-made is shown - this is primarily Mother Nature's work. From sea to sea to sea, Canada is an amazing country.

    The gallery starts in British Columbia, moves east to Newfoundland and Labrador, and then north and west, finishing in the Yukon Territory. All of the images are protected by copyright, and have been posted with specific permission.



British Columbia

Grenville Channel - photo by Murray Lundberg
Grenville Channel, BC

Chilcotin River Valley in Farwell Canyon near Williams Lake - photo by Albert Normandin, courtesy of Destination BC
Chilcotin River Valley in Farwell Canyon, BC

Liard River Hot Springs at -18°C - photo by Murray Lundberg
Liard River Hot Springs, British Columbia

Mount Robson - photo by Murray Lundberg
Mount Robson, British Columbia


Alberta

Stone sheep near Jasper - photo by Murray Lundberg
Stone sheep near Jasper, Alberta

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump - photo by Murray Lundberg
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, Alberta

Horseshoe Canyon - photo by Murray Lundberg
Horseshoe Canyon, Alberta

Maligne Canyon - photo by Murray Lundberg
Maligne Canyon, Alberta


Saskatchewan

East Block, Grasslands National Park - photo by Eric Lindberg, courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan
East Block, Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan

Snow Geese at Blackstrap Provincial Park - photo by Greg Huszar Photography, courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan
Snow Geese, Blackstrap Provincial Park, Saskatchewan

Big Muddy Badlands - photo by Douglas E. Walker, courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan
Big Muddy Badlands, Saskatchewan

Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park - photo by Douglas E. Walker, courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan. In this park you'll find the highest point in Canada between Labrador and the Rocky Mountains - 1,392 metres, or 4,566 feet.
Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park , Saskatchewan


Manitoba

Bison at Lake Audy, Riding Mountain National Park - photo by Robyn Hanson
Bison at Lake Audy, Riding Mountain National Park, Manitoba

Pisew Falls on the Grass River in Pisew Falls Provincial Park is the largest accessible waterfall in Manitoba - photo by Robyn Hanson
Pisew Falls, Manitoba

Summer near Churchill - photo by Robyn Hanson
Summer near Churchill, Manitoba

The aurora borealis (Northern Lights) - photo by EverythingChurchill.com
The aurora borealis in Manitoba


Ontario

The view from the escarpment at Collingwood - photo by Murray Lundberg
, Ontario

Sunrise over Niagara Falls - photo by Murray Lundberg
Sunrise over Niagara Falls, Ontario

Port Stanley - photo by Murray Lundberg
Port Stanley, Ontario

A Mennonite farm - photo by Murray Lundberg
, Ontario


Québec

Plage du Havre Aubert, Magdalen Island - photo by Louise Mondoux
Plage du Havre Aubert, Magdalen Island, Quebec

Mont-Tremblant National Park - photo by Christian Savard
Mont-Tremblant National Park, Quebec

Percé Rock, Gaspé Peninsula - photo by Jean-Pierre Huard
Perce Rock, Quebec

Crater in Pingualuit National Park, Nunavik, Quebec - photo by Heiko Wittenborn
Pingualuit National Park, Nunavik, Quebec


New Brunswick

Hearst Lodge, Fundy Trail Parkway - photo courtesy of Tourism New Brunswick
, New Brunswick

Grand Falls Gorge - photo courtesy of Tourism New Brunswick
, New Brunswick

Fundy National Park - photo courtesy of Tourism New Brunswick
, New Brunswick

Miscou Bogs - photo courtesy of Tourism New Brunswick
Miscou Bogs, New Brunswick


Nova Scotia

Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site - photo by Dale Wilson
Kejimkujik National Park, Nova Scotia

Below: Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley - photo by Jamie Robertson
Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

Cabot Trail - photo by Wally Hayes
Cabot Trail, Nova Scotia

Burntcoat Head Park, site of the world's highest tides.
Burntcoat Head Park, Nova Scotia


Prince Edward Island

Greenwich Dunes - photo by John Sylvester, courtesy of Tourism PEI
Greenwich Dunes, Prince Edward Island

French River - photo by John Sylvester, courtesy of Tourism PEI
French River, Prince Edward Island

Seacow Head cliffs - photo by Barrett & MacKay, courtesy of Tourism PEI
Seacow Head cliffs, Prince Edward Island

The Confederation Bridge from Seven Mile Bay - photo by Barrett & MacKay, courtesy of Tourism PEI
The Confederation Bridge from Seven Mile Bay, Prince Edward Island


Newfoundland & Labrador

Newfoundland Fjord - photo by Matt MacGillivray
Newfoundland Fjord

Twillingate - photo by Robert Ciavarro
Icebergs at Twillingate, Newfoundland & Labrador

Newfoundland Mariner - photo by Joseph Novak
Outport in Newfoundland & Labrador

Tors Cove - photo by Derek Keats
Tors Cove, Newfoundland & Labrador


Nunavut

Lupine brightens up the banks of the Coppermine Heritage River - photo courtesy of Nunavut Tourism
Coppermine Heritage River, Nunavut

Exploring the coast of Devon Island - photo by Michelle Valberg, courtesy of Nunavut Tourism
Nunavut

Wildlife viewing at Elu Inlet Lodge - photo by Pfaff, courtesy of Nunavut Tourism
Wildlife viewing at Elu Inlet Lodge, Nunavut

Kayaking the Northwest Passage - photo by Michelle Valberg, courtesy of Nunavut Tourism
Nunavut


Northwest Territories

Trout River Gorge, Sambaa Deh Park - photo by Murray Lundberg
Trout River Gorge, Sambaa Deh Park, Northwest Territories

Fort Providence and the Mackenzie River - photo by Murray Lundberg
Fort Providence, Northwest Territories

Tsiigehtchic, the Mackenzie River and Arctic Red Rivers, and the Dempster Highway - photo by Murray Lundberg
Tsiigehtchic, Northwest Territories

Cameron Falls - photo by Murray Lundberg
Cameron Falls, Northwest Territories


Yukon Territory

Pooley Canyon, Windy Arm of Tagish Lake - photo by Murray Lundberg
Pooley Canyon, Windy Arm of Tagish Lake, Yukon Territory

Fall along the Top of the World Highway - photo by Murray Lundberg
Along the Top of the World Highway, Yukon Territory

North Fork Valley, Dempster Highway - photo by Murray Lundberg
North Fork Valley, Dempster Highway, Yukon Territory

The Lapie River, Canol Road - photo by Murray Lundberg
Lapie River, Canol Road, Yukon Territory