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Canadian summer holidays

Get out on the road again and dig even deeper into the fabulous corners of Canada
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Over the past couple of summers, vacationing Canadians got a great taste of the treasures right in our own backyard, reacquainting ourselves with all the wildlife and natural beauty Canada has to offer. This summer, keep that spirit alive with one or two of these exciting escapades.

QUEBEC

Îles de la Madeleine

You don’t have to go to the Caribbean to find a secluded white-sand beach. Quebec’s Magdalen Islands in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence offer several kilometres of white sand and sandstone cliffs, a peaceful retreat of eight major islands. Visitors discover the archipelago by hiking and biking the trails; taking to the sea with fishing, kayaking, windsurfing and boat tours; and learning about the region’s Mi’kmaq ancestry.

Must-do: It’s impossible to visit Îles de la Madeleine and not become engrossed in the area’s art galleries, craft studios and ceramic workshops. As well, you get in on some of the best home cooking you have ever tasted.

Best route: Air Canada flies to the islands during the summer, and the regional PAL Airlines makes regular flights in from destinations in Eastern Canada.

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