7 Unforgettable Weekend Getaway Destinations in Canada
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Lunenburg is another one of the best weekend trips in Canada and is a port town with a colorful and interesting history centered on seafaring. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is nicknamed “Home of the Bluenose” after the famous fishing ship that you can docked here. The ship, which also appears on the Canadian dime, was once the fastest racing schooner in the world. Today people can visit the ship and even take a two-hour sailing tour on board.
Life at sea is really central to the culture in Lunenburg. So, you will also want to make sure you have a plate of lobster or fish and chips, and take a heritage tour. However, the town’s Maritime history is only one piece of what makes Lunenburg special.
There are also great beaches, local wineries and farms, art galleries, and shopping boutiques in town. When it is time to refuel, the Ironworks Distillery makes vodka, rum, apple brandy and fruit liquers. Dining options range from a casual meal of mussels and chowder at the Salt Shaker Deli, to a seven-course tasting menu at the well-regarded Fleur de Sel.
Niagara Falls, Ontario
This is a place that cannot be left out for the best weekend trips in Canada. Niagara Falls, one of the most famous waterfalls in the world is located on the U.S./Canadian border between Canada’s Ontario and the U.S.’s state of New York.
The falls are immensely beautiful and are worth spending a couple days exploring from every angle. Stay at the Marriott Niagara Falls Hotel Fallsview and Spa, the closest hotel to the falls to be right by the action and enjoy the best views. You can see the falls by observation deck, cruises, aero car and more. Numerous entertainment attractions and dining establishments have grown up around the falls. After a day of exploring, you can unwind at the casino or one of many local restaurants and bars. The Edgewaters Tap and Grill is a great place to catch the fireworks over the falls and they have fun drink options.
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Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island, one of the maritime provinces of eastern Canada is a postcard-worthy destination offering scene after photogenic scene of beautiful red-sand beaches, fertile farmland, rolling hills and lighthouses. This makes it a shoe-in for being one of the best weekend trips in Canada.
Charlottetown, the capital of Prince Edward Island, is a small city, but has some interesting sites, like Victorian-era government buildings and a nice theatre and art gallery.
As one might expect, the area is known for its seafood. There are farm-to-table restaurants in abundance where fresh seafood, like lobster and mussels, and locally grown produce are the star of the show.
For many visitors, the Anne of Green Gables stories from their childhood are what have shaped their ideas of Prince Edward Island. Literature fans come to see the Green Gables Heritage Place and the island has changed little since the book series was first published at the beginning of the last century, fulfilling everyone’s childhood imagination of what the scenes in the book may have looked like.
