Matador's Ultimate Guide to Atlantic Canada

An incomparable coastal escape ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Atlantic Canada]( Matador's Ultimate Guide to Atlantic Canada Hi all, With coves, large pine forests, crisp air, pristine fjords, and overwhelming tranquility — Atlantic Canada is one of the greatest places to spend time in nature. Comprising of [New Brunswick]( [Nova Scotia]( [Prince Edward Island]( and [Newfoundland and Labrador]( Atlantic Canada covers an area of 195,000 square miles, but is home to only 2.3 million inhabitants. You could travel far and wide and barely brush arms with another human. With such a large area to cover, dive into our collection of must-see highlights across these captivating regions. From charming coastal villages to breathtaking national parks, plan your journey through this charming corner of the world. [EXPLORE EASTERN CANADA]( [GuideGeek]( Get Inspired [Nova Scotia]( Find Peace and Adventure in Atlantic Canada’s Amazing Natural Landscapes This area is an incomparable coastal outdoor escape, leaving plenty of space for travelers who want to fish, hike, and kayak without bumping into anyone. Find out about all Canada has to offer active travelers who want to get away from it all. [READ MORE]( [hiking]( Atlantic Canada: Routes to Adventure Atlantic Canada’s complex (and awesome) geography takes a bit of study to get your head around. There are four provinces—New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island—each with extraordinary landscapes, adventure options, and, as Taylor Burk and Hayley Gendron found out, some of the kindest people you’ll meet anywhere. Follow their routes to adventure across Atlantic Canada. [WATCH NOW]( [Cape Breton]( How To Explore the Wild Shores of Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia From one of the world’s most beautiful road trips to marine wildlife to outdoor pursuits, and from local crafts to excellent seafood, Cape Breton feels like a well-deserved retreat in a largely untouched region of Nova Scotia. Here’s how to enjoy it. [READ MORE]( [New Brunswick]( Road Trip Itinerary for Seeing the Best of New Brunswick A week isn’t long enough to experience everything New Brunswick has to offer, but it’s a sufficient window in which to undertake an introductory road trip. [READ MORE]( [Puffin]( Elliston Puffins: How To See These Awesome Birds in Newfoundland Watching puffins in Newfoundland is something you really shouldn’t miss if you find yourself on this rocky east coast Canadian island. It’s a “quintessential” experience, if you will; it is, after all, the province’s official bird. [READ MORE]( [UFO]( This Small Town in Nova Scotia Is Canada's UFO Capital In the tiny fishing village of Shag Harbour, multiple witnesses saw something crash into the Atlantic Ocean. Fast forward 55 years to today, and Shag Harbour is now the self-appointed UFO capital of Canada. If many in the community had their way, Shag Harbour would resemble Roswell, the New Mexico city with a robust, alien-themed tourism industry. Others aren’t so sure. The one thing that everyone can agree on is that the community is home to the only government-recognized UFO sighting in the world. [READ MORE]( [Atlantic Canada]( Matador's Series: Atlantic Canada, 4 Unforgettable Provinces Canada’s four Atlantic provinces seem subtle, quiet, peaceful on the outside — old-fashioned lighthouses, Scottish lilts in the villages, fresh seafood gathering communities around the dinner table. But don’t get used to the slower pace — this is also the land of icebergs, of the world’s most extreme tides, of humpback whales, fjords, and red-sand beaches. This is the Canada outside your back door. [READ MORE]( Nature + Adventure [Iceburgs]( Everything You Need To Know About Iceberg Alley, Newfoundland's Dramatic Stretch of Icebergs Iceberg Alley is a stretch of coastline along the northeastern coast of North America, extending from Newfoundland to Maine. It’s named for the large number of icebergs that drift down from the Arctic each year. Though it might sound a bit nerve-wracking, traveling through Iceberg Alley is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see some of the world’s most incredible natural wonders up close. [READ MORE]( [Fox]( Photographer Captures Extraordinary Shots of a Cross Fox in Canada A melanistic variety of the commonly spotted red fox, sporting a magnificent red and black coat and a white-tipped tail, was spotted by talented photographer Sam Gaby in Newfoundland, Canada. [READ MORE]( [Gros Morne]( Hiker's Guide To Gros Morne National Park At nearly 700 square miles, Gros Morne is both a hefty UNESCO World Heritage Site and the second-largest national park in Atlantic Canada. With its unique geology, rare plant species, ancient glacier-carved cliffs, and fjords (both saltwater and fresh), you’ll want to set aside at least four days to explore this beauty. It can get busy during peak season — from June to September — though it seldom feels crowded. [READ MORE]( [Iceburg]( Whales, Seabirds, and Icebergs: How To See the Newfoundland and Labrador "Big 3" Canada’s easternmost province is one of the best places in the world to spend your days counting seabirds, whales, and icebergs — from land or sea. This is where puffins nest along rocky cliffs, where humpbacks visit annually to feed, and where icebergs float south along the shore every spring and summer. [READ MORE]( Food + Culture [Sea Caves]( What It’s Like Dining on the Ocean Floor in Sea Caves Carved by the World’s Highest Tides When the tide goes out twice daily in the Bay of Fundy, it goes out far. As the ocean funnels into, then back out, of the bay between the Atlantic Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, it rises, then drops some 50 feet, making it the world’s largest tidal range. That gives Bay of Fundy Adventures a six-hour window to host Savour the Sea Caves: An Ocean Floor Culinary Adventure, a dining experience hosted at caves carved into red cliffs by monumental tidal forces. [READ MORE]( [clam chowder]( Nova Scotia’s Official Chowder Trail Is a Must for Any Seafood Lover The Chowder Trail started in 2016 and takes curious eaters down the coastline of the peninsula and past some of the oldest and most photographed lighthouses in the Americas. While the views are great, it’s the famous seafood served up nearby that eaters really need to take the path for. [READ MORE]( [Lobster]( 9 Trip-Defining Food and Drink Experiences To Have in Prince Edward Island From hyper-local lobster poutine to briny oysters fresh out of the bay, you’re in for a ride your taste buds won’t soon forget. Here are a few ways to satisfy your wildest foodie fantasies on Canada’s Food Island, Prince Edward Island. 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