5 Breathtaking Islands To Visit in Canada

Canada has the world’s longest coastline and plenty of islands to visit along it. Some are provinces, some capital cities, and some part of archipelagos. Here are the 5 most beautiful islands in Canada that you need to visit.

* Gulf Islands

The Gulf Islands are located in the Strait of Georgia, between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia, and were named one of the world’s best coastal destinations by National Geographic. Among the more than 200 islands within the archipelago, inhabited islands include Salt Spring, Pender, Mayne, Denman, Gabriola, Hornby, and Galliano. The Gulf Islands are known for their artist communities, locally produced food and wine thanks to its Mediterranean-style climate, and plethora of outdoor and family activities.

* Magdalen Islands

Known in French as Îles de la Madeleine, the Magdalen Islands archipelago consists of eight major islands and some smaller ones, too. Although they are closer to Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, the Magdalen Islands are part of Quebec. The islands are known for their unique culture, natural surroundings, and gastronomy—lobster is a tradition dish.

* Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island is one of three maritime provinces, Canada’s smallest province in both size and population, and produces 25% of the country’s potatoes. The island is known for its distinctive coastlines red cliffs juxtaposed against white sandy beaches as well as the setting of Anne of Green Gables.

* Thousand Islands

The Thousand Islands archipelago—1,864, to be exact—straddles the Canada/United States border and sits within the Saint Lawrence River. Many people traveling from Canada use Kingston, Ontario, as their base before visiting the Thousand Islands, where they can cruise the waterways or visit historic sites, castles, and orchards.

* Fogo Island

The remote location, quiet communities, and untouched landscape of Fogo Island, Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest offshore island, make it a must-visit destination in Canada. The uniquely designed Fogo Island Inn is drawing more attention to the island with its rooftop spa, art studio, and rocky coastline surroundings. According to the Flat Earth Society of Canada, Fogo Island’s Brimstone Head is one of the four corners of the Earth.