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Canada is amazing. From the Pacific to the Atlantic its landscape rises and falls with such abrupt beauty you'll be awestruck at every turn. Every mountain range, every jutting cliff, every horizon-stretching prairie, and every wandering beach is so ridiculously gorgeous you might just want to extend your locum tenens assignment here and explore for a lifetime.
We're here to tell you about some of the most aesthetically pleasing views Canada has to offer. Make sure if you travel to one of the below national parks and reserves that you pack the gear you need (enough food, enough clothing and enough water are good places to start), and check the weather conditions before you go.
It's not possible to get more strange and otherworldly than Newfoundland's Gros Morne – specifically in the Tablelands. In fact, this is where geologists helped prove the theory of plate tectonics. Some of the park's rock formations (made of peridotite) provide ample amounts of evidence – the earth's oceanic crust and mantle were forced up from oceanic depths through a process called obduction.
Though, there is more to this place than proving theories right. There are many fishing villages to visit plus a freshwater fjord is nearby that was carved out by glaciers.
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Just saying the words British Columbia clears up our sinuses. It's a breath of fresh air here. It's also Canada's westernmost province and home to Pacific Rim: a national park preserve replete with verdant rainforests, untouched coastlines and a string of mountains that cast long shadows over everything.
As much as you'll want to dive in to this reserve immediately, we recommend stopping by the Visitor Centre first for a map and a friendly local's tried-and-true advice on the best regions to explore. But if you want to just go for it, head to the Long Beach Unit where you can casually stroll for miles next to temperate rainforest and crashing waves.