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1. Maligne Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Hornby Island ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Weyburn, Saskatchewan

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4. Forillon National Park

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5. Moraine Lake

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6. Newfoundland and Labrador

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7. Golden

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8. Lake Louise

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9. Nunavut

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10. Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

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11. Perce Rock

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12. Wendake

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13. The Eastern Townships

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14. Cabot Trail

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15. The Laurentians

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16. Lake Superior

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17. Bow Lake

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18. Deep Cove

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19. Mingan Monoliths

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20. White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad

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21. Peyto Lake

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22. Columbia Lake

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23. Garibaldi Lake

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24. Grouse Mountain

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25. Bruce Peninsula National Park

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • If you are looking for the ultimate romantic destination with beautiful scenery, lakes, lighthouses, beaches, mountains, and valleys, these stunning places in Canada won’t disappoint.
  • Visit a quiet town, a national park, or a wilderness area not far from a major city for a vacation filled with gorgeous views, Northern Lights, and fun outdoor adventures.
  • Canada is home to 60% of all the lakes on the planet, so it's no surprise that many of the places that made our list overlook a gorgeous lake.

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