Canada may not have tropical hotspots, but it does have a few islands that are just as beautiful and still worth visiting.
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From rainforest regions to tundra landscapes, Canada's island diversity is extensive. Here are 12 breathtaking Canadian islands you must visit at least once:
Sable Island
Nova Scotia
Sable Island is one of Canada's furthest offshore islands. It is known for its iconic crescent shape, wild horses, freshwater ponds beautiful plains.
@imkatbarCape Breton Island
Nova Scotia
Cape Breton Island has some of the best views in Nova Scotia. From its beautiful, natural landscape to its rich Celtic, Acadian and Aboriginal heritage, there's lots to explore on this island.
@seumas326Fogo Island
Newfoundland and Labrador
Fogo Island is located on the northeast coast of Newfoundland, situated along the infamous Iceberg Alley. The island's subarctic landscape creates a special environment for all sorts of interesting wildlife, including caribou, foxes, beavers and wildflowers.
@doc_neilVancouver Island
British Columbia
Vancouver Island has one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Rainforests, marshes, meadows and beaches combined with rivers, lakes and the Pacific make it a prime spot for exploring.
@sar.ahkellerPrince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is something out of a storybook. The home of Canada's favourite heroine Anne of Green Gables, the island is rich with rose-tinted beaches and gently rolling greens.
@zachhancockphotographyManitoulin Island
Ontario
Manitoulin Island is a stress-free paradise filled with beautiful rivers, lakes and waterfalls. Visitors will enjoy scenic hiking trails, water activities and exciting community events within the town.
@justin.hanQueen Charlotte Islands
British Columbia
Queen Charlotte Islands, or Haida Gwaii, is a place of wonder and serenity. The collection of 150 islands includes Graham Island and Moresby Island, which consist of vibrant communities and breathtaking scenery.
@rosseliotMagdalen Islands
Quebec
The Magdalen Islands is a hub for amazing seafood, wind sports and sea excursions. The beautiful views combined with the old school charm of the town by the shore are definitely worth experiencing.
@jennachisThousand Islands
Ontario
The Thousand Islands is a great destination for avid sightseers. With cute towns lined up along the St. Lawrence River and several summer cottages available for rent on the islands, the Thousand Islands is brimming with vacation potential.
@tramidepainBonaventure Island
Quebec
Bonaventure Island is located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence just 3.5 kilometres off the coast of the Gaspe Peninsula. It is known particularly for being a meeting ground for all sorts of sea birs, including razor-billed auks, kittiwakes, murres, and Artic puffins.
@b_slash_Baffin Island
Nunavut
Baffin Island may be a cold place, but it still has a lot to offer to adventurers, from exciting hiking trails in the mountains to a diversity of marine and Arctic creatures for wildlife watching.
@joshcthsuCalvert Island
British Columbia
Calvert Island is a little pocket of tranquility in British Columbia that is relatively off the beaten path. Visitors can enjoy boating, whale watching, angling, scuba diving, hiking, and so much more.
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