The beneficial connection nature has to mental health is undeniable. According to the Mental Health Organization, nature can create positive emotions such as calmness, joy, and creativity, and lower feelings of depression and anxiety. Do you need a break from the doldrums of life? Don’t worry, we’ve rounded up our top nature escapes in Canada for a healthy getaway.
For self-care and inspiration on the Atlantic-Canadian coastline, go to Hopewell Rocks in New Brunswick. Located in the Bay of Fundy, these free-standing ocean formations are simply memorizing. Each rock has its own character and fun names including “Elephant”, “Bear”, “Dinosaur” and “ET.” Go during low-tide when you can see the formations in its full glory, and you can walk on the ocean floor – and then if you stay for high tide, you can canoe or kayak over the spot you walked on earlier!
Book your stay at Best Western Plus Moncton.
Water possesses tranquil vibes that will be sure to bring you inner peace and joy, and the views at Banff National Park are unbeatable. Boat launches for paddle boarding or kayaking can be found at Vermilion Lakes or Johnson Lakes. Plus, epic views can be caught at Lake Louise, dubbed “the diamond in the wilderness” and Moraine Lake, known as the “Twenty Dollar View” for its placement on the bill.
Book your stay at Best Western Plus Siding 29 Lodge.
Mont-Tremblant National Park in Quebec celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2020; it was the sixth national park created in North America. For a thrilling experience that is guaranteed to wake even the sleepiest of souls, try Via ferrata du Diable where you will be “Clipped into a steel cable that runs the length of the cliff, you will cross [the cliff] while overlooking the meandering Diable River far below.”
Book your stay at Best Western Hotel St. Jerome.
Acclaimed Agate Island is one of the seven natural wonder beaches in the world. Its claim to fame is in its nomenclature, as agates are found on the entire island, beach, and shores. It is also home to Pukaskwa Pits, considered sacred sites by First Nations people; they are man-made pits that mysteriously no one knows why they were made.
Book your stay at The Water Tower Inn, BW Premier Collection.
The turquoise waters of Bruce Peninsula National Park in Ontario will literally wash all your worries away. The Bruce Peninsula divides the two largest bodies of freshwater in the world, and if you’re not afraid of jumping into the crystal-clear waters, choose between the Lake Huron side or Georgian Bay. Hiking in Bruce Peninsula National Park is also very peaceful; it is home to some of the oldest trees in North America – thousand-year-old cedar trees.
Book your stay at Best Western Inn On The Bay.
