1. Saint-Urbain, QC<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\nSee black bears before hibernation <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Resize-Body-01-Saint-Urbain.jpg\")
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\nWhat can climb trees, swim for miles, and live for 7 months without eating or drinking? Black bears! They\u2019re known as some of the best hibernators in nature, and you can see them at Laurentides Wildlife Reserve in Saint-Urbain, Quebec, but only until mid-autumn. Head out with a park guide for a day of fishing, kayaking, and sightings of adorable black bears, who will be out feasting like it\u2019s Thanksgiving to build up their fat reserves for hibernation. If you really want to get back to nature, you can stay in one of the reserve\u2019s rustic cabins. Or, leave the woods to the bears and stay in town. The choice is yours.<\/span><\/p>\n2. Oro-Medonte, ON<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\nCheck off a quintessential summer activity<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Resize-Body-02-Oro-Medonte.jpg\")
<\/a>Via Yelp\/Alexander R.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHere\u2019s one summery thing that\u2019s definitely a can\u2019t-miss: the drive-in theatre. Oro-Medonte, Ontario, has one of the most retro theatres in Canada\u2014the Sunset Barrie Drive-In Theatre. Step 1: Grab a chilly dilly (that\u2019s a pickle on a stick). Step 2: Sing along to \u201cO Canada,\u201d which this theatre still plays before the movie. Step 3: Enjoy the old-school cartoons, then settle in for the 2-for-1 showing. If you\u2019re making a weekend of it, Oro-Medonte has plenty of outdoor activities, too, like paddling the Black River. (You could do it in winter, but trust us, it\u2019s not nearly as fun.) Chow down a delicious sandwich from B8\u2019s Smokehouse & Deli and get out there!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n3. Leamington, ON<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\nHit the beach one last time<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Resize-Body-03-Leamington.jpg\")
<\/a>Via Flickr\/Vinod Sankar<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf you somehow didn\u2019t make it to the beach this summer, you\u2019ve still got one last chance. Just head to Canada\u2019s southernmost point in Leamington, Ontario. Point Pelee National Park has more than 20 km of sandy shore, but the best section to relax away your final beach day is West Beach. Take a walk to find the tip of the point (hint: just walk south!). When hunger strikes, admire snow-free lake views from the Seacliffe Inn restaurant, then celebrate the long days and warm temps with a massive banana boat sundae at Sweet Retreat ice cream parlour. Now that\u2019s what we call a perfect summer day.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n4. Calgary, AB<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\nEnjoy a classic summer carnival<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Resize-Body-04-Calgary.jpg\")
<\/a>Via Rhona-Mae Arca<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLabour Day might be over, but you haven\u2019t missed your chance for an all-out, funnel-cake-filled carnival experience. You\u2019ll have to move fast\u2014Circle the Wagons is happening in Calgary\u2019s Currie Barracks on September 9. This festival has it all: a giant inflatable obstacle course, wiener dog races, live music, and circus school for the kids (yes, circus school!). Plus, there will be lots of beer. Oh, speaking of beer, nearby Wild Rose Brewery has plenty of summer sips, including a raspberry ale and a crisp lager that screams \u201csummertime!\u201d For dinner, soak up the last of the sunshine on the patio at Spot On Kitchen & Bar.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n5. Malpeque Bay, PEI<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\nDig into one of PEI\u2019s time-honoured traditions<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Resize-Body-05-Prince-Edward-Island.jpg\")
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\nOutdoor concerts and sunbathing are great summer activities and all, but here\u2019s something your friends probably haven\u2019t done. Clam-digging season on Prince Edward Island runs through mid-October, and it\u2019s about time you experienced this Maritimes tradition. You could just grab a rake and a bucket and ask a friendly Malpeque Bay local where the clams are at, or you could join up with PEI Coastal Experiences for the whole shebang: a guided tour complete with a clam bake on the beach. Malpeque Bay is famous for its oysters, too. They\u2019re sold all over the world, but taste best at the Malpeque Oyster Barn\u2014where the views aren\u2019t bad either.<\/span><\/p>\n6. Wolfville, NS<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\nKick back in wine country<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Resize-Body-06-Wolfville.jpg\")
<\/a>Via Yelp\/Sara F.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAdmiring summer\u2019s beautiful sunsets is about as relaxing as it gets\u2014but when you add a refreshing glass of wine to the mix, it gets even better. Wolfville, in Nova Scotia\u2019s Annapolis Valley wine region, produces crisp white and sparkling wines that are the perfect complement to that summer sunset. Plus, there is a bus that runs in a loop to five area wineries\u2014it\u2019s called the Magic Winery Bus, and it really is magical. Our favourite stop is Domaine de Grand Pr\u00e9, where breathtaking views, unique wine styles, and an award-winning fine dining restaurant all add up to one of your most unforgettable summer days.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n6. Tofino, BC<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\u201cCatch\u201d the end of salmon fishing season<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Resize-Body-07-Tofino.jpg\")
<\/a>Via Ruth Hartnup<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLazy summer days spent fishing are a favourite pastime of many a Canadian, and Tofino, BC is known as one of the best summer vacation spots for anglers. But if you were a little too<\/em> lazy this year, don\u2019t worry. You can still experience some awesome fishing in Tofino: After feeding all summer, the coho salmon are huge. They\u2019re on the move from deeper ocean to their home rivers, and Tofino Fishing can show you where to find them. After angling the day away, try a different sort of fish for dinner\u2014shellfish! Ice House Oyster Bar serves up a crab boil for two with Dungeness crab right out of Clayoquot Sound. Pair it with a rich, buttery chardonnay and you can practically taste the summertime.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n8. Harvey, NB<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\nTake flight with migrating seabirds<\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Resize-Body-08-Marys-Point.jpg\")
<\/a>Via Flickr\/James Mann<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nEvery year, hundreds of thousands of sandpipers pass through Mary\u2019s Point on their migration to South America. They stop to sift for tiny mud shrimp and gain energy for their journey\u2014after all, they\u2019re about to fly for 40 hours nonstop. You can still catch the \u201ctail\u201d end of this massive migration in Harvey, New Brunswick, as the last of the birds stop for their yearly feast. Speaking of feasts, this is also your last chance to catch the legendary Sunday brunch at Broadleaf Guest Ranch or enjoy sweeping views of the Bay of Fundy while you eat at Log Cabin Restaurant, which are both only open until October.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n9. Saskatoon, SK<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\nParty like it\u2019s the end of summer<\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Resize-Body-09-Saskatoon.jpg\")
<\/a>Via Yelp\/John K.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAs if you needed an excuse to party one last time, the Canadian Country Music Awards are coming to Saskatoon September 7 to 10. Bask in the sun while you tap your toes to your favourite country acts at Prairieland Park, then catch them on the red carpet outside the SaskTel centre at awards time. When you need to refuel, the patio at Las Palapas is a great spot to enjoy good weather and good times: order up the enchiladas and soak up the tropical vibes. And to cool down from all that dancing, hit up Homestead Ice Cream. Get the Dog\u2019s Breakfast if you dare. (Hint: it starts with 14 scoops of ice cream.)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nKananaskis, AB<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\nRide a final wave on the Kananaskis River<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Resize-Body-10-Kananaskis.jpg\")
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Check off a quintessential summer activity<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Here\u2019s one summery thing that\u2019s definitely a can\u2019t-miss: the drive-in theatre. Oro-Medonte, Ontario, has one of the most retro theatres in Canada\u2014the Sunset Barrie Drive-In Theatre. Step 1: Grab a chilly dilly (that\u2019s a pickle on a stick). Step 2: Sing along to \u201cO Canada,\u201d which this theatre still plays before the movie. Step 3: Enjoy the old-school cartoons, then settle in for the 2-for-1 showing. If you\u2019re making a weekend of it, Oro-Medonte has plenty of outdoor activities, too, like paddling the Black River. (You could do it in winter, but trust us, it\u2019s not nearly as fun.) Chow down a delicious sandwich from B8\u2019s Smokehouse & Deli and get out there!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Hit the beach one last time<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n If you somehow didn\u2019t make it to the beach this summer, you\u2019ve still got one last chance. Just head to Canada\u2019s southernmost point in Leamington, Ontario. Point Pelee National Park has more than 20 km of sandy shore, but the best section to relax away your final beach day is West Beach. Take a walk to find the tip of the point (hint: just walk south!). When hunger strikes, admire snow-free lake views from the Seacliffe Inn restaurant, then celebrate the long days and warm temps with a massive banana boat sundae at Sweet Retreat ice cream parlour. Now that\u2019s what we call a perfect summer day.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Enjoy a classic summer carnival<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Labour Day might be over, but you haven\u2019t missed your chance for an all-out, funnel-cake-filled carnival experience. You\u2019ll have to move fast\u2014Circle the Wagons is happening in Calgary\u2019s Currie Barracks on September 9. This festival has it all: a giant inflatable obstacle course, wiener dog races, live music, and circus school for the kids (yes, circus school!). Plus, there will be lots of beer. Oh, speaking of beer, nearby Wild Rose Brewery has plenty of summer sips, including a raspberry ale and a crisp lager that screams \u201csummertime!\u201d For dinner, soak up the last of the sunshine on the patio at Spot On Kitchen & Bar.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Dig into one of PEI\u2019s time-honoured traditions<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Kick back in wine country<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Admiring summer\u2019s beautiful sunsets is about as relaxing as it gets\u2014but when you add a refreshing glass of wine to the mix, it gets even better. Wolfville, in Nova Scotia\u2019s Annapolis Valley wine region, produces crisp white and sparkling wines that are the perfect complement to that summer sunset. Plus, there is a bus that runs in a loop to five area wineries\u2014it\u2019s called the Magic Winery Bus, and it really is magical. Our favourite stop is Domaine de Grand Pr\u00e9, where breathtaking views, unique wine styles, and an award-winning fine dining restaurant all add up to one of your most unforgettable summer days.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cCatch\u201d the end of salmon fishing season<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Lazy summer days spent fishing are a favourite pastime of many a Canadian, and Tofino, BC is known as one of the best summer vacation spots for anglers. But if you were a little too<\/em> lazy this year, don\u2019t worry. You can still experience some awesome fishing in Tofino: After feeding all summer, the coho salmon are huge. They\u2019re on the move from deeper ocean to their home rivers, and Tofino Fishing can show you where to find them. After angling the day away, try a different sort of fish for dinner\u2014shellfish! Ice House Oyster Bar serves up a crab boil for two with Dungeness crab right out of Clayoquot Sound. Pair it with a rich, buttery chardonnay and you can practically taste the summertime.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Take flight with migrating seabirds<\/em><\/p>\n Every year, hundreds of thousands of sandpipers pass through Mary\u2019s Point on their migration to South America. They stop to sift for tiny mud shrimp and gain energy for their journey\u2014after all, they\u2019re about to fly for 40 hours nonstop. You can still catch the \u201ctail\u201d end of this massive migration in Harvey, New Brunswick, as the last of the birds stop for their yearly feast. Speaking of feasts, this is also your last chance to catch the legendary Sunday brunch at Broadleaf Guest Ranch or enjoy sweeping views of the Bay of Fundy while you eat at Log Cabin Restaurant, which are both only open until October.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Party like it\u2019s the end of summer<\/em><\/p>\n As if you needed an excuse to party one last time, the Canadian Country Music Awards are coming to Saskatoon September 7 to 10. Bask in the sun while you tap your toes to your favourite country acts at Prairieland Park, then catch them on the red carpet outside the SaskTel centre at awards time. When you need to refuel, the patio at Las Palapas is a great spot to enjoy good weather and good times: order up the enchiladas and soak up the tropical vibes. And to cool down from all that dancing, hit up Homestead Ice Cream. Get the Dog\u2019s Breakfast if you dare. (Hint: it starts with 14 scoops of ice cream.)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Ride a final wave on the Kananaskis River<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/a>
\nWhat can climb trees, swim for miles, and live for 7 months without eating or drinking? Black bears! They\u2019re known as some of the best hibernators in nature, and you can see them at Laurentides Wildlife Reserve in Saint-Urbain, Quebec, but only until mid-autumn. Head out with a park guide for a day of fishing, kayaking, and sightings of adorable black bears, who will be out feasting like it\u2019s Thanksgiving to build up their fat reserves for hibernation. If you really want to get back to nature, you can stay in one of the reserve\u2019s rustic cabins. Or, leave the woods to the bears and stay in town. The choice is yours.<\/span><\/p>\n2. Oro-Medonte, ON<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
<\/a>3. Leamington, ON<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
<\/a>4. Calgary, AB<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
<\/a>5. Malpeque Bay, PEI<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nOutdoor concerts and sunbathing are great summer activities and all, but here\u2019s something your friends probably haven\u2019t done. Clam-digging season on Prince Edward Island runs through mid-October, and it\u2019s about time you experienced this Maritimes tradition. You could just grab a rake and a bucket and ask a friendly Malpeque Bay local where the clams are at, or you could join up with PEI Coastal Experiences for the whole shebang: a guided tour complete with a clam bake on the beach. Malpeque Bay is famous for its oysters, too. They\u2019re sold all over the world, but taste best at the Malpeque Oyster Barn\u2014where the views aren\u2019t bad either.<\/span><\/p>\n6. Wolfville, NS<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
<\/a>6. Tofino, BC<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
<\/a>8. Harvey, NB<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
<\/a>9. Saskatoon, SK<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
<\/a>Kananaskis, AB<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
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