{"id":6022,"date":"2017-11-30T18:18:23","date_gmt":"2017-11-30T18:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/40-happiest-places-canada\/"},"modified":"2017-11-30T18:18:23","modified_gmt":"2017-11-30T18:18:23","slug":"40-happiest-places-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/stories\/40-happiest-places-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"The 40 #Happiest Places in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">What makes you happy? It could be an amazing meal, a great day of surfing, or simply cozying up with a good book and a warm latte\u2014or it could be all of these things, and more. Canada consistently ranks among the top ten happiest countries in the world, and there are tons of reasons why. From the villages of Vancouver Island to the national parks of Newfoundland and Labrador, there is certainly no shortage of locales where you can \u201cgo to your happy place.\u201d But which one is the <strong><em>happiest<\/em><\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">We sorted through over one hundred thousand social media conversations for hashtags like #cheerful, #blessed, and #happy, so now you can know for sure: These are the happiest places in Canada.<\/p>\n<h2>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/Lake-Louise-Hotels.d10115.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Lake Louise\/Banff, AB<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><em>Instagram posts: 4,725,766<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 38.56481481481481% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BboOfVnHgG8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Definitely one to put on your bucket list! &#x2744;&#x2763; #tookmybreathaway #lakelouise #canada #alberta ##tickingoffthebucketlist #canadasworld #canadasbest<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by somaya (@somayaodonnell) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-11-18T07:40:07+00:00\">Nov 17, 2017 at 11:40pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The happiest city in Canada should come as no surprise. No human can resist the cozy lodges, gorgeous vistas, and crisp mountain air of Banff and Lake Louise. Take the chairlift to the top of Mount Norquay\u2014or climb the Via Ferrata route\u2014then reward yourself with a 2,100-metre-high meal at the Cliffhouse Bistro. Even indoorsy types will find something to love here, like watching the snow fall from the famous Fairmont Banff Springs or indulging in delicious beverages at Banff Ave. Brewing Co.<\/p>\n<h2>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/Tofino-Hotels.d6094955.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Tofino, BC<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><em>Instagram posts:<\/em> <em>1,816,314<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BbuskPLAf0s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Few more months until we are Registered Nurses! Rocking these sweaters proudly &#x1f489;<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by Darah Moroz (@darahmarieee) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-11-20T19:58:23+00:00\">Nov 20, 2017 at 11:58am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Hanging ten in Canada\u2019s surfing capital is sure to bring you pure bliss, and winter is the best season for surging swells. Here\u2019s how you live your best life in Tofino: Head to Chesterman Beach to catch a wave, then warm up with one of Chocolate Tofino\u2019s famous hot chocolates. Another way to warm up: a beach bonfire. They\u2019re allowed on Chesterman Beach, and you\u2019ll probably find one roaring once the sun goes down.<\/p>\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/Wiarton-Hotels.d6336297.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Wiarton, ON<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><em>Instagram posts:<\/em> <em>765,352<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BW-p5AYlK-p\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Road Tripping #wiarton #wiartonwillie #groundhog #ontario<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by Kelly Elisabeth (@kelisa_03) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-07-25T18:05:53+00:00\">Jul 25, 2017 at 11:05am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Could Wiarton\u2019s good mood have something to do with the Wiarton Willie Festival? Only the locals know for sure, but we\u2019d be willing to bet Ontario\u2019s biggest winter festival has something to do with it. This year, Willie\u2019s understudy will be taking over the weather-predicting tasks of the town\u2019s albino rodent (#RIPWiartonWillie). If you start feeling chilly, duck into Berford Street Bookstore &amp; Bazaar for a locally roasted coffee amongst stacks of books. If that\u2019s not happiness, we don\u2019t know what is.<\/p>\n<h2>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/Sandspit-Hotels.d4148.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Sandspit, BC<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><em>Instagram posts:<\/em> <em>620,817<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BWWptoHnEwD\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Great day on the Gwaii helping this young guy bring in his first Chinook! #guidelife #haidagwaii #summerliving #sandspitadventures #fishing #gingerbuddy<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by Brock Ward (@brock_ward09) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-07-10T05:14:42+00:00\">Jul 9, 2017 at 10:14pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">If a peaceful day of fishing sounds like your happy place, Sandspit is for you. This small town is a year-round hotbed for salmon and trout; in the winter, its steelhead trout fishing is legendary. Get out on the river in search of this elusive, prized fish\u2014we\u2019re sure you\u2019ll be \u201chooked\u201d! Or, just head to the pub at the Sandspit Inn to trade tales with the locals\u2014you\u2019ll feel like you were there.<\/p>\n<h2>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/Jasper-Hotels.d10578.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Jasper, AB<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><em>Instagram posts:<\/em> <em>427,437<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 61.98924731182795% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BbuSqWfD_ia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">I\u2019m sure this picture looks familiar to everyone- but it was new to me! #MyJasper #VentureBeyond<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by Ms. Lisa K. (@mslisak) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-11-20T16:12:01+00:00\">Nov 20, 2017 at 8:12am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Forget Whistler; Jasper is one of Canada\u2019s most pristine winter wonderlands. Icy blue Maligne Lake and cascading Athabasca Falls provide the breathtaking scenery, while Marmot Basin ski resort provides legendary powder and action-packed photo ops. You\u2019ll even find Insta-worthy subjects in the pretty pastel pastries and latte art at local favourite Coco\u2019s Caf\u00e9. It\u2019s no wonder this town is so happy.<\/p>\n<h2>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/Trout-River-Hotels.d6341735.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Trout River, NL<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><em>Instagram posts:<\/em> <em>369,469<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BX6TIyolUws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Exploring one of my very favourite sunset spots with friends from far away.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by Tom Cochrane (@tomcochrane) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-08-17T22:01:29+00:00\">Aug 17, 2017 at 3:01pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">With natural beauty like Gros Morne National Park in its backyard, it\u2019s easy to see why Trout River is one of Canada\u2019s happiest places to live. Take a hike on the Eastern Point Trail and you\u2019ll see what we mean, with its sweeping views of craggy mountains, green meadows, and Trout River Bay. Reward yourself for a day well spent at Seaside Restaurant, where a glass of wine, relaxing harp music, and sunset ocean views definitely equal happiness. It\u2019s just math.<\/p>\n<h2>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/Mingan-Hotels.d6352261.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Mingan, QC<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><em>Instagram posts:<\/em> <em>284,013<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 49.9% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BYGi7l4Fn6t\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jolis ces oiseaux du Nord ! On retrouve les macareux en grand nombre sur les Iles Mingan en basse C\u00f4te-Nord. Pour les approcher il faut \u00eatre silencieux un beau d\u00e9fi photo ! #bobtrotteur #bassecotenord #tourismequebec #ilesmingan #minganie #bloguevoyage #travelblogger #travelgram<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by Le Bob Trotteur (@bobtrotteur) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-08-22T16:10:23+00:00\">Aug 22, 2017 at 9:10am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">It\u2019s no mistake that so many of the happiest towns are near nature reserves. And Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve isn\u2019t just any park. It has another thing that makes everyone happy: puffins! Loads of them, along with dramatic limestone cliffs and whales frolicking in the waves. After a long day of exploring, live music and a cocktail at Bar l&#8217;\u00c9coutille in nearby Havre-Saint-Pierre is the perfect nightcap.<\/p>\n<h2>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/Port-Hardy-Hotels.d4151.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Port Hardy, BC<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><em>Instagram posts:<\/em> <em>218,300<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BPvVM1OglNg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#tbt to a wicked weekend exploring the mountains, many rounds of flip-cup and dancing into the night with such an incredible group of girls! Can&#8217;t believe this only happens once a year&#8230;.is it 2018 yet?!<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by Boky (@bokyd) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-01-26T19:36:43+00:00\">Jan 26, 2017 at 11:36am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Being outdoors makes people happy\u2014that\u2019s science. In Port Hardy, you can go from sand to snow in under two hours, experiencing all that Mother Nature has to offer. First, have a picnic on Storey\u2019s Beach featuring the famous maple salmon from local legend Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish. Then, take a road trip to Mount Cain Alpine Park for an afternoon of skiing or snowboarding. End your day back in town sipping a latte at Caf\u00e9 Guido, and you\u2019ll never want to leave.<\/p>\n<h2>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/Red-Lake-Hotels.d4065.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Red Lake, ON<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><em>Instagram posts:<\/em> <em>189,235<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BQSr4slAUPQ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Waiting patiently, your best friend is ready to go. Ready to discover all the wonders and smells of the forest. Ready to be rocked gently by the small waves and ready to cover some ground on the portage trail. Whether Walleye or Grouse or Moose, the world is full of wonder for your precious pup. A whole new world ready to be experienced. Standing by your side for years, his support for you is unwavering. Take your pups along folks. The rewards for doing so are endless. @ontariotravel @discoverON @sunset_country @blackwaterbushcraft @northwest_camper @fototripper @wildlifephotographicmag @wildlifeonearth @dogs.lovers @thedogist @retrieverpage<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by Red Lake Outfitters (@redlakeoutfitters) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-02-09T13:08:22+00:00\">Feb 9, 2017 at 5:08am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><em>Photo credit: Steve Bruno C\/O Red Lake Outfitters<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">When the days get shorter and the nights get colder, the residents of Red Lake get happier! This region in northwestern Ontario\u2019s \u201cSunset Country\u201d embraces winter with festivals and events galore, from gallery shows featuring local artists to the Winter Carnival in February. For the seriously adventurous, Red Lake Outfitters even offers a special winter experience into the wilds of Woodland Caribou Provincial Park.<\/p>\n<h2>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/Windsor-Hotels.d181861.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Windsor, NS<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><em>Instagram posts:<\/em> <em>172,877<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.05230125523013% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BBUiSDuq1PV\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Birthplace of Hockey, Windsor, Nova Scotia<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by Avard Woolaver (@avardwoolaver) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-02-03T10:32:01+00:00\">Feb 3, 2016 at 2:32am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Does hockey make you happy? Of course it does! Windsor is the birthplace of hockey and a must-visit for anyone who calls themselves a hockey fan. The Windsor Hockey Heritage Centre is only open until the end of September, but luckily, playing this sport is even better for the soul. Do some skating of your own on Long Pond, then join the locals for a pint at Spitfire Arms Pub. You can ask them why they\u2019re so happy yourself, but we bet it has something to do with\u2014you guessed it\u2014hockey.<\/p>\n<h2>11. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/Smithers-Hotels.d4133.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Smithers, BC<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><em>Instagram posts:<\/em> <em>160,448<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 33.24074074074074% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BaFEOZAlolh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">I&#8217;ve been wasting a lot of time lately swinging flys in pretty water trying to hook steelhead trout. Maybe not a wast of time but a lot of time. I think Wally likes it anyways Thanks @philm_and_video for the great photo and showing me the ropes around the bulkly river. #flyfishing #steelhead #fall #autumn&#x1f341; #dogs #whereswally<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by Talon Gillis (@talongillis) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-10-10T19:25:37+00:00\">Oct 10, 2017 at 12:25pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><em>Photo credit: Phil Cornwall of Hashmark Photography<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">This northern interior town embodies pretty much everything people love about British Columbia: it\u2019s got amazing landscapes, thrilling winter sports, and laid-back cafes. For the landscapes, make the trek to Twin Falls Recreation Site; for thrills, hit the slopes at Hudson Bay Mountain. And for apres-ski caffeine, cozy Two Sisters Caf\u00e9 has your perfect beverage, from pumpkin spice lattes to locally roasted coffee.<\/p>\n<h2>12. Nain, NL<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><em>Instagram posts:<\/em> <em>145,091<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 37.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BQyZOo1jQ7z\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Had a great day out on the land with the staff of the Nain Research Centre today #nunatsiavut<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by Rodd Laing (@gnialddor) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-02-21T20:41:02+00:00\">Feb 21, 2017 at 12:41pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">If peace and quiet bring you happiness, you\u2019ll love Nain: it\u2019s the northernmost permanent settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador, and it doesn\u2019t get more secluded than that. In this town, you\u2019ll want to head to the pub first. Find a friendly face at Atsanik Lodge who can point the way to attractions like Mount Sophie and Nain Hill. Or, cozy up in the pub all day. The locals have some interesting stories, too.<\/p>\n<h2>13. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/Gimli-Hotels.d57479.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Gimli, MB<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><em>Instagram posts:<\/em> <em>127,335<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BbrzmBqAXxS\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">throwback to amazing opportunities, with amazing people; and nights where the sky was infinite and your soul felt like it was soaring. &#x1f30c;#gimli #manitoba #workingstudent #classicalequitation<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by Chris (@christenrae_) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-11-19T17:02:04+00:00\">Nov 19, 2017 at 9:02am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">How do you spell \u201chappy\u201d? In Gimli, it\u2019s just \u201cA-R-T.\u201d Visit Gimli Art Club for local pottery, paintings, and more, or attend a workshop to channel your own inner artist. If theatre is your style, Gimli\u2019s got that too: check out the A-Spire Theatre to see what\u2019s on with the local troupe. For a little bit of everything, spend the evening at the Ship &amp; Plough, which has live music, comedy, and karaoke. In Gimli, variety\u2014and the arts\u2014are the spice of life.<\/p>\n<h2>14. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/Digby-Hotels.d10566.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Digby, NS<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><em>Instagram posts: 126,867<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 37.175925925925924% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BI0EPIJh4bK\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fresh Digby scallops barbecued and served in the shell! You can&#8217;t get more local than that. #digbyscallopdays #digby #scallops #buylocal<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by Roy Banks (@roybanks1960) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-07T16:04:55+00:00\">Aug 7, 2016 at 9:04am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Do scallops make people happy? If Digby is any indication, the answer is yes. It\u2019s the Scallop Capital of the World\u2014and although Digby Scallop Days happens in August, you can still get these delicious shellfish all over town. Dine at The Wheelhouse, then take a stroll on Water Street and pop into its adorable stores. Crooked Timber Books has local art, vinyl records, and more than 17,000 books for you to browse. With such small-town charm, it\u2019s no wonder Digby is so content.<\/p>\n<h2>15. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/Dawson-City-Hotels.d3918.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Dawson City, YT<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><em>Instagram posts:<\/em> <em>126,611<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BbciB1cnjMh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">I want to thank some people for helping to inspire this trip! With out them I wouldn&#8217;t be where I am today so thank you @cineamos! Meeting you this spring and spending time with you was one of the most inspirational times of my life and I&#8217;ll always be thankful for the lessons you taught me! @goofy.aud and @megwke you guys put the wheels in motion for my converting my truck into a home and you&#8217;re cross Canada tour was the basis for this trip! Lastly @andrewstrain when I first met you a few years back you told me of the Alaska highway and the great beauty the north holds. Ever since then it&#8217;s been eating me away, gnawing at my heels, this crazy obsession pulling me here! So thank you guys really! Also I can&#8217;t forget @lilnibblit for being my partner in crime here! #pnw #pnwwonderland #pnwbc #pnwdiscovered #pnwexplored #pnwhiker #staypnw #stayandwander #explorebc #hellobc #exploreyukon #explorecanada #northerlights #auroraborealis #yukon #largerthenlife #wethriveoutdoors #thstpnwlife &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. Have you ever considered a career in the outdoor industry? make sure to check out @we.thrive.outdoors to see what its all about! &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. &#x1f332;Make sure to also check out the #wethriveoutdoors ambassadors &#x1f332; @kayak_cole\/\/ @gorenkyle\/\/ @altitudeoverattitude \/\/ @slackoff.outdoors \/\/ @whistlercam \/\/ @searching_for_gem &#x1f332;<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by Sebastien Charest (@seb_charest) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-11-13T18:39:58+00:00\">Nov 13, 2017 at 10:39am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Take one part live music, one part history, and two parts pioneer spirit, and you\u2019ve got Dawson City\u2019s recipe for happiness. The Dawson City Music Festival may be over for the year, but you can still catch plenty of rockin\u2019 performances. Bombay Peggy\u2019s used to be a brothel, but these days people come to dance. From there, it\u2019s a short stumble over to the \u201cArm Pit\u201d at Westminster Tavern, with the best people-watching in town. In Dawson City, it takes a little bit of weird to be happy.<\/p>\n<h3>16. Lillooet, BC<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Surrounded by rugged beauty, Lillooet is an adventurer\u2019s paradise.<\/p>\n<h3>17. Nelson, BC<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">History, scenery, and lots of local beer combine to make Nelson happier than most.<\/p>\n<h3>18. Cap-Chat, QC<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">As you watch a sunset from a quaint caf\u00e9, you\u2019ll see why Cap-Chat made the list.<\/p>\n<h3>19. Charlottetown, PEI<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Charlottetown\u2019s laid-back locals are known for their hospitality.<\/p>\n<h3>20. Belleville, ON<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Perhaps it\u2019s the picturesque Moira River that brings such good vibes to Belleville.<\/p>\n<h3>21. Little Current, ON<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Take a stroll on Little Current\u2019s charming waterfront and you\u2019ll notice its residents are a happy bunch.<\/p>\n<h3>22. St. John\u2019s, NL<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">With colourful houses and a delectable foodie scene, it\u2019s not hard to be happy in St. John\u2019s.<\/p>\n<h3>23. Gander, NL<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">It doesn\u2019t get much greener than Gander\u2014and nature is good for the soul.<\/p>\n<h3>24. Moosonee, ON<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Moosonee is only accessible by train or plane\u2014and that\u2019s just how residents like it.<\/p>\n<h3>25. Parry Sound, ON<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Paddle your kayak out to a secluded island for a taste of what makes Parry Island so happy.<\/p>\n<h3>26. Kelowna, BC<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">It could be wine, beaches, or mountain sunsets, but there\u2019s something magical about Kelowna.<\/p>\n<h3>27. Victoria, BC<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Victoria has it all\u2014nightlife, nature, a bustling food and beer scene\u2014and its residents know it.<\/p>\n<h3>28. Yellowknife, NT<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">If your happy place is cuddled up under a blanket by the fire, you belong in Yellowknife.<\/p>\n<h3>29. Chilliwack, BC<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Family-friendly Chilliwack is the best of city and country, all rolled into one.<\/p>\n<h3>30. Pembroke, ON<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">In the \u201cHeart of the Ottawa Valley,\u201d local pride is big\u2014but your ecotourism options are even bigger.<\/p>\n<h3>31. Nanaimo, BC<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Nanaimo is the <em>fourth <\/em>Vancouver Island town on our list, so it\u2019s safe to say this island is a pretty happy spot.<\/p>\n<h3>32. Deer Lake, NL<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">You\u2019re sure to find total serenity on Deer Lake\u2019s beautiful snowmobile trails.<\/p>\n<h3>33. Kenora, ON<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">With fishing, golfing, and cross-country skiing, Kenora is home to all of the most relaxing activities.<\/p>\n<h3>34. Fort McMurray, AB<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Just try not to smile as you watch the Northern Lights dance across the sky in this secluded winter paradise.<\/p>\n<h3>35. New Liskeard, ON<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Share in New Liskeard\u2019s joyful atmosphere with a picnic at Pete&#8217;s Dam Park or a cross-country ski adventure.<\/p>\n<h3>36. Antigonish, NS<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u201cCeud M\u00ecle F\u00e0ilte\u201d (A Hundred Thousand Welcomes) is Antigonish\u2019s motto, and you\u2019ll feel the love in this Gaelic town.<\/p>\n<h3>37. Grande Prairie, AB<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">This is \u201cPeace Country,\u201d and its streams, prairies, and forests will show you the way to total relaxation.<\/p>\n<h3>38. Vancouver, BC<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Vancouver\u2014do we really need to say more?<\/p>\n<h3>39. Red Deer, AB<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">An active town is a happy town, and Red Deer\u2019s lakes and trails definitely measure up.<\/p>\n<h3>40. Kingston, ON<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Kingston is another town out to prove that the fresh air of Lake Ontario is good for the soul.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Our list may be diverse, but there are a few things Canada\u2019s happiest cities have in common: friendly locals, beautiful scenery, and plenty of serene spots for a little reflection. Where can you find happiness? Now you know, so it\u2019s time to go!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What makes you happy? It could be an amazing meal, a great day of surfing, or simply cozying up with a good book and a warm latte\u2014or it could be all of these things, and more. Canada consistently ranks among the top ten happiest countries in the world, and there are tons of reasons why.&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/stories\/40-happiest-places-canada\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">The 40 #Happiest Places in Canada<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":6023,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[309,3,308],"tags":[916,1305,1122,1342,267,1627,1385,1348,1230,1628,1434,1629,1630,1403,1528,1631,1632,1206,1148,1633,1207,1123,1476,1405,1186,1634,1635,1636,1149,1360,1637,980,1429,806,445,1407,1638,1597,573,314,1485,1639,1623,1640,1338,1208,469,1641,176,1150,1642,1246,1340,982],"authors":[],"class_list":["post-6022","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-canada","category-cities","category-city-guides","tag-alberta","tag-antigonish","tag-banff","tag-belleville","tag-british-columbia","tag-cap-chat","tag-charlottetown","tag-chilliwack","tag-dawson-city","tag-deer-lake","tag-digby","tag-explore","tag-fort-mcmurray","tag-gander","tag-gimli","tag-grand-prairie","tag-happy","tag-jasper","tag-kelowna","tag-kenora","tag-kingston","tag-lake-louise","tag-lillooet","tag-little-current","tag-manitoba","tag-mingan","tag-moosonee","tag-nain","tag-nanaimo","tag-nelson","tag-new-liskeard","tag-newfoundland-and-labrador","tag-northern-territories","tag-nova-scotia","tag-ontario","tag-parry-sound","tag-pembroke","tag-port-hardy","tag-prince-edward-island","tag-quebec","tag-red-deer","tag-red-lake","tag-report","tag-sandspit","tag-smithers","tag-st-johns","tag-tofino","tag-trout-river","tag-vancouver","tag-victoria","tag-wiarton","tag-windsor","tag-yellowknife","tag-yukon","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The 40 #Happiest Places in Canada | Expedia<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"It\u2019s no secret Canada is a happy place\u2014but its happiest cities might surprise you. 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