{"id":17988,"date":"2021-08-05T16:43:23","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T16:43:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/?p=17988"},"modified":"2021-08-05T17:33:35","modified_gmt":"2021-08-05T17:33:35","slug":"top-10-cant-miss-attractions-canada-new-england","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/travel\/top-10-cant-miss-attractions-canada-new-england","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Can\u2019t-Miss Attractions in Canada and New England"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re headed north, make sure these top spots make your list!<\/strong><\/p>\n

New England and Canada <\/span><\/a>are well-known for fall foliage, but heading north to Maine and eastern Canadian provinces is a great trip option during the summer too!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For many, traveling to the Northeast isn\u2019t that far away, making it an<\/span> easy getaway for families to get together<\/span><\/a> before school starts again. There\u2019s a lot to see and do\u2014and eat! If you\u2019re taking a trip north, add these to your activity itinerary:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Acadia National Park offers water views throughout its many mountains.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1. Acadia National Park:<\/b> One of the jewels of America\u2019s national parks and certainly a crowd-pleaser on the east coast. Acadia National Park sits just off the mainland coast of Maine and is jam-packed with hiking trails, lakes, ocean views, and perfect spots for watching the sunset. Try the 1,530-foot Cadillac Mountain overlook!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2. Boston\u2019s Freedom Trail:<\/b> Ever wanted to travel back in time?<\/span> Boston<\/span><\/a> is one of the oldest cities in the country and was instrumental in the Revolutionary War. See the actual house of patriot Paul Revere, as well as the taverns where the American Revolution brewed, all led by guides in historical garb!
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Peggy’s Cove lighthouse is just one of many throughout the region.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3. Lighthouses everywhere:<\/b> You can\u2019t go to the Northeast or coastal Canada without seeing lighthouses! From Peggy\u2019s Cove Lighthouse in <\/span>Nova Scotia<\/span><\/a> to Portland Head Lighthouse in Maine, these picturesque, important structures are part of the history and beauty of the east coast.
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The incredible Hopewell Rocks were eroded by the ocean’s waves.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4. Bay of Fundy: <\/b>Want to spend a fun day by the water? The Bay of Fundy is the answer! The massive ocean bay with extreme tides is ripe for exploration: go see the other-worldly Hopewell rocks that have been eroded into twisted shapes, and the famous \u201creversing falls\u201d of churning whitewater in the<\/span> St. John\u2019s<\/span><\/a> River.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

5. Breweries and Eateries: <\/b>It wasn\u2019t long ago that Portland, Maine<\/a> was named Bon Appetit<\/i>\u2019s \u201cRestaurant City of the Year\u201d\u2014and for more than the seafood! With fabulous bakeries (you\u2019ve gotta try the \u201ccruffin\u201d at Belleville), fantastic pho at Cong Tu Bot, and unique breweries like Oxbow (specializing in sours), you\u2019ll leave Portland full and happy.<\/p>\n

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Humpback whales breaching the water’s surface is a sight unlike any other.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

6. Whale watching:<\/b> The waters off the coasts of New England and Canada share some local inhabitants\u2014humpback whales. Local boat tours can get you up close to these mammoth sea creatures as they breach for air. Bring a rain jacket because they make quite the splash on the way down. Humpbacks can weigh up to 30 tons!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

7.\u00a0Craggy coastline: <\/b>Sure, tranquil sandy beaches are beautiful. But towering jagged cliffs that jut out of the water with waves crashing against the rocks below? Now that\u2019s <\/i>dramatic! Take a moment to marvel at the ocean\u2019s power almost anywhere from Rockport Massachusetts to Saint John\u2019s, New Brunswick<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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You can’t go to Maine without getting a lobster roll. So don’t even try.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

8. Seafoooooood:<\/b> Ok, you can\u2019t visit Maine without trying a lobster roll (or three). They\u2019re truly some of the best eats you\u2019ll find in the east! Up in Canada, Prince Edward Island is world famous for its oysters. Seafood lovers can sample these salty mollusks in nearby cities like<\/span> Halifax<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

9. Anglers in action: <\/b>If eating seafood makes you want to catch your own, you\u2019re in luck! There are tons of great fishing options throughout New England. Smallmouth bass, trout, and salmon draw fishermen and women to Maine, and striped bass can be caught near the beaches and estuaries in Nova Scotia.
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Fortifications have been on Citadel Hill in Halifax since 1749.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

10. Historic Forts:<\/b> Halifax<\/span><\/a>\u2019s Fort George is a famous star-shaped National Historic Site atop Citadel Hill. It gives sweeping views of the surrounding city and harbour. Further south, Fort Gorges in Portland, Maine beckons visitors to the middle of the Fore River. Adventurers can kayak out to the two-story, 19th-century fort to take a tour. \u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019re headed north, make sure these top spots make your list! 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