Summer is here! With economic uncertainty and an ongoing trade war, now more than ever, Canadians are seeking staycations over travelling abroad. In fact, according to an article by the Globe and Mail, there's a 38 percent decline in Canadians crossing the border into the U.S. versus the same month last year. And with an “elbows up” mentality, Canadians are creating revenue in their own backyard. Near or far and from coast to coast, we have Canadian activities to do this summer that will make memories your family will cherish for a lifetime. Here are just a fraction of the incredible places that you could visit.

If you're in Ontario:

1. Go underground in the Diefenbunker in Carp, ON

2. Conquer the CN Tower Edgewalk in Toronto, ON

3. Gaze across the Ouimet Canyon in Pass Lake, ON

4. Feel the mist at Horseshoe Falls in Niagara Falls, ON

5. Experience the Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, ON

6. Visit wolves at Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve or enjoy some tranquil lake time in Haliburton, ON

If you’re in British Columbia:

7. Cross the Capilano Suspension Bridge in Vancouver, B.C.

8. Go for Gold at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, B.C.

9. Learn about the sockeye salmon run and conservation work in Kamloops, B.C.

10. Cycle along Okanagan Valley’s wine route in B.C.

If you’re in Alberta:

11. Try to spot Canada’s national animal in Hinton, AB at the Beaver Boardwalk

12. Go back in time, exploring fossils in the Dinosaur Capital of the World in Drumheller, AB

13. Slip and slide at the West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, AB   

14. While you're in Edmonton, check the amazing ecosystems at the Muttart Conservatory.

15. Lake Louise's turquoise, glacier-fed lake and majestic Rocky Mountains will leave you in wonder.

If you’re in Quebec:

16. Devour a smoked meat sandwich in Montreal, QC at Schwartz’s, Lesters or Dunn’s

17. Scale the Via Ferrata Du Diable in Mont-Tremblant, QC

18. Celebrate Canada at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, QC

19. Debate over whether Montreal or NY bagels are better and grab an iconic tote bag from St-Viateur Bagels in Montreal, QC. (Montreal wins, btw.)

20. Explore the vastness of Quebec, including the Charlevoix Region, including a visit to the mighty Charlevoix Impact Crater.

If you’re in the Maritimes:

21. Roll up Magnetic Hill in Moncton, NB

22. Arm a cannon at the Citadel in Halifax, NS

23. Get “screeched in” in St. John’s, NL (maybe just a Jiggs Dinner for the kids)

If you’re in Saskatchewan:

24. Salute the RCMP Heritage Centre in Regina, SK

25. Embrace indigenous history at Wanuskewin Heritage Park in Saskatoon, SK

If you’re in Winnipeg:

26. Ponder big issues at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg, MB

27. Stand beneath a polar bear in Winnipeg, MB 

If you're in the Yukon or the Northwest Territories

28. Pitch a tent in Canada's camping destination, the Yukon.

29. Depending on when you go, experience the midnight sun or the incredible Aurora displays (which happen about 240 nights per year) in the Northwest Territories.

This article was updated in June 2025.