Discover beauty and adventure in Atlantic Canada
Just over the U.S. border from Maine lie the four Canadian provinces that are collectively known as Atlantic Canada — and are widely known for their history, culture and extraordinary natural beauty. More about this
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New Brunswick, gateway to Atlantic Canada
Take away its geographic proximity to the U.S., and New Brunswick would still be the perfect choice to serve as the so-called gateway to the Atlantic Canada provinces.
A trip to Nova Scotia and cosmopolitan Halifax
New Brunswick may be the geographical gateway to the Atlantic Canada provinces, but Nova Scotia has long been considered the door to Canada itself.
Secluded charms of Prince Edward Island go well beyond 'Anne of Green Gables'
Despite more than 1 million visitors a year, PEI has retained its peaceful, laid-back, old-fashioned ambience. Its quaint seaside villages and ports look like postcards.
Newfoundland and Labrador's vast, unspoiled wilderness offers glimpse back to Viking times
Newfoundland and Labrador may lie in the Atlantic a time zone ahead of the rest of North America, but visiting Canada’s easternmost province is like taking a step back in time.
Festivals & Events: Spring and Summer 2010
From Highland games to seafood festivals, there’s no shortage of fun at the hundreds of special events held throughout the year.
Spotlight on: Bay of Fundy
In Maritime Canada - Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, and the Bay of Fundy in particular - tides are a big production number, the biggest in the world.
Photo Gallery
The Provinces in Pictures
From mountain vistas to bustling urban centers, this corner of Canada has it all.
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