February • 2022
RESPONSIBLE TRAVELLER
An Eco Expedition:
Six Sustainable Tourist Destinations in Canada ALLIE MURRAY
Canada is known for its bountiful beauty, and one thing is for sure: no province is quite like the other. Sustainable travel is made easy while travelling through the Great White North, especially with the abundance of provinces, territories, and cities themselves that are pledging to make our country a greener place. We’ve rounded up six must-visit destinations for sustainable travellers to explore across the country. THE HOODOOS OF DRUMHELLER
DRUMHELLER, ALBERTA
Alberta is known for its abundance of beauty, and it is one of Canada’s most sustainable tourist destinations! There is no shortage of things to explore in the province— the mountains of Banff, the turquoise waters of Lake Louise, and so much more. The Hoodoos of Drumheller are a hidden gem among the Alberta beauties, making it a unique stop for eco-travellers in the region. The Drumheller hoodoos formed millions of years ago and are sandstone pillars formed through years of freezing,
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frost, and wind. Whereas the hoodoos are fragile due to their sand formation, they form a hard “hat” atop to keep it from eroding; however, climbing on the hoodoos is not recommended. The Hoodoo Trail gives nature explorers a unique look into the natural phenomenon and gives a peek into the things to discover in Alberta.
charities and sustainability practices, Fogo Island Inn is seen as a community asset. All operating surpluses are reinvested to help secure a sustainable and resilient future for Fogo Island and contribute to the local and global economy. ZIPTREK ECOTOURS
FOGO ISLAND INN FOGO ISLAND, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
MONT-TREMBLANT, QUÉBEC
Soar above the trees and experience the longest zipline in Quebec with Ziptrek Situated off the coast of Ecotours! Mont-Tremblant Newfoundland and Labrador, focuses on green initiatives, Fogo Island is a quaint town that including green hotel programs boasts luxury and sustainability. and eco-friendly events, A stay at Fogo Island Inn making it the perfect stop on allows you to enjoy picturesque an ecotourism trip. Striving to be the world views of the ocean, and if you’re lucky, see the northern leader in zipline ecotourism, lights. Fogo Island Inn is a Ziptrek takes you down five ziplines in Mont-Tremblant, one-of-a-kind award-winning showcasing the beauty of luxury property with 29 unique rooms and suites, each nature. Since its inception with floor-to-ceiling windows in 2002, Ziptrek Ecotours that open onto the ocean. strives to offer both learningfocused fun and thrills. Built on the principles of They also provide zipline sustainability and a true love trails in Whistler, B.C., and and respect for nature and Queenstown, New Zealand. culture, Fogo Island Inn offers Ziptrek Ecotours is closed a holistic immersion into for the winter but is ready community development and to welcome the bravest of cultural preservation. Working alongside local adventurers in spring 2022.
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POLAR BEAR © TRAVEL MANITOBA
OCEAN OUTFITTERS
TOFINO, BRITISH COLUMBIA
From the comfort of a luxurious covered boat, take a deep dive in the waters off the coast of British Columbia to discover vast wildlife, including humpback whales, killer whales, black bears, sea otters, and so much more. In Tofino, British Columbia, Ocean Outfitters operates as an eco-tourism leader and a certified green business that is committed to not only providing unforgettable experiences for its guests but also inspiring people to support conservation. The boat tours offered by Ocean Outfitters are carbonneutral and showcase all the beauty British Columbia has to offer: its natural landscapes.
support for these animals. During the Classic Polar Bear Adventure, Natural Habitat Adventures takes you along the Hudson Bay to get an intimate view of polar bears. The tours are led by naturalist guides and take you up close with a custom vehicle. While in Churchill, enjoy all that Canada’s north has to offer and take a dog sled trip, try snowshoeing, and so much more. BAY OF FUNDY NEW BRUNSWICK, NOVA SCOTIA
Spreading across two provinces is the natural phenomenon of The Bay of Fundy, which is home to both the world’s most extreme tides. The water levels rise and fall by as much as 48 CLASSIC POLAR BEAR feet every day, allowing tourists ADVENTURE to kayak along the tides and walk on the ocean floor! CHURCHILL, MANITOBA The Bay of Fundy is a Get up close and personal UNESCO biosphere reserve, an to one of Canada’s most accolade given to regions that promote solutions reconciling unique animals: polar bears. In Churchill, Manitoba, the the conservation of biodiversity World Wildlife Fund works with sustainable use. closely with Natural Habitat Twice a day, 160 billion tons of seawater pours in to Adventures to protect the endangered species and fill the bay during high tide. And, during low tide, the water welcome tourists to get a glimpse of these polar bears up vanishes to leave behind a firm close and share the dire need for ocean floor to explore on foot.
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