12 Best National Parks in Canada

9. Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario

Indian Head Cove, Bruce Peninsula National Park

Though Canada’s coastal provinces tend to attract the most buzz from nature-lovers, there are some hidden gems throughout the rest of the country, including Ontario’s Bruce Peninsula National Park.

With picturesque cliffs and water so blue you’d swear you were in the Caribbean, the Bruce Peninsula offers plenty of opportunities to play in and around Lake Huron. The park is just 3.5 hours from Toronto, but the hustle and bustle of city life will be the last thing on your mind as you explore the rocky Georgian Bay shoreline and tackle the area’s trails.

If you’ve got several days and are up for an adventure, a portion of the famous 782-kilometer Bruce Trail — Canada’s oldest and longest footpath — runs through the park. Otherwise, there are several shorter trails for those who prefer a day trip.

One attraction that’s not to be missed is the Grotto, a huge sea cave on Lake Huron that you could easily spend hours exploring. It takes about 45 minutes (each way) to get to the cave. If you’re planning on making the trip in the summer, leave early — the Grotto is a hot spot for tourists.

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