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10 Best Islands in Canada To Add To Your Itinerary

The longest coastline in the world is in Canada, and there are many islands to explore there. Some of them are provinces, some are capital cities, and some are islands. These are the top Canadian islands, and you must travel to them.

1. Magdalen Islands

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Magdalen-Islands

The Magdalen Islands archipelago, also known as the ÃŽles de la Madeleine in French, is made up of eight large islands and a few smaller ones. The Magdalen Islands belong to Quebec despite being closer to Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The islands are renowned for their distinctive food, natural beauty, and culture; lobster is a popular dish.

2. Prince Edward Island

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Prince-Edward-Island

Prince Edward Island, one of the three marine provinces, is the smallest province in terms of both area and population in Canada, but it produces 25% of the nation’s potatoes. The island is well-known for both serving as the backdrop for Anne of Green Gables and for having unusual coastlines that contrast red cliffs with white sandy beaches.

3. Gulf Islands

One of the best coastal places in the world, the Gulf Islands are situated in the Strait of Georgia between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia. Among the archipelago’s more than 200 islands, Salt Spring, Pender, Mayne, Denman, Gabriola, Hornby, and Galliano are inhabited.

Gulf-Islands
Gulf-Islands

Because of the Mediterranean-style environment, the Gulf Islands are renowned for their artist communities, locally produced cuisine, and wine, as well as for their abundance of outdoor and family activities.

4. Thousand Islands

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Thousand-Islands-In-Canada

The Saint Lawrence River contains the 1,864 islands that make up the Thousand Islands archipelago, which spans the boundary between Canada and the United States. Before visiting the Thousand Islands, where visitors can cruise the rivers or see historical monuments, castles, and orchards, many travelers from Canada utilize Kingston, Ontario, as their base of operations.

5. Baffin Island

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Baffin-Island

Baffin Island, the fifth-largest island in the world and “Canada’s Arctic Playground,” is populated by roughly 11,000 people. Baffin Island is stunning because of its isolated Arctic terrain, which is also home to millions of birds, narwhals, beluga whales, walruses, and polar bears at various times of the year. It’s a great place to see the Northern Lights as well.

6. Fogo Island

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Fogo-Island

Fogo Island, the biggest offshore island in Newfoundland and Labrador, is a must-visit spot in Canada due to its remote position, tranquil villages, and unspoiled landscape. The distinctively constructed Fogo Island Inn, with its rooftop spa, art studio, and surroundings of rocky shoreline, is bringing more attention to the island. Brimstone Head on Fogo Island is one of the four corners of the Earth, according to the Flat Earth Society of Canada.

7. Sable Island

Sable-Island
Sable-Island

The isolated Sable Island, 300 kilometers (186 miles) southeast of Halifax, is only reachable by boat or plane and needs Parks Canada authorization to be visited.

It is a distinctive Canadian island due to its sand beaches, 350 offshore shipwrecks (giving it the moniker Graveyard of the Atlantic), wild horses, and its status as the largest grey-seal breeding colony in the world.

8. Vancouver Island

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Vancouver-Island

Vancouver Island, the largest Pacific island east of New Zealand, is more than just the location of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. It is a must-see because of its fascinating indigenous heritage, exquisite architecture, and breathtaking coastline.

The West Coast Path, the Cowichan Valley, whale watching, scenic Tofino, and Mount Washington Alpine Resort’s winter skiing are just a few of the attractions of a visit to Vancouver Island.

9. Manitoulin Island

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Manitoulin-Island

What a conundrum: an island within a lake, within an island within a lake. Manitoulin Island, the biggest freshwater lake island in the world, is home to numerous lakes, each containing islands. Visitors can take long hikes, stroll along the boardwalk, kayak into the sunset, and fish from the pier in this laid-back location.

10. Haida Gwaii

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Haida-gwaii

Off the coast of British Columbia, the remote archipelago of Haida Gwaii was formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands. Haida people, who are First Nations, make up around half of the population.

The Moresby and Graham islands are the two largest in the archipelago, with about 150 other smaller islands. It is home to the SGang Gwaay UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as amazing natural beauty.

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