10 Canadian Road Trips Cheaper Than a US Vacation (3 of 6)

Icefields Parkway, Alberta

This 230 km mountain route, which stretches between Jasper and Banff National Parks, contains numerous lakes so stunningly turquoise that could be mistaken for photoshop, as well as ancient glaciers. If you’ve ever dreamed of walking on a glacier, this is possible at the Columbia Icefield. Along the way, you can safely catch glimpses of the bears, mountain goats, elk, and other wildlife from within your vehicle.

The Viking Trail, Newfoundland

The Viking Trail, noted for its unmatched coastal beauty, extends for nearly 500 km and is a must-see destination if you are a lover of anthropology and geology. Gros Morne National Park’s terrain is so unique that scientists study it to gain valuable information about how the Earth formed. Meanwhile, L’Anse aux Meadows features the only known Norse settlement in North America, established more than 1,000 years ago.