The town of Lunenburg (map) is a gorgeous fishing town on Nova Scotia’s eastern seaboard, southwest of Halifax. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage…
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A stroll along the Halifax waterfront
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Train tracks across the Rocky Mountains
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Plane views: Vancouver
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Eating fresh lobster in Nova Scotia
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Epic train journey on the Rocky Mountaineer
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Fun and thrills on the Athabasca Glacier
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