The 10 best places to visit in Canada for incredible wildlife
This remote archipelago off B.C.'s coast invites you to paddle alongside playful sea lions, spot humpbacks breaching in misty waters, and witness bald eagles soaring over ancient Haida villages. Curious black bears forage along moss-draped shorelines while colourful puffins dive-bomb the waters. From a kayak or Zodiac, watch orcas slicing through glasslike channels as tidal pools reveal starfish mosaics below. In this untamed paradise, where land meets sea meets living Haida culture, it's easy to see why Gwaii Haanas is dubbed Canada's Galapagos.
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