Prince Edward Island, the smallest province of Canada (both in size and populace) is surrounded by water bodies – the Northumberland Strait on the south and west and the Gulf of St. Lawrence on the north and east. The marvelous scenic beauty of this crescent shaped marine province – the sandy beaches, in parts red (due to presence of iron oxide) and in parts white, the shifting dunes, the gently sloping hills, the coves and the marinas – have all augmented the significance of the Island as a vacation resort manifold times.

The superb climate of the region – mild winters, breezy and modest summers and a cool spring in conjunction with the appetizing food of the province spice up the vacationers’ period of stay at the Island. To further boost the already booming tourism industry, Prince Edward Island is aided by organized efforts of the Islanders and the provincial government.

After Ontario, Quebec is the second most populated and popular province in Canada with a total population of 7568640. Most of the inhabitants of Quebec have accepted French as their official language. It is however quite surprising that Quebec is the only Canadian province where English has never been able to exert their maximum influence. The capital of Quebec is Quebec City and the largest city of Quebec is Montreal.

If you are looking forward to Quebec fishing vacations then undoubtedly you are surely opting for a fascinating and entertaining pastime. With profuse ecological purity and complete northern isolation, fishing is indeed an exciting job here. Lake Trout in Quebec is the home of a variety of Pike, Arctic Char and Ouananiche. In the surrounding hilly region, you will find a number of streams and rivers, which have become the habitat of big brookies and behemoths weighing from 3 lbs to 9 lb trophies.

British Columbia is situated on the extreme west of Canada. On the northwest side, it is bounded by the US state of Alaska. The direct northern portion of Canada comprises Yukon and Northwest Territories. The eastern side of British Columbia is demarcated by Alberta and on the south, you will get to see the states of Washington, Idaho and Montana. Victoria situated at the southeast of Vancouver Island is the capital city of British Columbia. Towards the center of British Columbia, you will find Prince George the main center of modern urbanization. In 1871, British Columbia joined the confederation as the sixth most important province of Canada. In the year 2004, the population of British Columbia was 4168123.

If you really want to enjoy the essence of British Columbia vacation then the various lodges, village country inns and river run cottages will surely make your dream come true. These interior provisions are wonderful locales where you are sure to discover calmness and peaceful environmental set up which usually lacks in the busy country life. An abundance of fauna and flora gives a splendid visual pleasure to cherish for the rest of your life.

In 2004, I completed two Inuit art buying trips to Iqaluit (formerly Frobisher Bay), the capital of Nunavut, Canada's newest territory. For both trips, I flew out of Ottawa on Canadian North airlines. The other airline that services Nunavut is First Air. Only the last half of the jets was allocated for passengers as the entire first half was for cargo. Being so remote, Canadian Arctic Inuit communities pretty well have to have everything shipped up there by plane or by boat during the summers since there are no roads connecting to the rest of Canada or even between each Nunavut community. The Arctic landscape from the air was desolate, hilly and barren. As the plane got closer to Iqaluit, the airport's small terminal building stood out with its bright yellow color. The airport itself is within walking distance to the rest of the town. There are taxis that charge a flat rate of $5 per trip anywhere in Iqaluit. Interestingly enough, these taxis also pick up and drop off other passengers along the way so shared rides with others are common here. There are several hotels in Iqaluit and rooms are generally clean, comfortable but quite basic. Accommodations and dining up north in Nunavut are both expensive. All food items with the exception of local Inuit fare must be flown up from the Canadian south. A carton of milk will cost about $10 in Iqaluit. Most Inuit locals cannot afford to buy overpriced fruits, vegetables and meat from the south. Many local families still rely on Inuit hunters who bring caribou, seal and whale to the table.

Vancouver is a great place for vacations, romantic getaways, or as a base for exploring southwestern B.C. Let me tell you some more about our hometown!