10 of the Best and Underrated Summer Road Trips in Canada



White motorhome driving on a two-lane road with towering mountains at sunset in the background.

There’s no better way to experience the sheer scale and diversity of Canada than by getting behind the wheel and hitting the road. These 10 iconic, underrated road trips serve as a powerful reminder that Canada features a vast geography and majestic grandeur. The Viking Trail Newfoundland & Labrador

Route: Deer Lake to L’Anse aux Meadows (Route 430)Distance: 687 km | Road: Paved

The Viking Trail, stretching north from Deer Lake along Newfoundland’s rugged west coast,...

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