12 Ways To Get Your Canadian Nature Fix Right Outside The City

You don't have to travel far to break away from the hustle and bustle. The great outdoors are waiting, and Toyota Corolla will help you experience them like you've never seen before.

1. Bruce Trail

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A section of this scenic, marked hiking trail, the oldest and longest in Canada, is easily accessible from Toronto.

2. Jacques-Cartier National Park

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Combine lush trees, a sparkling river, and deep, glacial valleys, and you've got this stunning natural park, just a 30-minute drive from Québec City.

3. Shannon Falls

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The third highest falls in British Columbia, Shannon Falls sits directly adjacent to the highway less than an hour from Vancouver. You can also go hiking in the surrounding park.

4. Lake Louise

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This vibrant blue alpine lake in Banff National Park is open for canoeing or kayaking (and ice skating in the winter!) less than two hours from Calgary.

5. Oka National Park

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Whether it's swimming, hiking, or wildlife viewing you're craving, Oka National Park, under 40 minutes from Montreal, is the ultimate outdoor getaway.

6. Blue Mountain Village

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This lush, green mountain village is 90 minutes northwest of Toronto, offering hiking, mountain biking, and more during the summer months.

7. Blomidon Provincial Park

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Camp, hike, or stroll the beach amongst soaring cliffs in this park less than two hours from Halifax.

8. Fundy Trail

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Take in panoramic views of the coastline and soaring cliffs less than an hour's drive from Saint John.

9. Montmorency Falls

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This natural wonder (30 metres higher than Niagara Falls!) is just minutes from Québec City. And you can do more than just look at it — the surrounding park also offers zip-lining and cliff hiking!

10. Alice Lake

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An hour from Vancouver lies a glassy lake for swimming or fishing, dense forests, and towering mountain views.

11. Pigeon Mountain

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Grab those hiking boots and head just an hour from Calgary to Canmore, where Pigeon Mountain's lush meadows and summer wildflowers await.

12. Parc Omega

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Cruise through this wildlife reserve — an hour drive from Ottawa — to see deer, bison, antelope, and more wander right up to your car! Bring some carrots for the deer; feeding is encouraged!

Nature's finest is closer than you think. Let Toyota Corolla take you there, and experience the road like you've never seen before.

*All driving times calculated using Google Maps.