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14,000 SHADES OF GREY:
BRITISH COLUMBIA
In some places, red-breasted robins announce
the arrival of spring. On the western shore of
Vancouver Island, it's the return of the grey
whales—some 14,000 of which swim by as they
make the 8,000-km (4,970-mi.) trip from the
balmy breeding lagoons of Mexico to feeding
grounds up north. Whale watching boats depart
from towns like Ucluelet and Tofino. But since
the massive mammals follow the coast closely,
you can also observe them without leaving land.
The peak viewing time in Pacific Rim National
Park Reserve is from March through May
(www.parkscanada.gc.ca/pacificrim).
13 Reasons Why
Canada Rocks
BY SUSAN MACCALLUM-WHITCOMB
WHALE WATCHING • DESTINATION VANCOUVER/PRINCE OF WHALES
Canada, being the world's second largest
country, covers a lot of ground. So its
far-flung boundaries encompass many
differences in terms of geography and
culture. One thing, however, remains
constant: wherever you go in this vast
land, you're sure to find something
remarkable. Here are 13 of the reasons
why Canada rocks.
