Beautiful Places in Alaska 🇺🇸 – Gallery Images, Videos, & Profile | Earth’s Face

Posted on October 2, 2021 by CultSurf

What is there to see in Alaska?

ALASKA

Alax̂sxax̂ – Alaasikaq – Alas’kaaq – Alaskaq – Anáaski

satellite map of Alaska with major ecoregions and capital city labeled

English: /uh-LAS-kuh/ * /a-LAS-kuh/

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Name Origin

from the term used by Russians to name the Alaska Peninsula, from the Aleut and Yupik languages for “object to which the sea’s action is directed” or “great land“

Population

< 736,000

Main Languages

Predominantly English (~ 83%). The next most-spoken language is Spanish (~ 3%), though there are many native languages that are official in the state: Inupiaq, Siberian Yupik, Central Alaskan Yup’ik, Alutiiq, Aleut, Dena’ina, Deng Xinag, Holikachuk, Koyukon, Upper Kuskokwim, Gwich’in, Lower Tanana, Upper Tanana, Tanacross, Hän, Ahtna, Eyak, Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian. All indigenous languages are spoken by small percentages of the population.

Capital

*Juneau

Largest City

Anchorage

Location

Northwestern United States, a partial exclave state separated from the contiguous U.S., in the general Pacific Northwest and Arctic regions. The largest U.S. state, it is mostly on the mainland with many islands, including the Aleutian Islands. It borders Canada to the east / northeast, has Arctic coastline to the north, and Pacific coastline, including the Bering Sea, to the south and west.

Biogeography

Nearctic Realm (a small part in the East Palearctic)

Part of the United States’ Arctic tundra, Boreal forests / taiga, Pacific Range mountains, Arctic Range mountains, Pacific Marine Forests, and Pacific Marine lowlands. Home to North America’s highest mountain, Denali (Mt. McKinley).

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Gallery Images & Videos: Places in Alaska

glacier in the woods within Tongass National Forest, Alaska — Tongass National Forest – Matt Artz

iceberg in the water at Tongass National Forest, place in Alaska — Steve Corey

aerial view of large glacier in Chugach National Forest, USA — Chugach National Forest – Izzy Majcher

man walking inside a glacier in Chugach National Forest, Alaska — Paxson Woelber

Alpenglow in the snowy mountains of Chugach National Forest, a place in Alaska — Paxson Woelber

humpback whale leaping from the water in Kenai Fjords National Park — Kenai Fjords National Park – jdegenhardt

opening to a fjord with cliffs and snowy mountains in the distance, Kenai Fjords National Park — CMy23

rocky island ahead of the fjords and snowy mountains of Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska — lwtt93

forested rocks jutting out from the sea on the south coast of Alaska, USA — jdegenhardt

trail leading to a large distant mountain in Denali National Park and Preserve, place in Alaska — Denali National Park and Preserve – Alex Proimos

bright fall colors in a valley in Denali National Park and Preserve, United States — Arthur T. LaBar

running A dog sled in the snow near Denali, Alaska — GPA Photo Archive

flowery garden in front of a white steeple in Fairbanks, Alaska — Fairbanks – kinglear55

aurora borealis (northern lights) above a forest near Fairbanks — Kodachron

view of Attu Island from the sea, Aleutian Islands — Attu Island – Alaska Region U.S. Fish & W

view of towering volcano from the sea on a cloudy day, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — Aleutian Islands – naql

bright blue sea on the jagged coast of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, place in Alaska, USA — Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve – Arthur T. LaBar

rugged glacier in the mountains of Alaska, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve — Don & Suzan Weller

boat sailing below the white mountains of southeastern Alaska — NOAA’s National Ocean Se

small shed in the forested foothills of Wrangell - St. Elias National Park and Reserve — Wrangell – St. Elias National Park and Reserve – NPS CulturalLandscapes

wide landscape in the fall of a town and distant mountains in Wrangell - St. Elias National Park and Reserve — JLS Photography – Alaska

twilight in the city of Anchorage, city in Alaska, USA — Anchorage – marco antonio torres

autumn forest landscape near the mountains and river near Anchorage — Zetong Li

blue lakes in the forests of Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, place in Alaska — Lake Clark National Park and Preserve – GPA Photo Archive

young brown bears wrestling in Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska — Katmai National Park and Preserve – cheryl strahl

caribou crossing a river in Togiak National Wildlife Refuge, place in Alaska — Togiak National Wildlife Refuge – U.S. Fish and Wildlife Servi

green wetlands in the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge — Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge – Alaska Region U.S. Fish & W

sunrise in the snowy hills of Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, place in Alaska — Bering Land Bridge National Preserve – Bering Land Bridge Nation

cabins at the foot of a rocky hill in Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, Alaska, USA — Bering Land Bridge Nation

yellow hills and valley of Noatak National Preserve, United States — Noatak National Preserve – Western Arctic National Pa

fall colors near a snowcapped mountain in Noatak National Preserve, place in Alaska — Western Arctic National Pa

sand dunes and evergreens in Kobuk Valley National Park — Kobuk Valley National Park – Western Arctic National Pa

camping in the fields near stony mountains at Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, Alaska — Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve – National Park Service, Alas

yellow flowers on the grassy hills above a river valley in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge — Arctic National Wildlife Refuge – U.S. Fish and Wildlife Servic

a seaplane landing on the waters near Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, place in Alaska — Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge – Alaska Region U.S. Fish &

temperate rainforest in the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge — Arthur T. LaBar

mountains mirrored by the water on Kodiak Island — Kodiak Island – naql

herd of bison in the grasslands on coastal Kodiak Island, Alaska — James Brooks

on the Alaska Highway leading to a snowy mountain — Alaska Highway – JLS Photography – Alaska

a polar bear walking on the graveled Arctic coast near the town of Kaktovik, Alaska — town of Kaktovik – Arthur T. LaBar

totem pole closeup near Ketchikan, place in Alaska — town of Ketchikan – Ben Rogers

harbor of the town of Ketchikan, USA — ThreeIfByBike

large spikey rock formation in the snow near Coldfoot, Alaska — Anita Ritenour

rushing rapids along the stony shores of a forest along the Chilkoot Trail — Chilkoot Trail – Joseph

totem pole ahead of the harbor in the town of Haines, Alaska — town of Haines – dancingnomad3

tawny brown mountains and forest near the town of Talkeetna, USA — Talkeetna – JLS Photography – Alaska

a white Russian Orthodox church in the town of Sitka, place in Alaska — town of Sitka – Jeremy Keith

a graveyard in the dense forests near Sitka, Alaska — Melinda Shelton

harbor and docks of Valdez below snowy mountains, Alaska — town of Valdez –-Eric

waterfall on green hills near Valdez, town in Alaska, USA — FairbanksMike

docks below the green and white mountains of Seward, town and place in Alaska state — town of Seward – CMy23

glaciers and iceberg in the Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska — Tracy Arm Fjord – Alexander Shchukin

view of a lighted cruise ship in the fjords of Juneau at dusk — Juneau – Peter Scholten

a Russian Orthodox church top covered in snow on a clear day in Juneau, capital of Alaska — Brett Johnson

people standing on the sand near a waterfall ahead of a glacier and mountains near the town of Juneau, USA — Rod Ramsell

view from a cable car looking down at other cable car and a cruise ship in the harbor of Juneau, place in Alaska — Fernando Jorge

stream falling through a green valley before cascading into a green lake, scene in Alaska — Rich Manalang

Places in Alabama 🇺🇸 – Gallery Images, Videos & Profile | Earth’s Face

Posted on October 1, 2021 by CultSurf

What’s in Alabama?

ALABAMA

/a-luh-BA-muh/

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satellite map of Alabama with major geographic areas

Name Origin

after the Alabama River which is named after the Alabama people, the name refers to someone of Alabama heritage in the Alabama language, could also come from the Choctaw language meaning “clearers of the thicket” or the Creek language for “tribal town“

Population

< 5,024,000

Main Languages

Predominantly English (~ 95%). The local accents are known as Alabama English, part of the Southern U.S. variety.

Capital

*Montgomery

Largest City

Huntsville

Birmingham (largest urban area)

Location

Southeastern United States, a state in the general Deep South region, also part of the greater Appalachia and Gulf Coast regions. Has a small coastline on the Gulf of Mexico (Atlantic).

Biogeography

Nearctic Realm

Part of the United States’ eastern Subtropical forests, including Appalachian highlands and Gulf Coast lowlands.

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Gallery Images & Videos: Places in Alabama

canon at Fort Gaines, Alabama coast — Fort Gaines – Jimmy Emerson, DVM

large tree on Dauphin Island, Gulf Coast, USA — Dauphin Island – Josh McCausland

home on the beach at Dauphin Island, southern Alabama, USA — faungg’s photos

exhibit inside the Mobile Carnival Museum, place in Alabama — Mobile Carnival Museum – NatalieMaynor

street block and colonial architecture in city of Mobile, Alabama — city of Mobile – Maciek Lulko

famous ship near the coast of Mobile, Gulf of Mexico — Josh Hallett

a path in a Bamboo Forest in central Alabama, USA — Bamboo Forest – Dystopos

snowy ledge and forest overlook in Cheaha State Park, place in Alabama — Cheaha State Park – Outdoor Alabama

view of Birmingham skyline from across a lake, Alabama — Birmingham – Zach Farmer

waterfall in Little River Canyon National Preserve, southern USA — Little River Canyon National Preserve – Jim Bauer

sculpture artwork of chained slaves outside the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, Montgomery — National Memorial for Peace and Justice – Ron Cogswell

interior exhibit at the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, place in Alabama — Ron Cogswell

exterior of Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, Montgomery — Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, Montgomery – Ron Cogswell

waterfalls and fall colors in Talladega National Forest, place in Alabama — Talladega National Forest – Rick from Alabama

butterfly on a bright red flower in Huntsville Botanical Gardens, Alabama — Huntsville Botanical Garden – David Ellis

gazebo and pond in Huntsville Botanical Garden, Huntsville, Alabama — David Ellis

view of Huntsville, place in Alabama, USA — city of Huntsville – David Ellis

NASA center in Huntsville, USA — Robert Boston

sunny beach at Gulf Shores, Alabama — Gulf Shores – John Tuggle

sunset and surfer catching a wave ahead of the pier at Orange Beach, Gulf of Mexico, Alabama — Orange Beach – Outdoor Alabama

beachfront of Orange Beach, city in Alabama, USA — Steven Van Elk

stadium at University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa — University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa – Andrea Wright

miniature of cityscape in Ave Maria Grotto, rural Alabama — Ave Maria Grotto – Roger Smith

waterfall in the Sipsey Wilderness of Alabama state — Sipsey Wilderness – Michael Hicks

Moundville Archaeological Site Alabama — Moundville Archaeological Park – Altairisfar

stalagmites in the caves of Cathedral Caverns State Park, place in Alabama — Cathedral Caverns State Park – Outdoor Alabama

carved face in a tree in Orr Park, Alabama — Orr Park – Alby Headrick

a cave entrance in the forests of Alabama, USA — Outdoor Alabama

Natural Bridge in the forests of Alabama, United States — Natural Bridge – Jimmy Emerson, DVM

rock formations inside of DeSoto Caverns, southern USA — DeSoto Caverns – Roger Smith

view from behind Noccalula Falls, place in Alabama — Noccalula Falls – Andy Montgomery

bridge entering a cave in the woods of Dismals Canyon, Alabama — Dismals Canyon – Jimmy Emerson, DVM

waterfall at the entrance of Stephens Gap Cave — wrcochran

light entering the opening of Stephens Gap Cave in Alabama, USA — Stephens Gap Cave – wrcochran

Places in Nunavut – Gallery Images, Videos, & Profile | Earth’s Face

Posted on September 28, 2021 by CultSurf

NUNAVUT

ᓄᓇᕗᑦ

English:

/NOO-na-voot/ /NUU-na-vuut/ /NUH-na-vuht/

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French:

/noo-ne-VOOT/

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Inuktitut

/NOO-nah-voot/

Name Origin

from the Inuktitut language meaning “our land“

Population

< 39,500

Main Languages

Mostly Inuktitut (~ 63%). The second most spoken language is the local variety of English (~ 31%). French and Inuinnaqtun are also official in the territory.

Capital & Largest City

Iqaluit

Location

Northern Canada, a federal territory in the general Arctic region. Has a lot of Arctic Ocean coastline along with islands in the Arctic Archipelago and throughout Hudson Bay, including Canada’s largest, Baffin Island. Location is split between the mainland section and its many large and small islands.

Biogeography

Nearctic Realm

Part of Canada’s Arctic tundra, taiga shield, and Arctic Cordillera mountains. Home to some of the world’s largest islands.

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Gallery Images & Videos: Places in Nunavut

Inuit structure in the snows of Rankin Inlet, Nunavut — Rankin Inlet – m e a n d r e a

Inuit inuksuit statues on a bay near Iqaluit, capital of Nunavut territory — Iqaluit – Isaac Demeester

the Igloo Cathedral in the town of Iqaluit, Northern Canada — Igloo Cathedral – Jennifer Rector

Inuksuk statue overlooking the town of Iqaluit — Jeremy Rahn

icy landscape at dawn somewhere in Nunavut territory — annelope

urban art mural of a smiling inuit woman, Iqaluit — Axel Drainville

tabletop mountains in Auyuittuq National Park, dawn and snowy landscape, place in Nunavut — Auyuittuq National Park – Nuno Luciano

hikers in a valley ahead of towering mountains in Auyuittuq National Park, Canada — Peter Morgan

flying over sweeping white scenery and snowy mountains and canyons in Nunavut, Ellesmere Island — Ellesmere Island – NASA ICE

station overlooking snowy plains with a weak morning sun, northern tundra of Canada — Buie

icy waters ahead of the mountainous tundra on an island in Nunavut, Canada — Ralph Earlandson

solar-charged igloos at night — Mike Beauregard

bright red mosses on the gravely ground and view of the bay in Cape Dorset, place in Nunavut — Cape Dorset – Se Mo

boats sailing a section of the Northwest Passage viewed from the coast of Nunavut — Northwest Passage – Martha de Jong-Lantink

a vast snowy landscape with small arctic plants at sunrise, arctic Canada — Steve Sayles

Places in Yukon – Gallery Images, Videos, & Profile | Earth’s Face 🇨🇦

Posted on September 24, 2021 by CultSurf

YUKON

English: /YOO-kahn/

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French: /yu-KON/

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satellite map image of the Yukon territory — .

Name Origin

after the Yukon River, possibly from the Gwich’in language for “white water river” or “great river“

Population

~ 42,600

Main Languages

Predominantly English (~ 83%). The next most spoken language is French, also an official language in the territory (~ 4%). Both languages are spoken in local Canadian varieties.

Capital & Largest City

Whitehorse

Location

Northwestern Canada, a federal territory in the general Arctic and Pacific Mountains regions. Has some Arctic Ocean coastline to the north and borders the United States (Alaska) to the west.

Biogeography

Nearctic Realm

Part of Canada’s Pacific Cordillera mountains, Taiga Cordillera mountains, and taiga plains, with some Arctic tundra. Home to Mount Logan, Canada’s tallest mountain (2nd tallest in North America).

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Gallery Images & Videos: Places in Yukon

totem poles made of hubcaps in Yukon, Canada — JLS Photography – Alaska

emerald lake with mountain backdrop, popular place in Yukon — Emerald Lake – JAYRNIV

dunes at the Carcross Desert, southern Yukon, Canada — Carcross Desert – teamscuby

monument of an indigenous person canoeing at the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre in Whitehorse — Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre – Travis

the SS Klondike in the snow in Whitehorse, Canada — SS Klondike – Gareth Sloan

northern lights (aurora borealis) in Whitehorse, famous sight in Yukon territory — Whitehorse – Studiolit

a bend at Miles Canyon, outside of Whitehorse — Miles Canyon – Timothy Neesam

a bend at Miles Canyon, a place in Yukon — Diego Delso

high snowy mountain peaks with sun rays reflecting, part of Yukon — Richard Droker

mountains, forests and a winding river in Kluane National Park and Reserve, place in Yukon — Kluane National Park and Reserve – Kalen Emsley

a wood stump on the stony shores of a river ahead of mountains in Kluane National Park and Reserve, the Yukon — WherezJeff

downtown hotel in Dawson City on a snowy day, northwestern Canada — Dawson City – Arthur T. LaBar

person walking on the road on the scenic Dempster Highway, Yukon — Dempster Highway – Joseph

mountain crest in the fields of Ivvavik National Park, a place in Yukon — Ivvavik National Park – Daniel Case

rugged beds of a river in the landscapes of Ivvavik National Park, in the Yukon — Daniel Case

a section of a river in snowy frozen landscape at dawn in Yukon — Keith Williams

a section of the Yukon River in a snowy landscape with the sun barely over the horizon — Yukon River – Keith Williams

a boat/ canoe on a wide section of the Yukon River, Canada — Camera Eye Photography

white clouded mountains towering over a dark forest in the Yukon, near the Alaska Highway — Alaska Highway – Goran Vlacic

a section of the Alaska Highway with forests and snowy mountain backdrops in the Yukon — JLS Photography – Alaska

a dog sled team running in the snowy landscapes of the Yukon, Canada — Arthur T. LaBar

a unique black bear in the flowery fields of Yukon Wildlife Preserve, place in Canada — Yukon Wildlife Preserve – Keith Williams

a sweeping valley landscape in the Tombstone Territorial Park, a place in Yukon — Tombstone Territorial Park – Bo Mertz

bright purple/pink flowers on the shores of the Alsek River with mountains behind, the Yukon — Alsek River – zug zwang

moose antlers left ahead of the curving Alsek River in Yukon — zug zwang

a bald eagle perched near the Tatshenshini River in Yukon, Canada — Tatshenshini River – Matt Zimmerman

snowy mountains seen from the inside of a small passenger plane, flying over the Yukon — Jack Church

Places in the Northwest Territories | Gallery, Videos, & Profile 🇨🇦

Posted on September 21, 2021 by CultSurf

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES

les Territoires du Nord-Ouest

Name Origin

when Rupert’s Land and the North-Western Territory were joined, they became the North-West Territories, describes their geographic location in Canada

Population

~ 45,000

Main Languages

Predominantly English (~ 78%). Dogrib or Tłı̨chǫ is the most prevalent indigenous language (~ 4%). Other official languages are: Chipewyan, Cree, French, Gwich’in, Inuinnaqtun, Inuktitut, Inuvialuktun, North Slavey, and South Slavey. Mostly spoken by small portions of the population.

Capital & Largest City

Yellowknife

Location

Northwestern Canada, a federal territory in the general Arctic region. Mostly located on the mainland with some territory on large islands in the Arctic Archipelago. Has coastline on the Arctic Ocean.

Biogeography

Nearctic Realm

Parts of Canada’s taiga (mostly plains and shield forests), Taiga Cordillera mountains, and Arctic tundra. Major lakes include Great Slave Lake (deepest in North America) and Great Bear Lake (largest lake fully within Canada).

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Gallery Images & Videos: Places in the Northwest Territories

northern lights (aurora borealis) in the snowy forests near Yellowknife, Canada — Yellowknife – kwan fung

Great Slave Lake shores and blue skies in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories — Jack L

Virginia Falls, Nahanni National Park Reserve, place in the Northwest Territories, Canada — Virginia Falls, Nahanni National Park Reserve – Mike Beauregard

exterior Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Inuvik, on a snowy day — Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Inuvik – dawn

Hornaday River and canyon in Tuktut Nogait National Park, place in the Northwest Territories — Tuktut Nogait National Park – Paul Gierszewski

jagged ice patterns on the frozen surface of Great Slave Lake, Northern Canada — Great Slave Lake – Phillip Grondin

a sunset / sunrise over the frozen expanse of Great Slave Lake, place in the Northwest Territories — buck82

landscape of scattered forest and plains in the taiga of Northwest Territories, Canada, Wood Buffalo National Park — Wood Buffalo National Park – Dru!

autumn colors and forests along the banks of a river in Northwest Territories, Canada, Wood Buffalo National Park — Scott Lough

taiga plains of the Northwest Territories, with flooded sections and lakes, near the Dempster Highway — Tania Liu

falls colors of grasses and lichens on the rolling hills of Northwestern Canada near the Dempster Highway — near the Dempster Highway – Tania Liu

bison walking near the water and a forest in Fort Providence, town in the Northwest Territories — Scott Lough

town of Fort Providence covered in snow with a church on the side, place in Northwestern Territories, Canada — Fort Providence – Leslie Philipp

tepees on the snow-covered shores of Great Bear Lake, northwestern Canada — Great Bear Lake – Sahtu Wildlife

rushing waterfall at Twin Gorges Territorial Park, Hay River, a place in the Northwest Territories — Twin Gorges Territorial Park, Hay River – Mike Tidd

an iceberg with ship remains ahead of it in the Northwest Passage of Arctic Canada — Northwest Passage – Roderick Eime

icebreaker ships sailing through the icy waters of the Northwest Passage, a section of the Northwest Territories, Canada — Coast Guard News

a colorful purple and pink sunset over the Mackenzie River near Fort Simpson in the Northwest Territories — Mackenzie River – Fort Simpson Chamber of C

Church of Our Lady of Good Hope - interior, a place in Fort Good Hope, Northwest Territories of Canada — Church of Our Lady of Good Hope, Fort Good Hope – mattcatpurple

Places in Newfoundland and Labrador – Profile & Gallery 🇨🇦

Posted on September 17, 2021 by CultSurf

A quick profile, images, and recommended videos to discover Newfoundland & Labrador

NEWFOUNDLAND and LABRADOR

/NEW-fen-land-AND-LA-bruh-dor/ * /NOO-fin-lend-AND-LA-bri-dor/

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satellite map of Newfoundland and Labrador province — –

Name origin

from earlier name Terra Nova, “new land” in Portuguese and Latin, later adapted into English as Newfoundland

for Portuguese sailor, João Fernandes Lavrador

Population

<520,000

Main Languages

Predominantly English (~ 97%). Local variety is known as Newfoundland English.

Capital & Largest City

Saint John’s

Location

Eastern Canada (easternmost province) and part of the Atlantic region. Mostly located on the island of Newfoundland and the mainland section called Labrador, with many smaller islands.

Biogeography

Nearctic Realm

Parts of Canada’s Eastern boreal shield forests (especially on Newfoundland), taiga forests (especially in Labrador), and Arctic Cordillera mountains. The Smallwood Reservoir system in Labrador is the largest body of water.

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Gallery of Places in Newfoundland & Labrador

view of St. John's, capital of Newfoundland and Labrador, at night with lights reflecting on the sea — St. John’s – Erik Mclean

basilica in the city of St. John's, Newfoundland — Russ Quinlan

colorful houses and buildings viewed from across the harbor in St. John's, Canada — Dheera Venkatraman

the harbor and colorful architecture on the hills of St. John's city, Newfoundland and Labrador — Asmaa Dee

panorama of Signal Hill with views of the ocean, St. John's, Newfoundland — Signal Hill – Zach Bonnell

view of Signal Hill from a hillside and near pine tree, Newfoundland — Seán Ó Domhnaill

view of icebergs and the sea from the coast of Twillingate, eastern Canada — Twillingate – Robert Ciavarro

odd-shaped black home in the rocky fields of Fogo Island, Newfoundland — Fogo Island – Timothy Neesam

lone house at sundown surrounded by wet plains and tides, Fogo Island — Timothy Neesam

stilted inn on a sunny day with views of the fields and ocean on Fogo Island, eastern Newfoundland — Zach Bonnell

the red and brown stones and snowy mountains with a stream and waterfall, the tablelands in Newfoundland and Labrador — the Tablelands – mrbanjo1138

Western Brook Pond, Gros Morne National Park, iconic place in Newfoundland — Gros Morne National Park – VisitGrosMorne

a sod-covered wooden chapel in Norstead near L'Anse aux Meadows — Norstead near L’Anse aux Meadows – Douglas Sprott

lighthouse and rocky shores at Capr Bonavista, Newfoundland — Cape Bonavista – Paul Gorbould

dark clouds at sunset in the town of Bonavista, a place in Newfoundland and Labrador — town of Bonavista – Jamie McCaffrey

church in the town of Trinity, eastern Newfoundland, Canada — town of Trinity – Robert Ciavarro

rocky shores and crashing waves on the Bonavista Peninsula — Bonavista Peninsula – Gary Paakkonen

man hiking in the forests along the Bonavista Peninsula with rocky cliffs and formations in the ocean ahead, Newfoundland — Wallace Howe

Atlantic puffins on the grass in Witless Bay, place in Newfoundland — Witless Bay – Richard Droker

waterfall falling from the forest into the ocean over red cliffs, Witless Bay in Newfoundland and Labrador province — Jim Sorbie

grassy cliffs and bird sanctuary overlooking the ocean, Cape St. Mary's, Newfoundland — Cape St. Mary’s – mrbanjo1138

view from canon at Castle Hill overlooking the town of Placentia, place in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada — Castle Hill, town of Placentia – Vicky TH

a bridge over a grassy creek in Terra Nova National Park, Newfoundland — Terra Nova National Park – Product of Newfoundland

arched rock formation on the pebbled beaches of Arches Provincial Park, Newfoundland in Canada — Arches Provincial Park – Michael Leland

twisted tress and forests overlooking the green waters and beach of coastal Newfoundland — Zach Bonnell

lighthouse and buildings at Port-au-Choix, Newfoundland coast — Port au Choix – Rod Brazier

lighthouse and trail up the hill in Cape Spear, place in Newfoundland and Labrador — Cape Spear – jessica

whale tail and ocean ahead of the shores in Battle Harbour, Labrador — Battle Harbour – echo8

historic lighthouse on a cloudy day in Point Amour, place in Labrador, Canada — Point Amour – Kerron L

the rushing tides of Churchill Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador province — Churchill Falls – Douglas Sprott

towering mountains and fjords viewed from above in Torngat Mountains National Park, place in northern Labrador, Canada — Torngat Mountains National Park – DJANDYW.COM AKA NOBO

Profile & Gallery of Places in Alberta (Calgary – Edmonton) | Earth’s Face

Posted on September 14, 2021 by CultSurf

CALGARY

/KAL-ger-ee/ * /KAL-guh-ree/

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EDMONTON

/ED-muhn-TUHN/ * /ED-min-TIN/

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satellite map of the city of Calgary, Alberta

satellite map of the city of Edmonton, Canada

Name origin

Edmonton: originally Fort Edmonton, a fur trading post, named after Edmonton, England, the birthplace of a founding governor, Sir James Winter Lake

Calgary: named for the hamlet of Calgary, Scotland

Population

Edmonton: City <981,000 – Metro <1,321,000

Calgary: City <1,336,000 – Metro <1,392,000

Location

Edmonton: Central Alberta, aspen parklands region

Calgary: Southern Alberta, foothills/prairies region

Calgary is along the Bow River and the Elbow River. Edmonton is along the North Saskatchewan River.

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Cities of Alberta Image Gallery: Calgary & Edmonton

a main square with colonial buildings and horse drawn carriage, Calgary's Heritage Park and village — Heritage Park, Calgary – Bernard Spragg

the wonderland sculpture in downtown Calgary, Alberta — Wonderland sculpture – Davide Colonna

a scene with skyscrapers and the wonderland sculpture on the streets of downtown Calgary, Canada — Nataliia Kvitovska

interior view of the Peace Bridge in Calgary — Peace Bridge, Denisse Leon

the Peace Bridge at evening over the Bow River leading to downtown Calgary — Robert Montgomery

footbridge from Prince's Island Park with view of the Calgary skyline — Prince’s Island Park – Richard Carter

the Calgary Tower at night with lights, Alberta, Canada — Calgary Tower – asweseeit.ca CANADA

riders on horseback holding Canadian flags during the Calgary Stampede — Calgary Stampede – Leif Harboe

bronco riding at a rodeo during the Calgary Stampede — Sean Robertson

exterior of knox united church in downtown Calgary — Knox United Church – Bill Longstaff

ceiling of the chinese cultural centre in Calgary — Chinese Cultural Centre – Ricky Leong

a penguin swimming in water at the calgary zoo — Calgary Zoo – Bernard Spragg

black and white of studio bell centre, a place in calgary — Studio Bell – Michael Brager Photography

an autumn trail in fish creek provincial park, Canada's biggest urban park — Fish Creek Provincial Park – Bernard Spragg

fort calgary exterior in the snow — Fort Calgary – Bernard Spragg

the devonian gardens within the CORE shopping centre, Calgary, Alberta — Devonian Gardens – M Cheung

CORE Shopping Centre exterior and busy street in central Calgary — CORE Shopping Centre – Andres Alvarado

the Central Library in Calgary interior architecture — Central Library – Bilal Karim

view of Calgary skyline from the Bow River — Bow River – Bernard Spragg

stephen avenue in the evening with some light decorations, Calgary — Stephen Ave – Ayrcan

walking bridge over a wetland area in outer Calgary — Ahmed Zalabany

street art designs on a building in Calgary, CANAda — Toni Reed

interesting buildings and skyscrapers from street view at night in Calgary — Ryunosuke Kikuno

Hawrelak Park and Edmonton skyline — Hawrelak Park – Kurayba

neon sign museum at dusk in Edmonton, Alberta — Neon Sign Museum – WherezJeff

pyramids of muttart conservatory in Edmonton, Canada — Muttart Conservatory – Mack Male

old streetcar and building in Fort Edmonton Park — Fort Edmonton Park – Richard Laperche

west edmonton mall interior with bridge and canal, major place in Alberta — West Edmonton Mall – GoToVan

Art Gallery of Alberta exterior cool architecture — Art Gallery of Alberta – IQRemix

Art Gallery of Alberta interior cool architecture, Edmonton — IQRemix

Royal Alberta Museum exterior — Royal Alberta Museum – Doug Zwick

view of Edmonton skyline from across north saskatchewan river — North Saskatchewan River Valley – Kurayba

North Saskatchewan River Valley at evening with Edmonton skyline — WherezJeff

ice castles exhibition in Edmonton — Ice Castles – Jason Woodhead

Alberta Legislature Building with lit Christmas Tree and decorations in front at evening, Edmonton — Alberta Legislature Building – WherezJeff

view of downtown Edmonton from under a bridge across the north saskatchewan river at night — WherezJeff

North Saskatchewan River at evening with sun reflecting on the water — North Saskatchewan River – Richard Bukowski

University of Alberta Botanic Garden from bench view across a pond — University of Alberta Botanic Garden – Janusz Sliwinski

central city of Edmonton at sundown with bridge — Alex Pugliese

blue lights reflecting on the inside of a bridge passageway in Edmonton, Canada — Alex Pugliese

snow-covered walkway view from a bridge in the morning in Edmonton — Corey Tran

man on the steps in downtown edmonton, alberta at night with lights and christmas decor — Redd

Profile & Cool Places in Alberta (Rural) | Earth’sFace 🇨🇦

Posted on September 9, 2021 by CultSurf

ALBERTA

/al-BER-duh/ * /al-BER-tuh/

Name origin

for Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, a daughter of British Queen Victoria

Population

<4,371,000

Main languages

Predominantly English (c. 92%)

Capital

*Edmonton

Biggest City

Calgary

Location

Western Canada

Borders the United States to the south

Biogeography

Nearctic Realm

Part of Canada’s boreal forests and taiga, prairies, western mountains and forests (especially the Rockies), aspen parklands, and some dry steppe and highlands (especially around the badlands). Has part of large Lake Athabasca.

See more:

Places in Alberta Gallery

Prince of Wales Hotel, Waterton Lakes – Diana Robinson

mountain and lake setting in Waterton Lakes region, Alberta — Jan Mosimann

hoodoos in the badlands of Drumheller, Canada — Hoodoos in Drumheller – Robert Montgomery

dinosaur skeleton at the Royal Tyrell Museum, place in Alberta — Royal Tyrell Museum – Wilson Hui

Maligne Canyon from inside looking up, Canada — Maligne Canyon – Keith Roper

Maligne Canyon during winter with frozen cascades, place in Alberta — Si Longworth Photography

Valley of the Ten Peaks, Jasper National Park — Valley of the Ten Peaks – Matt Thomason

a forested valley covered in snow in Jasper National Park, Alberta — WherezJeff

mountain peak covered in forest, Canadian Rockies — WherezJeff

a lake surrounded by forest and mountains in Alberta — Jasper National Park – Bernd Thaller

green trees near lake under blue sky during daytime, setting in Alberta, Canada — sterlinglanier Lanier

serene lake and mountain backdrop in Banff National Park — Mahesh Gupta

waterfall in Johnston Canyon, Banff, Alberta — Johnston Canyon – Janani Ramanath

frozen falls in a snowy setting of the Canadian Rockies — John Bakator

large cave and rock formation in winter Alberta, Johnston Canyon — David Kovalenko

two jack lake and mountain backdrop in the evening in Banff National Park — Two Jack Lake – Geoff Pinkney

Minnewanka lake and snowy mountains in Alberta, Canada — Minnewanka Lake – Natalie Toombs

Bow Lake in Banff, western Canada — Bow Lake – Bernd Thaller

Peyto Lake and forested mountains in sunny setting of Alberta — Peyto Lake – Pascal Bernardon

Moraine Lake in Banff National Park, Canadian Rockies — Moraine Lake – Jacky Huang

bridge over a curving river and plains setting in Lethbridge, city in Alberta — town of Lethbridge – Ryan Reynolds

historical mural art in the city of Medicine Hat, western Canada — city of Medicine Hat – Kevin Dooley

large teepee structure in Medicine Hat, Alberta — Janusz Sobolewski

falls and canyon in Willmore Wilderness Park — Willmore Wilderness Park – Richard Bukowski

columbia icefield and glaciers in western Alberta province — Columbia Icefield – Gary Campbell-Hall

cascading waterfalls along the icefields parkway in Alberta — Delaney Boyd

road on the icefields parkway leading to a massive snowy mountain in the distance, Canada — Icefields Parkway – Floris Siegers

mountains and blue skies in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park — Peter Lougheed Provincial Park – JD Hascup

lake and mountains under a blue and purple evening sky in Kananaskis Country, place in Alberta — Kananaskis Country – JD Hascup

mountains and forest landscap in kananaskis country, a region of the Canadian rockies — Gaylon Yancy

highway under towering white mountain landscape near Canmore, Alberta — Canmore – Thiago Terleski

a wood bison walking in the snow near elk island, Alberta — Justin Hu

elk island seen from the shores at sundown, place in western Canada — Elk Island – Ezra Jeffrey-Comeau

**A Special Thanks: this post was made possible by the amazing and generous Creative Commons and Free Stock photographers out there. Thank you for making your work and the amazing places you capture accessible to the rest of the world!

What makes Saskatchewan unique? – 10 Cool Features 🇨🇦

Posted on July 13, 2021 by CultSurf

double rainbows over Lake Diefenbaker, rural Saskatchewan — Lake Diefenbaker – Olivia Kulbida

Heading out to the middle of the prairie, this is Saskatchewan’s time. A Canadian province known for flat open terrain and farming, this place definitely has a lot more specialties than milk and bread. Read a quick profile and then enjoy about 10 cool things that make Saskatchewan a unique place.

SASKATCHEWAN: Quick Profile

Cities: Regina is the capital; Saskatoon is the biggest city

Location: the middle of the three Prairie provinces in the interior of central Canada, far from any oceans; it borders the U.S. to the south

Read more: about Canada; about Manitoba

Climate: mostly humid continental (humid hot summers and snowy cold winters) with Subarctic climate in the north and some semi-arid steppe (dry plains) features in the southwest; the weather usually comes in extremes with particularly warm summers and intensely cold winters throughout; weather can be very windy with tornadoes and storms being fairly common, although Saskatchewan gets more sunlight than any other province

Environment: mostly prairies and plains in the south with some highlands; mostly boreal forests and taiga to the north with over 100 thousand lakes, Lake Athabasca is the largest; some tundra in the far north and some large areas of sand dunes

Name: it was once a part of Britain’s North West Territories; named after the Saskatchewan River, from the Cree language meaning “swift flowing river”

1. Because of Grasslands National Park

landscape of Cypress Hills, Saskatchewan — Cypress Hills – Erik Lizee / Eriklizee

What is it?:

Grasslands is a national park in southern Saskatchewan near the U.S. border. It preserves lots of prairies and rolling Great Plains landscapes, as well as the range critters.

Places and features:

Wildlife and hiking; Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, with some highlands and collections of dinosaur fossils

2. Because of Moose Jaw

mac the moose statue in Moose Jaw, Canada — Mac the Moose – Lisa

What is that?:

While not a literal Moose Jaw, this place is a small city in rural Saskatchewan. Despite its size, it has a nicely infused natural landscape and some unique experiences throughout.

Places and features:

Tunnels of Moose Jaw, tunnel tours that explore parts of the city’s underground past such as prohibition and Chinese immigration; Wakamow Valley, urban park; the Western Development Museum, exploring how the West was won; Mac the Moose, a giant moose statue; Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa, a luxurious spa with a big geothermal pool

Discover: Tunnels of Moose Jaw tours; Temple Gardens

3. Because of Regina

What is it?:

Well, Regina (Reh-jai-na) is the capital and one of the main cultural hubs in the whole province. The city hosts several events and festivals along with some beautiful urban scenery. It may not be the most populous city in Saskatchewan, but it doesn’t miss by much

Places and features:

Saskatchewan Legislative Building; RCMP Heritage Centre, dedicated to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police with festivals and service ceremonies; the Government House; MacKenzie Art Gallery; Royal Saskatchewan Museum; Saskatchewan Science Centre; Wascana Centre, a huge urban lake with an even bigger park surrounding the city center and provincial buildings; Hotel Saskatchewan, offers historic interactions with a step back into the prohibition era; Victoria Park

4. Because of Saskatoon

Bessborough Hotel & South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon — Bessborough Hotel & South Saskatchewan River – Kyla Duhamel

What is it?:

You know! Saskatoon is the biggest city, or most populous I should say, in the province. Similar to Regina, it offers lots of cultural and culinary attractions mixed in with a beautiful natural landscape.

Places and features:

Forestry Farm Park & Zoo; Remai Modern, a cooly-designed modern art gallery; Western Development Museum, the largest of these in Saskatchewan; Ukrainian Museum of Canada, documenting Ukrainian heritage in the nation and one of the biggest ethnic minorities of Canada; South Saskatchewan River, a scenic river that runs through town, it shelters riverside green spaces like Rotary Park and Kiwanis Memorial Park; the Delta Bessborough Hotel

5. Because of the Trans-Canada Highway

yellow flowers cultivating in the qu'appelle valley, southeast Saskatchewan — Qu’Appelle Valley – Kjfmartin

What is it?:

This is basically what it sounds like. Within Saskatchewan, the Trans-Canada Highway takes drivers across pretty sweeping landscapes and through some interesting towns and provincial parks.

Places and features:

Qu’Appelle Valley, a stunning valley area with lakes and places like Echo Valley Provincial Park and Fort Qu’Appelle; Moose Mountain Provincial Park, several other towns and parks along the way

6. Because of its Unique Lakes

What are they?:

Saskatchewan, like much of Canada, is known for its many, many lakes. With so many of them, this province still has some that stand out from the rest.

Places and features:

Little Manitou Lake, a lake with a high salt concentration that allows for floating, it also hosts a resort and spa nearby; Lake Diefenbaker, an artificial lake or reservoir with interesting rock formations, cliffs, and a long shoreline; Jackfish Lake, with nearby Cochin Lighthouse (in the middle of the prairies!)

7. Because of Historic Towns & Forts

tipis in Wanuskewin Heritage Park near Saskatoon — Wanuskewin Heritage Park – Travis Wiens

What are these?:

Historic towns and sites like forts are important places where the past can be preserved. Saskatchewan has a lot of these places that share its extensive history.

Places and features:

Maple Creek, home to a frontier-themed B&B called Ghostown Blues and Fort Walsh, a historic mounted police fort; Wanuskewin Heritage Park, a cultural historic center near Saskatoon documenting over 6,000 years of First Nations heritage; Batoche, a stronghold town during the Métis rebellion, now a museum; Fort Carlton, a Hudson’s Bay fur trade post; the Battlefords, Battleford and North Battleford were important towns for the mounted police during territory days, home to Fort Battleford and, you guessed it, another Western Development Museum

8. Because of Sand Dunes

athabasca sand dunes near lake athabasca, canada — Athabasca Sand Dunes – Snappy Goat

What are those?:

Outsiders might not know that Saskatchewan is home to the largest sand dunes in the world that far north. Some are in the southern region, but the biggest dunes are a drive up.

Places and features:

Great Sand Hills, Canada’s second-largest; Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Park, Canada’s largest dunes along the shores of mighty Lake Athabasca

9. Because of its Northern Wilderness

What is that?:

To the north of this province is a vast area of wilderness. This ranges from dense boreal forests to scattered taiga, from the many lakes to tundra and even sand dunes, as we just saw before.

Places and features:

Clearwater River Provincial Park, with waterfalls, rivers, and rapids; Prince Albert National Park, with controversial conservationist Grey Owl’s Beaver Lodge; Reindeer Lake; Lake Athabasca; Hunt Falls, powerful waterfalls up north

10. Because of its Culture

Saskatchewan is a curious one of the Prairie provinces. It’s smack dab in the middle of them, with its plains and open spaces giving it the feel of a giant field or farm. Sure, the plains played a huge role in the settlement of the region from First Nations down to Eastern European farmers, though English and Anglo-Canadian ID is dominant. And it’s notable how important the mounted police culture has been in this place.

The indigenous presence is comparatively big in Saskatchewan’s largest cities. Their cultures are preserved in elaborate galleries, historic sites, and even universities dedicated to them. Beyond that, these cultural centers help to preserve so well the building blocks of the province’s society. They make it clear where the modern place has come from.

Spikes in temperature and the harsh climate have molded its diverse residents into toughness and resistance. Previously a province that suffered hard economical times, Saskatchewan has been turning business around and making things more interesting for all. Whether passing through on the open highway or stopping to slide on some dunes, this grain basket of Canada has a lot of flavor for any taste!

**Thank you all for coming! I hope you enjoyed learning more about Saskatchewan. Tell us what you like about this place, and shout out if you’re from SK. Feel free to look at other posts on Cult-Surf or related posts in the Earth’s Face section. Take care and be awesome! Peace.

What makes Prince Edward Island unique?- 11 Cool Features 🇨🇦

Posted on July 9, 2021 by CultSurf

red sandstone cliffs on the shore of Prince Edward Island — Nicolas Raymond

Set the sails and off to the “Prince” of Canada’s provinces! Prince Edward Island is a place known for its red shores and soils, many lighthouses, Green Gables, and for potatoes, ostensibly. Let’s check out 11 of the cool features that make PEI special. But first, a quick profile.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND: Quick Profile

Cities: Charlottetown is the capital and biggest city; Summerside is the second-biggest

Location: mostly on the island of Prince Edward with many smaller coastal and barrier islands; within the Gulf of St. Lawrence, part of the Atlantic Ocean; once in the traditional Mi’kmaq lands and then French Acadia, it’s now part of the Maritime and Atlantic provinces of eastern Canada

Read more: New Brunswick; Nova Scotia; about Canada

Climate: has a maritime climate with some continental features; long but mild cold season and mild hot season compared to more inland areas

Environment: north Atlantic forests with coastal beaches, dunes, sandstone cliffs, and marshlands; lots of agriculture and farmland

Name: named after British Prince Edward, the father of Queen Victoria; called Île–du–Prince–Édouard in French

Alright, so why is Prince Edward Island unique, then? …

1. Because of Green Gables

Avonlea Village, part of the Anne of Green Gables cultural site — Avonlea Village – Carl Campbell

What is that?:

This is the setting of the classic children’s novel Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. She was also from the area which now has lots of historic points dedicated to the book and its author.

Places and features:

New London, Montgomery’s hometown; Avonlea, the fictional community in the book now set up for people to visit; Anne of Green Gables Museum, and more related sites

2. Because of Prince Edward Island National Park

Prince Edward Island national park, rocky red and green coastline — PEI National Park – Dave Bezaire

What is it?:

This national park protects a large natural area of the PEI north coast. With an abundance of beaches, pretty shorelines, and boardwalks, it also contains parts of the interior like Green Gables.

marshes, boardwalk and dunes at Greenwich, PEI — Greenwich marsh & dunes – Claudine Lamothe

Places and features:

Dalvay-by-the-Sea, a national historic site and very famous hotel on the north coast; Stanhope Beach; Cape Tryon, a cape with beautiful green and red cliffs and the Cape Tryon Lighthouse; Greenwich Beach, beaches with marsh boardwalks and cool sand dunes

See more: visit Dalvay-by-the-Sea

3. Because of its Confederation History

the confederation bridge at sunset, eastern Canada — Confederation Bridge – Dillon Turpin

What is that?:

Prince Edward Island holds an important spot in Canadian history for hosting the meetings that led to its confederation. Several sites on the island are dedicated to this prideful part of its heritage.

Places and features:

Confederation Landing, a waterfront park in Charlottetown with some historic boating sites and tours like Peakes Wharf; Confederation Centre of the Arts, an arts center in Charlottetown with exhibits and popular plays; the Confederation Trail, a cross-province trail that can be walked, biked, or sled across, it offers the best opportunities to enjoy the island’s rural scenery; Confederation Bridge, the world’s longest bridge over frozen waters, it connects PEI to the mainland at New Brunswick

Read more: about Confederation Trail

4. Because of its Towns

beaches and dunes outside of Cavendish, town in Prince Edward Island — Cavendish – TourismPEI

What are they?:

These are the small towns scattered throughout Prince Edward Island. Most of them have nice boardwalks, beaches, and wharves to explore.

Places and features:

Cavendish, home to several Green Gables sites, a famous ice cream shop, and cliffside shores; Victoria-by-the-Sea, also has a Seaport Museum; North Rustico, among many others

5. Because of its Many Beaches

boardwalk and pink flowery dunes at the coast of Basin Head Provincial Park, Canada — Basin Head Provincial Park – Nicolas Raymond

What are these?:

Remember that PEI province is full of differentiated coastlines. These come in the shapes of rocky and sandy beaches, coastal cliffs, and also wetlands.

Places and features:

Basin Head Provincial Park, home to Singing Sands Beach whose sands “sing” when stepped on; Brackley Beach, with red sands and boardwalks, also the locale of Dunes Studio Gallery, a kind of art gallery with a café and restaurant surrounded by green garden settings; Red Point Provincial Park, fun for families; Cabot Beach

6. Because of Charlottetown

Victoria Row neighborhood and shops in Charlottetown, Canada — Victoria Row – Heather Cowper

What is it?:

Charlottetown, as you know, is the capital and biggest urban area in Prince Edward Island. It’s also a center of culture and commerce with lots of historically significant sites dotted around. The city played a major role in Canadian confederation.

Places and features:

Victoria Park, a beautiful harborside park; Victoria Row, a popular shopping area with eateries and Victorian-era architecture; Prince Edward Battery; the Province House; Saint Dunstan’s Basilica; Beaconsfield Historic House, preserved Victorian home and museum; a series of mouse statues set up around the city

7. Because of the South Shore & Rocky Point

sailboat on the water ahead of Rocky Point, Prince Edward Island — Rocky Point – Martin Cathrae

What are they?:

Well, one is the southern shore of the island, particularly south of Charlottetown. Besides more coasts and beaches, there are a number of towns and historic sites found down here, especially on Rocky Point.

Places and features:

Skmaqn–Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst, a national historic site home to some of the earliest European forts and settlements in PEI, it was also a main port of entry for early settlers; Blockhouse Point Light; Argyle Shore, more pretty red beaches and cliffs; Point Prim, with the historic Point Prim Light Station

8. Because of Points East

East Point Lighthouse, a unique place in PEI — East Point Lighthouse – Stefan Krasowski

What is it?:

This area is the general eastern coast of the province. It combines a series of towns, parks, scenic shores, and most notably, lighthouses to light them all!

Places and features:

Points East Coastal Drive, the best way to catch the different places; Cape Bear, with a lighthouse and Marconi Museum; Wood Islands; East Point, home to one of the oldest operating lighthouses there; Orwell Corner Historic Village, preserving late 1800s country life

9. Because of its West Side

arch on North Cape cliffs, shores of Prince Edward Island — North Cape – Gregory Roberts

What is this?:

Here, I mean the western part of the island since everything else on this article has been further east. The west also has some of the prettiest coasts and settings, being either the starting or ending point of the Confederation Trail.

Places and features:

North Cape, more amazing scenery and coasts at the northwestern tip of the island, also part of the North Cape Coastal Drive; Cedar Dunes Provincial Park; the Bottle Houses, or Maisons de Bouteilles, a few homes made from recycled glass in a serene setting

10. Because of Summerside

colorful wharf and boat in Summerside, Canada east coast — Summerside Wharf – Stephen Downes

What is it?:

Summerside is the island’s second-biggest city and one of its main cultural centers. It has several unique and intriguing institutions that distinguish it from the rest.

Places and features:

Acadian Museum; College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada, it has exactly what the name suggests; the International Fox Museum & Hall of Fame, also has exactly what the name suggests, dedicated to preserving the history of attempted fox domestication and some noteworthy foxes; Eptek Art & Culture Centre

11. Because of the Culture

Dalvay by the sea hotel and historic house — Dalvay-by-the-Sea – Corey Balazowich

So Prince Edward Island is something else. It’s the smallest province but the most densely populated. From the native Mi’kmaq to Acadians to British settlers, this place has seen its fair share of people coming to tame it. Still, the rugged shores and amazing coastal landscapes prove that the wild can attract more than any civilized town.

And pretty towns with that classic North Atlantic, Victorian style are found throughout, showing how much fishing and boating have fed the people of this province. Let’s not forget that PEI is one of the crop-baskets for Canada, as small as it is, and it played a major role in the confederation of the country.

That’s why so many things reference that fact all over the island. Well, that and Anne of Green Gables, which is also referenced all over the place. Quiet hills and gusty cliffs still allow for haunted woods to scare us and for fantastical gardens to enchant our minds. Prince Edward Island is a magical place — sure, it can be a little cold and cloudy at times. PEI knows what makes it PEI, and preserving that has made them one of a kind.

**What else can you share about Prince Edward Island? Are you from there or have you visited? Tell us what you most like about it! Contact me to collaborate or to send a personal message at tietewaller@gmail.com. Feel free to read more posts on the site or on Earth’s Face. A special thank you to all the photographers for making their amazing work available on creative commons. Thanks for the support and keep being adventurous! Peace out people.