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Peyto Lake in Banff National Park gets its vibrant
turquoise colour from light-reflecting glacial silt

FJORDS, GLACIERS BUSTLING CITIES &
& ICEBERGS CHARMING TOWNS
The glacial wonderlands of Alaska’s coastline From big cities to enchanting towns and remote
are nothing short of spectacular. Sail around the villages, these unique communities beg to be
coves and inlets of Kenai Fjords National Park discovered. Choose a cosmopolitan city break
to explore fjords, glaciers and marine wildlife. with no shortage of attractions in Vancouver or
Kayak the protected, icy waters of Prince William Toronto. Lose yourself in the French-influenced
Sound or cruise through Glacier Bay National Québec City or Montréal. Enjoy the western
Park and Preserve to discover icebergs the size appeal of Calgary or take a slower pace in the
of small buildings. Be impressed as glaciers calve pretty little towns and maritime villages of Atlantic
into the bay with a rumble and an almighty splash. Canada. In Alaska, discover Juneau – accessible
Some glaciers, including Portage and Matanuska, only by boat or plane, or the wildly remote Barrow,
may be accessed by foot on scenic trails. America’s northernmost town. Québec City

Hubbard Glacier, Alaska Vancouver

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