No. 12 Vancouver Island, Canada
The city of Vancouver offers a winning combination of urban delights (neighborhoods with personality, a serious food scene) and expansive natural beauty. It’s also a jumping-off point for exploring greater Vancouver Island, which hasn’t dropped below No. 3 in the Continental U.S. and Canada since 2001. With its rugged coastline and national parks, it’s an ideal place for wildlife spotting. Don’t miss the annual Pacific gray whale migration.
