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top 10 4 1 3 5 Quirky Canadian Trails 2 follow these themed routes to discover amazing stories, scenery, sweets and more 1 | Yukon: Silver Trail The Klondike Gold Rush looms largest in Yukon’s mining history, but the discovery of massive silver deposits brought the ter- ritory more sustainable development. Between Whitehorse and Dawson City, the Silver Trail is dot- ted with quaint museums in the towns of Keno and Mayo, and crisscrossed by rugged hiking trails and paddle-able waterways. 2 | B.C.: Nanaimo Bar Trail Though their Vancouver Island origin story is lightly disputed, there’s no arguing with Nanaimo bars’ absolute 20 Fall 2017 AMA InsIder deliciousness. Nanaimo, B.C. has dozens of cafés, bakeries and restaurants serving the creamy, choc- olaty dessert. Indulge in the classic recipe, then try the deep-fried version at Pirate Chips restaurant, or a Nanaimo bar cock- tail at The Grand Hotel. 3 | Northwest Territories: Waterfalls Route Watch for waterfalls along the Mackenzie Highway, north of the Alberta–N.W.T. border. The 400-km circuit traverses a rugged landscape with some epic cascades. Alexandra Falls in Twin Falls Territorial Park and Lady Evelyn Falls near Kakisa are among the most accessible, but plan on going deeper into the region’s numerous parks too. 4 | Alberta: Cowboy Trail Rodeos and ranches abound on this route from the plains northwest of Edmonton to the foothills of the southern Alberta Rockies. There are many chances to experience the cowboy way: Learn the ranching ropes at Bar U Ranch National Historic Site, browse First Nations wares at the historic Bragg Creek Trading Post and bite into legendary beef jerky in Longview. 5 | Saskatchewan: Red Coat Trail Cruise the path of history on this highway, which follows the North-West Mounted Police’s 1874 march west from Manitoba to what’s now Lethbridge. Fort Walsh National Historic Site is a must-visit for Mounties buffs. A section of the road is also known as the Ghost Town Trail: It passes through 32 mostly deserted Saskatchewan communities. 6 | Manitoba: Babushka Trail The story of Manitoba’s Ukrainian settlers is still told in the municipalities around Riding Mountain leSerGent/alamy; muSeum BY CrAig MoY