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TOP 10 5 7 Fly fish for salmon on Cape Breton Island Driving—or hiking, or biking—the Cabot Trail is a great way to see the whole of Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island, but there are many reasons to stop along the way. The Margaree River, which flows along the island’s northwest coast, is one. Protected for its natural, cultural and historical value, it’s an idyllic spot to spend a few hours casting for salmon and trout. In town, the Margaree Salmon Museum is also swimmingly popular. The northern lights shine above the Arctic tundra Book with AMA: Eleven-day Maritimes tour showcases the region’s history and culture. Departs Aug. 20. From $3,999 per person, AMATravel.ca City. The boom is long over, but the Yukon town remains a destination for anyone with a taste for history and an eye for the shiny stuff: at least one working mine offers tours, demos and the chance to pan for gold. Or go it alone and try to sift and swirl your way to wealth along designated stretches of Bonanza Creek. Book with AMA: Dream و