August 2019 Issue #32 August 2019 Issue #32 | Page 96

Sylvan Lake, Alberta While there aren’t many beaches in Alberta, this one has a beautiful 13-kilometre shoreline that draws crowds for all things water-related: swimming, boating, water-skiing, wakeboarding, scuba diving and fishing. Golfing, volleyball, go-cart- ing and summer camps complete the list. Very family-friendly, its accommodation spans from rich to rustic. Where it’s at: 20 kilometres west of Red Deer on Highway 11. Kejimkujik Seaside, Kejimkujik National Park, Nova Scotia This unspoiled shoreline, an ad- junct to the inland national park, has white sand, turquoise waters and great hiking trails. This day park is also a piping plover nesting area. In all, 22 square kilometres of pristine beauty. Wow factor: Adorable seals bask on the rocks! Where it’s at: St. Catherine’s River Road, Port Joli. Where it’s at: One hour north of Winnipeg on Highway 59. 96