Explore Ontario’s unexpected desert-like destinations – Sandbanks Provincial Park and the Cheltenham Badlands. From sandy beaches and mesmerizing dunes to rugged red hills, these remarkable locations offer an offbeat adventure that defies expectations.
Amid US tariff threats, Canadians are exploring local beauty. Explore Canada’s desert-like regions: Osoyoos, Athabasca Sand Dunes, Carcross Desert, and Canadian Badlands.
The Carberry Sandhills, also known as Spirit Sands, Carberry Desert, or Manitoba Desert, is a unique landscape located in the southwestern part of Manitoba, Canada. It is one of the very few areas of sand dunes in the country. Despite its name, the Manitoba Desert is not a true desert, but rather the remnant of … Read more
Kelowna isn’t a desert. Although it has dry, hot summers, it experiences a humid continental climate with cool, cloudy winters and annual rainfall of 691 mm (27.2 inches). The nearest desert-like area is the semi-arid Osoyoos Desert in the South Okanagan region.
Canada is well-known for having a cold climate, so you may be surprised to find out that there are deserts in Canada, albeit slighly “unconventional”. As a matter of fact, many of the desert-like regions you’ll find in the country are not dry enough to qualify as “true” deserts, but you will still be able … Read more
Saskatchewan is a province with a surprising natural wonder: hidden sand dunes. These dunes are scattered throughout the province, offering visitors a unique and secluded sand dune experience. From the Great Sand Hills to the Athabasca Sand Dunes, there is a sand dune for everyone to enjoy.
One of the first things that comes to mind when you think about Canada is probably, well… snow. What may be surprising is that there are actually a few deserts and sand dunes across Canada which make sandboarding and sand duning in the country possible. Sandboarding Locations Carcross Desert – Yukon Welcome to the Carcross … Read more