Rondreis de Landschappen | Canada en USA

About the destination: Seattle is a major coastal seaport and the seat of King County, in the state of Washington. Seattle lies on seven hills including Capitol Hill, First Hill, West Seattle, Beacon Hill, Magnolia, Denny Hill and Queen Anne. The Kitsap and the Olympic peninsulas along with the Olympic Mountains lie to the west of Puget Sound, while the Cascade Range and Lake Sammamish lie to the east of Lake Washington. An iconic feature of Seattle's skyline is the Space Needle. The view from the top is stunning with a revolving restaurant, undoubtedly Seattle's most famous landmark. Mount Rainier, towering over Seattle, is 50 miles from the city. There's a national park with camping and hiking activities. One of Seattle's most popular attractions is Pike Place Market. The farmer's market is over 100 years old and still maintains local flavour. The Seattle Aquarium showcases a wide variety of colourful marine species. To relive Seattle's history visit the city's oldest neighbourhood around Pioneer Square. Moreover, it's packed with exciting night clubs, restaurants and galleries. Seattle is one of the beautiful cities of the Pacific Northwest. Eclectic, urban, outdoorsy, artsy, gritty and down-to-earth, this vibrant city is well worth a visit.

About the destination: Wenatchee is a city located in north-central Washington and is the largest city and county seat of Chelan County, Washington, United States.The population within the city limits in 2010 was 31,925. In 2014, the Office of Financial Management estimated the population at 33,070. Located at the confluence of the Columbia and Wenatchee rivers near the eastern foothills of the Cascade Range, Wenatchee lies on the western side of the Columbia River, across from the city of East Wenatchee. The Columbia River forms the boundary between Chelan and Douglas County. Wenatchee is the principal city of the "Wenatchee–East Wenatchee, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area", which encompasses all of Chelan and Douglas counties (total population around 110,884). However, the 'Wenatchee Valley Area' generally refers to the land between Rocky Reach and Rock Island Dam on both banks of the Columbia, which includes East Wenatchee, Rock Island, and Malaga. The city was named for the nearby Wenatchi Indian tribe. The name is a Sahaptin word that means "river which comes [or whose source is] from canyons" or "robe of the rainbow". Awenatchela means "people at the source [of a river]". The city of Wenatchee shares its name with the Wenatchee River, Lake Wenatchee and the Wenatchee National Forest. Wenatchee is known as the "Apple Capital of the World" due to the valley's many orchards. The city is also sometimes referred to as the "Buckle of the Power Belt of the Great Northwest". The "Power Belt of the Great Northwest" is a metaphor for the series of hydroelectric dams on the Columbia River. Rock Island Dam is located nearest to the middle of this "belt", and so was labeled the "Buckle". This saying is printed at the top of every issue of Wenatchee's newspaper, the Wenatchee World, and is no longer in common use elsewhere.

About the destination: Vernon is a city in the Okanagan region of the Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada. Vernon is the largest city in the North Okanagan Regional District. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS - Allan Brooks Nature centre. - Arrowleaf Cellars - Ashpa Naira Arte Gallery - Atlantis Waterslides Parl - Kalamalka lake - Kona Watersports

About the destination: Kamloops is located in British Columbia, Canada. It is the Tournament Capital of Canada. It has hosted Strauss Canada Cup of Curling, Skate Canada, World Fly Fishing Championships, Tim Horton's Olympic Qualifying Bike Race, and World Junior Hockey Championships. Kamloops is a small city with a population just under 93,000. Kamloops has a lovely beach park, Riverside Park, along the Thompson River. There is a water park for children and an enclosed swimming area on the river. Sun Peaks is an hour or so drive north of Kamloops and it is a perfect spot for skiing.

About the destination: The First Nations people inhabited this area long before prospecting explorers and settlers began passing through along fur trading routes. Boasting a ruggedly rich natural environment, abundancy of wildlife and unsurpassed beauty, Blue River became a pivotal point along the soon to be called ‘Yellowhead Highway” transport and trade route of the mid 1800’s. The Canadian Pacific Railway established switching tracks and a roundhouse in Blue River in 1916 providing links between Alberta and British Columbia’s coast that were invaluable for transporting goods and people from province to province. Eventually logging operations were formed and towns were created, along with the formation of the Yellowhead Highway that remains as a major route for tourism and transportation today. Conveniently located halfway between Kamloops and Edmonton, AB, Blue River is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat, stretch your legs, rest your head and fuel-up before continuing your travels.

About the destination: Jasper is a town in Jasper National Park in the Alberta Rockies region of Alberta, Canada. Jasper National Park is part of a Canada wide system of National Parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas. Jasper along with Banff, Kootenay, and Yoho national parks and Mount Robson, Hamber and Assiniboine provincial parks in B.C form the world-renowned Canadian Rockies World Heritage Site Jasper is known for its magnificent glaciers, including North America's most accessible glacier, the Athabasca. You will also come across smaller glaciers while hiking in the mountains. Jasper has over 1000kms of hiking trails and some are quite easily accessible from the town centre.

About the destination: Banff is the gateway to the National Park of the same name, holding some of Canada's most beautiful natural jewels. The town itself is fairly small and touristy. There are a ton of places to eat and shop, similar to any resort town. The town is located in the Bow River valley and is the perfect base to explore the great outdoors. With spectacular mountains, glaciers and moraine lakes, you will have scenery like few other places. Banff National Park is Canada's oldest national park, established in 1885 in the Rocky Mountains. The park, located 110–180 km west of Calgary in the province of Alberta, encompasses 6,641 km2 of mountainous terrain, with numerous glaciers and ice fields, dense coniferous forest, and alpine landscapes. The Icefields Parkway extends from Lake Louise, connecting to Jasper National Park in the north. Provincial forests and Yoho National Park are neighbours to the west, while Kootenay National Park is located to the south and Kananaskis Country to the southeast. Come to Banff in winter to enjoy the skiing and at other times of the year to revel in the grandeur of its magnificent surroundings. The hiking around Banff is wonderful, but if you don't want to go hiking, you could also just sit in the hot springs and relax.

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Een van de grootste steden van West-Canada is Calgary. De meest opvallende landmark in het centrum van Calgary is zonder twijfel de 190 meter hoge Calgary Tower. Vanaf het Obervation Deck heeft u een spectaculair uitzicht van 360° over Calgary, de omliggende prairies en de Rockies in de verte. Door een glazen vloer kunt u bovendien loodrecht naar beneden kijken. In 1988 vonden in Calgary de Olympische Winterspelen plaats. Het Olympic Plaza, waar destijds de medailles werden uitgereikt, doet tegenwoordig dienst als locatie voor concerten en festivals. In het Olympic Park vindt u onder andere de skischans, de bobseebaan en de Sport Hall of Fame. Een goede indruk van het dagelijkse leven rond 1900 krijgt u in het Heritage Park Historical Village waar men een heel dorp heeft nagebouwd, compleet met een rechtbank, winkeltjes, cafés, een warenhuis en een museum. Elk jaar in juli vindt de Calgary Stampede plaats, een tiendaags wildwestfestival met rodeo’s, optredens en grote shows.

About the destination: Great Falls is a city in and the county seat of Cascade County, Montana, United States Great Falls takes its name from the series of five waterfalls in close proximity along the upper Missouri River basin that the Lewis and Clark Expedition had to portage around over a ten-mile stretch; the effort required 31 days of arduous labor during the westward leg of their 1805-06 exploration of the Louisiana Purchase and to the Pacific Northwest Coast of the Oregon Country. Each falls sports a hydroelectric dam today, hence Great Falls is nicknamed "the Electric City". Currently there are two undeveloped parts of their portage route; these are included within the Great Falls Portage, a National Historic Landmark.

About the destination: Although it sounds like a French village, Coeur d'Alene is typically American. Located in northern Idaho, this lakefront resort offers five-star public services in a beautiful, rugged setting. Tourists can enjoy their breathtaking golf courses and their professional tennis courts or hike through pine groves or cycling through nature reserves. In the sparkling Lake of Coeur d'Alene you can do endless activities: sunbathing on the beach, water skiing or kayaking, or visiting the seaplane area. In the evening, you can dine at select restaurants and watch quality shows. Coeur d'Alene, with its modern attractions in an environment of natural beauty, offers tourists the best of both worlds.

About the destination: Walla Walla is the largest city in the homonym county of Washington, USA. According to the 2000 census, it had a population of 29,686 people, while in 2008 this figure reached 31,350. Walla Walla is located in the southeast region of Washington, approximately five hours drive from Seattle and within walking distance of the Oregon border. Walla Walla is home to Whitman College, Walla Walla Community College, and Washington State Penitentiary Center. Walla Walla University is in the neighboring town of Walla Walla. The state's oldest bank, Baker Boyer Bank, was founded in Walla Walla in 1869. Walla Walla is known for its sweet onions and home to numerous wineries.

About the destination: Seattle is a major coastal seaport and the seat of King County, in the state of Washington. Seattle lies on seven hills including Capitol Hill, First Hill, West Seattle, Beacon Hill, Magnolia, Denny Hill and Queen Anne. The Kitsap and the Olympic peninsulas along with the Olympic Mountains lie to the west of Puget Sound, while the Cascade Range and Lake Sammamish lie to the east of Lake Washington. An iconic feature of Seattle's skyline is the Space Needle. The view from the top is stunning with a revolving restaurant, undoubtedly Seattle's most famous landmark. Mount Rainier, towering over Seattle, is 50 miles from the city. There's a national park with camping and hiking activities. One of Seattle's most popular attractions is Pike Place Market. The farmer's market is over 100 years old and still maintains local flavour. The Seattle Aquarium showcases a wide variety of colourful marine species. To relive Seattle's history visit the city's oldest neighbourhood around Pioneer Square. Moreover, it's packed with exciting night clubs, restaurants and galleries. Seattle is one of the beautiful cities of the Pacific Northwest. Eclectic, urban, outdoorsy, artsy, gritty and down-to-earth, this vibrant city is well worth a visit.