If you love the Scottish Highlands then you need to visit these places in Canada
- Our Hidden Earth
- Feb 24
- 2 min read
The Scottish Highlands are one of the most breathtaking places on Earth. With their towering mountains, deep glens, misty lochs, and rolling moorlands, they feel like something out of a legend.
Whether you’ve driven through the winding roads of Glencoe, stood on the shores of Loch Ness, or hiked up Ben Nevis, you’ll know exactly why the Highlands have such a magical pull.
But did you know there’s another place in the world that captures that same wild beauty, just on a much grander scale? Welcome to Canada.
While Scotland and Canada share many of the same landscape features, there are a few key differences that make Canada a next-level experience for lovers of wild places:
Bigger Mountains – The Scottish Highlands are dramatic, but Canada’s mountains are enormous. Some of its peaks tower over 3,500 metres (compared to Ben Nevis at 1,345m).
Endless Wilderness – Scotland feels wild, but Canada is on another level. You can drive for hours without seeing another soul, making it the ultimate escape for adventure seekers.
More Wildlife – Red deer and Highland cows are great, but Canada is home to bears, wolves, moose, caribou, and even whales. If you love spotting wildlife, Canada is a dream destination.
Deeper Fjords & Lakes – Scotland’s lochs are legendary, but Canada’s glacial lakes and fjords are massive. Many are an unreal shade of blue due to glacial meltwater.
Harsh Winters, Hot Summers – Scotland’s weather is famously unpredictable, but Canada has extreme seasons. Winters can be brutally cold, while summers bring warm temperatures, making hiking and exploring more comfortable.
Now that you know why Canada is the ultimate destination for lovers of the Scottish Highlands, let’s take a look at some of the most stunning places where you can experience this wild beauty for yourself.
If you’re ready to swap Scotland’s misty glens for Canada’s dramatic wilderness, these are the places you need to visit:
The Canadian Rockies – Imagine the Highlands, but on steroids. Towering peaks, turquoise lakes, and endless hiking trails.
Newfoundland – Rugged cliffs, rolling green hills, and even its own Scottish and Irish heritage.
The Yukon – A true wilderness paradise, with Arctic tundra, dramatic mountains, and stunning northern lights.
Nova Scotia – Literally “New Scotland,” this province has coastal cliffs, Gaelic culture, and stunning highland scenery.
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