Canada's Endangered Destinations

Climate change, overdevelopment and our relentless pursuit of convenience threaten not only obscure endangered species, but some of Canada's most iconic destinations—both natural and man-made. See these 11 places before they're gone forever. Or better yet, help save them for future generations.

This story was originally published in the June 2007 issue of up! magazine as part of the "See It Before It’s Gone" feature, profiling 11 of Canada’s must-see natural and man-made tourist attractions on the brink of extinction. Enlighten yourself about these sites in WestJet destinations that are not to be missed:

• PEI's Sand Dunes
• Nova Scotia's Historic Lighthouses
• Quebec's Maple Industry
• Ontario's Ski Resorts
• Ontario's Drive-In Theatres
• Manitoba's Boreal Forest
• Saskatchewan's Grain Elevators
• Alberta's Waterton Lakes National Park
• Alberta's Kananaskis Country
• BC's Cape Scott Provincial Park
• BC's Tweedsmuir Provincial Park