Canada’s Spectacular Sand Dunes From Coast to Coast

With about 10 million square kilometres of territory, Canada has a variety of diverse environments to explore, from long coastlines to the Rocky Mountains, and is even home to some of the most amazing sand dunes in the world. For a unique tourist experience, here are some of the best sand dune spots from coast to coast. Carcross Dunes, Yukon A man runs across the Carcross Dunes in Carcross, Yukon, on July 2, 2018. (The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck) These dunes in the Yukon are the sandy remains of the bottom of ancient Lake Watson from 10,000 years ago, according to a government brochure. The dunes are active as prevailing winds keep shifting the sand.  There are a variety of plants and animals unique to the area and visitors can use the network of hiking trails to explore....