Over 186,000 T+L readers completed the 2024 survey.

The final scores are averages of these responses.

All three are repeatedly recognized for their striking natural beauty and abundance of nature-centric activities.

Vancouver Island Harbor

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And Anne Shirley-related tourism is still booming 116 years after the first books debut.

Neighboring Cape Breton Island (No.

T+L readers called it a beautiful place to get away and enjoy a simpler lifestyle.

People walking along the coast of Vancouver Island

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Stunning sights in every direction, wrote one reader, I cant wait to go back!

But for T+L readers, the islands wild places made it stand out.

Its no wonder one reader called this remarkable place Canadas hidden gem.

The Full List

1.

Vancouver Island, British Columbia

WBA Hall of Famehonoree.

Reader Score: 86.46

2.

Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

Reader Score: 85.12

3.

Prince Edward Island

Reader Score: 80.38