▲Get to know the country with these classic Canadian hiking trails that are both literally and figuratively breathtaking.

▲National Geographic included this Canadian Rockies trail in their 2012 list "World's Best Hikes: 15 Classic Trails."

▲The round-trip is 43.5 km and takes anywhere between three and five days to complete, but the chance to see the sun light up the Rampart mountains and turn the lake water into sparkling gold in an already breathtaking landscape is definitely worth it.

▲The loop takes you over the scenic McCarib Pass and lets you out by the Astoria River. If camping near grizzly bears isn't your thing, you can stay at wilderness lodges hidden at the edges of the valley.

▲Canada's most famous hiking trail is 75 km and takes you through rainforest, beaches, and coves, with stunning coastal views.

▲The trail is part of Pacific Rim National Park near the edge of Vancouver Island, and it's not for the faint of heart. It can take between five and seven days, and features steep climbs with numerous stairs and ladders.

▲A quota system limits how many people can be on the trail at one time, and reservations fill up quick, so book soon! If you miss out, there are tons of other day hikes nearby.

▲This 37 km route from Western Brook Pond to Gros Morne Mountain is another classic Canadian hike that made it into National Geographic's 2012 list "World's Best Hikes: 15 Classic Trails."

▲The off-trail traverse takes you through inland fjords, 2,000 ft waterfalls, and rugged seaside cliffs carved by glaciers, making for the perfect adventure. The route takes between three and five days to complete, and make sure you bring a GPS as there are no marked trails. Alternatively, follow "caribou leads," which are trails carved through the tuck over centuries by moose and caribou.

▲Traverse the Granite Ridge Trail for stunning views of the Georgian Bay, La Cloche Mountains, and that deep green Canadian pine.

▲Ontario's crown jewel of provincial parks was famously immortalized by the Group of Seven and has been an increasingly popular hiking and camping destination for many years. Book now as reservations fill up early!

▲If you're looking for all the beauty and bang your buck can get, this one-day hike along the Plain of Six Glaciers Trail in the Rockies is just for you.

▲The trail starts at gorgeous turquoise Lake Louise and climbs through a valley and onto a panoramic path along glaciers, waterfalls, mountains, and wildlife. Stop off at one of the tea houses either at the lookout point or at the end, and start early to avoid too much hiker traffic.

▲The dramatic landscape of Nova Scotia's Cape Breton is the perfect backdrop to a relatively relaxed hike through land that hosts some of the country's friendliest people.

▲The park has trails with varying degrees of difficulty, but each offers ridiculously beautiful ocean and canyon views. Depending on the weather, you can camp overnight.

▲Widely recognized as one of the best multi-day hikes in the Rockies, and one of the world's most popular treks, this trail takes about five days to complete and traverses two provinces (from Alberta to British Columbia).

▲It's a family-friendly hike, meaning everyone can enjoy the lakes, alpine meadows, mountains, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, and elk together.

▲Canada's longest and oldest marked footpath spans 885 km, with an added 400 km of side trails from Niagara to Tobermory. Hiking the whole trail would take about 30 days, but no one expects you to do that.

▲Re-discover Ontario's natural charm on this trail that winds through woodland, wildlife, waterfalls, and even cuts right through golf courses! The trail is cherished by the people who live around it, and it's a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, so you can expect a peaceful, undisrupted journey.

▲The Bay of Fundy fills and empties with 100 billion tonnes of water twice daily, creating some of the highest tides in the world at around 50 ft. And that's only a fraction of the glorious views on the Fundy Trail.

▲Hike along steep cliffs, sea stacks, and aquatic fossils on easy day-hikes or intense multi-day treks. Bring a windbreaker!

▲Hike along the Atlantic Ocean's edge, past fjords, crashing waves, sea stacks, and dramatic rock faces on this epic 540 km trail.

▲The beauty of this trail stems from the way it connects Newfoundland's charming coastal towns. Take rest at one of the friendly inns along your highly customizable hike.

▲Trails range from 1 to 100 km in this park that boasts more than 3,000 km of coastline on the St. Lawrence River.

▲Two mountain ranges converge in the park and create strikingly beautiful scenes, but be prepared for snow at any time of the year—you'll be very, very high.

▲This trail is one of the most challenging classic Canadian hikes. It is remote and isolated with no camping facilities; just you and nature for about 20 days. Beginners beware!

▲For the history buffs or spooky types, this trail features dissipated trucks, pump stations, and telephone poles abandoned after the route stopped supporting an oil pipeline during World War II.

▲The third and last hike to make National Geographic's list, "World's Best Hikes: 15 Classic Trails," is a 53 km trek (approximately three to five days) that starts and ends in Whitehorse. It passes through two national parks, two countries, a state, a province, and a territory.

▲The trail is littered with remnants of the gold mining industry of the late 1800s. As well as rusting equipment, the names of landmarks dotting the route like the Golden Stairs, the Scales, and the Stone Crib record the history.

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While it was once a fruitful path for those looking to get rich, it is now a place to reconnect with the Earth on one of the most iconic wilderness routes in North America. Start planning your trip.