National News posted Sep 5, 2017 @ 03:00pm by Megan Trudeau

Canada voted 2nd most beautiful country in the world

The home of lumberjacks, beavers, and maple syrup has been voted the second most beautiful country in the world recently on Rough Guides list of reader-voted destinations.

The list is meant to “inspire you to book your next trip, whether you’re drawn by rolling countryside, isolated islands or soaring mountain peaks.”

<who> File photo</who>Pettinger Point, Tofino

Rough Guides says that Canada has much more to offer besides maple syrup, praising its “mixture of raw beauty and majestic landscapes.”

<who>File photo</who> Moraine lake, Alberta

B.C. even get a shoutout as the list quotes a tweet from @ToursByLocals saying that there are “so many beautiful places in the world, but I’m blown away by our hometown in BC, Canada.”

Scotland took first place over the 20 nations that made the list. “Who can deny that these wild beaches, deep lochs, and craggy castles are some of the most wonderful and beautiful sights in the world?” says Rough Rides.

<who>File photo</who> Eileen Donan Castle, Scotland