Imagine a winding road that coils like a lazy dragon along the edge of the sea, where moose peek through spruce forests and cliffs rise so dramatically they seem to flirt with the clouds. Welcome to Cape Breton Highlands, one of Canada’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders, where the wild meets the wind, and every turn is a postcard.

Some national parks take your breath away with towering peaks or endless forest. Gros Morne? It flips the Earth inside out. Nestled on the rugged west coast of Newfoundland, this UNESCO World Heritage Site feels like a different planet — one where you can literally walk on the Earth’s exposed mantle. Yes, **the actual mantle** that usually lies beneath miles of crust. How’s that for a hidden wonder?