When you venture beside the majestic Fraser, you see, feel and absorb the spectacular landscape and mythical tales of Western Canada. Along the Fraser River near Lillooet, British Columbia.

That’s why, even though the Rocky Mountain Range runs from Northern British Columbia to New Mexico, we can claim our very own “Rockies” as a distinct wonder of Canada.

While much of Canada battles sub-zero temperatures and endless snowfall, this city remains an anomaly—a mild oasis amid the country's frozen winter landscape.