For those seeking a rush of adrenaline, Canada offers some of the best spots for thrill-seekers. According to a new study by CanadaCasino.ca, which analyzed data on adrenaline sports, challenging trails, and activity searches, the top Canadian destinations for adventure are ready to test your limits.
Crowned as the top Canadian city for thrill-seekers, Banff boasts 92.4% of its hiking trails ranked as moderate or difficult, the highest in the study. With 29.3 adrenaline-pumping attractions per capita, from rock climbing to skiing, it’s the perfect place for outdoor adventurers.
Close behind, Whistler offers the largest number of adrenaline attractions per capita (42.5) and the highest search volume for thrill-seeking activities at 924.6 per capita. Just south of Whistler, Vancouver ranks third, with an impressive 1,900 monthly searches for “snowboarding.” The city features 366 challenging hiking trails and a record-breaking 95 difficult bike trails, promising excitement for any adventure seeker.
The company also completed a broader study, analyzing global destinations. While Banff, Whistler, and Vancouver lead in Canada, the global top spot for thrill-seekers went to Interlaken, Switzerland, known for its challenging trails. Los Angeles and London ranked second and third worldwide. The most popular searches in Los Angeles are “snowboarding” and “rock climbing,” while Londoners mostly searched for “paragliding.”
The full list of thrill-seeking destinations in Canada
These are the top ten Canadian destinations for risk takers, according to the study.
- Banff
- Whistler
- Vancouver
- Kelowna
- Squamish
- Victoria
- Ottawa
- Kamloops
- Whitehorse
- Halifax
