Results: Oh, Canada! Shhh...Don't Tell! (Part 3 of 3)

Singing sands - Basin Head Provincial Park, Prince Edward Island - You've heard about Prince Edward Island's famed red sand beaches, but what about its singing sands? At Basin Head Provincial Park, the beach is made up of caramel-colored sand that, well… Squeaks. Some say it sings, others claim it whistles—however you want to describe the sound, you'll definitely hear it. Since P.E.I. also enjoys the warmest ocean water north of the Carolina's, you likely won't be spending too much time on that musical sand anyhow. Were you aware of this secret?

The oldest lighthouse in North America - Sambro Island, Nova Scotia - No, the oldest lighthouse in North America is not to be found in Maine; nor is it in the Caribbean, where Columbus made landfall. Instead, this claim to fame is held by Nova Scotia's Sambro Island. Although the historic red-and-white striped beacon can be reached by sailboat, nothing beats a helicopter expedition with Heli-Picnic Island Escape. Lifting off from Halifax Harbour, you'll take in the striking jagged coastline before enjoying a champagne picnic near the lighthouse with your own personal sommelier. Were you aware of this secret?

North America's largest reconstruction - Louisbourg, Nova Scotia - Once one of the busiest harbors in North America (and a strategic French outpost in the New World), a visit to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site is like stepping back in time. North America's largest reconstruction began in 1961; today, a quarter of the original town, including its fortifications, streets, homes and gardens have been painstakingly recreated. Throw in character reenactments, and the Louisbourg experience feels genuinely '40s—the 1740's, that is. Were you aware of this secret?

The world's smallest desert - Carcross Desert, Yukon - Yes, Canada plays host to a desert—albeit the world's smallest. The dry climate and fierce winds of the Yukon have resulted in the creation of 540 acres of sand dunes in a region that was once the bottom of a large glacial lake. Today, the Carcross Desert's dunes stretch to the shores of beautiful Bennett Lake, where beach-goers can sunbathe on its fine white sand. Were you aware of this secret?