TORONTO — How do we love thee, Canada? Let us count the ways, all 150 of them.

In honour of Canada’s 150th birthday, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), in partnership with television personality Jennifer Valentyne, has revealed a list of the top 150 Hidden Gems in Canada. The complete list comes after a three-month contest that asked Canadians to share their favourite travel spots from coast to coast for a chance to win one million IHG Rewards Club Points.

IHG received over 4,000 submissions. The lucky grand prize winner, from Sudbury, Ontario, submitted the winning hidden gem of Bridal Veil Falls on Manitoulin Island. With his prize of one million IHG Rewards Club points, the winner can redeem for merchandise and travel such as a roundtrip for a family of four, including flights and hotels.

Two additional winners were selected and given 50,000 IHG Rewards Club points.

From picture-perfect hiking trails to cultural landmarks and undiscovered beaches, here are some of the must-see entries that made the final list:

• Altona Sunsets, Manitoba

• Bonnechere Caves, ON

• Chelton Beach, PEI

• Emerald Lake, Yukon

• Ferryland Lighthouse, Newfoundland

• Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia

• Maligne Canyon, Alberta

• Cherry Hill Gate, Ontario

• Peak of ‘La Roche’, Quebec

• Quidi Vidi, Newfoundland

• Grassi Lakes, Alberta

• Spotted Lake, British Columbia

• The Red Boat, Nunavut

• University Bridge, Saskatchewan

• Nahanni National Park, Northwest Territories

“We’re celebrating our nation and all the breathtaking places it has to offer. These Canadian Hidden Gems are proof that you don’t need to travel beyond our own borders to have the trip of a lifetime. We hope that our curated list of must-see destinations across the country will inspire your next adventure,” said Jonathan Lund, Regional Vice President, Franchise Performance Support, IHG, Canada.

To view the complete list, go to 150canada.ihgrewardsclub.com/?cm_mmc=OFMAM-6C-CA-EN-150Canada-vanity