Best destinations to visit in June in North America
Best destinations to visit in June in North America
June kicks off the busiest travel season of the year across North America, as summer break sends families on the road all at once.
National parks are fully open by June, with snow cleared from most high elevation trails and campgrounds running at full capacity. The Caribbean and coastal Mexico stay warm, though Atlantic hurricane season officially begins this month, a detail worth checking before booking a trip near the coast. Northern regions and Canada warm up nicely too, with long days that suit road trips and time spent outdoors. Ski season has wrapped up almost everywhere by now, aside from a handful of glaciers at very high elevation. Coastal towns along both oceans also start filling up quickly as the weather turns reliably warm.
The destinations on our list for North America reflect that same shift into full summer, wherever in the region you choose to head.
Lists by region
City in United States
Seattle
Where nature and innovation converge
In June the days in Seattle are long and mostly dry, with highs near 21 degrees Celsius. Mount Rainier is visible from the waterfront on clear days. Pike Place Market is full of fish, flowers and street musicians. A ferry crosses Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island. The Pride Parade is held in late June.
City in United States
Portland (Oregon)
Quirky, green and endlessly creative
Relaxed, green and creative, this Oregon city is nicknamed the Rose City. The Portland Rose Festival is held in late May and June with a big parade. The International Rose Test Garden has about 10,000 rose bushes. Food carts sell dishes from around the world. Powell's Books fills an entire city block.
State/Prefecture in United States
South Dakota
Iconic Monuments and Prairie Landscapes
Roadside signs for free ice water have pointed drivers to Wall Drug since the 1930s. The state has Mount Rushmore and the Badlands. Custer State Park has a herd of about 1,300 bison. Carved faces on Mount Rushmore are each about 18 metres tall. Crazy Horse Memorial is still being carved.
National Park in United States
Yellowstone National Park
Geysers, wildlife and untamed wilderness
Congress protected this land in 1872 after explorers described its geysers and hot springs. Old Faithful erupts about every 90 minutes. Grand Prismatic Spring is ringed with orange and green colour. In June the roads are fully open and crowds are smaller than in July. Bison calves graze in Lamar Valley.
City in Canada
Quebec City
Old World Charm in North America
The capital of a French speaking province, this city has about 550,000 people and a walled old town. The Fete nationale du Quebec on 24 June is celebrated with concerts and bonfires. Chateau Frontenac looks over the St. Lawrence River. Cobbled lanes in Petit Champlain have cafes and shops.
National Park in Canada
Banff National Park
Majestic Peaks and Turquoise Lakes
Turquoise lakes, snowy peaks and a lively mountain town sit inside Canada's oldest national park. In June the days are long and wildflowers cover the meadows. Lake Louise and Moraine Lake are crowded but beautiful. A gondola climbs Sulphur Mountain. The Banff Upper Hot Springs stay warm in cool air.
National Park in United States
Acadia National Park
Rugged Shores, Sunrise Peaks, Wild Beauty
On Mount Desert Island off the coast of Maine, this park mixes granite peaks with rocky shoreline. Cadillac Mountain rises 466 metres above the sea. Carriage roads built by John D. Rockefeller Jr. wind through the woods for 45 miles. Hikers and cyclists share them. Jordan Pond House serves popovers with tea.
State/Prefecture in United States
Maine
Lobsters, Lighthouses and Lush Landscapes
Unlike crowded beaches farther south, Maine has a rocky coast with more than 3,000 miles of shoreline and quiet harbours. Lupines bloom along the roads in June. Lobster shacks serve boiled lobster with butter. Portland Head Light has stood since 1791. Sea water is cold so most visitors walk instead of swim.
National Park in United States
Grand Teton National Park
Stunning Peaks and Wildlife Wonders
This compact park covers about 310,000 acres. The jagged Teton Range rises 2,100 metres above the valley floor. The Grand Teton itself stands 4,199 metres high. A boat crosses Jenny Lake to the Cascade Canyon trail. Moose graze in the willows. Floating on the Snake River is a popular day trip.
State/Prefecture in Canada
Nova Scotia
Coastal charm meets historic maritime heritage
Almost surrounded by the Atlantic, this Canadian province has long coasts and many small harbours. The Cabot Trail loops 298 kilometres around the Cape Breton Highlands. Peggy's Cove has a famous red and white lighthouse. The Bay of Fundy has tides up to 16 metres. Fishing boats land lobster in ports along the coast.
Island in Canada
Vancouver Island
Untamed Beauty and Coastal Charm
West of the British Columbia mainland, this is the largest island on the Pacific coast of the Americas. Butchart Gardens near Victoria has flowers in bloom through June. Orcas swim in the waters near the island. Cathedral Grove has Douglas fir trees about 800 years old. Whale watching tours are popular.
State/Prefecture in United States
Alaska
Land of superlatives and adventure
The United States bought this huge northern territory from Russia in 1867. Indigenous peoples had lived here for thousands of years. In June Fairbanks has more than 21 hours of daylight. Denali rises 6,190 metres. Bears fish for salmon in the rivers. Glaciers calve into the sea.
National Park in United States
Glacier National Park
Crown of the Continent
Jagged peaks, deep valleys and more than a hundred lakes fill this Montana park on the Canadian border. The Going to the Sun Road opens to Logan Pass once crews finish ploughing the snow, often in late June. Waterfalls are full with melting snow. Mountain goats walk the trails near Logan Pass.
National Park in United States
Olympic National Park
Untamed Wilderness, All in One
President Franklin Roosevelt signed this park into being in 1938. It holds glacier topped mountains, rainforest and a wild Pacific coast. Moss hangs from the trees of the Hoh Rain Forest. Tide pools fill with sea stars at Ruby Beach. In June wildflowers cover the meadows at Hurricane Ridge.
Town in Canada
Tofino
Wild Pacific, Rainforest, Endless Waves
Cooler and wilder than surf towns in California, this Vancouver Island town has long sandy beaches on the Pacific. Surfers wear thick wetsuits in water near 11 degrees Celsius. Chesterman Beach is good for beginners. Whale watching boats leave the harbour. Forest trails lead through Pacific Rim National Park.
Town in Canada
Jasper
Raw Wilderness and Starry Skies
By June the snow has melted from the low trails and the days are long in this Canadian Rockies town. Maligne Lake has a small island called Spirit Island. Elk walk the streets at dusk. The Icefields Parkway starts here and runs south past glaciers. Maligne Canyon has waterfalls and deep pools.
National Park in United States
Kenai Fjords National Park
Majestic fjords, glaciers and wildlife
Families walk to the edge of Exit Glacier and read signs that mark where the ice stood in past years. This park near Seward covers a huge icefield and a coast of deep fjords. Boat tours leave from Seward harbour. Humpback whales, orcas and puffins appear in June.
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