The quaint villages in the ports are perfectly offset by a backdrop of unforgettable yellows, oranges and browns that burst with color each autumn. To stay comfortable in the cold, be sure to pack boots, gloves, hats and scarves. You can expect to see polar bears, walruses and whales, perhaps even the iconic Orca. Here, residents will proudly tell you that the post office situated at the base of their lighthouse is in fact the nations smallest.

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