Canada

Canada

Canada is a country of extremes. It has some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere in the world, some of the biggest expenses in North America, fantastic cities and beautiful coastlines. Plus of course, the extreme temperatures – with plenty to do for those who like to explore in the summer, and snowy paradise in the winter for those who just love to ski.

The country has an endless array of different landscapes, with the famous Rocky Mountains, stunning islands and rivers, national parks, rainforests, glaciers and beaches. Yes, you can even meet bears, moose and whales.

We highly recommend one of the ‘musts’ on a holiday to Canada, the Rocky Mountaineer, taking you on a breathtaking journey through the Rockies from Banff to Vancouver (or the other way around), right from your own armchair aboard the specially designed train.

Essential Information

BEST TIME TO VISIT

SUMMER – Perfect time for an outdoors holiday in the Rockies, or a cruise up the Alaskan coast.
WINTER – Head to the slopes, with some of the best skiing in North America.

FLIGHT TIME

Between 5 hours to the eastern seaboard, through to 10 hours to Vancouver on the west coast.

TIME ZONE

GMT/BST +5-8

CURRENCY

Canadian Dollar

IDEAL FOR

There is something for everyone in Spain. Great food, architecture, music, scenery and the priority for many great beach resorts.

HOW TO GET THERE

There are multiple daily flights to the main cities of Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto, with summer flights to Nova Scotia, Quebec City and Calgary.

LANGUAGE

English and French

IDEAL TO COMBINE WITH

There is so much in Canada to explore, that you wouldn’t want to go elsewhere – but it does work well with Hawaii or New York.

Our Favourite Places in Canada

Suggested Itineraries

Banff, Canada

Rocky Mountaineer, Canadian Rockies and Alaskan Cruise

16 day holiday

Banff, Jasper, Rocky Mountaineer, Vancouver, Alaska Cruise, Vancouver 

This 16-day journey begins with flights from various UK airports to Calgary, before transferring to Banff, set against the stunning backdrop of the Canadian Rockies. After a day to settle in, you’ll join a guided walking tour through the mountains and later continue along the Icefields Parkway to Jasper, enjoying stops at key scenic points like Athabasca Falls. In Jasper, a motorcycle sidecar tour and a wildlife excursion offer unique perspectives of the landscape. From Jasper, you’ll board the Rocky Mountaineer for a two-day scenic rail journey through the Rockies, stopping overnight in Kamloops before reaching the vibrant city of Vancouver, where you’ll have time to explore parks, markets and museums at your leisure.

The adventure continues with a Holland America cruise through the Alaskan Inside Passage. Sailing north, highlights include exploring the capital Juneau, the historic town of Skagway, and the icy wonders of Glacier Bay National Park. You’ll also visit Ketchikan, famed for its totem poles and seafood, before returning south along the Inside Passage. After disembarking in Vancouver, you’ll have a final chance to enjoy the city before boarding your flight back to the UK. This itinerary offers an exciting blend of Canadian wilderness, scenic rail travel, and coastal cruising.

Halifax, Canada

Atlantic Canada’s Maritime Treasures

18 day holiday

Halifax, Lunenburg, Annapolis Royal, Alma, Charlottetown, Mabou, Ingonish, Charlos Cave

Your journey begins in Halifax, where you settle into the heart of this historic port city with time to explore the waterfront or simply relax. After a day at leisure, including a visit to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, you collect your hire car and follow the scenic ‘lighthouse route’ to Peggy’s Cove and onwards to Lunenburg. In this charming UNESCO town, you enjoy a couple of days soaking up the maritime atmosphere, browsing the waterfront shops, and perhaps visiting the Ironworks Distillery. From there, you drive through Kejimkujik National Park to the historic town of Annapolis Royal, spending time amidst beautiful gardens, walking trails, and Acadian heritage.

Crossing the Bay of Fundy by ferry, you continue into New Brunswick’s Fundy National Park to explore Hopewell Rocks, before making your way over the Confederation Bridge into Prince Edward Island. In Charlottetown, you enjoy a lobster cruise and time to explore the island’s beaches and villages. Returning to Nova Scotia, you journey along the famed Cabot Trail, with scenic stops in Mabou and Ingonish, whale watching, and exploring Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Your trip winds down in the peaceful village of Charlos Cove before a final night in Halifax, ready for your flight home.

Niagara Falls, Canada

Ontario’s Falls, Forests and Lakes

14 day holiday

Toronto, Tobermory, Algonquin, Haliburton, Prince Edward County, Niagara Falls

Your journey begins with a flight from the UK to Toronto, where you’ll spend two days exploring the vibrant city, including a visit to the CN Tower and St Lawrence Market. From here, collect a hire car and drive to Niagara-on-the-Lake, where you’ll stay for two nights, visit Niagara Falls with a Hornblower cruise, and sample local wines. You’ll then continue east along Lake Ontario to the relaxed surroundings of Prince Edward County, enjoying farm stays, wineries, art galleries and sandy beaches. Heading inland, you’ll spend two nights at Haliburton Forest, visiting the Wolf Centre and exploring the reserve with opportunities for paddling, hiking and even glass-blowing.

Next, the itinerary leads you north to Algonquin Provincial Park, staying at a lakeside lodge with all meals included. Highlights here include a guided electric canoe wildlife tour and time to hike or relax. Afterwards, you’ll drive south-west to Tobermory on the Bruce Peninsula for two nights, with a glass-bottomed boat cruise over shipwrecks and hikes to scenic spots like The Grotto. Your adventure finishes with a return drive to Toronto, perhaps stopping at Wasaga Beach, before dropping off your car at the airport and flying back to the UK.

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