Canada holidays

Which experiences is Canada best for?

Nature in abundance which you can explore in a multitude of different ways. Roam freely in summer; kayaking in remote rivers, fishing off the enchanting Prince Edward Island or if you’re feeling intrepid, hiking Newfoundland’s epic Torngat Mountains and its bottle-green fjords.

Winter Canada holidays are about thrilling snow-based adventure such as snowmobiling, skiing, snowshoeing and dog sledding. You could even go polar bear spotting in Churchill, known as the Polar Bear Capital of the World. The skiing is superlative in the Rockies, lauded for its reliable dumps of powder-white snow where you can wind past frozen waterfalls, tumbling glaciers and resident wildlife. You could dedicate a whole trip to Canada’s culinary culture, from farm-to-table grub in Quebec to aromatic ice wines in the Okanagan Valley.

Who is Canada best for?

Whether you’re a city slicker, adventurer, family, wildlife lover or foodie, Canada holidays offer a wealth of treasures that tick virtually every box. Outdoorsy types can rejoice in the host of finely tuned excursions from skiing to ziplining. On top of that, there’s accommodation to suit all, from five-star resorts ideal for families to remote log wood lodges surrounded by pine. Or perhaps you’ll choose glamping in wilderness so remote it’s only accessible by seaplane.

What are the best ways to discover Canada?

Take two to three weeks on a self-drive exploration, punctuated with safaris, seaplanes, hiking and canoeing. Given the country’s vast size, we recommend focusing on selected areas chosen to suit your preferences. Exploring the Rockies is a trip in itself, from kayaking on the gorgeous Lake Louise and heli-touring over glaciers to white water rafting in the Athabasca Valley. Needless to say, you’ll be gobsmacked by the mountain vistas. Or there's British Columbia, where you can heli-ski in winter, and watch bears in the wilds of Vancouver Island which, to give some sense of scale, is the same size as Wales.

Special things to do in Canada:

Explore the Magdalen Islands, a small archipelago in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence where you can encounter colourful fishing houses, watch harp seals doze on the beach and tuck into the fresh seafood like buttery lobster and fresh-from-the-sea mussels.

Make like a cowboy and stay in a frontier-style lodge surrounded by swaying grassland and magenta fireweed. Take part in activities such as fly fishing, canoeing and helicopter safaris, as well as outstanding equine adventures on endless nature trails.

Canada’s wide-open spaces makes it easy to carve out the perfect road trip. Traverse the famous Rockies that’ll take you through deep green pine and past intense turquoise lakes and soaring mountains. End at Vancouver Island for a spot of wine tasting and whale watching on the Campbell River. Of all the types of Canada holidays on offer, a Rockies road trip is probably the most memorable.