Canada tours offer spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife,
handsome cities and a world of adventure.
Discover glaciers, forests and emerald lakes, go whale-watching by boat, kayak or canoe, see bears from a secluded lodge in the magnificent Great Bear Rainforest. Vancouver is the gateway to this vast country’s west coast and from here you can embark on a scenic rail journey on the Rocky Mountaineer or on VIA Rail’s flagship train The Canadian through the Rocky Mountains.
In Canada’s east, you can visit the Niagara Falls, the historic cities of Ottawa and Quebec, or tour the spectacular scenery and culture of the Atlantic Maritimes. Central Manitoba offers polar bears encounters, either from a unique tundra buggy or while on a walking tour of Hudson Bay. If you’re looking for amazing outdoor activities, head north into the unspoilt natural landscapes of Yukon.
Recommeded Holidays in Canada
Our Canada tours include a range of hotels, wilderness lodges, rail tours, cruises and adventures which can be combined in an itinerary tailor made to suit your interests, style and budget. Choose from one of our featured itineraries or let us tailor make an itinerary to suit your interests, style and budget.
Winter Wonderland
Experience the magic of Canada's Rocky Mountains in winter, travelling by rail and exploring the picturesque alpine towns of Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise on this enchanting Winter Wonderland tour.
Luxury Canada Accommodation
Below are some of our other recommended Canadian wilderness lodge accommodation options, carefully selected for their superior location, incredible wildlife and wilderness experiences, service and level of comfort.
Farewell Harbour Lodge
Family-run Farewell Harbour Lodge offers privileged access to the untouched temperate rainforests and rich marine life of the Broughton Archipelago.
Great Bear Lodge
Great Bear Lodge is situated in a location of outstanding beauty in British Columbia's aptly named Great Bear Rainforest.
Knight Inlet Lodge
A secluded lodge with a well-established reputation for excellent grizzly bear viewing from special tree stands or by boat depending on the season.
Sonora Resort
This Relais & Chateaux resort offers gourmet meals and a wealth of outdoor adventures in the heart of pristine wilderness without compromising at all on luxury.
Spirit Bear Lodge
Deep inside the Great Bear Rainforest, Spirit Bear Lodge provides visitors with a chance to view unique spirit bears, a rare subspecies of black bear sporting a white or cream-coloured coat.
Best places to visit in Canada
Our pick of some of the best places to visit and things to do during your exploration of Canada.
Knight Inlet Lodge
Knight Inlet Lodge has achieved a well-deserved reputation over the years for being one of the best places on the planet to view grizzly (brown) bears in the wild thanks to its picturesque, unspoilt location. It also harbours additional wildlife including black bears, mountain goats, otters, seals and eagles!
Grizzly Bear Viewing Wilderness Lodges
There are few experiences that can rival viewing bears in the wild. The province of British Columbia in Canada is home to the rare white Kermode or spirit bear, more than half of Canada’s grizzly bears as well as a quarter of Canada’s black bears, so close-up viewing is almost guaranteed.
Rocky Mountaineer
Explore the magnificent scenery of British Columbia and Alberta onboard the famous Rocky Mountaineer train. Travel past snowy mountain peaks, shimmering glacial lakes, waterfalls and ancient forests. You can experience all this from the comfort of Rocky Mountaineer’s glass-dome coaches.
Polar Bear Viewing
Imagine the thrill of observing polar bears in their natural habitat. Polar bear viewing is available in both the winter and summer seasons. On the shores of Hudson Bay near Churchill you can watch these magnificent animals from specially designed tundra buggies and even on foot, accompanied by experienced guides.
Arctic Kingdom Land Based Safaris
Experience the magic of the Arctic on a land-based expedition, travelling through stunning, wide open landscapes of ice and snow. You’ll also discover an incredible array of life, from whales and walrus to polar bears and seals, led by local Inuit guides, with opportunities to dogsled, kayak, hike and even dry suit dive.
Winter Holidays
Majestic mountain peaks, frozen glaciers, castles, cabins and pine trees as far as the eye can see sets the scene for a Rocky Mountain winter wonderland of natural beauty to explore in Canada. Experience the magic of an adventure in the Rocky Mountains in winter, from snowy mountains and frozen lakes to hills and forests.
Canada City Stays & Day Tours
Canada is home to a wealth of vibrant, historic cities, from cosmopolitan Vancouver and the pretty alpine towns of Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise to sprawling Toronto at the edge of Lake Ontario, and all the way up the great St Lawrence River to the two French-speaking metropolises of Montreal and Quebec City.
Canada Overview
Why visit Canada? Spanning the top of north America from the Pacific to the Atlantic, this huge country offers majestic scenery, unspoiled wilderness and incredible wildlife and adventure opportunities. At the same time Canada is a modern country with sophisticated cities, world class accommodation and excellent rail, road and air network.
When is the best time to visit Canada? From May to September is the best time for cruising and touring in Canada when the weather is at its finest. Temperatures and daylight hours vary depending on latitude, and the coast is more moderate than inland regions which have long hot summers and very cold winters.
Grizzly bear viewing is generally good from June until October and Polar Bear viewing around Churchill is possible from July to November. November to April is the time for winter wonderland experiences, skiing, dog sledding and the Northern Lights.
What can I combine Canada with? Alaskan holidays like Inside Passage cruising and wildlife viewing. Canada can also be combined with Arctic cruising and ice based adventures.
How do you get to Canada? Fly to Vancouver in British Columbia for west coast touring and cruising, or to Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal or Quebec City for eastern Canada.
