Canada

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.

Tours & cruises

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.

Bears, Belugas & Birds

The tiny town of Churchill on the shores of Hudson Bay is the gateway to polar bear viewing in the region. Nicknamed the “Polar Bear Capital of the World” this itinerary see’s guests staying at the

Polar Bears Manitoba

Churchill in Manitoba, Canada offers some of the world's best polar bear viewing experiences in both summer and winter, with travellers given the chance to travel aboard the amazing Tundra Buggy.

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.

Accommodation in Canada

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.

Tweedsmuir Park Lodge

Located in the Great Bear Rainforest, award-winning Tweedsmuir Park Lodge offers sensational grizzly bear safaris

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Canada FAQ

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.

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.

Alaskan holidays like Inside Passage cruising and wildlife viewing. Canada can also be combined with Arctic cruising and ice based adventures.

Fly to Vancouver in British Columbia for west coast touring and cruising, or to Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal or Quebec City for eastern Canada.

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