From its size to its soul, Canada is simply enormous. It’s the second largest country on earth, home to an abundance of wonders, with the mighty Niagara Falls, the glacial peaks of The Rockies, and more lakes than the rest of the world combined. It’s also home to the giant moose and the world’s largest population of wild bears, while massive whales swim off the east coast. From the impossibly blue waters of Moraine Lake to the red-sand beaches on Prince Edward Island, Canada is a scenic masterpiece.
To get you started on your Canada exploration, we’ve pulled together 4 trips that are sure to impress!
On a budget: Essence of Eastern Canada
Toronto > Niagara Falls > Kingston > Ottowa > Québec City > Montreal > Toronto
From contemporary design to UNESCO World Heritage Listed cities, romantic canals, thundering waterfalls and a city utterly obsessed with all things hockey, the true essence of Eastern Canada awaits you on this tour. Fall head over heels for multicultural Toronto, let the European elegance of Québec City work its charm on you, visit Canada’s dynamic and eclectic capital city of Ottawa, and indulge your cultural curiosities in Montréal.
This tour will take care of all the essentials: travel between destinations, breakfast, accommodation, and a knowledgeable guide. But it will also allow you to make your own decisions about what activities you want to do whether that’s heading out on one of our optional excursions, exploring the city at your own pace or simply enjoying a relaxing afternoon in a cafe. However you want to travel, you can tailor this trip to your interests and your budget.
Take a look: Essence of Eastern Canada
Through the mountains: Discover Canada’s Rockies
Calgary > Lake Louise > Jasper National Park > Maligne Lake > Jasper > Athabasca Glacier > Banff > Canmore
This tour is your opportunity to travel through magnificent glaciers and even take a sip from the pristine waters, see if you have what it takes to be an ice hockey all-star, and hear from locals about their connection and reliance on the land that surrounds them. The tour begins in Stampede country, ticking off Jasper and Banff, Lake Louise, and a scenic trek across the Athabasca Glacier in an Ice Explorer.
This tour style is a little more guided; we’ve looked after the travel, accommodation, daily breakfast, and many dinners, and we’ve cherry-picked the best excursions for each day at no additional cost. You’ll be accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who will take you into the heart of the destination and the people who call it home.
This is the trip for you: Discover Canada’s Rockies
Pair it up with the USA: Canadian Rockies & Pacific Coast
Vancouver > Victoria > Jasper National Park > Maligne Lake > Icefields Parkway > Athabasca Glacier > Banff National Park > Glacier National Park > Lake McDonald > Spokane > Seattle
This two-week guided tour will give you all the highlights from above, but we’ve added some extra pizazz! You’ll traverse the most majestic terrain of Canada before dipping into the U.S; starting in Vancouver, where the famous totem poles in the lush Stanley Park are worth a photo. Cruise across the serene, mirror-like waters of Maligne Lake, watching as the reflection of the Canadian Rockies wave in the vessel’s wake. Enjoy a tour of Glacier Skywalk, a glass walkway above the Sunwapta Valley, where you will see waterfalls and wildlife. Explore the rugged wonder of Banff National Park on a helicopter or gondola ride. Visit the award-winning winery Cave B Estate in Washington and indulge in an artisanal lunch paired with its finest wines. And look for flying fish at Seattle’s Pike Place Market, where fishmongers at the world-famous farmers market are apt to toss fresh filets from stand to stand. This is really the best of the West and Pacific Coast!
This tour type will give you everything you need including smaller group sizes, on-the-road guide, daily breakfast, select meals with wine, exclusive included experiences, and stays in magnificent hotels including the famed Fairmount Banff Springs, Glacier View Lodge and The Historic Davenport Hotel in Washington.
Double up with: Canadian Rockies & Pacific Coast
Ride the Rocky Mountaineer: Iconic Rockies & Western Canada
Vancouver > Vancouver Island > Victoria > Squamish > Whistler > Sun Peaks > Banff > Lake Louise > Athabasca Glacier > Jasper > Kamloops > Vancouver
If you’ve ever dreamed of riding the infamous Rocky Mountaineer through the towering mountains and glaciers, then this is the tour for you. Taking a slightly different approach to Western Canada than its counterparts, this tour will explore the traditions of the First Nations, behold the icy fingers of the Columbia Icefield and you’ll meet a retired Mountie. Your trip will finish with a relaxing journey onboard the Rocky Mountaineer for two days of all-daylight rail travel through Canada’s West and the Canadian Rockies.
You can even extend this trip with an Alaskan Cruise!
Explore by rail on: Iconic Rockies & Western Canada
Get inspired with the Big Tour Sale now on with 15% off select guided coach tours, and the Year to Remember Sale with up to $3000 per person savings on select river cruises! Plus speak to us about solo travel!
Note: listed pricing on itineraries is before the discount is applied. Please contact us for pricing information on the dates you are interested in.
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