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  •  Jasper National Park, Canada

    Express western Canada self-drive tour

    Canada
    • Experience the serenity of Moraine Lake and Lake Louise at sunrise before the crowds arrive.

    • Venture into the wild outdoors and rugged scenery of the Rocky Mountains on hiking and biking trails.

    • Search for wildlife such as bears, moose and elk in Banff and Jasper National Parks.

    • Drive through the rugged interior of British Columbia, stopping to admire lakes, glaciers and mountains.

    • Take in the sights of Vancouver, including Stanley Park, the artisans and food of Granville Island, and the city’s beautifully wild coastline.

    9 days from £3,400pp

  • Peggy's Cove, Canada

    Canada's New Brunswick self-drive tour

    Canada
    • Delve into the fascinating culture and history of the Acadian people.

    • Go whale watching and experience the world's highest tides in the Bay of Fundy.

    • Go lobster fishing and learn how to crack this succulent crustacean.

    • Explore Campobello and Ministers islands on day trips from lovely St. Andrews.

    • Visit spectacular national parks — Fundy, Kouchibouguac and Dune of Bouctouche.

    13 days from £3,710pp

  • Saskatchewan Legislative Building, Regina

    Saskatchewan's ranches, national parks & cities self-drive tour

    Canada
    • Explore Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, the highest elevation between the Rocky Mountains and Labrador and an outdoor lover’s paradise.

    • Search for bison and take in the fresh air of the prairie landscapes in Grasslands National Park.

    • See where the Canadian 'Mounties' are trained and discover the vibrant city of Saskatoon.

    • Saddle up for a stay at a working cattle ranch.

    • Explore the rich fossil fields at Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    16 days from £3,855pp

  • Québec City, Québec

    Canada's eastern cities by train

    Canada
    • Take a day trip to admire Niagara Falls and explore the village of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

    • Explore the many museums, parks and galleries of Canada's capital, Ottawa.

    • Discover tangible history among Québec's cobbled streets on a guided walking tour.

    • Explore the green alleys and eclectic neighbourhoods of Montréal on a guided bike tour.

    • Admire the scenery as you travel in comfort between cities by train.

    11 days from £3,955pp

  • Clapboard houses, St John's

    Newfoundland explored self-drive tour

    Canada
    • Spot icebergs as they drift south on the Labrador Current and past Newfoundland's rocky coastline.

    • Go walking and take a fjord boat trip in the magnificent scenery of Gros Morne National Park.

    • Visit the authentic Viking settlement site at L'Anse aux Meadows.

    • Breathe in the clean sea air and watch for whales from Quirpon Island Lighthouse Inn.

    • Lose count of moose and caribou as you drive north along the Northern Peninsula.

    15 days from £3,995pp

  • Toronto

    Journey across Canada's winter wonderland by train

    Canada
    • Take a guided tour to the glittering ice formations of frozen Niagara Falls.

    • Watch the snowy landscape of Canada pass by from the comfort of The Canadian train.

    • Get lost in Winnipeg’s snow maze and see the world’s largest collection of Inuit art.

    • Stroll through Capilano Park’s rainforest admiring the sparkling light trail in Vancouver.

    • Zip through the alpine forests of Whistler on a snowmobile to enjoy a warming mountaintop fondue.

    15 days from £4,135pp

  • Horsedrawn Carriage Tour, Quebec City

    Québec's whales, wine & wilderness self-drive tour

    Canada
    • Savour the farm-fresh flavours of Québec with wine tastings, cheese museums and a fine food tour.

    • Breathe the fresh air of forested mountains and lakes on hiking trails and by boat.

    • Search for black bears and moose, and take a whale-watching trip into the St Lawrence River.

    • Relax in cedar saunas and wood-fired hot tubs at some of your unique accommodations.

    18 days from £4,560pp

  • Jasper, Alberta

    Western Canada family self-drive tour

    Canada
    • Fly through the trees, surrounded by mountains in Whistler on a family zip-line course.

    • Experience the rush of Clearwater River and jump into a waterfall on a family-friendly rafting trip.

    • Listen to Métis folklore from your private First Nations guide while spotting bears, moose and elk.

    • Create your own biker gang as you zoom into Jasper National Park by motorcycle sidecar.

    • Learn outdoor survival skills together including fire building, camouflage and leather work.

    17 days from £4,630pp

  • Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park, Canada

    Hidden gems of Canada's Rockies self-drive tour

    Canada
    • Get off the beaten path and experience the outdoor adventure wonderlands of the Kootenay Rockies.

    • Discovery the scenery and wilderness of four national parks.

    • Take a thrilling white-water adventure on the Kootenay River and learn about the local First Nations culture.

    • See the mountains and lakes of the Rockies from above on a scenic helicopter ride.

    • Stay in a variety of accommodations including private cabins, small B&Bs and resort-style hotels.

    15 days from £4,840pp

  • Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia

    Boston & eastern Canada by cruise & train

    USA, Canada
    • Dive into the history of Boston, Montréal and Québec City on guided walking tours.

    • Explore the coastline of New England and Canada’s Maritime region from the comfort of your cruise ship.

    • Spot minke, humpback, blue and beluga whales from your ship’s deck in the St Lawrence River.

    • Relish the fresh seafood, berries and farm-to-fork flavours of New England and Québec.

    15 days from £5,315pp

  • Banff National Park, Alberta

    Best of western Canada by train & self-drive

    Canada
    • Explore the buzzing coastal city of Vancouver and go whale watching off the coast.

    • Admire western Canada's mountainous scenery from aboard the comfortable Via Rail Canadian train.

    • Search for bears, moose and big-horned sheep with a Métis guide in Jasper National Park.

    • Step onto a sea of ice at the Athabasca Glacier for a guided hike.

    13 days from £5,620pp

  • Black bear, Tofino

    Canada's western wilderness & wildlife self-drive

    Canada
    • Search for whales and marine life in the waters off Vancouver Island.

    • Stay at a wilderness lodge on the Sunshine Coast amid forest, waterways and mountains.

    • Take a private bear viewing tour in the backcountry of Whistler.

    • Experience a guided wildlife tour with a Métis First Nations guide in Jasper.

    • Take to the skies for a helicopter trip over jagged mountain peaks and crystalline lakes.

    19 days from £7,195pp

  • Seabourn Odyssey at Yakutat Bay, Alaska

    Fjords of Alaska: Luxury Inside Passage cruise

    Canada and Alaska
    • Taste the local flavours of Vancouver on a private guided tour of the Gastown district.

    • Enjoy a more intimate experience on an all-inclusive luxury Silversea cruise.

    • Spot whales and bears from included guided excursions in Ketchikan.

    • Take a journey into the mountains on the White Pass scenic railway from Skagway.

    • Enjoy a scenic flight over the towering Mount Denali, the highest mountain peak in North America.

    13 days from £7,285pp

  • Hubbard Glacier, Alaska

    Alaska cruise & Canadian Rockies by train

    Canada and Alaska
    • Learn the history and culture of Jasper from your First Nations guide as you search for wildlife.

    • Pass through the towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies on the Icefields Parkway.

    • Zoom along the open road to glittering lakes and stunning viewpoints on a traditional Harley-Davidson.

    • Travel in timeless style on the Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver.

    • Cruise through the Inside Passage to Alaska and experience the rich wildlife, gastronomy and culture.

    16 days from £7,680pp

  • A pod of orca off Vancouver Island

    Into the wilds of British Columbia self-drive tour

    Canada
    • Try your hand at some of the best salmon, sturgeon and trout fishing in the Fraser Valley.

    • Drive the road less travelled through the small towns of central and northern British Columbia.

    • Observe grizzly bears in their natural habitat on a boat trip through the Khutzeymateen Valley.

    • Experience the wilderness of the Great Bear Rainforest on a multi-day kayak adventure.

    • Explore the small, artistic coastal towns of the Sunshine Coast for some rest and relaxation.

    21 days from £8,550pp

  • Polar Bear, Canada

    The great polar bear gathering

    Canada
    • Experience the frozen wilderness of Hudson Bay from the comfort of warm tundra vehicles.

    • Search for the polar bears that call the region home, including nighttime adventures under the aurora borealis.

    • Explore the highlights of Churchill, including the Itsanitaq Museum and the polar bear holding facility.

    • Experience the thrill of driving your own team of huskies on a dog-sledding expedition.

    • Get your first glimpse of polar bears at Winnipeg's Assiniboine Park Zoo which houses orphaned bears.

    8 days from £10,995pp

  • Ocean Endeavour

    Into Canada's Northwest Passage cruise

    Canada
    • Follow in the footsteps of 19th and 20th century explorers through the Northwest Passage.

    • Experience Inuit culture and learn the history of the region.

    • Cruise past icebergs, fjords, mountains and calving glaciers, and hike Greenland’s tundra.

    • Spot whales, narwhals and polar bears, plus a myriad of birdlife.

    • Enjoy spectacular aurora borealis displays at night.

    20 days from £22,700pp

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Icefields Parkway, Alberta

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Grizzly bear, British Columbia

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 The Battle River valley from the Conglomerate Cliffs in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Saskatchewan

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