Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories.
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean. Spanning over 9.9 million square kilometres,
Canada is the world's second largest country by total area, and its common border with the United States is the longest land border in the world. Canada’s natural and cultural diversity makes it a never-ending source of extraordinary travel opportunities. Ancient rain forests,rugged mountains and glistening lakes provide an amazing backdrop for a Canadian adventure. Kayak through quiet waters off the coast of Vancouver Island or just relax in natural hot springs overlooking Banff’s breathtaking mountain scenery. Journey to the opposite end of the spectrum to Montreal, where city life shimmers with history, art and entertainment and a romantic French heritage. Spend time exploring the traditional section of the city, “Old Montreal,” whose buildings date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. Whether you choose a city or country adventure, your journey to Canada will be spectacular.
How to explore Canada?
Canada is fascinating. Canada is beautiful. Canada is enormous, and there is no right or wrong way to explore this incredible country. The questions you should ask yourself are how long do you have and what type of holiday are you looking for?
City Breaks
Each city has its own identity and personality; the West Side is often associated with adventure and wildlife and the East Side are proud of their French culture and rich history. Whichever city you visit you will be overwhelmed with the range of attractions, festivals and events for you to discover, each having their own unique beauty and charm. Toronto & Ottawa see pages 136-139Montreal see pages 140-141Quebec City see pages 142-143Vancouver & Victoria see page 144-145Other popular cities not featured in the brochure but are equally worth exploring areCalgary, Winnipeg and Mississauga; speak to a Travel Specialist for more information.
Multi Centres
A great way to combine the best of both or multiple worlds. Whether you want to combine a number of city breaks into one so that you see as much as possible, or perhaps you would prefer to have a contrasting holiday and combine a city break with an adventure tour, or maybe you would like a taste of Canada and America by dividing your holiday between the two countries. There are hundreds of multi centre possibilities which we will tailor make to your requirements. For ideas of our most popular multi-centre holidays see pages 156-159.
Escorted Expert Tour
We select our suppliers based on our experiences and only use tour providers which we know will give you both great value for money and a guaranteed adventure.Guests never cease to discover something new on each trip; by exploring each destination with a Travel Expert who shares the passion for the places visited, you will receive an enhanced experience with ‘insider’ behind-the-scenes expertise to create unforgettable memories. Infusing your passion to learn, you’ll bring home information you never would have gained on your own. See pages 154-155 for our most popularCanadian Escorted Tours.
Family Holiday
With an average holiday the memories start to fade, but the best holidays stay in your memories forever. For a family holiday of a lifetime visit Canada. Children will never forget the first time they see a wild bear in a Canadian National Park, or a killer whale breaching feet from your tour boat. Whether you are visiting in summer for a discovery holiday or in winter for the ultimate winter wonderland, Canada is perfect for children and is a fantastic family destination.
Adventure
If you are looking for a fun-filled adventure holiday then you should certainly consider Canada. We have a range of year-round activity holidays which are perfect for families who enjoy spending their holidays taking part in such activities as kayaking, cycling and white-water rafting or enjoy the winter months dog sledding, snowboarding or skiing.
Self-Drive
Self-Drive tours are perfect for those who enjoy exploring the open road at your own pace, stopping when it suits you, and discovering a number of places in one holiday.We have carefully selected and included a collection of unique properties, some family run, that have an extra touch of warmth and character. All our Canadian self-drive holidays include flights, hotel accommodation and car hire (including taxes and car insurance) for the full duration.
