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Canada Travel Guide

Vast forests stretch endlessly northward, whilst charming coastal communities reflect centuries of maritime tradition.

Welcome to Canada, an expansive land of both breathtaking wilderness and cosmopolitan cities.

This Canada travel guide will help you discover the country’s vast scope. From the majestic Rockies of Alberta and British Columbia to the historic cobblestones of Quebec City, we’ll share how you can experience this northern giant in all its glory.

Whether you’re planning to chase the Northern Lights in the Yukon, explore Niagara Falls or paddle through remote wilderness, you’ll find practical Canada travel advice and insider tips throughout these pages.

Regions to Explore

Explore Canada

  • Vancouver City
  • The Canadian Rockies
  • Yukon
  • Haida Gwaii
  • Vancouver Island
  • Churchill
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
Grizzly Bear, Great Bear Rainforest, Canada
Grizzly Bear, Great Bear Rainforest, Canada

Canada's Great Wilderness

The wilderness of the north is a haven for wildlife watching and remote lodges have been built to accommodate the adventurous – they are often only accessible by float plane in the summer months. The forests teem with grizzly and brown bears, making Canada one of the premier bear-watching destinations in the world. Meanwhile, the rich waters of the west coast attract orcas, dolphins, otters and beluga whales. It is the expertise of our hand-picked naturalist guides that will really make your trip – we know first-hand that their knowledge and experience will get you as close as possible to the creatures of this great wilderness.

Swell, Haida Gwaii, Canada
Swell, Haida Gwaii, Canada

Sailing in Canada

For such a vast and often inaccessible region, small boat cruising is an ideal way to maximise your time and see the wildlife and landscapes of British Columbia and the archipelago of Haida Gwaii. The rugged coastline of British Columbia is over 25,000 kilometres in length, marked by deep inlets and scattered with over 40,000 islands.

Polar Bear, Hudson Bay, Canadian Arctic
Polar Bear, Canadian Arctic

Off the Grid in the Canadian Arctic

Some truly extraordinary accommodations can be found in Canada’s wildest and most remote locations. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, they are ideal for solo travellers, couples and families alike.

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Frequently asked questions about Canada

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Great Bear rainforest, Canada

Raincoast Conservation Trust

We support projects right across the planet. For example, in Canada we have supported the Raincoast Conservation Trust, helping acquire further commercial trophy hunting rights for the Kitlope tenure in the Great Bear Rainforest, to stop such activities from occurring. This will add to the approximately 33,500 square kilometres acquired so far.

When planning your trip speak to our experts about how you can also support the destinations you are visiting.

Why Choose Steppes?

Our knowledge, curiosity and expertise set us apart, driving us to create remarkable holidays and Beautiful Adventures tailored perfectly to you, carefully curated to help protect and conserve our planet.

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