Canada Holidays

Canada – Bear necessity

Sail into the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest in remote British Columbia, home to the native First Nations for over 10,000 years. Attracted by abundant salmon and untouched wilderness, black and grizzly bears thrive here, along with the rare spirit bear. Onboard kayaks allow for closer exploration of estuaries and waterfalls, paddling through orca and humpback habitats. Travelling with local Gitga’at First Nation guides offers privileged insight into this extraordinary region.

Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve

Of the three Marine Protected Areas found off the coast of British Columbia, Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve is unique for its dual focus of preserving cultural heritage and biodiversity. The reserve covers an archipelago of 138 islands with 3,400 km² of the humpback whale’s primary feeding habitat falling under its influence. On land, the protected status has put a stop to logging and has helped preserve several First Nation villages, where the Haida Gwaii Watchmen programme enables guardians to live on site to oversee the natural and cultural heritage of these sites. Explore an ancient Haida village site with a guide from the Haida Gwaii Watchmen project.

Discover Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve

Calgary Stampede

Experience one of Canada’s most anticipated annual events, the Calgary Stampede. Every July, the city hosts 10 days of festivities to celebrate Western Canada’s cultural heritage. Watch professional cowboys and cowgirls battle it out at a daily Rodeo show, cheer on the contestants at Chuckwagon racing and enjoy live music and spectacular fireworks at the grandstand show.

Family Road Trip

Witness Canada’s jaw-dropping landscapes with the freedom and flexibility to explore at your own pace on a family road trip. Drive the iconic Rockies Icefields Parkway or cruise the coastal roads of the Maritimes in your choice of vehicle – be it a car, RV, or 4×4 equipped with a rooftop tent – for an unforgettable family retreat.

Canada’s Adventure Playground

When it comes to the outdoors, Canada is the ultimate adventure playground. With mountains, lakes and forests, it’s the perfect backdrop for an activity-led family holiday. Climb rugged rock faces with views of Bedwell Sound at Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, ride e-bikes through Whistler’s valley trails or zipline over the Laurentian Mountains in Mont Tremblant.

Surfing & Kayaking in Tofino

Learn to surf in Canada’s surf capital, Tofino. Here, ancient rainforests line the vast sandy beaches of the Pacific Rim National Park. Above the water, kayak to Meares Island, home to the world’s oldest cedar trees.

Kicking Horse White Water Rafting

Raft through vast u-shaped valleys and narrow channels of Kicking Horse Canyon, a part of the glacial-fed Kicking Horse River in Yoho National Park. Keep an eye out for grazing mountain goats on the river banks.

Charter the Pacific Yellowfin

Sail the fjords of the Desolation Sound, anchoring in secluded coves. Spend an afternoon water trampolining and shooting down a 40-foot inflatable slide. Relax in the hot tub while the kids head out on paddleboards, wakeboards and kayaks. Ashore, explore mountain bike trails, visit remote communities or go in search of bears with a private guide. Return to your private yacht for a coast-to-table dinner.

Lakes & Wildlife of Algonquin

Explore over 7,650 square kilometres that make up Ontario’s Algonquin Provincial Park. Kayak on one of the thousands of lakes, scouting the shores for moose, beavers, white-tailed deer and bears. Hike through maple forests to scenic lookouts before tucking into a smorgasbord lunch. If you’re visiting in August and September, join a wolf howling session; listen out for the responses of the Algonquin Wolves who live in the region.

Whales, Bears & Wilderness

Replace alarm clocks with the morning sound of a humpback whale’s blow, spending three days at a wilderness camp in Vancouver Island. By kayak, paddle along the rugged coastlines in search of whales, seals and porpoises. Spend a day bear-viewing in Knight Inlet, home to the largest concentration of grizzlies in western Canada.