Almost unimaginably large, Canada and Alaska stretches from the Bering Sea in the west to the Atlantic Ocean in the east and borders the Arctic Circle. It is a region of rugged mountains and giant lakes, icebergs and glaciers, dense forests and rolling prairies; home to bears (and polar bears), wolves and herds of caribou that roam the great swathes of wilderness tundra.
Impossible to see all in one trip, the following guides are designed to give you a flavour of what to see and do in each.
We list here what we think are the most 'iconic' wildlife you can see in Canada, Alaska and the Arctic. We detail some interesting facts & figures about each type, plus of course, the best places and times to see them.
Québec offers perhaps the most complete mix of culture, scenery and wildlife of any of Canada’s provinces. Browse our list of related itineraries or whet your appetite by viewing our slideshow or video highlights.
The dramatic Alaskan coastline is rich with wildlife and natural beauty; one of our Audley Alaska specialists explores the coast and describes the various types of cruise ships available on this wonderful journey.
- Canada
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- Canada has it all: cosmopolitan cities, monumental mountains, indigenous First Nations culture, early European settler history and fantastic wildlife.
- Alaska
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- Alaska is a land of glaciers, rivers, mountains, dense forests, endless tundra and great tracts of Arctic coast. It also abounds with wildlife and has some of the best grizzly bear viewing anywhere in the world.