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Reasons To
Visit Canada

  • Aurora Borealis

    The dramatic Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, are thought to be the result of particles in solar winds emanating from the sun in the region of the magnetic North Pole. The Northwest Territories and the Yukon offer some of the best viewing of this natural phenomenon in Canada.

    Aurora Borealis

  • Festivals & events

    Canada enjoys a busy schedule of festivals and events, the majority of which take place during the summer months. Perhaps the most well-known of all the annual events is the Calgary Stampede, a ten-day festival which takes place in the second week of July. Dating back to 1912, the event showcases the area’s Wild West roots, with chuck-wagon races, a rodeo, bands, dancing and exhibitions.

    Festivals & events

  • First National culture

    There are approximately one million First Nations Canadians today. Their origins stem from the end of the last Ice Age, about 20,000 years ago, when nomadic tribes followed herds of bison and mammoth across the land bridge joining Siberia and Alaska.

    First National culture

  • Food

    Canada is well known for its salmon, as well as for fresh lobster. People travel from all over the world to fish in these amazingly clear waters, and both fish and seafood are a regular feature on restaurant menus.

    Food

  • Landscape & scenery

    Canada is blessed with some of the world’s most dramatic and beautiful scenery, from old-grown rainforests, deserted beaches and crystal-clear lakes, to rugged mountains, national parks and agricultural pastures, there is a different view to enjoy at every turn.

    Landscape & scenery

  • Maritime history

    Canada has the longest coastline in the world, and therefore boasts a colourful maritime history which is proudly exhibited in a variety of museums throughout the country.

    Maritime history

  • Outdoor activities

    Canada is a mecca for the outdoor enthusiast. Each province offers a diversity of year-round activities, with walking, white-water rafting, canoeing and kayaking, horse riding, fishing, skiing and dog sledding amongst the most popular.

    Outdoor activities

  • Rail journeys

    There are some spectacular rail journeys on offer in Canada, taking you deep into national parks and through the mighty Rockies. You can choose to travel in style whilst enjoying the scenery as many of the routes have comfortable cabins and excellent on-board services.

    Rail journeys

  • Self-drive

    Canada has wonderful roads – scenic, safe and largely empty. Whether in a car or motor-home, self-driving is a great way to explore the country at your own pace, enjoying the beautiful landscapes as you go.

    Self-drive

  • Wildlife

    Canada is rightly famous for its bears – black, grizzly and of course, polar bears can all be seen in abundance, but the country is also home to wolves, caribou, moose, must oxen, whales and an array of spectacular birdlife.

    Wildlife

  • Wine

    The Okanagan region of Canada, located in central British Columbia between the Rockies and Vancouver, is fast becoming a well regarded wine producing area with a unique micro climate that enables several grape varieties to be grown. The area is renowned for its vineyards, warm climate, rolling fertile orchards and its proximity to Lake Okanagan.

    Wine

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Visit Banff, Canada

The small town of Banff is dominated by the towering mountains of Banff National Park. Activities include walking, horse riding, mountain biking, canoeing and rafting.

Cascade Mountain, Banff
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Banff

Canada

The small town of Banff is dominated by the towering mountains of Banff National Park.

The town itself has plenty of shops and restaurants and is small enough to walk around, but it is the stunning beauty of the surrounding national park that captivates visitors. Created in 1887, this is Canada’s oldest national park and encompasses some of the finest scenery in North America, if not the world.

Sulphur Mountain gondola

For an overall view of the mountain landscape take the gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain before visiting the Cave and Basin, Lake Minnewanka and bathing in the Upper Hot Springs. Active options include walking, horse riding, mountain biking, canoeing and rafting, all of which may well provide a close sighting of the region’s abundant wildlife.

The UNESCO World Heritage site of Sulphur Mountain provides fabulous 360-degree views of the surrounding snow-capped peaks. It is said that from this peak you can see more mountains in a moment than most will see in a lifetime: six mountain ranges dominate the view. There’s no need to be a mountaineer as the gondolas whisk you from Banff to the summit, where boardwalks lead along the ridge and there are two restaurants.

Heli-hiking

You don’t need to be super-fit to reach alpine meadows ablaze with wild flowers, mountain tops high above the tree-line and ancient blue glaciers – you need a helicopter. These multi-day heli-hikes, which allow guests to experience the full diversity of alpine terrain in a short space of time, are based at remote mountain lodges, easily accessed by helicopter from both Jasper and Banff.

Twice each day you will be flown to remote parts of the mountains that can otherwise only be reached by experienced rock climbers and the sure-footed mountain sheep. Expert guides point out the marvels of a diverse range of flora and fauna on hikes that can be tailored to any levels of fitness before returning to your comfortable lodge for a delicious dinner and a chat with new friends around the fire.

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