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Things to do in Canada
A vast and sparsely populated country of magnificent mountain ranges, ice-blue glacial lakes, remote coastal settlements and diverse cities, Canada offers a wealth of things to see and do. Wildlife is abundant with a healthy population of grizzlies, black and polar bears and plenty of places you can observe them in their natural habitat.

Across the country you'll find diverse experiences on offer from white-water rafting and heli-hiking to haunted hikes and whale watching tours, while the country’s buzzing metropolises can be explored in unusual ways from fine food tours in Québec to food cart tours of Vancouver.
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Ideas for experiencing Canada

Experiences you have as you travel often hold the longest memories. As part of their research trips, our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know Canada, and the best local guides. These activities reflect some of their best-loved experiences.

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  • Transcontinental train trip on the Canadian
    Dining room, The Canadian

    Transcontinental train trip on the Canadian

    Vancouver

    Transcontinental train trip on the Canadian

    Considered one of the world’s great rail journeys, The Canadian offers the ultimate transcontinental train trip.

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  • Calgary Stampede Rodeo
    Cowboy in Calgary, Canada

    Calgary Stampede Rodeo

    Calgary

    Calgary Stampede Rodeo

    The atmosphere at the rodeo is electric as you watch participants compete in bareback riding, bull riding, barrel racing, saddle bronc, steer wrestling and tie-down roping.

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  • Black bear watching in Clayoquot Sound
    Black bear family, Tofino

    Black bear watching in Clayoquot Sound

    Tofino

    Black bear watching in Clayoquot Sound

    From April to October, it is possible to have an intimate black bear watching experience in the beautiful, calm water environment of the legendary Clayoquot Sound.

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  • Great Bear Lodge adventure — 4 days
    Quietly stalking grizzly bears at Great Bear Lodge

    Great Bear Lodge adventure — 4 days

    Great Bear Lodge adventure — 4 days

    Great Bear Lodge offers one of the most unique and personal bear viewing experiences in western Canada. Surrounded by the Great Bear Rainforest of western British Columbia, guests discover a quiet sanctuary from which to view, photograph and understand bears.

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  • Pathways of the Algonquin — 3 days
    Algonquin Provincial Park

    Pathways of the Algonquin — 3 days

    Algonquin Provincial Park

    Pathways of the Algonquin — 3 days

    This three-day adventure is based at the Algonquin Log Cabin Lodge. This small, rustic lodge is located at the northwest corner of Algonquin Provincial Park, famous for wildlife and natural beauty. Situated on Surprise Lake, the log cabin combines a scenic and peaceful location with knowledgeable wilderness guides, warm hospitality and an intimate ambiance.

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  • Mountain lakes & waterfalls tour
    Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park

    Mountain lakes & waterfalls tour

    Banff

    Mountain lakes & waterfalls tour

    Discover the rugged beauty of Banff and Yoho National Parks and other spectacular natural landmarks on this guided coach tour of the Rocky Mountains. Enjoy hiking or simply appreciate the beautiful mountain scenery.

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  • Mount Edith Cavell tour
    Elk, in Jasper

    Mount Edith Cavell tour

    Jasper

    Mount Edith Cavell tour

    Retrace the steps of Canada’s historic fur traders and experience the jagged mountain peaks, shimmering glaciers, crystal clear lakes and abundant wildlife of Mount Edith Cavell.

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  • Puffin & whale watching
    Puffin, Bonavista Peninsula, Newfoundland

    Puffin & whale watching

    St. John's

    Puffin & whale watching

    Step on board for a 90-minute catamaran nature cruise from Bay Bulls to Witless Bay. Come and see the majestic whales frolic in their natural habitat.

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  • Rail journey on The Ocean
    The Ocean train

    Rail journey on The Ocean

    Halifax

    Rail journey on The Ocean

    A rail journey on The Ocean between Montréal and Halifax provides a wonderful glimpse of Canada’s past.

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  • Grizzly bears of Khutzeymateen by light aircraft
    Grizzly Bear in the Khutzeymateen

    Grizzly bears of Khutzeymateen by light aircraft

    Prince Rupert

    Grizzly bears of Khutzeymateen by light aircraft

    The three-hour tour includes a spectacular float plane or helicopter ride to the Khutzeymateen and a tranquil two hours grizzly bear watching from the safety of our Zodiac boat that takes a maximum of 10 guests.

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  • Tweedsmuir Lodge grizzly bear viewing
    Tweedsmuir Lodge

    Tweedsmuir Lodge grizzly bear viewing

    Bella Coola

    Tweedsmuir Lodge grizzly bear viewing

    Tweedsmuir Park Lodge offers some fantastic opportunities for bear watching within Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. The scenery is simply stunning and encompasses the Coast Mountains, pristine river valleys and the remote Chilcotin Plateau.

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  • Skeena train journey through the Rockies
    The Skeena

    Skeena train journey through the Rockies

    Prince Rupert

    Skeena train journey through the Rockies

    Plunging deep into the wilds of British Columbia, the Skeena takes you on a 1,160 kilometre journey past the highest peaks of the Rockies, countless lakes, waterfalls, frontier settlements and forested mountain slopes.

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  • Lake Louise to Jasper tour
    Lake Louise, Alberta

    Lake Louise to Jasper tour

    Lake Louise

    Lake Louise to Jasper tour

    Travel from Jasper to Lake Louise with a guide and learn all about the famous mountain characters that made their mark on one of the world's most spectacular mountain highways.

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  • Tree-top canopy walk
    Whistler, British Columbia

    Tree-top canopy walk

    Whistler

    Tree-top canopy walk

    Embark on a fully guided ecology based tour that takes guests through the treetops on a series of suspension bridges and observation platforms.

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  • Old Montréal walking tour
    Street in Old Montréal, Québec

    Old Montréal walking tour

    Montréal

    Old Montréal walking tour

    Enjoy a private three-hour walking tour focusing on more than 360 years of history. With a private guide, you will discover how Montréal was settled by the French, conquered by the English and achieved the status of a great and fun metropolis in the 20th and 21st centuries.

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  • Heli-hiking — 4 days
    Helicopter flight through the Rockies, Banff

    Heli-hiking — 4 days

    Banff

    Heli-hiking — 4 days

    Spend four days exploring remote mountain trails reached only by helicopter. You’ll stay in a secluded mountainside lodge whose expert guides will lead you out on hikes each day, planning a route to suit your small group’s interests and ability.

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  • Québec City walking tour
    Dufferin Terrace, Quebec City

    Québec City walking tour

    Québec City

    Québec City walking tour

    This delightful walking tour visits all the major sights of the old city in a downhill fashion at a leisurely pace. Professional guides make sure that you gain a good understanding of the history and the everyday-life of this World Heritage Site.

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  • Halifax Harbour sailing trip
    Heritage buildings on the old town waterfront, Halifax

    Halifax Harbour sailing trip

    Halifax

    Halifax Harbour sailing trip

    Take in the sights of Halifax’s waterfront and enjoy the view of this charming and historic city with miles of shoreline guarded by Georges Island and its graceful lighthouse.

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  • Fundy National Park hike
    Fundy Trail Parkway, New Brunswick

    Fundy National Park hike

    The Bay of Fundy

    Fundy National Park hike

    Enjoy a four-hour guided hike from the Big Salmon River Suspension Bridge, along a scenic riverside hiking trail to Hearst Lodge.

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  • Grizzly bears of Bute Cove
    Grizzly bear fishing in British Columbia

    Grizzly bears of Bute Cove

    Grizzly bears of Bute Cove

    Bute is a pristine river valley and is home to 40 resident grizzly bears. The inlet is also the historic home of the Homalco First Nation, one of the Coast Salish Indigenous peoples whose guides will meet you when you disembark and accompany you along the Orford River Valley.

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  • Percé Rock & Bonaventure Island cruise
    The Rocher Percé

    Percé Rock & Bonaventure Island cruise

    Percé Rock & Bonaventure Island cruise

    Join a discovery cruise of the majestic Percé Rock and the seabird sanctuary on Bonaventure Island. The cruise boats allow you to get up close to the rock and the island to admire the scenic beauty and observe the fascinating wildlife.

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  • Yoho National Park guided hiking
    Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park, Canada

    Yoho National Park guided hiking

    Field

    Yoho National Park guided hiking

    Enjoy a half day guided hike in the stunning Yoho National Park. The hike is approximately three to four hours long, and departs from Moraine Lake Lodge.

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  • Boardwalk & boat tour
    Tablelands Trail, Gros Morne National Park

    Boardwalk & boat tour

    Gros Morne National Park

    Boardwalk & boat tour

    The 16 kilometre-long pond with a depth of 165 metres is home to Atlantic salmon, brook trout and Arctic char, as well as an unusual colony of cliff nesting gulls.

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  • Mount Assiniboine & Gloria Glacier helicopter tour
    Helicopter flight over Assiniboine Provincial Park

    Mount Assiniboine & Gloria Glacier helicopter tour

    Canmore

    Mount Assiniboine & Gloria Glacier helicopter tour

    Soar over the Canadian Rockies in a helicopter, passing through the Spray Valley and Goat Range Pass, before spotting the majestic Mount Assiniboine and the Gloria Glacier.

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  • Lake Louise winter tour
    Horse-drawn sleigh, Lake Louise

    Lake Louise winter tour

    Banff

    Lake Louise winter tour

    Look out for courageous ice climbers at the ancient Marble Canyon, before heading to Lake Louise for a spot of ice skating, snowshoeing, afternoon tea, or even a horse-drawn sleigh ride.

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  • Frozen waterfall ice climbing experience
    Ice climbing in Jasper National Park

    Frozen waterfall ice climbing experience

    Jasper

    Frozen waterfall ice climbing experience

    Learn how to safely navigate yourself up a frozen waterfall, using ice axes and crampons, experiencing one of the most exhilarating Canadian winter activities.

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  • Maligne Canyon ice walk
    Maligne Canyon frozen waterfall

    Maligne Canyon ice walk

    Jasper

    Maligne Canyon ice walk

    Explore the frozen creek bed and ancient rock formations of Maligne Canyon in Jasper National Park, looking out for ice climbers and ending up alongside the meandering Maligne River.

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  • Whistler helicopter tour with glacier landing
    Whistler helicopter tour with glacier landing on Rainbow Mountain

    Whistler helicopter tour with glacier landing

    Whistler

    Whistler helicopter tour with glacier landing

    Experience a bird’s eye view of Whistler and its surrounding mountain peaks on a private helicopter flight, landing on the 12,000-year-old glacier on Rainbow Mountain.

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  • Morning snowmobile tour with hearty log cabin breakfast
    Morning snowmobile tour with hearty log cabin breakfast

    Morning snowmobile tour with hearty log cabin breakfast

    Whistler

    Morning snowmobile tour with hearty log cabin breakfast

    Travel through Whistler’s snowy backcountry trails on a powerful snowmobile, stopping at a wooden cabin for a hot Yukon-style breakfast, cooked on a traditional wood stove.

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  • Johnston Canyon ice walk
    Johnston Canyon near Banff in winter, Alberta

    Johnston Canyon ice walk

    Johnston Canyon ice walk

    Strap ice cleats to your boots and experience the ancient rock, frozen waterfalls and snowy woodland trails of Johnston Canyon on a guided ice walk.

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  • Guided fat-bike tour in Mont-Tremblant
    Guided Fat Bike Tour , Mont Tremblant

    Guided fat-bike tour in Mont-Tremblant

    Mont-Tremblant

    Guided fat-bike tour in Mont-Tremblant

    Cycle through the snowy Mont-Tremblant landscape on an electrically-powered fat-tyre bicycle, exploring the scenic landscape and enjoying plenty of fresh air.

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  • Snowmobiling in Mont-Tremblant
    Snowmobiling

    Snowmobiling in Mont-Tremblant

    Mont-Tremblant

    Snowmobiling in Mont-Tremblant

    Travel along the extensive trails of the Saint Agathe area on your high-tech snowmobile, moving quickly through the winter landscape and enjoying a healthy dose of adrenaline.

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  • Dog sledding tour in the Callaghan Valley
    Dog-sledding near Whistler

    Dog sledding tour in the Callaghan Valley

    Dog sledding tour in the Callaghan Valley

    Explore the ancient forests of the Callaghan Valley as you mush your own team of huskies, stopping at an abandoned camp on Totem Lake to learn about the old fur trappers.

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  • Snowshoe tour of Jasper’s alpine wilderness
    Snowshoeing in Jasper National Park

    Snowshoe tour of Jasper’s alpine wilderness

    Jasper

    Snowshoe tour of Jasper’s alpine wilderness

    Follow your local guide through the pristine landscapes of Jasper National Park, hiking through deep snow with snowshoes on your boots, keeping an eye out for animal tracks.

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  • Snowshoe tour on the Medicine Trail
    Snowshoe tour on The Medicine Trail, Whistler

    Snowshoe tour on the Medicine Trail

    Snowshoe tour on the Medicine Trail

    Follow the paths of the old trappers into the Callaghan Valley forests, learning about the medicinal value of the plants that grow here, and sampling healing teas.

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  • Snowshoe adventure at the Continental Divide
    Maple syrup snow candy on snowshoe tour, Banff National Park

    Snowshoe adventure at the Continental Divide

    Snowshoe adventure at the Continental Divide

    Get off the beaten track on a snowshoe adventure at the Continental Divide, hiking through the peaceful wilderness with your guide and making maple taffy on a secluded frozen lake.

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  • Rocky Mountaineer rail journey
    On board the Rocky Mountaineer

    Rocky Mountaineer rail journey

    Vancouver

    Rocky Mountaineer rail journey

    The Rocky Mountaineer is one of the world's most iconic train journeys and is a highlight of travelling in western Canada. This two or three day rail journey takes you between the city of Vancouver on the Pacific Ocean to the spectacular Rocky Mountains towns of Jasper, Banff or Lake Louise.

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Price range

We create trips as individual as you, so you won't find any set prices on our website. Your specialist will design your journey from scratch, selecting every element around your passions and preferences. The result is a unique itinerary with a unique price. This itinerary is just an idea, and our guide pricing is an indication of how much this kind of trip might cost, depending on factors like when you travel, how far in advance you plan, where you stay, and what you choose to experience.