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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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  • Québec City walking tour
    Dufferin Terrace, Quebec City

    Québec City walking tour

    Québec City

    Québec City walking tour

    Work your way through the old streets of Québec City on this guided tour, learning the history of Governer’s Garden, the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, and Notre-Dame-des-Victoires.

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

    Heli-hiking — 4 days

    Banff

    Heli-hiking — 4 days

    Leave the crowds behind and head into the wilderness of the Canadian Rockies, getting around on foot and by helicopter. Panoramic mountain views, hearty food and hiking adventures await on this multi-day tour.

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  • Old Montréal Walking Tour
    Street in Old Montréal, Québec

    Old Montréal Walking Tour

    Montréal

    Old Montréal Walking Tour

    Your local guide will take you through the streets and districts of Montreal to experience the rich history, culture, art and gastronomy that the city has to offer, including time in the ornate Notre-Dame Basilica.

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  • Calgary Stampede Rodeo
    Cowboy in Calgary, Canada

    Calgary Stampede Rodeo

    Calgary

    Calgary Stampede Rodeo

    Watch competitors from around the world compete to win the richest prize in rodeo, visit the Stampede Park for fairground rides, live music, an agriculture showcase, and more.

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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 Valley
    Grizzly Bear in the Khutzeymateen

    Grizzly bears of Khutzeymateen Valley

    Prince Rupert

    Grizzly bears of Khutzeymateen Valley

    Travel north through Catham Sound into the pristine wilderness of the Khutzeymateen Valley, home to the largest population of grizzly bears in the world. You’ll observe the bears in the natural habitat, along with marine life common to the area.

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  • Percé Rock & Bonaventure Island cruise
    The Rocher Percé

    Percé Rock & Bonaventure Island cruise

    Percé Rock & Bonaventure Island cruise

    Take to the waters to get a close up look at the striking stone formation and arch of Perce Rock before heading to Bonaventure Island where you’ll be able to disembark to walk the trails and see 150,000 sea birds.

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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-kilometer journey past the highest peaks of the Rockies, countless lakes, waterfalls, frontier settlements and forested mountain slopes.

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  • Pathways of the Algonquin 3 day kayak tour
    Algonquin Provincial Park

    Pathways of the Algonquin 3 day kayak tour

    Algonquin Provincial Park

    Pathways of the Algonquin 3 day kayak tour

    Take to the waters and pathways of Algonquin Provincial Park on this two-night canoe and hiking tour. You’ll stay in a remote log cabin and have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the Algonquin people who called the area home.

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  • Bay Bulls puffin and whale watching
    Puffin, Bonavista Peninsula, Newfoundland

    Bay Bulls puffin and whale watching

    St. John's

    Bay Bulls puffin and whale watching

    Take to the waters of Witless Bay Ecological Reserve on a marine adventure. The area is home to 250,000 seabirds including Atlantic puffins, and the surrounding waters are home to the world’s largest population of humpback whales.

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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

    In the late afternoon, board Halifax’s signature sailing ship, a three-masted schooner, to watch the sun set over the city while admiring this historic ship. You can grab a drink from the bar and relax, or help the crew hoist the sails.

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  • Western Brook Pond boat tour
    Tablelands Trail, Gros Morne National Park

    Western Brook Pond boat tour

    Gros Morne National Park

    Western Brook Pond boat tour

    After a short walk through the forest, board your boat to experience the dramatic fjordic scenery of Western Brook Pond, listening to live commentary on the geological features of the fjord as you go.

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  • Grizzly bears of Bute Inlet Responsible Choice
    Grizzly bear fishing in British Columbia

    Grizzly bears of Bute Inlet

    Grizzly bears of Bute Inlet

    Take to the warm waters of the Salish Sea, searching for marine wildlife, before heading on land to various viewing platforms to best see grizzly bears catching salmon fresh from the rivers.

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  • Tree-top canopy walk Responsible Choice
    Whistler, British Columbia

    Tree-top canopy walk

    Whistler

    Tree-top canopy walk

    Journey into the treetops of Whistler’s old-growth forest on a network of suspension bridges, viewing platforms, boardwalks and forest trails. Learn more about the surrounding ecology, and take in views of Whistler’s mountains and valleys.

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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 traveling 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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  • White Pass railway trip
    White Pass Railroad

    White Pass railway trip

    Whitehorse

    White Pass railway trip

    Hug the towering mountains, trundle past sparkling lakes, and step back in time on this scenic rail journey to Skagway and back, following in the footsteps of the Klondike gold rush pioneers who founded the railroad in the late 1800s.

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  • Mount Assiniboine helicopter tour
    Helicopter flight over Assiniboine Provincial Park

    Mount Assiniboine helicopter tour

    Canmore

    Mount Assiniboine helicopter tour

    Lift off into the skies above the Canadian Rockies, flying between the peaks of the Three Sisters, Mount Assiniboine, the Sundance Range and Goat Range, seeing the sparkling lakes and deep valleys from above, and counting the glaciers as you go.

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  • Kluane National Park flightseeing tour
    Kluane National Park, Yukon

    Kluane National Park flightseeing tour

    Kluane National Park flightseeing tour

    Take to the skies to fully capture the vastness of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kluane National Park. A landing on an icefield means a close up view at Canada’s highest peak, and views are in no short supply on the journey.

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  • Lobster tour, Prince Edward Island
    Lobster dinner, Nova Scotia

    Lobster tour, Prince Edward Island

    Charlottetown

    Lobster tour, Prince Edward Island

    On this small group tour you’ll join a local lobster fisherman to collect their catch of the day, learn about Prince Edward Island’s fishing industry, and to taste the freshest lobster while overlooking the water.

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

    Dog-sledding in the Callaghan Valley

    Dog-sledding in the Callaghan Valley

    Feel the wind as you’re pulled along on a sled behind a powerful team of dogs into the forests of the Callaghan Valley to an abandoned trapper’s camp on Totem Lake.

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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-tire bicycle, exploring the scenic landscape and enjoying plenty of fresh air.

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  • Whale & wildlife watching tour Responsible Choice
    Breaching humpback, Victoria, British Columbia

    Whale & wildlife watching tour

    Victoria

    Whale & wildlife watching tour

    Venture into the waters of the Salish Sea, off the coast of Vancouver Island by open boat to spot the marine life that thrives here. Sightings may include orca, humpback, grey and minke whales, dolphins, seals and sea otters.

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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

    Head to one of Jasper National Park’s frozen waterfalls to scale to the top using ice picks and crampons. Your guide will choose the best location for the day, and you’ll have the chance to abseil into the canyon, and walk along the icy floor.

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  • Trinity Bay iceberg & whale tour
    Iceberg, Trinity Bay

    Trinity Bay iceberg & whale tour

    Trinity Bay

    Trinity Bay iceberg & whale tour

    On this small boat tour of Trinity Bay, you’ll zip through the water in search for fin, humpback, and sperm whales, along with basking sharks, bluefin tuna and eagles. You’ll learn about the wildlife and the local communities from your guides.

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  • Huron Wendat museum tour
    Hotel-Musée Premieres Nations, Wendake

    Huron Wendat museum tour

    Québec

    Huron Wendat museum tour

    Just north of Quebec City, a dive into First Nations culture and history awaits. Tour the Huron Wendat museum’s gardens and exhibits, take a bite of indigenous Canadian fare in the restaurant, and take a guided tour to learn even more.

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  • Brier Island whale & seabird cruise
    Humpback Whales, Bay of Fundy

    Brier Island whale & seabird cruise

    The Bay of Fundy

    Brier Island whale & seabird cruise

    On this boat tour into the Bay of Fundy you’ll go in search of the wide variety of marine life that flock to the area throughout the spring and summer season, including whales and seabirds.

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  • Whale watching in the St. Lawrence River
    Fin whale, St. Lawrence River

    Whale watching in the St. Lawrence River

    Québec

    Whale watching in the St. Lawrence River

    On this small-boat Zodiac trip you’ll take to the waters of the St. Lawrence River to try and spot the different species of whale in the area, including the blue and beluga whales. Often, you’ll see whales surrounding you within a few minutes.

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  • Honey wine & spirits tasting
    Hydromel winery and distillery tasting, Baie St Paul, Québec

    Honey wine & spirits tasting

    Québec

    Honey wine & spirits tasting

    Québec has earned itself a reputation of gastronomic greatness, and this tasting offers a chance to sip some of the local flavors produced in part by bees, and in the local winery and distillery.

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  • Bay of Fundy whale watching
    Humpback whale, Bay of Fundy

    Bay of Fundy whale watching

    Saint Andrews by-the-Sea

    Bay of Fundy whale watching

    Take to the waters of the Bay of Fundy with a local captain on a small boat to try and spot the 12 different types of whales that frequent the region, as well as dolphins, and many seabirds. You’ll also learn about the local fishing industry and see the ‘catch of the day’.

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  • Vineyards tour, Wolfville
    Luckett Vineyard

    Vineyards tour, Wolfville

    Nova Scotia

    Vineyards tour, Wolfville

    Enjoy a taste of the premier wines of Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley on this small group tour. You’ll visit three of the valley’s premium wineries for a tour and tasting, along with a gourmet lunch.

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  • Niagara Falls day tour
    Niagara Falls, Ontario

    Niagara Falls day tour

    Toronto

    Niagara Falls day tour

    Join a small group on a full day trip to Niagara Falls, experiencing the thundering force of the water from various viewpoints and a boat trip to get up close. You’ll also get to see the pretty town of Niagara on the Lake with free time to explore.

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