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rail journeys the vast wilds of canada and alaska were tamed by rail and even now ... the land is crossed by some of the world s most iconic rail journeys ... possibly the best known of these is the canadian the great transcontinental ... journey that links toronto and vancouver other great routes include ... the rocky mountaineer and the alaska railroad no visit to the region is ... complete without experiencing one of these magnificent journeys on which you can ... relax with a good book socialise with fellow ... passengers or just sit back and enjoy the timeless rhythm of the tracks as you ...

outdoor activities a s a vast region that is blessed with some ... of the world s most dramatic and beautiful scenery canada and alaska is ... a mecca for the outdoor enthusiast stunning wilderness ... drives are yours alone and whether you re travelling by car or ... motor-home once you are mobile you can choose where to go and ... what activities you want to include in your tailor-made trip each province ... offers a diversity of year-round activities here are some of the most popular ones ... love walking canada is unsurpassable in its variety memorable day walks can be ...

aerial view of vancouver sutton place hotel ... vancouver few hotels can rival the elegance european charm and hospitality ... of the award-winning sutton place hotel in the heart of ... downtown vancouver luxury abounds from the 397 lavishly appointed guest rooms ... complete with marble bathrooms to the english club style lounge and the ... full-service spa the fleuri restaurant provides innovative ... french cuisine and is a delightful venue for afternoon tea ... whilst chocolate lovers shouldn t miss the decadent chocoholic dessert buffet ... house vancouver this charming bed and breakfast property built in 1904 is ...

canadian for those who wish to explore the myriad delights and charms of this huge ... country the grand canadian is ideal this itinerary ... uses rail to explore the historic charms of the eastern ... provinces the natural wonders of niagara falls and ... the grandeur of the rocky mountain landscapes day 1 day 2 ... day 3 day 4 day 5 capilano suspension bridge vancouver ... vancouver s historic gastown day 6 day 7 day 8 day 9 arrive in halifax the ... capital of nova scotia spend a full day exploring halifax collect your hire car ...

salmon northern vancouver island the north of vancouver island is wonderful ... for lovers of nature and wildlife much of this region consists ... of rugged unspoilt wilderness such as the huge strathcona provincial park ... honeycombed by an extensive network of underground caves ... the region s largest town is campbell river ... renowned for its chinook salmon fishing and for the views over the strait of ... quadra island has fine sandy beaches and a distinct flavour of its first nations ... heritage well represented in the kwagiulth museum and cultural centre ... nearby cortes island has some of north america s finest sailing and kayaking areas the ...

british columbia home to some of the most diverse and beautiful scenery in ... the world british columbia is a joy to visit and a destination in its ... own right pristine havens for wildlife and vast rolling forests compete with ... dynamic cities and a plethora of activities this itinerary includes them all day 1 ... day 2 day 3 day 4 day 5 orcas in the johnstone strait day 6 day 7 day 8 from ... vancouver travel with your hire car on the ferry to vancouver island spend a full ... day exploring victoria drive north to ... depart by float-plane for knight inlet a coastal wilderness fjord spend the ...

hiking in northern british columbia prince rupert ... beautifully set on the northern pacific coast of british ... columbia within easy reach of the queen charlotte islands and alaska s ... ketchikan prince rupert is the terminus of the skeena railway and is a ... uniquely accessible outpost in the natural world this is a place where ... eagles bears and whales outnumber people and the area ... of first nations history clearly evoked in the museum of northern british columbia ... nearby the khuzeymateen provincial park occupies a beautiful and remote valley ...

western wonders the charming combination of coastal cities ... small arts and crafts communities and rugged wave-battered beaches give this ... itinerary a true flavour of the best of canada s west day 1 day 2 the ... train west coast wilderness lodge day 3 arrive in vancouver british columbia ... s largest city spend a full day to discover the city at your own pace ... collect your hire car and board the bc ferry to vancouver island keeping a ... watch for whales en route enjoy a full day exploring british columbia s charming ... stunning mountain scenery to tofino on the pacific coast explore the delightful ...

the fraser river the cariboo the rolling ranching country and immense ... forests of british columbia s interior plateau extends north from lillooet ... between the coast mountains to the west and the cariboo mountains in the east it is ... known as the cariboo the region became prominent with the ... discovery of gold and between 1862 and 1870 over 100,000 people travelled from ... lillooet along the cariboo wagon road to the gold fields a ... 100 mile house was originally one of these stopping points so named because it was ... lillooet other settlements established at this time include clinton williams lake ...

gems of the west this itinerary leads you from the ... coastal cities and mountains into the rolling grasslands and river canyons of ... bc s interior entering alberta you will discover the magic of the snow ... -capped mountains a sight which will be forever afterwards ... etched in your memory day 1 sundial hotel echo valley ranch spa ... day 2 day 3 depart from vancouver to drive along ... the sea to sky highway to whistler explore ... the mountain village or try some of the many activities drive from whistler ... through lillooet and along the edge of huge canyons to 108 mile ranch ...

the kootenay rockies naramata and the okanagan valley located in southern ... british columbia the okanagan valley is one of the warmest ... regions in all of canada and the prime holiday destination for british ... columbians the main centres are kelowna penticton and osoyoos but ... charming naramata is located close to the okanagan mountain park and is a quieter ... base through the summer months a hot sun transforms the countless sandy ... beaches of its lakes as a variety of outdoor and water activities ... spring into action the climate also suits grape cultivation the okanagan is ...

magic this delightful tour gets off the beaten track to relatively undiscovered ... mountain regions from the rockies travel through the purcell and ... selkirk mountains to discover the delights of lakeside villages and ... historic towns day 1 depart calgary for the mountain town of banff in the heart of ... the rocky mountains a day to discover the charms of banff and banff national park ... enter british columbia and kootenay national park for a two night ... stay in the heart of the wilderness enjoy the fresh mountain air ... the mind-blowing vistas and the many activities available drive south past radium hot ...

moraine lake banff national park lake louise known worldwide as the ... jewel of the rockies this is a picture-perfect lake of iconic beauty ... with the victoria glacier perfectly reflected in ... the still blue waters one end of the lake is dominated by the huge structure ... of the château lake louise hotel but a short walk in any direction enables you ... to reach pristine mountain wilderness there are many walking horse riding and ... biking trails on land while canoes are available to explore the lakeshore lake louise ... village is set several kilometres from the lake and has a handful of facilities ...

heli-hiking in the mountains 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 ...

calgary helicopters and mountains this itinerary starts in the ... calgary where you have time to soak up the western flavour and discover the ... excellent shops and restaurants you then head into the mountains for a two night ... stay in the rockies town of banff from here you ... will be taken by helicopter into road-less mountains for three nights ... exploring a pristine wilderness region bobbie burns ... lodge fairmont palliser hotel day 1 day 2 arrive in calgary at the start of ... today is yours to explore calgary with the glenbow museum calgary tower and the ...

the blackfoot trail southern alberta has a rich history dating back to ... prehistoric times and this varied itinerary gives you a real ... flavour of the heritage of the blackfoot people and the landscapes ... they called home day 1 day 2 royal tyrrell museum of paleontology ... writing-on-stone provincial park day 3 day 4 drive from calgary to lethbridge for ... a three night stay explore waterton lakes ... national park don t miss cameron falls or the red ... rock parkway visit fort macleod and nearby head smashed-in buffalo jump ...

saskatchewan s askatchewan offers a wealth of experiences some quirky for ... those who wish to scratch and rolling fields of grasslands national ... park to the south of regina are dotted with grain elevators while to ... the west cypress hills interprovincial park holds some of canada s highest ... elevations east of the rockies north and the waves of wheat fields meet boreal ... forest in prince albert national park home to a herd of wild bison the town ... jaw was nicknamed `little chicago from the days of al capone s booze running but ... the largest city is saskatoon known for its ...

saskatchewan splendours al be rta saskatchewan Île-à-lacrosse la ... ronge reindeer lake m a n it o b a this varied itinerary enables you to ... explore the richness of the flora and fauna of saskatchewan s prairies as ... well as discovering the history and cities of the province saskatchewan ... offers great rewards to those that take the time to visit day 1 drive from calgary ... to cypress hills interprovincial park on the alberta/saskatchewan border ... explore the park perhaps joining an interpretive walk to discover the unique ecological ... features travel to grasslands national park for a two night stay the day is yours ...

farm and wildlife trail southern manitoba has a ... diverse range of rural and wilderness scenery to explore and this ... self-drive itinerary highlights the best of the region exploring the ... beaches and islands of manitoba s lakes ... encountering the bears and wildlife of riding mountain national ... park and tasting traditional ranch life on a ... prairie farm day 1 sunflowers in southern manitoba pisew falls manitoba ... oak hammock marsh before continuing via the icelandic heritage village of gimli to ... hecla island provincial park having discovered the delights of hecla ...

toronto with almost 2.5 million residents this multi- ... cultural city is the largest in canada the shopping and nightlife here are ... unsurpassed and this is where you ll find the country s ... most varied and rewarding restaurants the city has theatres to rival london and ... new york and of course no visit is complete without ... a trip to the top of the c.n tower at 553 metres this is one of the world s ... tallest buildings and affords stunning views over the city and lake ... ontario there are some excellent museums including the ... royal ontario museum and the art gallery of ontario toronto s rogers ...

water and wine trail leaving the cities behind discover the villages ... lakes sandy beaches and little islands that form a charming and ... idyllic landscape in the south of the province this is a part of ontario that ... unknown outside local circles and yet has lots to offer the traveller ... seeking an escape `off the beaten track from the great lakes to ... the vineyards of niagara and pelee island the area is fresh and ... intoxicating cecile s house highland manor day 1 ... collect your hire car in toronto and drive south along the shore of lake ...

a moose in algonquin provincial park manitoulin island a continuation of the ... island is strikingly different from the harsh grey rocks of the canadian shield ... than 100 freshwater lakes gentle woods and open farmland manitoulin means `spirit ... island in the ojibwe language and today a quarter of the inhabitants are ... first nations belonging to the ojibwe odawa and potawatomi peoples ... every august manitoulin island hosts canada s ... largest pow-wow a splendid celebration of native culture ... smaller pow-wows take place throughout the summer and first nations guided touring ...

the jewels of ontario ontario s near north ... offers a captivating variety of terrain and experiences this itinerary has been ... carefully planned to ensure that each day brings a new and exciting adventure day ... hire car drive north from toronto to the small town of owen sound your drive ... today takes you along the bruce peninsula to the tiny port of ... tobermory from here take the ferry to manitoulin island spend a full ... day exploring manitoulin island well known ... nations culture you may wish to go to an authentic pow-wow if one is taking ... from manitoulin to killarney provincial park enjoy a full day in this delightful ...

ontario s heartland there is much more to ontario besides toronto ... and niagara falls and this route leads you through the heart ... of the province from georgian bay to the haliburton highlands and from the ... shores of lake ontario and the historic towns of the st lawrence ... seaway to the capital of the country ottawa day 1 first nations ... ottowa collect your hire car in toronto and heading north drive to port ... severn in the most easterly corner of georgian bay ... enjoy a full day exploring delightful port severn or ... visiting the nearby recreated jesuit and first nations settlement of ste marie ...

a polar bear foraging on the shore polar bear provincial park ... ontario ontario s far-flung western and northern regions are little-known and ... rarely visited parts of the province but are amongst the most ... captivating parts of the country with a varied terrain plentiful wildlife and a ... thriving first nations heritage steeped in timeless traditions these small group ... tours led by an expert guide enable you to explore ... these fascinating regions for a few days this is more than a destination it is ... an opportunity to learn about ontario s remote regions and be ...

gaspésie the gaspé peninsula is a ribbon of forested mountain slopes ... encircled by one of north america s most magnificent coastal drives ... stunning national parks are interspersed with bewitchingly beautiful fishing ... villages whilst the rock of percé and the île bonaventure are lauded landscapes ... jutting into the atlantic ocean gaspésie is a region to escape to ... a place where the pace of life is slower and where you ... can discover the adventurer in you day 1 collect your hire car in québec city ... and drive along the southern shore of the st lawrence river to the little village ...

itinerary combines gaspésie with a stay on the idyllic Îles de la ... madeleine and the delights of prince edward island more ... linking islands this itinerary combines the gallic culture of québec with the ... british influence of prince edward island both are off ... the beaten track destinations with charms ... all of their own day 1 white-tailed deer catch of the day ... hire car drive out of québec city to the village of la malbaie in charlevoix ... today take the ferry from st siméon to rivière du loup ... on the south bank of the st lawrence river and then continue ...

nova scotia nova scotia is a land of lobsters and lighthouses ... maritime influences dominate this pretty historic peninsula ... on the northern tip of the province is cape breton island and the ... cabot trail one of north america s most dramatically beautiful coastal ... roads that passes through acadian settlements where celtic folk music ... still forms a living link with the europe of old cape breton has been ... called the most scenic island in the world and was also famously chosen by ... marconi for his first trans-atlantic broadcast highlights include the 18th ...

lighthouses and lobsters trail the close proximity of the maritime ... provinces allows visitors to dip into the diversity that makes each region so ... lovely itinerary enables you to visit the highlights of canada s spell-binding ... atlantic sea-board day 1 day 2 day 3 day 4 day 5 kejimkujik national park day 6 ... day 7 day 8 day 9 day 10 arrive in halifax for a two night stay the day is ... city for yourself drive south along the rugged atlantic coast to lunenburg ... spend a full day exploring this charming old fishing ... port head inland to kejimkujik national park before continuing to annapolis royal ...

of nova scotia nova scotia captures the essence of coastal canada and this ... comprehensive tour takes you from the wild and sea-battered atlantic coast to ... the sheltered waters of the northumberland strait `new scotland is ... a treasure chest of delights day 1 collect your hire car in halifax and ... head inland to the small university town of wolfville ... explore this lovely small town with its avenues of elm trees and the old acadian ... villages around the minas basin travel through the fertile ... annapolis valley to the historic town of annapolis royal enjoy ...

the hopewell rocks at low tide new brunswick new brunswick is ... renowned for being home to the bay of fundy washed each day by the ... world s highest tides along this dramatic coastline you will also ... find fundy national park the hopewell rocks the vibrant city of ... saint john and charming passamaquoddy bay the nearby ... islands of grand manan and campobello are enchanting retreats from the modern ... world the provincial capital is fredericton a ... city of genteel villas and art galleries whilst the pretty nearby ... famed for its old riverside houses to the east are the wonderful sand dunes and ...

st lawrence this lovely trip gets well away from the well-worn tourist trail ... particular delights include the salmonfilled miramichi river and the ... quaint villages along its banks the breathtaking dune of bouctouche and ... kouchibouguac national park day 1 drive from saint john to fredericton ... to doaktown delightful doaktown nestles in a sylvan setting beside the miramichi ... famous for salmon fishing drive through the town of miramichi to richibucto on the ... northumberland strait spend the day exploring kouchibouguac national park ... and the nearby dune of bouctouche from ...

prince edward island s charm is in its quiet beaches lighthouses sand ... dunes and fertile farmland this itinerary ... encapsulates all of these and introduces the very best of this island province ... day 1 souris west point gu lf o f st lawre ... nce pr cavendish ce i n edward park national island summerside linkletter ... provincial park prince edward island charlottetown ... brudenell river provincial park collect your hire car and head west ... from charlottetown to west point on the island s west coast enjoy a day at west ... point perhaps hire a bicycle to explore the quiet lanes ...

the northern peninsula newfoundland and labrador newfoundland and labrador ... evoke images of majestic mountains and rugged ocean shores in early summer ... from 10,000 year old glaciers glide along iceberg alley through seas rich with ... whales and sealions the seabird colonies here are the largest ... in the northern hemisphere attracting over 35 million seabirds annually in ... the interior moose and herds of caribou trek through primeval ... forests whilst the very northern tip of the island is home to l anse aux meadows ... the only authenticated viking site in north america st john s is the pretty ...

uncovered torngat mountains hebron nain at la nt ic hopedale this tour not only ... takes you through dramatic and rugged landscapes to stunning national ... parks and beautiful bays but also to half-forgotten fishing villages ... where the locals speak with broad and diverse accents this tour showcases ... newfoundland at its best day 1 drive south from st john s to the ... pretty village of colinet on the avalon peninsula arrive in cape st mary s to ... see the massive seabird colonies before heading ... north to trinity bay spend a day exploring the delightful fishing ...

brook pond fjord gros morne national park the northern peninsula approximately ... 300 kilometres long and rich in history the northern peninsula is a highlight of ... any visit to newfoundland it is overflowing ... natural features pre-historic sites and fishing villages dating back to the ... early days of colonisation every year the coastal waters welcome countless whales ... and from spring into early summer the sea is transformed by the annual parade ... fragments of millenniaold glaciers the land is filled with healthy populations ... of moose caribou and black bears while the rivers and lakes teem with salmon in ...

traditional inuit weaving caribou arctic ice cap cruise north expeditions cruise ... north expeditions are owned wholly by the inuit and all their cruises are ... designed to maximize time spent ashore taking in inuit villages the region s ... wildlife colonies and the breathtaking landscapes expeditions are ... hosted by a mixture of inuit and canadian guides with expertise on ... topics such as natural history anthropology zoology and ornithology cruise north ... expeditions pride themselves on providing excellent value while ... maintaining exceptional quality making them the price leaders in arctic expedition ...

the great northern adventure combine some of the northwest ... wilderness sights on this northern adventure day 1 arrive in yellowknife with the ... remainder of the day free to enjoy the town your route today takes you south ... to the small town of hay river on the southern shore of the great slave lake ... continue your drive to fort smith for a three night stay this former ... capital is famous for being home to the most northern colony of pelicans in the ... world spend a full day exploring wood buffalo national park ... the home of the last great free-roaming buffalo herds ...

dawson city dawson city few places in canada evoke such a strong sense of ... history as dawson city now registered as a national historic site for a few ... short years from 1896 dawson city had the richest gold mine of all time and was ... at the heart of the klondike gold rush nearly 100,000 ... people struggled across almost impenetrable mountains and huge tracts ... of wilderness to seek their fortunes today the town s wooden ... saloons falsefronted wooden houses and rutted dirt streets retain that ... frontier atmosphere the ghosts of legendary characters such as ... skookum jim tagish charley and soapy smith echo throughout the poetry ...

yukon gems this tour packs in all the highlights of the yukon but also ... includes visits to the delightful small settlements of mayo ... and keno to offer a true flavour of the territory s distinctive character day 1 ... day 2 arrive in whitehorse and spend the day exploring yukon s capital drive ... north along the klondike highway to mayo passing ... through the tiny settlements of minto and pelly crossing en route explore the ... small former mining towns of mayo and keno before continuing your journey ... north to dawson city spend a whole day exploring the historic town of dawson ...

landing the catch katmai national park crow creek mine girdwood catch of the ... day in seward halibut fishing no visit to ... is complete without trying your hand at halibut fishing and the fish in these ... waters are often enormous and make for hugely exciting sport your ... guides are very experienced to ensure you have a ... safe and comfortable day on the water while they teach you the ... of bottom fishing baiting your hooks and landing your fish the average halibut ... brought in to homer weighs around 28 pounds along with great fishing and ...

stellar sealions seward the coastal town of seward is set on ... beautiful resurrection bay on the kenai peninsula and is named after the ... man who arranged for the purchase of alaska from russia in 1867 this strategic spot ... is the southern terminus for the alaska railroad and is one of the state s ... principal ports surrounded by abrupt snow-capped mountains the town is the ... to beautiful kenai fjords national park and home to the vast harding icefield ... and a number of tidewater glaciers the park is one of alaska s jewels where ...

alaska highlights for those with limited time ... or wish to combine some time on the ground with an alaska cruise this is ... the perfect itinerary encapsulating some of ... alaska s grandest scenery and most spell-binding national parks this ... is an ideal introduction to this northern state day 1 kenai ... fjords wilderness lodge fisherwoman day 2 arrive in anchorage at the start of ... your trip collect your hire car and drive north along the splendid george ... parks highway to denali national park enjoy a day to explore the wild ... delights of denali national park coach transfers to the park are ...

alaska yukon highlights linking the highlights of alaska with the best of ... neighbouring yukon this tour provides a detailed exploration of these scenic ... northern regions and their most magnificent national parks day 1 ... day 2 arrive in anchorage for your stay in alaska s largest city collect your hire ... car and drive along the beautiful george parks highway to ... denali national park a full day tour of denali national park drive ... north passing nenana on a scenic drive to fairbanks pass the ... settlements of north pole and richardson along the alaska highway to ...

glaciers in wrangell st elias national park wrangell st elias national park created ... in 1980 and extending to over five million hectares ... wrangell st elias is the largest national park in the usa and a ... it encompasses several mountain ranges and boasts nine of the sixteen highest ... peaks in north america including the second and third highest bordered by ... canada s kluane national park the two parks together make up over eight million ... of canyons valleys towering mountains and ice-fields the 204 kilometre-long ...

alaska s scenic byways this delightful tour ... offers a comprehensive taste of alaska s highlights and gives you the ... opportunity of driving along some of the state s most scenic roads day 1 day 2 ... day 3 arrive in anchorage for your overnight stay collect your ... hire car and drive along the glenn highway to glennallen continue ... your drive to chitina where you board a light aircraft for the sensational ... flight to the small town of mccarthy spend a whole ... day exploring mccarthy and the fascinating former mining town of ... by plane or minivan return to your car and drive south to valdez the day is yours ...

snow goose alaska cruises in a pristine land with few roads a small ... ship cruise is the perfect ­ and sometimes the only ­ way to explore the ... dazzling beauty of alaska s coastline the vivid blue glaciers calving icebergs ... into crystal waters and pretty little fishing ports backed by ... immense coastal rainforests are easily explored without the hassle of ... packing and unpacking each day small ships are best they can access ... regions and obtain close-up views that none of the ... large cruise ships can offer and there is a friendly conviviality on board ...