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to have arrived across ice bridges over the bering strait from eurasia many ... thousands of years ago there is also evidence of viking settlement but ... it was the arrival of the europeans most notably the french and ... searching for whale-oil and furs in the 16th and 17th centuries that forced the ... rate of change the french colony known as `new france was ... officially ceded to the british in 1763 and the country that is ... now canada was formed in 1867 by the confederation of four british north ... american colonies in the early days it was canada s natural resources its ... furs from the hinterland and fish from the sea that laid the foundations of its ... wealth but as the second largest country in the world it ...

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 ... 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 ... passengers or just sit back and enjoy the timeless rhythm of the tracks as you ... watch the landscape unfold from your window many ... of the trains offer a choice of seating ... comfortable reclining seats are the standard option but it is highly ... accommodation where you ll find all the romance and sophistication of a classic ...

hotel vancouver few hotels can rival the elegance european charm and hospitality ... of the award-winning sutton place hotel in the ... 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 ... barclay house vancouver this charming bed and breakfast property ... built in 1904 is centrally located in the heart of the city s west end a ... delightful residential area that is still firmly downtown there are just ... bathrobes and coffee maker breakfast is taken seriously here ­ there is a ...

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 ... and drive south to the old fishing port of lunenburg return to ... city and perhaps take a cruise on the st lawrence river take the train from ... for a three night stay enjoy a full day exploring canada s largest city take a ...

chasing salmon northern vancouver island the north of vancouver island is ... lovers of nature and wildlife much of this region consists of rugged unspoilt ... wilderness such as the huge strathcona provincial park ... extensive network of underground caves the region s largest town is campbell river ... for its chinook salmon fishing and for the views over the strait of georgia nearby ... quadra island has fine sandy beaches and a distinct ... nations heritage well represented in the kwagiulth museum and cultural centre ... whilst nearby cortes island has some of north america s finest ... sailing and kayaking areas the small village of telegraph cove raised ... on wooden stilts over the water is the start point for whale watching trips in ...

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 ... 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 ... inlet a coastal wilderness fjord spend the whole day watching grizzly bears and ... other wildlife in this pristine natural environment return to ... campbell river by floatplane then drive north to port hardy board the ... port hardy to prince rupert take a full day trip to khutzeymateen park to see ...

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 ... bears and whales outnumber people and the area has over 10,000 years of first ... nations history clearly evoked in the museum of northern british columbia ... nearby the khuzeymateen provincial park occupies a ... on a high promontory overlooking the inner harbour the crest hotel enjoys ... one of the most scenic vantage points over kaien ... island the hotel is located just minutes from downtown ... comfortable rooms many with sea views the waterfront restaurant overlooking ...

western wonders the charming combination of coastal cities ... and rugged wave-battered beaches give this itinerary a true flavour of the best of ... canada s west day 1 day 2 the skeena 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 ... or perhaps go looking for bears along the coast drive to comox to board the bc ... ferry to powell river continue north to the little town of lund the day is yours to ...

the fraser river the cariboo the rolling ranching country and immense ... 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 ... people travelled from lillooet along the cariboo wagon road to the gold fields a ... of roadhouses were built to supply this human tide 100 mile house was ... originally one of these stopping points so named because it was ... other settlements established at this time include clinton williams lake ... which as a restored gold rush town is the most atmospheric as the gold rush ... some prospectors stayed to farm the land today this is prime ranching ...

gems of the west this itinerary leads you from the coastal ... cities and mountains into the rolling grasslands and river canyons of ... entering alberta you will discover the magic of the snow-capped mountains a ... 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 ... continue from the cariboo region to wells gray provincial ... park a full day to see the wonderful waterfalls and explore the ... lovely walking trails in the park pass mount robson the highest peak ...

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 ... and water activities spring into action the climate also suits grape cultivation ... the okanagan is the country s premier wine region fast ... tour will be spectacular here with the backdrop of lake okanagan with its golf ... set amongst rolling hills naramata inn this beautiful heritage inn is nestled in ...

mountain magic this delightful tour gets off the beaten ... 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 ... 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 ... springs and windermere to kimberley a day to discover kimberley a small former ... village drive to creston and along the edge of lake kootenay which you cross ... ferry before continuing to nelson today is at leisure to explore this pretty ...

park lake louise known worldwide as the jewel of the rockies this is a ... -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 ... to reach pristine mountain wilderness there are many walking horse riding and ... while canoes are available to explore the lakeshore lake louise village is set ... several kilometres from the lake and has a handful of facilities ... petrol station and some restaurants the village is close to several national ... for those who wish to explore some of the most awe-inspiring scenery in the rocky ... mountains in 1882 tom wilson was the first white canadian to see lake louise ...

heli-hiking in the mountains heli-hiking you don t need to ... 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 ... from both jasper and banff twice each day you will be flown to remote parts of ... the mountains that can otherwise only be ... by experienced rock climbers and the sure-footed mountain sheep expert ... guides point out the marvels of a diverse range of flora and ... and a chat with new friends around the fire bugaboo lodge near banff union ... bank inn edmonton situated in the heart of downtown edmonton and built as ... a bank in 1911 this boutique hotel has been restored to the ... its modern renaissance architecture there are 34 individually decorated rooms in ...

calgary helicopters and mountains this itinerary starts in the vibrant city of ... 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 ... burns lodge fairmont palliser hotel day 1 day 2 arrive in calgary at the start ... of your trip today is yours to explore calgary with the ... glenbow museum calgary tower and the canada olympic park transfer by coach ... banff for a two night stay spend a full day to uncover the delights of banff ... including the hoodoos sulphur mountain and the bow ... top lodge for a three night stay day 3 day 4 day 5 days 6 7 enjoy two full days ...

to claim land and start new lives their rich agricultural heritage of living ... life in harmony with the land flourishes today and the ... sturdy beef cattle and trusty steeds the best way to experience this hard- ... working way of life is to stay with the cowboys at an authentic working ranch ... where you will have the opportunity not only to ride the open ... drives your hosts are cowboys who know the country their cattle and their horses ... to share their experience and traditional way of life ... is an unforgettable insight into life in ... canada head smashed-in buffalo jump this remarkable testament to the native ... peoples of the north american plains was awarded ... archaeological evidence showed that the site was used repeatedly for ...

the blackfoot trail southern alberta has a ... 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 ... park don t miss cameron falls or the red rock parkway visit fort macleod and ... park embark on a nature trail in the heart of canada s great plains drive to ... in saskatchewan for a two night stay on the border of grasslands national park a ... full day to explore grasslands national park ... near the site of the battle of the little big horn travel west to brooks ... dinosaur provincial park enjoy a full day discovering the fossils of dinosaur ...

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 ... offers great rewards to those that take the time to visit day 1 drive from calgary ... cypress hills interprovincial park on the alberta/saskatchewan border explore the ... an interpretive walk to discover the unique ecological features travel to ... national park for a two night stay the day is yours to explore grasslands national ... park home to many of the prairies endangered species of flora ... a three night stay at la reata ranch on the shores of lake diefenbaker prince ... wanuskewin heritage park prince albert day 2 saskatoon watrous lake diefenbaker ...

and wilderness scenery to explore and this delightful self-drive itinerary ... highlights the best of the region exploring the beaches and ... islands of manitoba s lakes encountering the ... ranch life on a prairie farm day 1 sunflowers in southern manitoba pisew ... oak hammock marsh before continuing via the icelandic heritage village of gimli to ... hecla island provincial park having discovered the ... delights of hecla drive across the narrows of lake manitoba to riding ... an early morning wildlife safari in the national park followed by another ... viewing head south through brandon to the small rural town of boissevain for a ... farm breakfast return to winnipeg at the end of your tour day 2 day 3 day 4 day ...

curious beluga whales wild flowers on the tundra this unique itinerary flies you ... north to the shores of the hudson bay where with enthusiastic ... polar bears swimming and foraging on the shore seal river is the only lodge in ... the region giving you a unique opportunity ... for intimate encounters with the wildlife of this special place day 1 ... fly from winnipeg to churchill and then onwards by light aircraft to seal river ... heritage lodge your home for the following six nights days 2 5 during ... these days you will join at least three ... daily walking tours are also part of the programme to discover other wildlife ... and lovely wild flowers day 6 after breakfast enjoy one last walk ... on the coast before leaving the lodge for your return flights to ...

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 ... of ontario toronto s rogers centre is the perfect venue for watching a baseball ... of escapism need travel no further than the islands just offshore in lake ontario ...

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 remains ... 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 ontario to niagara-on-the ... -lake spend a whole day discovering historic niagara-on-the- ... falls your drive today takes you along the shoreline of lake erie to leamington ...

in algonquin provincial park manitoulin island a continuation of the niagara ... escarpment manitoulin island is strikingly different from the harsh ... grey rocks of the canadian shield with white cliffs more ... 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 ... smaller pow-wows take place throughout the summer and first nations guided touring ... is a highlight for any visitor the island attracts not only summer sailors ... paleo-indian site at any time of year the `cup and saucer walking trail provides ... spectacular views over the island killarney mountain lodge killarney ...

the jewels of ontario ontario s near north ... 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 for its first nations ... to go to an authentic pow-wow if one is taking place drive north from ... killarney provincial park enjoy a full day in this delightful provincial park ... going hiking or experiencing some of the many other activities your drive today ... takes you past the small towns of parry sound and ...

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 ... experience on victoria island museum of civilisation ottowa collect ... 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 among the hurons your journey today takes you ... cottage country to haliburton spend a day exploring haliburton s lovely lakes and ...

a polar bear foraging on the shore polar bear provincial park ... -known and rarely visited parts of the province but are amongst the most ... captivating parts of the country with a varied terrain plentiful ... 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 ... by a culture that has existed since the last ice age whales feeding in the ... river and travel to the shipsands bird sanctuary in james bay ... you fly nearly three hours north to the remote cree community of peawanuck ... where your host is sam hunter who will take you by plane ... to a tented camp on the shores of hudson bay in polar bear ...

making traditional bannock over the fire st thomas church moose factory ... nations culture cruise your eight day journey starts in winnipeg where you ... and transferred by road to kenora on the lake of the woods for a two night stay ... tour a traditional round-house board the 190-passenger m.s kenora and cruise the ... lake of the woods exploring a maze of channels and ... islands where you will see bald eagles shore- ... wilderness disembark and check into the totem lodge nestled amongst majestic ... pine trees at the lake s edge for a two night stay the ... next day you travel to an ancient aboriginal ... to trade share celebrate and mourn in this area a heritage manifested in the many ... artefacts uncovered here re-board the m.s kenora for a journey to wiley point ...

quintessential québec the essence and joie de vivre that ... québec will be evident as you explore this enormous and varied province this trip ... captures all that is best in the historic cities the almost endless ... and pastoral villages all spiced with the delicious food and friendly hospitality ... encountered en route day 1 having collected your hire car depart ... driving southeast to north hatley near the usa border a day to explore the antique ... and craft shops in the villages or visit some of the grand old ... mansions that dot the rolling parkland landscape departing ... the eastern townships your route takes you ... north to the mastigouche wildlife reserve for a two ... night stay spend a day relaxing in this spectacular wilderness setting perhaps ...

enchanting charlevoix the charlevoix region of québec has some of ... the province s most dramatic scenery and ... offering many superb restaurants a few days devoted to exploring this part of the ... surely be a highlight of your holiday day 1 a charlevoix artist the auberge des 3 ... canards day 2 collect your hire car in québec city ... and follow the ever broadening st lawrence river to la ... malbaie la malbaie is an historic village of artists ... shops set high on cliffs overlooking the river spend a day discovering this ... area travel north to tadoussac at the confluence of the st lawrence and ... to la malbaie drive to la baie on the southern bank of the saguenay fjord ... stopping en route to admire the stunning views at rivière eternité ...

gaspésie the gaspé peninsula is a ribbon of forested mountain slopes ... 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 ... kamouraska continue your journey along the ever widening st lawrence to the small ... village of le bic where there is time to see the magnificent jardins de ... métis or the parc du bic drive into the heart of gaspésie for a three night ... stay in the chic-chocs mountains a colourful ...

charming sea views Îles de la madeleine these bewitchingly idyllic islands were ` ... rediscovered in the 1960s by the travel-minded people of francophone qué ... vibrant vibe for visitors in the summer iron-rich red cliffs and quaint ... in mauves yellows and reds give the place an ethereal charm whilst ... golden sandy beaches stretch as far as the eye can see and and are great for beach ... -surf kite-board and kayak gloriously isolated being spread over 100 kilometres in the ... middle of the huge gulf of st lawrence the heart of the community is a set of five ... islands 60 kilometres in length linked by sand ... spits and a road each island has its own distinct culture which is ... such a relatively small archipelago in the north there are anglophone communities ...

island idyll this charming itinerary combines gaspésie ... with a stay on the idyllic Îles de la madeleine and the ... delights of prince edward island more than 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 having collected your 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 ... le bic your drive today takes you along the enchanting north shore of gaspésie ...

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 ... 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 ... -atlantic broadcast highlights include the 18th century french fortress at ... louisbourg kejimkujik national park the unesco world heritage site at lunenburg ... and the much-photographed peggy s cove ... kejimkujik national park cape breton island cape breton highlands national park ... ea n 0 0 37 miles 60 kilometres halifax the capital of nova scotia halifax is the ...

lighthouses and lobsters trail the close proximity of the maritime ... provinces allows visitors to dip into the diversity that makes each region so ... unique this 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 yours to explore this delightful city for yourself drive ... south along the rugged atlantic coast to lunenburg ... spend a full day exploring this charming old fishing port head inland ... royal for a two night stay enjoy a full day exploring the annapolis valley take the ...

the cabot trail liscomb mills the liscomb region of nova scotia s ... atlantic coast is one of the wildest and most rugged parts of the ... province the ice age left a diverse landscape of ... drumlin fields erratic boulders and the land of wild rivers and lakes that is ... rolling hills and glacial deposits this is superb hiking and wildlife country ... where the salty tang of the sea is never far away liscombe lodge nestled ... amongst the evergreens on marina drive liscombe ... a beautiful river-side setting wake to the sounds of early morning birdsong and be ... lulled to sleep by the mystical call of the loon this is life ... at liscombe lodge each of the 30 guest bedrooms in the main lodge has ...

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 ... town of annapolis royal enjoy a day exploring the town with its grand old ... to lunenburg wander at leisure around the old fishing village of lunenburg pass ... through the heart of nova scotia via halifax and ...

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 ... you will also find fundy national park the hopewell rocks the vibrant city of ... john and charming passamaquoddy bay the nearby islands of grand manan and ... campobello are enchanting retreats from the modern world the provincial capital is ... genteel villas and art galleries whilst the pretty nearby village of gagetown is ... famed for its old riverside houses to the east are the wonderful sand dunes and ... of kouchibouguac national park and the world-famous salmon fishing river the ... mirimichi the caraquet region is home to many acadian settlers and is an ...

Ébec cha leu y r ba gulf of st lawrence this lovely trip gets well away from the ... 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 ... s capital spend time exploring this historic old town before continuing to ... nestles in a sylvan setting beside the miramichi river 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 ... richibucto head south past moncton to the bay of fundy learn all about the world ... saint john to return your hire car at the end of your trip caraquet edmundston ...

prince edward island discovery 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 ... cavendish ce i n edward park national island summerside linkletter provincial park ... prince edward island charlottetown brudenell river ... 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 along the long sandy ... beaches beside the lighthouse today your route takes you ... to brackley beach on the north shore of the island the day is yours to enjoy prince ...

the northern peninsula newfoundland and ... 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 historic capital with more pubs ... square kilometre than any other city on the continent island hospitality is ... surely be a lasting memory of your stay the cuisine here is as diverse as the ... jiggs dinner to toutons and molasses to the mug-up newfoundland dishes have been ...

hebron nain at la nt ic hopedale this tour not only takes you through ... 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 ... 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 ... national park to twillingate enjoy a day at leisure in twillingate keeping a ... look out for passing icebergs in the bay today s journey takes you west to ... the spectacular gros morne national park ... cruise the awe-inspiring western brook pond fjord ... drive along the western coast of the northern peninsula past historic port ...

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 with stunning natural ... 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 ... the south deer lake is a good starting point to load up with ... fuel and provisions before heading to the fjords of gros morne national park ...

colourful fishing boats the torngat mountains labrador quirpon ... inn quirpon lighthouse inn quirpon island this restored light-keeper s home on ... the shores of `iceberg alley is one of newfoundland s most unusual bed ... and breakfasts located on a deserted island at the northernmost point in ... newfoundland overlooking the viking site at l anse aux meadows ... quirpon has the longest season in newfoundland for ... as you drift off to sleep in one of the ten wellappointed rooms let the ... north atlantic surf remind you of the hardiness of the generations of light- ... keepers who lived in this isolated spot here your nearest neighbours may ... be the whales migrating past your door the island has a beautiful walk to an ... fishing village and another follows the cliffs to the unexcavated remains of ...

arctic expedition cruising b eyond the tree-line at the earth s northern ... extremity lies the arctic by turns serene adapted to the ... cultures that left traces on the land and in our language kayak parka ... we adopted from early attempts to map the region borrowed from the arctic people ... tragic ­ voyages of exploration much of the arctic is also only accessible in the ... summer months of july and august when the frozen seas melt briefly to reveal ... enormous barren islands some the size of small countries temperatures at ... this time average nine degrees celsius but ... reach as high as 18 degrees on sunny days it is in these seasonally accessible ... epic scale majestic wild and ferocious these chill lands and waters frame some of ...

audley in the arctic we work with a number of ... adventure include amongst other places the infamous northwest passage the inuit ... capital ­ iqaluit ­ on baffin island a viking route that combines greenland ... as well as dedicated cruises to the norwegian island of spitsbergen ... accommodation on these ships is simple but this is compensated for by ... the smaller more intimate size of the vessels fascinating expert guest ... shore-based activities to some of the planet s most fascinating and remote ... regions most days will see you getting off the ship once ... and often twice a day in small guided groups cruises lasting ... north pole arctic ocean ellesmere island iceland beaufort sea magnetic north ... pole greenland devon island reykjavik resolute victoria island ...

operate a series of cruises following the seasons from south to north poles the ... intent of each voyage is to experience the magic of the arctic combining adventure ... cultural and heritage sites on most days guests explore using a fleet of ten ... craft when not on zodiac excursions the on-board programme includes a series of ... presentations and films relating to the expedition itinerary presented by the ... team of experts viking trail to the americas this inspirational 18-day ... sets out each september to follow in the wake of the vikings who sailed in their ... birdlife from reykjavik in iceland the polar star makes its way to greenland s ... history including brattahild where erik the red s wife established the first ...

north expeditions are owned wholly by the inuit and all their cruises are ... spent ashore taking in inuit villages the region s wildlife colonies and the ... cruise north expeditions pride themselves on providing excellent value while ... maintaining exceptional quality making them the price leaders in arctic expedition ... cruising baffin adventure the 8 day baffin adventure in july and august has ... at uninhabited landing sites known for their extraordinary wildlife and visits ... national and territorial parks around the southern part of baffin island by ... from montréal reaches kuujjuaq but the exact itinerary remains flexible and is ... governed by the state of the weather and the movements of the ice ...

quark expeditions quark expeditions are the premier operator in arctic expedition ... cruising their ice-breaker ships are impressive their ... evening meals five course and they even have a helicopter for expeditions ... reach quark were first to cruise to the north pole in 1991 the first to transit ... russia s north-east passage in 1993 and the first to circumnavigate the arctic in ... 1999 their impressive polar experts on board share ... on shore between lectures amongst their staff you ll find members of the ... explorer s and arctic clubs fellows of the royal geographic society and several ... who have had mountains named in their honour arctic quest quark s 18-day ... cruise leaves resolute on cornwallis island in late august to cruise to the inuit ...

ioffe wild flowers inuit hunters the adventure fleet as a recent acquisition ... of quark the adventure fleet s specialist vessels ... includes arctic canada greenland and the norwegian island of spitsbergen ... and even specialist photography cruises the company prides itself on its minimal ... impact on the environment going beyond established ... to follow guests spend as much time off the ship as possible using a fleet of ... zodiacs that are used to take them on excursions to match their special ... interests flexibility is the byword here with specialist ­ and often ... and so an interest must be expressed at the time of booking plethora of wildflowers ... specific highlights include the walrus sanctuary of moffen island ... hornsund s 14 glaciers flowing into the sea the birdlife of fuglesangen cliffs ...

watch lodge arctic watch lodge at the northern tip of nunavut s somerset ... island and already well north of the continental mainland arctic watch lodge ... overlooks the fabled northwest passage lancaster ... webber and his wife josée established this lodge in 2000 on the site of a former ... whaling station along with their children tessum and nansen they have an ... irrepressible enthusiasm for the region and have created an arctic ... s dream destination for july and august the lodge offers comfortable accommodation ... and ancient historical sites from the air the lodge resembles a futuristic ... -covered beds and running-water toilets the main lodge houses a kitchen dining room ... lounge audio visual room and lecture theatre food is fresh and high quality arriving ...

a stroll activities at elu inlet lodge the region around elu inlet lodge is a ... pristine unexplored wilderness and it is this environment that you can explore ... by kayak foot and boat the brief but intense arctic summer ... transforms the tundra with meadows of wild flowers a ... naturalist s paradise that is shared with caribou musk oxen and a ... massive variety of birdlife there is always the chance of sighting larger ... wolves or grizzly bears culturally this region is rich in inuit archaeological ... traps or fire rings and look out over the same vistas as inuit hunters and their ... of years igloolik set on a small island northwest of baffin island the town of ... igloolik is one of canada s oldest and most ...

the great northern adventure combine some ... of the northwest territories most spectacular ... 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 territorial 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 ... enjoy a further full day in wood buffalo national park a world ... heritage site and home to the rare whooping cranes depart fort smith ...

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 ... and huge tracts of wilderness to seek their fortunes today the town s wooden ... streets retain that frontier atmosphere the ghosts of legendary characters such as ... charley and soapy smith echo throughout the poetry of robert service and jack ... london and can still be felt in this perfectly-preserved time-warp gem there ... are many places to visit here including the palace grand theatre diamond tooth ... gertie s gambling house the robert service and jack london cabins ... and the dawson city museum nearby are the famous goldfields of bonanza creek and ... the klondike river where it is possible to tour dredge no 4 or try ...

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 fascinating small former mining towns ... north to dawson city spend a whole day exploring the historic town of dawson ... city drive over the lovely top of the world highway into alaska from tok ... park en route to haines junction a full day at leisure to experience all that ... park has to offer head south to the small scenic settlement of haines in ...

at brooks falls anchorage situated on the shores of cook inlet with a panoramic ... backdrop of the chugach mountains anchorage is the ... 260,000 people nearly half the state s population there are some ... excellent museums such as the anchorage museum of history and art the ... alaska heritage museum and the alaska native heritage centre thanks in ... part to the oil industry the city has the broadest variety of entertainment ... and shops in alaska but between the salmon-rich waters of cook inlet and ... the mighty peaks of the chugach mountains its apparent ... sophistication is paper-thin here you can often see moose ... grazing on suburban flower gardens this is truly a city on the edge of the ... wilderness the historic anchorage hotel anchorage ...

landing the catch katmai national park crow creek ... mine girdwood catch of the day in seward halibut fishing no visit to ... homer is complete without trying your hand at ... halibut fishing and the fish in these waters are often enormous and make for ... ensure you have a safe and comfortable day on the water while they teach you the ... your hooks and landing your fish the average halibut brought in to homer ... sea otters sealions puffins and whales the bears of hallo bay katmai national park ... grizzly bear viewing in alaska is renowned but hallo bay offers a ... wonderful opportunity to get close to these magnificent creatures at any time of ... the summer season reached by a thrilling ... aircraft flight from homer hallo bay is located on the wild remote and volcanic ...

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 gateway 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 abundant ... l odge s eward prince william sound the classic image of alaska is of huge ... and down to earth locals at one with their environment prince william sound has ...

time or wish to combine some time on the ground with an alaska cruise this is ... the perfect itinerary encapsulating some of ... 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 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 included after your tour drive ... north to fairbanks spend a full day exploring fairbanks drive south along ... the spectacular richardson highway through ... the chugach mountains to valdez enjoy a ... full day to explore valdez take the ferry across beautiful prince william ...

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 ... 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 ... on a scenic drive to fairbanks pass the settlements of north pole and ... richardson along the alaska highway to tok travel along the ... taylor highway to the canadian border once in the yukon drive ... along the spectacular top of the world highway to dawson city spend a ... whole day exploring this historic gold mining town drive south ...

five million hectares wrangell st elias is the largest national park in the usa ... 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 ... towering mountains and ice-fields the 204 kilometre-long bagley icefield is ... the largest non-polar ice sheet in north ... america whilst the malaspina glacier alone is larger than ... rhode island state wildlife here transcends all ... and three herds of caribou glimpse into the past mccarthy faces the kennicott ... glacier s terminal moraine and the abandoned former copper mining town of ... the same name is not far away in 1900 `tarantula jack ... and clarence warner discovered one of the richest copper deposits ever found here ...

bears whales glaciers the magical fjords of glacier bay and ... admiralty island offer some of the most stupendous scenery in alaska and ... this lovely short trip encapsulates the best of this along with offering some ... of the most superb wildlife viewing in the state day 1 day 2 arrive in juneau for ... alaska s capital including a visit to the massive mendenhall glacier today you ... hour light aircraft tour to admiralty island the fortress of the bears your ... skilled pilot/guide will take you to the best areas of the island for viewing ... the grizzly bears this morning take a light aircraft flight to ... gustavus and check in to the gustavus inn after lunch take a three- ... hour whale watch tour of icy strait the summer feeding ground for humpback ...

alaska s scenic byways this delightful tour offers a comprehensive ... 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 ... collect your hire car and drive along the glenn highway to glennallen continue ... 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 ... to your car and drive south to valdez the day is yours to explore valdez at your ... drive today leads you north back across the chugach mountains to glennallen today ... you head north along the scenic richardson highway to fairbanks ... park included today you have a full day in denali national park from denali ...

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 ... 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 ... tend to be more motivated to take in the surrounding beauty than be distracted ... travel partners carefully to offer you the best in small ship cruises to this ... destination cruise west cruise west is a family-run business that has ... accommodate no more than 138 passengers they concentrate on providing the most ...

drive the bering sea coast we invite you to spend ... three days exploring one of the most off the beaten track locations ... anywhere the small sub-arctic communities of the ... for intrepid explorers your base for this trip is nome to which you return each ... day day 1 fly from anchorage to nome where you ... cab pick up truck and drive through the kigluaik mountains to teller a ... traditional village today enjoy driving the nome to council highway which follows ... the coastline of the bering sea the highway ends at the niukluk river near ... the tiny settlement of council summer in ... these latitudes brings round the clock daylight travel the nome to taylor highway to ... hot springs for a picnic en route the raw beauty of the land has to be seen ...