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Canada is a truly gargantuan country, and while its cities are just as frenetic and cosmopolitan as any in the world, its vast and unpopulated countryside, home to Inuit communities, striking blue glacial lakes and fresh mountain air, are the real draw.

If you’re planning a holiday to this diverse country, our Canada travel guides are packed full of useful information on how to make the most of your time. From whale watching and grizzly bear spotting, to immersing yourself in the world-class rodeo at the Calgary Stampede, there’s plenty to see and do in Canada.

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Ideas for how to explore Canada

Our travel guides share our specialists' passion and knowledge for Canada. We travel here regularly to discover new experiences, explore untried areas and dig deeper into the better-known places and attractions. At the same time, we gather advice and up-to-date information on the best-quality guides, new hotels and restaurants, and the most memorable forms of transportation.

  • Canada & Alaska rail journeys
    Riding the White Pass Railroad

    Canada & Alaska rail journeys

    Canada & Alaska 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. Here we showcase some of the best.

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  • Combining Canada & Alaska: 5 multi-destination trips
    Bears in Katmai National Park, Alaska

    Combining Canada & Alaska: 5 multi-destination trips

    Combining Canada & Alaska: 5 multi-destination trips

    Discover Canada’s cosmopolitan cities before heading out into the vast Alaskan wilderness. Take a cruise through the ice-strewn waters linking the two destinations. Explore their shared gold-rush past in historic frontier towns. Audley specialist Jon shares his top trips combining Canada and Alaska.

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  • When to visit Alberta: a seasonal guide
    Walking in the Rockies, Banff

    When to visit Alberta: a seasonal guide

    When to visit Alberta: a seasonal guide

    Having spent two years living in and exploring Alberta, Canada specialist Grace shares her highlights of the province’s distinct seasons, from turquoise lakes in spring to ice climbing in winter, to help you decide when to visit.

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  • Top 12 wildlife experiences in Canada
    Grizzly, British Columbia

    Top 12 wildlife experiences in Canada

    Top 12 wildlife experiences in Canada

    Polar bears hunting from drifting ice floes, puffins zipping by wind-whipped sea stacks, choruses of wolves howling at star-speckled skies… Specialist Hollie shares her top picks for experiencing Canada’s wildlife.

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  • Top 10 trips to Canada
    Moraine Lake, Canada

    Top 10 trips to Canada

    Top 10 trips to Canada

    Tasting your way around historic and multicultural cities, cruising waters dotted with icebergs and whales, searching for polar bears in the tundra — where will your trip to Canada take you? We’ve gathered our specialists’ top tour ideas to help you choose.

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  • Self-drive holidays in Canada
    Jasper National Park

    Self-drive holidays in Canada

    Self-drive holidays in Canada

    Whether you choose a route circuiting western Canada’s renowned mountains, glaciers and lakes, or you’d rather go off-grid exploring the traditional fishing villages and coastal drives of the Maritimes, Canada’s well-maintained, easily navigable roads make it an excellent self-drive destination.

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  • Highlights of the Canadian Rockies
    Banff National Park

    Highlights of the Canadian Rockies

    Highlights of the Canadian Rockies

    With glacier-fed lakes, thick pine forests and sharp, triangular mountains, the Canadian Rockies are a true wilderness area. Activities can include hiking, canoeing and visiting glaciers. Canada specialist Emily explains how you can make the most of your trip to the Rockies.

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  • Family holidays to Canada
    Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario

    Family holidays to Canada

    Family holidays to Canada

    Whether you’re visiting the east or the west, Canada offers a wealth of things to do for families, from helicopter rides over Niagara Falls to whale watching around Vancouver Island. Canada specialist Kayleigh outlines her ideas for a memorable family holiday in Canada.

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  • Self-driving in western Canada
    Icefields Parkway, Jasper National Park

    Self-driving in western Canada

    Self-driving in western Canada

    Canada specialists Kerry and Annie share their tried-and-tested self-drive routes in western Canada. You might want to follow a lesser-known loop through the Canadian Rockies, detouring to the Okanagan wine region. Or, take in British Columbia’s coastline and Vancouver Island.

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  • Highlights of Vancouver Island
    A pod of orca off Vancouver Island

    Highlights of Vancouver Island

    Highlights of Vancouver Island

    Canada specialist Jamie shares the best things to see and do on Vancouver Island. You could observe black and grizzly bears in temperate rainforests. Look for orcas on boat trips from Victoria. Or hike to secluded beaches in the remote north.

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  • In the path of the grizzly: bear watching in Canada
    Grizzly bear, British Columbia

    In the path of the grizzly: bear watching in Canada

    In the path of the grizzly: bear watching in Canada

    Canada is well-known for its wildlife, but the stars of the show are arguably its resident bears. These often solitary creatures can be difficult to find, but our Canada specialists can recommend intimate bear-watching experiences that allow you to see them in their natural habitat.

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  • Canada self-drive holidays: Ontario and Québec
    Algonquin Provincial Park

    Canada self-drive holidays: Ontario and Québec

    Canada self-drive holidays: Ontario and Québec

    By self-driving in Canada’s Ontario and Québec provinces, you can explore peaceful parks filled with wildlife, secluded towns and villages, and multicultural cities at your own pace. Canada specialist Rebecca shares her ideas for self-drive routes that take in the best of each province.

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  • Canada’s Maritime Provinces
    Whale Watching, British Columbia

    Canada’s Maritime Provinces

    Canada’s Maritime Provinces

    Canada’s Maritime Provinces offer a quieter alternative to the west coast. Here, you can follow coastal roads to secluded coves and traditional lighthouses. Visit peaceful fishing villages where saltbox houses line the waterfront. And, explore the area’s Celtic roots. Canada specialist Jon shares his highlights of the region.

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  • Polar bear watching in Canada
    Polar bear, Churchill

    Polar bear watching in Canada

    Polar bear watching in Canada

    Churchill in northern Canada is known as the polar bear capital of the world. Every year, hundreds of bears congregate around nearby Hudson Bay waiting for the water to ice over so they can hunt seals. Canada specialist Emily shares the best ways to see them.

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  • Honeymoons in Canada
    Lake Louise

    Honeymoons in Canada

    Honeymoons in Canada

    Country specialist, Caroline, picks some of her top places to stay and things to do on honeymoon in Canada. Her highlights include where to spot Canada’s wildlife, taking a food tour in Vancouver, finding seclusion in the Rockies and staying on an authentic ranch.

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  • Highlights of Québec: La Belle Province
    Québec City, Québec

    Highlights of Québec: La Belle Province

    Highlights of Québec: La Belle Province

    With a character that’s distinct from the rest of Canada due to its French influences, Québec feels like its own country. Here, Canada specialist Jon shares what to see and do in the province, from historic cities to sleepy villages and whale-rich fjords.

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  • Cruises in Canada
    Cruising the Canadian Inside Passage with BC Ferries

    Cruises in Canada

    Cruises in Canada

    Whether you’re embarking on an expedition cruise through the Northwest Passage or sailing along British Columbia’s untamed coastline aboard a luxury catamaran, exploring Canada by water can be the most rewarding way to experience the country. Our team share the best Canada cruise routes.

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  • Luxury holidays in Canada: heli-hiking, glamping and ranch stays
    Banff National Park, Alberta

    Luxury holidays in Canada: heli-hiking, glamping and ranch stays

    Luxury holidays in Canada: heli-hiking, glamping and ranch stays

    Canada may be associated with log cabins and the simple pleasures of the great outdoors, but there are ways to add a touch of luxury to your trip. Our Canada specialists highlight places and experiences with a more exclusive feel.

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  • Walking holidays in Canada
    Lake Louise, Canada

    Walking holidays in Canada

    Walking holidays in Canada

    If you're planning a tailor-made walking holiday in Canada our specialists can advise on the best places to visit and where to stay to get the most out of your trip. Canada is also home to one of the most exhilarating forms of walking holiday — the heli-hike.

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  • Highlights of Ontario
    Niagara Falls

    Highlights of Ontario

    Highlights of Ontario

    Ontario offers forested landscapes, cosmopolitan cities and First Nations culture in a relatively compact area. Canada specialist Kayleigh outlines the region’s highlights, from touring Toronto’s markets to canoeing in Algonquin Provincial Park.

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  • Self-driving in the Yukon: chasing the ghost of the Gold Rush
    Carcross, Yukon

    Self-driving in the Yukon: chasing the ghost of the Gold Rush

    Self-driving in the Yukon: chasing the ghost of the Gold Rush

    Canada specialist Jon shares his tried-and-tested route for exploring the Yukon by car. He also suggests things to see and do along the way to make the most of your trip, from visiting time-frozen towns to hiking in lake-strewn parks.

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  • Driving the Icefields Parkway: what to see and where to stop
    Icefields Parkway, Alberta

    Driving the Icefields Parkway: what to see and where to stop

    Driving the Icefields Parkway: what to see and where to stop

    One of Canada’s most celebrated scenic drives, the Icefields Parkway runs through the Rockies between Jasper and Lake Louise. With so much to see and do along the route, specialist Jamie shares her tried-and-tested highlights, from waterfall hikes to elevated viewpoints.

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  • How to see the northern lights in Canada and Alaska
    The Northern Lights

    How to see the northern lights in Canada and Alaska

    How to see the northern lights in Canada and Alaska

    Elusive, silent and celestial, the aurora borealis is a spectacle that few get to witness. Specialist, and cold-weather enthusiast, Lucy discusses the northern lights in Canada or Alaska and suggests the best lodges to stay in to improve your chances.

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  • Hiking in the Canadian Rockies
    Jasper, Alberta

    Hiking in the Canadian Rockies

    Hiking in the Canadian Rockies

    There are literally hundreds of hiking and walking trails in Canada's Rocky Mountains, appealing to all levels of fitness. Here we pick out some of the best places for you to put on your walking boots and experience the Rocky Mountains at your own pace.

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  • Highlights of British Columbia: a pathway to nature
    Helmcken Falls, Wells Gray Provincial Park

    Highlights of British Columbia: a pathway to nature

    Highlights of British Columbia: a pathway to nature

    Bear watching, waterfall chasing, and cities surrounded by water and mountains… in British Columbia, you can effortlessly reconnect with nature. Canada specialist Joe shares his highlights of the province, from embracing outdoor adventure to exploring First Nations culture.

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  • Top 10 hidden highlights of Canada
    Okanagan vineyards, British Columbia

    Top 10 hidden highlights of Canada

    Top 10 hidden highlights of Canada

    Everyone’s heard of Canada’s lakes and mountains, but how about its vineyards, Badlands, prairies, and sand dunes? We share ten ways to experience a different side to the country, from fossil hunting and wine tasting to lighthouse and ranch stays.

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  • A practical guide to winter in Canada
    Snowshoeing

    A practical guide to winter in Canada

    A practical guide to winter in Canada

    When preparing for a trip to Canada in the winter, it’s important to ensure that you’ve packed all the right things. Here, Canada specialist Lucy suggests what you should pack to help you to stay warm and enjoy your holiday to the fullest.

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  • Canada's Arctic, the Yukon & Prairie Provinces
    Polar Bear in Fireweed near Churchill

    Canada's Arctic, the Yukon & Prairie Provinces

    Canada's Arctic, the Yukon & Prairie Provinces

    Canada's northernmost territory is a remote and starkly beautiful landscape. We can recommend lodges or expedition cruises to provide the best opportunities of seeing wildlife and exploring the highlights of this spectacular wilderness.

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  • Active holidays in Canada: our pick of experiences
    Canoeing on Moraine Lake, near Lake Louise, Alberta

    Active holidays in Canada: our pick of experiences

    Active holidays in Canada: our pick of experiences

    Hiking among mountains, rafting along rushing rivers, and spotting bears by land and water — the lure of the outdoors, whether in wilderness or a city, makes it almost impossible not to have an active trip when in Canada. We share our top active experiences.

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  • A guide to Indigenous culture in Canada
    First Nations dancers, Ontario

    A guide to Indigenous culture in Canada

    A guide to Indigenous culture in Canada

    With an Indigenous population of some 634 different First Nations alongside Inuit and Métis peoples, Canada is a diverse nation, but it can be difficult to know how to explore its rich mix of cultures authentically and sensitively. We share our recommendations.

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  • Winter in Canada for families
    Sunset over Bow River, Banff

    Winter in Canada for families

    Winter in Canada for families

    Canada specialist and former Banff National Park resident Lucy explains why she thinks winter is the best time to visit this vast and varied country. She also shares her suggestions for the best places to go in the winter as a family.

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  • 5 active winter experiences in Canada
    Ice climbing in Jasper National Park

    5 active winter experiences in Canada

    5 active winter experiences in Canada

    It’s cold and snowy, yes, but that’s why Canada’s winter is ideal for trying some of the country’s more active experiences. Pedal an e-fat bike through wintry landscapes or climb a frozen waterfall. Specialists Lucy and Nathalie share their chosen activities.

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  • Saddle up: Q&A with a Saskatchewan rancher
    La Reata Ranch, Kyle

    Saddle up: Q&A with a Saskatchewan rancher

    Saddle up: Q&A with a Saskatchewan rancher

    Riding horseback across horizonless prairies, swimming in still lake waters, falling asleep under boundless starry skies — this is life on a Saskatchewan ranch. In this Q&A, George Gaber, owner of La Reata Ranch, shares what you can expect on a stay with him.

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  • Top things to do in Saskatchewan
     The Battle River valley from the Conglomerate Cliffs in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Saskatchewan

    Top things to do in Saskatchewan

    Top things to do in Saskatchewan

    Bison-studded prairies, the pomp and ceremony of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police parade, cattle wrangling on a ranch, or exploring what went on in Moose Jaw’s underground labyrinth… discover five of the best things to see and do in Saskatchewan.

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