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The raging torrents of the Fraser River. The celestial-blue waters of Gros Morne’s fjords. The maple tree-lined slopes of Algonquin Provincial Park… These are just some of Canada’s primal landscapes you can explore easily via its gateway cities.

With the expertise of our specialists — who’ve explored beyond Canada’s well-known sights —you can follow in the footsteps of intrepid explorers, carving your own adventure among the wilds.

We’ve chosen our finest stays for connecting you with Canada’s great outdoors. You might make yourself at home in a mountainside cabin primed for seeing the northern lights, or at a Klahoose First Nation-owned lodge in the heart of bear country. And, for more inspiration, browse our trip ideas as a starting point, which we can shape around your passions and how you like to travel.

Trip ideas for exploring Canada's wilds

Whether you want to look for grizzlies in Khutzeymateen Provincial Park, go white-water rafting on the Kootenay River, or spot whales in Saguenay Fjord, our trip ideas are your starting point for uncovering Canada’s natural highlights.

Stays in the Canadian wilderness

We’ve handpicked a collection of Canada stays designed for budding explorers — think remote inns ideally located for witnessing the northern lights, converted lighthouses where you can gaze out across the waves, and lakeside lodges with canoes at the ready.

Travel guides to inspire your Canada trip

Adventure comes in many forms. Our expert travel guides, based on our specialists’ own experiences, can give you a taste of how yours might take shape, whether you’d like to heli-hike to a remote glacier or focus on encountering Canada’s dynamic cast of wildlife.

Canada in pictures