Canada travel advice
Layer it up
On a roll
Hockey night
Our Canada Holidays
Grizzly bear watching holidays in British Columbia
Spectacular viewing of British Columbia's grizzly bears
Canadian Rockies adventure holiday
Walk, bike and canoe in the Canadian Rockies
Western Canada highlights tour
Ten days exploring natural highlights of West Canada
Johnstone Strait kayaking expedition in Canada
Kayak & Whales Watching Expedition in Western Canada
East Canada self drive holiday
Two week road trip through East Canada.
Canadian Rockies hiking holiday
Mountain and glacial scenery with flowers and wildlife
Kayaking with Orcas in British Columbia, Canada
Kayak with orcas and humpacks in beautiful British Columbia
Canadian Rockies activity holiday
Adventure through the Canadian wilderness
Yukon dog sledding holiday, Canada
Husky adventure in the Yukon
Canada small group holiday
A journey across the Rockies and Vancouver Island.
West Canada holiday
Two week wildlife adventure through Western Canada
Churchill polar bear tour in Canada
A unique opportunity to encounter polar bears
Polar bear and beluga whale watching tours in Canada
Combine the thrill of seeing beluga whales with summer polar bears
Canadian Rockies and Vancouver Island holiday
Valleys rich with wildlife, bear, deer & moose
Canada Arctic wilderness safari, Polar bears & Narwhals
Spot polar bears and swim with narwhals in Arctic Canada
Canadian Rockies and Northern Lights tour
Discover the wintertime majesty of the Canadian Rockies
Polar Bear watching in Canada
Live on the Arctic Tundra among polar bears
Northwest Passage cruise in the High Arctic
In-depth adventure along the fabled sea route
Yoga and SUP retreat in Canada
Daily yoga, stand-up paddleboard and kayaking retreat.
Arctic cruise, heart of the Northwest Passage
Explore the Arctic region’s diverse treasures
Arctic Canada wildlife holiday, birds, bears & belugas
Specialist led set-departure in the heart of Arctic Canada
Northwest Passage Arctic cruise, Canada and Greenland
Retrace the steps of the intrepid Franklin Expedition
Canadian rockies & Vancouver Island holiday
Explore the National Parks and wildlife of Canada
Arctic wildlife cruise holiday, heart of the Arctic
Immerse yourself in Arctic culture and landscape
Western Arctic cruise, Canada and Greenland
Venture where the sun never sets
Anchorage to Mexico City overland tour
From Alaska to Mexico City through Canada & USA
Canada national parks family holiday
Perfect adventure for families who love the outdoors
Canada remote arctic cruise, the Northwest Passage
Northwest Passage to Ellesmere and Axel Heiberg Islands
Orca kayaking and camping tour, Canada
Kayak expedition alongside Orcas, Vancouver Island, Canada
Itinerary tips
Jared Cannon, from our supplier Great Excursions:“Don’t miss Saskatchewan, always perceived as being flat and barren, but has over 100,000 different lakes to choose from!
Wildlife tips
Beware the bear
Laura McGowan, Director, International Centre for Responsible Tourism Canada:“Wildlife watching is a big aspect of tourism in Canada, and a growing one, so you need to ensure that the tour operator you are choosing is following all wildlife watching guidelines, and that they are not putting either the tourist or the animal in danger. A lot of times, especially in the Rocky Mountains, tourists will, when they see a bear, just want to get out of their vehicle and get a picture. Or even worse, try and feed the bear. Something that independent tour guides have been known to do, in order to attract bears for their visitors. That is dangerous not only for the person, but also the bear, because this often ends up in the bear having to be destroyed. And this absolutely still happens. Tourists just don’t think about the consequences of approaching animals in the wild. So make sure you travel with an expert.”
Wilderness tip
Size does matter
Layering up
Photography
Our top Canada Holiday
Grizzly bear watching holidays in British Columbia
Spectacular viewing of British Columbia's grizzly bears
This 6 day tour departs on various dates from May through to October. Other durations and tours are also available, including combining it with a tailor-made tour of British Columbia, the Rockies and Alberta.
Health & safety in Canada
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Tips from our travellers in Canada
We have selected some of the most useful Canada travel advice that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your holiday - and the space inside your suitcase.


“If you're a family like us, complete novices in the art of camping and who have never visited this part of Canada in the summer, then this is the perfect place to start. Rob and Troy were our guides on half day hikes, full day hikes, on our day of heli-hiking and on the "boy's day" of mountain biking. Their years of experience in the mountains leads you, the novice, to feel safe in "bear country". Their knowledge of the area is second to none. The trails they hike are well-kept secrets and as such the hidden lakes and valleys you discover with them are awesome. It was a privilege to be in their company and to have access to their most favourite and remote spots.“ – Susan Brooks on our Hiking in the Rockies holiday
“Take layering clothing as it can be cold in the viewing platforms but warm other times. Take insect repellent and USE IT! I don't normally get bitten but this time I did. Take NO food or drink: it is all provided and is superb and plentiful. They also provide toiletries, so no need to take those either! And finally, be prepared to be amazed!“ – Suzanne Wafer on our Grizzly Bear watching tour
“You don't need all the equipment that they list. Gaiters proved to be ineffective and unnecessary. If you want to avoid buying stuff then you can do the trip with minimal amounts of equipment. The one thing I would recommend you invest in is a good rain jacket“ – Asif Abbas on our Rocky Mountains wildlife holiday

