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NORTHWEST TERRITORIES 10 Yellowknife, Nahanni

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PACIFIC COASTS 12 Sunshine Coast, Tofino

BEST OF THE WEST 14 Calgary, Vancouver

EDMONTON & JASPER 16 Edmonton, Jasper area

ALBERTA 18 Calgary, Lake Louise, Banff

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MANITOBA 22 Regina, Winnipeg

ONTARIO 24 Toronto, Muskoka Lakes

BEST OF THE EAST 26 Toronto, Niagara Falls

QUÉBEC 28 Montréal, Tadoussac, Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

NEW BRUNSWICK 30 Moncton, Fundy NP

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NOVA SCOTIA 32 Halifax, Lunenburg, Liscomb

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MARITIMES 34 St-Andrews-by-the-Sea, Miramichi, Charlottetown

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 36 North Cape, Davey Bay

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NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR 38 St. John's, Deer Lake

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4 / Welcome

Tours of beauty Whether exploring ‘gold country’ in Yukon, glacier-fed lakes in Alberta or coastal communities in New Brunswick, Canada’s highways and byways can take you there

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anada’s range of great touring opportunities is vast.

Whether exploring by rental vehicle, tour bus, train or even plane, the country offers a host of unforgettable great escapes that will forge unforgettable memories.

And never has the saying Success is a journey, not a destination rang truer than when applied to the sights, sounds, attractions and sense of space discovered on a classic Canadian journey.

Get ready for landscapes that change from city skylines to snow-capped mountains to prairie wheat-fields to wildflowerfestooned countryside to wave-buffeted coastlines.

The country’s well-maintained roads are easy to navigate, are often relatively empty and there’s usually a jaw-dropping view to take in around every bend in the road. In fact, the main challenge in planning a trip is choosing what stops not to include along the way.

Over the following pages you will read about fabulous touring itinerary options, from British Columbia out west to Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada’s most easterly province.

We hope these quintessential Canada trip suggestions will help inspire and enthuse your clients – whether they are first-time visitors or returning to discover more of what Canada has to offer.

The choices are bountiful. On the east coast, roads in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick will take you to quaint fishing villages, lighthouses, coastal vistas and national parks. In Ontario, you will want to explore the family attractions in Toronto and museums and markets in Ottawa before taking to the country roads that lead you to Niagara Falls, wine-growing regions,

Algonquin Provincial Park and those iconic Canadian log cabins so characteristic of Muskoka Lakes.

Across the provincial boundary line, Québec’s Francophile roots are evident in both Montréal and Québec City as well as in lesstravelled areas beyond the cities, where you will want to make a roadside pit-stop to try poutine (cheese curd with gravy).

For wondrous scenery writ large on the most inspiring of natural canvasses, Alberta and British Columbia in Western Canada are headline acts. Alberta is packed with must-see features such as Banff, the Athabasca Glacier and Lake Louise, which are linked by the Icefields Parkway and framed by the snow-blanketed pinnacles of the Rocky Mountains and glacier-mint blue lakes.

And then there’s Yukon and its starkly dramatic landscape of mountains, glaciers, lakes and raging rivers and historic towns that date from the Klondike Gold Rush, and the Northwest Territories, where endless adventures are in reach for those who stay at remote lodges accessed by scenic small plane flights.

Saskatchewan, with its forests, lakes, beaches, trails and resident wildlife, offers a range of memorable experiences, while Manitoba, best known for its polar bears, also has road trips that take in countless outdoor activities, indigenous culture and the world’s only museum dedicated to global human rights.

Whatever roads and routes your clients choose in Canada, suggest they travel at as leisurely a pace as their time allows.

And remember, in Canada the journey itself will be as restorative and regenerative as the destinations experienced along the way.

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Classic Driving Routes The best way to see Canada is undoubtedly by road as you can immerse yourself in the majestic landscapes and enjoy the freedom of the open road. As the experts in travel to Canada, we have a range of holiday types to suit your customers needs for a holiday encompassing Canada's best road trips.

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It is an absolute pleasure to drive the wideopen roads of Canada, where the pace is as relaxed as the meandering rivers you’ll drive beside. You will find excellent infrastructure through diverse terrain containing mountain passes, coastal inlets and city suburbs.

On a motorhome holiday, you can take your time and stop where you want, when you want.

You’ll be amazed how easily you’ll find good quality, well-equipped campsites. Even if you’ve never hired one before, it’s easy to drive and park an RV in Canada as the roads are wide and the country is geared up for road tripping.

Whether you’re a solo traveller or have friends or family with you, escorted tours in Canada are the perfect way to meet like-minded people. Explore Canada’s sheer beauty as you travel in your luxury coach, with the knowledge of an expert guide bringing Canada’s history and landscape to life.

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6 / Canada Specialist Programme

Become a special

AGENT FOR CANADA Do clients ask for white-water rafting, a city foodie tour or an indigenous cultural experience? Destination Canada’s new agent training programme has all the answers

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hether you’re looking to sell Northern Lights experiences, iconic train journeys or need to tell a client where they can walk or hike amongst flora and fauna, Destination Canada’s new Canada Specialist Agent (CSP) training programme will put you head and shoulders above your competitors.

The refreshed training platform, which launched in November 2021, features modules built completely from scratch with content designed to bring Canada learning to new levels.

The programme is also now accessible via a mobile app. “Training options are now more flexible and accessible – on the morning commute, during a coffee break or during dedicated time in the evening on the phone...wherever they are agents can carve out a few minutes to make their way through the modules to get their Canada qualification,” said Adam Hanmer, Travel Trade Manager, Destination Canada UK. “In the first four months since the launch of the programme we saw around 500 UK travel agents sign up to the new CSP.” Added Hanmer: “We are keen for even

more agents to benefit from it and we have worked hard to make it super accessible and getting the App up and running is a key part of that accessibility.”

Canada is on or near the top of those destinations Brits want to travel to postpandemic, and the CSP is designed for agents to capitalise on this by showcasing their expertise to clinch sales.

“We have built up a loyal group of Canada Specialists who consistently deliver high-value bookings to Canada. Agents who get to grips with selling Canada from coast to coast and across four seasons will enjoy healthy commissions and happy clients,” added Hanmer.

The destination’s Elite programme is also still very much in operation and will be expanded, he confirms.

“We are always looking to identify top selling agents to join our Elite programme, and will support them with bespoke training and exclusive FAM trips.”

What is it?

Over 40 modules will eventually go live, providing agents with an interactive learning experience to learn in-depth about Canada. Key elements include audio visual components, interactive questions, shareable content and the chance to move up special tiers as agents progress through the course.

Agents can learn directly from experts and work at their own pace, with 24/7 access to the platform on tablets, phones or through a browser.

The ‘Retain’ section condenses product knowledge from training into a resource which can be accessed whenever needed – for example, an impromptu sales presentation with clients.

Once the modules have been completed, a downloadble certificate illustrates the qualification.

The programme As agents work through the training programme and complete the modules, they will gain points towards their ultimate

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goal of becoming a Gold Canada Specialist.

A bar along the right of the homepage shows them exactly how they are doing and progressing.

The Foundation modules First, agents will learn all the essentials needed to sell Canada more effectively, discover its provinces and cities, its history and culture, its warm and welcoming nature – and so much more!

Featuring short videos and fun quiz questions, these are the ‘building bricks’ and base knowledge of any agent’s Canada selling power!

The core, or Foundation, modules are: Welcome to Canada (25 minutes) Vibrant Cities (20 minutes) Wide Open Spaces (20 minutes) History and Culture (21 minutes) Topics covered include the essentials on arrivals, transportation, time zones, accommodation options, and basic overviews of the regions and cities, from Newfoundland and Labrador in the east to Vancouver and Victoria in British Columbia out west.

Experience modules With that base knowledge gained, agents can move on to ‘Experience’ modules that feature:

Food and Drink (17 minutes) Wildlife Watching (17 minutes) Adventure and Activities (15 minutes) Winter Wonderland (14 minutes) Indigenous Tourism (20 minutes) Legendary Canada (15 minutes).

In these modules agents will learn about experiences as far-ranging as indigenous food trucks, Canada’s seafood fare, vintage wines and modern craft brews, wildlife bucket list activities such as whale and bear watching, plus ideas for adventure activities in the different seasons.

Canada embraces winter, which is why an entire section focuses on skiing, winter sports and Northern Lights spotting.

The module on Indigenous tourism details the cultural heritage of Canada’s first inhabitants.

To better advise those travellers who want to see as much of Canada as they can on a single trip, agents can tap into a module for suggested regional, multi-province and cross country multidestination itineraries.

Provinces and Territories Coming soon are modules that will drill down on Canada’s provinces, cities and resorts. A sales support section will offer trade events and resources for each province. canadaspecialist.co.uk

Why would I benefit from becoming a Canada Specialist?

Differentiate yourself and your agency from others by becoming a Canada expert Earn a qualification to add to your CV Increase your commission through learning how to upsell and suggest ‘add ons’ Receive priority access to Canada FAM trips, training incentives and both live and virtual events Engage with other agents who are Canada experts Gain confidence in how to sell the right trip to the right client

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8 / Yukon

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Wonders of the Yukon WHITEHORSE / SKAGWAY / HAINES / HAINES JUNCTION / KLUANE NATIONAL PARK / TOK / DAWSON CITY

Feeling the call of the wild? The Yukon’s larger than life landscapes, unique native wildlife and historic Gold Rush towns make for a thrilling self-drive adventure

DAYs 1-2 WHITEHORSE The gateway for a Yukon adventure, the ‘Wilderness City’ of Whitehorse is the first taste of the Yukon for visitors arriving by air. On the banks of the Yukon River, Whitehorse is the territory’s capital and its only city and combines the historic charm of a frontier town with contemporary accommodation, a thriving arts scene and a vibrant main street.

Steeped in rich Indigenous culture, the region boomed after gold was discovered in the Klondike in 1896: the find attracted over 100,000 ‘Stampeders’ to follow the challenging ‘Chilkoot Trail’ to seek their fortunes.

The S.S. Klondike sternwheeler – which once carried freight along the river – and MacBride Museum of Yukon History offer a fascinating introduction to this Land of the Midnight Sun. Nearby Miles Canyon provides a first taste of Yukon’s adventure options, its 15-kilometre loop providing stunning photo-worthy stops of lakes, wilderness and the suspension bridge at the start.

Canoeing, biking and hiking trails are available in the summer.

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Top tip: The best chance of seeing the aurora borealis (Northern Lights) in the skies over the Yukon is from midAugust to mid-April. Suggest a trip in the milder, colourful autumn months

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DAYs 3-4 whitehorse - skagway - HAINES 110 miles – plus five miles on a ferry. The perfect road trip destination, 80% of the Yukon remains wild, while 3,000 miles of well-maintained highway makes for low-impact exploration of this pristine wilderness.

Leaving Whitehorse, travel the South Klondike Highway, which delivers awe-inspiring scenery on its journey across the White Pass to Skagway in neighbouring Alaska.

After a night in the historic town, board the ferry along the Lynn Canal, where the vertiginous walls of the fjord rise to 7,000 feet above crystal-clear waters that are home to humpbacks, orcas and seals, and disembark in the wildlife haven of Haines.

DAYs 5-6 Haines - Haines Junction - kluane nP 147 miles and 155 miles. More breathtaking scenery awaits as you leave Haines and follow the ancient trail of Chilkat and Tlingit Indigenous traders to Haines Junction, stopping to look for bald eagles soaring overhead in the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve along the way.

The following day, explore Kluane National Park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kluane offers spectacular mountain vistas and the chance to spot some of Canada’s wildlife species, including moose, caribou, timber wolves, lynx and the indomitable grizzly bear.

DAYs 7-8 Haines Junction - Tok - Dawson City 290 miles and 185 miles. The Yukon’s mountains and icefields feed spectacular glacial rivers and lakes and today you’ll travel north alongside the territory’s shimmering Kluane Lake before

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driving the Alaska Highway to the ‘Dog Mushing Capital of Alaska’, Tok. After a night in a cosy cabin or lodge, the partly gravel Top of the World Highway (open May to mid-September) will reveal epic views across the famed Klondike gold fields, with some still being mined today. Then the George Black Ferry will carry you across the Yukon River for your short roll into iconic Dawson City.

DAYs 9-10 DAWSON CITY It might well feel like you are but, no, you’re not on a film set – you’re in Dawson City! This still-high-kicking historic Gold Rush town is characterised by its wooden boardwalks, old-style saloons and Canada’s first casino – the legendary Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Gambling Hall – where dancers still perform the ‘CanCan’. Visit the Jack London Museum, which tells the story of the Call of the Wild author’s Yukon adventure when he arrived here as a prospector hoping to strike gold in 1897.

Hop on a Fishwheel Charter with a First Nations tour guide for a two-hour ride down the Yukon river to Moosehide, or join a gold fields tour to search for some treasures of your own.

DAYs 11-12 DAWSON CITY - WHITEHORSE 333 miles. Leaving the bright lights of Dawson behind, today you’ll drive back through the Yukon’s wonderful wilderness to Whitehorse. Fresh air and big skies abound, so be sure to stop and take in your remaining hours of freedom on the open road.

Watch out for wildlife en route, and stop for a hike down to the banks of the Yukon where you might see canoers braving the white-water of the river’s famous Five Finger Rapids. Then drive on to enjoy your last night in Whitehorse, with a well-earned drink at local favourite, the Dirty Northern, on Main Street. Cheers!

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The mighty Yukon River links Whitehorse and Dawson City and is perfect for canoe and kayak adventures

Book it with... Premier Holidays The ‘In The Footsteps of Yukon Pioneers’ itinerary includes nine nights’ accommodation, 10 days’ compact two-door car hire, a gold-panning tour, fees pan for your own yukon gold

for the Yukon River Ferry and international flights to and from Whitehorse.

From £1,779pp, May to September. premier holidays.co.uk; 08444 937 531

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10 / Northwest Territories

Thrill of the Unexpected YELLOWKNIFE / BLACHFORD LAKE / THAIDENE NATIONAL PARK / FORT SIMPSON / NAHANNI NATIONAL PARK

DAY 1 yellowknife Welcome to the north! The Northwest Territories offer a reminder of why we travel: for the thrill of the unexpected, the joy of an epic adventure, and the desire to live in a way we aren’t used to.

Upon arrival at Yellowknife Airport, your host, a member of the Dene First Nation, will take you to your host hotel to check-in and relax. The afternoon is spent at leisure, although a highly recommended option is popping in the NWT Brewing Co. for a flight of local craft beer or having dinner at Bullocks Bistro – choose their world-famous fish and chips.

DAYs 2-4 blachford lake / thaidene nene

This is a place that lives unapologetically wild and free. Travellers come here to leap outside their comfort zones, to live big and satisfy their thirst for adventure

Today, you’ll take a scenic flight to your choice of Blachford Lake Lodge or Frontier Lodge.

Option 1: Arrive by seaplane to Blachford Lake Lodge, an elegant eco-lodge situated on a rocky knoll overlooking Blachford Lake. Here, two indulgent days stretch before you, with endless opportunities to explore the wilderness.

In summer, take advantage of the midnight sun to canoe, StandUp Paddleboard (SUP) and hike woodland trails long into the night. Summer is also an angler’s dream, as Blachford Lake comes

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alive with trophy-sized lake trout and northern pike.

In late summer and autumn, the auroras (Northern Lights) take centre stage. You can see the lights from the comfort of your room or the lodge’s rooftop hot tub. Alternatively, head outdoors and build a bonfire under the shimmering sky. Accommodations are at Blachford Lake Lodge in a Private Cabin.

Option 2: Take a wheel plane to the community of Lutselk’e, then a five-minute boat ride to the Indigenous-owned Frontier Lodge at the gateway of Thaidene Nene, a National Park Reserve sprawling 6.5 million acres.

Here, in this global Mecca for trophy lake trout fishing, you’ll embark on guided excursions to Great Slave Lake, where you’ll spend several exhilarating hours reeling in gigantic lake trout, Arctic grayling and northern pike.

When your arms get tired, turn to the lodge’s many other nature-based activities – including hiking, canoeing, wildlife viewing (including muskox, black bears and moose), and scanning the skies for the northern lights.

Accommodations are at Frontier Lodge in a Private Cabin.

(Accommodations available starting 2023)

DAY 5 nahanni national park Today, you’ll head back to Yellowknife Airport for a scenic flight to Fort Simpson, the gateway to Nahanni National Park. The 30,000 sq km park was the world’s first UNESCO Heritage Site and home to the Dehcho First Nation since time immemorial. The park only receives around 1,000 visitors per year – that’s less than what Banff National Park gets in a single day. Spend time exploring the shores of the mighty Mackenzie River. Accommodations are at Lady Slipper Lodge in the best available room.

Top tip: Keep your camera close by!

You never know when wildlife will be just around the corner in the NWT.

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DAY 6 nahanni national park Today, you’ll transfer to the local seaplane base for your first attempt to fly into magical Nahanni National Park. If the journey is successful, you’ll soar through vast canyons, look out for wildlife that includes grizzly bears, black bears, timber wolves, moose, minks, beavers, lynx, otters, foxes, wood bison, and snowshoe hares. You will see thundering Virginia Falls – with a total drop of 96 metres, it is about twice the height of Niagara Falls – then land and take a short hike to see the falls up close.

In the evening, take part in a traditional land and fire feeding ceremony with a Dene Elder, complete with stew and bannock (a flat, unsweetened cake made with oatmeal or barley flour) drumming and stories of the Dene way of life. Accommodations are at Lady Slipper Lodge in the best available room.

DAY 7 fort providence - yellowknife Today, if required you’ll have another attempt at visiting Nahanni National Park, otherwise feel free to roam Fort Simpson.

Then fly to Fort Providence, situated to the west of Great Slave Lake. From here, your guide will drive you along the lake towards Yellowknife, where bison are known to wander with their herd.

The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy. Accommodations are at The Explorer Hotel in Yellowknife, in a Deluxe King Room.

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The mighty Mackenzie River is the second-longest river in North America – after the Mississippi

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After breakfast, head straight for the airport to begin your journey home or elsewhere in Canada. The trip might be over, but the people and places of the North will stay with you forever.

Book it with... Entrée Canada Book your epic Northwest Territories adventure with Entrée Canada entreedestinations.com; +1: 604.408.1099; explore@entreedestinations.com

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12 / Sunshine & Pacific Coasts

Quadra Island Tofino Nanaimo

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Western Coastal adventures Vancouver / Sunshine Coast / Tofino / Nanaimo / Victoria

See coastal communities, mountain scenery, Indigenous heritage, fjord-like inlets and wildlife in a region packed with nature’s best DAYs 1-2 Vancouver

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Visit House of Himwitsa Native Art Gallery in Tofino for fair trade Indigenous arts and crafts

Explore the historic Gastown district, famed for its steam clock, and neighbouring Chinatown for dim sum. Hire a bicycle to circumnavigate Stanley Park’s seawall to view the city skyline, the park’s rainforest with ferns and centuries-old cedars and totem poles representative of the region’s Indigenous culture.

Kitsilano Beach is easily reachable from downtown Vancouver and ideal for unwinding. Then stroll chic Robson Street or explore funky Granville Island with its market and artists’ enclave Head to Grouse Mountain – the ‘Peak of Vancouver’ – for hiking and ziplining in summer and ice skating in winter.

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64 miles. After collecting your rental car, drive to one of Vancouver’s outlying suburbs, Horseshoe Bay, to board a ferry for a 45-minute scenic sailing to Langdale on the Sechelt Peninsula.

This is the Sunshine Coast – and the area lives up to its name, with an annual total of between 1,400 and 2,400 hours of sunshine, an average of four to six hours per day.

Along the way the scenery includes fjord-like waters and mountains covered with forests and glaciated peaks.

At Langdale, disembark the ferry and drive past quiet fishing villages. Spend the next day exploring Canada’s Pacific Coast, where outdoor adventures include kayaking. It’s a rewarding way of seeing the fjord-like Sechelt Inlet – though the Skookumchuck Narrows’ rapids are best left to experienced paddlers.

DAY 5 Sunshine Coast - Quadra Island

Top tip: Pre-book activities such as surf lessons or whale- and bear-watching tours to guarantee participation at busy times

89 miles. Travel north to Earls Cove where, just 10 minutes south of the town’s ferry terminal, you can stop at the sandy swimming beach at Dan Bosch Regional Park on the eastern shore of Ruby Lake for a dip and a picnic. A 50-minute ferry ride to Saltery Bay links the Lower Sunshine Coast with the Upper Sunshine Coast.

Continue following the coast to Powell River to board another ferry service across the strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island.

Continue north to Campbell River and Quadra Island, which is known for April Point Resort & Spa, a serene rustic sanctuary.

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DAY 6 Explore from Quadra Island Go in search of the wildlife that abounds in the area. Board a Zodiac boat and cruise through Desolation Sound and enjoy the Toba Inlet to seek out black bears in their natural habitat. The island’s shoreline is a spectacular mix of beaches, rocky headlands and sheltered coves, while year-round local farmers, bakers, craftspeople and musicians offer their wares at local markets.

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Whale-watching tours depart from Nanaimo Harbour from April into October

DAYs 7-8 Quadra Island - Tofino 140 miles and ferry. Take a short ferry ride back to Vancouver Island and head to Tofino on the island’s west coast. Allow time for sightseeing stops while crossing the island and following the Pacific Rim Highway. Tofino is a small coastal village with an acclaimed food culture and a vibrant arts and culture scene. Enjoy a threehour whale watching cruise through the Clayoquot Sound, looking for gray whales, sea lions and killer whales. Enjoy Clayoquot Plateau Provincial Park by walking on the Wild Pacific Trail.

DAYs 9-10 Tofino - Namaimo 128 miles. Travel back to the east coast of Vancouver Island and head south to Namaino. Port Alberni is the gateway to outdoor adventures on Vancouver Island – like hiking, canoeing, kayaking and fishing – while other area attractions include a vintage passenger train, salmon fishing, black bear sightings and Della Falls, one of Canada’s tallest waterfalls. Learn about the Snuneymuxw First Nation at Saysutshun (alternatively known as Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park).

DAY 11 Namaino - Victoria 69 miles. Stop at the artist community of Chemainus to see giant murals painted on exterior walls throughout the town. In Victoria spend an afternoon at Royal BC Museum, which introduces the region’s human and natural history with exhibitions on Indigenous heritage. Colourful flower displays in Butchart Gardens make it one of Vancouver Island’s most popular attractions.

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DAY 12 VictoriA - vancouver 43 miles plus ferry. Leaving Victoria, drive north to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal for a 90-minute ferry ride back to the mainland.

Book it with... Canadian Affair The nine-day self-drive Whales, Bears and Vancouver Island Holiday includes flights, eight nights’ accommodation, car hire with insurance, a whale-watching tour, water taxi transfers, guided bear-watching or an eco-tour, plus ferries from £2,620pp. canadianaffair.com; 0203 424 9785

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14 / Best of the West

Clearwater

Banff Vancouver

Calgary

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Spectacular landscapes, alpine towns and marine encounters await on this self-drive through the legendary Rocky Mountains DAYS 1-2 Calgary - BANFF 75 miles. Calgary, Alberta’s largest city, is the gateway to the Rockies.

Visit Canada Olympic Park, which hosted the 1988 Winter Olympics, and enjoy an exhilarating bobsleigh ride or take a mountain bike out on a trail. Then browse historic Inglewood’s boutique shops or wander the arty urban neighbourhood of East Village.

The next day make for the Rockies resort town of Banff, nestled in Banff National Park. Enjoy a morning ride on the Banff Gondola for fabulous views from Sulphur Mountain. Take the Bow Valley Parkway, which runs by the Bow River, and stop at Johnston Canyon to walk along the paved footway to either the lower or upper waterfalls. In winter, enjoy snowshoeing or even ice climbing on the canyon’s Upper Falls. Prefer to chill? Banff Upper Hot Springs offers the chance for a soothing natural dip.

DAYs 3-4 Banff - JASPER 180 miles. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, overlooking a turquoise lake, is the perfect spot for lunch. In the snowy months enjoy a dog sledding experience with Alaskan huskies, through deep silent woods. The Icefields Parkway – one of the world’s most beautiful driving routes – leads to Jasper, where the fresh, alpine air will leave you ready for a hearty Rocky Mountain meal.

Look up before bedtime – Jasper National Park is one of the world’s top dark sky preserves. The next morning, zoom through the forestclad mountains in a Harley Davidson sidecar, hike Maligne Canyon, the deepest in the Rockies’ range, cruise the glacial waters of Maligne Lake or try paddle-boarding on Lac Beauvert.

DAY 5 JASPER - CLEARWATER 197 miles. Crossing into British Columbia, you’ll discover a land of ancient forests, pristine lakes and soaring peaks. And nowhere encapsulates the beauty and accessibility of the province’s raw wilderness more than Clearwater in the North Thompson Valley.

Rich in Indigenous culture and history, the town is a gateway to Wells Gray Provincial Park, home to over 40 waterfalls and wildlife such as grizzlies, black bears, beavers and wolves. this is an area that is a hub for skiing, whitewater rafting and paragliding.

Top tip: Don’t rush: you need to see the sights to enjoy them and in summer the roads can be busy. An extra couple of days will always be worth it DAY 6 clearwater - whistlEr 265 miles. This is a drive that passes through the gold rush town of Cache Creek, where you can stop to visit the historic Hat Creek Ranch which takes you back to those prospecting days. Continue south to Lillooet, known as the Land of the Gold Rush, and along the Duffey Lake Road to Whistler, a year-round resort for families.

DAY 7 whistlEr Activities at Whistler include top-class skiing, black bear watching, biking, helicopter rides, zip lining and championship golf courses. The Peak 2 Peak Gondola delivers 360-degree views of Whistler village and the mountains while the dizzying Cloudraker Skybridge connects Whistler Peak to the West Ridge, 7,200 ft above sea level.

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Enjoy stunning views of The Rockies from the Banff Gondola

DAYs 8-10 whistlEr - VICTORIA 174 miles. Head along the Sea to Sky Highway, with scenic ocean vistas, mountains and waterfalls on the way to Horseshoe Bay, before boarding the ferry to Vancouver Island. Then drive the east coast of Vancouver Island, heading south to Victoria.

Duncan on Cowichan Bay is home to 80 totem poles dotted around the town, which give it its ‘City of Totems’ nickname. Don’t miss the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre before leaving for Victoria.

Named after a British monarch, traditions such as high tea and shops full of woollens and china will feel familiar. Don’t miss Butchart Gardens, one of the world’s premier floral show gardens.

DAYs 11-13 VICTORIA - Vancouver

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68 miles. From Victoria, drive north to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal for a 90-minute ferry cruise through the Gulf Islands, across the Strait of Georgia to Tsawwassen before continuing to Vancouver.

Spend two days exploring this city snuggled between the mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Cycle around the seawall in Stanley Park, visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge (which is surrounded by temperate rainforest), take a whale-spotting cruise, hop on an Aquabus and graze on local specialities at the Granville Island Public Market. Or try the Grouse Grind challenge, a 1.8-mile trail featuring 2,830 stairs that takes you 2,800 feet up Grouse Mountain.

After all, a trip like this should always end on a high.

Book it with... First Class Holidays The 14-day ‘Best of the West’ itinerary features stops and activities in Banff, Jasper, Wells Gray Provincial Park, Whistler, Parksville, Victoria and Vancouver

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16 / Jasper to Edmonton

Jasper National Park

City & Rockies Adventure

Edmonton

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Spend time in Edmonton, Alberta’s vibrant capital, before exploring Jasper National Park and nearby natural attractions DAY 1 EDMONTON In Edmonton, Alberta’s capital, they throw axes for fun, barbecue in blizzards, run with dinosaurs and camp with bison.

From the continent’s first, biggest and wildest Fringe Theatre Festival to a shopping mall that at one time had more submarines than the Canadian navy, Edmontonians have a reputation for doing things differently. After settling into your hotel for three days, make your first excursion out of the city to Elk Island National Park. Forty-five minutes east of Edmonton, the park is something of a wild oasis, and the perfect place to day-hike, canoe, or camp overnight.

Elk Island National Park is also a designated dark sky preserve and the cornerstone of Canada’s bison conservation.

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DAY 2 EDMONTON West Edmonton Mall has been described as the ‘Mt. Everest of shopping and indoor entertainment in North America’. Spanning the equivalent of 48 city blocks, the sprawling mall is part entertainment complex, part shopping and part dining destination.

Then explore the funky, bohemian spirit of Whyte Avenue, the main street artery of Old Strathcona, one of Edmonton’s trendiest neighbourhoods.

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20th-century brick- and wood-framed buildings, meets Hike the 3.8 km to Peak Nic youthful exuberance: find the perfect outfit at a chic for a back-country outdoor boutique, sip and socialize on a summer patio and enjoy cooking lesson featuring world-class festivals, entertainment, and live music.

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DAY 3 EDMONTON In Edmonton, every season is festival season. Over annual 50 festivals means that whether it is 30 degrees above or below, there will be an event or festival to entertain you.

Options include the summer Freewill Shakespeare Festival (with plays under an open sky), and Ice on Whyte, a winter festival with ice sculptures, carving demonstrations and other activities.

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Top tip: Check out the ICE District in the downtown core. Here you’ll find the new Rogers Place arena, home to the Edmonton Oilers NHL team

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day 4 Edmonton - jasper national park 225 miles: A ‘must-stop’ before leaving the Edmonton area is Fort Edmonton Park, which has undergone a massive expansion project that has created a larger-than-life historical experience for visitors. The brand-new Indigenous Peoples Experience is an awe-inspiring new addition to the park’s exciting offerings.

Visitors explore life through the diversity of First Nations’ and Métis Peoples’ histories and perspectives. The stories, music, artwork and more come from local Indigenous perspectives and voices, gathered through engagement with local Indigenous communities and research.

Then depart for Jasper National Park.

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Sail 14 kilometres along Maligne Lake, past towering peaks and glaciers, to the peaceful and remarkable Spirit Island. Sit back, relax and enjoy vibrant stories from the on-board tour guide, including the history of the lake and its earliest explorers.

Once the boat docks, enjoy a short nature trail leading to a viewing platform for that bucket list photo overlooking Spirit Island.

In the afternoon, sign up to a Jasper Food Tour. Peak Nic is a 3.8-kilometer intermediate hike up a stunning peak where you’ll take part in a hands-on back-country cooking lesson!

You will learn to prepare your own gourmet meal in the outdoors, using efficient and environmentally friendly backcountry cooking methods! The best part? You get to eat an amazing meal while enjoying panoramic views.

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DAY 6 jasper area Take a walk on the wild side and keep your eyes peeled for Jasper National Park’s furry friends that include caribou, elk, moose, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, bears and wolves.

A tour by local operator, Maligne Adventures’ Wildlife and Waterfalls, explores the impressive Maligne Valley, which is home to a wide range of flora and fauna and has geological features unique to anywhere in the world!

Other suggestions include SunDog Tours, which offers excursions to local attractions year-round, and the Jasper Skytram, which showcases the town from an entirely fresh perspective.

The Skytram whisks you up Whistler’s Mountain to an elevation of 2,277 metres for stunning vistas over six mountain ranges, glacially fed lakes, rivers and of course the town below!

On a clear day, you can even see the white pyramid of Mount Robson in neighbouring British Columbia.

DAY 7 Jasper-Edmonton airport 225 miles. Depart to Edmonton International Airport, approximately a four-hour drive. There are plenty of small towns to stop for a snack and stretch your legs.

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18 / Alberta

Edmonton Jasper

Explore Alberta Circle

Lake Louise

Drumheller

Banff and Canmore

Calgary

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Discover Western hospitality, majestic scenery, dinosaurs, national parks, museums and a host of outdoor activities on this Rocky Mountains highlights tour DAYs 1-2 Explore Calgary Alberta is one of the most breathtaking places on earth, as vast as it is varied in landscape and experiences.

Located in Western Canada, the province is bordered by the spectacular Canadian Rocky Mountains, with its jagged peaks and turquoise lakes to the west and the Badlands and rolling prairies to the east. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the many parks and wildlands the protect the bounty of wildlife that makes this place their home.

Alberta’s cities are known for their western hospitality, chef-driven cuisine, classic and quirky theatre and lively music events, outdoor festivals and accommodation to suit all tastes and budget.

You will arrive into Calgary, a vibrant city with an ever-changing list of “must-see” attractions, and pick up your rental car.

Whether you step back in time at Heritage Park, take in a sidecar adventure, visit one of the many museums and galleries, or join a food or brewery tour, make sure you plan some time to explore.

THE TURQUOISE BLUE GLACIER-FED PEYTO LAKE LOCATED IN BANFF NATIONAL PARK

DAY 3 Calgary - Drumheller 90 miles. Drive to Drumheller to visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum and walk amongst the impressive array of dinosaur fossils. The Grounds for Discovery hall introduces visitors to some of the incredible fossils that have been found through industry, and the workers who found them. Wander around the unique landscape shaped by sandstone pillar hoodoos. There is a good choice of hotels in Drumheller.

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DAY 4 Drumheller - Edmonton 173 miles. Drive north to Alberta’s capital city, Edmonton, but along the way be sure to make a stop at Red Deer’s famous Doughnut Shack, which attracts visitors from near and far for its cinnamon buns and donuts. They also offer soups, sandwiches and a variety of coffee based drinks.

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Top tip: Make sure to slow down and leave plenty of time to explore - it is often those unplanned walks down a trail that provide a goosebump moment day 5 Explore Edmonton From the continent’s first Fringe Theatre Festival to a shopping mall that at one time had more submarines than the Canadian navy, Edmontonians have never been afraid to do things a little differently. Glide along the beautiful river valley pathways of Edmonton during a fun and memorable Segway tour, then tantalise your tastebuds on a tour of historic Old Strathcona district accompanied by a local guide.

day 6 Edmonton - Jasper 226 miles. Head towards to the mountains and take a soak in the warmest mineral rich water at the Miette Hot Springs before carrying on into Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it boasts untamed wilderness and a Dark Sky Preserve. Overnight options include the famous Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

DAY 7 Jasper - Lake Louise 129 miles. Be sure to take your time to drive down the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic drives in the world. Your journey will take you along the spine of the Canadian Rockies – and there will be plenty of opportunities for stops to gaze at waterfalls, glaciers, canyons , lakes or just to breathe in the view.

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The world’s best-preserved armoured dinosaur was found at a mine near Fort McMurray in 2011

DAY 8 Lake Louise - Banff 38 miles. Surrounded by rugged peaks, the bustling town of Banff has plenty of charm but also offers a line up of shops, restaurants, bars and nightlife. The long Banff Avenue has plenty of one-off shops and eateries featuring some of the top chefs in the country.

Active visitors can paddle through the crystal-clear turquoise waters of glacier-fed lakes and keep an eye out for wildlife – then come back in winter and ski some of the world’s finest powder.

DAY 9 Banff - Canmore - calgary 18 miles / 74 miles. Leave Banff and head to Canmore, known for craggy summits like the Three Sisters and Ha Ling Peak.

The town is home to authentic artisans and entrepreneurs while K-Country (as it is known by the locals) offers some of the best hiking, horseback trails and white-water rafting in summer and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Then head to Calgary International Airport for your flight home.

Book it with... First Class Holidays The operator’s 12-day Alberta Dinosaurs, Lakes and Glaciers self-drive tour incorporates many of the stops, attractions and experiences listed in this the northern lights put on a show over alberta

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20 / Saskatchewan Sunshine & Pacific Coasts

North Battleford Edmonton

Prince Albert National Park

Drumheller Calgary

Saskatoon Moose Jaw

Cypress Hills

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Saskatchewan delivers a range of experiences, from thrilling outdoor recreation and adventure to peaceful, relaxing getaways

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DAYs 1-2 Arrive in eDMonton, AlbertA

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Alberta’s capital city is always celebrating – from arts and culture to food and wine, dragon boats, winter and even accordions.

Explore the new Royal Alberta Museum showcasing the history of Alberta’s people, animals and landscapes; visit the famous farmers’ market in Old Strathcona or wander the galleries and shops along whyte Avenue and 124 Street.

Hop on a beautifully restored vintage streetcar for a scenic historic tour, glide along the city’s pathways on a Segway tour or take a helicopter trip to get a bird’s eye view of the city.

DAY 3 eDMonton - nortH bAttleForD 240 miles. Leaving Alberta behind, head to North Battleford, a community with a rich history. Fort Battleford, established in 1876, played a significant role in the conflict known as the North west Resistance. Now a National Historic Site, Fort Battleford represents a period in history when Battleford was the capital of the Northwest Territories. Further north, Cochin Lighthouse stands watch over beautiful Jackfish Lake. Visitors climb 153 steps to reach the lighthouse. The spectacular view of the lakes and the surrounding prairie are well worth the effort.

DAYs 4-5 nortH bAttleForD - prince Albert np 185 miles. Today you will drive to Prince Albert National Park (PANP), which delights visitors with its forests, lakes, beaches, trails and resident wildlife. Its centrepiece is waskesiu Lake, which boasts long sandy beaches and an impressive marina. The park is also home to Canada‘s only herd of Plains bison, which can be viewed roaming in their historic range.

Top tip: The best way to appreciate Saskatchewan is to get out and explore it. This is best done off the beaten path!

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Activities in the park include hiking, canoeing, swimming, biking, fishing, ziplining, wildlife viewing – and more.

DAYs 6-7 prince Albert NP - Saskatoon 140 miles. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan’s largest city, is described as being the best of both worlds – dynamic urban energy in sync with nature. A stroll through downtown Saskatoon offers plenty of shopping as well as cultural attractions. In the evening, take in the sunset while enjoying a scenic riverside walk.

On the city’s northern edge sits Wanuskewin, a National Historic Site that has yielded evidence of human occupation dating back 6,400 years. Authentic First Nations culture and traditions are experienced through dance performances, exhibitions of Indigenous art and hands-on activities. An onsite restaurant serves traditional Indigenous cuisine with a contemporary twist.

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DAY 8 saskatoon - Moose Jaw 140 miles. Today’s journey leads to Moose Jaw, whose name in Cree means ‘a warm place by the river’. The city’s downtown is packed with heritage buildings, unique shops and excellent restaurants. At the Tunnels of Moose Jaw, immerse yourself in the world of Prohibition-era bootleggers during a Chicago Connection Tour, or experience the life of a Chinese immigrant working at an underground laundry on a Passage to Fortune Tour.

DAYs 9-11 Moose Jaw - Cypress Hills

DAYs 12-13 Drive to Drumheller 205 miles. Drumheller is your base for visiting the Canadian Badlands and Dinosaur Provincial Park. The Badlands were created over 10,000 years ago when glacier floodwaters carved the Red Deer Valley and is an area with rich deposits of fossils and dinosaur bones that have been unearthed from 75 million years ago. Drive the Dinosaur Trail and visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum which houses exhibits of dinosaur bones and fossils from the area.

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235 miles. Enjoy cowboy comfort with history and hospitality!

Experience daily life at Historic Reesor Ranch, a unique and authentic western Canadian fifth-generation (founded in 1904) working ranch located in the Cypress Hills, where wide open prairie meets majestic evergreen forest. Experience cattle drives, roundups, guided horseback riding and guided ATV tours. Hike the rolling landscape, birdwatch and stargaze.

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85 miles. Calgary is located 90 minutes from the Rocky Mountains and includes attractions such as the Calgary Tower, Glenbow Museum, the Botanical Gardens, great shopping and a variety of restaurants. It also plays host to the annual Calgary Stampede.

Book it with... Canada As You Like It The operator offers the itinerary on these pages, priced from £2,080pp. Thus includes flights, car hire and accommodation, plus full board and daily ride at Historic Reesor Ranch. canadaasyoulikeit.com

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22 / Manitoba

DAYs 1-2 Regina - Riding Mountain National park

Winnipeg

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Discover endless outdoor activities, iconic wildlife, Canada’s first brewery, Indigenous culture and the world’s only museum dedicated to global human rights

237 miles. Your itinerary first starts in Alberta, and continues through Regina, Saskatchewan, to Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba. Traveling east from Regina, enter Riding Mountain through the main gate at the south end of the park.

Riding Mountain is a gateway for endless outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, swimming, and wildlife viewing. You will find plenty of accommodation options to suit your vacation style, along with shopping, dining and easy recreation in the park nearby Wasagaming, the park’s townsite. Another option for a stay is the fullservice hotel, Elkhorn Resort, a five-minute drive from Wasagaming and complete with waterslides, a hot tub, separate chalets, riding stables, dining options, mineral pool and spa. It’s the perfect base for your Riding Mountain adventure.

DAY 3 Riding Mountain National Park Spend some time on beautiful Clear Lake, renting a kayak or Stand-Up Paddleboard, or cycle your way to the top of Bald Hill for spectacular views of the Manitoba escarpment. Spot bison and head south from Wasagaming on Highway 10, then follow Road 354 to Lake Audy. Chances are you’ll see other wildlife like black bear, elk, moose, and lynx along the way. Once you’ve had your fill of outdoor fun, get some retail therapy and roam the town for gifts,

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goods and Clear Lake merchandise. End your day with a sunset dinner cruise on Clear Lake with a Martese Cruise.

DAY 4 Riding Mountain National Park Winnipeg

DAY 5 winnipeg Start your day at The Forks, where the Assiniboine River meets the Red River and where people have been gathering for thousands of years. Walk along the upper paths and you’ll see stunning public art that celebrates the site’s Indigenous roots.

Inside The Forks Market you’ll find The Common, the city’s most popular dining hall, with a variety of food vendors along with wine and beer on tap. Enjoy a meal inside the market or on the sunny patio complete with river views. After, head to the nearby Canadian Museum for Human Rights, the only museum in the world dedicated to global human rights issues. Next, head to the Winnipeg Art Gallery to visit its stunning new addition, Qaumajuq.

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Winnipeg sits at ‘Mile 0’ at the eastern end of Yellowhead Highway

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167 miles. Take Highway 19 to exit the park through the historic East Gate, the only surviving original park gate structure and now a historic landmark.

Keep your eyes open for wildlife along the road. Stop for a photo at the gate then follow the road until you meet Highway 5.

Head south toward the town of Neepawa to visit Farmery Estate Brewery. This local brewery is the first in Canada to grow its own hops, barley, and rye. Take a tour of the brewery and hop yard and enjoy their latest brews before you get back on the road.

Head east on the Yellowhead Highway until you meet the TransCanada Highway. Drive east toward Winnipeg, Manitoba’s capital city and largest urban centre.

Stay in the historic Fort Garry Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre, only a short walk from The Forks, or stay downtown at the trendy Alt Hotel across from the Canada Life Centre, home of the Winnipeg Jets and the biggest concert venue in the city.

The architecture was inspired by Canada’s northern landscape and is home to more than 14,000 pieces of Inuit art, which are on display in the visible vault. The first of its kind in the world, Qaumajuq fosters a direct connection to the land, people and culture of the North.

On your second day in Winnipeg, visit Assiniboine Park Zoo. The Journey to Churchill exhibit features an underwater viewing tunnel to watch swimming polar bears and playful seals.

See Arctic fox, caribou, wolves, along with tigers, gibbons, and other exotic animals. Take your littles to the Nature Playground or spend some time in the tranquil Leo Mol Sculpture Garden. Then head to the airport to catch your flight home.

Book it with... A Canada specialist tour operator UK tour operators offering holiday options in Manitoba include Audley Travel, Wexas, Prestige Holidays, Premier Holidays, First Class Holidays, Canadian Affair and Trailfinders. Self-drive road trips, such as the above itinerary, can be tailormade for clients, along with other Manitoba itineraries. These include Churchill, which is the gateway to iconic experiences such as viewing polar bears and beluga whales in the wild.

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Top tip: For the ultimate Manitoba adventure extend your trip by adding a stay at Lazy Bear Lodge in Churchill to view polar bears

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24 / Ontario

Tobermory Manitoulin Island

Water, Views and Adventures

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Hit the road in Ontario for spectacular views, lakes, orchards, Indigenous experiences and much more DAY 1 Toronto Arrive into Toronto and spend the afternoon and evening exploring city attractions like the CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada and St. Lawrence Market.

106 miles: Pick up your rental car and drive to Blue Mountain Resort, a year-round soft-adventure haven on the Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. The village has independent shops, pubs and restaurants. Accommodation includes The Westin Trillium House and Blue Mountain Inn. Sign up for skiing on 2½ miles of skiable terrain, golf on a championship course, tennis, mountain biking, hiking and rock climbing.

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There’s waterside living and activities aplenty in muskoka lakes

DAY 3 blue mountain

Top tip: A glass-bottom boat cruise is a popular way to experience the crystalclear waters and rocky shorelines of Fathom Five National Marine Park

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Before breakfast take the open-air gondola up to the top of the mountain, to walking trails and spectacular views of the southern shores of Georgian Bay. On the way up and down you’ll notice the four-season Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster and a crazy golf course. Nearby attractions including Scenic Caves Nature Adventures, which has a suspension bridge from which to see the escarpment from 300 metres Look out! above Georgian Bay (the adventurous can try to ‘All you can eat’ fish and chips squeeze through a small gap called ‘Fatman’s Misery’) are available on Little Tub and Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain, with hot and cold Harbour in Tobermory pools, steam baths and saunas, hammocks and other relaxations areas set in a tranquil forest.

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day 4 Blue Mountain - Tobermory 95 miles: Travel across the top of the Niagara Escarpment, down into the Beaver Valley, one of Ontario’s apple-growing regions and stop at a vineyard to taste cold climate wines and ice wines, and an orchard for apple cider. Arrive in Tobermory late afternoon and explore the restaurants, gift shops, unique stores - even a brewery - that horseshoe around the town’s quaint Little Tub Harbour.

day 5 TOBERMORY Once a lumber and fishing community, today Tobermory is the gateway to two National Parks: Fathom Five National Marine Park and Bruce Peninsula National Park To experience the crystal-clear waters and rocky shorelines of Canada’s first National Marine Look out!

Park, take a glass-bottom boat tour around its The Township of Muskoka several islands. The cruise stops at Flowerpot Island, Lakes was North America’s where guests can get off and stroll to the flowerpotfirst dark sky preserve shaped limestone formations.

If you are lucky on the cruise you might see a black bear swimming from Cove Island to the mainland.

DAY 6 TOBERMORY - Manitoulin island A five-minute drive out of Tobermory brings you to the visitor centre at Bruce Peninsula National Park. Walk through the gallery that explains the geology, history and wildlife of the park. Several walking trails fan out from here, all leading to majestic cliffs, rock formations with names like Grotto and Natural Arch. Head back to Tobermory’s harbour and drive your car onto the MS Chi-Cheemaun, for the one-hour and 45-minute crossing across Georgian Bay to South Baymouth Terminal on Manitoulin Island.

DAYs 7-8 mANITOULIN - Muskoka region

Take a sunset cruise, with dinner and live music, from Little Current Harbour, Manitoulin Island

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270 miles. Sign up for a morning experience with Indigenousowned tour company, the Great Spirit Circle Trail. Activities include a ‘medicine walk, to learn all about the health-enhancing properties of the herbs and plants in the forest, hiking and paddling a canoe through the heart of Manitoulin on a labyrinth of inland lakes and rivers (a Canadian Signature Experience).

Leave the island after lunch for the long drive to Muskoka, a region of 1,500-plus lakes, pristine forest, jutting granite cliffs and characteristic small towns. Take a lake cruise aboard the Royal Mail Ship Segwun, North America’s oldest operating steamship, or drop by Muskoka Lakes Farm and Winery for its Bottle, Wagon and Wine Makers tour, also a Canadian Signature Experience.

Consider a day trip or two-day add-on to close-by Algonquin Provincial Park, with wildlife such as bear, moose and beaver.

DAY 9 muskoka region - TORONTO 130 miles. You could spend several days touring the backroads of Muskoka, or alternatively build in time to drive to Niagara Falls before returning your rental car at the airport for the flight home.

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provinces. Call a consultant for a quote on the above itinerary. audleytravel.com; 1-866-887-8847

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26 / Best of the East

Cities, Falls & Rivers TORONTO / KINGSTON MONTRÉAL / QUÉBEC CITY / OTTAWA / ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL PARK / HUNTSVILLE / NIAGARA FALLS

This route takes in four of Canada’s biggest cities, the country’s most famous waterfall, skirts the Saint Lawrence River and passes through communities in rural Québec

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DAY 3 Toronto - KINGSTON

View Canada’s most populous city from the CN Tower’s LookOut Level, whose EdgeWalk is a thrilling experience. Take a boat tour of the harbour or the ferry over to Toronto Islands to appreciate the city’s skyline. Foodies will enjoy the locally-sourced foods on offer at the St. Lawrence Market, while the pedestrianised Distillery District’s red-brick Victorian industrial buildings now house restaurants, cafés, art galleries and one-off speciality shops.

The city has outstanding museums, including the Royal Ontario Museum, whose collections span natural history, world cultures and art. Nearby, the Bata Shoe Museum offers something a little different: it showcases over 13,000 shoes, boots and related artefacts, spanning 4,500 years of footwear history.

162 miles. Pick up your rental car and drive to the historic city of Kingston. It is also known as the ‘Limestone City’ for its grand buildings, including City Hall.

Fort Henry National Historic Site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that recreates British military demonstrations.

DAYs 4-5 kingston - montrÉal 180 miles. En-route to Montréal stop at Gananoque to join a sightseeing cruise of the Thousand Islands region which straddles the Canada-USA border. Helicopter flights are also available from Gananoque, whose wood-built theatre offers entertainment by the waterfront.

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Top tip: En-route to Montréal stop at Gananoque to join a sightseeing cruise of the Thousand Islands region which straddles the Canada-USA border DAYs 11-12 OTTAWA-HUNTSVILLE 217 miles. Enjoy a scenic drive through Algonquin Provincial Park. Moose, beaver, birds and wolves are among the wild creatures that can be spotted in the park. Be sure to drop by the informative visitor centre and Algonquin Logging Museum.

Then head to the beautiful Muskoka region to Huntsville. Resort activities in Huntsville include canoeing, horse riding and hiking.

Algonquin Provincial Park

Wander Montréal at leisure on foot or sign up for a half-day city tour that will take in highlights such as the Olympic Complex, historic Old Montréal and the beautiful Notre Dame Basilica.

Mountain bike and scooter tours are also available.

Head to Mount Royal Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the brain behind New York’s Central Park, or consider a city food tour that will explore Montréal’s culinary heritage, stopping at the likes of the Jean Talon Market in Little Italy and Mile End’s Schwartz’s Deli, famed for smoked meat sandwiches.

DAYs 6-8 montrÉal - QUÉBEC CITY

DAYS 13-15 huntsville - NIAGAra FALLS 205 miles. Drive south, through the orchards and vineyards of the Niagara region. Hornblower Niagara Cruises and the Journey Behind the Falls reveal up close the power of Horseshoe Falls, while helicopter flights and the Falls Illumination provide great photo opportunities. The town has an abundance of tourist attractions. On your final day, drive the Niagara Parkway to Niagara-on-the-Lake to taste award-wining ice wines and a farmto-table meal. Then head to Toronto for the flight home.

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157 miles. Venture onto a scenic section of Route des Navigateurs (Navigators’ Route) to explore the St. Lawrence’s south bank. L’Anse du Port’s boardwalk presents opportunities to spot birds such as red-bellied woodpeckers and eastern phoebes.

Québec City is the only walled city in North America and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include the streets of the Petit-Champlain district, the famous hotel Le Château Frontenac and the Citadel and its fortifications.

For a full day trip, drive to Baie-Sainte-Catherine for a three-hour cruise on the St. Lawrence River in search of beluga and finback whales. En-route stop off at Montmorency Falls, which are higher than Niagara Falls. Here you can take an aerial tram from the base to the top of the falls or view them from a suspension bridge.

DAYs 9-10 QUÉBEC CITY - 0ttawa 277 miles. Dating from 1737, The Chemin du Roy (King’s Road) offers a scenic alternative to Autoroute 40 along the Saint Lawrence River. Highlights include Trois-Rivières’ Old Town and the church at Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade. If time allows make a detour to visit Mount-Tremblant, a popular year-round resort in the Laurentian Mountains which also offers hiking, kayaking and golf.

Ottawa is packed with world-class attractions including the National Gallery of Canada – see regional landscapes painted by artists known as the Group of Seven – the Rideau Canal and ByWard Market. And don’t miss the evening Sound and Light Show at Parliament Hill. The fabulous Canadian Museum of History is directly across the Ottawa River, in Gatineau.

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Electric scooters are a fun way to zip between vineyards in Niagaraon-the-Lake

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Historical architecture, Parisian-style cafés wondrous scenery, majestic landscapes, whale watching... and more FaiRMont le chÂteau FRontenac, QuÉBec city

DAY 1 MontRéAl Arrive in Montréal, where you will have the day to discover the city. Explore its art galleries and local speciality shops, stroll along the water’s edge and enjoy restaurants and cafés along streets that date back to the days of New France.

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159 miles. The slightly quicker way to drive to Québec City from Montréal is along Highway 20, on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River, although the north shore route along Highway 40 is that bit more scenic.

Once in Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, explore the narrow cobbled streets which wind steeply between Basse-Ville and Haute-Ville, which is crowned by the magnificent Château Frontenac. Alternatively, climb the Casse-Cou staircase or take the funicular connected to the Dufferin terrace, where the Château Frontenac overlooks the St. Lawrence River. Then enjoy a cruise along the river accompanied by an expert local guide.

DAY 3 Québec citY Enjoy a full day in Québec City at your leisure, exploring the many beautiful museums, historical architecture, designer boutiques and unwinding in Parisian-style cafés.

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Percé on the Gaspé Peninsula is surrounded by aweinspiring natural beauty

Top tip: In Québec City, make sure you stop at the Citadel where you might see Canadian troops staging a military ceremony

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DAY 4 Québec City - Rivière-du-loup 128 miles. Today’s drive takes you along the St. Lawrence River to Rivière-du-Loup. From the Park of the Luminous Cross you will enjoy a wide-reaching view of the town’s centre, the St. Lawrence and the five islands called Les Pèlerins.

The average flight time from London to Québec is 7.5 hours

DAY 5 Rivière-du-loup - Baie des Chaleurs 255 miles. Uncover the scenery and maritime lore of the Gaspé Peninsula as you travel to Baie des Chaleurs, which lies at the inlet of the Gulf of St. Lawrence between northern New Brunswick and eastern Québec. Make your way to the top of Mont SaintJoseph and visit the Oratoire Notre-Dame. The Mont-Saint-Joseph regional park offers outdoor activities, with 20 kilometres of mountain bike trails and 30 kilometres of hiking paths.

DAY 6 Baie Des Chaleurs - Percé 75 miles. Today's journey takes you along the Capitaine Fournier road, where you will be rewarded by an excellent view of the railway tunnel that crosses Cap de l’Enfer – Cape of Hell. kayaking, saguenay - lac st. jean

DAY 7 Percé Once the largest fishing port in the Gaspé Peninsula, Percé is now the gem of the entire Gaspé as it is surrounded by awe-inspiring natural beauty. Stroll along the boardwalk, and then enjoy the bustle of activities in the village, lined with restaurants and cafés, art studies and boutiques.

drive to Tadoussac, located where the Saguenay and St. Lawrence rivers meet. Here you will discover a place filled with marine life – minke whales, humpback whales, fin whales and blue whales come here to feed over the summer from May to October.

DAY 8 Percé - Parc De La Gaspésie

233 miles. Today, take a scenic drive into Saguenay. An excellent view of the waters below the Saguenay Fjord is to be had at the town of L’Anse-de-Roche, which is surrounded by majestic landscapes and where the sunsets are unforgettable.

174 miles. As you pass the eastern most tip of the peninsula, take time to visit Forillon National Park, with towering cliffs and beautiful lighthouses. Continue to the heart of the Gaspé Peninsula, for a wondrous mountainous spectacle in the Parc de la Gaspésie.

DAY 9 Parc De La Gaspésie This is a day for wildlife lovers! The park is the only place in Québec where caribou, moose and deer co-exist. You can enjoy viewing them as you hike along the 140km of hiking trails with breathtaking views across the park.

DAY 10 Parc De La Gaspésie - Tadoussac 177 miles. Today's drive will see you leave the Gaspé Region and

DAY 11 Tadoussac - Saguenay

DAY 12 Saguenay - Lac St. Jean 79 miles. Explore Saguenay Provincial Park, with its beautiful landscape along the north and south shores of the Saguenay Fjord. Look out for the dark amber water, a colour caused by the deep (250m) depth.

DAY 13 Lac St. Jean to Saint-Alexis-Des-Monts 169 miles. This area is well known as being an excellent spot to view bears in their natural habitat, as well as beavers and other enchanting wildlife.

DAY 14 Saint-Alexis-Des-Monts Enjoy a stay at Sacacomie Lodge or Lac à l’Eau Claire, where you will have access to a wide variety of activities like sailing and windsurfing on the picturesque lake.

DAY 15 Saint-Alexis-Des-Monts - Montréal 93 miles. Today, head back to Montréal for the flight back home.

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Lac Saint-Jean is known for its salmon fishing and blueberry industry

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Coastal escapes, high tides halifaX / Moncton / MiraMichi / Bathurst / edMundston / fredericton / st. andrews / saint John / fundy national park / shediac Spectacular coastline, local charm, rich culture, wildlife, quaint cities, authentic cuisine... and more DAYS 1-2 hAliFAx - MonCton 113 miles. After flying from the UK to Halifax, Nova Scotia, pick up your rental car and drive to Moncton. This is a major urban centre where English and French Acadian culture blend harmoniously to create a unique community.

DAY 3 MonCton - MirAMiChi 91 miles. Follow the Acadian Coastal drive north through coastal towns and villages. Visit Kouchibouguac National Park, where lush mixed-wood forests lead to colorful salt marshes and warm ocean beaches. Take a trip to the City of Miramichi and its valley, which is all about authentic spirit, nature, and a sense of renewal.

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Top tip: Experience the world’s highest tides, then enjoy the perfect relaxing coastal experience through beach days and starry nights Valley area and Edmundston. This pleasant city offers fine dining, dramatic architecture and defiant history with a French flavour.

DAY 7 eDMunDSton - FreDeriCton 169.3 miles. Take the spectacular River Valley Scenic Drive, which hugs the St. John River, arguably the most picturesque river in Atlantic Canada. A stop at the Grand Falls Gorge is a must, as is a stop at Hartland to see the longest covered bridge in the world.

DAY 4 MirAMiChi

DAY 8 FreDeriCton

Spend the day exploring. Famous for its world-class salmon fishing and local friendliness, this is one city that lets you experience the best of what the great outdoors has to offer.

DAY 5 MirAMiChi - BAthurSt 48.5 miles. Take a leisurely drive, following the Acadian Coastal Drive on to Bathurst. Bathurst is home of the K.C Irving Regional Centre and the Royal Canadian Legion War Museum. Take a stroll around delightful Bathurst Harbour.

DAY 6 BAthurSt - eDMunDSton 128 miles. Continue along the scenic Appalachian Range Route.

Follow the River Valley Scenic Drive into the upper St. John River

New Brunswick’s capital is rich in culture and riverside beauty. Visit the newly-expanded Beaverbrook Art Gallery; discover Fredericton’s past in the Historic Garrison District; see top bands at the awardwinning Harvest Music Festival; walk or bike over 115 km of riverside trails; explore the Saint John River by kayak or canoe.

DAYS 9-10 FreDeriCton - St. AnDrewS 83 miles. St. Andrews is an iconic seaside escape! It is a charming resort town where you will shop in the historic downtown to find that unique treasure made by local artists and artisans. Then enjoy a tall ship nature cruise through the narrow island passages of the Deer Island Archipelago en route to the open Bay of Fundy. In season, expect see whales, porpoises, seals, seabirds and bald eagles.

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DAY 11 St. Andrews - Saint John 64 miles. Take a leisurely drive along the Fundy Coastal Drive to Saint John, New Brunswick’s largest city. Steeped in history and with lots to see and do, places to visit include Carleton Martello Tower National Historic Site, the old city market, Loyalist House, the New Brunswick Museum and the Reversing Falls.

DAY 12 Saint John - Fundy National Park Area 77 miles. Enjoy a Saint John city tour before joining the spectacular Fundy Coastal Drive. En-route visit the Sea Caves of St. Martins before exploring the Fundy Trail Parkway. Continue east to the Fundy National Park, with its coastal cliffs, forest clad hills, deep rich valleys and rolling meadows.

DAY 13 Fundy National Park Area The park is renowned for its hiking trails, with over 104 kms of trails to choose from, ranging from easy half-kilometre loops to a demanding 50-kilometre circuit around the park. The park is a haven for bird watchers, golfers, cyclists, canoeists and naturalists.

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DAY 14 THE HOPEWELL ROCKS - Shediac 69 miles. Be sure to visit The Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park, home of the world’s highest tide. At high tide, you can paddle a sea kayak around the tops of the sea stack wonders. At low tide, walk the ocean floor and explore coves.

DAY 15 Shediac - Halifax 166 miles. A vacation paradise on New Brunswick’s spectacular eastern seashore. Known as the Lobster Capital of the World for lobster fishing, processing plants, live-lobster tanks and the famous Lobster Festival, this is where you’ll find The World’s Largest Lobster.

Book it with... Wexas A 17-day tailor-made self-drive, combining some of the natural wonders and scenic driving routes of New Brunswick, is priced from £2,440pp, including flights. wexas.com; 020 7590 0605.

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Urbania Halifax Lunenburg

Lighthouses & Outdoor Adventure HALIFAX / LUNENBURG / KEJIMKUJIK / DIGBY / WOLFVILLE / URBANIA / ADVOCATE HARBOUR / BADDECK / PLEASANT BAY / INGONISH / LISCOMB

Take a road rip around one of Canada’s most scenic and enchanting provinces

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Kejimkujik National Park

whales and dolphins in the bay of fundy

Hike Cape Split Provincial Park and explore Nova Scotia ‘Wine Country’. Wolfville is perfectly nestled amongst the majority of Nova Scotia’s wineries in the Annapolis Valley.

DAYS 1-2 halifax

DAY 7-8 Urbania - Advocate Harbour

Halifax, located on one of the world’s largest natural harbours, bears all the hallmarks of both a modern and historic city.

Walk or rent a bike and explore the city or take to the water either by kayak, a tall-ship sailing tour or the Harbour Hopper – an amphibious tour on land and water.

Evening entertainment is abundant with unique cocktail bars, local craft breweries and live music in many of the pubs.

65 miles / 100 miles. Experience the one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure - Tidal Bore Rafting. As 100 billion tonnes of water rush into the Bay of Fundy, take an adrenalin-inducing Zodiac ride on tidal bore waves, feel the rush of mud sliding and float on the world’s highest tides. Travel to the north side of the Bay of Fundy and explore Cape Chignecto Provincial Park, featuring backcountry and day-use trails, magnificent beaches and sea kayaking.

Discover sea stacks, lava tubes, coastal caves, towering arches, waterfalls and the ‘Three Sisters’ rock formation.

DAYs 3-4 halifax - lunenburg - Kejimkujik 90 miles / 55 miles. Visit the working fishing village of Peggy’s Cove and take a photo of one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world. Guided sea kayaking or Stand-Up Paddleboard tours offer the chance to come up close to seals, porpoise, and seabirds. The seafaring town of Lunenburg, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasts a colourful waterfront, narrow streets, and captivating architecture.

Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site offers visitors the opportunity to hike one of the 15 trails through woodlands or canoe one of the waterways used by the native Mi’kmaq.

When the sun sets, visit the Sky Circle and don’t forget to look up and gaze at the incredible dark sky.

DAYs 5-6 Digby – Wolfville 40 miles / 85 miles. Spot some of the 12 species of whale in the Bay of Fundy on a thrilling zodiac boat adventure! The worldfamous bay is Nova Scotia’s premier eco-tourism destination.

DAYs 9-10 Baddeck 240 miles. Baddeck is described as the beginning and the end of Cape Breton Island’s world-famous Cabot Trail. Cape Breton Island has been named the number one Island in North America by both Condé Nast Traveler and Travel and Leisure magazine.

Nestled along the shore of the Bras d’Or Lake, this town is a favourite stop for sailors and those looking for tranquil beauty in the heart of the island.

Hike to the waterfall in Uisge Bàn Falls Provincial Park, then enjoy fresh lobster and authentic Celtic entertainment.

DAYs 11-12 Pleasant Bay - Ingonish 80 miles / 40 miles. The world-famous Cabot Trail weaves through the Cape Breton Highlands National Park of magnificent highlands and coastal wilderness. Offering 26 hiking trails, camping, geocaching, golf, cycling, wildlife, beaches, and stunning

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The 298 km Cabot Trail is a highway that weaves through The Cape Breton Highlands National Park

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Top tip: Visit Peggy’s Cove early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid the crowds and capture that pictureperfect Instagrammable moment look-offs along with the parks most popular trail, the Skyline Trail. Pleasant Bay and Ingonish offer whale-watching tours and fabulous ocean views. Popular stops and hikes along the way include Black Brook Beach, Beulach Ban Falls and the Aspy Trail, which has kaleidoscopic colour and scenery, especially in the fall.

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190 miles. Explore Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore from Liscomb with over 15 kilometres of hiking trails, a swinging bridge and manmade salmon ladder. Visit Taylor Head Provincial Park, where the long stretch of white sand is perfect for beachcombing, or take a boat trip along the Liscomb River and out into the Atlantic Ocean.

LLunenburg is a designated

UNESCO World Heritage Site with a colourful waterfront

DAY 15 Halifax 110 miles. Head back to Halifax along Marine Drive and squeeze in one last memorable adventure such as cycling on the Salt Marsh Trail, part of the Trans Canada Trail, a leisurely walk along a sandy beach or out on the water on a surfboard.

Book it with... Windows on the Wild.

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See rugged coastlines, heritage sites, lighthouses, whales and other wildlife in a region known for its abundant seafood

DAYs 1-2 Halifax The waters around Nova Scotia’s provincial capital are rich in marine life, including the minke, pilot and fin whales frequently seen during whale-watching cruises. Head to Halifax Citadel National Historic Site’s star-shaped fortress, built by the British military who founded the town in 1749, for great views and reenactments of the 78th Highlanders and the Royal Artillery. See the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 then take a short boardwalk stroll to the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market.

DAYs 3-4 HALIFAX - Liverpool 91 miles. Follow Nova Scotia’s Lighthouse Route for picturepostcard fishing villages, historic lighthouses, charming coves and crashing surf. Stop at Peggy’s Cove, a rustic fishing village.

Pause near Bluenose Golf Club for a vista of UNESCO World Heritage Site Lunenburg’s colourful facades and continue to Blue Rocks for a scenic stroll by moored fishing boats. Stop in Liverpool to see its colonial captains’ homes and scenic seaside accommodations. halifax

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The fish shack sitting out in the water at Blue Rocks is one of the most photographed sites in Atlantic Canada

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DAYs 5-6 LIVERPOOL - Digby 82 miles. Travelling from Nova Scotia’s east coast to its western edge, stop at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site for its wildlife and stone carvings reflecting the region’s Mi’kmaq heritage.

Hire a canoe to explore waterways away from Look out! walking trails, and take time to notice the skies above Stay alert for whale sightings Kejimkujik and the beautiful twinkling panorama of on the ferry across the Bay stars in Nova Scotia’s only Dark Sky Preserve. of Fundy between Digby Stop in the pretty town of Annapolis Royal to explore and Saint John Fort Anne National Historic Site. Then relax in Digby whilst enjoying some famous Digby scallops. Be sure to take a photo of colourful fishing boats in the harbour.

DAYS 7-8 St Andrew’s-by-the-Sea 110 miles. The best way to get from Digby to St. Andrews By-TheSea is by taking the car ferry and driving, which takes around four hours. First, stop on the other side of the Bay of Fundy in Saint John, where the New Brunswick Museum illustrates the province’s industrial heritage and natural history.

St. Andrews is an attractive town with independent stores and a blockhouse built to repel American attacks in the War of 1812.

Check the tide before crossing to Ministers Island to visit the grand summer home of railway magnate Sir William van Horne.

Take ferries or drive via Maine to reach U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt’s summer home and Head Harbour Lightstation on Campobello Island.

DAYS 9-10 MIRIMACHI 190 miles. Pause at Kings Landing living history museum near Fredericton, to gain insights into bygone rural life in Atlantic Canada. Driving in this part of the world means passing charming wood-covered bridges – New Brunswick has over 50 of them. The covers protects the bridges against inclement weather.

View starry night skies at Kouchibouguac National Park, whose beaches and forest trails make it a great place for walks. Bears and moose count among the wild animals to look out for.

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Top tip: Meander at lesiure and make it all about the journey! Build in time for unscheduled scenic stops and photo opportunities along the way DAYS 11-12 Charlottetown 166 miles. Stop in Shediac, New Brunswick, known as the ‘Lobster Capital of the World’. At the western entrance to the town is a 90-ton sculpture called ‘The World’s Largest Lobster’.

Cross the Northumberland Strait on the eight-mile Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island, whose farmhousedotted landscape is the setting of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s novel Anne of Green Gables. Green Gables Heritage Place is at Cavendish, close to the sandy beaches of Prince Edward Island National Park.

Learn how Canada became a nation at Charlottetown’s Province House National Historic Site and neighbouring Confederation Centre of the Arts.

DAYS 13-14 Baddeck - Halifax 218 miles. Cross by ferry to Caribou, Nova Scotia, to experience one of Canada’s top scenic drives, the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island. Have lunch overlooking the water in Cheticamp before heading north on the island for the circular walk at Cape Breton Highlands National Park’s four-mile Skyline Trail.

Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site at Baddeck outlines the achievements of the telephone’s inventor in his former summer home. Return to Halifax and overnight before the flight back to the UK the following day.

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Discover Halifax’s Titanic connections at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

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The True Tastes of PEI NORTH CAPE / GREEN GABLES SHORE / DALVAY BAY / GREENWICH NATIONAL PARK / CHARLOTTETOWN

Coastal drives, lighthouses, fruit-filled orchards, farmers’ markets, historic sites, Anne of Green Gables and lobster sushi DAY 1 Halifax Fly into Halifax, Nova Scotia, pick up your rental car and make your way to your overnight hotel. Options include the Lord Nelson Hotel in the heart of downtown. The hotel, with a magnificent lobby featuring a gold leaf ceiling that was hand-finished in 1928

by Italian craftsmen, overlooks the city’s Public Gardens.

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Charlottetown is a walkable city. Visit Founders’ Food Hall & Market for local fare

East Point, the easternmost extremity of PEI

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Canada’s Food Island

DAY 2 North Cape Coastal Drive 171 miles. Make an early start and head north to Prince Edward Island. Explore the North Cape Coastal Drive – this area offers a unique blend of the province’s best sightseeing, natural attractions, cultural experiences and engaging people.

Picturesque Arlington Orchard features 40 varieties of apples, pears and plums. In the spring take pictures of the lush, fragrant blossoms. At Rennies U-Pick, pick your own strawberries and take a tour of the grounds, then visit Milligan’s Wharf and sample fresh local lobster. Overnight at the Northport Pier Inn.

DAY 3 Green Gables Shore 50 miles. Green Gables Shore offers the perfect combination of Island scenery, culture and food artisans! Visit Kensington and the old stone railway station (a National Historic Site), the church of St. Mary’s before continuing on to Cavendish, home of Anne of Green Gables. Visit Anne of Green Gables Chocolates at Avonlea Village – they are handmade before your eyes. Seaside food outlets feature the world-renowned Malpeque oysters, Island Blue mussels, and more lobster! Overnight at Dalvay by the Sea.

DAY 4 Dalvay Bay

Top tip: Time a visit during the Fall

Flavours Culinary Festival, the Tyne Valley International Oyster Festival or the PEI International Shellfish Festival

31 miles. Enjoy a leisurely day of beachcombing, cycling, kayaking, or hiking. Dalvay by the Sea hotel is right on the beach in the national park which features miles of beautiful beach, sand dunes, and forest trails. These diverse habitats provide a home for plants and animals including the endangered Piping Plover, Red Fox, and American Bald Eagle. Tonight, dine at Dalvay By The Sea – which is memorable for cuisine, ambience and personal service. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited on their honeymoon.

DAY 5 Points East Coastal Drive 78 miles. The eastern section of the island features treasures

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such as Greenwich National Park with spectacular nature trails and some of the largest sand dunes in North America.

The East Point Lighthouse is one of many in the region with stunning views. For a truly unique dinning experience, try the Fire Works Feast at the Inn at Bay Fortune, where chefs create menus using ingredients from their organic farm, herb gardens and a roster of farmers and fisherfolk. Overnight at Bay Fortune.

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Fresh Prince Edward Island lobster

DAY 6 Points East Coastal Drive 50 miles. Today relax and enjoy some of the onsite amenities such as yoga, meditation or wandering the beautiful grounds and discover rows of heirloom vegetables and fragrant herb gardens growing on the organic farm. Overnight at Bay Fortune.

Three miles. Charlottetown, the Capital of Prince Edward Island is a perfectly walkable town. Visit Founders’ Food Hall & Market, Great George National Historic Street, or the popular pedestrian Street Victoria Row. Take in “Anne of Green Gables – The Musical™” that has been delighting audiences for over 50 years.

Music fills the tree-lined streets which are the perfect backdrop for an evening dinner at one of the many local outdoor cafés.

Overnight at The Great George, Charlottetown.

DAY 8 Charlottetown Three miles. Join the Taste the Town tour, a culinary walking tour of downtown Charlottetown. The tour features tastings of unique Island foods such as lobster sushi, mussels, craft beer - and chocolate-dipped potato chips. In the afternoon visit one of the many Farmers Markets that are set up in the downtown core of Charlottetown. Overnight at The Great George, Charlottetown.

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DAY 7 Charlottetown

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Green Gables Shore offers the perfect combination of Island scenery, culture and food artisans

DAY 9 Halifax This morning you will depart for Halifax, staying in an overnight hotel such as the Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites.

DAY 10 Halifax With memories and experiences of Canada’s natural province still vivid, fly back to the UK, arriving back home on day 11.

Book it with... Wexas An 11-day tailor-made self-drive culinary tour of Prince Edward Island starts from £2,605pp, including flights. Stops include Halifax, Northport, Dalvay by the Sea, Bay Fortune, Charlottetown and Halifax, with an emphasis on sampling the province’s finest seafood and freshest produce.

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Discover a New Found Land ST. JOHN’S / AVALON PENISULA / TRINITY & BONAVISTA / TWILLINGATE / GROS MORNE NATIONAL PARK / ST. ANTHONY / STEADY BROOK / DEER LAKE

Explore historic St. John’s, picturesque villages, walking trails, rugged coastal scenery, ancient communities, a freshwater fjord and Viking artefacts St. Anthony Twillingate

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PARCS CANADA

Spot an Atlantic puffin or even an iceberg at Bay Bulls on the Avalon Peninsula

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DAYs 1-2 St. John’s Arrive in St. John’s, the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador and pick up your rental car. Enjoy two days of sightseeing in St. John’s.

Explore The Rooms art gallery and museum, and then drive up Signal Hill National Historic Site for spectacular views. Later, drive out to Cape Spear National Historic Site, the most easterly point in North America. Visit one of the province’s most photographed places, Quidi Vidi Village, near downtown St. John’s. Pause at Quidi Vidi Brewery for a refreshing iceberg beer. .

DAY 3 St. John’s – Avalon Peninsula

216 miles (return). Drive to Bay Bulls to take a boat excursion to see whales and the Atlantic puffin – if you’re lucky you may even

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spot an iceberg! Along the way explore the little villages that dot the coastline. After your whale watching excursion you may want to continue to Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve.

The reserve is settled by thousands of sea birds nestled along the rocky shore’s edge, including thousands of northern gannets.

Return to St. John’s this evening.

DAYs 4-6 St. John’s – Trinity & Bonavista 160 miles. Today, make your way to the Bonavista Peninsula.

Visit the Ryan Premises National Historic Site at Bonavista, a 19th century replica fish processing factory. Nearby you will also find the red-and-white striped Bonavista Lighthouse.

Explore the enchanting village of Trinity with its restored colourful

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Top tip: From May to the end of August offers the best opportunities for seeing icebergs, whales, and seabirds Historic Site where three ancient cemeteries of the Maritime Archaic People were discovered.

Visit the L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, comprising the remains of the earliest European settlement in the Americas.

The colony of Vinland was excavated in the 1960s and the artefacts are on display. Walk to the original village and discover the full scale replicas of Norse buildings. . cavendish walking trail

houses. Set along a dramatic coastline, here you’ll discover a sense of Newfoundland and Labrador’s history and nature.

Join the Trinity Pageant, a walking theatre that meanders through the village enticing viewers to live the history of the area.

Visit nearby Port Rexton to hike the Skerwink Trail. This easy and enjoyable walking trail takes you along the rugged coastline for spectacular views of the surrounding villages, set against a backdrop of the ocean. .

DAY 7 Trinity - St. Twillingate

192 miles. Drive through Terra Nova National Park, home to coniferous forests, ponds and a plethora of walking trails.

Continue towards Twillingate. In Boyd’s Cove make another stop at the Beothuk Interpretive Centre and visit an ancient Beothuk village discovered by archaeologists in the 1980s.

Arrive in Twillingate, grab your camera and head out on the ocean with an afternoon iceberg watch boat tour, where you will have an opportunity to see icebergs, whales, sunsets and spectacular views.

DAY 13 St. Anthony – Steady Brook

284 miles. Make your way back down the peninsula to Steady Brook. This picturesque community is surrounded by beautiful mountains with the Humber River flowing through its heart.

DAY 14 Steady Brook – Deer Lake 25 miles. Upon check out, drive to Deer Lake. Return your rental car and depart from Deer Lake International Airport.

Book it with... Discover the World The tailor-made 14-day self-drive itinerary decribed on these pages starts at £1,688pp, excluding flights. Accommodations, activities, some meals, and car rental are included. discover-the-world.com; 01737 214 250.

DAYs 8-10 Twillingate – Gros Morne National Park 241 miles. Head west today to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Gros Morne National Park. This wild and rugged landscape was shaped by colliding continents and ancient glaciers, and is scattered with little villages, bare-topped mountains, fjords and dense forests populated by moose and caribou.

Enjoy an included boat tour on the spectacular freshwater fjord of Western Brook Pond. This vast landlocked fjord is a breathtaking sight, carved by glaciers and home to countless waterfalls and wildlife. Take a hike on the Lookout Trail which provides panoramic views of the park, or tackle the Tablelands Hiking Trail, a short track that cuts across the barren rock of the earth’s mantle.

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DAYs 11-12 Gros Morne National Park – St. Anthony 183 miles. Today you’ll follow the Viking Trail route north to St. Anthony. Allow time for a stop at the Port au Choix National

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