There’s a lot more to Canada than just maple syrup and Mounties. The world’s second-largest country boasts breathtaking landscapes, incredible wildlife and cities rich with cultural and historical treasures.
Towering over turquoise lakes, the Rocky Mountains offer one of Canada’s most iconic and rewarding travel experiences
From grizzlies, spirit bears and polar bears to moose and bald eagles, thrilling wildlife experiences await
Luxury rail journeys deliver fine dining, panoramic views and a relaxed way to see the country in style
The world’s longest coastline, a rich maritime heritage, scenic cruises and wonderful whale watching
Warm summers, vivid autumn colours and world-class skiing in spectacular mountain settings
A self-drive itinerary through the rearing Rocky Mountains provides some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world. The views are just as good aboard luxury train, the Rocky Mountaineer, whose all-daylight journeys connect vibrant Vancouver to either Banff or Jasper.
On the unforgiving tundra of the Hudson Bay coast, guests can spot polar bears on their annual migration and may even catch a glimpse of the ethereal Northern Lights. In British Columbia, remote luxury lodges offer rare opportunities to watch grizzly and spirit bears catching salmon in the wild.
You can kayak with orcas off Vancouver Island and spot humpbacks, belugas and even blue whales in Quebec’s Saguenay Fjord. In Ontario, Niagara Falls plunges 20 storeys as if into oblivion. While in the maritime province of Newfoundland & Labrador, folk stock their freezers with fragments of passing icebergs.
It's not all about wildlife and wilderness though. In Montréal, Parisian flare mixes with the bustle of a cutting-edge city. Built by the French in the 17th century, Québec City is a worthy UNESCO World Heritage site. While Toronto offers breathtaking views from the top of the CN Tower.
Canada is rewarding in every season. Summer offers long, warm days for exploring its lakes, mountains and vibrant cities, while autumn brings dramatic colours to forests from Ontario to the Maritimes. Spring arrives with blossom-filled parks and quieter trails, and winter transforms the country into a wonderland of snowy landscapes, festive charm and exceptional skiing.
The Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve on Vancouver Island is one of the planet’s last remaining tracts of temperate rainforest, home to black bears, wolves, cougars, bald eagles, seals, orcas and huge pods of grey whales. Treading lightly upon this fragile environment is one of Canada’s finest off-grid retreats, Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, accessible only via seaplane from Vancouver or by boat from Tofino.
Originally built for pioneering mountaineers, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is now one of Canada’s most luxurious retreats – a romantic château on the shore of turquoise Lake Louise, surrounded by soaring peaks and the pristine wilderness of Banff National Park.
Located at the foot of the Whistler Blackcomb mountains, this fabulous resort is the perfect setting for a rustic adventure year-round. Guests are treated to chic accommodations, fine dining and a lavish spa, and all just a short stroll away from Whistler Village and ski lifts up the mountain.
Designed in the style of a Loire Valley château complete with elegant copper roofs and striking turrets, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac rises high above Old Québec, offering impeccable service and sweeping views of the St Lawrence River and the city’s historic streets.
A strong contender for the most luxurious hotel in town, the Four Seasons Hotel Montreal is more boutique in feel than other Four Seasons offerings, with fantastic rooms and suites, one of the city’s best spas and dining options helmed by celebrity chef, Marcus Samuellsson.
Built in 1888 by the Canadian Pacific Railway to resemble a Scottish baronial castle, Fairmont Banff Springs – or the ‘Castle in the Rockies’ as it’s affectionately known – sits right in the heart of Banff National Park, offering picture-perfect views in every direction.
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