A baker's dozen of adventure travel holidays in Canada
With the Canadian Government temporarily advising against foreign travel, now is a good time to look at adventure travel in Canada.
Here is a line-up of active adventure holidays across our beautiful land. Self-guided and guided small group tours, cycling and hiking, for all levels of abilities.
Small Group Holiday
7 days from CA$1960
Physical Rating: Moderate
Johnstone Strait, separating Canada's Vancouver Island from British Columbia's mainland, is recognized as one of the best places in the world to kayak with orcas. This fantastic kayak adventure may also have you encounter black bear, bald eagle, seals and sea lions, dolphins, and occasionally even other whale species.
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British Columbia - Hike the West Coast Trail
Small Group Holiday
9 days from CA$2099
Physical Rating: Moderate / Challenging
The stunning West Coast Trail on British Columbia's Vancouver Island is an experience not to be taken lightly. Weather, tough trail conditions and tides can conspire to make this a tough trek. Yet the rewards are enormous: stunning scenery, incredible wildlife and a sense of being out in the middle of nowhere make this one of Canada's premier treks.
Alberta and BC - Hike the Rockies
Small Group Holiday
15 days from CA$3950
Physical Rating: Moderate
Hike the best of Canada's Rocky Mountains. Walk the canyons of Waterton Lakes National Park, hike alpine trails in Banff National Park and be in awe of the views over Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks at Lake Louise. Enjoy a drive along the Icefields Parkway and hike the Columbia Icefield before heli-hiking at the foot of Mt Assiniboine. This trip truly packs in the best scenery of Alberta and British Columbia.
Yukon - Hike the Tombstone Range
Small Group Holiday
9 days from CA$2699
Physical Rating: Moderate / Challenging
The dramatic wind-carved peaks of Tombstone Territorial Park are perhaps the Yukon's most famous image. Exciting backpacking is augmented by stunning views, plenty of wildlife and a sense of being in the middle of nowhere. This is some of Northern Canada's best hiking.
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Newfoundland - Hike Gros Morne
Small Group Holiday
7 days from CA$2899
Physical Rating: Moderate
Newfoundland's Gros Morne National Park needs little introduction - virtually every Canadian knows the iconic image of Western Brook Pond, a boat tour on which is included in your vacation. This tour takes you on the best day hikes in the park, including the Look Out Hills and the summit of Gros Morne Mountain.
Small Group Holiday
8 days from CA$3299
Physical Rating: Tough
Landscapes in Canada's Arctic are large and so you will feel dwarfed by the mountains in Baffin Island's Auyuittuq National Park. On this trek you may see arctic fox, seals, polar bears and bowhead whales as well as icebergs. This is some of Nunavut and indeed Canada's finest hiking.
Self-guided cycling in Quebec - Route des Bleuets
Self-Guided Trip
6 days from CA$850
Physical Rating: Leisurely
Quebec's Blueberry Cycling Route circles Lac-Saint-Jean on a 250 kms paved route, taking you through small towns, picturesque farmland and forests and by pale wooden houses and shining church spires. Blueberry farms, microbreweries and cheese shops abound and with short cycling days there will be plenty of opportunities to indulge in all the great food and sights this route has to offer.
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Self-guided cycling in Quebec - Le P'tit Train Du Nord
Self-Guided Trip
5 days from CA$999
Physical Rating: Leisurely
The Laurentians are host to gorgeous lakes, deep forests and small communities, once connected by rail. Now you can cycle the rail trail on a leisurely 200 kms ride through this wonderful area. Don't forget to fill your picnic basket with some of the great cheese and wine available at local stores!
Self-guided hiking in Quebec - Charlevoix
Self-Guided Trip
7 days from CA$1990
Physical Rating: Moderate
The Traversée de Charlevoix is one of Canada's best long-distance hiking trails outside of the Rockies. We take the issue of planning out of your hands by transferring your luggage from hut to hut so you only need to carry a day pack. This leaves you to enjoy the pristine Quebec wilderness of this UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, carrying only a day pack.
Self-guided cycling in Nova Scotia - Rum Runners Trail
Self-Guided Trip
6 days from CA$1390
Physical Rating: Leisurely