If there is one part of our beautiful country travellers flock to it is probably the west. With stunning nature and incredible wildlife the west has some amazing things to offer. And it doesn't have to be about challenging yourself by trekking deep into the mountains.
Here are our best leisurely tours and holidays that let you discover the Yukon, British Columbia and Alberta without breaking a sweat.
Rocky Mountain Discovery
12 days from CA$4699
Leisurely Small Group Hiking, Nature & Wildlife Holiday
Discover the best of Canada's Rocky Mountain on this journey from Vancouver, British Columbia to Calgary, Alberta. Visit BC's capital Victoria, the resort town of Whistler, the small community of Blue River, Jasper and its beautiful surrounds, the Icefields Parkway, stunning Lake Louise and Banff. En-route do some light walking, enjoy a boat cruise, perhaps do some whitewater rafting or find some of the wildlife the region is known for. See this trip
Self-drive Alberta - The Icefields Parkway
6 days from CA$1035
Self-drive Holiday
Alberta's Icefields Parkway is known for its striking lookout spots and easy access to great hiking trails. One of the best drives in the world, this drive will take you through spectacular mountains and past some of the most beautiful lakes in Canada.
Bears & Whales of Vancouver Island
10 days from CA$6575
Leisurely Small Group Nature & Wildlife Holiday
Experience fantastic wildlife and nature on Canada's Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia. Walk past giant trees at Cathedral Grove, observe whales and black bears near Tofino, experience salmon runs and the animals they attract, explore trails and beaches on foot and paddle a kayak and spot eagles, seals, sea lions and dolphins. See this trip
Self-drive the Yukon - Dempster Highway to Inuvik
17 days from CA$2241
Self-drive Holiday
Everyone's dream trip - drive a car along Yukon's Dempster Highway all the way to Inuvik in the Arctic. Along the way, stop in famous towns like Whitehorse, Skagway, Haines and Dawson City. Is this the year you will make this dream come true?
Best of the Rockies
11 days from CA$5249
Leisurely / Moderate Small Group Nature & Wildlife, Mixed-Activity Holiday
Canada's Rockies at their best! From pretty Vancouver, travel up to Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler and on to Wells Gray and Jasper. Continue on the Icefields Parkway to Yoho National Park, Lake Louise, Banff and Calgary. On this journey through British Columbia and Alberta there is plenty of time to engage in exciting activities from taking in viewpoints, to hiking, gondola and helicopter rides, cycling, zip-lining, mountain biking, a guided glacier hike, white water rafting, canoeing or visit a hot spring. See this trip
Self-drive BC - Pacific Coast Circuit
11 days from CA$2439
Self-drive Holiday
Enjoy the best of Canada's west coast as you circle through Whistler, the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island. Drive the Sea to Sky Highway, explore Quadra Island, walk the rainforests at Tofino and enjoy some small-city life in Victoria, BC's capital. See this trip
Wildlife of Western Canada
15 days from CA$6649
Leisurely / Moderate Small Group Nature & Wildlife, Mixed-Activity Holiday
Enjoy the best of Western Canada on this journey from Alberta's Calgary to British Columbia's Vancouver. Take in the best sites such as Banff, Lake Louise, the Icefields Parkway, Jasper and Tweedsmuir. Along the way there are plenty of activities such as walks, hikes, gondola rides, wildlife viewing and canoeing. From Bella Coola you take the Inside Passage to Tofino on Vancouver Island where huge trees, rainforest, a boat trips and more activities await. See this trip
Self-drive BC and Alberta - Best of the West
17 days from CA$2981
Self-drive Holiday
All the highlights of Western Canada in one self-drive tour. Enjoy the wines of Kelowna, a stay at Emerald Lake Lodge, leisure time in Banff and Jasper NP's and drive the Icefields Parkway. Explore Wells Gray Provincial Park and Whistler before heading over to Vancouver Island's Pacific Rim National Park near Tofino and a final two nights in Victoria. This is truly the best British Columbia and Alberta have to offer in one great self-drive holiday. See this trip
Circle the Canadian Rockies
19 days from CA$5864
Moderate Small Group Hiking, Nature & Wildlife Holiday
See all the highlights of Western Canada and more on this splendid circle trip through British Columbia and Alberta. Drive the length of Vancouver Island, discover the First Nations cultures and wilderness of Northern BC, explore Jasper and its pretty surrounds, drive the Icefields Parkway before hitting Calgary, the resort town of Banff and stunning Lake Louise. Via Golden you move to the wineries of the Okanagan Valley, before discovering the mountains around the village of Whistler. See this trip
NWT - Aurora at Blachford Lake Lodge
5 Days and up, from CA$2245
Leisurely / Moderate Private Journey
Spend two nights at the remote Blachford Lake Lodge in the Northwest Territories where you can engage in activities such as snowshoeing, cross country skiing, hiking, igloo building, quinzhee building, wildlife tracking, ice fishing, fat tire biking, skating and hockey and of course Aurora viewing. See this trip
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Get away to Nimmo Bay
3-7 days from CA$4485
Leisurely to Moderate Mixed-Activity Private Journey
The scent of cedar in the air. The taste of sea salt on your tongue. The thrill of observing animals in the wild. The rush of discovery. The stillness of the forest. A longing to reconnect. Welcome to Nimmo Bay.
Accessible by air Nimmo Bay is the only development in this area of British Columbia’s wild Great Bear Rainforest. The remote location, tailored itineraries, and unparalleled hospitality offer guests wilderness, wildlife, and wellness experiences by land, water, and sky, including Coastal Safaris, Helicopter Adventures, Wellness Experiences, and Culinary Journeys. See this trip.