Canada tours discovery guide
From the craggy shores of Newfoundland in the east to Victoria’s manicured gardens in the west, Canada’s abundant natural beauty stretches far. Between these borders, the country unfurls the French charm of Montreal, the majesty of Ontario’s Niagara Falls, and the unspoiled wilderness of Banff National Park.
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What to know before you go
POPULATION
It may be the second-largest country in the world by land area, but Canada’s population clocks in at a more modest 40 million residents. Among them are Indigenous peoples, including First Nations, Metis, and Inuit, with deep cultural and historical ties to the land.
CAPITAL
Small-but-mighty Ottawa became the Canadian capital in 1857, chosen as a strategic compromise between English-speaking Upper Canada and French-speaking Lower Canada. Today, the city is officially bilingual, and you’ll see and hear both English and French everywhere you go.
CULTURAL QUICK TAKE
Hockey, maple syrup, and a nonchalance about winter—Canadians embrace their unique national quirks. Expect friendliness and inclusivity—and be sure to give all dressed potato chips a try!
WHAT TO GO FOR
Visitors flock to Canada for its larger-than-life natural spectacles (hello, Banff and Niagara Falls), but the country’s sophisticated cities and ripped-from-a-postcard towns are just as stunning.
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES ON TOUR
Whale-watch in Newfoundland’s icy North Atlantic waters, tuck into a gooey poutine on a food tour of Old Montreal, and walk on a glacier in Alberta. Insider tip: Book your trip for early fall to see the foliage turn from green to gold and red.
The Canadian Rockies by rail and trail
Sky-piercing peaks, turquoise glaciers, and mirror-like lakes invite you to surrender to the call of the wild. See the panorama of the Canadian Rockies from a gently swaying railcar or on foot with a gently paced walking tour.
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From far and wide, oh Canada!
Our Canada itineraries are as diverse as the country they traverse. The seafaring towns of the Maritimes; the European flair of Quebec; and the rugged outposts of the Canadian West—there’s a slice of Canada that answers your heart’s call.
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Banff National Park Travel Guide
There’s no shortage of only-here experiences at Banff National Park. Check out our tips for where to see the bluest water and what to pack for your adventure at altitude.
Discover Canada’s natural playground
Western Canada is home to jaw-dropping mountain ranges, fertile valleys, teeming wildlife, and captivating cities. What else will you find along the way?
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Zip to the top of Sulphur Mountain in a gondola
Ascend 2,000 feet in a glass-enclosed gondola to admire panoramic vistas of snowcapped mountains and Banff National Park below. Try it on our National Parks: Canadian Rockies, Glacier & Yellowstone tour.
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Hear the crashing roar of Niagara Falls
Board the Hornblower for a boat ride deep into the mist at the base of these thundering falls. Cap your adventure with lunch and a visit to the quaint town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Try it on our Ontario & Quebec: Toronto to Montreal tour.
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Drift past mountain peaks on the Bow River
Hop on a river raft and float through Banff National Park while you admire the mountain scenery, local wildlife, and hoodoo rock spires that dot the northern face of Mount Rundle. Try it on our Canadian Rockies by Train: Banff, Lake Louise & Vancouver tour.
Follow the turning leaves in the Maritimes
Make it a September to remember with a special edition of our jaunt through Eastern Canada. You’ll follow the seasonal changing of the guard as treetops transform from green to ochre to amber on our Fall Foliage Tour: The Canadian Maritimes.
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