Western Canada is known for its rugged beauty, but what people may not realize is how divergent the landscape is within this region. Contrast the gently rolling hills of Manitoba and the flat prairie plains of Saskatchewan with the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta and the rugged coastline of mountainous British Columbia. Even the mountain ranges themselves are distinctly unique, with some rockier and craggier, others more forested, and then others lushly populated with semi-temperate rainforest.

Unique opportunity for river safari
River cruising west of the prairies is found a little further north in Yukon, where aboriginal groups, private enterprise, and the provincial government have worked together to create a completely new safari along the Yukon River from Whitehorse to Dawson City. Passengers on The Great River Journey will explore the same paths once traversed by First Nations peoples, early adventurers, and Gold Rush prospectors in a 45-foot deluxe river craft. Additionally, one hour of the voyage will offer a spectacular aerial view as passengers take to the skies above Yukon River in a floatplane.

Go west, go west
Western Canada is an extremely popular tourist destination with large cities such as Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Vancouver offering interesting cultural and historical diversions as well as shopping and fine dining. Outdoor and nature enthusiasts will enjoy countless hiking trails, excellent ski areas, fishing, and wildlife viewing of such animals as grizzly bears, elk, or moose.

Western vacation packages include Yukon River journey
Canada Your Way is offers vacation itineraries where ocean cruising and rail are combined with The Great River Journey to help you explore Western and Northern Canada. Select from our wide variety of pre-planned itineraries, modify an existing itinerary, add pre- or post-trip rail or self-drive excursions, or create a travel experience all your own with one of our friendly and knowledgeable Travel Specialists.