River Cruising in Canada
Canada's river cruises are like the younger, wilder sibling to European river cruising. River cruising in Canada is concentrated on the St. Lawrence River in Eastern Canada and the rugged Yukon River in Western Canada. Small ships navigate the St. Lawrence Seaway; at the mouth of the St Lawrence it is not possible to see from shore to shore the river is so wide while near Montréal there are places so narrow that ships have to travel through locks. The beauty of this river journey is the vast range of scenery and sightseeing opportunities such as the world famous Saguenay Fjord, Québec City, Montréal, and of course Toronto. The Yukon River cruise we offer is more a journey than a cruise, unique by its isolation and environment. It combines a journey in a 10-passenger deluxe craft with a short trip in a float plane for an aerial view of the massive river and wilderness.
River Cruising Vacations
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Mr. Shannon Wilkinson, Vice President Marketing
Ocean Cruising Canada
Cruises in a variety of vessels - everything from private yachts to small ships to medium-sized luxury vessels - are available in the Atlantic or Pacific. Canada offers a wealth of interesting and breath-taking cruises in the East Coast, where ice bergs and whales lie off the coast of Newfoundland and quiet, friendly fishing villages abound in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, and the red-hued dunes of Prince Edward Island beckon. In the West, British Columbia's famed Inside Passage is a spectacular gateway to Alaska and in the north travelers can explore Arctic waters where Belugas and Polar Bears play. Click here to peruse our ocean cruise itineraries in their entireties.
Growing Canadian wine industry: British Columbia, Southern Ontario, and Nova Scotia are all getting the nod from the wine industry and clients worldwide for exceptional vintages. Wineries and wine regions are popular vacations for domestic and international travelers to Canada.
Ocean Cruising Vacations
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Mr. Shannon Wilkinson, Vice President Marketing
Canadian regional cuisine from coast to coast
Travelers are often surprised by the distinctly different flavours of Canadian cuisine, enjoying varied dishes made with local ingredients as they journey from region to region. Travelers enjoy gourmet meals prepared by chefs on first-class railway journeys, small cruise ships, and of course in local restaurants and eateries.
Royal Culinary, Wine & Music Experience - Royal Canadian Pacific Train
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Mr. Shannon Wilkinson, Vice President Marketing
Meeting the Spirit Bear
British Columbia is home to a unique species of black bear also known as Kermode Bears, found only in Central and Northern areas of the province. A rare genetic trait sees many of the bears are born white, but not albino as they have brown eyes and noses. Vacations provide the opportunity to discover these amazing omnivores in their natural habitat and learn First Nations lore pertaining to the magnificent Spirit Bear.
Kermode Bear Viewing at King Pacific Lodge
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Mr. Shannon Wilkinson, Vice President Marketing
Skiing and Snowboarding in Canada
Ours is a nation with an international reputation for excellent ski hills in Western and Eastern Canada. Resorts of note include Whistler, Banff, Jasper, Big White, Silver Star, and Mont Tremblant. Come and experience the slopes soon to host Olympic medalists in 2010 at Whistler or the incredible amount of powder at Big White.
Ski Holiday Packages
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Mr. Shannon Wilkinson, Vice President Marketing
Wildlife
Every province and territory in Canada has wildlife viewing opportunities. Black bears, grizzlies, polar bears, moose, caribou, deer, wolves, foxes, and more abound on land. In our waters and oceans you will find several species of whales including Orcas and Belugas, seals, sea lions, otters, salmon, and a wealth of other marine life. Birding enthusiasts delight in observing eagles, herons, geese, puffins, and countless other winged creatures.
Wildlife & Nature Vacation Experiences
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Mr. Shannon Wilkinson, Vice President Marketing