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EXPERIENCES YOU’LL LOVE
The best part of any journey is the experiences you have along the way, leaving
you with memories to relive long after the holiday is over.
Canada has countless amazing things to see and do. Here are some of our
favourites to inspire your wanderlust.
Mike Seehagel
Churchill Columbia Icefield, Jasper National Park
BEAR VIEWING ICEFIELDS PARKWAY
Seeing these powerful animals in the wild is an Stretching 232 kilometres through the heart of the
experience you’ll never forget. Grizzly bears can Canadian Rockies, the Icefields Parkway offers
be found throughout the Canada wilderness or the road trip of a lifetime. This spectacular drive
fishing for salmon in rivers around Knight Inlet. between Jasper and Lake Louise, winds its way
Black bears roam the forests of both the Atlantic through Jasper and Banff National Parks and
and Pacific coastlines, and the spectacular Polar reveals natural attractions at every turn. Get a
bear can be spotted around Churchill in Manitoba photo at world-famous Moraine Lake, see the
and out on the tundra of Arctic Canada. You’re bright turquoise colour of Peyto Lake, and view
bound to see other wildlife on your bear watching the powerful Athabasca and Sunwapta Falls.
adventures, so keep an eye out for elk, moose, Take an Ice Explorer ride out onto the Columbia
caribou and mountain goats. Wildlife spotting Icefield, step on this impressive ice mass, and
doesn’t get much wilder than this! dare to walk the glass-floored Skywalk.
Lake Louise
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
With its craggy peaks, iridescent lakes and
twisting and turning trails, Canada is a haven for
outdoor adventure. Lace up the boots and hike to
Lake Agnes Tea House for views of Lake Louise
or take to the trails in Whistler and Sun Peaks
for meadows of wildflowers. Pedal your way
along cityside pathways such as The Seawall in
Vancouver or the Rideau Canal in Ottawa, or pick
up the pace at Whistler Mountain Bike Park. On
the water, kayak on Maligne Lake in Alberta or raft
down the rushing waters of the Athabasca River.
Try ziplining, bungee jumping and parasailing – Nicky Richard
there’s no shortage of adventure here! Northern Lights, Yellowknife
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