Home to the huge landscapes, dramatic coastlines and a rich indigenous heritage, and connected by the magnificent Inside Passage, on a holiday to Canada & Alaska, prepare to be awestruck!
Canada is a country on an epic scale. Unrivalled in its variety of landscapes, from fjord studded coastline, vast prairies and enormous waterfalls to glacier capped mountains, boreal forests and icy blue lakes, this is a place where the adventure is plentiful, and the ‘wow’ moments just keep on coming. Set within these glorious landscapes are vibrant town and cities – Vancouver and Banff with their laidback feel and spectacular settings, hip, cosmopolitan Toronto, and Quebec City, the enchanting bastion of old France – a people who cover a whole spectrum of cultures and a wealth of First Nations (indigenous) heritage. This mix gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy a diverse range of cultural, artistic and culinary experiences that show that Canada has so much more to give than maple syrup, ice hockey and Mounties. While Canada’s size can be intimidating, you’ll find, as you begin to explore, that the welcoming Canucks and the friendly, small-town vibe soon makes you feel right at home and raring to discover more.
Alaska, the USA’s largest and northernmost state, pairs perfectly with holidays to Canada. Considered by many to be the last true wilderness, here everything is on a grand scale – the national parks, the glaciers, even the bears – giving visitors the opportunity to explore epic, untouched nature. The long and dramatic coastline is the perfect gateway to both this nature, home to whales, bears, eagles and much more, and fascinating small towns with their charming atmospheres and pioneer history, all both a delight and an adventure to explore.