USA & Canada

Canada is a kaleidoscopic mixture of dazzling natural beauty, vibrant and eclectic cities and different cultures from French-speaking to the indigenous Inuit people. Stretching from the US in the south right up to the Arctic Circle in its north, you'll find a smorgasbord of landscapes from Canada's famous Rockies, prairies, coniferous forests, and the crystal clear waters of Lake Louise, to craggy coastlines, tundra and vast swathes of wilderness. Nature lovers will love Canada's plethora of moose, elk, bison, polar bears, and more, while it's also a popular destination for winter-sports. But Canada's great outdoors is a veritable playground for adventurers year-round. But its cities are cultural hubs just waiting to entice you, from the Asian night market and noodles in multicultural Vancouver, wild Celtic parties on Cape Breton Island, and evocative French atmosphere in French-speaking Montréal. Canada plays host to the world's second largest theatre festival with Edmonton's International Fringe Theatre Festival, while other world-class festivals include Montréal's Jazz Festival, the star-studded Film Festival in Toronto, and Ontario's Stratford Festival, which is, in fact, the continent's largest classical repertory theatre. There's as much in Canada to entice culture vultures as there is for the thrill seekers and nature lovers.
From mid-May to October, with Autumn the most popular time to visit to make the most of the famous 'Fall Colours', you'll find a range of Canada/New England cruise itineraries, typically lasting between four to fourteen days, and ideal for tailoring with pre- and post-cruise stays in cities such as New York, Boston, and Montreal. While these are most commonly fly-cruises, it is possible to enjoy a Canada/New England cruise sailing out of the UK, crossing the Atlantic; these, naturally, are longer itineraries, with usually about four or five days sailing each way. Canada’s Western Coast can typically be explored as part of a Alaska cruise, perhaps from Vancouver (Alaskan cruises are also popularly combined with Canada’s beautiful Rockies), while expedition cruises may offer the opportunity to traverse the Northwest Passage or explore Arctic Canada.

First-Hand Knowledge: Rachel has been to Vancouver, while Bella has experienced eastern Canada - she even lived in Toronto for a year!

Canada Holidays