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Totem poles in Stanley Park, VancouverMaligne Lake - photo courtesy of Travel Alberta.Château Frontenac, Québec City.Lake Louise, Alberta
 
 

Canada

Canada is sometimes called "The Big Country" and at nearly 4 million square miles - over 40 times the size of the UK - the nickname could scarcely be more apt. The sheer immensity of Canada means that it is impossible to see it all in one visit, and many people return time and time again. From the rocky shores and beaches of the east coast, the historic British and French colonies of Toronto and Montreal, through the great plains of Alberta and Saskatchewan to the spectacular Rocky Mountains and the rugged Pacific coast, home to cosmopolitan Vancouver. British visitors to Canada will find it a beguiling mix of American and British culture, with many other nationalities also adding to the melting-pot - and that's just the immigrants: Canada's indigenous populations are also very much in evidence with strong identities of their own.

Featured Destinations

Our Featured Destinations are Canada's "must-see" cities, and this is where we have the most local knowledge and recommended hotels.

The CN Tower, Toronto

MoreToronto - Toronto is Canada's largest city and home to the iconic CN Tower. Both a modern city and one steeped in history, pleasantly situated on the edge of the Great Lakes. 

 
The Steam Clock in Gastown, Vancouver

MoreVancouver - Vancouver is spectacularly situated between mountains and sea. As well as a wide variety of attractions in the city itself, Vancouver makes an excellent base to begin an exploration of the Rockies. 

 

In Depth

Our featured destinations are the most popular cities in Canada and are at either end of the classic The Canadian rail journey, but there is plenty more to see and do. Here are some more ideas.

Montréal - The second-largest French-speaking city in the world, Montréal is an intriguing mix of French and new world cultures, a fascinating and attractive city to explore.

 

Halifax - The port city of Halifax in Nova Scotia has a proud and sometimes tragic maritime history and as the easternmost city in Canada is closer to the UK than to Vancouver.

Jasper - Nestled among the Rocky Mountains, the town of Jasper is a beautiful base to explore the eastern Rockies, and is a terminus for the famous Rocky Mountaineer rail tours.

 

Canadian Rail Journeys

MoreThe Canadian - The classic continent-crossing journey, The Canadian links Toronto and Vancouver in one epic four-night journey across prairie, mountain and pasture. The diversity of Canada is perfectly demonstrated by this famous journey.

 

MoreThe Rocky Mountaineer - The Rocky Mountaineer operates a series of excursion itineraries around the Rocky Mountains. All travel is by day, and hotels are booked in mountain resorts such as Jasper, Banff, Whistler, Quesnel and Calgary during the itinerary.

 

Coming SoonThe Océan - Travel through scenic Eastern Canada, taking the Ocean on a one-night travel experience from Montreal to Halifax, travelling along the great St. Lawrence river and out to the Atlantic coast.