
CANADA Destination Guide and Tours
One for adventurers and city lovers alike, Canada is an impressive country, inspiring at every turn. Witness the majestic landscapes of the Canadian Rockies, the bright lights of Cosmopolitan Toronto and the pretty fishing villages of quirky Vancouver Island, enjoying world-class shopping and fine dining along the way.
Board a cruise and greet the howling spray, wind and thunder of the Niagara Falls. In Toronto, travel up University Avenue to see museum row, Queen's Park and City Hall, or why not head to Vancouver where you’ll see the totem poles in Stanley Park and the Capilano Suspension Bridge? Search for tranquility in Jasper and embark on a narrated cruise across the serene waters of iconic Maligne Lake.
With Insight Vacations gain access to exclusive experiences: • Experience Quebec’s unique European charm with a Local Expert • Join your Travel Director in Vancouver, as they share the city highlights in this bustling west coast seaport • Experience Athabasca Glacier, onboard a specially designed Ice Explorer, with an expert driver guide • At the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax, your Local Expert will enthrall you with tales of key historical events, including the Halifax Explosion and the ill-fated Titanic • In Shediac Bay join a lobster fisherman aboard his boat before a fresh lobster lunch is served • With your Local Expert visit the scenic National Historic District and learn about the cultural heritage of Annapolis Royal • Meet a former scallop fisherman in Digby, before sitting down to a Farm-to-Table Celebration Dinner.
Featured Journeys
Best of Eastern Canada & USA
Uncover the best of Eastern Canada and USA as you explore these diverse countries in a style and manner that suits you. From delicious regional delicacies such as maple syrup on Ile d’Orleans, to the sweeping skylines of New York City, you'll be taken aback by Canada's beauty and the US's revolutionary history.
Landscapes of the Canadian Maritimes
A mix of colourful harbours and sweeping coastlines, this nautical trip allows you to recharge by the sea as you take in some of Canada's iconic maritime history.
Canadian Rockies & Pacific Coast
Discover the majestic landscapes, towering peaks, and sparkling turquoise lakes of the Canadian Rockies, teamed with the charming and sometimes quirky Pacific Northwest. This fabulous journey is as relaxed as the Canadian wilderness is vast. For the majority of the time you will be at the mercy of Mother Nature’s eye-popping palette, with a whole day at leisure in Banff National Park and free time in Jasper National Park. From taking a walk on the wild side at the Capilano Suspension Bridge to nourishing your palate at a waterfront celebration in Seattle, you won't be disappointed with this sensational trip – just don't forget to bring your camera!
Travel Tips
When to go: Famous for its cold winters and cool, humid summers, Canada is the ideal destination for those in search of a wintry getaway or outdoorsy summer stay. May–September will give you the warmest climates available, while the winter months are perfect for those after snow-topped mountain views.
SPRING
MAR - MAY
10 °C
Avg Temp.
SUMMER
JUN - AUG
25 °C
Avg Temp.
AUTUMN
SEP - NOV
12 °C
Avg Temp.
WINTER
DEC - FEB
-5 °C
Avg Temp.
Time Difference
London GMT -3.5 to -8
Currency
Canadian Dollar (CAD, $)
Language
English and French
Population
36.71 million
Capital City
Ottawa
Electricity
Standard of 120V, with a frequency of 60Hz.
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