Explore Canada
Canada - The Great White North
(definitely not the 51st state!)
We at Above The Clouds -Luxury Escapes absolutely love Canada. We have visited a couple of times over the years and travelled from one coast to another. It offers so much in its diversity. From Vancouver across to Toronto is the perfect way to see and experience the amazing land. A stop off in Banff or Calgary is ideal as it's situated in between the two cities.
Our son spent six months on a ski season in Banff last year and can't talk highly enough his experiences of viewing and living amongst the stunning scenery, amazing wildlife and friendly locals. We also have family currently living in Toronto, enjoying a life on the shoreline of Lake Ontario, with a fantastic blend of City life and the small town vibes of it's sandy beaches and colourful indie shops, intimate bistros and bars.
So why not set off on a journey of a life time through the soaring mountain ranges, melting-pot cities and along wave-shaped coastlines on an epic Canada holiday.
No matter which way you slice it, Canada’s natural wonders are made for incredible outdoor adventure.
Canada quickens the pulse, stirs the soul and ups the intensity when it comes to creative ways to see some of the world’s most beautiful places. Road trip through the Canadian Rockies, walk high above British Columbia’s rainforest and tick off glaciers, icefields, skywalks and waterfalls surrounding Banff and Jasper. Canada’s majestic mountains, topaz-coloured lakes, wild parks and wilder animals showcase nature at its most astounding. Sophisticated cities give an even bigger picture of the diversity of this country - Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto - all snapshots of urban life as its prettiest and most vibrant. With Canada’s endless rotation of landscapes, cities and national parks, working out where to go and what to see can feel overwhelming. Kuoni brings you a curated collection of Canada holidays focused on getting you to the jaw dropping places you want to see in the clearest and most straightforward way.
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Rocky Mountaineer
Rocky Mountaineer is a luxury scenic train service operating in Western Canada and the American Southwest, known for its daylight-only journeys through iconic landscapes. It offers four distinct routes, two in Canada and two in the US, showcasing dramatic scenery like canyons, mountains, and rivers. The train is celebrated for its glass-domed coaches, world-class service, and opportunities to spot wildlife.
Our SilverLeaf service level gives you everything you need and more to experience the majesty of the Rocky Mountains in luxury: panoramic views, delicious meals and beverages brought right to your seat, friendly Hosts and complimentary baggage transfers. And miles and miles of memories.
With our GoldLeaf Service, indulge your senses with gourmet meals prepared by Executive Chefs, and expansive views through the panoramic windows of a bi-level glass-dome coach to the Canadian Rockies.
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British Columbia
From snow-dusted winters to sizzling summer adventures, British Columbia holidays combine wild beauty with cosmopolitan cities. In Canada’s western-most province expect all-out beauty at every turn. Affectionately referred to by its initials, B.C., British Columbia offers full throttle action, contemplative escape and far-reaching adventure that’s easily accessible. There are bears foraging on the slopes of Sun Peaks, orcas and humpback whales plying the waves and forests vibrating with birdsong. You'll find lapis-blue waters, translucent freshwater lakes, giant fir trees and untouched twisting trails. You can swim in the Pacific Ocean, kayak the Salish Sea, climb Whistler's granite rocks and hike through Vancouver Island’s rainforest. Come in summer for buttery blooms in alpine meadows and come back in winter for powder white slopes and festive après ski. Discover slick city sanctuaries in Vancouver and a snow-laden Narnia in Whistler. You might want to stroll through charming cobblestones streets, brunch by the waterfront or sunbathe on beaches backed by mountains. Or perhaps paddle through the wilds, scamper across bridges that almost touch the clouds and explore backcountry by horse. BC is easygoing, incredibly friendly and always up for an outdoor adventure. Nearly everything comes with a vivid twist of nature, an epic mountain backdrop or inviting ocean waters.Discover shopping opportunities in this beautiful cosmopolitan city.
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Vancouver
Surrounded by ocean and mountains, and with a wealth of outdoor adventure on offer, the Pacific city of Vancouver is consistently ranked one of the best in the world.
Canada isn’t short of epic natural landscapes, and these aren’t confined to the wilderness. With beautiful beaches, mountain backdrops and swathes of green spaces, oceanfront Vancouver is a delight to explore. An eco-friendly city and one of the greenest in the world, turn one way and you'll see the Pacific Ocean, turn the other and it's all snowcapped North Shore mountains. Soaring skyscrapers give you majestic city views and a multitude of hiking trails lure the fitness-loving locals who have a passion for the great outdoors. Seafood restaurants serve up fresh from the sea bounty, microbreweries keep the hip set happy and a variety of science-led and art-filled museums ensure the keenest of culture vultures are satisfied. You might find yourself dodging rollerbladers along the seawall, strolling South Granville’s the heritage buildings, dipping in and out of downtown’s swanky shops or brunching along the cobblestoned streets of Gastown. Colourful, energetic, buzzy and beautiful, Vancouver is a city that leaves a lasting impression.
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Whistler
Probably the most famous of Canada’s mountain resorts is beautiful Whistler, which played host to the 2010 Winter Olympics. Outdoor enthusiasts flock here from around the world to enjoy the many activities on offer. This truly is a year-round resort with skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling popular in the winter, and hiking, mountain climbing and zip-lining drawing visitors in the summer. A ride on the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, which links Whistler to Blackcomb and offers 360-degree views of the breathtaking scenery, is a must.
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Alberta
Wildlife, wilderness and electric blue lakes. Alberta holidays are a force of nature and a breath of mountain fresh air. No matter how you approach Alberta, there’s always something that will take your breath away. Home to the jaw dropping Canadian Rockies, the province encapsulates everything that’s spectacular about the great outdoors. Ice skate against a backdrop of monster mountains, take a gondola ride through the clouds, cut across glacial lakes by canoe and discover forested trails leading to magical waterfalls and emerald waters. The snowcapped peaks of Banff National Park are within touching distance. That dazzling jade green world of Lake Louise could almost be otherworldly. In Jasper National Park, grizzly bears, bighorn sheep and elk live side by side and often come close to the road early morning and evening to feed. From here, you can sail across velvet waters to Spirit Island where scenery sparkles like a royal gem. Stay in Banff, Lake Louise or Jasper and you’re in prime position to explore Alberta’s resplendent national parks. Want to experience the wild in an entirely different way? The flashy cowboy city of Calgary, once a frontier town, answers that call. Entry point to the Rockies, it’s worth stopping here for the city’s hip food scene, heritage buildings and two-steppin' lifestyle.
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Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise
Alberta's most famous national parks – Banff and Jasper – are Western Canada just as you have imagined it. There are those epic mountain views, glistening melt-water lakes in the shadow of serrated peaks, and the roaming wildlife species which call these rugged landscapes home. Visit the breathtaking Lake Louise and enjoy a traditional afternoon tea at the Rockies' most recognisable hotel, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise; take a canoe out on to Moraine Lake; or drive along the Icefields Parkway – one of the world's most scenic road, Jasper and Lake Louise.
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Calgary
At the eastern edge of Canada’s Rocky Mountains sits the popular city of Calgary, known around the world for the Calgary Stampede held each July. With an intriguing mix of the traditional west and a modern, bustling city, Calgary not only acts as gateway to one of Canada’s most beautiful landscapes, it offers historic attractions, a thriving shopping and dining scene and plenty of outdoor spaces.
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Ontario
From the world’s most famous waterfall to a shorefront skyscraper-filled capital city, Ontario is host to some heady high up attractions.
Swing by Toronto and find yourself in one of Canada’s most multicultural cities. You can taste your way around the world from Little Italy to Little India or take in staggering views from the CN Tower. Cruise through eclectic neighbourhoods and discover top chef restaurants and Crayola-coloured Victorian mansions. Dive into museums, stroll past Old Masters and slink into jazz clubs. Head to hip Yorkville for Tiffany and Chanel. Stroll the historic Distillery District for whisky bars and artist studios or take your cocktails on the rooftop of The One Eighty. For an entirely different view, the easy-going, grape-loving tiny town of Niagara is all about wine and waterfalls. On the shores of Lake Ontario, this 19th century-style old world enclave is your gateway to Wine Country and Niagara Falls. A 25-minute drive and you can be sailing into the mist of the mighty Falls or viewing the whole horseshoe shape from the comfort of the Skylon Tower. - You can combine Toronto with Vancouver or New York.Metropolitan Toronto is the perfect place for your Canada holidays.
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Toronto
Toronto is a colourful puzzle of global influences and free-spirited neighbourhoods, serving up glam, grit, high design and hip restaurants.
If a city were a cocktail, Toronto would be the one with the biggest mix. City lovers looking for plenty of cosmopolitan flavour will find that Canada’s largest city celebrates its multicultural roots with aplomb. You’ll hear it in the global languages spoken and see it in dynamic neighbourhoods including Little Italy, Little India, Chinatown and Greektown.
If you like that big city blend of grit and glam, this is a fantastic metropolis to explore. Warehouses have been converted into exhibition spaces, craft breweries come with a side of Canadian artisanal cheeses and museums and galleries house everything from Intuit art to Haida totem poles. You’ll find bohemian boutiques in Kensington Market and hip bars in the Victorian-era Distillery District. For designer shops and haute cuisine, head to Yorkville, and for Pan-Canadian cuisine you’re spoilt for choice with markets offering up everything from bagels to poutine. On the shores of Lake Ontario you can bike, barbecue and hike. Come evening, it’s worth searching out the city’s dark distilleries, slam poetry bars and glittering roof terraces. Watching over a skyscraper-filled skyline, Toronto’s CN Tower is the largest of them all. Head up over 1,400 feet and you get spectacular views from the observation SkyPod.
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Niagara Falls
A breathtaking example of nature's beauty …… Visiting Niagara Falls is about so much more than its thunderous waters. Discover whimsical old world charm, sweet ice wine and wonderful biking trails.
Within two hours drive of Toronto sits Niagara Falls, a must-see geological wonder fit for the bucket list. Quite possibly the world’s most famous waterfall, it has almost 4 million cubic feet of water falling over the crest line every minute. Whilst the area throngs with tourists, donning your poncho and sailing into the mist of its powerful waters is one of those exhilarating once-in-a-lifetime experiences. If you prefer your cities to be a little less hectic than Toronto, the bloom-filled town of Niagara-on-the-Lake makes the perfect pairing with a visit to Niagara Falls. One of Canada’s prettiest cities and loaded with Victorian-era charm, expect everything from vintage apothecaries to horse drawn carriage rides and cobblestoned streets to elegant restaurants. Anchor yourself here and you’ll see that Niagara-on-the-Lake also has an oenophile ace up its sleeve. Gateway to Wine Country, you’ll be pedalling through the vineyards and stopping at almost countless country house tasting rooms and sleek estates to sip everything from sweet ice wines to decadent reds.
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