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Myth: It’s a destination for old people; I prefer to go somewhere young and trendy with great nightlife
Nicolas says: Canada caters to all, with vibrant cities bursting with festivals and events year-round. Edmonton in Alberta is a perfect example, with more than 30 major festivals from folk to Indy Car races to rodeo. There’s even a festival of street performers. For a dose of some of Canada’s best nightlife, hip restaurants and trendy neighbourhoods, visit our largest cities of Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. In addition, with arts, comedy, sports and music events across the country, Canada is the perfect destination for the young and the young at heart.
Myth: Canada is all about the coasts, the centre has nothing much to offer
Nicolas says: The provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan offer a wealth of experi- ences. In summer, thousands of beluga whales congregate in the Churchill River and the Hudson Bay; you can literally feel the mist coming out of their spouts from your kayak or inflatable boat. In early winter, it is the best place in the world to watch the polar bears. And later in winter, there are breathtaking opportunities for Northern Lights observation. The area also has hundreds of lakes, perfect for fishing enthusiasts.
Myth: Canada is a winter destination – there isn’t anything worth going for in the summer
Nicolas says: Summer is a great time to be in Canada. You can sit at a pavement cafe enjoying delicious local cuisine in Toronto, cycle thousands of miles across Quebec, take a floatplane to a remote cottage in the Yukon and much more. Summertime is also an excellent time to experience Canada’s renowned wilderness areas, with nature in full bloom: shimmer- ing lakes, undulating prairies, outstanding national and provincial parks, and some of the best mountain vistas anywhere in the world.
For outdoor enthusiasts, summertime offers canoeing, kayaking, sailing, fishing, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. In fact, many visitors from the UK come to Canada in the summer months.
Myth: There’s only a limited flight service to Canada, so travelling there won’t be flexible or straightforward
Nicolas says: Air Canada has added another direct service this summer to St
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The Yukon’s great outdoors can be explored by float plane (facing page) and offers activities including white-water rafting (above)
John’s in Newfoundland, thus opening even more of the Atlantic Coast to British visitors. At five hours from London, there is no excuse not to visit! British Airways flies to four cities across Canada, and Air Transat operates flights to seven destinations in Canada from seven UK airports. KLM also offers a new service to Calgary since May last year.
Myth: There is no variety of accommo- dation, it’s all just Fairmont hotels
Nicolas says: The Fairmont hotels and resorts are icons of Canada and offer in themselves a great variety of accommodation in stunning locations across the country. Canada also boasts an array of bespoke boutique hotels, cosy bed and breakfasts, historic inns and beautiful mountain resorts. For the more adventurous, why not stay at a family ranch in Alberta, a yurt, the Ice Hotel in Quebec or a unique spherical tree house in British Columbia? Canada is also a great destination to explore in a campervan or by motorhome as well as on the train in a comfortable sleeper cabin.
Myth: It’s is all about the outdoors, there’s no culture or history
Nicolas says: Canada has been inhabited for thousands of years by our First Nations people and it is possible to engage with their culture and traditions across the country. Did you know Canada is home to early Viking settlements, such as L’Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland? Tourists can also visit Drumheller in Alberta for the richest deposits of fossils and dinosaur bones in North America.
Officially bilingual, Canada has rich British and French influences. The latter especially are present in the provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec. Quebec’s capital was founded 400 years ago. For a dose of live culture, enjoy the eclectic music scene in Montreal, the western lifestyle at the Calgary Stampede or a taste of locally-produced single-malt whisky in a lively pub in Nova Scotia.
Myth: I’m worried about my safety, isn’t Canada full of bears?
Nicolas says: Canada’s wilderness areas are indeed full of bears, from the polar bear in the north, to the black bear in the east, to the grizzly on the west coast and the unique cream-coloured Spirit Bear on the central and north coast of British Columbia. They are wonderful animals to watch, and several resorts and parks across the country offer activities dedicated to bear observation.
Although incidents are extremely rare, sensible precautions should always be taken when in the wild, such as travelling with a guide or getting advice from park officials or resort lodge staff before setting off.
Fishing on Lesser Slave Lake, Northern Alberta
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