DESTINATIONS ROAD TRIPS | CANADA
3 Enjoy wine and wellness in British Columbia
Start off in Vancouver, then journey through the best of British Columbia’s small towns and rugged mountains on a self-drive through the Rockies. Osoyoos, nestled among the Okanagan Valley’s sprawling vineyards, is the perfect spot to sample some of Canada’s best wines. Next, soak up the scenery in Nelson, a small town flanked by towering peaks and crowned by the Kootenay Lake. After passing through Golden, which is surrounded by six magnificent national parks, recommend your clients indulge in a spa treatment
in the idyllic town of Radium Hot Springs, before ending with a stop in Banff. Book it: Premier Holidays’ 12-night Rainforest to Rockies self-drive tour starts from £1,999 per person including accommodation, car hire and flights departing October 1.
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soak up the cities of the east
Cosmopolitan Toronto has many culture-rich neighbourhoods to explore, before hitting the open road and heading for a staple of any eastern Canada itinerary: Niagara Falls. Helicopter and boat tours showcase these majestic falls in all their glory. The journey continues through tree-lined towns before arriving in Ottawa, Canada’s capital. In this walkable city, visitors can meander along the Rideau River before heading up Parliament Hill for some unbeatable views. The remainder of the itinerary is big on urban appeal, too, with stops in
Montreal and Quebec City. Book it: North America Travel Service has a 14-night Eastern Explorer self-drive starting from £2,865 per person, based on two adults sharing, including accommodation, car hire and flights departing in March.
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Tour the wonders of the west
To traverse some of western Canada’s most impressive landscapes, there’s no better starting point than Banff. The country’s oldest national park and neighbouring Jasper offer undeniable natural wonders, with mountains, canyons and alpine lakes perfect for hiking and skiing. Continue west and briefly swap the road for the sea to hop on a ferry across to Vancouver Island, where first stop Parksville is synonymous with beach town charm. On the island’s west coast, Tofino is a must-visit for clients keen to glimpse bears in their natural habitat, while whales can
be spotted with a boat trip from the capital, Victoria. Book it: Prestige Travel’s 15-day National Parks and Pacific Coast self-drive tour starts from £9,778 for two adults, including room-only accommodation, car rental, some activities and flights departing June 4.
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PICTURES: Shutterstock/Chase Clausen, Anderm; Prestige Travel
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