DESTINATIONS CANADA |REMOTE STAYS


CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Sonora Dock; bull moose in Algonguin Park, Ontario; the Yukon; Historic Reesor Ranch


PICTURES: Government of Yukon/Derek Crowe; Tourism Saskatchewan/Paul Austring; Shutterstock


list of activities, while hearty cuisine, roaring log fires and cabins without phones and TVs ensure a proper


country escape. Book it: Premier Holidays offers a five-night holiday including three nights at the Hilton Toronto (room-only) and two nights at Killarney Lodge (full board) from £1,175, including flights from Gatwick and five days’ car hire, departing May 12, 2021. premierholidays.co.uk


BEST FOR . . . WELLNESS Sonora Resort, British Columbia If you haven’t yet heard of the Discovery Islands, it’s time to put them on your radar. Tucked between the mainland and Vancouver Island, this cluster of isles remains something of a secret to many, meaning it’s chock-full of serene, unspoilt spots where you can have the landscapes to yourself. For an especially secluded place to stay suggest


Sonora Resort, where mineral pools, hot tubs and a full- service spa – offering a hydrotherapy circuit, yoga and an array of treatments – sit amid the silent wilderness. Activities include salmon fishing, whale-watching and bear-spotting, with accommodation spread among 12 separate lodges, plus two private villas with wood beams, stone fireplaces and self-playing pianos for


those wanting to up the exclusivity an extra notch. Book it: Prestige Holidays offers a seven-night trip in the region from £3,698, including three nights’ room-only at Sutton Place Hotel in Vancouver and four nights’ full


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expert ASK THE


lee rogers product and commercial director, Canadian Affair


“There is so much to see and do in Canada, and so many ways to do it. For me it’s the great outdoors that makes this country so special. Every province offers unique encounters and opportunities to find peace and quiet. “Spring and summer get the most visitors, especially May and June, so for


clients wanting to escape the crowds, suggest the quieter seasons. Autumn is absolutely stunning with the fall colours, while a winter break here provides a totally different experience from what you’d get in Europe. “If clients are concerned about booking in the current climate, highlight


our peace of mind policy. If the Foreign Office advice changes or quarantine restrictions are put in place within 14 days of the scheduled departure and they don’t wish to travel, they can choose to change their dates or cancel their holiday and get a full refund.”


board at Sonora Resort with two eco-adventure tours, plus helicopter transfers to the resort and return flights from London, departing May 8, 2021. prestigecanada.co.uk


BEST FOR . . . ACTIVITIES Historic Reesor Ranch, Saskatchewan For clients looking for a tranquil retreat with a twist, consider Canada’s ranches, where guests can get fully involved with the workings of the land while soaking up nature’s charms. Historic Reesor Ranch, located just outside Cypress Hills in Saskatchewan, dishes up the latter in spades, with swathes of green surrounding a handful of olde-worlde cabins and barns, and quad-biking tours, hiking trails and cattle-wrangling adventures available alongside horse riding for all levels.


² travelweekly.co.uk


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