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s a year-round destination with a vastly different terrain and climate from coast
to coast to coast, there are so many great reasons for clients to visit Canada outside the peak season. From the blaze of colours in autumn and the magic of the northern lights in winter, to the tasting trails around its sugar shacks in the spring, there’s an exciting range of activities and experiences to choose from, so no two visits will be the same.
Autumn colours Enjoying Canada’s wide-open spaces is even more pleasurable once the summer crowds have dispersed. National parks at Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, take on a whole new beauty when the poplars and aspen trees turn golden yellow. Take a guided tour with Parks Canada
of the Cave and Basin National Historic Site to learn how three railway workers stumbled upon traditional First Nations thermal pools, which were once used for healing, and now welcome visitors from around the world. Head to the east coast to discover the dazzling beauty of Atlantic Canada’s autumn leaves and delve into its fascinating history. Anyone keen on history can explore the military garrison at Halifax, which was home to British troops in the 1700s, or the ‘living museum’ of the Fortress of Louisbourg on Cape Breton Island. From experiencing the rare marvel of
whale watching in the Bay of Fundy, to eating ocean-fresh lobster in Canada’s smallest province, Prince Edward Island, there’s plenty to see and do as you watch summer turn to autumn on a self-drive break.
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Wild winter Sure, it’s famous for its Olympic-level winter sports playgrounds of Whistler and Calgary, but wherever you find snow in Canada, you’ll find thrilling activities. Head for the wild, exploring the million-acre wilderness of northern Saskatchewan’s boreal forest with Sundog Excursions. You’ll learn husky mushing, sleep in a wood-fire-warmed trapper tent, follow the tracks of the Arctic fox, and feast on elk, bison and Saskatoon berries. Fly north from Vancouver to the Yukon to see how the ‘colourful 5%’ – as the locals
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