DESTINATIONS THRILL V CHILL CANADA


LEFT: Harley- Davidson motorcycle tour, Jasper


RIGHT: Sugar Beach, Toronto


shoot you up to a glass-floored lookout 342m above the ground. The real attraction for thrill-


seekers though is the EdgeWalk, which has you circumventing the outer ring of this needle-like structure, 356 metres in the sky, with nothing but a harness to support you (from £112). Outside the city, Niagara


Falls makes for something of an adventure playground with ziplines, helicopter rides and Hornblower cruises under the crashing plume. And elsewhere there’s Canada’s Wonderland, a huge theme park where you’ll find rollercoasters, water slides and a soon-to-launch ride that claims to be the tallest, fastest and longest dive rollercoaster in the world. Canadian Affair offers tickets from £29. Chill: Back in the city, Toronto’s plazas, museums and markets make for ideal chill-out territory. Must-sees include the historic Distillery District, where one-off boutiques and indie coffee shops line cobbled streets, and Kensington Market, a bohemian district filled with colourful houses- turned-vintage shops. Just as worthy a wander is


St Lawrence Market, where fresh produce and street-food outlets spill over the aisles. Culinary Adventures offers food tours here as well as in lesser-known districts such as Leslieville, Chinatown and Little India


You circumvent the outer ring of the CN Tower, 356m in the sky, with only a harness for support


for those wanting to immerse themselves.


But the highlight is the


waterfront and the 15 Toronto Islands, scattered across Lake Ontario. “These are the main reason I love Toronto,” says Malcolm Davies, product destination manager for Funway Holidays. “They’re peaceful and car free, with sandy blue-flag beaches, and it’s just 15 minutes by ferry from the bustle of downtown.”


 THE YUKON Thrill: No list would be complete without mentioning the Yukon – the wild, sparse northern territory that sits within the Arctic Circle. Dog sledding, ice fishing,


snowmobiling, snow-shoeing, tobogganing and more are available from capital Whitehorse – suggest Prestige Holidays’ three-night Northern Lights of the Yukon package for those seeking Arctic activities – while kayaking and canoeing on the Yukon River add appeal for those wanting to see its extraordinary


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landscapes from the water. Grand American Adventures has an eight-day camping Yukon Canoe Adventure for those serious about their paddling. But for an even more


unforgettable perspective, suggest a glacier flight. Kluane Glacier Air Tours offers plane rides over the Saint Elias Mountains, soaring more than 3,000m high above icy, mountain- clad landscapes that make up the world’s largest non-polar icefields (from £155 per person). Chill: You’d be hard pressed not to disconnect in this vast wilderness, but for added R&R, look to Takhini Hot Pools, a cluster of mineral- rich, outdoor hot springs easily accessible from Whitehorse. But the most dazzling draw


has to be the northern lights. Tours by the likes of Transun, Hayes & Jarvis and Prestige Holidays guide guests in search of this illustrious spectacle. For a truly relaxed way to witness them, suggest the Northern Lights Resort & Spa, available through The Aurora Zone. Sandwiched between pine


forests and mountains, it offers a viewing deck and heated tepee, plus new glass-fronted chalets that offer panoramic views over this impressive display – think swathes of lime-green, white and purple dancing like spirits overhead, right from the comfort of your own bed. No need for Netflix when you’ve got that to chill with.


Best of the rest


Vancouver Ziplining over Grouse Mountain, Zodiac cruises and Capilano Suspension Bridge Park – a series of hanging bridges built into the trees – make Vancouver a hotspot for thrill-seekers. Whale-watching trips, Vancouver Island and strolls in Stanley Park add more relaxed appeal.


Manitoba Polar-bear safaris and kayaking trips with beluga whales bring adventurers to Churchill, while Winnipeg boasts Thermëa by Nordik Spa-Nature – a collection of outdoor, Scandi-inspired baths set among scenic woodland.


Ottawa White-water rafting, flights in a Second World War biplane and the Great Canadian Bungee make Ottawa a magnet for adrenaline-seekers. Slower- paced activities include craft brewery tours (there are more than 40 in the city) and cycling food tours with local operator Bike & Bites.


PICTURES: GREAT CANADIAN BUNGEE; LODOE LAURA PHOTOGRAPHY/TOURISM TORONTO; QUEBEC ORIGINAL; SHUTTERSTOCK


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