19 Canada holiday reviews

Quebec self drive holiday, Canada
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£3,250
excluding flights
Memorable parts? The countryside we travelled through and the wildlife encounters. Tips? Use of a satnav rather than reliance on signposts & maps. Seemed that sign posts in Quebec Province weren’t that important to locals. Local benefits? Overall yes. Overall rating? Excellent as it came up or exceeded expectations. (more)Bob Harrington
Grizzly bear watching holidays in British Columbia
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£4,350
including UK flights
Absolutely fantastic and it gave us what we asked for .. indeed it exceeded our expectations (more)Martin Harris
The most memorable part of the holiday was the wildlife and scenery. (more)Wendy Cadman
The most memorable and exciting part of the holiday was walking the Lighthouse Loop in Uclulet and seeing a black bear (rather close!). (more)Emma Bacon
Kayak with whales in British Columbia, Canada
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CA $2,195
excluding flights
Memorable parts? Seeing Grizzly bear in camp Tips? Make sure your waterproofs are up to the job Local benefits? Yes Overall rating? Absolutely fantastic. Guides were brilliant, equipment was good quality, scenery was stunning and the wildlife encounters were the best I’ve ever had (more)Jon Ford
Johnstone Strait kayaking tour in Canada
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CA $1,995
excluding flights
Hearing the whales blowing and slapping at night from my tent, orca appearing in the fog and close to our kayaks, the peace of paddling the kayaks through clear kelpy water... Wonderful - can’t wait to book another! (more)Hannah Smith
Our holiday was amazing, and our guides absolutely made it. (more)Ann Harland
Canadian Rockies activity holiday
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£2,465
excluding flights
It was amazing, in main because we had an amazing guide (Heather) who was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and friendly. (more)Katie Toghill
There were so many memorable and exciting parts to this trip it’s hard to choose. The absolute highlights were canoeing to a remote campsite, whitewater rafting and the guided tour of a glacier. (more)Liz Fitzsimons
Western Canada holiday, rail and Rockies
From
£5,750
excluding flights
Well planned and good hotels. You can't rely on the weather here but we were very lucky most of the time. (more)Sara Callarman
Wildlife tour in Jasper was the most memorable part - seeing magnificent animals in their natural habitat was breathtaking… Wonderful. It truly was the trip of a lifetime. (more)Ray Kelly
Jasper to Banff cycling tour in Canada
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CA $3,495
excluding flights
Memorable parts? The scenery and the guides Tips? Check before booking a single supplement as I did & was the only single lady on the tour so chances are I’d have been given a single room without extra charge! Local benefits? Overall rating? Excellent, Sean and Michaela were great hosts, Sean couldn’t do enough for us. Just little things like the luggage been in our rooms when we arrived. (more)Julie Rookes
British Columbia wildlife holiday, whales and bears
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£6,479
including UK flights
Memorable parts? Whale watching and Grizzly bears (every aspect of the nature in Canada wild life & scenery) Tips? Get good camera, binoculars and plenty of money for food Canada is more expensive than UK- go to Gov site ONLY to get ETA. Local benefits? Yes and no Overall rating? 7 out of 10. (more)Deborah Miles
Polar Bear watching holiday, Canada
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£9,585
including UK flights
Memorable parts? Being on the tundra with the bears Tips? Read the instructions you get before you go about clothing etc. Local benefits? Yes Overall rating? Fascinating insight into the relationship between people, the environment they live in and how they accommodate some very intimidating wildlife (more)Simon Phillips
Polar bear & beluga whale watching tours, Canada
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£11,500
including UK flights
Memorable parts? Icebergs, whales, moose and black bear - it is hard to pick just one. Tips? If you like the outdoors there is no shortage of things to do. Don’t underestimate the time needed to see Newfoundland properly. Local benefits? Yes. Everyone that we interacted with was local. Their summer season is very short and all of the local owners seemed happy to have us so that they can make the most of the short season. Overall rating? I would give it the ... (more)Shawn Modar
Kayak with orcas holiday in Canada
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US $1,850
excluding flights
Memorable parts? Seeing killer whales from my kayak Tips? Find a Tourguide/company that will actually allow time to be in your kayak and watch the whales from your kayak instead of from camp Local benefits? It helped the locals yes as the Tourguide’s where local. Kayaking is not bad for the environment and the way the camps where set up is also not destroying much habitat Overall rating? I have very mixed feelings, the food was amazing, two of the three guides ... (more)Wyanda Lublink
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