What Makes it Special?
- Travel through the Canadian Rockies on the legendary Rocky Mountaineer.
- Walk on the glass-floored Columbia Icefield Skywalk over Sunwapta canyon.
- Sail through Alaska’s Inside Passage, with glaciers, fjords, and wildlife all around.
- Take a step back in time in Skagway, a historic Gold Rush town.
- Watch ice calving dramatically in Glacier Bay National Park.
- Ride the White Pass Railway through rugged mountain scenery.
Your tailor-made holiday will be as unique as you are. These itineraries are just a starting point, a bit of inspiration to show what’s possible. Your own trip all starts with a conversation with one of our Canada experts, who’ll take the time to understand what matters most to you and design the perfect holiday to match.
Explore the neighbouring provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, starting with the vibrant city of Calgary, followed by Banff and Jasper National Parks, and British Columbia’s scenic interior, before arriving in the bustling city of Vancouver. The Rocky Mountaineer train will take you on a memorable journey through Canada’s diverse landscapes, passing through valleys, canyons, and mountain passes. Along the way, you’ll see forests, clear lakes, and the impressive peaks of the Canadian Rockies.
From Vancouver, you’ll set sail on a cruise heading north along Canada’s Pacific coastline into Alaska’s fjords and inlets. Over the course of eight days, you’ll take in the forested shores and glaciers before returning to Vancouver’s port.
Please note that cruise itineraries may change depending on the provider and the time of year. The above gives you a taste of what to expect!
10 hours from London
When to go
- May to September
Average temperature
- 7-23°C
Average rainfall
- 55mm/month
Itinerary at a Glance
Day by Day
Here's a summary of what you might get up to day-to-day on this Canada holiday. As always, this is just an idea. Every single day of your trip will be tailored to suit you.
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Enjoy the fantastic scenery on the first full day of cruising, travelling through the Inside Passage. Just beyond the deck rails, the gems of Alaska are laid open in a spellbinding vista of rainforests, glaciers, fjords, and white-capped peaks. Along the way, it is common to view whales and sea lions at play along the coastlines, as well as a near-countless assortment of marine birdlife.
Cruise into the port of Ketchikan today, set along the shores of the Tongass Narrows, notable for its many shops and houses built suspended above the water. Known as the Salmon Capital of the World, this lively town is also home to Creek Street, the Tongass Historical Museum, Totem Bight State Park, and Saxman Village. The town is surrounded by natural wonders, inviting all visitors to embrace their wild side amidst the untamed Alaskan landscape.
Places you'll visit
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What You're Saying
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Our recent trip to Canada was an adventure of a lifetime and our experience was enhanced by the faultless planning by Paul Turner. His thorough organisation and assistance throughout made our time away so relaxed and enjoyable and we are truly grateful.
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First class. This was the 2nd time I’ve used Holiday Architects - they are absolutely excellent. We have just returned from a perfect trip to Canada to travel and visit friends which Paul Turner brought together excellently.
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We choose Holiday Architects so we have a chance to work with an expert on an region, who will combine their knowledge with listening to what we enjoy and are hoping to get out of a particular holiday. Paul really delivered on a wonderful trip to Canada for us this autumn. We had a brilliant balance between exploring cities and their culture and architecture, with some great opportunities to see beautiful fall landscapes and eat some amazing food thrown in for good measure. Highly recommended.
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This time we embarked on a fly/drive tour around the west of Canada and the holiday build was excellent. Our point of contact was Paul Turner. We received an initial itinerary based on Paul's local knowledge and experience, and then over 3-4 phone calls, we honed it down in detail to our requirements and his recommendations. The actual holiday was excellent, everything went as planned with no hiccups. Canada is like the Lake District on steroids and will blow you away, the roads are great to drive on and very well signed. The people very friendly and accommodating. From my experience Holiday Architects have got the right model, they take the stress and time out of a lot of the planning, have excellent customer care, great follow up and very flexible with a budget you set them. Try them and I think you will agree.
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Meet our Canada expert
We offer tailor-made holidays to suit a wide range of tastes. Our expert Paul is dedicated to all things Canada and is here to help you plan your perfect trip.
Paul Turner
Destination Manager
Paul’s love for Canada began on a snowboard in Whistler and hasn’t stopped since. From scenic rail journeys to Rocky Mountain adventures, he’s full of ideas for seeing both the wild and city sides of Canada.
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