What Makes it Special?
- Watch grizzly bears in the wild from a remote stay at Knight Inlet Lodge.
- Spot black bears foraging along the shoreline on a Tofino boat tour.
- Search for orcas on a whale-watching trip from Victoria.
- Stroll among 800-year-old Douglas fir trees in Cathedral Grove.
- Kayak through the pristine waters of Knight Inlet, surrounded by wildlife.
- Tuck into some delicious West Coast cuisine on Vancouver's waterfront.
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.
Canada’s west coast is one of the best places in the country to spot the iconic wildlife Canada’s so loved for – grizzly, black bears, orcas, eagles, and more. We've designed this self-drive itinerary to be all about embracing the country's wild side, with plenty of opportunities for wildlife watching and a stay at one of British Columbia’s most remote and rewarding lodges planned in, too.
Start in vibrant Vancouver, then cross over to Vancouver Island, with stops in Victoria, Tofino, and Campbell River offering everything from whale watching to rainforest walks and quiet coastal views. The real highlight comes in the form of a three-night stay at Knight Inlet Lodge, tucked deep into grizzly country, where expert guides take you out in search of bears in their natural habitat.
Finish with a final night back in Vancouver, still buzzing from all the unforgettable encounters along the way. If you're after a trip filled with big landscapes, close-up wildlife moments, and a real sense of adventure, this could be the one for you.
10 hours from London
When to go
- June to September
Average temperature
- 9-22°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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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.
Kim Hill
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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.
Patsy
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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.
RD
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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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