Fairmont Royal York

Alaskan Cruise & Rocky Mountaineer

Wildlife & Nature Luxury + 2 more + 3 more

Two epic journeys, one unforgettable holiday by rail and sea.

15 days

from £6,995 pp

including flights

Canada Fall Colours Road Trip

Romantic Wildlife & Nature + 1 more + 2 more

Autumn colours, scenic drives and coastal charm in eastern Canada.

14 days

from £2,995 pp

including flights

Journey to the Polar Bears

Wildlife & Nature Off-the-beaten-track + 1 more + 2 more

Polar bears, sledge dogs & tundra rides through Canada’s north.

7 days

from £7,195 pp

including flights

Ultimate British Columbia

Wildlife & Nature Off-the-beaten-track + 2 more + 3 more

An off-the-beaten-track journey along Canada’s wild west coast.

15 days

from £4,990 pp

including flights

Canada Family Holiday

Family Wildlife & Nature + 2 more + 3 more

Bears, rafting, and family adventures through Canada.

13 days

from £3,790 pp

including flights

Nova Scotia Escape

Wildlife & Nature Culture & History + 1 more + 2 more

Beaches, moose spotting & laid-back local culture across Nova Scotia.

14 days

from £3,595 pp

including flights

Quirky excursions

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Toronto Islands Twilight Bicycle Tour

Toronto Islands is a chain of small, car-free islands just a short ferry ride away from the main city. With beautiful beaches and expanses of parkland it is a refreshing place to spend some time and exploring by bike is the best way to get around. At the end of the day it is particularly beguiling here, as the daytime visitors head back across the water and dusk descends casting a magical light. On this tour you will visit some of the neighbourhoods on the island, pass historic sites such as Gibraltar Point Lighthouse and the Royal Canadian Yacht Club, stop for desert at one of the island’s cafes, and just enjoy the tranquillity of Lake Ontario as it gently laps at the shoreline. From here there are also fantastic views of the Toronto city skyline as it lights up for the evening. This tour is suitable for both beginners and advanced riders; it moves at an easy pace and there are plenty of stops to talk and take in the sights. The islands are well lit and perfectly safe at night.

Toronto - Ideas for Free Time

To soak up the ambience of Toronto and sample some of its best foods, start at St. Lawrence Market, where you will find a vast variety of local products and merchants who are passionate about what they sell and who are always happy to recommend something to try. Alternatively, the Distillery District is home to numerous funky galleries, cafés, and restaurants housed within the heritage buildings of an old distillery and is a great place to soak up the ambience of the city. The magnificent Royal Ontario Museum houses hundreds of artefacts and pieces of artwork from all over the world and is considered to have one of the most comprehensive natural and cultural history collections in the world. It’s worth taking a stroll along the scenic waterfront, where you can wander along the lively promenade past numerous cafés and enjoy views out over the lake. From here, it’s a short ferry ride over to Toronto Islands, where you can explore the historic sites and scenic beaches on foot or by bicycle. If you are a sports fan, then you might like to consider visiting the Hockey Hall of Fame or even getting tickets for a baseball game if the teams are playing at the Rogers Centre – you can often pick up cheaper tickets on the day. Finally, the CN Tower watches proudly over the city, and it’s well worth taking a trip up to its 342-metre-high observation gallery for fantastic views for miles around. Images courtesy of Destination Toronto

Full-Day Trip to the Niagara Region

The iconic Niagara Falls are only an hour and a half away from Toronto, making them an easy full-day trip from the city. You will be transported by an air-conditioned coach to the falls, with informative commentary and photo stops along the way. Once there, you will join Hornblower Cruises for a boat trip right up to the base of the thundering Horseshoe Falls. Enjoy lunch and some free time to wander before re-joining the coach. The tour will then journey along the scenic Niagara Parkway, stopping at the charming town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, where you’ll have time to browse the boutique shops. Downtown Toronto hotel pick-ups and drop-offs are included for your convenience.