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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

Mountains, Wine & Wildlife

Wildlife & Nature Foodie + 1 more + 2 more

Bears, wines & turquoise lakes in Canada’s great outdoors.

14 days

from £3,990 pp

including flights

Simply Vancouver Island

Family Wildlife & Nature + 1 more + 2 more

Victoria, wild beaches, sea kayaking & Vancouver Island.

14 days

from £3,995 pp

including flights

Western Canada Highlights

Classic Wildlife & Nature + 2 more + 3 more

Waterfalls, glaciers and outdoor adventures from Vancouver to Banff.

12 days

from £4,595 pp

including flights

Ontario Explorer

Family Classic + 2 more + 3 more

Toronto, Ottawa, Niagara Falls & scenic roadtripping through Ontario’s countryside.

13 days

from £3,495 pp

including flights

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

Quirky excursions

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Kouchibouguac National Park

Resisting the urge to pronounce it "koo-she-boujee," Kouchibouguac National Park is located on the east coast of New Brunswick, between Moncton and Miramichi, making it a fantastic stop on this route. This hidden gem blends natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and cultural significance. Actually pronounced “Koo-she-boo-gwack,” the park’s name comes from the Mi’kmaq word meaning "river of long tides" and is renowned for its sand dunes, salt marshes, and warm coastal lagoons. Be sure to visit Kellys Beach, where a leisurely stroll along the boardwalks takes you over the sand dunes and into stunning coastal views. The park is also a haven for wildlife, including grey seals, beavers, and an impressive variety of bird species, with herons and ospreys being particularly popular sightings. If you’re here as the sun sets, you’re in for a treat. As one of Canada’s designated dark sky preserves, the park offers incredible opportunities for stargazing and night photography. Kouchibouguac is a perfect stop for those looking for a quieter, less-travelled alternative to busier national parks.

Traditional Indigenous Food Tasting

Traditional Indigenous Food Tasting at Metepenagiag Heritage Park is a thoughtful, immersive way to connect with Mi’kmaq culture through storytelling, landscape and food. Set within one of New Brunswick’s oldest continuously inhabited Indigenous communities, the experience offers a real sense of place, with the nearby Oxbow National Historic Sites providing a powerful backdrop. Your visit begins at the Metepenagiag Interpretative Centre, where a local guide shares the community’s history and cultural traditions, bringing to life stories handed down through generations. From there, you’ll head out onto the park’s groomed walking trails, following routes that have been part of Mi’kmaq life for thousands of years. Along the way, the focus turns to the natural world and how it has long provided both nourishment and meaning, as you gather some of the ingredients used in the meal. The experience finishes with a traditional Indigenous meal, featuring wild game or fresh fish alongside warm bannock and tea brewed from hand-picked leaves collected during the walk. It’s a relaxed and meaningful way to engage with culture beyond the museum setting, and you’ll also leave with an Indigenous gift as a keepsake of your time at Metepenagiag.

Maple Sugar Tour and Tasting

The Maple Sugar Tour and Tasting at Dumfries Maples is a sweet, feel-good glimpse into one of Canada’s best-loved traditions. Set in the Saint John River Valley, it’s the kind of visit that’s all about comforting aromas, warm hospitality, and seeing how maple sap is transformed into that familiar golden syrup. Hosted by the Scott family, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the sugarbush and sugarhouse, with time to watch sap boiling down and syrup being bottled. Along the way, there are plenty of chances to sample the good stuff, including classic maple taffy poured onto snow (when conditions allow) and homemade biscuits served with maple butter, which is exactly as delicious as it sounds. If you’re visiting in late winter or early spring, the experience becomes even more seasonal and hands-on. You can walk or snowshoe through the sugarbush to see sap collecting in buckets on the trees, then finish with a hearty pancake breakfast in a cosy cedar log cookhouse, a real highlight for anyone who loves local food and simple, authentic experiences. It’s an easy add-on for travellers passing through the Fredericton area, and works particularly well for families. As it’s a small group experience that runs with a minimum number of guests, it’s worth booking ahead where possible.

Fredericton – Ideas for Free Time

Fredericton is blessed with plenty of green space and is often cited as one of Canada’s prettiest cities. Take a stroll along the established Riverfront Trail, which winds past small parks and historic buildings such as the Old Government House; wander through a few of the delightful parks—Odell Park has a number of different gardens, an arboretum, and a deer park; or just explore some of the historic, tree-lined streets and admire the grand Victorian buildings. Downtown, the Historic Garrison District is an area that housed British soldiers in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It is now a bit of a cultural hub, with a number of bars and restaurants, and the central Officer’s Square is a gathering spot for locals and visitors alike. For a few weeks from mid-July, a full-uniform changing of the guard ceremony takes place each day, and throughout July and August, there is a free outdoor theatre performance each lunchtime, free guided heritage walks, and various other activities that make the most of the good weather. Kings Landing, about 30 minutes outside the city, is a fantastic living history museum packed with artefacts, exhibits, and workshops that give you an in-depth insight into the history of Canada and the major events that have shaped its politics and culture. If you are here out of season, or on a rainy day, then the Beaverbrook Art Gallery is a good place to while away a couple of hours. It is relatively small but houses some impressive, world-class artworks by artists such as Dalí, Constable, Gainsborough, and Turner, alongside more contemporary exhibits by Atlantic artists.