Hotel Tadoussac

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

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

Rocky Mountain Express

Classic Luxury + 2 more + 3 more

Canada’s mountains, glaciers & iconic railways.

8 days

from £4,990 pp

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

West Coast Wildlife Explorer

Wildlife & Nature Adventure + 1 more + 2 more

Spot grizzly bears, orcas, and explore Canada's rugged west coast.

12 days

from £6,490 pp

Canadian Icons

Family Classic + 2 more + 3 more

Canada's greatest hits in one self-drive holiday.

14 days

from £5,795 pp

Quirky excursions

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Scenic Saguenay Fjord Criuse

The beautiful Saguenay Fjord is best appreciated by boat – cruising along the deep waters and gazing up at the towering cliffs gives you a sense of the real scale of this natural wonder, as well as an opportunity to view the many pretty villages that line the banks . This three-hour discovery tour is led by a naturalist guide who will give interesting commentary on the geology, ecology and cultural history of the Fjord and you can enjoy panoramic views from either inside the boat or on the upper deck.

Village Historique de Val Jalbert

The Village Historique Val Jalbert is a genuine company town, replicating the life of those who worked in the pulp mills in the 1920s. At the time this was a booming industry and Val Jalbert was a very progressive model – one of the first in the province to have electricity and full running water. There are around forty original period buildings, including houses, a convent-school, a general store and the pulp mill set amongst leafy forest and presided over by the impressive Ouiatchouan Falls. Here you can get a real feel for what life must have been like in the pulp mill heyday, with numerous exhibits, interactive displays and informative staff in period dress occasionally breaking in to theatrical performances. Guided tours on the trolleybus run regularly, or you can take yourself off and enjoy the various attractions and scenic surrounds at your own pace, with maps and audio-guides available. There are several nature trails that weave through the grounds and a cable car runs to the top of the falls for splendid views of Lac Saint-Jean. There is also a restaurant, café and gift shop here so you can really make a day of it. For a wonderfully unique experience it is possible to overnight in one of the replica houses, in more modern and comfortable accommodation than perhaps the 1920s residents were accustomed to!

Whale Watching on the St. Lawrence River

This three hour whale watching trip departs from either Tadoussac or Baie St Catherine and heads out on to the St. Lawrence River in search of a variety of whale species - finback, humpback and minke whales are often spotted - along with whole host of marine birdlife. Specially designed zodiac boats cruise effortlessly along the river and, time permitting, a little way in to the Saguenay Fiord to ensure you have the best opportunity to view the both the wildlife and the scenery. If you would prefer not to ride on what can be a slightly bumpy Zodiac, there is also the option to whale watch from a larger, specially designed covered boat. This offers glassed-in panoramic decks and an observation platform from which you can also get excellent views.