Canada is a major undertaking if you plan to see it thoroughly, with twenty-five percent more land area than Australia and eight times its coastline, it is vast. However, most travellers choose either…
New Canada entry requirements (eTA) for Australian passport holders
Australian passport holders now require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) to enter Canada by air. If travelling by air to or through Canada, you will need to obtain an online travel authorisati…
Canada’s polar bears & beluga whales
With erect ears and twitching noses inquisitively probing the air, the locals were curious. On their annual migration to the ice-filled northern reaches of the Arctic in search of food, ‘polar b…
10 reasons to visit Canada
Boasting 16 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the longest ski season in the world and some of the most spectacular natural wonders on the planet, it’s no wonder tourists continue to flock to Canada in reco…
Best time to view Canada’s wildlife
They’re dazzling, beautiful and permanently trending on social media. In Canada’s state of Manitoba, their famous inhabitants are household names, attracting travellers from around the world, wh…
Grizzly bears of British Columbia
It’s a perfect day as our boat stops in Canada’s British Columbia’s spectacular Knight Inlet to watch for grizzly bears. Our guides from TideRip Grizzly Adventures are experts when it come…
6 quirky foods to try in Quebec
Food is an important part of the travel experience. Not only will the local cuisine better acquaint you with the culture but it’s a perfect entree to interact with the locals. Of course, all th…
Quebec City voted Canada’s best
Quebec City has taken out top honours winning ‘Best City in Canada’. Each year, travel magazine Travel & Leisure ask their readers to vote on a range of categories in the Travel + Leis…
It’s a record iceberg season in Canada
‘Iceberg chasers’ are gearing up for a momentous year with the Canadian provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador predicted to see more icebergs than ever before along the famous Iceberg Alle…
Five star fare on rails
It could be the ultimate in indulgent sensory overload. Jaw-dropping scenery, educational commentary, extreme comfort and exquisite food and wine … all at the same time! Boarding the famous Rocky Moun…