On an Escapes by BFP trip to Canada, we can show you the very best this magnificent country has to offer. From opportunities to see the Northern Lights or bears in their forest habitats to exploring the beautiful cities, Canada has something for everyone.
If you’ve always dreamt of seeing orca in the wild or resting in the tranquil beauty of mountain lakes, then a trip to Canada’s wilder regions is for you. Stay in an amazing lodge and get a true taste of life in the wilds of Canada. If you love exploring art and culture whilst away, the romantic city of Quebec is an artist’s paradise and could be the right fit for you.
Whatever you want to gain from your Canadian holiday, let the Escapes by BFP team bring that vision to life to ensure you get the very best out of your visit to this wonderful country.
Vancouver is a city with the ultimate backdrop; enveloped by the sea and snow-capped mountains, it’s an intimate city which one can explore with ease, combining the very best of city living with easy access to the wild beauty of Canada’s countryside. The food in Vancouver is a standout star of the show, from amazing street food to Michelin-starred restaurants and everything in between.
Explore Stanley Park by bike, an urban park filled with naturally growing forest, and visit Brockton Point to learn about the region’s First Nation peoples. Explore Vancouver’s oldest district, Gastown, where Victorian buildings and cobbled streets give a sense of stepping back in time.
Take a trip to the Banff National Park, gateway to the Canadian Rockies, and marvel at the incredible scenery and spectacular wildlife that calls this park home. Whether you want a gentle stroll or a challenging hike, Banff has trails to suit all abilities.
Explore the unspoilt alpine wilderness of British Columbia and keep an eye out for elk, bison and eagles as you breathe in the extraordinarily fresh air. On an Escapes by BFP trip to Vancouver, whatever you’re looking from your holiday our team will help create the perfect trip for you.
The city of Toronto is perhaps best known for the CN Tower, the second tallest building in the world. Enjoy unrivalled panoramic views and fine dining from its top-floor revolving restaurant. A trip to the viewing decks at the top on a clear day is a very memorable experience and makes the CN Tower one of the city’s top attractions.
Toronto is a multicultural city, packed with distinct districts. Its population includes around 200 ethnicities, making it a great place to enjoy a wide array of cuisines, shopping opportunities and cultural experiences. It’s also a great place from which to explore Niagara Falls, arguably the world’s most iconic waterfall. Marvel at the sheer size of this magnificent natural wonder which marks the boundary between Ontario and New York.
Toronto is a modern, forward-looking city, and is a great place from which to explore Canada. Our team are on hand to advise you on creating the perfect trip to Toronto, to suit your tastes and dreams.
Quebec City deserves its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its unique position of being North America’s only walled city. Built by the French in the 17th century, it’s now the heartland of French Canada with some incredible historical buildings and monuments to explore.
This is a deeply romantic city, with cobbled streets, period buildings and spectacular views of the river. It’s also an artistic hot spot thanks to Rue du Trésor, a hub of art galleries and street vendors selling beautiful pieces, a great place to pick up a souvenir from your trip to Quebec.
The French influence is clear in the food of the city, which has some fantastic traditional restaurants where you can enjoy delicious cuisine. The wider region of Quebec has some stunning scenery to explore if you want to leave the hubbub of the city behind and is especially lovely in the spring.
Montreal is known as the party capital of Canada thanks to its fantastic nightlife and buzzing summer festivals. However, there’s more to the city thank just a party vibe. It has some fantastic restaurants and wonderful shopping opportunities, making it a great place to go if you’re looking for retail therapy whilst away.
The world’s second largest French speaking city, Montreal is home to the stunning Jardin Botanique, known for being one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the world. With over 22,000 plant species and 10 greenhouses, it’s a wonderful place to lose yourself in nature despite being so close to the buzzing metropolis.
Montreal has a range of parks and green spaces to enjoy, as well as some fantastic water sports for those who enjoy being active on the water whilst on holiday. There are lots of art galleries and cultural events to discover, and you can enjoy treasures such as the Basilica of Notre-Dame, the Place Jacques-Cartier and the Vieux Port.
Montreal is a popular, charming destination for a wide range of travellers, and the Escapes by BFP team can help you plan the ultimate trip to this vibrant city.
Nova Scotia is a stunning destination for anyone looking to spend time by the coast. With more than 100 beaches to choose from and endless miles of rugged coastline, it’s a wonderful holiday destination for anyone who loves to be beside the sea.
Seafood is of course very popular in Nova Scotia, and there are some incredible seafood restaurants right on the water to experience, where tasting the freshly caught lobster is a must. There’s plenty of wineries to visit too which makes it a great destination for foodies.
The scenery is spectacular and there are plenty of opportunities for bird watching, including puffins, and it’s one of the best places in the world for whale watching thanks to the wide array of species which visit Nova Scotia’s waters, especially in August.
The Bay of Fundy has the world’s highest tides, and observing them going in and out is a wonder of the natural world not to be missed during any trip to Nova Scotia.
Depending on what you’re looking for from your time in Canada, it can certainly be a year-round destination. The winters are extremely cold and snowy, meaning there are some fantastic opportunities for enjoying winter sports on some of Canada’s glorious mountain ranges.
The summer months provide fantastic opportunities for whale watching, and the long warm days make this a great time of year to visit if you’re hoping to spend plenty of time in the great outdoors.
Spring and autumn are very beautiful in the countryside, but the weather can be uncertain and activities and excursions must be planned accordingly.
Canada is very cold in the winter, but spectacularly beautiful, with magnificent planes of crisp white snow and frozen lakes which stretch as far as the eye can see. Both locals and visitors enjoy skiing in much of Canada at this time of year.
If you’re hoping to see the Northern Lights, this is the best time of year to go to Canada as the beautiful display often lights up the skies above the snow in the wintertime.
Springtime in Canada is lovely, with the West Coast in particular feeling warmer, although the weather can be unpredictable throughout March and April. May is a great time to visit as the days are warmer and longer, but the crowds of tourists are yet to begin arriving. Spring flowers make the national parks colourful throughout late April and May, and humpback whales can be spotted off the Atlantic coast.
This is the most popular time of year for visiting Canada as the weather is hot and sunny. While it can get very warm in some of the cities, the countryside is slightly cooler and very welcoming. Montreal hosts the Festival de Jazz in June and July, attracting visitors from around the world. Orca are visible off the West Coast.
September is when the great salmon run reaches its peak, one of nature’s most magnificent events and well worth observing in the wild, with hundreds of bears and other predators lining the rivers to make the most of this time of bounty before winter sets in. Autumn is the most beautiful time of year to visit Niagara Falls as the changing colours of the trees provide a spectacular backdrop for this natural wonder.
The various regions of Canada each have their own distinctive way of doing things and this extends to the kinds of hotels on offer. In Montreal, we recommend one of the sleek modern buildings as the perfect place from which to explore the city. Quebec City has some beautiful hotels which bring with them an old world feel thanks to their period style and traditional interiors. In the wintertime, ski chalets are a popular choice from which to make the most of the best snow.
Whatever kind of hotel you’re looking for, we can recommend one to suit your style of holiday and requirements.
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