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Visit Canada Anytime of the Year!

Jun 30, 2023

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With travel trends to Canada improving in 2022 and 2023, Destination Canada released an updated Fall 2022 finding that projects tourism spending in Canada to recover to the 2019 level by 2024, a year earlier than the last projection. International arrivals will recover by 2025.

Kuoni Tumlare teams are positioned to support you in riding on this rising trend and bringing travellers to Canada. Canada is one of the best travel destinations with many diverse natural landscapes such as mountains, forests, lakes, coastlines and oceans, which provide a richness of activities and sight-seeing attractions for everyone. Various activities can be organised based on seasons, from skiing and snowboarding in the winter to camping and hiking in the summer.

Canada is a vast and well-developed country with many urban cities having modern facilities and unique architecture. It also has a rich history and culture that offer an enriched travel and culinary experience while engaging with the locals. Whether looking for the untouched beauty of the Northern Lake, the rugged stretch of the Canadian Rockies, expansive rolling grasslands or an exquisite food journey, Canada has much to offer.

Here are some of the recommended highlights for exciting and adventurous travel in Canada for your consideration in tour itinerary:

1. The Canadian Rockies

The Canadian Rockies is a UNESCO World Heritage that stretches 180,000 sq km with magnificent views at every corner of the site. The Icefields Parkway is a spectacular road tour between Banff and Jasper National Parks. Visitors can explore many pristine lakes, glaciers and valleys along the way and capture wildlife sightings, including Lake Louise, Peyto Lake, and Maligne Lake, to mention a few. Lake Louise is the most famous lake in the Rockies as it is beautiful year-round, where the lake freezes in the winter and turns into a lively turquoise tranquil site for hikers and kayakers in the summer. Peyto Lake is the most vibrant lake in the Rockies, especially in the Summer, as the glittering glacial rock flow in from the Peyto Glacier. Maligne Lake is stunning, surrounded by Rocky peaks and glaciers, with summertime boat cruises in service. This is a place for adventure and nature lovers.

2. Banff National Park

Banff National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that spans 6,641 sq km. It is famed for its impressive mountainous terrain with spectacular valleys and peaks, pristine lakes and the vast wilderness of the Canadian Rockies. As the first national park in Canada and third in the world, it has a rich heritage and is a breathtaking mountain destination. It has more than 1,600 km of hiking trails, world-class ski resorts, and thousands of campsites and glaciers for adventure seekers and outdoor enthusiasts. Banff townsite and Lake Louise village are in the national park that caters to visitors to explore authentic Canadian eateries, vibrant arts, and culture.

3. Jasper National Park

Jasper National Park is another UNESCO World Heritage Site to the North of Banff National Park and is the largest park in the Rocky Mountains and the second largest Dark Sky Preserve in the world. It is an excellent place for a stargazing excursion, and the Northern Lights, aurora borealis, can be seen from September to mid-May. Towering mountains surround the park with numerous thundering waterfalls; one is Athabasca Falls. It is a Class 5 waterfall with a total drop height of 24 metres and a massive amount of water gushing into the gorge. There are walking trails around the falls for people to capture the view and sound of the majestic falls. It is also a popular park for wildlife sightings.

4. Vancouver

Vancouver is a cosmopolitan city in Western Canada and is right next to various outdoor adventures, from marine to mountain thrill-seeking explorations, gardens and parks. There are many visitor sites from the city to the great outdoors. Gastown is the original settlement of Vancouver known for its Whistling Steam Clock and Victorian-style buildings with a mix of souvenir shops, indie art galleries and trendy places for food and drink. Mostly surrounded by water, Stanley Park is a magnificent urban green oasis with majestic trees, beautiful beaches, walking trails and historical landmarks along the famous Seawall. Across the Strait of Georgia is The Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada located on Vancouver Island. It has several gardens, including a serene Japanese Garden, with millions of bedding plants. The best time to visit these gardens is in the autumn.

5. Kamloops

Kamloops is a gorgeous city for every season, and you can explore this city along the route on board the Rocky Mountaineer train, which connects from Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, and Whistler to Vancouver. It is a daylight train to enjoy spectacular scenic views along the way with immaculate service. Kamloops is one of Canada’s sunniest destinations, where visitors can enjoy perfect rounds of golf, rugged bike rides, and other activities. It has unique landscapes with a mixture of deserts, valleys, grasslands, pine forests, sandstone canyons, lakes, and mountains, including sagebrush and hoodoos.

6. Old Quebec City

Old Quebec City is in Eastern Canada. It is the only fortified city north of Mexico, dating to the 17th century and is referred to as the historic district of Quebec City. The Old Quebec is a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of fascinating historical French American architecture. It is rich in historical landmarks and museums. There are also cobblestone streets in the district for visitors to stroll through, soak in the magnificent heritage, and witness this European charm. Visitors can sample various meals with ingredients sourced from local farms and producers. It is a must-visit city with many events and exhibitions throughout the year.

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