6 Things To Do in Whistler in Summer
Just like dogs and Christmas, Whistler isn’t just for winter. While this Canadian mountain resort undoubtedly offers some of the best snow sports and apres-ski in North America, the months…
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Just like dogs and Christmas, Whistler isn’t just for winter. While this Canadian mountain resort undoubtedly offers some of the best snow sports and apres-ski in North America, the months…
The perfect way to be immersed in all things Canadian, discover some of the country’s most iconic scenery hiking in fresh alpine air to a plethora of jaw dropping vistas…
Canada’s only all-weather road across the Arctic Circle, one of the world’s most unique driving routes, turns 40 in 2019. Construction on the 417-mile Dempster Highway…
From goat yoga and ice climbing, to swimming with sharks and samurai training, mix up your regular exercise routine with one of these unusual fitness experiences from around the world…
The Yukon is like nowhere else on Earth. Its majestic mountains, untamed rivers and crystal clear lakes beckon travellers and adventurers alike. Look up in the Yukon and you’ll see…
The upcoming BBC series Blue Planet Live (beginning on 24 March on BBC One) will take a tour of the world’s oceans, introducing viewers to the magnificent aquatic life under…
In the heart of Canada, lies the vast and incredible province of Manitoba. Equipped with bucket list experiences, from polar bear viewings in Churchill, beluga whale excursions…
On 21 March, the world is encouraged to support International Day of Forests. A day designed to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests around…
Washington DC’s National Cherry Blossom Parade is not the only place to see the Cherry Blossoms in North America. Spring is also a great time to visit Canada. Here is…
It’s never too old to fall in love, nor to show you love that special someone. So, to provide some romantic inspiration, Travel Begins at 40 has rounded up a few…
Canada’s National Parks are at their best in summer – but the hotels and campsites that serve them can be overrun and crowded. Far better, then, to stay in a charming and characterful B&B for a taste…
If you are looking for a holiday with a difference in 2019, maybe you could consider Atlantic Canada. From food to the great outdoors and the movies, we give you…
Outdoor adventures don’t come on a grander scale than in Western Canada’s National Parks. Self-drive motor-home holidays are one of the best ways to explore the region; but limited accommodation…
Ever since 1955, the people of Quebec City have celebrated winter with the Quebec Winter Carnival. In 2006, over a million people attended the festival, making it the biggest winter…
Winter holidays are all about wrapping up warm and hitting the slopes – but hurtling down a snowy piste might not be everyone’s cup of Glühwein. For those who’d prefer a winter escape mixing snow-covered…
The family-run Northern Lights Resort & Spa, located in the picturesque Yukon River Valley, is building three new extravagantly appointed Aurora Glass Chalets for the 2018-19 winter season. The chalets…
Golden leaves, fresh seafood and cooler temperatures, Atlantic Canada during autumn offers the very best of the Provinces without the crowds. New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince…
Every summer Ontario hosts some of the world’s best festivals. From indulging your taste buds at Summerlicious in Toronto to laughing until you cry at Ottawa’s Fringe…
From Uncle Tom’s Cabin to North Buxton, southern Ontario is an area of rich history waiting to be explored. The area is home to the African-Canadian Heritage Tour and the story…
Home to Point Pelee National Park and Ontario’s southernmost point, as well as numerous wineries, southern Ontario contains a wealth of opportunity and adventure for 2018 and beyond…
What happens when you ask ambassadors around the world for an insider travel tip on the countries they represent, and while they’re at it, counter some common cliches…
Home to 340 beautiful provincial parks, Ontario will celebrate the 125th anniversary of its provincial parks this year. This anniversary is particularly significant for Ontario as Algonquin Provincial Park, established…
To embrace winter’s climate, Québec has an ingenious antidote: take the party outside. From the home of the snowmobile and the only place in the world you can do ice…
Canada’s great outdoors is enjoying a surge in popularity with UK holidaymakers, and adventures don’t come greater than in Western Canada’s amazing National Parks. Self-drive motor-home holidays are one of…
A vast country in North America stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Arctic Ocean in the north, Canada is the world’s second largest country with diverse cultures and terrain.
The country’s population in 2016 was just over 36 million. It is an ethnically diverse country and the latest statistics in 2016 show that 22.3 % of the current population are from minority groups. There are 1.7 million Native Americans living in Canada, 4.9% of Canada’s total population. There are also 7.2 million French speaking Canadians, mostly living in Quebec where French is the official language.
The Canadian government has legislated to protect the country’s wildlife, which has been encroached on over decades, as it is home to many ecologically diverse marine and animal life eco-systems, including the Tundra, the Rocky Mountains and several coastal marine eco-systems. Protected animals include the grizzly bear, cougar, moose, whale and marmot.
There is a plethora of tour companies offering a variety of diverse package holidays in the country from exploring the Wilderness to visiting the major Canadian cities. Some of the most popular locations are Niagara Falls, Montreal, Vancouver, Quebec, Whistler and the Canadian Rockies.