Luxury Canada Holidays 2024/2025
Home to vast rugged mountains, incredible skiing, grizzly and polar bears, the Northern Lights and buzzing cities, a holiday to Canada is the ideal setting for an epic trip.
- A tailormade luxury holiday in Canada crafted by best-in-class travel specialists
- 24/7 seamless support while booking and travelling with Scott Dunn
- Exceptional experiences led by reliable private guides
- Hand-picked selection of the best hotels and properties in Canada
Holidays to Canada promise to be beyond your wildest dreams. The Canadian relaxed way of life and welcoming attitude make this country one of the best destinations for active, adventurous travellers, regardless of the season. You’ve got vast expanses of unspoiled landscapes, thrilling wildlife, and eclectic cities. Travel in the summer and head deep into Canada's epic forests, explore beautiful coastlines, and hike the incredible mountains. In the winter, you’ve got fantastic skiing, including heliskiing, ice walks, climbing, and many more fun snowy activities. With a Scott Dunn holiday to Canada, you can get off the beaten track and experience an unseen side of this amazing country, where around every corner is something to take your breath away. We will introduce you to places a little out of the ordinary where you’ll enjoy endless ‘pinch-me’ moments.
Top Tours in Canada
We’ve travelled the length and breadth of the country and tested every possible route to enable us to curate itineraries for the perfect luxury holidays in Canada that work seamlessly, taking in the country’s many highlights at just the right pace. Packed with unique experiences and handpicked hotels, our trips deliver unforgettable travel moments.
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17 Nights
Bears, Ranch & Rockies - Canada Uncovered
from GBP £4,200 ppView Tour
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10 Nights
Extraordinary Canada - Whistler Heliskiing
from GBP £10,700 ppView Tour
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6 Nights
Epic Canada on the Rocky Mountaineer
from GBP £5,200 ppView Tour
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12 Nights
British Columbia with Kids
from GBP £3,900 ppView Tour
Top Hotels in Canada
Our specialists have travelled every inch of Canada and stayed in countless hotels so that we can recommend only the very best ones to match your preferences. Whether you want to stay at the hottest property in the area or are looking for somewhere with rustic charm, our handpicked selection of luxury hotels in Canada has every angle covered.
Wildlife Holidays in Canada
Over 3% of Canada is national parkland, it borders three oceans and is home to three mountain ranges, including the 3,000-mile-long Rockies. There are rainforests, woodland forests, ice plains, volcanic peaks, beaches, and unspoiled islands, all teeming with wildlife. From grizzly bears and bald eagles, whales and dolphins in British Columbia to Arctic wolves and polar bears in Manitoba, and moose, bison, and elk in Alberta, the animals you see on holiday in Canada pack a mighty punch.
Adventure Holidays in Canada
luxury holiday in Canada guarantees adventure. It is a country where thrills come in many guises. National parks present endless opportunities for outdoor excursions, both on land and water. Hike amongst bears and deer in Banff, go white-water rafting or explore the Columbia Ice Fields in Jasper, where there is also spectacular trekking through canyons.
On the west coast of Canada, fly in a helicopter over the Great Bear Rainforest to isolated walking trails and hard-to-reach fishing lakes. Spend days on a ranch, galloping through valleys, camping, and enjoying cookouts under the stars. In Vancouver, walk across the Capilano Suspension Bridge, the world’s highest, or try surfing in nearby Tofino. Further inland, Whistler brings experiences aplenty all year round. In the summer, there’s mountain biking, zip-lining and white-water rafting, while in winter it’s skiing, husky-sledding, snowshoeing and snowmobile action.
Heliskiing Holidays in Canada
For ski fanatics, there is nothing more exciting or rewarding than heliskiing, and Canada is one of the best places in the world for it. Jump out of a helicopter onto unmarked powder in the wilderness, where you’ll feel like you’re the only person in the world. You don’t need to be an expert skier to enjoy heliskiing, intermediates will love it too. Start with a few days of finding your ski legs in a resort like Whistler, the largest in North America and known for having the most regular and deepest snowfall in the world.
Once you’ve warmed up, fly to the Skeena Mountains where you can stay in a remote heliski village made up of traditional log cabins. In small groups, a guide will take you to the best terrain, to find the deepest powder and ski the most impressive glaciers. Make fresh tracks in immaculate open spaces, slalom around the trees, and see unbeatable views from the highest peaks. Finally, end your holiday in Canada with a few nights in Vancouver to relax and recuperate.
Train holidays in Canada
Canada is a huge country, which means visiting the vast expanses and many sights can seem overwhelming. One of the best ways to do so is by rail journey, and Canadian train lines cross most of the country, allowing you to embrace slow travel and take in some of the world's most spectacular scenery. A bonus is that these train journeys take you to some of Canada's most remote and beautiful places, often unreachable by car.
One of the most famous is the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Jasper, via Banff. The train ride is unbelievably picturesque, offering sightings of the area’s wildlife as well as its important Indigenous history. Passionate guides will talk you through the locations and scenes from the comfort of your seat, underneath the train cars’ glass-domed roofs. Meals on board are delicious too, particularly in the GoldLeaf service, where tables are draped in crisp white cloths and served by friendly waiters. You don’t sleep on board the Rocky Mountaineer but luxury hotels in Canada are planned along the way.
Family-friendly Holidays in Canada
Canada is ideal for family holidays and kids of all ages, with never-ending national parks and beaches to play on and cities like Vancouver to be explored by bicycle together.
Older kids and teens can really make the most of the adrenaline-pumping experiences like kayaking, zip-wires, white-water rafting, sailing, and surfing. Head to Whistler in the summer for an alpine adventure with every activity imaginable right on your doorstep, including bear watching. Go to the Rockies in Alberta for hiking, while the Calgary Stampede, a vibrant rodeo event, is a spectacle your teens won't forget.
Holidays in Canada tick all the boxes for a multi-generational getaway too. Stay on Vancouver Island to learn about the Indigenous culture, take a boat ride to spot whales, and indulge in a spot of wine tasting. Head to Ontario for great restaurants and buzzy city life in Toronto, combined with a trip to Niagara Falls. And, in the winter, there’s skiing in Whistler and Quebec, where family-friendly hotels will look after everyone.
Key information about Canada
- Best time to visit: June to October
- Flight time: 7+ hours
- Time difference: -5 hours GMT
- Currency: Canadian dollar
Canada Holidays FAQs
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Our holidays to Canada are all tailor-made so can be as long or short as you like. Our suggested itineraries range between 6 and 17 nights, and we wouldn’t suggest flying to Canada from the UK for anything less than a week.
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Our tours to Canada start from £4,100 per person but the price will depend on your final plans, which hotels you choose and the experiences you include. Throughout the planning process, we will keep you up to date on costs and work to your budget.
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Properties in Canada range from five-star hotels to more traditional log cabins and working ranches. We will select the best places to suit you, whether you’re looking for a romantic boutique hotel for two or a family-friendly stay. A particular highlight, while on holiday in Canada, is bear watching and there are some lovely bear lodges to stay at and experience the grizzlies in their natural habitat. One of our favourites is Long Beach Lodge, just south of Tofino, which is also perfect for whale watching and surfing.
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Below are the direct flight times to major Canadian airports from the UK:
- London to Vancouver – 9 hours and 45 minutes
- London to Toronto – 8 hours
- London to Montreal – 7 hours and 20 minutes
- London to Calgary – 9 hours.
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June to October is the summer season in Canada and the best time to go to make the most of the outdoor adventures. For skiing, head there between January to March, when it is very cold and promises lots of snow.
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Our team of travel specialists is ready and waiting to help you plan your luxury holiday to Canada. It doesn’t matter if you’re not sure where to start, begin by giving us a call and we will steer you in the right direction for a memorable and exciting trip.
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Why choose Scott Dunn for your Canada holiday?
Unique to You
- We listen to your travel goals and craft unique trips that are bespoke to you.
- We’re with you every step of your life’s travel journey, from honeymoons to family trips and beyond.
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- Global offices in the UK, US, and Singapore for 24/7 seamless service.
- We offer flexibility if your plans change so you can book with confidence and peace of mind.
Carefully Curated Collection
- We’ve curated an elevated collection of accommodation, experiences, and guides.
- Committed to fostering close global relationships to continue bringing you unique experiences.
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- We deliver a sense of luxury that matters most to you.
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