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Outdoor Activities
As a vast region that is blessed with some
of the world’s most dramatic and
beautiful scenery, Canada and Alaska is a
mecca for the outdoor enthusiast. Stunning
wilderness drives are yours alone and whether
you’re travelling by car or motor-home, once
you are mobile you can choose where to go and
what activities you want to include in your
tailor-made trip. Each province offers a
diversity of year-round activities; here are
some of the most popular ones.
Walking
For those who love walking, Canada is
unsurpassable in its variety. Memorable day walks
can be found in abundance, but there are also
many renowned hikes lasting several days, such as
Vancouver Island’s West Coast Trail. The Rockies
have more than their fair share of stunning trails
in the forests and meadows above the tree line
that burst into colour each spring. As a special
treat, it is possible to enjoy guided walking while
staying in the mountains at a remote lodge and
heli-hiking near mountain peaks. The hikes in
British Columbia’s Wells Gray Provincial Park
give you a particularly good chance of excellent
wildlife viewing while in Ontario’s Algonquin
Provincial Park you can howl with the wolves.
Nahanni National Park in the Northwest
Territories is a pristine wilderness rich in waterfalls
and fast flowing rivers. Québec’s Laurentians are
delightful, particularly during the autumn when the
deciduous trees are a riot of colour, whilst in
Newfoundland Gros Morne National Park’s
dramatic fjords have been dubbed the ‘Galapagos
of Geology’ with their ancient rocks telling the
story of the formation of our planet. Canada and
Alaska truly offer some of the most exhilarating
and diverse walking terrain anywhere.
Float Trips &
White-Water Rafting
Though many of Canada’s rivers can be navigated
by canoe, more tranquil journeys are offered on
floating pontoons or inflatable boats: gently
drifting through forested rivers where wildlife is
unconcerned at the waters’ edge and the
humdrum world of road traffic and other
visitors seems far away. For adrenaline seekers,
white-water rafting is the big attraction. Generally,
whether you are a novice, have children with you
or are looking for a big thrill then professional raft
companies can cater to your needs.
Canoeing & Kayaking
With just under 250,000 kilometres of coastline,
well over 100,000 kilometres of navigable river
and countless lakes, Canada and Alaska have
innumerable opportunities for canoeing and
kayaking along pristine shores or sparkling rivers.
The possibilities are virtually limitless: you can take
an easy peaceful paddle or hurl yourself into a
torrent of white water. Sea kayaking is growing in
popularity, so whether you want to kayak in the
tidal races of the Bay of Fundy or paddle amongst
orcas off the coast of Vancouver Island your
choices are endless.
Horse Riding
Horse riding is a great way to reach backcountry
trails with the minimum of effort and can be
arranged in most of Canada’s provinces for all
levels of experience and fitness. Whether you
want a one hour ride or a backcountry tour
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