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Below is a selection of some ideas for holidays to Canada. This is simply a taste of what we can offer. If you're interested in a specific Canada itinerary then please call one of our consultants on 0845 643 6548.
Rockies Circle Tour & Alaskan Cruise
See the best of the Canadian Rockies with this Affordable Value fully escorted tour followed by a remarkable cruise through the Alaskan Inside Passage.
Gems of the Rockies Tour & Alaska
This comprehensive esccorted touring program from APT takes you to all the highlights Canada and Alaska have to offer.
Premier Rockies Tour & Alaska Cruise
Discover a new style of travel with APT Gold’s Premier Rockies & Alaskan Cruise. From the moment your tour begins you’ll be treated to a VIP experience, including gourmet wine on arrival, plus the finest in accommodation, personal service and touring experiences.
Four Seasons Resort, Whistler
Enjoy the scenic splendour of one of North America’s top mountain resorts. With easy access to the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb, site of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, it offers access to some of the best skiing in North America.
Rockies Explorer & Alaskan Cruise
A spectacular journey to the Canadian Rockies and Alaska’s Inside Passage with APT escorted tours.
Eastern Canada self-drive tour
Explore the provinces of Ontario and Québec on this 13-day self-drive holiday. A circular route travels along Lake Ontario from Toronto to the Thousand Island resort region, then east into French Canada. The northern leg travels from Ottawa through Algonquin Park and on to Niagara Falls before returning to Toronto.
Canada adventur - self-drive tour
Fairmont is well known in Canada for its famous historic hotels and resorts. Many of the hotels were originally built by the Canadian Pacific Railway in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Our two featured selfdrive itineraries are a great way of combining a few nights stay in some of these national treasures with spectacular Canadian scenery.
Canadian Rockies self drive tour
Experience the ‘Best of the West’ on this selfdrive journey through the national parks of the Canadian Rockies. Among the highlights are the world-famed tourist regions of Banff and Jasper, as well Harrison Hot Springs. The drive concludes with a memorable stay in the scenic coastal cities of Victoria and Vancouver.
Grizzly Bears Of Knight Inlet
Spotting grizzlies in their natural habitat is the order of the day, and trained guides will accompany you on excursions along the Campbell River where they fish. Youll sleep in a rustic yet luxurious lodge, only accessible by floatplane. Prime bear-spotting time is Aug to Oct. Book early to avoid disappointment.
West Coast Essentials
Vancouver, Whistler and Victoria are three of the ’must-sees’ on any journey through British Columbia. West Coast Essentials is a 7-night self-drive offering you the opportunity to travel independently at your own pace. Discover the oceanside city of Vancouver, take an optional day trip along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler and finish up in Victoria on Vancouver Island for some relaxation, sightseeing or to join a whalewatching excursion.
The Vancouver & Victoria Experience
Spend two nights in Vancouver, one of the most beautifully located cities in the world and two nights in Victoria, the provincial capital of British Columbia. Explore Stanley Park and shop along Robson Street, visit Butchart Gardens and have afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. This trip is ideal if you’ve only a short time in the Vancouver area and is a popular pre-/post cruise extension. Different accommodation options are available but we particularly recommend combining the Fairmont Vancouver and the Fairmont Empress in Victoria.
Canada Ski Offers
Ski Offers - Whistler - Banff - Jasper - Lake Louise Canadas northern latitudes ensure a long ski season and copious amounts snow : most of its ski resorts are located in un-spoilt areas where you can enjoy wide empty space, low skier density and beautiful scenery. If you are planning your next ski trip you may want to consider Canada and if you act now youll be able to take advantage of a range of different offers currently available at several of the more popular resorts.
Maritime Canada
With this self-drive tour through Maritime Canada youll get to see the very best of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
Character Inns Of Québec
Discover ‘La Belle Province on this self-drive tour that features stays in charming auberge style hotels that are so typical of the Québec region. From cosmopolitan Montréal and heritage-rich Québec City to the scenic coastal routes of the Gaspé peninsula, youll find yourself quickly immersed in this largely underrated province.
Summer At Sacacomie Lodge
Situated between Montréal and Québec City in the beautiful Mauricie region of Québec is the Sacacomie Lodge.
Ice Hotel Experience
A stay in an ice hotel is a must for the modern adventurer or en vogue traveller. Located north of Québec on the shores of Lake Saint-Joseph, the Ice Hotel is made entirely of ice and snow - thousands of tonnes of it.
Tremblant Experience
The quaint resort town of Tremblant (voted No. 1 Ski Resort in North America by SKI Magazine for 10 consecutive years) is just as appealing in the summer months, with a huge number of outdoor activities on the doorstep.
Trans Canada By Rail (toronto - Vancouver)
Travel in luxury from Torontos urban excitement through a stunning diversity of landscapes to Vancouver on the Pacific Coast. Explore Toronto before boarding VIA Rails famous Canadian, travelling west through the lake regions of Manitoba and the grain fields of Saskatchewan.
French Canada And Niagara Falls
Montréal, Québec City, Ottawa and Toronto embody cosmopolitan eastern Canada and present a fascinating portrait of its rich colonial history.
Polar Bears Of Churchill
This adventure brings you face-to-face with the worlds largest carnivore, the arctic polar bear. Theres no better place to search for this famed animal than on the unforgiving tundra along the Hudson Bay Coast.
Grizzly Bears Of Knight Inlet
The Knight Inlet Lodge is located 112 miles northwest of the city of Vancouver. The lodge is not accessible by road, thus travel is by floatplane from Campbell River on Vancouver Island.
Whistler Mountaineer
If youre short of time, the Whistler Mountaineer provides the perfect solution.
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge Adventure
In the central western region of Vancouver Island youll find Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve, a fragile and breathtaking temperate rainforest surrounded by rivers and wild coastal beaches.
Vancouver & Victoria Experience
Vancouver is one of the least claustrophobic and beautifully located cities in the world, straddling as it does the lowlands of the Fraser River and the Coast Mountains of southwest British Columbia.
Canada hotel ideas
Below is a selection of some ideas for hotels in Canada. This is simply a taste of what we can offer. If you're interested in a specific Canada hotel then please call one of our consultants on 0845 643 6548.
The Fairmont Hotel
It is said that the Queen stays here when she visits Vancouver. Like her youll find a luxurious Absolute Spa, a top-flight health club, award-winning restaurants and a Fairmont Gold floor with its own concierge, check-in desk and exclusive lounge. Step outside and youre only a short walk from downtown Vancouver and the waterfront.
The Fairmont Waterfront
Its the views that have made the Fairmont Waterfront the most popular Vancouver hotel among TMG members. Corner rooms are perhaps the best, but all rooms have floor-to ceiling windows with views of the harbour and mountains beyond, or of Stanley Park and the city skyline. The health club has an equally scenic rooftop pool.
Le Chateau Frontenac
A grand dame of hotels, Le Château Frontenac is Québec Citys most famous landmark, a century-old castle high on a bluff over the St. Lawrence river. The vast impressive lobby leads you to the guest rooms - all tastefully furnished, and with varying views. Every conceivable service is available, including a fitness centre, swimming pool, and several restaurants.
Auberge Saint - Pierre
Auberge Saint-Pierre is everything you would expect of a French Inn and more. You will find this smashing boutique hotel on a narrow side street, below the city ramparts, in the lower part of Old Town. We love the rugged brick and stone walls of the guest rooms and the cozy library with its open fire. And the made-to-order breakfasts are superb.
Loews Le Concorde
Situated on the highest point in the city, the Loews Le Concorde offers unobstructed views of the St. Lawrence River and Old Québec. The smart rooms, indoor swimming pool, revolving rooftop restaurant and great location on Grande Allée (the Champs-Elysées of Québec) are all good reasons to choose this hotel for your stay in Québec.
Le Manoir Victoria
Le Manoir Victoria is a popular European style hotel ideally located within the city walls of Old Québec. It is only a short walk to the antiques shops and boutiques of the Quartier Petit Champlain. Guest rooms are spacious and the staff couldnt be more pleasant. There is also a small spa and a decent size swimming pool.
Hotel Quintessence
Rooms at Quintessence have views of Lake Tremblant, king-size beds, wood fires and private balconies/terraces. Bathrooms have heated marble floors and sunken spa baths. The restaurant is among the best in the province and the head sommelier will help you find the perfect accompaniment from the 5000- bottle wine cellar. Tastings also available.
Le Saint - Sulpice
Le Saint-Sulpice is a stylish all-suite hotel located just behind the Nôtre- Dame Basilica, and a block from the Old Port, so only steps away from many interesting shops, galleries and restaurants. The suites are large, many with fireplaces and some with terraces that face the central courtyard garden— a rarity in the cobbled Old Town.
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth
This is arguably one of the best hotels in Montréal, and was recently rated by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of the 500 greatest hotels in the world. The Queen Elizabeth hotel is located in the heart of downtown Montréal. Be sure to make reservations at the award-winning Beaver Club, recognised as one of the best tables in Canada.
Le Centre Sheraton
Le Centre Sheraton is a high-rise hotel that encompasses a striking atrium lobby. Facilities include the sixth-floor day spa, a lap pool and open-air terrace. There is also a bar and an à la carte restaurant, but there are plenty of other options within a short walk from the hotel. If sleep is important to you, youll love the Sheratons Sweet Sleeper beds.
Hyatt Regency Montreal
Most of the Hyatt Regencys smart (and recently renovated) guest rooms have good views of downtown, but this hotels trump card is the location. Its on top of Complexe Desjardins, one of the citys biggest shopping malls and most of the free concerts offered during the International Jazz Festival in July happen right outside the front door.
Pillar & Post Inn
Housed in a restored cannery, this atmospheric inn is one of the better hotels in the delightful town of Niagara-on-the- Lake. Its a 15 minute drive from the Falls and a perfect base for touring renowned wineries of the Niagara-Peninsula. Rooms here are comfortable, theres an awardwinning restaurant, the 100 Fountain Spa and heated indoor/outdoor saltwater pools.
Sheraton Fallsview
The Sheraton Fallsview is in an unbeatable location just 300 metres from the magnificent Niagara Falls. There are completely unobstructed views of the Falls from many of the hotels public areas and guest rooms, though its worth upgrading rooms if you are after a guaranteed view. Facilities include three restaurants, a bar and an indoor pool.
Fairmont Royal York
Located in downtown Toronto across from Union Station, the Royal York is a splendid historic hotel. Many of the original features such as hand-painted ceilings, ornate furnishings and crystal chandeliers are still intact. Guest rooms are exactly as you would expect from a Fairmont hotel and facilities include five restaurants, a health club and indoor swimming pool.
Park Hyatt Toronto
For all out luxury it would be hard to beat the Park Hyatt. This stylish hotel has super comfortable rooms, great restaurants and a popular spa. As for location, the hotel occupies one of downtown Torontos privileged addresses, at the intersection of Avenue Road and Bloor Street, close to the theatre and shopping areas.
Metropolitan Hotel
One of the highlights of the Metropolitan Hotel is that it is home to two of Torontos most acclaimed restaurants, Hemisphere and Lai Wah Heen. Another is that most guest rooms have great views of the city and the CN Tower. The location is good too. Its close to the Eaton Centre, and a short walk from Bloor Street and the theatre district.
Delta Chelsea Hotel
This large hotel is located in the heart of downtown Toronto between Bay and Yonge Streets and just minutes away from top theatres, shopping and attractions. From Standard to Signature Club, each room is designed to provide comfort and convenience. And unusually for a city hotel, the Delta Chelsea has not one but two indoor swimming pools.
Moraine Lake Lodge
This luxury mountain lodge is a special place. Located on the shores of one of the most photographed spots in Banff National Park (Moraine Lake), and just 15 minutes from Lake Louise, this small hotel offers rustic elegance and is very focused on the enjoyment of natural surroundings. The use of canoes and guided hikes are on a complimentary basis for all overnight guests. Here you can relax by the fire in the library, or enjoy walks along the lake side, take in the fresh mountain air and dine at the lodges award-winning restaurant.
Cathedral Mountain Lodge
The new timber-frame lodge and authentic log cabins of Cathedral Mountain Lodge are set among the trees at the edge of the glacier-fed Kicking Horse River, deep in the Canadian Rockies. There are few things to distract you (no televisions and no telephones) but plenty to keep you busy (hiking, fishing, rafting, golfing, mountain biking, climbing and riding). Cabins have wood-burning stone fireplaces, private decks, comfy beds and deep-soaking tubs. Cathedral Mountain Lodge is currently ranked 1 0f 18 speciality lodges in Banff National Park on tripadvisor.com.
Emerald Lake Lodge
Sitting on the edge of a glacier-fed aquamarine lake amid the awe-inspiring scenery of Yoho National Park, you cannot fail to be captivated by Emerald Lake Lodge and its surroundings. All 85 guest rooms are in cabins on the edge of the lake. They feature balconies, mountain lodge-style interiors and wood-burning fireplaces. Theres a formal dining room with a large collection of hard-to-find vintners reserve wines, quiet reading rooms, and a lounge from where you can sit back and contemplate the stunning views.
Fairmont Palliser
The Palliser is an historic landmark hotel located in the heart of downtown Calgary. Accommodations range from cozy guest rooms and grand suites with ornate furnishings to an exclusive concierge floor—Fairmont Gold. Local attractions include the Calgary Stampede (held in early July), Heritage Park and the Calgary Tower.
Jasper Park Lodge
If you have any affinity at all for the outdoors then you will be impressed by Jasper Park. The Jasper Park Lodge, a collection of cottages, cabins and chalets, is the place to stay. This excellent hotel is efficient, luxurious and picturesque. Guest quarters vary widely, but all are comfortable with rustic touches and modern facilities.
Chateau Lake Louise
Gourmet Magazine voted this hotel Best View in the World. It is located within the UNESCO-listed Rocky Mountain National Park, on the edge of aquamarine Lake Louise. The luxurious accommodations and top-notch services of this Fairmont hotel are coupled with world class skiing, mountain climbing and hiking.
Fairmont Banff Springs
There are few hotels in the world that can rival a setting like that of the Banff Springs Hotel. This is a year-round resort located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Come here for the stunning scenery, championship golf courses, great skiing or perhaps a little pampering in the award-winning Willow Stream Spa.
Chateau Whistler Resort
This superb hotel has several accolades to its name, including being rated number one golf and ski resort by readers of CondéNast Traveller magazine. At the base of Blackcomb mountain, the Ch�teau Whistler recreates the look and feel of an old-time country retreat. Facilities include two restaurants, indoor and outdoor hot tubs and a popular spa.
The Westin Resort & Spa
The Westin is built right on the slopes of Whistler Mountain, making it ideal for skiing in winter and all manner of summer adventures, from canoeing the River of Golden Dreams to teeing off on the 4 championship golf courses nearby. Rooms have great views, fires and deep-soaking tubs. Tue.-Sat. evenings see a 5-tier chocolate fountain set up in the lobby.
Summit Lodge
The Summit Lodge is a friendly boutique hotel that offers exceptional value just steps away from Blackcomb and Whistler village. Rooms and suites are beautifully appointed and many facilities, including the spa, the heated outdoor pool and hot tub, prove to be a relaxing haven after a long day of skiing or snowboarding.
Wickaninnish Inn
On a rocky promontory on Vancouver Islands rugged west coast, this superb hotel has a dream setting at the gateway to the Pacific Rim National Park and spectacular Clayoquot Sound. Spacious rooms make the most of ocean views with floor-to-ceiling windows, as does the award-winning restaurant, which commands a 240- degree panorama of the Pacific Ocean. Wildlife viewing is excellent and includes bear watching and whale watching, along with sightings of bald eagles.
Painters Lodge
This well-known salmon fishing lodge is the perfect place to relax, re-charge and reel in the big one. Three miles from Campbell River, the lodge offers a variety of room types with garden or ocean views. Theres a host of facilities available for guests who also have full access to the April Point Resort & Spa (a complimentary water taxi ride away).
April Point Resort & Spa
April Point is the home of world-class salmon fishing, situated as it is on Quadra Island, just a 10 minute boat ride from Campbell River - The Salmon Capital of the World. Expert anglers guide you through the waters of Discovery Passage to land Chinook and Coho salmon. Housing ranges from double rooms and suites to private cabins and fully furnished houses.
Tauca Lea Resort & Spa
An ideal base for exploring the Pacific Rim National Park and Broken Group Islands of Barkley Sound. Each spacious suite is flooded with light and comes with an ocean view, balcony and kitchen. Many have two-man hot tubs on the outside deck. Spot whales and sea lions from an ocean kayak, and bald eagles atop the resorts own restaurant.
The Fairmont Empress
Possibly one of the most photographed buildings on Vancouver Island, the Fairmont Empress offers luxurious guest rooms and five-star facilities. This is a restored heritage property and Victoria landmark overlooking the citys Inner Harbour. While staying at the Empress you must indulge yourself in tradition, with afternoon tea in the Tea Lobby.
The Pan Pacific
This magnificent AAA Five Diamond award-winning hotel is in a spectacular waterfront location. The Pan Pacific is renowned for its impeccable service and friendly Canadian hospitality. All rooms have magnificent harbour, mountain or city views. Facilities include two harbour view restaurants and bars, a heated outdoor pool, hot tub and sun deck.
Fairmont Vancouver
In the very centre of Vancouver, the Fairmont hotel is only a short walk from the shops and restaurants of Robson Street and convenient for nearby attractions such as Stanley Park and Gastown. The Fairmont prides itself on excellence and grandeur—apparently the Queen stays here when she is in Vancouver, so luxury must be guaranteed.
Fairmont Waterfront
Stay 4 nights pay for 3 only. Valid for stays from 01 Nov 2008 - 30 Mar 2009. The Fairmont Waterfront is a striking glass and steel structure in an excellent location overlooking the harbour and city of Vancouver. Facilities include a top-flight health club, a restaurant, lounge and lobby bar and outdoor swimming pool.
Pacific Palisades
Situated on Robson Street, the Pacific Palisades is a bright, modern hotel. You can choose from studio, executive and penthouse suites, the majority of which have spectacular views of the mountains, city and harbour. Facilities include a 55ft indoor swimming pool and a health club offering a wide range of spa treatments. A favourite with TMG members.
Listel Vancouver
The Listel has been dubbed Vancouvers most art-full hotel, and is committed to art, elegance and comfort, from the Museum Floors, where each guestroom showcases contemporary Northwest Coast Art, to the rooms of the Gallery Floors. Then at night, catch live jazz at the superb ODouls Restaurant & Bar.
Member testimonials
Vancouver Views - Vista Winter 2008
Dear Marcus [September],
Just some positive feedback on the excellent arrangements you made for my wife and I for our trip to Canada. All your arrangements worked perfectly and the hotels you chose for us were great. The only alteration we made was to upgrade to a harbour view at the Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver. Overlooking the harbour from the 21st floor was something else.
Very many thanks for all your help.
Bruce Hutchcroft
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