From the rugged Pacific coastline to soaring mountain peaks, via rainforests, lakes and vineyards, British Columbia’s scenic splendour provides the perfect backdrop for a Canadian adventure. But perhaps the region’s biggest attraction is its abundant wildlife – here you will find bears, orcas, eagles, wolves and much more.
The beautiful harbour city of Vancouver, the gateway to BC, is a relaxed cosmopolitan city boasting historic districts, bustling markets, waterfront dining and wilderness parks. Vancouver is also the starting point for the iconic Rocky Mountaineer – offering a choice of route, head east on an epic rail journey, overnighting in Kamloops en route to Alberta and the Canadian Rockies.
Only a short ferry ride from the city, and stretching 460 kilometres along BC’s west coast, Vancouver Island is a big draw for visitors offering easily accessible wilderness.
I understand that one size doesn’t fit all, and that’s why you have the freedom to design your experience, your way.
Trip ideas
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Vancouver Island Explorer
Canada EscortedThis eight day tour immerses you in Vancouver Island's unique marine and coastal ecosystems, providing an unparalleled combination of natural beauty, history, and thrilling wildlife experiences.
From £2218 Excluding Flights
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Western Canada Icons
Canada EscortedImmerse yourself in an eight day journey through Western Canada and explore the breath taking beauty of the natural landscape along the way.
From £2167 Excluding Flights
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Best of Canada's West by Motorhome
Canada Self DriveExplore nature’s wonders and the great outdoors of Western Canada on this independent self drive motorhome holiday.
From £1430 Excluding Flights
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Western Canada Hiking Adventure
Canada EscortedExplore western Canada on a two-week small group hiking trip, with guided trails, wildlife, and lodge stays from Vancouver to Calgary.
From £4199 Excluding Flights
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Great Bear Nature Tour
Canada IndependentGrizzly bear viewing across estuaries, berry-filled grasslands and salmon-rich rivers
From £2422 Excluding Flights
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Canadian Rockies Discovery
Canada EscortedDiscover the Canadian Rockies on a guided adventure from Calgary to Vancouver.
From £2079 Excluding Flights
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Wildlife and Culture at Klahoose
Canada IndependentKlahoose Wilderness Resort offers a fascinating base from which to discover this region’s abundant wildlife and rich indigenous culture.
From £2782 Excluding Flights
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Grizzlies of Tweedsmuir Park
Canada IndependentTweedsmuir Provincial Park is the largest protected park in British Columbia and home to one of the healthiest bear habitats in the world.
From £2824 Excluding Flights
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Totem Discovery: Western Canada Explorer
Canada Self DriveThis best of the west self drive includes wildlife, waterways, wilderness and mountains.
From £3528 Excluding Flights
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Rockies and Rainforests
Canada Self DriveExplore the very best of Alberta and British Columbia on this 12-day self-drive holiday starting in Calgary and ending in the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver.
From £2488 Excluding Flights
Trip experiences
Accommodation ideas
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Klahoose Wilderness Resort
Canada Standard Unique And BoutiqueKlahoose Wilderness Resort sits on the edge of the tranquil Homfray Channel, surrounded by lush rainforest and the rugged Coast Mountains. Owned by the Klahoose First Nation, the resort’s strong indigenous ties set it apart from other wilderness lodges.
Other Canada regions
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Alberta
Neighbouring British Columbia, Alberta’s western boundary runs through the spectacular Rocky Mountains. With some of the most stunning alpine landscapes within the country, this diverse province also boasts sweeping prairies, rolling farmland, lush forests and beautiful lakes.
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Manitoba
Located in central Canada, along with Saskatchewan, Manitoba's landscapes are diverse - from the prairie grasslands in the south and west to the east's countless lakes and forests, with a wild north stretching into sub-Arctic tundra.
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Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador make up Canada’s most easterly province, best known for its rugged landscapes, icebergs and abundant marine wildlife. The region also boasts a colourful past influenced by marauding Vikings, indigenous Beothuck Indians, Basque whalers and a strong dose of Irish settlers.
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Ontario
Canada’s second largest province is over one million square miles stretching from the Great Lakes to the frozen shores of Hudson Bay. Much of the north is relatively inaccessible and sparsely populated, in contrast to the south with its fertile lands, home to Toronto and the famous Niagara Falls.
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Quebec
French-speaking Québec is a vast province renowned for its thriving culture, cuisine and entertainment. Venture into thick forests for the chance to see black bears and moose, while the mighty St Lawrence River offers exceptional whale watching.
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The Maritimes
Coastal charm exudes from the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island that comprise the Maritimes in eastern Canada. Picture perfect villages, a wealth of nautical history, rugged coastal scenery and rolling landscapes make this a very popular region for visitors.
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Yukon and the Northwest Territories
The Yukon and the Northwest Territories form Canada's wild frontier, with rugged landscapes, immense wilderness and a colourful history of Inuits, traders and gold prospectors.
