CANADA – FROM MAJESTIC ROCKIES TO CHARMING EASTERN CITIES

Canada offers an incredible mix of spectacular landscapes, vibrant cities & rich cultural diversity. Rather than rushing between cities, we encourage travellers to experience its diverse regions through scenic journeys, charming towns & meaningful local encounters

Experiences we love
  • Banff, Lake Louise & Jasper
  • Vancouver & Victoria
  • Kelowna & Okanagan Valley
  • Nova Scotia
  • Montreal, Quebec City, Thousand Islands
  • Niagara on the Lake and Niagara Falls
Best time to visit
  • Western Canada & Rockies : May – September
  • Eastern Canada : June – October
  • Nova Scotia : June – September
  • Winter landscapes and skiing : December – February
  • September is one of Canada’s most beautiful months offering pleasant weather, fewer crowds and spectacular fall colors.
amb travel recommendations

For Canada, we recommend choosing either an eastern or western focus—or planning two distinct journeys—rather than trying to cover the whole country in one trip. Pair a great city with time in nature: Montreal or Quebec City with the St. Lawrence, Nova Scotia or the Maritimes; Vancouver with Vancouver Island, the Okanagan and the Rockies. We help you time the seasons, plan the most scenic routes and select characterful lodges so long distances feel effortless and each region has its own story, from fall colours and coastal drives to glacier‑fed lakes and mountain passes.

EAST CANADA
WEST CANADA

Eastern Canada offers a completely different personality blending European charm, maritime culture & historic towns that are best enjoyed at a slower pace

West Canada is less about ticking off attractions & more about immersing yourself in nature. Scenic stops, lakeside walks and unplanned moments.

  • Ideal duration : 5 – 7 days
  • Nova Scotia deserves 2 -3 nights
  • Include Niagara on the lakes and not just the falls
  • September and early October are ideal months
  • Ideal duration : 6 – 8 days
  • Include Kelowna for its beautiful vineyards & orchards
  • A visit to Victoria is a must
  • July – September are ideal months
Turquoise alpine lake with hotel and snow-capped mountains
Stay at luxurious Fairmont lodges we select for you
beyond the guidebook

Canada is found in its quieter, more personal moments: a naturalist pointing out bear tracks on a forest trail, a chef introducing you to hyper‑local ingredients in a small‑town bistro, an evening by the fire in a lakeside lodge listening to stories of the land, or a private cruise on a still fjord with only eagles for company. We like to weave these kinds of intimate, place‑rooted experiences into your journey, so you feel the country’s wilderness, warmth and culture from the inside, not just through its famous viewpoints.