Canada

Canada offers immense wilderness, dramatic mountain landscapes and rich wildlife habitats, with the best regions to explore including the Canadian Rockies, Yukon, Vancouver Island, the Northwest Territories and the Arctic.

Canadian Rockies: The Canadian Rockies feature towering peaks, glaciers and turquoise lakes where classic trekking routes cross national parks such as Banff and Jasper.

Yukon Wilderness: Yukon’s vast northern landscapes offer remote trekking and exploration across mountains, tundra and historic gold rush trails.

Vancouver Island & Coastal Rainforest: Vancouver Island combines temperate rainforest, rugged coastlines and wildlife-rich ecosystems explored on coastal walks and wilderness journeys.

Northwest Territories & Nahanni: The Northwest Territories reveal remote wilderness landscapes including the dramatic canyons and waterfalls of Nahanni National Park.

Canadian Arctic: Canada’s Arctic islands and tundra landscapes offer expedition travel through remote polar environments rich in wildlife and Inuit culture

The best time to travel to Canada for hiking, trekking and adventure touring is generally during spring and autumn when temperatures are mild and landscapes are vibrant.

Canada has a varied temperate climate with warm summers and cooler winters. Temperatures typically range between 5°C and 30°C (41°F–86°F) depending on the region.

Summer often brings long daylight hours and green countryside, while winter can offer crisp air and quieter destinations for travellers exploring natural and cultural landscapes.

Ottawa is -5 hours behind UTC/GMT

English & French (official)

Canadian Dollar

Credit card, cash, and ATM are widely accepted

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Electricity in Canada is 110 Volts, at 60 hertz. The most common pin type is A. (2 flat prong).

Most travellers entering Canada will either need a visitor visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for visiting or transiting by air. Please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html for a full list of nationalities who require an eTA and for a list of nationalities who require a visa. This is also where you can apply for an eTA. Applying for an eTA is inexpensive and is a simple online process that takes just a few minutes. You will need your passport, a credit card, and an email address. An eTA is electronically linked to a traveller’s passport and is valid for up to five years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. If you get a new passport, you need to get a new eTA.

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We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. It is recommended that you keep a photocopy of your passport separately. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.