Self
Drive tours have become increasingly popular over the last few years with
many visitors to Canada now renting a car upon arrival in their chosen
destination and touring that region of Canada at their own pace. These
tours allow you the opportunity to see the areas that you wish to see
and see it at your own pace - rather than being restricted to coach and
rail schedules. We have featured many of the favourite touring routes
in Atlantic, Eastern and Western Canada. So, please take a look, as we
are sure there will find a tour to suit your needs.
Choosing The Route
The easiest way to choose a self-drive tour is to
get to know the various regions that Canada has to offer. You can do so
by browsing though the PROVINCES &
TERRITORIES information and decide on the area or region, which
has the most appeal, or of interest to you. Throughout these pages you
will find some ideas as to what to see and do in the most popular regions,
from hotels and sightseeing tours to sports and adventure as well as nature
and wildlife experiences and all of these can be included in any itinerary,
if you so wish.
On this page you may also see some examples of various
scenic driving routes that have been prepared for each Province and Territory
(except Nunavut.) Please therefore, click onto the drop down menu at the
top of this page, choose the Province or Territory that you are interested
in seeing a driving route for, click on it and you will be taken directly
to these routes. Click on "back to top" to choose any additional Provinces
or Territories that you may be interested in seeing driving routes for
accordingly.
Once you have and idea of your route, please then
take a look through the self-drive tours we have featured in the menu
on the left hand side and see if you can find one that is 'nearly' right
for you. But if there isn't, don't despair, we have the solution as all
itineraries, are flexible and can be adjusted to include anything you
wish or we can make one entirely fresh from the start for you, please
contact us HERE
and we will come back to you with a proposal!
Finally, our unique TOUR PLANNER (which is currently
under construction) could assist you further in tailor-making an itinerary
to suit you perfectly. The tours that have been selected differ in content
and duration, each offering a variety of components, from traditional
touring routes to tours which have an adventure option to "themed" family
driving holidays.
Flexible Itineraries
It
is understand that these itineraries will not always suit everyone exactly,
so, all of these tours are "flexible". Whilst they do have a defined routing,
it is possible to amend the itinerary to suit any requirements.
Itineraries can commence on any day (subject to any additional schedules)
Hotels at overnight stops may be changed
Nights can be added - anywhere!
Additional overnight stops can be added
Existing overnight stops can be deleted
Cars can be upgraded
Any other travel elements, such as a City Stopover and Resort or Spa
Stays or Adventure & Wildlife and Sports & Activities Packages can also
be included
Children
Generally, there is no charge for one or two children,
12 years and under, sharing a hotel room and existing bedding (two double
beds) with two adults paying the double/twin price. On tours where attraction
entrances or transportation (bus, ferry, train, etc.,) are included, a
child rate will then apply.
Car Rental Included
Included
in all our self-drive tours is the car rental. The car size varies from
tour to tour but will be either an economy or intermediate size. All will
include unlimited kilometres, Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) Insurance coverage
and all local taxes.
If you would prefer a larger car, this can be arranged
for small supplement, which is shown in each tours price panel. Please
note that fuel, hotel parking or any toll road charges are NOT included
in the package.
Documentation
All our pre-packaged self-drive itineraries include
a comprehensive information kit. This includes essential information featuring
overview notes of the local area, local sightseeing and attractions, route
maps and driving instructions. This package will be available at the reception
desk of your first overnight hotel.
What's Included?
All of the tours include accommodation in moderate
grade hotels and your car rental. Some tours may also include ferry journeys
or sightseeing attractions. Full details of what each tour includes are
listed with each itinerary.
What's Not Included?
Tour costs do not include any air or other additional
transportation fare, NATIONAL PARK ENTRANCE FEES, car fuel, toll road
fees or parking (if applicable) at your hotel. Full details of the items
not included are shown with each itinerary.
SCENIC DRIVING ROUTES
Alberta
Alberta - Route 1: Alberta Adventure Route -
Calgary to Edmonton
Thrilling adventures around every corner and behind
every breathtaking vista. Recommended Length of Tour - 1 Week
Banff - Lake Louise - Jasper From Calgary, head further west to Banff and Lake Louise or north
to Jasper for an exhilarating day of mountain climbing. Or do some heli-hiking
or heli-sightseeing. Land in a mountain meadow for a magnificent panoramic
view. Top off your day with a warm soak in the hot springs
Edmonton
Next, you're off towards Edmonton on the Yellowhead Highway.
Elk Island National Park Head further east to Elk Island National Park which protects an enormous
herd of bison. You'll see them as you drive through the park, resting
in ditches and grazing on the slopes. Elk Island also plays a role in
the preservation of moose, deer, beaver, coyote and the rare trumpeter
swan among other species. Endless walking and hiking trails allows you
a first-hand look at the intriguing terrain of the park.
Fort McMurray Go north to the Fort McMurray area where you can discover the lakes
of northern Alberta. The fishing is not to be missed - six of Alberta's
seven trophy lakes are here. Check into a fly-in fishing lodge to really
get away from it all.
Edmonton
Drive back to Edmonton, basing yourself to visit the places described
below.
Kananaskis
Travel west to Kananaskis Country and settle in at a guest ranch. Return
to the olden days with a back country trek on horseback. Watch eagles
from mountaintops.
Waterton Lakes National Park Start in beautiful Waterton Lakes National Park where rugged mountains
rise abruptly out of prairie grassland. Savour this stunning landscape
with a guided hike.
Bow River Journey north to the Bow River, which flows through Calgary. This
is an ideal body of water for anglers who prefer stream fishing; it's
considered one of the best casting rivers in the world. And if fishing's
not your sport, there's river rafting, canoeing and kayaking. Or try a
high speed jet boat tour.
Alberta - Route 2: Calgary and the Canadian
Rockies - Calgary to Calgary
Follow the Explorers' path through Alberta's rocky mountains on a journey
through history and the West's natural wonders. Recommended Length of
Tour - 1 week
Wetaskiwin
Go north to Wetaskiwin and the Reynolds-Alberta Museum to see an impressive
collection of antique and classic cars, trucks, tractors, steam engines,
fire engines - and Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame.
Calgary
In Calgary, take in outstanding attractions such as the Calgary Zoo, the
Calgary Science Centre, the Glenbow Museum and Calaway Park, western Canada's
largest outdoor amusement park.
Drumheller
From Calgary, drive north-east to Drumheller. Nearby is the renowned Royal
Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology where you can study ongoing site exploration,
see fossils tracing the evolution of life and view one of the world's
largest collections of dinosaur remains. Dinosaur Provincial Park is an
UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site with self-guided walks and bus tours
through extensive dinosaur fields.
Stettler
Drive north through Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park to Stettler,
then west to Red Deer. This is an intensive grain and cattle farming area
with an active oil and gas industry. Watch for the Red Deer International
Air Show in August.
Edmonton - Jasper From Wetaskiwin drive west, then north to Edmonton, and west through
Edson and Hinton to Jasper National Park. Spend time in Jasper, a fairytale
mountain resort with city amenities. Golf, kayak, fish, hike, take a dip
in the hot springs or a tram ride to the top of Whistler's Mountain.
Banff National Park - Kananaskis Travel south-east through Sunwapta Pass and enter Banff National Park;
continue through Bow Pass to Lake Louise. Drive through Banff, Harvie
Heights, Dead Man's Flats, and Exhale to arrive in Kananaskis, a year-round
resort area with spectacular scenery.
Calgary
Drive on to Calgary, beneath the beautiful foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
Here, you can visit Canada Olympic Park and relive the excitement and
drama of the 1988 Olympic Winter Games
Alberta - Route 3: Scenic City - Calgary
to Calgary
From lively Calgary to sheer mountains, forested valleys and verdant
meadows in scenic Alberta. Recommended Length of Tour - 4 days
Banff
From Kananaskis, drive through Canmore to Banff. Nestled in the Rocky
Mountains, this world famous resort is the perfect base for exploring
the surrounding natural wonders of the Rockies.
Lake Louise - Rocky Mountain House Travel to Lake Louise and follow Highway 93 across Bow Pass. At Saskatchewan
River Crossing, drive east through Nordegg to arrive in Rocky Mountain
House.
Red Deer Drive on through Benalto to Red Deer with its fascinating system of
parks and trails and variety of historic attractions. Visit City Hall
Park and the Old Court House, the Red Deer and District Museum, St. Mary's
Catholic Church and Fort Normandeau.
Calgary
Drive south from Red Deer, passing Bowden, Crossfield, Airdrie and Balzac
on your way back to Calgary.
Calgary - Kananaskis Spend a day or two touring the sites of Calgary. Then drive west,
passing Bow Valley Provincial Park, to Kananaskis – a year-round, multi-use
recreational area with extraordinary scenery and a multitude of activities
for outdoor enthusiasts.
Alberta - Route 4: Alaska Highway - Edmonton
to Whitehorse
Vast horizons, majestic forests, freshwater lakes and crashing waterfalls
in Alberta's wild noth-west. Recommended Length of Tour - 4 days
Edmonton
Tour Edmonton for a day or two, then drive northwest to Stony Plain and
visit the Multicultural Heritage Centre. Further along, visit Whitecourt,
a historic lumber town. Drive to Valleyview to experience the natural
glories of Williamson and Young's Point Provincial Parks.
Grande Prairie Travel to Grande Prairie for shopping, cultural amenities, hiking,
bird watching, and fishing, swimming and golfing.
Dawson Creek Continue to Dawson Creek in British Columbia. Along the way, stop
at Saskatoon Island Provincial Park to glimpse the rare trumpeter swan.
And, at Beaverlodge, visit the Agriculture Canada Research Station. The
South Peace Centennial Museum pays tribute to the area's early pioneer
settlers.
Fort St. John - Fort Nelson Go north to Fort St. John and to Fort Nelson, originally fur trading
posts.
Whitehorse, Yukon Drive across the BC-Yukon border past Watson Lake through Upper Liard,
Teslin and Johnson's Crossing. After passing Jake's Corner, finish your
tour in Whitehorse.
Stone Mountain Provincial Park - Coal River Springs Territorial Park Drive through Stone Mountain Provincial Park and Coal River Springs
Territorial Park, an area of lodges and campgrounds and ideal wildlife
viewing.
British Columbia
British Columbia - Route 1: Totem Pole
- Smithers to Vancouver
Discover the heritage of the coastal First Nations people and the Klondike
Gold Rush from the serenity of Vancouver Island to the rugged beauty of
the British Columbia interior - 1 week
Smithers Smithers is a year-round outdoor adventure playground.
Driftwood Canyon Provincial Park Don't miss the Moricetown Rapids or the fossils in Driftwood Canyon
Provincial Park.
Vanderhoof Take a side trip here to Fort St. James National Historic Site.
Vancouver Tsawwassen In Vancouver, tour the native heritage displays at the University
of British Columbia's Museum of Anthropology, then take a BC Ferry cruise
from Tsawwassen to Victoria. The ferry terminal is in Swartz Bay (20 minutes
north of Victoria).
The Hazeltons Drive east through Terrace to the Hazeltons, home to the Gitksan and
Wet'suwet'en people. Visit the native villages of Kitwanga and Kitwancool,
with the world's oldest standing totem pole. Visit the 'Ksan Historic
Indian Village Museum and its six authentically reconstructed longhouses
Quesnel - Barkerville - Williams Lake Drive south to Quesnel, then east to visit Cottonwood House, an original
1860s roadhouse, and the entertaining gold rush towns of Wells and Barkerville.
Continue roadhouse, and the entertaining gold rush towns of Wells and
Barkerville. Continue south to Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Cache Creek
and the historic Hat Creek Ranch.
Hope - Vancouver Continue south to Hope, then west to this tour's end in Vancouver.
Choose the rural route for visits to Harrison Hot Springs, Kilby Historic
Store & Farm, the Chehalis Salmon Hatchery and Westminster Abbey,
a real Benedictine monastery open to the public.
Prince George At Prince George, once a fur trading post, you'll find the area's
history exhibited at the PG Railway and Forest Industry Museum and the
Fort George Park and Museum. Take in some of the local cultural events.
Victoria You'll enjoy Victoria's charm, including the delightful Inner Harbour,
scenic Beacon Hill Park and the floral glories of Butchart Gardens. Then
drive north to Port Hardy with possible side trips to Telegraph Cove for
a whale-watching tour or to the U'Mista Cultural Centre at Alert Bay by
ferry boat.
Prince Rupert Board a ferry for the spectacular 15-hour cruise through the Inside
Passage to Prince Rupert (reservations required). In Prince Rupert, try
a deep-sea fishing charter, visit historic North Pacific Cannery or learn
about the area's 5,000-year archaeological history at the Museum of Northern
British Columbia.
British Columbia - Route 2: Vineyards and
Ranchland - Osoyoos to Osoyoos
A journey through valley vineyards, lakes and backroads ranchland of
southern British Columbia - 4 days
Osoyoos - Keremeos - Merritt - Quilchena At Osoyoos, drive west through Keremeos and visit the historic Grist
Mill. Continue northwest to Princeton where pretty back-country Hwy 5A
meanders through rolling hills and ranchland to Merritt, Quilchena and
back to Kamloops.
Kelowna
In Kelowna, visit the Father Pandosy Mission and British Columbia Orchard
Industry Museum. And, in Penticton, see the SS Sicamous, a retired paddle
wheeler, and the Okanagan Game Farm. The lakes throughout the area are
ideal for swimming, water-skiing, sailing or simply relaxing
Kamloops
Kamloops is located at the confluence of the North and South Thompson
Rivers and is home to the annual Cattle Drive. Drive east, then south
to Vernon and visit the historic O'Keefe Ranch.
Okanagan Valley Continue south through Kelowna, Penticton and Oliver to Osoyoos. Throughout
the valley, there are numerous wineries where you are welcome to tour,
sample and purchase fine local vintages. You'll also enjoy superb views
of Lake Okanagan. (Watch for "Ogopogo", the Lake's famous and
elusive monster!) The Okanagan Valley is British Columbia's "fruit
basket", and orchards and fruit stands abound.
British Columbia - Route 3: Three Coasts
- Vancouver to Vancouver
Vancouver Island, the lower mainland coast, and exciting ferry excursions
and several lush beaches - 4 days
Vancouver
From Vancouver, drive to Horseshoe Bay and take the Langdale ferry to
the Sunshine Coast.
Gibsons -Sechelt -Egmont Drive north through Gibsons and Sechelt to Egmont and take a short
hike to Skookumchuck Narrows to see, hear and feel the turbulent tidal
rapids forced through the narrow gap.
Earls Cove -Saltery Bay At Earls Cove, take the ferry to Saltery Bay, noted for scuba diving
and fishing.
Powell River -Comox -Courtenay From nearby Powell River, ferry to Comox on Vancouver Island and drive
to Courtenay, gateway to Strathcona Provincial Park.
Qualicum Beach -Parksville Head south to Qualicum Beach and Parksville for the beaches, then
west through MacMillan Park to Cathedral Grove, a magnificent stand of
old growth forest.
Ucluelet -Tofino Continue to the coastal communities of Ucluelet and Tofino, and the
famed hard sand and booming surf of Pacific Rim National Park.
Parksville -Nanaimo Return to Parksville and south to Nanaimo's waterfront park, seafront
promenade and seafood restaurants. Visit the historic Bastion and see
the native sandstone carvings at Petroglyph Park.
Chemainus
Drive to Chemainus for the outdoor gallery's giant murals.
Victoria
Explore the delightful 19th-century streets of Victoria. After shopping
for English, Irish, and Scottish treasures, relax with afternoon tea.
Ferry back to Vancouver from either Nanaimo or Victoria
British Columbia - Route 4: Hot Springs
& History - Vancouver to Golden
Soothing hot springs, golf resorts, lakes, mountains and historic sites
- 4 days
Radium -Fairmont -Kimberley From Vancouver the picturesque drive south through Radium, Fairmont,
Kimberley and Cranbrook offers golf on some of the most impressive and
scenic courses in British Columbia as well as two more hot springs at
both Radium and Fairmont.
Cranbrook In Cranbrook, tour the 1929 Trans-Canada Limited luxury train in
the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel. Take a side trip to Fort Steele Heritage
Town; then drive south and west to Creston.
Crawford Bay -Balfour Drive north to Crawford Bay and ride the "world's longest free
ferry" across Kootenay Lake to Balfour.
Nelson -Ainsworth Hot Springs Take a short side trip to historic Nelson, return to Balfour, and
drive north to Ainsworth Hot Springs to bathe in the hot springs in an
abandoned mine shaft.
Kaslo -Nakusp Travel to Kaslo to visit the historic SS Moyie paddle wheeler, then
west to the ghost towns of Retallack and Sandon and on to New Denver.
Head north to the relaxing hot springs at Nakusp.
Galena Bay -Shelter Bay Continue north to Galena Bay and take the ferry to Shelter Bay.
Revelstoke -Golden Drive north to Revelstoke to visit the Railway Museum or the massive
Revelstoke Dam. Go east through stunning Mount Revelstoke and Glacier
National Parks to Golden.
Manitoba
Manitoba - Route 1: Grand Manitoba Tour
- Winnipeg to Winnipeg
From the provincial capital of Winnipeg and the southern valley north
to the arctic coast at Churchill - 1 week
Neepawa
Turn east to Neepawa, childhood home of author Margaret Laurence. Visit
the Beautiful Plains County Court Building and Museum.
Portage La Prairie Drive to Portage la Prairie for the fascinating museum, pioneer village
and the Delta Marsh, haven for mallards, pelicans and trumpeter swans.
Return to Winnipeg.
Onanole -Minnedosa Check out the antique decor at The Old Hotel Cafe in Onanole and continue
through Erickson to Minnedosa. Here, you'll find an interesting museum
with local pioneer memorabilia and a restored 1800s schoolhouse. The Minnedosa
Area Wildlife Conservation Project has four self-guided trails.
Ashern
Continue through Ashern, past Grand Rapids, Wabowden and Paint Lake on
the way to Thompson.
Thompson
In Thompson, tour the INCO mine and the Heritage Museum. Consider taking
the train to Churchill for a three or four-day extension.
Pisew Falls -Flin Flon Stop at Pisew Falls, Manitoba's second largest waterfalls, on your
drive west to Snow Lake. Continue through Grass River Provincial Park
north to Flin Flon for a tour of the Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co.
The Park is home to woodland caribou, moose, deer and waterfowl. Travel
south to Clearwater Lake Provincial Park and follow the Caves Hiking Trail
The Pas At The Pas, see Inuit miniature ivory carvings at the Little Northern
Museum. Relax with some fishing and nature viewing in Porcupine Provincial
Forest.
Swan River Go to Swan River and learn more area history at the two museums. Drive
east and south to Grandview, gateway to Duck Mountain Provincial Park
and the summit of Baldy Mountain with its superb panoramic view.
Dauphin
Drive to Dauphin to take part in Canada's National Ukrainian Festival
in August. Go south to Riding Mountain National Park. Golf, hike, horseback
ride or just browse the shops of nearby Wasagaming.
Winnipeg -Warren From Winnipeg, travel north stopping at Warren for Gross's Doll Display
and Gift Shop, Woodlands for the Pioneer Museum, St. Laurent for bird
watching and hiking and Lundar for the Marshy Point Goose Refuge then
return back to Winnipeg.
Manitoba - Route 2: Winnipeg City - Winnipeg
Explore Winnipeg and its local area with this selection of entertaining
tours - Half-Day & Full-Day
Assiniboine Park Consists of Zoo, Discovery Centre, Tropical House, Conservatory, English
Garden and Leo Mol Sculpture Garden.
Centennial Centre The Centennial Centre comprises the Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature,
Planetarium and Science Centre. The museum has seven galleries featuring
displays ranging from Manitoba's southern plains to its Arctic tundra.
The Forks A Waterfront redevelopment with two shopping and restaurant complexes.
There are river walkways, a marina for riverboat excursions and a national
historic park.
Manitoba's Legislative Building Government offices, floral gardens, monuments and statues. Winnipeg
Art Gallery contains an extensive Inuit art collection.
St. Boniface Winnipeg's "French Quarter" features the St. Boniface Museum
of Métis and French-Canadian history; St. Boniface Cathedral; and the
Centre culturel franco-manitobain.
Western Canada -Aviation Museum Exhibits vintage aircraft including bush planes and World War II fighters.
Thirteen Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft are on view at nearby Air Force
Heritage Park.
A Day With Pioneers Highway 1 East and Highway 12. Steinbach's Mennonite Heritage Village
depicts the migration and settlement of Mennonites in Manitoba. The "Livery
Barn" restaurant serves traditional foods. Guided walking tours are
available.
Fort Whyte Centre Hiking trails and floating marsh boardwalks through forest, marsh
and lake. Interpretative Centre showcases native fish species.
IMAX Theatre Located at Portage Place shopping mall, it presents "Manitoba
Heartland" - capturing the sounds and images of friendly Manitoba
on a 5 1/2-storey screen.
River boat cruises View the city from the Red and Assiniboine rivers aboard riverboat
or charter boat.
A Day Along the Red Main St. North and Highway 9. Follow the fur traders to St. Andrew's
Church, the Rectory, Captain Kennedy Museum, Lower Fort Garry National
Historic Park and Selkirk's Marine Museum.
A Day in the Marsh Main St. North and Highway 9. Visit Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretative
Centre, home to more than 280 kinds of birds and 25 mammals. Interactive
displays and exhibits, canoe rides, nature tours and hiking trails.
Manitoba - Route 3: Lakeland - Winnipeg
to Hodgson
Manitoba's heartland, full of lakes, freshwater beaches and natural splendour
- 4 days
Teulon - Stonewall From Winnipeg, head south to Teulon with its 18-hole golf course,
campground and Interlake Regional Art Centre. Continue to Stonewall and
superb bird-viewing at Oak Hammock Marsh with its more than 280 bird species.
Return to Winnipeg.
Winnipeg - Lockport Again from Winnipeg, drive to for a scenic view of the Red River.
At Lower Fort Garry, step back in time as costumed guides re-enact life
as it was during pioneer days.
Selkirk Park Drive to Selkirk Park for the wildlife sanctuary and marine museum.
Netley Creek Drive to Netley Creek and the marsh and river delta, nesting place
of 18 species of ducks and geese.
Winnipeg Beach - Lake Winnipeg Continue north to Winnipeg Beach for a stroll on the spacious beaches.
Watch or join the windsurfers on Lake Winnipeg
Gimli - Riverton - Hecla Provincial Park Drive to Gimli, largest Icelandic community outside of the homeland.
Riverton is the gateway to Hecla Provincial Park, a mosaic of wooded islands
and rocky shore lines. Golf, hike or play tennis at Gull Harbour Resort.
Hodgson
Drive west to Hodgson and the nearby nature trails of the Interlake Forest
Centre.
Manitoba - Route 4: Red Coat Trail - Winnipeg
to St. Joseph
Rolling hills and gentle valleys, pioneer heritage and small-town celebrations
across the southern region of Manitoba - 1 week
Killarney
Drive through Pilot Mound to Killarney and a pretty sandy beach, golf
course and the Whitewater Marsh area.
Boissevain
Head to Boissevain, home of the Canadian National Turtle Derby. Visit
the Moncur Gallery of Prehistory to see 10,000-year-old native artefacts,
and Turtle Mountain Provincial Park, featuring 400 lakes and marshes,
a large painted turtle population and migrating waterfowl.
Deloraine
Drive to Deloraine to visit the Lake Metigoshe Outdoor Education Centre
and the Waskada Museum's display of pioneer artefacts.
Melita -Reston Drive through Melita and north to Reston to see a 70-million-year-old
dinosaur neck bone at the local museum.
Souris
Now north-east to Souris and the Souris Agate Pits where, for a fee, you
can hunt for agates, dendrite, jasper and other semi-precious stones.
Brandon
Continue on to the city of Brandon to see the Commonwealth Air Training
Plan Museum. The University Museum exhibits native artefacts and items
from pioneer farm life.
Baldur -Miami Continue south and east to Baldur to view the churches, then east
to Miami where the Pioneer Museum exhibits depict early settler life.
Carman
Travel to Carman for the Dufferin Historical Museum's exquisite miniature
cathedral built of balsa wood, and for the fun of the August Fiddle Festival.
Morris
Drive east to Morris for the action at one of Canada's largest stampedes
and then return to Winnipeg
Winkler -Morden Take in the annual mid-August harvest celebration at Winkler, then
continue west to Morden to see the museum's fine displays of prehistoric
marine fossils
Sprague
Begin in Manitoba's south-east corner at Sprague on the Canada-U.S. border.
Drive west to Gardenton and visit St. Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church
and the Ukrainian Museum and Village.
Tolstoi -Emerson Park -Dufferin Trail Drive through Tolstoi to Emerson Park on Catfish Point where the Dufferin
Trail starts. Follow the trail over a suspension bridge to historic Fort
Dufferin.
Altona -St. Joseph Visit Altona home of the annual Mennonite Sunflower Festival. Then
to St. Joseph for Le Musee St. Joseph Museum. The museum at Plum Coulee
contains early Mennonite artefacts.
New Brunswick
New Brunswick - Route 1: Fundy Coastal
Tour - Moncton to Saint John
Moncton
Your adventure begins in one of New Brunswick's most vibrant cities -
Moncton.
The Hopewell Rocks From Moncton, take Route 114 to The Hopewell Rocks, where you can
experience New Brunswick's incredible Bay of Fundy. You'll quickly see
why it's One of the Marine Wonders of the World. Also close by is Fundy
National Park.
St. Martin's Set out the next day for Saint John. Along the way, stop at St. Martin's
with its red cliffs and covered bridges, or stroll the groomed trails
of the Fundy Trail Parkway.
Saint John Once you reach Saint John, take a walking tour of the city, and in
the evening, dine at Market Square. In the morning, be sure to have breakfast
at the Old City Market.
St. Andrew's By-The-Sea Head out along the Fundy Coastal Drive to St. Andrews By-The-Sea,
just a short drive west from Saint John. Spend the afternoon whale-watching
or golfing and return to Saint John.
New Brunswick - Route 2: Mountains &
Salmon River - Fredericton to Mount Carleton
The oldest chain of mountains in North America offers refreshing outdoor
recreation, and a world famous salmon river at the province's north-eastern
tip - 1 week
Fredericton
See the extensive Krieghoff collection at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery,
the Sports Hall of Fame, the Guard House and Soldier's Barracks, and Canada's
oldest Cathedral.
Miramichi
Stroll along Ritchie Wharf and join a boat cruise.
Tracadie-Sheila
Canoe the Tracadie River or paddle in the warm waters at Val-Comeau.
Shippagan
Travel north to see the Marine Centre and Aquarium.
Bathurst
Enjoy the province's finest golf at Bathurst.
Campbellton
The gateway to the Acadian Coastal Drive and the glorious Appalachian
Range Route.
Mount Carleton Provincial Park One of the oldest geological regions in the world, and the highest
peak in the Maritimes, with breathtaking vistas.
New Brunswick - Route 3: Acadian Coastal
Drive - Acadia
Historic Acadia and New Brunswick's eastern coast of natural wonders,
with 28 of the warmest saltwater beaches north of Virginia - 1 week
Campbellton
On the shores of the Baie des Chaleurs, the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain
offers an awe-inspiring view of the region.
Dalhousie
Visit the Restigouche Regional Museum.
Bathurst
Enjoy some of the best golf in the province.
Grande-Anse
The Popes Museum features a history of the Roman Catholic Church, including
portraits of all 264 popes.
Caraquet
Learn about the Acadian way of life from 1780 to the 1900s at the Acadian
Historical Village.
Miscou Island Search for wild cranberry and pitcher plants, go deep-sea fishing
or sun yourself on one of five public beaches.
Lamèque
Enjoy the International Baroque Music Festival during July.
Shippagan
Visit the Marine Centre and Aquarium.
Tracadie-Sheila
Learn about the significant religious heritage of Acadia at the churches
of Tracadie-Sheila
Kouchibouguac
Explore salt marches, bogs and forests and treed boardwalks National Park
over fragile sand dunes.
Bouctouche
"Le Pays de la Sagouine" recreates the world of the early part
of this century in this charming little fishing village.
Shediac
The world famous July Lobster Festival and one of the finest beaches in
the province.
Cap-Pelé
Fishing fleets, smokehouses and small boat docks are at the centre of
life here.
Aulac
The site of Fort Beauséjour, built by the French in 1751 and captured
by the English in 1755.
Miramichi
Join the fun at the annual Irish Festival, or drop in at the Natural History
Museum.
New Brunswick - Route 4: Eastern &
Southern Shores - Sackville to Saint John
Rare bird watching, lobster fishing, trail hiking and more on the eastern
and southern shores - 4 days
Sackville
Begin with a visit to the boardwalks and walkways of the 50-acre Waterford
Park.
Shediac
Home of the world famous July Lobster Festival and one of the finest beaches
in the province.
Moncton
Enjoy music, dinner and dance at the authentically restored Capitol Theatre.
Fundy National Park The southern point of this tour, with 65 miles of hiking trails.
Sussex
The Covered Bridge Capital of Atlantic Canada.
St. George -St. Andrews The west end of this tour, for golf, tennis, swimming, whale-watching,
carriage rides, historic sites and superb shopping and finish in Saint
John.
Newfoundland & Labrador
Newfoundland & Labrador - Route 1:
The Viking Trail - St.John's to Cornerbrook
Travel back in time... before Columbus "discovered" America
- 1 week
Port au Choice Discover the history of the Maritime Archaic Indians and Dorset Eskimos
who lived here thousands of years ago.
Port Riche Visit the beautiful Port Riche lighthouse. Then make your way across
the top of the great northern peninsula.
L'Anse aux Meadows In the year 1000 A.D., Vikings from Greenland established a settlement
here. See the sod huts, which have been recreated to give a taste of life
here a thousand years ago.
St. Barbe Depart on a ferry from this northern port to visit Labrador.
Red Bay On the south Labrador coast, explore what was once the whaling capital
of the world. Take a boat ride to nearby Saddle Island for a tour of the
remains of a Basque whaling station.
Retrace your route home back to St. Barbe and on to Deer Lake
Deer Lake This is the gateway to The Viking Trail. Continue north to Gros Morne
National Park, and follow trails to observe the Tablelands, once far below
the earth's surface.
Port aux Basques Before departing on your tour, visit the Gulf Museum in this southernmost
point of the province to see ancient artefacts, including a 17th century
astrolabe once used to navigate the Atlantic.
Cornerbrook
Travel north up the West Coast of Newfoundland to discover the memorial
to Captain James Cook, who visited here in the 1760's.
Newfoundland & Labrador - Route 2:
The Irish Loop - St. John's to St. John's
Whales, bergs and birds on the Irish Coast - 2 days
St. John's Start in St. John's and journey south on Route 10 to Bay Bulls.
Bay Bulls/Witless Bay Ecological Reserve At the unique Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, you can hop a tour boat
to see spectacular seabird colonies, pods of whales at play, and cathedral
icebergs, all in one grand panoramic view.
Ferryland
Continue along route 10 through Cape Broyle to Ferryland. Visit the Ferryland
Community Museum and see the archaeological digs in this historical community,
founded in 1620. While you're here, you'll be sure to enjoy their legendary
hospitality.
Renews
A short drive away, visit the town known as a supply stop for the Mayflower
that stopped over here when it brought the first Pilgrims to Plymouth
Rock.
Explore the land of the Beothuks and Iceberg Alley - 1 week
Grand Falls-Windsor Tribes of Newfoundland. Visit the Mary March Museum which traces the
5,000 year history of the people, and see the Beothuk dwelling, a mamateek,
reconstructed nearby.
Fogo and Change Islands Visit these islands by ferry, and stay overnight to get a fascinating
glimpse of outport life.
Newtown
A unique town that's been built on several islands joined by bridges,
you can visit its historical Barbour Heritage Site.
Terra Nova National Park Depart Gander travelling east on Trans Canada Highway #1 through Gambo
and Glovertown to Terra Nova National Park. This is a fantastic place
to see ospreys, eagles, lynx and moose along the park's 154 square miles
of protected sheltered bays, rugged shores and rolling forested hills.
End the tour in Port Blanford. Depart Gander travelling east on Trans
Canada Highway #1 through Gambo and Glovertown to Terra Nova National
Park. This is a fantastic place to see ospreys, eagles, lynx and moose
along the park's 154 square miles of protected sheltered bays, rugged
shores and rolling forested hills. End the tour in Port Blanford.
Twillingate Island Take a boat tour out on Notre Dame Bay to visit Iceberg Alley in late
spring or early summer to get a close up view of the icebergs, great floating
mountains of 5000-year old ice. Explore the local museum and take in a
comedic dinner theatre performance.
Boyd's Cove Visit the Interpretation Centre in this village, which was a Beothuk
encampment between 1650 and 1720.
Exploring the Atlantic Coastline through time, myth and legend - Optional
Duration
Cape Bonavista At the lighthouse at the Cape, see the statue of John Cabot, the explorer
who first came ashore here in 1497.
Head down the peninsula's west side back through Port Blandford and return
to Gander.
Trinity Bight Catch a whale watching boat tour and see leaping, giant humpback whales
at play.
Bonavista Peninsula Begin in Port Blandford and take Route 233 east to the Bonavista Peninsula.
Travel through farming country past Lethbridge.
Trinity
Turn onto route 239 to Trinity. Explore the beautiful village, and experience
the Trinity Pageant, a comedic tour of Newfoundland history.
Bonavista
Continue on through Melrose and Catalina to Bonavista. Visit the Bonavista
Museum and the new Ryan Premises Historic Site to find out about Newfoundland's
first industry, the fishery.
Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories - Route 1: Dempster
Highway - Dawson City (Yukon) to Inuvik
Through prehistoric mountains, over the plains of the tundra and across
and into the Arctic Circle - 1 week
Nitainlaii Park Nitainlaii Park is located approximately five miles south of Fort
McPherson and, at the Interpretative Centre, you can obtain highway information
and learn something about the area's culture. Thirty-six miles further
along is Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River), a traditional community commanding
a fine view of the Mackenzie River as it enters the delta.
Dawson City, Yukon Begin in Dawson City, Yukon, with a stop at the NWT Visitors' Centre
for the latest road conditions and information. Drive to the Dempster
Highway and turn north. The Dempster is a frontier road. That means it
is a gravel road. It also means that, while it lacks creature comforts,
it is uncluttered, uncrowded and offers vistas beyond imagination. It
climbs through the mountains of northern Yukon, then crosses an Arctic
plain.
Fort McPherson Drive on and take the ferry to historic Fort McPherson, a community
lying on the eastern edge of the Gwich'in Dene territory whose people
have inherited a colourful and complex culture. A summer music festival
is held just outside Fort McPherson. Boat tours of the Peel and Mackenzie
rivers are available. A campsite and tourist information centre are located
nearby.
Inuvik
Inuvik, at the north end of the Dempster Highway, is a modern Arctic community.
There are visitor services including boat and air tours to other communities
and sites of interest in the Mackenzie Delta. From Inuvik, visitors can
take a boat tour or fly over the vast delta and visit the Beaufort Sea
area.
Eagle Plains Just past the rest stop at Eagle Plains, the highway crosses the Arctic
Circle and reaches the border of the Northwest Territories.
Northwest Territories - Route 2: Fort Smith
Return Tour - Fort Smith to Yellowknife
Tour the magnificent landscape around massive Great Slave Lake, with
its rare wildlife and miles of spruce forest - 1 week
Fort Smith "The Garden Capital" of the North sits on the 60th Parallel,
just north of the Alberta border, and is a government and educational
centre. It is also headquarters for Wood Buffalo National Park, an UNESCO
World Heritage Site. Visitors to the park may see herds of wood bison
roaming the park-like pine lands. Check at the visitor centres in Fort
Smith and Wood Buffalo National Park for information on the national park
campgrounds and activities.
Return to Yellowknife by the same route.
Yellowknife
Take in some of the sights and attractions of Yellowknife, where the annual
summer Festival of the Midnight Sun celebrates the longest days of the
year — when the sun literally never sets.
Rae - Edzo Drive northwest, passing through the Dene communities of Rae and Edzo,
on the North Arm of Great Slave Lake. Here, the Dogrib people have lived
since the late 1700s and many continue to hunt and trap in the traditional
ways. The road winds through outcrops of ancient rocks carved by the continental
ice sheets of the Ice Age. This is an important duck nesting area. Many
of the lakes are created by beavers whose dams and lodges are easy to
spot.
Enterprise
Continue south, past the Mackenzie Bison Sanctuary and head east on the
Mackenzie Highway to Enterprise.
Hay River Drive on to Hay River, long a hub of transportation for the North.
In the port area, travellers may see barges being loaded with supplies
for Arctic communities far down the Mackenzie River. A nice campground
and beach provide a respite along the way. Follow the road that branches
off to the east to Fort Smith. En route, you will pass through an extensive
jack pine forest with vertical bare trees indicating old "burns."
Dense stands of pine fireweed cover the land in the more recently burned
areas.
Northwest Territories - Route 3: Nahanni
National Park - Fort Simpson to Fort Laird
Explore a wild and beautiful heritage of mountains and valleys protected
by a spectacular park and wildlife preserve south-west of Yellowknife
- 4 days
Fort Liard Drive south from Fort Simpson to Fort Liard. Midway, you will come
to Blackstone Territorial Park which offers a campground, picnic area
and other facilities. Fort Liard occupies a site used as a meeting, fishing
and trading place for about 9,000 years. Here, you can canoe on the Nelson,
Liard and Petitot Rivers and enjoy great hiking on local trails. You can
fish at nearby Bovie, Fisherman and Trout Lakes. And you will want to
visit the local craft shop for the famous exquisite birchbark baskets
made by the women of Fort Liard.
Fort Simpson Return to Fort Simpson by the same route.
Fort Simpson Explore historic Fort Simpson, a town based on trade and transport
on the river. Take a side trip by air to Nahanni National Park Reserve,
rated by some as the most outstanding national park in the world. It is,
quite simply, unforgettable.
Northwest Territories - Route 4: The Deh
Cho Connection - See Below
Through two provinces and one territory surrounded by wild beauty and
whispers of history - 1 week - This tour can be started at either
end, "Mile Zero" on the Mackenzie Highway at Grimshaw, Alberta
or at "Mile Zero" on the Alaska Highway at Dawson Creek, British
Columbia. We'll start at the Alberta end.
Kakisa
Nearby, visit the small Dene community of Kakisa and the Kakisa Territorial
Park.
Fort Providence Take a short detour as far as Fort Providence and the Mackenzie Bison
Sanctuary.
Rae-Edzo and Yellowknife Or try a longer side trip along the shore of Great Slave Lake to Rae-Edzo
and Yellowknife.
Sambaa Deh Territorial Park West of the junction of Highways 1 and 3 is the Sambaa Deh Territorial
Park which offers spectacular views of Whittaker Falls and great fishing.
Fort Simpson - Nahanni National Park Further along at the junction of
the Liard and Mackenzie Highways is the opportunity for another side trip
on the Mackenzie to Fort Simpson and Nahanni National Park.
Blackstone Territorial Park Back on the Liard, continue south to Blackstone Territorial Park with
its breathtaking vistas of the Nahanni mountains.
Fort Liard Fort Liard has an exceptional craft shop with a variety of beautiful
aboriginal handiwork.
Fort Nelson Journey south into British Columbia to the Fort Nelson area. It has
spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife.
Fort St. John Continue through Prophet River and Pink Mountain to Fort St. John.
The "Energy Capital of British Columbia." is the oldest former
fur trading post in the region. Drive over the Peace River Bridge for
a stunning perspective of the region.
Dawson Creek Dawson Creek marks the end of your tour.
Lady Evelyn Falls Back on the Mackenzie, stop at Lady Evelyn Falls - a great place for
seasonal grayling and pickerel fishing.
Grimshaw, Alberta - Manning Starting at Grimshaw, drive north on the Mackenzie Highway. Stop in
Manning to see the Old Hospital Gallery and Museum.
High Level Visit the most northerly grain elevators in the world and the largest
sawmill in Alberta in High Level.
NWT /Alberta Border The Sixtieth Parallel Visitor Information Centre is located on the
NWT/Alberta border and offers road, ferry and travel information.
Alexandra Falls - Louise Falls - Escarpment Creek On your way north are the Alexandra Falls, Louise Falls and Escarpment
Creek.
Enterprise - Hay River - Fort Smith After stopping in Enterprise, leave the Mackenzie Highway for a side
trip to Hay River, Fort Smith and Wood Buffalo National Park.
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia - Route 1: Central & East
Nova Scotia - Amherst to Truro
An open, gently rolling landscape, uniquely shaped by the sea, where
small fishing villages and farms are nestled into an ever-changing coastline
- 4 days
Amherst
Begin here, in the birthplace of the Fathers of Confederation, with a
visit to the Cumberland County Museum. Drive east along a gently winding
highway past picturesque red sand bays.
Pugwash
Home of Cyrus Eaton's Thinkers' Conferences and the Pugwash Movement,
co-winner of the 1995 Nobel Peace Prize.
Pictou
Visit Grohmann Knives and the Northumberland Fisheries Museum.
Stellarton
Follow the Sunrise Trail to Stellarton and visit the Nova Scotia Museum
of Industry.
Antigonish
The Antigonish Highland Games have been staged here in mid-July every
year since 1861.
Sherbrooke
Popular with anglers who come to fish the salmon pools, you might want
to drop your line in here too.
Tangier
Driving along Marine Drive, stop here, Tangier, where the surrounding
inlets, bays and harbours are the place for kayaking.
Halifax
From Halifax, you can visit nearby Indian Harbour, Fisherman's Cove or
famous Peggy's Cove. In downtown Halifax, there is a lively international
flavour to the sidewalk cafés and vibrant shopping district.
Truro
Drive up to Truro for museums, a golf course, a harness-racing track and
a 1000-acre forest in the centre of town.
Nova Scotia - Route 2: Nova Scotia Seacoast
- Yarmouth to Halifax
Awaken your Celtic spirit along 4,600 miles (7402.78 km) of North America's
premiere seacoast - Optional Duration
Yarmouth
From seaport Yarmouth, your tour takes you along 4,600 miles (7402.78
km) of North America's premiere seacoast.
Bay of Fundy Experience the powerful tides of Nova Scotia's Bay of Fundy. Walk
along the ocean floor at low tide. Then enjoy the thrill of whitewater
rafting on the world's largest tidal bore.
Cabot Trail Drive the world famous Cabot Trail, our natural roller-coaster ride
that takes you through highlands and along spectacular coastline.
Louisburg
Watch French colonial 1745 unfold before you at Fortress Louisburg, the
largest historical reconstruction in North America.
Halifax
Drive south to the vibrant city of Halifax, and set your watch to the
firing of the "noon gun" from the ramparts of the Citadel.
South Shore Along the south Shore, you'll encounter charming towns like Lunenburg,
home of the famous Bluenose.
Nova Scotia - Route 3: The Deh Cho Connection
- Halifax to Sydney
Bald eagles soar over a rugged coastline reminiscent of Scotland, and
pods of whales swim just offshore at Nova Scotia's eastern end - 4
days
St. Ann's From Halifax continue to follow the scenic Cabot Trail west, to the
glorious Cape Breton Highland National Park.
Ingonish
A premier resort area, Ingonish also is home to Cabot Archives.
Cheticamp
Travel to the Acadian French heritage centre here, on Cape Breton's western
coast.
Baddeck
Drive south to Baddeck to golf, shop or sail on the Bras d'Or.
Louisbourg
Inside Fortress Louisbourg, the year is 1744, and the streets are alive
with costumed washerwomen, bread-sellers, soldiers, noblemen and musicians
going about their daily business. Wander the historic gardens, watch musket
and cannon drills and tour the king's storehouse, before the short drive
to return to Sydney.
Sydney
Visit Wentworth Park and the Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science
before driving west to St. Ann's.
Nova Scotia - Route 4: Bright Stones &
High Waters - Amherst to Amherst
Mysteries born of nature's beauty - 4 days
Amherst
Begin your journey in Amherst. Learn about local industrial and labour
history in the Cumberland County Museum.
Springhill
Next, take Route 2 to Springhill where the Anne Murray Centre pays tribute
to the achievements of this Springhill native. At the Miner's Museum,
experience the depths of a coal mine and hear stories of life underground.
Parrsboro
Witness the world's highest tides and collect agates and amethysts on
nearby beaches at Parrsboro on the Minas Basin. Visit the Fundy Geological
Museum, which houses the remains of some of the earliest dinosaurs. Take
in some summer theatre aboard the historic ferry MV Kipawo.
Five Islands Further east, view the Five Islands, which were created, according
to Mi'kmaq legend, when the man-god, Glooscap, threw handfuls of sod at
Beaver.
Truro
From one of several viewing places on the outskirts of Truro, witness
a tidal bore - a wave of water that moves upstream against the current.
Amherst
Travel north on 104 back to Amherst and the New Brunswick border through
the Wentworth Valley, an area vibrant with changing colours in the autumn.
Peggy's Cove - Chester - Mahone Bay - Lunenberg - Liverpool - Shelburne The Lighthouse Route, down Nova Scotia's historic south shore, where
sailboats, fishing, and the sea have been at the centre of life since
the earliest European settlements in North America.
Ontario
Ontario - Route 1: Golden Horseshoe Tour
- Niagara Falls to Toronto
Tour the sparkling waters of Ontario from Niagara Falls to Lake Ontario,
in an area known as the Golden Horseshoe - Optional Duration
Niagara Falls Begin your journey with the grandeur of Niagara Falls, which you can
view from land, air, or water.
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Wind your way through picturesque wine routes as you head toward Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Here, you'll find exceptional food and wine. You'll also find the world's
only Shaw Festival - an annual tribute to the works of George Bernard
Shaw and his contemporaries.
Hamilton
Continue on to Hamilton and explore Dundern Castle or wander through the
spectacular natural parklands at Royal Botanical Gardens. Take a short
drive west to the African Lion Safari and Game Farm.
Toronto
Head east to Toronto, the world's most multi-cultural city. Toronto offers
something for everyone, and it's clean, safe, and friendly.
Ontario - Route 2: Mighty Niagara &
Mennonite Country - Toronto to Fort Erie
The heart stopping thunder of Niagara Falls, lush vineyards, farms and
old-fashioned hospitality between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie - 4 days
Kitchener-Waterloo - St. Jacobs Continue west through Ontario's Mennonite Country for some hearty
home-made food and country-style shopping at the farmers' markets of Kitchener-Waterloo
and St. Jacobs.
Niagara Falls Begin your tour with a helicopter ride over the falls, or cruise right
into the spray at the Maid of the Mist. Try your luck at Casino Niagara,
Canada's largest casino.
Niagara-on- the-Lake Take in the Botanical Gardens and the Butterfly Conservatory along
the Niagara River Parkway. Explore delightful Niagara-on-the-Lake with
its old Victorian streets, quaint shops, wineries, and the annual Shaw
Festival for its famous theatre productions.
St. Catharines Continue westward to St. Catharines and the famous Welland Canal.
Then follow "The Wine Route" to sample the award-winning vintages
at local wineries, including "ice wine".
Hamilton
Visit the historical Dundurn Castle and the magnificent Royal Botanical
Gardens.
Brantford
Visit the homestead of Alexander Graham Bell.
Port Dover - Port Colborne Relax on the sandy beaches and dunes of the shores of sea-like Lake
Erie.
Fort Erie Enjoy the action of thoroughbred racing at the Fort Erie racetrack,
near the U.S. border.
Explore the eastern region of Ontario, just north of New York State and
New England, through historic towns, scenic waterways and Canada's impressive
national capital - 1 week
Beachburg - Renfrew - Merrickville - Smiths Falls Day trips out of Ottawa might include: Beachburg for white water rafting;
Renfrew for the McDougall Mill Museum's pioneer artefacts; Merrickville
for its 19th century buildings; and Smiths Falls, home of the Hershey
Chocolate Factory.
Kingston
Drive south to Kingston, noted for its limestone architecture. At Fort
Henry, see authentic period military drills and cannon battles. Take a
cruise from Kingston's historic waterfront.
Picton
Drive west and take the ferry to Picton and Sandbanks Provincial Park,
the world's largest system of freshwater sand dunes. Excellent for bird
watching.
Gananoque
Return and drive east from Kingston to Gananoque for a leisurely cruise
through the spectacular Thousand Islands.
Ivy Lea Drive to Ivy Lea to cross back into New York State.
Ottawa
Drive to Ottawa and visit the Parliament Buildings. Explore several of
Ottawa's many world class museums. Enjoy a performance at the National
Arts Centre and tour the mansions of former prime ministers.
Morrisburg
Cross the New York border to Morrisburg, Ontario and visit Upper Canada
Village, where period-costumed staff and restored historic buildings take
you back to life in the 1860s.
Ontario - Route 4: North Shore & Lake
Superior - Fort Francis to Kenora
The true north: gorgeous vistas, superb fishing and untamed wilderness
along the coast of mighty Lake Superior - 1 week
Fort Frances Fort Frances, a historical paper town and busy border crossing with
Minnesota.
Sioux Narrows Drive north to Sioux Narrows, a prime vacation centre with fishing
and boating.
Atikokan
Back east and south at Atikokan, explore Quetico Provincial Park, a huge
wilderness preserve, renowned for its beautiful canoe routes.
Kakabeka Falls Drive east to view the impressive Kakabeka Falls on your way to the
head waters of Lake Superior.
Thunder Bay This small Great Lakes port city is the gateway to the North of Superior
region, with its outstanding sport fishing, canoeing, hiking and hunting.
Marathon
Visit Ouimet Canyon, then follow the north shore of Lake Superior through
Nipigon and Rossport to Marathon, where gold has recently been discovered.
White River Continue east and stop along the northern edge of Lake Superior at
White River, the actual birthplace of the bear that inspired AA Milne's
Winnie The Pooh.
Wawa
Travel south-east to Wawa. Nearby, visit the remote wilderness settings
of Chapleau Game Preserve and Lake Superior Provincial Park.
Sault Ste. Marie The end of this tour is at the hub of the Great Lakes. Take an entertaining
narrated cruise through the "Soo" locks, one of the world's
busiest canal systems. Neighbouring Searchmont offers 165 spectacular
miles of hiking and mountain-biking trails past waterfalls, rivers, granite
outcroppings and through lush forests.
Kenora
Further north at Kenora and Lake of the Woods, cruise through 14,500 islands
aboard the MS Kenora, or fly in to one of the many remarkable fishing
camps and lodges by float-plane.
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island - Route 1: Anne Of
Green Gables - Carleton to Charlottetown
See the magic land of Canada's most famous fictional character - 4
days
Borden-Carleton
Begin your tour at the gateway to Prince Edward Island from New Brunswick
and the terminus of one of the world's largest bridges, the nine-mile
Confederation Bridge.
Summerside
Enjoy a traditional Prince Edward Island lobster dinner, especially during
the famous summer Lobster Festival, in this picturesque town.
Kensington
The place where Lucy Maud Montgomery met the first Prime Minister of Canada.
Park Corner See the Anne of Green Gables Museum at Silver Bush, and the Lucy Maud
Montgomery Heritage Museum.
New London Visit the Montgomery Birthplace, overlooking New London Harbour, decorated
with authentic Victorian period pieces.
Cavendish
Built in the mid-1800s, the refurbished Green Gables House inspired the
setting for Lucy Maud Montgomery's first novel, Anne of Green Gables.
Wander Montgomery's favourite woodland haunts the Balsam Hollow and Haunted
Woods trails.
Prince Edward Island National Park The classic Victorian inn here, Dalvay-by-the Sea, has served as a
location for both the Anne of Green Gables movie and the popular series,
Road to Avonlea.
Charlottetown
At the Confederation Centre of the Arts, Anne of Green Gables, the Musical,
has played to full houses for the past 34 seasons.
Prince Edward Island - Route 2: History
& Culture - Charlottetown to Charlottetown
From the birthplace of Confederation to the fantasy land of Anne of Green
Gables, enjoy this easy, leisurely tour of enchanting Prince Edward Island
- 4 days
Mont-Carmel
For some Acadian culture, visit Le Village. Try some rapure or patéat
the authentic Acadian restaurant. Return to Charlottetown via Cape Traverse,
Hampton, Rocky Point and Cornwall for some especially scenic landscapes.
Alexandra
Drive east for striking views from Tea Hill on your way to Alexandra.
Orwell Corner Historic Village See an authentic rural crossroads community from the last century
at Orwell Corner Historic Village. Adjacent is Sir Andrew Macphail Homestead,
a charmingly restored 19th-century home where you can also dine. Stroll
the nearby woodland nature trails.
Little Sands Drive south to Little Sands and visit Rossignol Estate Winery to sample
fine local vintages and browse for selected crafts. The Murray River-Murray
Harbour area is noted for its range of quality craft shops.
Cavendish
Head north through dozens of charming coastal communities to Cavendish.
Stroll the quiet gardens surrounding the stone cellar, site of Lucy Maud
Montgomery's home where she lived from 1876 to 1911.
New London Continue west to New London, an area famous for seafood. The fish
and chips at the New London Seafood Restaurant have been described by
British tourists as better than home.
Kensington
Drop by the Saturday Farmers' Market in Kensington, near the historic
stone railway station.
Summerside
Travel west to Summerside, where Spinnaker's Landing offers shopping,
live theatre and a national exhibition centre.
Charlottetown
Begin your tour in the historic provincial capital with a visit to Peake's
Wharf at the city's waterfront. The Confederation Centre of the Arts features
three theatres, a restaurant, and Atlantic Canada's largest art gallery.
Prince Edward Island - Route 3: Seafood
Delights- Charlottetown to Charlottetown
Enjoy lobster suppers, deep-sea fishing and red sand beaches on this
tour around Canada's island province - 1 week
Alexandra
Drive east and pause for the view from Tea Hill before going on to Alexandra.
Seal-watching tours leave from Montague, Murray River and Murray Harbour,
while both seal watching and canoeing are available at Brudenell River
Resort. Return to the ferry terminal at Wood Islands via the scenic shore
route through Beach Point and Cape Bear.
Wood Islands Begin your island tour here, and drive north through Prince Edward
Island's many quaint communities.
North Rustico Pull up a chair, tie on a bib and tuck into a fresh lobster supper
you'll never forget at this classic fishing village.
New London Go deep-sea fishing, or stop into Prince Edward Island Aqua Farms
for some famous Malpeque oysters.
Miscouche
After stopping at Kensington, drive west to Miscouche to learn about the
history of the Acadians at the Acadian Museum.
Tyne Valley Regional cuisine and local handicrafts abound here in the north-east
section of your tour.
Lennox Island Shop for gifts at Indian Art &Craft of North America.
Mont-Carmel
Tour the Acadian pioneer village and sit down to some delicious traditional
Acadian food.
Summerside
The summer months bring a whole series of festivals from the Summerside
Highland Gathering to the Hydroplane Regatta and the Parade of Lights.
Charlottetown
Explore Beaconsfield Historic House with its 11historically furnished
rooms. Later, feast on lobster or perhaps some steamed mussels al fresco
while soaking up the sunshine at Peake's Wharf.
Prince Edward Island - Route 4: Rustic
Charms - Charlottetown to Charlottetown
Traditional island life at historic country inns and little seaside hotels
- 3 days
Charlottetown
A visit to Province House National Historic Site is an ideal trip into
early Canada and Prince Edward Island history. The Victorian architecture
of the surrounding streets is a window into a time gone by.
Orwell Corner Historic Village Experience the 1800s atmosphere of the island's agricultural heritage,
just south of Alexandra.
Murray River Murray Harbour This area, in south-eastern Prince Edward Island, has become somewhat
famous for its shops offering local wines, hand-stitched quilts, pottery
bowls, intricate wood-working and woven tapestries. Continue south to
return to Wood Islands.
Wood Islands Begin your tour at the island's southernmost point at Wood Islands,
then travel the scenic route north, through Murray Harbour North, Montague,
St. Georges, Bridgetown, Mount Stewart and Tracadie Cross.
Quebec
Quebec - Route 1: Quebec Circle Tours -
Montreal to Montreal
Experience the joie-de-vivre and culture of Québec, along the south and
north shores of the mighty St. Lawrence River - Optional Duration
Montréal
Start with the sophisticated allure of Montréal and her legendary festivals.
Montéregie - Chaudière-Appalaches Head east from Montréal through Montéregie, the picturesque Eastern
Townships, Centre-du- Québec and the Chaudière-Appalaches. Experience
the warm Québecois hospitality. Sample the local cuisine including chocolate,
cheese and cider. And visit the many arts and crafts shops along the way.
Québec City Cross to the north shore of the river and arrive in romantic and historic
Québec City.
Shawinigan - Laurentian Mountains Head west to picturesque Shawinigan, Trois-Rivières and Joliette.
Curve north to the lively resort towns that dot the stately Laurentian
Mountains.
Montréal
Complete your tour by heading south back to Montréal
Quebec - Route 2: The Explorer's Route
- Montreal to Manawaki
Today it's rich in wilderness, yet pulsing with culture. A tour of the
region that was the 'wild west' of Québec during the fur trade of the
17th and 18th centuries - 5 days
Montebello
Visit this elegantly appointed manor house museum inspired by the castles
of France's Loire Valley, built by Louis-Joseph Papineau, leader of the
1837-38 Québec Patriot Rebellion.
Oka
On the shores of the shallow Lac des Deux- Montagnes is Oka, a recreational
area with a variety of family activities including swimming, sail boarding
and bird watching. During the 17th century, this lake was a highway for
the canoes, rafts and river steamers of the fur trade and the early settlers.
Return to nearby Montréal.
Hull
Wind your way along the Ottawa River to the huge Parc de la Gatineau,
Hull's big beautiful back yard, then venture into the intriguing Canadian
Museum of Civilisation or the lively new casino with 1,250 slot machines
and 45 gaming tables
Montréal
Begin your tour here, in the city of festivals – jazz, comedy, dance,
cinema – with a tour of Old Montréal and a visit to one of the many superb
restaurants. Once again, Montréal has earned title of gastronomic capital
of the world from the AAA.
Saint Sauveur-des-Monts A half-hour north of Montréal; this scenic resort town was the site
of the second ski lift in North America. Since that day in 1934, visitors
have descended sparkling ski slopes every winter. In summer you can now
also ride wild spiralling water slides.
Sainte Agathe-des-Monts Cruise around the lake and see the gracious summer homes of old garde
wealth, such as the mansion where Jacqueline Kennedy vacationed as JFK's
First Lady, or the estate of movie tycoon William B Fox.
Mont Tremblant Although a popular outdoor sporting area, the wilderness surrounding
this mountain shelters a wide variety of wildlife and offers 500 lakes
and three major rivers.
Maniwaki
Built on the banks of the Gatineau river in 1887, the Chateau Logue teaches
visitors about the history and evolution of forest fire prevention.
Quebec - Route 3: Quebec History - Montreal
to Chambly
A region dense in history and geographically diverse, with a wide range
of attractions, from world music festivals to cider-tasting at pioneer
museums - 1 week
Montréal
Begin your tour in cosmopolitan Montréal, a city enthusiastic about the
arts: opera and ballet, painting and sculpture, music of every colour
and beat, from jazz to baroque to reggae, comedy festivals and clubs,
classical and experimental theatre.
Sorel
When returning to Montréal, stop in at Sorel, famous for its shipyards
and magnificent view of the St. Lawrence River. The nearby islands make
for interesting river cruises, or visit CarréRoyal Park, dating back to
the 18th century.
Québec City Follow the road through historic villages to Québec City, or if you
prefer, drive the scenic route along the St. Lawrence River back to Montréal.
Fort Lennox The tour of Fort Lennox National Historic Site begins after you cross
over the wide, deep star-shaped moat and pass through a massive stone
archway into the Fort's impressive courtyard.
Dunham
Take a short scenic drive to visit some of Québec’s vineyards near Dunham.
Lac-Brome -(Knowlton) Continue east to Lac-Brome (Knowlton), the heart of the Eastern Townships
(Cantons-del'Est) to enjoy the colourful artisan boutiques and antique
shops that give a festive air.
Lake Memphremagog Continue on to lovely Magog-Orford, on the shores of Lake Memphremagog,
for a variety of sports – swimming, sailing, water skiing and parasailing
– and a real Benedictine monastery, Saint-Benoît-du-Lac Abbey.
North Hatley Consider dining at the one of the fine restaurants here, where wealthy
Americans built rambling Victorian holiday homes in the 19th century.
Sherbrooke
The pretty capital of this region, set in the mountains, vibrates with
cultural vitality – festivals of blues and world music, and a newly expanded
Museum of Fine Arts.
Thetford Mines Take a two-hour tour, deep into Québec’s biggest open pit asbestos
mine.
Chambly
Drive south from Montréal to Chambly. The massive high curtain stone walls
at Fort Chambly have withstood the pounding of the Chambly Rapids for
nearly three centuries. The first wooden fort built in 1665 to defend
Montréal against Iroquois attack was replaced in 1709 by the castle-like
fortress that stands today. It served as prison for American soldiers
in 1812, and for Québecois Patriotes in 1837.
Quebec - Route 4: The Navigator's Route
- Quebec City to Rocher Percé
Experience traditional Québec life in historic villages along the St.
Lawrence River, tracing the route of the earliest French explorers - 1
week
Kamouraska - Rimouski For the next 4-5 days, follow the southern shore of the St. Lawrence,
visiting more islands between Kamouraska and Rimouski as you head out
on the spectacular Gaspé Peninsula.
Québec City Begin in Québec’s capital, with a spectacular view of the Old City
and Cap Diamant from the Lévis Ferry, as you cross the St. Lawrence to
its south shore.
Beaumont Follow the smell of fresh-baked bread here to the picturesque old
mansard-roofed mill. Built in 1821 for the seigniory, its clay ovens still
bake heavenly loaves.
Montmagny
Renowned for the huge snow geese migration in fall. Cruise the St. Lawrence
River to the "Island of the Cranes", the uninhabited Île aux
Grues.
Grosse-Île
Between 1832 and 1937, Grosse-Île served as Canada's major quarantine
station for immigrants from Europe and Asia. A 3-hour guided tour takes
you through its historic buildings.
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli
When you arrive, the first thing you see – and smell – is freshly carved
wood. Thousands of folklore carvings are displayed in local boutiques
and galleries.
Forillon
Taste the fresh fish, and listen for whales sounding in the nearby bay.
Rocher Percé Watch the magnificent sunset from these famous rocks on the eastern
Atlantic.
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan - Route 1: Land of the Living
Sky - Saskatoon to Saskatoon
Wide open spaces and restful oases, this is cowboy country under the
big skies of the Saskatchewan prairie - 1 week
La Ronge Melfort Either drive north to La Ronge, gateway to Lac La Ronge Provincial
Park, renowned for sport fishing and canoeing, or drive south to Prince
Albert and east to Melfort and the famous black loam of the Carrot River
Valley. For much of the year, Melfort is ideal for viewing the spectacular
Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights).
Quill Lakes Drive south to the Quill Lakes, a haven for bird-watchers and photographers
hosting nearly 200 species of birds. There is an interpretative centre
on site and day tours are available.
Manitou Beach From Quill Lakes, drive west to Manitou Beach near Watrous. Little
Manitou Lake's mineral-rich waters have an impressive therapeutic reputation.
A nearby resort hotel offers complete spa packages. Return to Saskatoon.
Prince Albert National Park In Prince Albert National Park, you can combine a northern wilderness
experience with the comforts of a lakeside resort. The park has 1,500
lakes and streams supporting 23 species of fish. Enjoy the extensive trail
system with short self-guided walks and day-long or overnight hikes. Grey
Owl, the celebrated naturalist, lived here in a log cabin, which you can
visit.
Saskatoon
Discover Saskatoon beginning with the city's riverbanks and the network
of trails, promenades and parks. Visit the Beaver Creek Conservation Area
and Meewasin Valley Trail. Cruise the South Saskatchewan River aboard
the Saskatoon Delta Lady.
Prince Albert From Saskatoon, drive north to Prince Albert. Take in the Evolution
of Education Museum, the Rotary Museum of Police and Corrections and the
former home of Canadian Prime Minister, John Diefenbaker.
Saskatchewan - Route 2: Scenic Wonders
& Wilderness - Saskatoon to Cypress Hill
The southern hills of Saskatchewan, and the massive garden of the Qu'Appelle
Valley -1 week
Moose Jaw Go north to Moose Jaw where the highlights include the Western Development
Museum, which traces prairie transportation history, and the Tunnels of
Little Chicago, rumoured to have been used to smuggle liquor during the
prohibition era. The Temple Gardens Mineral Spa and Hotel features indoor
and outdoor spa pools with geothermal mineral water similar to that in
Bath, England.
Regina
Drive to Regina and explore 2,325-acre Wascana Centre, regal setting for
the majestic Saskatchewan Legislative Building and magnet for nature-lovers.
Visit the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Casino Regina, and the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police Depot and Centennial Museum.
Qu'Appelle Valley Continue east to the Qu'Appelle Valley, a marvellous sunken garden
first carved centuries ago by torrents of glacier-born water. Scenic routes
guide travellers through some of the most beautiful sections of the valley.
Moose Mountain Provincial Park From the valley, travel south-east to Moose Mountain Provincial Park.
Located on the highest plateau in the south-east, the park has abundant
wildlife. Other attractions include an 18-hole golf course, miniature
golf, horseback riding, tennis courts, a beach and nature trails.
Northgate
Drive south to Northgate near the US border, and the end of the tour.
Fort Walsh National Historic Site - Eastend Drive to Fort Walsh National Historic Site, one of the early North
West Mounted Police outposts. Travel to Eastend and the Research Fossil
Station to see the world-renowned Tyrannosaurus rex skeletal remains excavated
in 1994/95. From here, you can also tour the Frenchman River Valley.
Willow Creek - Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park From the small town of Willow Creek on the Montana-Saskatchewan border,
drive north into Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, which has the highest
elevation in Saskatchewan and is home to pine forest, grasslands, rare
wild flowers and wildlife such as lynx, bobcat, wild turkey, elk, moose
and over 200 species of birds including trumpeter swans.
Saskatchewan - Route 3: Harvest Gold Autumn
- Regina to Port of Climax
Nature's festival of colours across wide-open grasslands and rolling
rivers - 1 week
Val Marie Continue west to Val Marie to register for a tour of Grasslands National
Park's flora and fauna, prairie dog town, Seventy Mile Butte, Killdeer
Badlands and Frenchman River Valley.
Killaly - Motherwell National Historic Site Travel north to Killaly and west to Motherwell Homestead National
Historic Site for a glimpse at the life of pioneer farmer and politician,
W.R. Motherwell. Costumed guides will show you through the gracious 1912
stone house and grounds.
Qu'Appelle Valley The Qu'Appelle Valley, crossing approximately two-thirds of Saskatchewan,
is home to scenic lakes, parks, communities and resort villages. Visit
Bluenose Vacation Farm on Highway 35 for a stroll through the nature trails
and the bridge to a beaver dam.
Moose Jaw Drive to Moose Jaw and take a walking tour through an impressive collection
of heritage buildings. Visit other attractions such as Crescent Park,
the Natatorium and the Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village.
Big Muddy - Badlands Travel south to the Big Muddy Badlands. At the turn of the century,
the Big Muddy was known as Station No. 1 on Butch Cassidy's outlaw trail.
Rugged sandstone buttes, sheer cliffs and rough-hewn hogbacks border the
Big Muddy Valley. From Coronach, you can take a tour of old outlaw caves
and the haunts of Dutch Henry, the Jones-Nelson Gang, Sam Kelly and the
Wild Bunch.
Wood Mountain Post Provincial Historic Park Go west to Wood Mountain Post Provincial Historic Park to see reconstructed
buildings and displays of the North West Mounted Police and Sioux Indians.
Estevan
Begin at Estevan near the North Dakota border. Visit the Brick Wildlife
Display and the Shand Power Station and Greenhouse.
Swift Current - Sceptre - Port of Climax Journey north to Swift Current then north-west to Sceptre to see the
Great Sand Hills Museum preserving the heritage of the surrounding "Great
Sand Hills". Then to Leader to see Checkerboard Hill located on a
high cliff overlooking the scenic South Saskatchewan River Valley. Drive
south through Maple Creek, then east and south again to Port of Climax
and tour's end.
Saskatchewan - Route 4: Lure of the Links
- Regina to Regina
Challenging fairways! lush greens! more golf courses per capita than
anywhere else in the world - 4 days
Regina
Begin in Regina, the "Queen City", where Murray, Tor Hill and
Emerald Park are just a few of the first-class golf courses to play.
Duck Mountain Provincial Park Just a short drive east is the spectacular Madge Lake Golf Course.
This deluxe course is located in the Duck Mountain highlands of aspen
and spruce forest within Duck Mountain Provincial Park.
Melfort - Prince Albert Journey north-west to Melfort and Prince Albert, then continue into
Prince Albert National Park. Just before the entrance gate into the park,
you'll find the new Elk Ridge Golf and RV Resort, a picturesque course
with tree-lined, softly rolling fairways. While in the park, spend some
time at the Waskesiu Golf Course. This nationally acclaimed course will
put your skills to the test.
Saskatoon
Continue south to Saskatoon, the largest city in Saskatchewan. Golf a
Scottish design at Moon Lake Golf & Country Club or at The Willows,
a platinum award winning course and one of Canada's top 100 public and
semi-private golf facilities.
Regina
Return to Regina.
Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park Travel north to Spiritwood Acres Golf Course, located within Good
Spirit Lake Provincial Park. This well treed course with its sand and
water hazards provides an equal challenge for all handicaps.
Fort Qu'Appelle Drive north-east to Fort Qu'Appelle. Echo Ridge Golf Course, set against
a backdrop of rolling hills along the Qu'Appelle Valley, is rated by the
Golf Guide of Canada as a top 9-hole grass green in Saskatchewan.
Yukon
Yukon - Route 1: Klondike Circle Tour -
Whitehorse to Beaver Creek
Return to the land of the Gold Rush, with its breathtaking scenery and
natural history - 1 week
Whitehorse
Discover Whitehorse's many attractions including the Yukon Arts Centre
featuring the work of local and international artists and the Yukon Beringia
Interpretative Centre.
Dawson City Drive north, passing through Carmacks, Minto, Pelly Crossing and Stewart
Crossing to Dawson City. Along the way, stop for historic sites, wildlife
watching and interpretative spots. Near Carmacks, see the Five Finger
Rapids or hike to the viewing platform to see what remains of the cables
that once winched stern-wheelers upstream through the rapids.
Dawson City attractions include the Dawson City Museum, the log cabin
home of poet Robert Service and the Jack London Centre. Dawson never sleeps
in summer: roulette, cards and slot machines provide non-stop action at
Diamond Tooth Gertie's while the historic Palace Grand Theatre presents
rollicking vaudeville performances.
Haines Junction Drive to Haines Junction with a stop at the Kluane Museum of Natural
History in Burwash Landing and Sheep Mountain. At the Kluane National
Park Interpretive Centre, view Dall sheep through the spotting scopes.
Chilkat Pass - Haines Drive south through Klukshu before crossing the Yukon-British Columbia
border. Then go through Chilkat Pass to Canada Customs at the Alaska-British
Columbia border. Drive through Porcupine and Klukwan before arriving in
Haines.
Skagway
Take the ferry to Skagway. Ride the White Pass Railroad tour along the
scenic Gold Rush route. Continue north across the Alaska-British Columbia
border, then through White Pass to Canada Customs at Fraser, British Columbia.
From Carcross, drive north to Whitehorse.
Tetlin Junction From Dawson City, ferry across the Yukon River and drive to Tetlin
Junction to reach the Alaska-Yukon border. Clear U.S. Customs, then drive
east on the Alaska Highway back into the Yukon and to Beaver Creek.
Endless meadows filled with wild flowers, distant open tundra, pine and
spruce adorning low-lying areas in Canada's North - 1 week
Inuvik
Stop at the Western Arctic Regional Visitors' Centre with displays, interpretative
material, exhibits and videos. Visit a traditional Inuvialuit Whaling
Camp and a Gwich'in Fishing Camp. See the Igloo Church. Walk the trail
around Boot Lake; where interpretative signs provide natural history as
you go. Follow the same route back to Whitehorse.
Rock River Campground The Government's Rock River Campground has tent sites, shelter and
fishing. Free ferry service is provided at Peel River and Mackenzie River.
Whitehorse
Get acquainted with Whitehorse on a Yukon Historical and Museums Association
historical walking tour. Take a drive on a range north of 60 degree latitude
on the 18-hole Mountain View Golf Course or the Meadow Lakes 9-hole Golf
Course. Then unwind in a beautiful outdoor mountain setting at the Takhini
Hot Springs.
Dawson City From Whitehorse, drive north through Carmacks, Minto, Pelly Crossing
and Stewart Crossing to Dawson City, Gold Rush capital. Dine, drink, dance
and gamble in the frontier style of 1898. Take a walking tour; visit Dawson
City Museum for exhibits covering the Gold Rush era, the Klondike Railway
and Han First Nation's culture.
Dempster Highway Take the (gravel) Dempster Highway 5 north through the Tombstone Mountains,
North Fork Pass and Ogilvie Mountains.
Eagle Plains Continue to Eagle Plains and the only highway motel offering complete
services on the road to Inuvik. After 19 miles, the Arctic Circle intersects
the highway at latitude 66 degrees 33 minutes north.
Fort MacPherson Continue on to Fort McPherson and visit the Annie G. Robert House,
a restored log house now a visitors' centre. Drive to Arctic Red River
(Tsiigehtchic) and to the end of the road in Inuvik.
Yukon - Route 3: Kluane Glacier - Whitehorse
to Pleasant Camp
Gold Rush landmarks, a World Heritage Park and Canada's tallest mountain
near the Yukon-British Columbia border - 1 week
Whitehorse
Drive east through Canyon Creek and Champagne to Whitehorse.
Chilkat Pass - Haines Junction Travel north through the Chilkat Pass into the Yukon. Then drive through
Klukshu to Haines Junction, the headquarters of Kluane National Park,
designated an UNESCO World Heritage site. Take a flight-seeing trip or
heli-tour of Kluane Park glaciers and Canada's tallest mountain, Mt. Logan
(19,520 ft.). Recreation includes river rafting, canoeing, glacier flights,
fishing, horse rentals and bicycle tours.
Whitehorse
In Whitehorse, feast on local delicacies such as Arctic char, Alaska king
crab and Yukon river salmon.
Carcross
Drive south to Carcross, a charming town of period log buildings and white
sand beaches. Drive on to Canada Customs at Fraser, British Columbia.
Cross the Alaska border and come to Skagway. Here you'll find beautiful
scenery, historic sites and landmarks. Take a tour aboard the famous White
Pass Railroad along the Gold Rush Route.
Haines
Take the ferry to Haines, once the naval port of Fort Seward, and have
a short tour of the restored original buildings.
Pleasant Camp Drive north through Klukwan and Porcupine and into British Columbia
to arrive at Canada Customs in Pleasant Camp.
Yukon - Route 4: Midnight Sun - Whitehorse
to Dawson City
Amazing 24 hours of sunshine, well that is almost, view the Midnight
Sun in Summer on this super tour - 4 days
Whitehorse
Pass Jake's Corner and enjoy a few days in Whitehorse. Dig into Yukon
history at the MacBride Museum, then visit the Yukon Beringia Interpretative
Centre for a history of Canada's First People and the animals of the last
Ice Age. Take a tour of the SS Klondike, a stern-wheeler authentically
restored to its late period.
Watson Lake Cross the British Columbia./Yukon border and drive to Watson Lake,
home of the famous "Sign Post Forest". Visit the Northern Lights
Space and Science Centre. This town also provides air and hiking access
to the Coal River Springs Territorial Park.
Dawson Creek Drive from Dawson Creek on the Alaska Highway to Fort St. John and
on to Fort Nelson, both original fur trading posts.
Stone Mountain Provincial Park Continue on to Stone Mountain Provincial Park which offers lodges,
campgrounds and astonishing wildlife viewing and when you are ready, head
on back to Dawson City.