The Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region beckons visitors seeking a fantastic array of activities and an immersion in the French-Canadian culture of Québec. And Nancy Donnelly of Tourisme ...
The breadth of experiences in Niagara begins with the massive falls and expands from there. Christina Marcotte, travel trade manager for Niagara Falls Tourism in ...
1. Major Marine Tours & Harbor 360 Hotel The beauty of Alaska’s Kenai Fjords National Park is on display as part of Major Marine’s seven ...
Walk and talk (and eat) in Jasper Foodie tours in Jasper National Park include short walks and informative talks between four downtown restaurants and several ...
Saskatchewan is an agricultural powerhouse, holding nearly 50 percent of Canada’s arable land. The province ranks as one of the world’s top exporters of wheat, ...
Winnipeg offers visitors a wealth of cultural experiences, including Folklorama, but groups can also get their game on when they visit Manitoba’s capital city. Any ...
1. Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site (Victoria) At this west coast artillery fortress that was on active duty from 1895 to 1956, you can ...
One of Canada’s most well-known events, Folklorama, is turning 50 this year. This popular festival, held in Winnipeg for two weeks each August (2019 dates ...
It took 35,000 men to blast through mountains and build a railroad from Skagway, Alaska, to Whitehorse, Yukon. But much smaller groups can enjoy the ...
Heritage Park Historical Village is Canada’s largest living-history attraction, and it excels at sharing the country’s story with the world. “As a Destination Canada Signature ...
“Kamloops is known as a hub community,” says Lisa Strachan, director of destination development and trade relations for Tourism Kamloops. The British Columbia city is ...
✖ venue | ◣ festival | ◉ music district | ⬛ music heritage attraction | ✱ local music hero Denver, Colorado The Denver music scene is scorching. On any given ...
I didn’t know what to expect on my first trip to Canada—my first trip out of the United States, actually! I was anxious during my ...
And when we asked why tour operators choose to do business with them, here’s what they said: Hampton Inn Durango “The Hampton Inn Durango ‘rocks’ groups. We welcome ...
Fredericton has been the provincial capital of New Brunswick since 1785, but the “new” just keeps on coming. As an example, Mary Ellen Hudson of ...
I’m proud to say I’m a CFA. That’s what maritimers call a visitor to Atlantic Canada who wasn’t born there: a CFA—Come From Away. I ...
“We have new experiences, food tours, festivals, new builds and expansions in Western Newfoundland,” says Laura Barry Walbourne, director of travel trade and media relations ...
Grant MacRea of Tourism PEI says that Prince Edward Island has many options for visitors. There are two, though, that he’s most eager to tout ...
How do you tackle the large land masses that stretch hundreds of miles from the U.S. border in the south to pristine and wild areas ...
How do you tackle the large land masses that stretch hundreds of miles from the U.S. border in the south to pristine and wild areas ...
How do you tackle the large land masses that stretch hundreds of miles from the U.S. border in the south to pristine and wild areas ...
How do you tackle the large land masses that stretch hundreds of miles from the U.S. border in the south to pristine and wild areas ...
Spoiler alert: “Ottawa has a lot to offer for group travel.” —Cory Mace “A really livable city with a cool vibe.” —John McGlade “I’m already ...
Halifax, Nova Scotia, played host to Rendez-vous Canada in May, and the eastern harbor town welcomed 1,875 delegates, the highest attendance in the show’s 42-year ...
Sometimes, staring is just the best option. Not in a creepy sort of way, but rather in a mouth-wide-open-wow-I-can’t-believe-what-I’m-seeing way. Like when you get your ...
As the seat of Canada’s national government, Ottawa boasts a signature set of attractions and experiences for school groups. Many itineraries include Parliament Hill and ...
“In Victoria, we have countless diversions, from tame to thrilling,” says Tourism Victoria’s Sarah Friesen. “From whale watching, zip-lining and fishing to garden tours, shopping ...
Québec’s National Shrines was founded in 2009 to promote awareness and tourism of the five Catholic shrines located in the Canadian province. Visited by more ...
Québec also offers a taste of Europe on this side of the pond, thanks to its French-speaking population, its food, history, culture and art. When ...
For tour operators and their house- and garden-loving clients, here are some of the top destinations in North America. Homes fit for an aristocrat, a ...
Soaring 775 feet above the Niagara Gorge, Skylon Tower offers 360-degree views of the famous falls, the Niagara wine district and the Buffalo, New York, ...
The National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa is home to the most important collections of historical and contemporary Canadian art, says tourism marketing officer Hélène ...
Montréal is in the midst of a creative and cultural metamorphosis that is empowered by the celebrations of its history and a renewed vitality, says ...
At the fort, which is open year-round, groups can learn more about the French-Canadian traders who bartered with gold prospectors and First Nations people for ...
How do you tackle the large land masses that stretch hundreds of miles across the pristine and wild regions of Canada’s true north? In small ...
“Saskatchewan is a phenomenal destination for watching wildlife,” says Tourism Saskatchewan’s Amy McInnis. “With a rich diversity of landscapes—from the prairie vistas and rugged badlands ...
Pursuit is a multi-faceted company that owns and operates a collection of nature-based tour offerings in Alberta’s Canadian Rockies; Vancouver, British Columbia; Alaska; Montana; and, ...
“For us, it’s all about location, location, location,” says James Fry, the director of sales and catering for the Richmond, British Columbia-based River Rock Casino ...
While travelers are very familiar with Manitoba’s signature cities, Winnipeg and Churchill, the province also boasts a number of small towns where hospitality and local ...
Each February, more than 50 dog teams and their handlers head out on the Yukon tundra for one of the most grueling competitions on the ...
I forgot all about baseball. Last May, when Tourism Cares announced Toronto as one of its “cares-for” cities, I elbowed out my NTA colleagues to ...
While visiting Toronto for Tourism Cares in late October, I had the pleasure of touring Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. I rank this as a must-see ...
The magic of the rugged Canadian Rockies can be discovered at Sun Peaks Resort. This mountain community, located just north of Kamloops in British Columbia’s ...
Tour operators taking groups to the Canadian Rockies have three individual properties among the NTA membership they can turn to for lodging assistance in Alberta. ...
While fresh lobster remains Nova Scotia’s signature dish, the province boasts a diverse list of local products that range from wine and hard ciders to ...
SkyWalk Saint John, which opened in 2017 in Saint John, New Brunswick, is one of only three skywalks in North America. The attraction is a ...
“Prince Edward Island is such an interesting place to visit because you’ll feel at home upon arrival, whether you’ve been here a hundred times or ...
Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism’s Cathy Anderson knows there are a lot of factors that have spurred her destination’s recent record tourism growth. Her short list ...
In addition to connecting with some very friendly Fam trip hosts and diving into each destination’s rich history, both writers were able to experience unique ...
One of the most unique ways to explore the beauty of Banff, Alberta, is on a Via Ferrata tour at Mount Norquay. Located just north ...
“We include at least one museum in 95 percent of our tours,” says Lydia Griego-Hansen, co-owner of Destination Southwest. “We package our museum visits as ...
