If you, like us, watched the recent Frozen Planet series in amazement and now want to see it for yourself, may we suggest you take a look at our new Canadian Arctic programme.

Journey to the very edge of the Arctic ice floe, where wildlife congregates in abundance. It’s home to pods of exotic narwhal, their misty breath sparkling in the 24 hour sun, polar bears, seals, walrus as big as cars, an incredible variety of sea birds (including thick billed Murre, Kittiwake, Guillemot and Ivory Gull )and the rare Bowhead and Beluga whales. In early summer, with the sun shining throughout the day and most of the night (constantly in May and June), the temperatures are warmer than you might expect (averaging from -5°C to +10°C).

We are delighted to hear that Virgin Atlantic will be flying to Vancouver from the 24th May 2012.

Don’t think of Canada as a destination that closes its doors in winter to anyone who can’t ski. There’s an amazing spread of events and activities and we can offer some very attractive deals on both airfares and accommodation. Click for our winter wonders suggestions.

Sometimes it’s the characters you meet along the way, sometimes it’s the stunning scenery, sometimes it’s the freedom that comes from being behind the wheel on a foreign highway. Either way there is something very special about hiring a car and heading off on the open road. At Bridge and Wickers we have picked our favourite road trips, guaranteed to make if difficult to keep your eyes on the tarmac.

David Wickers recently took four top travel writers on a one week tour of Nova Scotia.

When heading to far flung destinations it is tempting to try and make the most of the trip by cramming in as much as possible. With larger countries this normally involves numerous domestic flights and the associated stresses and discomfort only spending a lot of time in airports can give. Less can certainly be more though in this instance and it is possible to make the journey the adventure rather than an irritant to be endured between holiday highlights. Enter the world of train travel.

Specialist Consultant Ajanta South recently visited Alaska and the Yukon for the first time.

Here's her trip report:

Opened on the 1st August the EdgeWalk is the first of its kind in North America and Toronto’s most extreme attraction.
It is the world’s highest full circle hands-free walk on a 5 ft (1.5 m) wide ledge encircling the top of the CN Tower’s main pod – 116 storeys above the ground!  Visitors walk in groups of six, while attached to an overhead safety rail via a trolley and harness system. Trained EdgeWalk guides encourage participants to push their personal limits, allowing them to lean back over Toronto with nothing but air and breathtaking views of Lake Ontario beneath them.

None of us here have the nerve but if you do we can arrange it for you!!!!!

We are very excited that our brand new Canada & Alaska brochure has arrived. It is double the size of the previous edition and includes more regions, a broader choice of itineraries and many lesser known attractions.

You'll find it packed full of inspirational holiday suggestions, accommodation options and information about getting around by rail, cruise or ferry. Click here to order your copy today.

David Wickers recently spent four days as one of two ‘British Ambassadors’ to Canada.  Read about is trip here. 

There is nothing more exciting than seeing a whale close up, and Alantic Canada is the perfect place to expereince this.

David Wickers reports on a 'Royal Mountain', has a rendez vous at Rendez Vous, sleep in a pod, visits a chateau that’s a long way from France and catches a train to America’s only walled city north of Mexico.

The Calgary Stampede is the mother of rodeos, the largest of its kind in the world.

Here's a quick list of some of the best things to do as a family during your holiday to Canada.

Feel free to contact me for more details, I've done quite a few of these myself and highly recommend them!

David Wickers recently travelled to Canada to source the latest products for Bridge & Wickers clients and took the opportunity to visit two key destinations. Here's his report.