If there’s a theme to this particular itinerary it’s the sea and some of the most remarkable coastal scenery on the planet, coupled with lots of marine life and an abundance of seabirds, which you’ll experience both on scenic drives and from the deck of a ferry.

A marriage of coast and mountains that fully reveals the incredible natural beauty of western Canada, this is a journey that’s underpinned with luxurious accommodation.

Combine all the iconic highlights of Western Canada with, at the end of each day’s exploring, nights at some of Canada’s finest hotels and lodges.

An itinerary that will take you to the remote north of the region, incorporating a ferry ride along the Inside Passage, sightings of grizzly bear from Prince Rupert, a journey across the top of British Columbia, a scenic drive along the Icefields Parkway and the option to enjoy the remarkable Skeena railroad.

Two day, all daylight Canadian railway trips through the stunning landscapes of British Columbia and the iconic scenery of the majestic Canadian Rockies.

Western Canada is a king size holiday playground for families. The sheer scale of the scenery will score high on the ‘wow’ index, as will the likely sightings of wildlife, whales and bears included. There’s also an abundance of activities to thrill all ages, from white water rafting to kayaking, zip wiring to mountain biking, mostly organised from the resorts (where two bedroom apartments, cabins or suites are generally available).

A self drive through the coast and mountains region of Vancouver, Vancouver Islands and Whistler.

Bears are big in Canada, both in terms of the size of grizzlies and polars, but also when measured by the number of species (including the White Spirit bear which can only be seen from King Pacific Lodge) and the range of places you can observe them. Here are some of our suggestions for bear viewing.