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.

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).

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.

A combination of the scenic wow’s of the Canadian Rockies with the Rocky Mountaineer train and one of the world’s most stunningly located cities.

This journey into the heart of Alaska will give you an unforgettable insight into the Alaskan way of life. After exploring world famous Canadian sights including Vancouver, the Rockies and Whistler cruise through the awe-inspiring inside passage to Anchorage to commence your Alaskan odyssey. Discover the incredible landscapes and wildlife of Denali National Park; and Mt McKinley y Alaska's Railroad ending your tip in Fairbanks.

A trip to Churchill not only to see the magnificent Lord of the Arctic, Manitoba’s polar bears, but also to experience the history and culture of the region.

One of the most exciting, and comfortable, ways to experience the magnificent Alaskan landscapes is to travel by train. Our one week itinerary below could also easily be combined with a cruise which disembarks in either Whittier or Seward.

A self drive itinerary that begins and ends in the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver and travels through the heart of British Columbia to the spectacular Rockies.

This 15 day itinerary will give you a full insight into western Canada staying in some of the best lodges in the region.