CANADA
The Canadian classics.
The 4 most popular winter activities tours, with what each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Icefields Parkway pickup from Banff to Athabasca Glacier: Ice Explorer crossing, Glacier Skywalk glass views, and a picnic lunch.
“This a was a wonderful trip to the Columbia Icefields. Neil was an excellent guide and his stories and descriptions of the Canadian Rockies made the trip even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour.”
Snowshoe the Medicine Trail from Whistler with a small group, guided forest walk, medicinal-herb tea, and included snowshoes.
“Immersion experience into the forest. You get a great concept of snowshoeing albeit the snow season was not that good this year. Some of the trails are well worn. Very lovely guides.”
2.5-hour Victoria walk and ferry: Chinatown, harbor sights, and local bites with beer samples, led by a small-group guide.
“Easy walking. Pleasant harbour taxi ride. 2 stops for snacks and local drinks. The guide was knowledgeable and very friendly”
Winter zodiac whale watching from Victoria with flotation suits, hydrophone calls, and a certified marine naturalist on a 12-passenger boat.
“This tour was fun and enjoyable, even in the rain! We walked around town, taste tested a range of food and, learnt so much about the history of the area. It felt good to support local businesses.”
