Wild places, warm welcomes, and wonders you didn’t know existed.
When travelers picture Canada, they often think of Vancouver’s skyline, the Rocky Mountains’ peaks, or the cobblestoned streets of Quebec City. But some of the country’s most remarkable experiences are found far from these familiar icons — in remote villages, storied lodges, and landscapes where the human connection is as memorable as the view. These are places most people never get to see, yet they reveal some of the richest stories in the Canadian tapestry.
Quebec’s Countryside Charms
Venture beyond Montréal and Quebec City and you’ll find winding rivers, heritage-rich villages, and rolling hillsides that transform with the seasons. In autumn, the forests of Mauricie and Charlevoix blaze with brilliant reds and golds — perfect for scenic drives, vineyard visits, and exploring artisan enclaves like Île d’Orléans.
Seigneurie du Triton blends history and wilderness for a retreat steeped in character, where guides might share the best bend in the river to spot a bear fishing. Pourvoirie du Lac Blanc and Le Baluchon turn winter into something truly magical — dogsledding, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and evenings by a roaring fire after days in the snow. Rural Quebec offers a slower pace, but never a shortage of wonder.
British Columbia Beyond the Familiar
While Vancouver and Whistler get most of the spotlight, British Columbia’s diversity stretches far beyond these well-known destinations. On the central coast, Spirit Bear Lodge offers an Indigenous-led journey into the Great Bear Rainforest, where the rare white Kermode bear roams and cultural traditions are shared firsthand.
Deep in the Cariboo-Chilcotin, Tweedsmuir Park Lodge is a front-row seat to grizzly bear territory — your guide might point out the exact log a bear likes to nap on, or the best time to drift downriver past salmon-packed shallows. And in the Purcell Mountains, the jagged granite spires of the Bugaboos rise dramatically above glaciers and wildflower meadows, with CMH Bugaboo Lodge as your heli-hiking base. Each offers a different face of BC — wild, remote, and unforgettable.
The North: Yukon & Northwest Territories
For many, the Yukon and Northwest Territories are blank spaces on the map — places they’ve heard of but never imagined visiting. That’s what makes them so extraordinary. Spring in the Yukon brings long days and crisp, snow-lined peaks, perfect for dogsledding past frozen lakes or following wildlife tracks.
By summer, the Northwest Territories reveal a different side — endless daylight over pristine lakes where your guide knows exactly where to cast for trophy fish. Winter transforms the North again: aurora sweeping across the sky, ice roads leading to frozen oceans, and dogsleds gliding past the strange, otherworldly shapes of pingos. Few places shift so dramatically with the seasons — and fewer still remain so unchanged.
Atlantic Canada’s Coastal Allure
Atlantic Canada may not be entirely unknown, but even seasoned travelers are surprised by its range of experiences — especially outside summer. In Nova Scotia, autumn paints the Cabot Trail in fiery colours and fishing villages welcome you with open doors and lobster fresh from the boat. Prince Edward Island in spring offers quiet beaches, windswept dunes, and farm-to-table dining without the bustle.
In Newfoundland, the Bonavista Peninsula delivers rugged coastlines and colourful saltbox houses, while Fogo Island Inn offers a stay like no other — windows framing icebergs and whales, community hosts sharing stories of storms weathered at sea, and perhaps even a traditional boil-up on the beach. For those seeking Canada’s most remote coastal wilderness, the Torngat Mountains in northern Labrador offer towering peaks, dramatic fjords, and rich Inuit culture, where polar bears roam the shore and the landscapes feel unchanged for millennia.
Peek Behind our Curtain
It’s our privilege to connect our guests with these places and the people who know them best, whether that’s a lodge owner who can point out a bear’s favourite fishing spot, a chef serving a recipe passed down for generations, or an Elder sharing the stories of their homeland. We love introducing travelers to the Canada we know — not just the celebrated icons, but the wild, wonderful, and lesser-known corners that leave a lasting mark on those lucky enough to visit.
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