Canada Day Getaways | Intrepid Travel IL

Show your appreciation for the country by exploring its diverse and breathtaking landscapes.

Sitting down to eat a breakfast feast of bacon and eggs (with a healthy dose of maple syrup) and spending all day with your friends and family before watching fireworks light up the night sky sounds fun, but we have something better in mind for your Canada Day festivities. Swap your sandals for hiking boots and your relaxing long weekend for an action-packed adventure by embarking on a Canadian trip of a lifetime. From taking in the extraordinary scenery in Newfoundland to wandering through the charming fishing villages of Nova Scotia, there’s simply no better way to celebrate the coming together of this multicultural country.

Our Canada/US tours departing in June/July

Departing	Trip name	Days	From USD
18 Jun 2022 Hiking in Denali National Park	Hiking in Denali National Park Anchorage to Anchorage	6	2990	View Trip
18 Jun 2022 Utah Parks Circuit	Utah Parks Circuit Las Vegas to Las Vegas	8	~~1890~~ 1607	View Trip
18 Jun 2022 Utah, Nevada & California	Utah, Nevada & California Las Vegas to San Francisco	14	~~3060~~ 2601	View Trip
18 Jun 2022 Hiking in the Canadian Rockies	Hiking in the Canadian Rockies Calgary to Calgary	8	2815	View Trip
19 Jun 2022 Coastal Maine	Coastal Maine Portland to Bangor	6	~~2635~~ 2240	View Trip
19 Jun 2022 The Maritimes: Nova Scotia	The Maritimes: Nova Scotia Halifax to Charlottetown	6	1820	View Trip
19 Jun 2022 Seattle to Portland Discovery	Seattle to Portland Discovery Seattle to Portland	6	~~2195~~ 1866	View Trip
19 Jun 2022 Newfoundland Adventure	Newfoundland Adventure St. John's to Rocky Harbour	7	~~2660~~ 2261	View Trip
19 Jun 2022 Kentucky Food Trail to Nashville	Kentucky Food Trail to Nashville Louisville to Nashville	5	~~1980~~ 1485	View Trip
19 Jun 2022 Best of Pacific North West	Best of Pacific North West Seattle to San Francisco	11	~~4295~~ 3222	View Trip
19 Jun 2022 Best of the South: Louisville to New Orleans	Best of the South: Louisville to New Orleans Louisville to New Orleans	10	~~4440~~ 3774	View Trip
19 Jun 2022 Best of the Canadian Maritimes	Best of the Canadian Maritimes Halifax to Saint John	11	3900	View Trip
19 Jun 2022 Sunshine Coast Walking Summer Adventure	Sunshine Coast Walking Summer Adventure Vancouver to Vancouver	5	~~1780~~ 1513	View Trip
19 Jun 2022 Best of Alaska	Best of Alaska Anchorage to Anchorage	10	~~4420~~ 3978	View Trip
20 Jun 2022 Western USA National Parks Loop	Western USA National Parks Loop Las Vegas to Las Vegas	5	2150	View Trip
23 Jun 2022 Atlantic Canada Explorer (Ocean Endeavour)	Atlantic Canada Explorer (Ocean Endeavour) St. John’s to St. John’s	12	4523	View Trip
23 Jun 2022 Tennessee Music Trail to New Orleans	Tennessee Music Trail to New Orleans Nashville to New Orleans	6	~~2640~~ 2244	View Trip
24 Jun 2022 Yellowstone and Grand Teton Family Holiday	Yellowstone and Grand Teton Family Holiday Jackson to Jackson	6	2980	View Trip
24 Jun 2022 The Maritimes: Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick	The Maritimes: Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick Charlottetown to Saint John	6	~~2115~~ 1904	View Trip
24 Jun 2022 Yellowstone and Grand Teton Adventure	Yellowstone and Grand Teton Adventure Jackson to Jackson	6	~~3565~~ 2318	View Trip
24 Jun 2022 Hiking in Moab	Hiking in Moab Salt Lake City to Salt Lake City	5	~~2285~~ 1943	View Trip
24 Jun 2022 Portland to San Francisco Discovery	Portland to San Francisco Discovery Portland to San Francisco	6	~~2250~~ 1575	View Trip
25 Jun 2022 Canadian Rockies	Canadian Rockies Vancouver to Vancouver	15	3335	View Trip
25 Jun 2022 Best of Montana	Best of Montana Bozeman to Missoula	6	2675	View Trip
25 Jun 2022 Hiking in Yosemite National Park	Hiking in Yosemite National Park San Francisco to San Francisco	6	2135	View Trip
26 Jun 2022 Miami to the Florida Keys	Miami to the Florida Keys Miami to Miami	5	~~1900~~ 1615	View Trip
26 Jun 2022 Cycle Washington's San Juan Islands	Cycle Washington's San Juan Islands Anacortes to Anacortes	6	~~3175~~ 2699	View Trip
26 Jun 2022 Vegas to San Fran	Vegas to San Fran Las Vegas to San Francisco	6	~~1030~~ 773	View Trip
26 Jun 2022 Hiking the Great Land of Alaska	Hiking the Great Land of Alaska Anchorage to Anchorage	12	5850	View Trip
26 Jun 2022 Alaska Hike, Bike & Kayak	Alaska Hike, Bike & Kayak Anchorage to Anchorage	6	2705	View Trip
26 Jun 2022 Hiking in Kenai Fjords National Park	Hiking in Kenai Fjords National Park Anchorage to Anchorage	7	~~2895~~ 2461	View Trip
26 Jun 2022 Cycle Sonoma & the Napa Valley	Cycle Sonoma & the Napa Valley San Francisco to San Francisco	6	2955	View Trip
29 Jun 2022 Zion Family Ranch Stay	Zion Family Ranch Stay Las Vegas to Las Vegas	5	2525	View Trip
30 Jun 2022 Grand Canadian Rockies	Grand Canadian Rockies Vancouver to Calgary	10	5090	View Trip
3 Jul 2022 Real LA to San Francisco Ages 18 to 29	Real LA to San Francisco Santa Monica to San Francisco Ages 18 to 29	11	2100	View Trip

What is the meaning behind Canada Day?

Canada Day commemorates the passing of the British North America Act (now called the Constitution Act) where the three territories (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Canada province – which is now Ontario and Quebec) consolidated into the single nation of Canada way back in 1867 on the 1^st of July.

Why is Canada Day a day for celebration?

Canada Day is cause for celebration as it symbolizes the country’s independence and reiterates its unity while giving citizens the chance to show off their Canadian pride. The day is always celebrated on the 1^st of July every year but will be observed on the 2^nd of July when the 1^st falls on a Sunday.

When did we start celebrating Canada Day?

Dominion Day (as Canada Day was formerly known) was first held in the year 1879, however, many Canadian people still thought of themselves as British citizens so there were no huge celebrations and festivities that we’re used to seeing today. Acknowledging the day and what it represented started gaining traction in 1917 but it wasn’t until 1967 when patriotism was at an all time high that the occasion really took off.

What do Canadians typically do on Canada Day?

How people choose to celebrate Canada Day is entirely up to them, but most people gather together their friends and family for a big cookout or BBQ. Being in the middle of summer, the weather on Canada Day is usually pretty great so it’s not uncommon for Canadians to spend the long weekend down at the beach or at a nearby lake.

There are also several parades that happen across the country, as well as firework displays and music festivals to commemorate the occasion. Most people will also celebrate the day by wearing Canadian flag-themed clothing or accessories or making some of their favorite Canadian foods.

Things to do on Canada Day

A group of travellers cycling by Athabasca River in Jasper, Canada

Cycle the Canadian Rockies

Prepare to be completely stopped in your tracks on an unforgettable cycling tour of the Canadian Rockies. From the snow-dusted peaks of the mountain ranges in Banff National Park and the turquoise Lake Louise that glitters in the sun to the rich forests full of dense greenery in Jasper National Park and the awe-inspiring Athabasca Glacier, this cycling adventure is what dreams are made of.

Traveller looking at the stunning sunset at Saltery Bay, Vancouver

Explore the Sunshine Coast

The perfect combination of seaside towns and lush wilderness await you on your epic adventure along British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast. Make the most of the cloudless days by embarking on a journey that’ll take you on several scenic rides across the Strait, along some incredible hikes for views you’re going to want to take photos of, and deliver you straight to the roaring Skookumchuk Tidal Rapids.

Peggy's Cove Lighthouse at sunset in Nova Scotia

Catch an epic sunset at the lighthouse in Peggy’s Cove

Spend a couple of hours wandering through the picturesque village of Peggy’s Cove and you’ll soon see why it’s one of the most photographed places in all of Canada – it’s that damn beautiful. Looking like it’s straight off a postcard (no exaggeration), this jewel of Nova Scotia is home to colorful fishing boats, creamy seafood chowder, and a famous, red-tipped lighthouse you simply have to watch the sunset from.

Iceberg floating in Iceberg Alley, Twilingate

Take in a mighty iceberg formation at Twillingate

You may look forward to watching the Canada Day parades every year, but you have to admit, watching an iceberg bob past you in a town nicknamed “The Iceberg Capital of the World” is a unique phenomenon you’re unlikely to ever experience again. Spot the fluffy, white peaks from the top of a cruise ship floating down Iceberg Alley and ponder how you got to be so lucky to live in a country this beautiful.