Show your appreciation for the country by exploring its diverse and breathtaking landscapes.Â
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. Â
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Our Canada/US tours departing in June/JulyÂ
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18 Jun 2022Hiking in Denali National Park |
Hiking in Denali National Park Anchorage to Anchorage |
6 | ||
18 Jun 2022Utah Parks Circuit |
Las Vegas to Las Vegas |
8 |
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18 Jun 2022Utah, Nevada & California |
Las Vegas to San Francisco |
14 |
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18 Jun 2022Hiking in the Canadian Rockies |
Hiking in the Canadian Rockies Calgary to Calgary |
8 | ||
19 Jun 2022Coastal Maine |
Portland to Bangor |
6 |
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19 Jun 2022The Maritimes: Nova Scotia |
Halifax to Charlottetown |
6 | ||
19 Jun 2022Seattle to Portland Discovery |
Seattle to Portland |
6 |
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19 Jun 2022Newfoundland Adventure |
St. John's to Rocky Harbour |
7 |
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19 Jun 2022Kentucky Food Trail to Nashville |
Kentucky Food Trail to Nashville Louisville to Nashville |
5 |
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19 Jun 2022Best of Pacific North West |
Seattle to San Francisco |
11 |
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19 Jun 2022Best of the South: Louisville to New Orleans |
Best of the South: Louisville to New Orleans Louisville to New Orleans |
10 |
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19 Jun 2022Best of the Canadian Maritimes |
Best of the Canadian Maritimes Halifax to Saint John |
11 | ||
19 Jun 2022Sunshine Coast Walking Summer Adventure |
Sunshine Coast Walking Summer Adventure Vancouver to Vancouver |
5 |
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19 Jun 2022Best of Alaska |
Anchorage to Anchorage |
10 |
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20 Jun 2022Western USA National Parks Loop |
Western USA National Parks Loop Las Vegas to Las Vegas |
5 | ||
23 Jun 2022Atlantic Canada Explorer (Ocean Endeavour) |
Atlantic Canada Explorer (Ocean Endeavour) St. John’s to St. John’s |
12 | ||
23 Jun 2022Tennessee Music Trail to New Orleans |
Tennessee Music Trail to New Orleans Nashville to New Orleans |
6 |
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24 Jun 2022Yellowstone and Grand Teton Family Holiday |
Yellowstone and Grand Teton Family Holiday Jackson to Jackson |
6 | ||
24 Jun 2022The Maritimes: Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick |
The Maritimes: Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick Charlottetown to Saint John |
6 |
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24 Jun 2022Yellowstone and Grand Teton Adventure |
Yellowstone and Grand Teton Adventure Jackson to Jackson |
6 |
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24 Jun 2022Hiking in Moab |
Salt Lake City to Salt Lake City |
5 |
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24 Jun 2022Portland to San Francisco Discovery |
Portland to San Francisco Discovery Portland to San Francisco |
6 |
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25 Jun 2022Canadian Rockies |
Vancouver to Vancouver |
15 | ||
25 Jun 2022Best of Montana |
Bozeman to Missoula |
6 | ||
25 Jun 2022Hiking in Yosemite National Park |
Hiking in Yosemite National Park San Francisco to San Francisco |
6 | ||
26 Jun 2022Miami to the Florida Keys |
Miami to Miami |
5 |
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26 Jun 2022Cycle Washington's San Juan Islands |
Cycle Washington's San Juan Islands Anacortes to Anacortes |
6 |
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26 Jun 2022Vegas to San Fran |
Las Vegas to San Francisco |
6 |
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26 Jun 2022Hiking the Great Land of Alaska |
Hiking the Great Land of Alaska Anchorage to Anchorage |
12 | ||
26 Jun 2022Alaska Hike, Bike & Kayak |
Anchorage to Anchorage |
6 | ||
26 Jun 2022Hiking in Kenai Fjords National Park |
Hiking in Kenai Fjords National Park Anchorage to Anchorage |
7 |
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26 Jun 2022Cycle Sonoma & the Napa Valley |
Cycle Sonoma & the Napa Valley San Francisco to San Francisco |
6 | ||
29 Jun 2022Zion Family Ranch Stay |
Las Vegas to Las Vegas |
5 | ||
30 Jun 2022Grand Canadian Rockies |
Vancouver to Calgary |
10 | ||
3 Jul 2022Real LA to San FranciscoAges 18 to 29
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Santa Monica to San Francisco Ages 18 to 29
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What is the meaning behind Canada Day?Â
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 1st of July.Â
Why is Canada Day a day for celebration?Â
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 1st of July every year but will be observed on the 2nd of July when the 1st falls on a Sunday.Â
When did we start celebrating Canada Day?Â
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.Â
What do Canadians typically do on Canada Day?Â
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.Â
Things to do on Canada Day

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.Â

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.Â

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.Â

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.Â
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