I remember sitting down with our spreadsheet for the first time and being completely floored by the initial cost estimates. How much does a dream trip to majestic glaciers and salmon-catching bears really cost — without living on bread and water?
Ancient rainforests tumble straight into the wild ocean here, and the air is thick with salt mingled with the scent of thousand-year-old cedars. This little surf town got under our skin from the very first breath.
Pacific Rim National Park is the only national park on Canada's west coast — 16 km Long Beach, Wild Pacific Trail, storm watching in November, hot springs accessible only by boat. A guide with 10 tips: surfing in Tofino, whale watching, rainforest boardwalks, and the famous 75 km West Coast Trail.
Banff Canada skiing = the best in the country: champagne powder, an ultra-long season (December–July) and 3 resorts under one SkiBig3 pass. We worked in Banff in 2016/17. Full guide to 6 resorts (Lake Louise, Sunshine, Mt Norquay, Marmot Basin, Castle Mountain, Nakiska) + lift passes 2026.
The bay with the highest tides on Earth, the iconic Point Wolfe covered bridge, misty old-growth forests with waterfalls, and a walk on the ocean floor. Fundy National Park in New Brunswick is one of the wildest corners of eastern Canada. Here's our guide with 12 tips on what to see, where to stay, and when to visit.
