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TOURS OF DISTINCTION / Canada
Winter Road to History , Heritage and Culture
Located on the southwest tip of Lake Athabasca , Fort Chipewyan is a perfect place to leave your daily stresses behind and experience the remote beauty , history and culture of one of Alberta ’ s most isolated and northern communities . Established as a trading post in 1788 by the Northwest Trading Company , Fort Chipewyan is Alberta ’ s oldest settlement . So remote is Fort Chipewyan , it can only be accessed by land in the winter on a 280-kilometre road made entirely of snow and ice .
On this adventure vacation you will follow the winter road through the unique and amazing landscapes of the boreal forest and sand dunes and travel over frozen rivers , marshes and the vast Peace-Athabasca River Delta . With a bit of luck , you may see hawks , owls , moose , bison and lynx along the way .
At Fort Chipewyan , you will learn about the rich history of its early explorers and fur traders by discovering and immersing yourself in the local culture of the Mikisew Cree First Nation , Dene First Nation and Métis . Take a guided tour of the Bicentennial Museum and Catholic Church and experience the community ’ s time-honoured traditions of dog sledding , fishing and their deep connection with the land and water . At the end of each day you will snowshoe a short distance on Lake Athabasca to watch the amazing star-filled dark skies of the North . You may also see the magical dance of aurora borealis .
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Québec Charlevoix-Gaspé
Québecers have a culture that ’ s unique in North America . Deeply rooted in North America and yet fiercely proud of its French heritage , Québec is a blend of the Old and New Worlds , famous for its unique lifestyle and joie de vivre ! The vast majority of Québec ’ s approximately eight million people live close to the St . Lawrence River . Historic buildings , lighthouses , characterful inns and quaint towns throughout the famed Charlevoix and Gaspé regions of Québec provide the building blocks of this cultural tour .
This tour will experience lively , cosmopolitan Montréal , historic Québec City , take in a train ride exploring the coastal villages along the St . Lawrence River and then take one of North America ’ s most beautiful , yet little known panoramic roads for the Gaspésie Tour , a legendary scenic drive that loops around the Gaspé Peninsula , given a 3-star ( top most ) rating in the Michelin Green Guide .
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Utah , Nevada and Arizona – Scenic Byways
Off the beaten trail , paths less trodden and panoramas reserved for the adventurous – that is the focus of this cultural and scenic journey that is a world away from the mainstream . Utah and Arizona have the most amazing collection of spectacular canyon and desert vistas in the world . The Grand Canyon of Arizona and Dead Horse Point , Monument Valley , Arches , Bryce and Zion National Parks of Utah combine to deliver an unmatched historic and cultural tour .
The region ’ s wild beauty ranges from rugged mountains and forests in northern Utah and the stark vistas of the Great Salt Lake Desert to the dramatic sprawl of Arizona ’ s Grand Canyon . Millions of years of erosion have created a spectacular display of cliffs , canyons , arches , bridges , red pillars and mountains that you will experience during the tour ' s exploration of this region .
This tour visits six national parks , two national monuments , one Navajo Tribal Park and passes by several state parks and points of interest before ending amidst the bright lights and the bustle of Las Vegas .
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ANDERSON VACATIONS From prices for accommodation are ‘ per room ’ and sightseeing are ‘ per person ’.