UNIQUE CANADIAN EXPERIENCES / Canada

Wickaninnish Inn Shearwater Resort & Marina

The Wickaninnish Inn , a Relais & Châteaux property since 1997 , overlooks the Pacific Ocean and Chesterman Beach on Vancouver Island ’ s rugged west coast , near the eclectic town of Tofino and Pacific Rim National Park . The two contemporary cedar buildings , set against a backdrop of ancient temperate forest , boast an extensive local art collection , and all rooms and suites offer ocean or beach views , a gas fireplace , soaker tub and individual balcony . Uncompromising service , including a concierge team , is a standard .

The sole resort on Chesterman Beach , Tofino ’ s longest at over two kilometres , the Inn is home to refined West Coast cuisine at The Pointe Restaurant – one of Tofino ' s top restaurants and a must-go Vancouver Island dining destination .

Shearwater Resort & Marina is a world-class fishing and eco-adventure resort in the Great Bear Rainforest on the west coast of British Columbia , Canada . Take advantage of the all-inclusive fly-in vacation packages with your guide . Chase down Chinook Salmon up to 75 pounds , Coho Salmon up to 25 pounds , and explore the wilderness in search of the world-famous Spirit Bear ( Kermode Bear ), the only place in the world to see a White Phase Black Bear . Visit areas to view 10,000 year old pictographs , totems and burial chambers . While you are commuting to these amazing areas , you will come across white-sided dolphins chasing your boat , humpback whales breaching and killer whales ( orcas ) cruising with their pods .

Great Bear Rainforest Motor Sailing Knight Inlet Lodge

This Canadian Signature Experience ® explores BC ’ s Great Bear Rainforest aboard comfortable 68-foot expedition yachts . Guests join an expert crew and renowned naturalists in search of extraordinary wildlife like humpback whales and orcas , sea birds , black bears and grizzlies . Join First Nations guides with hopes of catching a glimpse of the all-white Spirit Bear and discover scenic Fjordland .

Travelling this region by small ship is an unparalleled way to immerse oneself in one of the last tracts of coastal temperate rainforests , with its ever-changing views and opportunities to go ashore . Departs : various itineraries from late August to mid October .

Knight Inlet Lodge is Canada ' s premier grizzly bear viewing resort . The original and largest grizzly bear lodge in BC , Knight Inlet Lodge is committed to environmentally responsible wildlife viewing . Enjoy this wild and remote area of the Pacific Northwest with grizzly bear viewing from late May through mid-October . In addition to grizzly bear viewing or whale watching tours , the lodge offers additional tours to resort guests . Each adventure tour or cruise offers a unique , up-close-and-personal view of this spectacular west coast rainforest region of Canada . Knight Inlet Lodge is the location to see grizzlies in the wild ! A low to moderate level of physical fitness is required for all tours , including the ability to walk approximately 100 metres on uneven ground .

VIA Rail ’ s Canadian

VIA Rail ’ s Ocean from Halifax to Montreal

In the space of four nights and three days , the Canadian travels through the majestic Rocky Mountains and national parks to the Pacific Coast . Recapturing the romance of train travel and several of the country ’ s most exciting cities , including Toronto , Winnipeg , Jasper and Vancouver , the Canadian offers the best way to see Canada ' s beauty and diversity .

Take advantage of three classes of service : Economy class ; Sleeper Plus , offering private cabins for one or two passengers and full access to several domed lounge cars and freshly prepared meals ; or Prestige class , providing an all-inclusive experience with larger cabins , in-suite showers , flatscreen TVs and concierge attendants .

From charming cosmopolitan Montréal to the blissful backdrop of coastal islands , lighthouses and seascapes in the Canadian Maritime provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia , the Ocean is a memorable trip that encompasses everything from fertile farmlands to rugged coastlines , with culture , entertainment and Canadian heritage . Travelling between Montréal , Moncton and Halifax , the Ocean offers an overnight journey , treating passengers to a continually changing landscape from the comfort of full-service train cars and even 360-degree panoramic views . The Ocean offers two classes of service in two different types of train cars : the highly affordable Economy and the pampered luxury of Sleeper Plus class complete with hot meals served in the dining car and access to 360-degree views in the train ' s dome car .

ANDERSON VACATIONS From prices for accommodation are ‘ per room ’ and sightseeing are ‘ per person ’.