Canada Solo Travel

The fourth-biggest producer of hydroelectric power and third most forested country in the world, Canada makes for a fantastic playground for any city slicker or outdoor adventurer. Its sky-high mountain regions, idyllic islands and vast lakes provide the perfect backdrop for surfing, kayaking, hiking, and even heli-skiing, while Canada’s cities are brimful with cultural delights, from cosmopolitan eateries to performing arts venues. From the laid back, surf-loving, uncrowded living found in Victoria, to the excitable bilingual hum of Montreal, home to 18th-century European architecture, cool contemporary neighbourhoods and dad-dance-inducing music festivals, Canada has everything for the perfect solo travel adventure.

The beauty of Canada solo travel is in the country’s size. You will never find yourself in the same place twice, and even better, no two places will ever look or feel the same. If a European summer still beckons, head to Quebec where you’ll find crystal-clear lakes, enchanting villages and a fascinating blend of North American culture and francophone identity (think café au lait followed by poutine cheesy fries and butter tarts). If Nordic adventure is a box on your travel bucket list waiting to be ticked, whet your appetite with a heli-skiing adventure down Grouse Mountain. Other thrill-inducing activities include kayaking along the craggy fjords at the Knight Inlet; heading on a walking safari through the polar bear territory of Churchill accompanied by one of our dedicated Concierges; and marvelling at the ethereal Columbia Icefields - the largest collection of glaciers in North America.

The country’s dramatically changing seasons also means Canada solo travel doesn’t have to be limited to just winter or summer either(and trust us, you wouldn’t want it to be). In the country’s coldest months - January and February - crowds thin and lakes freeze but that doesn’t stop Canadians from celebrating. The Quebecois throw their annual winter carnival, which is the oldest and largest in the world; Ottawa gathers for Winterlude; and Vancouver’s culinary crown, Granville Island, continues to display its daily market feast of colourful farm-fresh produce and sensational seafood. Just make sure that the large furry residents of British Columbia don’t get their paws on it before you do.