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Narwhals & eagles & polar bears, Oh my! Canada's sweeping frigid landscapes extend from the northern border of the USA the way to the Northwest Passage & Baffin Island in the Arctic province of Nunavut,  approaching the North Pole.  From the Atlantic, you can access Newfoundland and Labrador, where you can get to know the windswept landscapes, native people, and Viking history of eastern Canada. Explore Quebec like never before, as you navigate along the Mighty St. Lawrence River, or explore British Colombia in the southwest of Canada which borders Alaska. No matter where you decide to go, contact one of our Canada travel experts for a custom made itinerary of the best of Canada.
 
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Gems of West Greenland: Fjords, Icebergs and Culture$1099512Aug 17, 2025Experience the breathtaking scenery of West Greenland on this 12-day expedition cruise roundtrip to Toronto aboard Ultramarine, delving into its …
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Wild Landscapes of West Greenland$2169515Aug 15, 2025Join the 15-day expedition cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle, beginning in Nuuk, Greenland's northern capital. Beyond Nuuk, sparse settlements line the …
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Birds, Bears & Belugas$134968Jul 6, 2025Spend a week exploring Hudson Bay in Northern Manitoba, Canada, and stay in a remote luxury eco-lodge in this unique and wild wilderness known for …
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Great Ice Bear$123587Nov 4, 2024During this 7-day Great Ice Bear Safari tour, spend your week exploring the rugged and beautiful coastline of Hudson Bay. Witness and photograph …
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Arctic Discovery$145909Jul 29, 2025Discover the hidden gem of Hudson Bay in Northern Manitoba, Canada, and stay in a remote luxury eco-lodge on a 9-day Arctic Discovery safari. …
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Arctic Safari$153679Sep 4, 2025Join this unique 9-day Arctic Safari, an opportunity to photograph one of the world’s most magnificent wildlife in the Canadian Arctic. Fly to the …
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Birds, Bears & Belugas$134968Jul 6, 2025Spend a week exploring Hudson Bay in Northern Manitoba, Canada, and stay in a remote luxury eco-lodge in this unique and wild wilderness known for …
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Great Ice Bear$123587Nov 4, 2024During this 7-day Great Ice Bear Safari tour, spend your week exploring the rugged and beautiful coastline of Hudson Bay. Witness and photograph …
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Arctic Discovery$145909Jul 29, 2025Discover the hidden gem of Hudson Bay in Northern Manitoba, Canada, and stay in a remote luxury eco-lodge on a 9-day Arctic Discovery safari. …
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Arctic Safari$153679Sep 4, 2025Join this unique 9-day Arctic Safari, an opportunity to photograph one of the world’s most magnificent wildlife in the Canadian Arctic. Fly to the …
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Ungava Polar Ecotour Adventure$109787Aug 3, 2025Spend a week exploring the Gyrfalcon Islands in Northern Quebec, Canada, in this unique and wild wilderness known for its stunning landscapes, …
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Polar Bear Migration Fly-in$145998Nov 7, 2024Get as close to polar bears in the wild as possible so that you can literally walk with them in their natural environment. Join this 8-day Arctic …
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Polar Bear Photo Safari$130367Nov 7, 2024Join this 8-day Polar Bear Photo Safari Tour at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge, Hudson Bay, Canada, a wildly rugged and remote location, catering to the …
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Chilko Experience Wilderness Lodge$60094-8May 1, 2025Explore the wilderness of British Columbia from the luxurious Chilko Experience Wilderness Lodge on a flexible itinerary. This seven-home luxury …
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Nanuk Emergence Quest$1608514Feb 19, 2025Witness female polar bears and their young cubs as they leave their den and head out onto the sea ice on this challenging 14-day Nanuk Emergence …
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Polar Bear Mother & Newborn Cubs Safari$2270913Mar 10, 2025Immerse yourself in the world’s largest polar bear denning area for one of the most rarely-seen wildlife experiences on this polar bear photo …
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With 10 diverse provinces and three northern territories, this country on top of the world has fascinating human culture & history and even more fascinating wilderness and wildlife. A trip through the wild and wonderful Canadian countryside might acquaint you with opportunities to:
  • Watch wildlife. As you navigate the ice fields or trek across the landscape, you could see breaching blue whales, beluga whales, snow white polar bears, seals, and a stunning variety of birds. 
  • Dive in the biodiversity of the Baffin Sea, where polar bears, narwhals, jellyfish, and other spooky underwater creatures haunt the submarine icebergs.
  • Explore the vast landscapes on ATVs. 
  • Paddle around beautiful inlets on kayaks and explore magnificent fjords of Newfoundland and Labrador via motorized dinghies. 
Cruise Beyond Canada

Many of our cruises visiting Canada visit other countries as well.

Several Alaskan small ship cruises begin in British Colombia before cruising north to Alaska's Inner Passage. 

The Arctic Ocean has been a major international shipping route for centuries connecting the Pacific Ocean with the North Atlantic via the Northwest Passage.

Many cruises include Canada's Baffin Island with Greenland, and some cruises also include Iceland and Norway.
Getting to various destinations in Canada:
Our expeditions to Canada visit both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, travel through the glaciated Arctic tundras, and even weather the famed Northwest Passage. So how do you know where to begin your trip? We can help you figure that out, but here are some starters to help you plan... If you are traveling to –
  • Nunavut and ​Baffin Island, you will normally fly to Ottawa and transfer to your final destination on a domestic Canadian flight. 
  • British Columbia, you can either take the train from other destinations in Canada or fly directly into the Victoria International Airport.
  • Newfoundland & Labrador (Sable Island, Torngat Mountains), you can fly directly into St. John's International Airport. If you are already in Nova Scotia on another Canada tour, you can catch a ferry straight to Newfoundland to enjoy a bit more of the scenery.
  • Northwest Passage, you will either start in Greenland, Nunavut, or Ottawa, all of which have international airports.
  • St. Lawrence River, you'll start in Quebec and transfer to your boat for the start of your river cruise of this mighty waterway. 
  • Canadian Maritimes, you can start in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, also famous among Canadian and St. Lawrence Seaway cruises.
Best Canadian Small Ship Cruise Lines for 2024-2025
  • Silversea Cruises - offers fourteen all-inclusive packages to Canada and New England. Autumn is the greatest season to take in the explosion of seasonal color. From Quebec to Massachusetts, Rhode Island to the rocky beaches of Nova Scotia, navigate the region's magnificent coastlines aboard the small ships Silver WhisperSilver Shadow, and Silver Cloud, perfect for accessing the off-the-beaten-track ports that other ships cannot reach. 
  • Ponant - has six cruises that visit the second-largest country in the world. While Arctic Canada is ideal for the curious contemporary traveler searching for isolated lands, the Great Lakes offer a fantastic Indian summer. A cruise onboard Le Bellot and Le Dumont-d'Urville on the Saint Lawrence River or the western Canadian coast guarantees an unparalleled getaway, with excellent natural sites and pleasant urban explorations. 
  • American Queen Voyages - offers Eastern Canada and New England cruises that call on popular Canadian ports like Halifax and Quebec City and highlight New England attractions such as the mansions of Newport, Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, or historic Boston. Guests see rugged coastlines guarded by lighthouses, quaint villages, and fishing boats bobbing in picturesque harbors aboard the comfort of modern riverboat American Countess™.
  • Aurora Expeditions - explore the frigid and winding Northwest Passage, a route that enthralled explorers like Franklin, Amundsen, and Larsen for generations. A voyage on the Greg Mortimer along the Northwest Passage offers the chance to experience the archipelago of islands and channels that form Canada’s High Arctic region.
  • Hurtigruten - sails from San Diego to Vancouver on the Pacific and Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Boston on the Atlantic. Uncover an old Viking settlement and meet rural people in Newfoundland and Labrador on another itinerary aboard MS Fram.
  • Adventure Canada - highlights the Atlantic Canada Explorer, Mighty Saint Lawrence, and Newfoundland expeditions. The spacious, ice-strengthened Ocean Endeavour features twenty Zodiacs, advanced navigation equipment, and stabilizers. 
  • Lindblad Expeditions - sail among islands of unsurpassed beauty and discover living history from Vikings to European explorers on a 9-day circumnavigation of Newfoundland aboard the National Geographic Explorer
  • Quark Expeditions - provides Canadian High Arctic expedition options exploring the Northwest Passage. The newest addition to its fleet, the 199-guest Ultramarine, equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, 20 quick-launching Zodiacs, spacious suites, wellness amenities, and numerous outdoor wildlife viewing spaces. 

Canada Travel FAQs

Do I need a visa to travel to Canada?
US citizens only need a valid US passport to travel to Canada. While a visa is not required for most other countries, you will need to visit https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization, which costs CA$7. 

Is tipping customary in Canada?
Tipping between 15-20% on restaurant bills and giving taxi drivers and other service workers a small tip is a cultural expectation in Canada. It is a courteous way to show gratitude and helps supplement what are frequently very low wages (which is how Canada keep prices lower). We always leave the decision of how much to tip (if at all) up to the individual travelers, but it is a cultural norm in Canada.

What is the internet access like in Canada?
If you're in cities and towns, you will probably have good access to fast, wireless internet. Many of our Canada expeditions do visit some of the more remote regions of the Arctic, and in these areas and while cruising, it is possible that you will not have internet for several days while we are out of range. Otherwise, Canada's internet is reliable.

Can I use my cell phone while in Canada?
Check with your operator if you have activated mobile roaming for Canada on your phone before leaving home. You will get good cellular coverage in cities and throughout most of southern Canada. However, since most of our itineraries venture into the depths of Canada's remote wilderness and Arctic regions, far from any cell towers, it's likely that you will not have service for some or most of your trip.

Do I need a power adapter/ converter?
Canada has 110V power with the same sockets as those in the United States. If you are traveling from another part of the world, you will need a power adapter/ converter to use the outlets.

What are the toilets like in Canada?
You will find standard flush toilets throughout most of Canada.
 
Approximately what will it cost for (in USD):
Public transportation - $1.70
Coffee - $1.28
Dinner - $15.00
Takeout food - $4.00

Can I drink the water in Canada?
Yes, you can drink tap water in Canada. Try to be environmentally friendly by re-filling your water bottle rather than buying new plastic ones.

What is the most common way of paying for things in Canada?
Canada has the Canadian Dollar, which normally trades less than the US dollar. You will be able to pay with your credit card in almost all businesses in the major cities and tourist destinations, and ATM access is pretty easy. You should still have some cash on hand for smaller purchases.

Should I purchase travel insurance for my trip?
You should always purchase travel insurance! We have more information on one of our recommended providers here.
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