Fly from the UK to Toronto

Why not book Toronto as part of your Canada multi-centre holiday? Toronto is that rarity among major North American cities, with a community of small-town virtues, few big city vices, and pleasant tree lined streets to balance out the skyscrapers. Toronto has all the advantages of a city of three million people, an art world, theatre, television production, 6000 restaurants, major-league baseball, hockey and football. Toronto is also Canada’s largest city, with over 2.5 million residents and it is also the business and financial capital.

For museum and culture lovers, there is the Royal Ontario Museum, which exhibits a wealth of natural history and world culture. For art lovers there is the Art Gallery of Ontario which houses contemporary artwork from around the world. The Gardiner museum is the only museum in Canada that is solely dedicated to ceramics, of which have been acquired from many locations across the globe. For animal lovers there is the Toronto Zoo, which houses an amazing 5,000 plus animals comprising of over 450 individual species.

Toronto also has some fantastic shopping experiences at hand. The Yorkville Neighbourhood, Financial District, Harbourfront are all popular destinations to suit any shopping fanatics. The Eaton Centre is by far the most popular destination for shopping, with over 50 million visitors on an annual basis. Toronto is certainly a recommended Canada multi-centre stop off, particularly if you want a pleasant urban experience as part of your holiday.

Via Rail from Toronto to Quebec City

Quebec City is recommended Canada multi-centre holiday stop off. A city of delightfully stark, yet virtually seamless contrasts; centuries-old fortification walls lead to chic open-kitchen restaurants, and cobblestone streets give way to bike paths and innovative art institutions.

A wealth of historic sites and neighbourhoods exist here, complemented by panoramic views of the St. Lawrence River and old Québec.

The enchanting Francophone capital of Québec province, and one of the oldest cities in North America, Québec City received a major face lift before its 400th anniversary in 2008. Perhaps more significant than the new boutique hotels, revitalized parks and gleaming cultural centres was the overdue attention the city finally received, which continues to propel it forward.

Québec City is a historic, cultural and culinary centre with the iconic Fairmont Château Frontenac, and a gateway to the great outdoors, the mighty St Lawrence river and whale watching. Winter adrenaline junkies flock here to downhill in a toboggan in excess of 60 miles per hour! Call us for more advice on tours and sightseeing to include in your Canada multi-centre incorporating Quebec.

Via Rail from Quebec City to Vancouver

With its breathtaking location, surrounded by sandy beaches and spectacular mountains, Vancouver combines the best of outdoor life with a vibrant and cosmopolitan city. A starting point perhaps for one of our many, fantastic multi-destination trips, you’ll be surprised at just how much one city can offer.

Hike in the temperate rainforest close to Vancouver or take a spectacular floatplane ride to Victoria, spotting basking whales from the air. Further afield, marvel at the fjords and majestic mountain ranges. Remember to carry your camera with you at all times, to capture those amazing natural canvasses that present themselves so readily in and around this beautiful city.

With so much water and wide open spaces to explore, climb aboard a yacht for a spot of sailing around the harbour or paddle a kayak along the seashore. Alternatively, hire a bike and cycle along the seawall at Stanley Park, enjoying the great outdoors at your own pace, just like the locals do. If you want to get up close and personal to a different type of inhabitant, take a trip to the Grouse Mountain’s Refuge for Endangered Wildlife to see the resident Grizzly Bears – Grinder and Coola!

With so much to see and do, having a holiday in Vancouver is not just one of the most wonderful places on earth to live it’s also a great place to enjoy a visit, over and over again!

Drive from Vancouver to Whistler

Legendary Whistler Blackcomb is widely regarded as one of the top four-season resorts to visit on a Canada multi-centre holiday.

The resort appears regularly in "Best of" lists from around the globe, winning for its incomparable skiing and boarding, as well as for its hotels, restaurants and golf courses. Whistler became even more world-renowned as the site of the alpine and Nordic venues for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Blending the charm of an alpine village with the amenities of an urban centre, the pedestrianized Whistler Village offers fine dining, vibrant nightlife, eclectic boutiques, revitalising spas and luxurious hotels. Over 2 million holiday makers visit Whistler every year to enjoy these many attractions.

Whistler is great for families too – it was chosen as #2 out of the Top 10 Family Vacations in Canada in the Travellers' Choice 2011 Best Family Vacations on TripAdvisor. Catch events like the TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival in April, and Cornucopia: Whistler's Celebration of Wine and Food in November.

A stop off on your Canada multi-centre holiday in Whistler has everything you will ever need to have the time of your life—and so much more.

Drive from Whistler to Vancouver then fly from Vancouver to the UK