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Culture & People of Canada

A history worth sharing The roots of our Canadian culture and history are a mix of Indigenous traditions with French and English colonial heritage. The common thread between the different cultures is a vast landscape that can be as generous as it is unforgiving.
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First Nations woman dancing

Traditional song and dance are among the most beautiful and fundamental expressions of Canadian First Nations pride. Experience for yourself their power and transformative beauty.
First Nations woman lighting sweetgrass

Our trips will take you deep into the proud, thriving communities where thousands of years of First Nations heritage remain alive in the traditions and ceremonies still performed today.

First Nations

Canada’s diverse First Nations communities share a deep connection to the land that has evolved over thousands of years, and each has a fascinating tale to tell in story and song. Extraordinary experiences await you as you encounter indigenous guides ready to take you on the most authentic travel experiences across this vast country.

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National Parks of the Canadian Rockies by Rail

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From Canada's West Coast to the Canadian Rockies

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Travelling across the Canadian Arctic is an adventure unlike anything you have likely experienced. Imagine being selfie photo-bombed by a team of ebullient Huskies.
Inuit man playing drum

During summer, the Canadian Arctic experiences 24 hours of sunlight, which makes it the ideal season to get outside and celebrate. Welcome to the Land of the Midnight Sun.

Inuit

Canada’s vast Arctic isn’t just inhabited by polar bears, seals and walruses. The Inuit have lived in this most extreme of environments for thousands of years, hunting, fishing and thriving in the land of the midnight sun. Exploring this epic wilderness with an Inuit guide, you begin to fully appreciate the north’s vast expanses of pristine wilderness, full of stunning landscapes sculpted by wind and ice, populated by cultures that are proud of their fortitude.

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Wild Greenland and Labrador Expedition Cruise

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Belugas whales frolicking in the inlet
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Canadian Arctic Wilderness Safari

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Actors in traditional colonial costumes

Take in the European charm and history of Old Quebec while walking its winding cobblestone streets and watching actors relive the colonial era.

There’s always something happening in the entertainment district. Place des Festival is home to the Montréal International Jazz Festival, the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival and year-round free events.

French

Descendants of Canada's colonial-era French settlers, French Canadians are one of modern Canada’s two founding cultures, comprising about a quarter of the population. Most live in the province of Québec, although Francophone communities can be found throughout Canada. Visit Montréal, Québec City or just about anywhere else in Canada with a Francophone community and you will experience their distinctive joie de vivre.

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Meandering the Backroads of Québec

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A Taste of France in North America

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Gaelic lady playing the fiddle

Celtic dance, music and storytelling form the basis of the ceilidh, Gaelic for “party”. Ask one of our Insiders where in the Maritimes the best places to find them are.
Man in Celtic Colours at the International Festival holding a sword

Taking place every October, Cape Breton’s Celtic Colours International Festival celebrates “New Scotland’s” music, dance, and culture. Ask us about incorporating it into your trip.

Celtic Heritage

Along with the French and English, Scottish and Irish immigrants to Canada have long made lasting contributions to building the country. Today, this Celtic influence is thriving from coast to coast. You’ll feel it in pubs, theatres and festivals, particularly throughout the Maritimes, like New Brunswick’s Irish Festival on the Miramichi. In the pubs and inns along Cape Breton’s Cabot Trail. And at music festivals like Ceilidh Days.

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A Taste of France & Scotland in Eastern Canada

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Exploring Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island

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Immigrants from China helped build Canada, and have always been one of this country’s most dynamic cultures. Don’t miss an opportunity to explore our thriving Chinatowns.

From Caribana, North America's largest street festival to the acclaimed Toronto International Film Fest, people from all over the world flock to this festival city for year-round events and entertainment.

Multi-culturalism

As well as being endowed with some of the planet’s most beautiful land and seascapes, Canada is one of the world’s most multicultural countries. For visitors, that means a huge range of cultures, heritage, cuisine, entertainment and arts to explore. You may want to rekindle an interest in reconnecting with your own family’s roots or discover new cultures. Either way, we customize your trip to ensure plenty of multicultural experiences.

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A Taste of France & Scotland in Eastern Canada

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From Niagara Falls to Québec City by Rail

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We've spent years planning trips in the Canadian wilderness, from tame & tranquil to wild & woolly. Let us know what sounds like you and we can help personalize a trip to suit your tastes.
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