With the world poised to open up again in the coming months, it’s time to dust off our suitcases and our dreams and get back to the business of exploring this big, beautiful planet of ours. If you’re anything like us, you’re ready to enjoy some fresh air and wide-open spaces with the people who you love most, and Canada delivers on the kinds of opportunities many of us are looking for in our first post-pandemic vacation. It is an ideal destination for experience-based private travel and lends itself well to families.
The vastness of both choice and space in Canada can be overwhelming, so to make it easy, we’ve rounded up our Top 10 Canadian Summer Experiences for families.
Explore the Bugaboo Spires
The Bugaboos are known for their beautiful granite spires. Towering at over 10,000 feet, they are staggering! You can hike along the easy-going ridges around the spires where the trails are easy, and the views are spectacular.
Hike Along the Conrad Glacier
When you explore the immense blue tongue of the Conrad Glacier, you’ll instantly feel a sense of serene connectedness to the Earth. Take a deep breath and feel the crisp mountain air. Like everything in Canada, there is always adventure to complement the Zen. Skip the quiet hike for an adrenaline shot! This option takes you zip-lining over a raging river, over a crazy suspension bridge, and climbing vertical rock faces along a via Ferrata.
Swim in a Glacier Lagoon
Cool off during a hike in a glacier lagoon – you’ll certainly feel refreshed and energized after plunging into the chilly water!
Soak in the View Après Hike
After hiking, zip-lining, and climbing, end your day relaxing in the rooftop hot tub at the Bugaboo Lodge. We recommend enjoying a glass of wine or a good book to cap off an incredible day.
Tackle the World’s Longest Via Ferrata
Canada is home to the world’s longest via Ferrata, Mt. Nimbus. In case you aren’t familiar with the term, a via Ferrata is a secure mountain climbing path with a system of safety cables in place, rungs, ladders, and bridges. This means you can scale Mt. Nimbus with absolutely zero climbing experience necessary. Talk about feeling like you’re on top of the world!
Stroll Through Flower-Covered Meadows
During the summer, gorgeous flowers carpet the landscape. Take a leisurely walk through the meadows and relish nature’s beauty.
Be One with Nature
Walk along Canada’s mountains where very few have gone before you. RH Travel Design can organize numerous helicopter excursions to explore remote areas that have been virtually untouched by man. Throw in a remote, gourmet picnic for an experience your family won’t soon forget.
Reach New Hiking Heights
Speaking of helicopters, you can skip the “force march” from the bottom of the mountains and by taking a helicopter straight to destinations that would normally take days to reach. We can fly you to the terrain that best suits your ability level. These helicopter-accessed hikes are above the tree line, so the views are amazing.
Enjoy the Quiet
We are surrounded by constant stimulation. While on your Canadian adventure, you’ll have a rare opportunity to unplug from life’s stressors and recharge your soul. And, after conquering the mountains, you’ll be more than ready to conquer projects and responsibilities when you return home.
Written in collaboration with Brownell Travel
