Canada. The winter wonderland.

Quite simply, winter is a perfect time to visit this vast and awesome landscape, with vibrant cities on the edge of nature, jaw-dropping natural wonders and amazing journeys through spectacular scenery. A time of crisp clear air, pristine pistes, northern lights, log fires, snow trains, snowshoeing, Huskies, frozen lakes, wolf howls, alpine adventures, cosy cabins, festivals, warming gourmet dinners, heliskiing, state-of-the-art resorts, ice fishing, snow safaris. These are just a few of Canada’s many winter delights.

Canada’s famous winter resorts - fun on the slopes (and off)

If you’re on our snowy hills, frozen lakes, or in a village for some well-earned après after a day on the slopes, you’ve reached the peak of modern winter fun. Out west where the high-amp scenery will take your breath away, the powder is dry and fluffy. In the east, the altitude is lower, but the nightlife buzz is sky-high with a Français vibe. Play with your family or party with the crowd. Indulge in a massage or head out for a sleigh ride. Experience artisan cheese in Québec, ice wine in British Columbia and winter light in Alberta. Relax in five star splendour or chill out in your cosy slope-side chalet.

Winter in Ottawa, Ontario - wandering in Canada’s capital

Winter in Ottawa is enchanting whether you are skating the Rideau Canal or visiting the snow-tipped Parliament Buildings. Zip down on an ice slide and marvel at snow sculptures during Winterlude as you discover Canada’s capital city under a blanket of white.

Winter in Churchill - polar bears and wildlife adventures in Manitoba

When you are the Polar Bear Capital of the World it is only fair to share them with everybody else. So Churchill offers guests the opportunity to observe polar bears in their natural habitat from the safety of well-protected tundra buggies. It doesn’t get much closer than this. As a benefit of this snowy latitude, Churchill Manitoba has been dubbed “The Polar Bear Capital of the world.” Massive tundra-buggies provide guests with a well-protected glimpse of the bears in their natural setting.

A Québec City Winter - ice, snow and partying

Home of the famous Winter Carnival, Québec City knows how to paint the town white. Whether you are dining at The Ice Hotel, snow rafting at the Carnival or trying your hand at ice sculpture, Québec City is alive with activities. A few steps from town, world-class skiing and the majestic Montmorency Falls offer spectacular views for nature lovers and thrill seekers alike.

Northern Lights and outdoor adventures – hiking by day, aurora borealis by night

If Winter Wonderland were a place, the North would be it. As exciting as it is majestic, the North offers activities for everyone. Admire remote wildlife from a speeding dogsled and hike ice fields to the beat of a drum circle. When night falls the show begins and the aurora borealis lights up the sky just in time for a steaming mug of hot chocolate or a glass of mulled wine.

British Columbia and Alberta – snowy adventures in Western Canada

Ski and snowboard the world-renowned slopes of British Columbia and Alberta while taking in some of the most awe-inspiring views in the country. Canada’s west offers big mountain skiing for everyone, whether you are a novice or a seasoned professional.