Canada Tours & Holidays

From the majestic Rockies to the vibrant cities of Toronto and Vancouver, Newmarket Holidays offers award-winning escorted tours through Canada’s most spectacular landscapes. Our itineraries include iconic rail journeys, breathtaking national parks, and unique wildlife encounters, with seamless travel, hand-picked accommodation, and expert tour managers ensuring a hassle-free and truly memorable experience.

Newmarket Holidays welcomes solo travellers on all our group tours. In fact, many of our customers choose to join our tours on their own. And the best part is: you won’t really be alone. With a group of like-minded travellers and a friendly, informative tour manager (as well as incredible locals all over the world!), you will love your holiday experience. Joining a tour as a solo traveller is also a guaranteed way to feel safe and confident when travelling alone. While you can join any of our regular tours on your own, we also have a range of tours designed exclusively for solo travellers.

Canada is known for its unspoilt natural environment, winter sports and liveable cities. The nation is enriched with vast mountain ranges, forests, and lakes - approximately 60% of the world's lakes are located in Canada. The country also has some of the cleanest air in the world, ranked highly for its low pollution levels.

Its cold climate makes Canada the ultimate winter sports destination, with hockey being a much-loved national sport. Canada is also home to the most scenic and popular skiing destinations in the world.

The country is also widely known for the liveability of its cities. In 2019, Canadian cities Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto featured in the top 10 most liveable cities in the world.

The Canadian dollar is the official currency of Canada. Visit XE to see the current exchange rate.

Canada is a country with four seasons. From winter through to summer, the country’s stunning natural landscapes change to reflect the seasons. As such, autumn - September to November - is a beautiful time to visit Canada and experience the vibrant change in colours and scenery. During this time, the weather isn’t too chilly and the summer crowds have dropped off.

British Citizens don’t typically require a visa to visit Canada for short trips, but you’ll still need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before your holiday. These only cost $7 CAD and can be applied for online.

Generally, most Canadians eat a western diet similar to what you’d find in the US or UK. When in Canada, be sure to sample poutine. These gravy-and-cheese curd-topped fries are the ultimate comfort food. If you’re looking for something sweet, you can’t miss trying Canadian maple syrup. Sourced from the maple tree - you’ve no doubt seen the leaf on the national flag - this delicious treat is irresistible on pancakes and pie.

Canada has two official languages: English and French. English is predominantly spoken in most provinces, while French is primarily spoken in Québec.

Canada uses type A and B plugs with a standard voltage of 120V. UK travellers will need a suitable plug adaptor and should check if their devices can operate on 120V.