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Skip the guesswork of finding Montreal’s best craft breweries on your own and discover the city’s thriving beer scene with a local guide. This brewery tour combines behind-the-scenes access, tastings at multiple microbreweries, and convenient transportation between stops, so you can focus on sampling a variety of beers rather than planning logistics. Along the way, learn how local brews are made and find new favorites to enjoy during your time in Montreal.

Experience gold and pink-hued skies while escaping the hustle and bustle of the city on this sunset harbor cruise. Take in the views from the upper deck, snap photos of the city from a vantage point most travelers don’t get the chance to see, and relax on board with optionally purchasable wines, beers, and cocktails.

Explore the sapphire-blue lakes and towering waterfalls of Banff National Park and the Yoho Valley on this day trip from Calgary. Discover the iconic Lake Louise, a UNESCO World Heritage Site set against the backdrop of the majestic Victoria Glacier. Then head to the Yoho Valley, where you'll stop by the beautiful Takkakaw Falls. Your mountain lakes and waterfalls day trip also includes lunch, coach transport and round-trip transport from select Calgary hotels.

Indulge in a delightful adventure with an Osoyoos and Oliver half-day wine tour. Spend 3- to 4-hours exploring the renowned Osoyoos and Oliver wine trail and savor the flavors of four award-winning vineyards. Enjoy worry-free hotel pickup and drop-off at your Osoyoos or Oliver accommodation. Plus, enjoy complimentary tasting fees, bottled water, and a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Get ready for a grape escape like no other.

It doesn't get much more romantic than riding on a private helicopter flight over Toronto with a loved one. This flight for two lets you sightsee without getting stuck in traffic as you soar over Toronto’s downtown skyline, including the CN Tower and waterfront. A special gift box and a digital photograph are included as souvenirs of your time.

Enjoy an in-depth and indulgent introduction to the esteemed Niagara wine region on this private tour. Meet your guide at your Niagara Falls or Niagara-on-the-Lake hotel, and hop aboard your vehicle for the day: a classic London black cab. Head to your first winery, where you’ll receive an introduction to winemaking and will enjoy a tutored tasting. Following a multi-course lunch at a gourmet restaurant, or an outside picnic lunch (weather dependent), venture to four other wineries to sample numerous other varietals.

Vibrant Vancouver is becoming well-known for its striking street art and thriving craft beer scene, but knowing where to find the best of it takes local knowledge. On this tour, explore the creative side of Vancouver with your guide and get the inside line on the city’s art scene. Sample local craft beers at trendy breweries like BREWHALL and Main Street Brewery, and explore colorful Mount Pleasant.

Get views of Toronto that you won't find anywhere else as you take to the skies with this aerial sightseeing adventure over Toronto and Niagara Falls. Meet up with a small group of fellow sightseers at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and catch sight of stunning landmarks including the CN Tower and the mighty falls. This sightseeing tour is a must if you want truly unique views of the city.

Vancouver Island is known for producing great wines in a beautiful environment. Visit well-regarded wineries on Saanich Peninsula on this tour from Victoria, which includes private wine tastings at each location, a behind-the-scenes tour of a local winery, and a guide with extensive knowledge about the industry. This small-group tour is limited to 15 passengers or fewer for a more intimate experience.

Get a new perspective on Victoria’s beautiful, bustling harbor on a guided kayak tour. Glide through the historic waterways in a state-of-the-art sea kayak, soaking up fantastic views of where Victoria’s stately skyline meets the harbor’s wild aquatic landscape. As you paddle, join the local traffic of seaplane, ferries and whale-watching boats, and keep an eye out for native wildlife like river otters and harbor seals.

Spend the day exploring the incredible scenery of the Canadian Rockies during this day trip from Calgary to the mountain town of Banff and its surrounding attractions. Check out the surreal rock formations near Tunnel Mountain Drive, shaped by thousands of years of wind and rain. Then soar above Banff on board the Banff Gondola as you take in incredible views of the town and surrounding peaks. At the conclusion of the tour, you have the option of being dropped off in Banff for your own leisure before your shuttle departs back to Calgary. Your Banff day trip also includes round-trip transport from select hotels, coach transport, and gondola ride.

Get to know the Okanagan Valley’s award-winning wine scene on this private, slow-paced tour of four select area wineries. With hotel pickup included—so no one has to play designated driver—you and your crew will travel from vineyard to vineyard, meeting sommeliers, tasting varietals, and even getting time to wander the vines. Sampling four or five wines at each winery, you’re sure to find your next favorite Okanagan flavor.

Get up close to some of the biggest marine animals around Vancouver Island on this full-day, small-group sightseeing tour by boat. Whale sightings are guaranteed as you cruise around the Desolation Sound and Salish Sea, while other potential animal sightings include dolphins, sea lions, seals, and seabirds. Lunch, snacks, and refreshments provided.

Spend the day exploring the wonders of the Canadian Rockies—and have the chance to discover the Columbia Icefield on foot—on this full-day tour from Banff or Calgary. In the morning, board your coach and head into nature. You'll see highlights like the Waputik Range, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, and the Crowfoot Glacier. For an upgrade, you can also set off via Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer to see the landmark up close.

Experience the North Atlantic for yourself on a private fishing adventure to try and capture St. John’s local specialty: cod. This is a great opportunity to catch and take some fish back home with you without the hassle of bringing fishing equipment. Shark fishing charters are also available for more adventurous travelers.

Maximize time in port with a small-group shore excursion along the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia. Get picked up at the cruise terminal and set out on one of the region’s best road trips for a full-day tour, with guaranteed return to your ship. See charming fishing villages, scenic mountains, and rugged coastlines during this sightseeing tour, complete with many stops for photo opportunities and short walks.

Sample the flavors of the Niagara region's wine, beer, cider, and spirits scene without the worry of designating a driver. This small-group guided tour picks you up from Niagara Falls or Niagara-on-the-Lake and takes you to an Estate Winery and a craft brewery, distillery, and cider house where you'll explore the grounds and enjoy samples.

Quebec City sparkles in the winter and comes to life during the festive Christmas season. On this tour you can experience the magic of Old Quebec during the holidays. As it will be cold out, you don’t want to wander aimlessly—your walking tour guide will take you to the best winter spots in the UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. Sample local Christmas produce and learn about the unique traditions of the city.

Toronto has a thriving graffiti scene, with walls covered in striking street art. On this guided walking tour, your guide takes you to Graffiti Alley, a popular spot for graffiti artists, while you learn graffiti slang, terminology, and the history of Toronto street art.

Check off two of Montreal’s most popular attractions with one tour. See the city from the water on a cruise down the St. Lawrence River, and experience the Notre-Dame Basilica in a unique way during the immersive AURA show, a sound and light show inside the church. Your tickets to the show are undated, offering more flexibility than traditional tours.

Experience polar bears in their natural habitat on an incredible 5-night tour into the Canadian wild. Fly from Winnipeg to the remote town of Churchill, your Hudson Bay base. While here pay visit to the local Itsanitaq Museum, go dog-sledding and enjoy multiple polar bear-viewing adventures. Set out in a specially-designed tundra buggy to witness these magnificent creatures feed and frolic and to learn about their daily lives, as well as ways climate change is affecting them. Keep an eye out for foxes, ptarmigans and snowy owls as well.

The fertile soil of the Niagara Falls region makes it great for wine-making, but there are so many wineries that it can be tough to choose which to visit. On this full-day wine tour, enjoy tastings at a curated selection of four of the most popular wineries in the region, before rounding out the day with a 3-course dinner at a local restaurant.

Sip and swirl your way through Niagara-on-the-Lake’s top wineries on this guided group tour. Enjoy transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle, world-renowned wines, and free time to explore the area as you wish. Visiting several wineries in one day can be challenging without transportation, but this tour takes care of all the planning so you can relax stress-free.

Discover one of Canada’s most esteemed wine-producing regions—and visit a number of wineries throughout the day for immersive tastings—on this small-group tour of the Okanagan Valley. Following hotel pickup in the morning, travel via comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll visit five different highlight wineries, where you’ll enjoy tutored tastings, admire the vineyards and mountain views, learn more about the winemaking process, and more.