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Canada is so vast, and diverse, that it takes expert planning to even scratch the surface of its majestic landscapes. With Saga Holidays, guests can experience a breadth of amazing sights from the big-sky prairies and towering Rocky Mountains to glistening glaciers and thundering Niagara Falls.

Whether its wildlife-spotting or city culture there’s a tour to suit all tastes from the East coast to the West coast – plus a choice of travel by road, rail and cruise ship to discover the very best of the world’s second largest country.

Discover three of Saga’s tempting tours:

Canada Rocky Mountains and Alaskan Adventure

All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train to travel through the wilderness before joining cruise ship MS Nieuw Amsterdam for a sailing along the Alaskan coastline. Highlights of this 15-night tour include visiting Banff National Park, a Sulphur Mountain cable-car ride, an Ice Explorer ride over the Athabasca Glacier, two days on the Rocky Mountaineer and a tour of Vancouver. The cruise features sailing along the Inside Passage and Glacier Bay National Park plus calls to Alaska's capital, Juneau, and gold rush-era Skagway.

Holland America Line’s MS Nieuw Amsterdam is a 2,100-passenger classic cruise ship with a well-designed layout and relaxed atmosphere. There is a choice of restaurants and bars, pools, a spa, gym and a focus on music including B.B. King's Blues Club.

15 nights from £3,899 with a choice of 20 departures from London Heathrow between April and September 2018

Highlights of Eastern Canada

This 10-night tour reveals the natural splendour and vibrant cities of Eastern Canada where guests can explore the contrasts of charming Quebec and historic Ottawa with sophisticated Montreal and Canada’s largest city, Toronto. The mighty Niagara Falls are also on the itinerary.

10 nights from £2,149 with eight departures from London Gatwick and eight departures from Manchester Airport between May and October 2018

Vancouver & the Rockies
Peer over the edge of a canyon to look out for wolves and bears on this 15-night tour which explores the glacial wilderness and spectacular mountain landscapes of the Rockies. From Vancouver to the alpine mountains of Banff highlights include a visit to Butchart Gardens in Victoria, a tour of Whistler, Jasper and Maligne Canyon, as well as time to admire Lake Louise.

15 nights from £2,999 departing London Heathrow between May and September 2018

For details visit saga.co.uk/canada or call 0800 056 0464

The above holidays include VIP door-to-door chauffeur service, return flights, airport taxes, accommodation, meals as stated, porterage, tour manager, optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a discount if guest has own insurance.

Saga has created four ‘Time to’ holiday styles: Go for it, Stay & Explore, Discover and Unwind. Each style helps guests decide on a holiday that feels right for them. All of the above tours are Discover Place 1.

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