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City’ in 2020 and has an
abundance of eco-friendly hotels,
attractions and tours.
I would recommend staying
at The Fairmont Waterfront for its
views and Ocean Wise-certified
restaurant, ARC. It partners with
local fishermen to ensure the
catch is sustainably sourced and
has its own rooftop garden so all
the herbs are freshly picked.
I’d also suggest taking an Eagle
Wing tour for whale-watching.
BasedinVictoria,it’sthefirst
100%carbonneutralwhaletour
operatorinCanada,asits
catamaransreduceunderwater
soundandshoreerosion.It’s
anincrediblewaytoexperience
theseamazinganimalswithout
harmingtheirhabitat.EmilyCater
Countries visited: 38
Favourite city:
Toronto
Top tip:
On a recent holiday to Toronto,
I was really impressed with how
eco-conscious and green the
city is becoming, particularly
some of the local businesses
and hospitality.
During my trip, I stayed at the
Westin Harbour Castle Hotel and
loved its rooftop garden where
they grow herbs and vegetables
and even produce honey. You’ve
just got to try its gourmet dinner
feast prepared by chef Corbin
Tomaszeski–everythingis
seasonal,locally-sourcedand
justdelicious,witharealsense
offarm-to-tabledining.AlexandraCronin
Countries visited: 23
Favourite city:
Vancouver
Top tip:
Chugging into Jasper on the
Rocky Mountaineer from
Vancouver is a proper Canadian
experience. Not only will you
sample delicious dishes onboard,
like local sockeye salmon, but
the glass dome of the train’s
GoldLeaf Service also afford
the best views of the town and
its encircling peaks.
Located at the start of the
Icefields Parkway, Jasper
is one of my favourite places
for seeing wildlife, especially
around the majestic Maligne
Lake. Grab yourself a packed
lunch and drive 45 minutes
south-east to the biggest natural
lake in the Canadian Rockies,
idyllic, rain or shine. It snowed
whenIwent,butIstillspotted
threeblackbearsduringthe
drive,togetherwithelk,
chipmunksandmore.HannahLittlewood
Countries visited: 36
Favourite city:
Kelowna
Top tip:
Canada is all about the great
outdoors, and in the summer it’s
perfect for getting out on the
water on a canoe or paddleboard
adventure. If you like to get off
the beaten track, head to
Revelstoke; home to the
Columbia Mountains and the
glistening Lake Revelstoke this
is a real water sports haven.
If bald eagle-spotting,
beautiful waterfalls and hidden
coves don’t get your adrenaline
pumping then challenge yourself
to white-water rafting and take
on the rapids of the Illecillewaet
River. To relax, pack a picnic and
go to Williamson Lake for
a leisurely afternoon and a dip in
the warmest waters in the area.SarahHowland
Countries visited: 12
Favourite city:
Vancouver
Top tip:
I’ve stayed at a few hotels in
Canada, but The Fairmont Royal
York in Toronto is my favourite
as it was one of the first to get its
own beehive and produce its own
honey, setting a trend throughout
the Fairmont hotel chain.
I am also lucky enough to have
been on the Rocky Mountaineer,
which encourages a lower impact
than travelling by car, to help
protect the environment. They
also work closely with the
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