CANADA ADVERTISING FEATUREThere’s nothing like the exhilarating
freedom that comes when you hit freedom that comes when you hit
the open road and leave the real the open road and leave the real
world behind. Canada’s road trips world behind. Canada’s road trips
are some of the best in the world, are some of the best in the world,
winding their way through winding their way through
untouched wilderness areas, across untouched wilderness areas, across
epic mountain ranges and alongside epic mountain ranges and alongside
craggy coastal vistas. The Cabot Trail, craggy coastal vistas. The Cabot Trail,
in Atlantic Canada’s eastern province in Atlantic Canada’s eastern province
of Nova Scotia, is 300 kilometres of of Nova Scotia, is 300 kilometres of
panoramic ocean views, rolling hills and panoramic ocean views, rolling hills and
picturesque villages. Stop along the way picturesque villages. Stop along the way
and get to know the friendly locals, rich and get to know the friendly locals, rich
with Celtic spirit and warm hospitality. with Celtic spirit and warm hospitality.
Yukon territory is the true definition Yukon territory is the true definition
of the ‘road less travelled’. With its vast of the ‘road less travelled’. With its vast
northern wilderness and low population, northern wilderness and low population,
you can drive for hours through epic you can drive for hours through epic
landscapes without passing another landscapes without passing another
vehicle. Yukon’s iconic driving routes, vehicle. Yukon’s iconic driving routes,
including the Alaska Highway, are an including the Alaska Highway, are an
unbeatable combination of picturesque unbeatable combination of picturesque
scenery, gold-rush history, majestic rivers scenery, gold-rush history, majestic rivers
and roadside wildlife. With almost 5000 and roadside wildlife. With almost 5000
kilometres of roads to explore, this is kilometres of roads to explore, this is
one road trip that’s guaranteed to earn one road trip that’s guaranteed to earn
you bragging rights back home!you bragging rights back home!
H I T T H E R OA D
EAT LIKE A LOCAL
The vibrant spirit of British Columbia is so palpable
you can taste it. Literally. The Cowichan Valley and
nearby Gulf Islands boast more sunny days than
anywhere else in Canada and bountiful farmland
to boot. Follow your tastebuds along The Cowichan
Valley Flavour Trail, stopping along the way to visit the
wineries, sample regional artisan cheeses, and sip
organic tea from the Westholme Tea Company,
the first estate-grown tea farm in Canada.
Did you know nearly half of all Canadian
beef is produced in Alberta? The province’s
rich farming heritage and distinct western
culture is most evident at its local urban
markets. For a European-style shopping
experience, explore the Sunterra Market
in Calgary. The historic Bankers Hall is
jam-packed with Italian meats, bison, local
cheeses, Argentinian treats and divine gelato.
For a distinctly different market experience,
wander the rows of stalls at the Old Strathcona
Farmers’ Market in Edmonton, where quirky
handmade wares sit alongside local produce, speciality
foods and barista-brewed coffee.2
MAIN: the Cabot Trail,
Nova Scotia; insets (from
top): moose calves;
Granville Island Public
Market berries; Saint
Lawrence River, Quebec.TOP TOURS:
- APT’s ‘Bears, Birds & Belugas Adventure’ is an eight-day tour
that takes you on unforgettable, escorted wilderness excursions.
http://www.aptouring.com.au/discover/canada-explore - Adventure World’s ‘Churchill Town & Tundra’ tour is six days of
action and hotel comfort, including two full-day Tundra Buggy tours.
http://www.adventureworld.com.au/explore-canada