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Spirit Island at Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park
Moraine Lake, Banff National Park
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National Parks & Lakes

Envelope yourself in the stunning scenery of Canada's National Parks & Lakes

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Canada is home to a wealth of National Parks & Lakes such as Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper. Enjoy spectacular mountain scenery, plenty of wildlife and endless activities. Explore these beautiful parks via the hiking trails and get up close to local flora and fauna. Try your hand at whitewater rafting, horseriding or mountain biking, take a guided walk into the wilderness, take a boat out onto one of the beautiful lakes or just relax surrounded by nature at its best.

Choose from a wide selection of Canada National Parks & Lakes hotels.

National Parks & Lakes Highlights

•   In Banff National Park visit a grizzly bear refuge and  watch these amazing creatures in this natural habitat.

•   Gaze out over glittering Lake Louise with its snow capped mountain backdrop and enjoy hiking and horse riding on its shores, or take a boat out onto the water in the summer.

•   Enjoy the Miette Hotsprings in Jasper and just kick back and relax in their geothermally heated pools.

•   Escape into the Rockies on horseback from Banff and enjoy stunning views and a journey you’ll never forget.

National Parks & Lakes Honeymoons

Relax in a bubbling hot tub or with a glass of champagne in one of our stunning National Parks & Lakes hotels and enjoy spending quality time with the one you love in a truly breathtaking setting.

Canada Weddings

As a weddings abroad specialist we at Kuoni are the ideal choice to help you plan your perfect wedding in Canada. Our selection of Canada wedding packages includes romantic settings such as magical Lake Louise and even an exciting ceremony atop a mountain only accessible by helicopter. For further information please see our dedicated Canada weddings pages or request a copy of our Weddings Brochure.

Canada Tailor Made

Tailor make your ideal Canada holiday from our vast array of product by combining destinations, hotels, tours and excursions to create your perfect bespoke holiday.

To tailor make your own Kuoni Canada holiday simply:

•   View our online portfolio or download our America & Canada brochure.

•   Then, call our Canada sales team on 01306 747002 who will guide you through all of your options and prepare a detailed customised holiday quotation especially for you.

•   Request a quote

Canada Facts

For further information, inspiration and holiday ideas:

•   Our comprehensive list of Canada facts and information.

•   Our i-travel articles for Canada Holidays

Capital city

Ottawa
Time difference / local time

Canada is divided into six time zones: Eastern Standard Time: GMT – 5 Central Standard Time: GMT – 6 Mountain Standard Time: GMT – 7 Pacific Standard Time: GMT – 8 Atlantic Standard Time: GMT – 4 New Fountain Standard Time: GMT – 31⁄2When calculatin
Language

English is widely spoken all over Canada except Québec, which is bilingual (French-English).

Currency

Canadian Dollars (Can$). Rate of Exchange CAN$1.60= UK£1 (Feb 2011).The Canadian dollar is divided into 100 cents.
Passports and Visas

British subjects require a full 10 year passport which must be valid for six months after return to the UK

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2 hours from Calgary airport.

Shopping

Most goods are available slightly cheaper than the cost at home. Canadian arts and crafts fashioned from pewter, wood, silver and pottery (as well as Native Canadian art like soapstone-carvings, totem poles and weavings) are best found in the regions where they are produced.

Kids Activities

Club Junior is a superb three day programme starting on Sundays and Thursdays including three days tuition for four hours per day, maximum nine per class, for children aged 6-12 years.

Sports

Snowshoeing, wildlife walks, ice-canyon walks, husky dog sledding, natural hot springs, cross-country skiing, floodlit skiing, heli-skiing, ice-hockey matches, ice-skating plus hundreds of shops in Banff.

Entertainment

Banff is home to some popular lively bars and clubs and plenty of restaurants with a wide range of cuisine.

Tipping

Many Canadians in the service industry rely on tips to supplement their income. Tips or tax are not usually automatically added to a bill in Canada, but you should always check. Taxi drivers, hairdressers and waiters are generally given 10-15%. Bellhops, porters and doormen are generally paid Can$1 per item of luggage. It may be advisable to carry small change for this purpose. These figures are for guidance only and assume that service has been good.

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