3 Reasons To Book Your 2022 Canadian Vacation Now

While travelers are taking still precautions and looking for flexible booking options, they're still showing plenty of enthusiasm for trips to Canada. It is the ultimate destination for discovery and adventure, whether you want to explore its vibrant cities, hike in the Rockies, or take the train across the prairies.

With all the pent-up travel demand, you won’t want to miss out on your dream vacation for another year—here are three great reasons to book your 2022 Canadian trip now.

Train Experiences: With limited spaces on each departure, book early for our coveted Rockies train routes, ranging from two to three days, as well as VIA Rail’s exclusive Prestige Class running twice a week across Canada.

Hotels: Many of our guests seek the historic charm, luxurious amenities, and phenomenal views of Canada’s five-star railway hotels, so it’s no surprise they fill up fast—especially in the small mountain towns of the Canadian Rockies. When you book early, you’ll get the best pick of room types, such as mountain and lake-view rooms. Our Canadian Insiders can help hand-pick the perfect hotel with more time before you travel.

If you’re considering a trip in Eastern Canada, our popular Boutique hotels allow you to stay in intimate yet luxurious properties,often in historic buildings. By booking early, we’ll make sure you get the best hotel in the ideal location—close to attractions and restaurants.

Wildlife Viewing Seasons: Trips like our Polar Bear experiences are based around the migration of these beautiful animals, limiting travel dates to October and November each year. These small-group experiences, with as few as 22 people, often fill up over a year in advance so booking early gives you the best options.

Travel With Your Bubble: We can arrange your ideal trip with dedicated local guides, unique personalized tours, and an accommodation configuration to suit your travelling party. For travel in 2022, talk to one of our Canadian Insiders now, to ensure we have plenty of time to secure the best-suited experiences for your group.

What’s the most popular travel season for Canadian vacations? That depends on what kind of trip you’re taking and what’s important to you. Here are some of the most popular months of travel by trip type:

Popular Months for Train Trips: May, June, and September are often some of the most sought-after dates for our Across Canada and Rockies train trips, while kids are still in school and the weather is pleasant and cool. May and June are great months to see wildlife emerge from the longer winter months and the start of the season’s wildflowers. In September, the first snow starts to cap the tops of the mountains, while we still enjoy mild temperatures during the day.

Special Events and Holidays: Don’t wait to plan your trip if you’re thinking of traveling for a special event such as the Calgary Stampede or Winter Festivals, or over holidays such as long weekends or Christmas. With families and friends planning to make their next in-person gathering as special as possible, we’re starting to see lots of interest for these exciting occasions.