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Canada from coast to coast

From the wind- and wave-carved cliffs of the Maritime regions to the rainforests of the western shores, Canada dazzles with its trove of natural riches. Our voyages cover each of the country’s coastal regions to provide a range of perspectives on the Great White North. Sail to festive fishing villages on the east coast, through a misty maze of coves and inlets on the west coast, or across the icy channels of the High Arctic, and gain new perspectives from our experts on a part of the world that is at once familiar and filled with wild surprises. 

(8) Canada Itineraries

Alaska

Canada

A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii

Duration

15 days
  1. Apr
  2. May
  3. Aug
  4. Sep

From

$10,024

Prices are per person

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Alaska

Canada

A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii

Duration

15 days
  1. Apr
  2. May
  3. Aug
  4. Sep

From

$10,024

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  • With very special access, spend four days in Haida Gwaii, a UNESCO World Heritage site, learning from Haida interpreters about their living culture and exploring these remote islands
  • Sail deep into fjords and cruise rugged coastlines in search of humpback whales, dolphins, bears, and more
  • Explore by Zodiac in Tracy Arm or Endicott Arm for an up-close view of calving glaciers, towering forests, and seals afloat on iridescent icebergs
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Pacific Northwest

Canada

Exploring British Columbia and the San Juan Islands

Duration

8 days
  1. Sep
  2. Oct

From

$5,730

Prices are per person

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Pacific Northwest

Canada

Exploring British Columbia and the San Juan Islands

Duration

8 days
  1. Sep
  2. Oct

From

$5,730

Top Highlights

  • Explore remote islands by kayak or on foot, watching for sea lions, river otters, bald eagles, and white-sided dolphins
  • Glide into the sheltered waters of Desolation Sound, discovering its natural beauty by Zodiac, kayak, or paddleboard
  • Visit a cultural center in Alert Bay to see a collection of potlatch masks created by the Kwakwaka’wakw people
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Arctic

Canada

Greenland

Fabled Lands Of The North: Greenland to Newfoundland

Duration

16 days
Aug

From

$18,969

Prices are per person

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Arctic

Canada

Greenland

Fabled Lands Of The North: Greenland to Newfoundland

Duration

16 days
Aug

From

$18,969

Top Highlights

  • Explore two UNESCO World Heritage sites: glide among soaring icebergs at the mouth of the Ilulissat Icefjord, and walk through the remains of the 11th-century Viking village at L'Anse aux Meadows
  • Meet Inuit artisans on Baffin Island and learn about their carving and weaving traditions
  • Join our naturalists to search for polar bears, caribou, arctic foxes, humpback and minke whales, walruses, and more in their natural habitat
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Arctic

Canada

Greenland

Gateway to the Northwest Passage: Greenland & Canada

Duration

24 days
Aug

From

$43,895

Prices are per person

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Arctic

Canada

Greenland

Gateway to the Northwest Passage: Greenland & Canada

Duration

24 days
Aug

From

$43,895

Top Highlights

  • Venture into the dramatic high Arctic islands, up to the ice edge and learn dramatic stories of explorers and adventurers who sought this remarkable, icy frontier
  • Glide between soaring icebergs at the mouth of Greenland’s Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Explore Ellesmere Island with binoculars at the ready to spot polar bears, walruses, ringed seals, belugas, bowhead whales, and the elusive narwhal
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Arctic

Canada

Northwest Passage: Greenland to Alaska

Duration

23 days
Jul

From

$45,000

Prices are per person

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Arctic

Canada

Northwest Passage: Greenland to Alaska

Duration

23 days
Jul

From

$45,000

Top Highlights

  • Venture into the fabled Northwest Passage and learn dramatic stories of explorers and adventurers who sought this magnificent, icy frontier
  • Glide between soaring icebergs at the mouth of Greenland's Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Visit one of Canada's “jewels of the north": Pond Inlet, a small Inuit community known for soapstone carvings
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Arctic

Canada

The Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland

Duration

10 days
Sep

From

$10,770

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Arctic

Canada

The Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland

Duration

10 days
Sep

From

$10,770

Top Highlights

  • Discover charming coastal villages and small islands, including the historic French settlements at St. Pierre et Miquelon
  • Explore two UNESCO World Heritage sites: Gros Morne National Park, one of the few places on earth where the mantle is exposed, and the 11th-century Viking site at L’Anse aux Meadows
  • Hike along the dunes and sandstone cliffs of Îles de la Madeleine
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Alaska

Canada

Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

Duration

14 days
  1. Apr
  2. May
  3. Sep

From

$9,032

Prices are per person

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Alaska

Canada

Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

Duration

14 days
  1. Apr
  2. May
  3. Sep

From

$9,032

Top Highlights

  • Hike the San Juan Islands, and cruise where killer whales reliably gather each year to hunt among the numerous uninhabited isles’ remote inlets and bays
  • By special permit, sail into Glacier Bay National Park and pass a full day taking in the grand scale of the mountains, fjords, and active glaciers
  • Stroll through the 100-year-old fishing town of Petersburg and learn about its Norwegian heritage
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Alaska

Canada

New Voyage to Great Bear Rainforest: Native Culture & Wildlife in the Land of the Spirit Bear

Duration

8 days
Sep

From

$5,730

Prices are per person

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Alaska

Canada

New Voyage to Great Bear Rainforest: Native Culture & Wildlife in the Land of the Spirit Bear

Duration

8 days
Sep

From

$5,730

Top Highlights

  • Take kayaks and Zodiacs deep into verdant fjords and wildlife-rich shores in search bears, golden eagles, pods of orca whales, and more.
  • Journey into the most pristine, beautiful forests in the region, inaccessible by road and managed by First Nations people.
  • Learn the human history of the region from our cultural interpreter and on visits to fascinating First Nations museums.
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Expedition Highlights

Our small expedition ships take you into the most remote corners of Canada’s coastline so you can get up close to incredible wildlife, visit secluded villages that celebrate centuries-old traditions, and witness pristine nature in its wildest form. Each vessel is stocked with a fleet of Zodiacs that allow us to sail without being dependent on ports or piers, while our kayaks and paddleboards let you glide into secluded inlets for a closer look at sea lions, or safely observe a bear feeding in a quiet cove. 

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Our Ships in Canada

National Geographic Explorer

National Geographic Endurance

National Geographic Resolution

National Geographic Quest

National Geographic Venture

National Geographic Sea Lion

National Geographic Sea Bird

Life On Board

Throughout your expedition in Canada, National Geographic Explorer provides an atmosphere of casual comfort as well as intellectual stimulation and sociability. After an active session of exploring, it’s always rewarding to return to Explorer—to relax, reflect, and rejuvenate.

Savoring the Seafood of a Storied Region

This region has a rich fishing and marine history, much of which infuses itself into the world-famous mussels, cod tongue, and smoked herring which the locals pride themselves on. 

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Spectacular Ancient Landscapes of Newfoundland’s Gros Morne

Newfoundland’s Gros Morne National Park is one of the few places where you can walk on the Earth’s mantle and also cruise glacially carved freshwater fjords.

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Newfoundland’s Ancient Viking history

The earliest known European structures in North America are the Viking buildings in the stunning setting of Newfoundland’s L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site.

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Exploring British Columbia's Sacred Haida Gwaii

The ancient village of SGang Gwaay Llnagaay, on the eastern edge of SGang Gwaay (Anthony Island), is the most remote place in Canada’s most remote archipelago, some 160 miles south-west of Prince Rupert. 

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Searching for the Spirit Bear in British Columbia's Great Bear Rainforest

These elusive bears are found only in a small portion of British Columbia's Great Bear Rainforest, the world’s largest coastal temperate rainforest.

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Wildlife & Natural Wonders in the Pacific Northwest

From killer whales frolicking in the waters around the densely forested San Juan Islands to bighorn sheep climbing along the sheer rock faces of Hells Canyon, the wildlife and scenery of the Pacific Northwest are vastly varied. 

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Absolutely astounding! We were continuously engaged and learned so much.
Lynne F.

Explore with top expedition teams

See, do, and learn more by going with engaging experts who have been exploring this region for decades. Go with an expedition leader, naturalists, certified photo instructors, and more.

Expedition Leader

Veteran expedition leaders are the orchestrators of your experience. Many have advanced degrees and have conducted research or taught for years. They have achieved expedition leader status because they possess the skills, the experience, and the depth of knowledge necessary to continually craft the best expedition possible for our guests.

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Naturalist

Our naturalists, passionate about the geographies they explore (and return to regularly), illuminate each facet through their enthusiasm and knowledge. Our guests consistently cite the expertise and engaging company of our staff as key reasons to repeatedly travel with us.

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Historian

Our historians will share the stories, tumults, and triumphs of the people and places we explore. Their colorful personalities and passion for history, from the minutiae to the big picture, make them engaging travel tour guides and companions.

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National Geographic Photographer

Travel and shoot with a bona fide National Geographic photographer. These top pros are at your side and at your service—providing advice, tips, and slideshows. Access to photographers of this caliber will help you improve your skills and ensure you’ll go home with incredible photos. 

Certified Photo Instructor

Every Canada expedition also offers an exclusive service—a Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic certified photo instructor. This naturalist is specially trained to help you become a better, more confident photographer—and to help you understand the movements of wildlife so you can create top shots.

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Daily Expedition Reports

10/20/2023

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National Geographic Venture

Stuart Island / Sucia Island

Today was our final full day aboard National Geographic Venture and it has been a perfect final end to an already exciting, adventurous, and fulfilling experience here in the Pacific Northwest. Throughout this trip we’ve seen so many extraordinary examples of pristine beauty in nature and today continued that trend. As we woke this morning guests were treated to one of the most vibrant sunrises possible, with the sky stretching bright pinks, oranges, and purples. Guests gathered on deck while some joined our wellness specialist, Ann Marie, on our sundeck for a stretch class with the best view available. After breakfast, we split into groups to explore Stuart Island through wooded hikes and breezy Zodiac tours. We continued our adventures this afternoon after repositioning to a nearby marine provincial park, the Sucia Island group. Here we trekked coastal hikes while also exploring on the water via Zodiac tours, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Our evening came to a close with a cocktail hour off the ship, celebrating our trip’s closure around a campfire on Sucia Island’s beach.  Throughout this trip our goal each day was to be as open as possible to the world around us, immersing ourselves in the world of First Nations communities, dynamic marine environments, and iconic temperate rainforests. Our hearts are happy, our stomachs are full, and our eyes are already looking forward to more great experiences like this!

Daily Expedition Reports

10/18/2023

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National Geographic Venture

Victoria, BC

As we ghosted towards the harbor entrance in Victoria, BC, the sun seemed to rip a hole in the dark carpet of clouds that was stealing the light from this storied part of North America. The morning dawned cool, and the forecast was for rain, but by the noon-hour we were strolling the streets under blue skies. The temperatures were in the mid-sixties, and it turned out to be a rare October day in B.C.’s capital city on the far-western edge of the world’s largest temperate coastal rainforest! Customs were cleared with very little to-do, and at the civilized hour of 09:00, all were gathered on the dock to head out on our various activities. Some guests were headed to the Royal BC Museum where they were able to explore the region’s art, cultures, and history at a superb level of detail. Those who had signed up for tours of Butchart Gardens and several of the area’s amazing private gardens were treated to lunch on one property where the owner had amassed a considerable collection of automobiles and large-scale trains that spanned the property. Still others went on walking history tours with master recontour, Chris Adams, bicycle tours of the city’s most beautiful outlooks, and food-tasting tours that were far, far above the ordinary! With the opportunity to partake in so many different activities, there was a palpable excitement when guests reunited and shared their experiences of the day aboard busses that swept us off to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria for cocktail hour. And talk about being far above the ordinary, the featured exhibit, Symbiosis, at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, explores the role of fungal communities in forest ecology, and our emerging understanding of communication between the trees! A truly cutting-edge exhibit that blended technology with live mycelium that were actually participating in the making of art! I think it safe to say that none of us had ever seen its like, and it will remain in our memories for a long time to come. Tomorrow we cross back into the U.S. in Friday Harbor, WA, but the events of today have made it hard to leave this most amazing city on the edge of the world. Photos by Jeff Campbell, Sharon Grainger, Alex Rubenstein .

Daily Expedition Reports

10/17/2023

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National Geographic Venture

Wallace Island

A warm sunrise greeted National Geographic Venture as we traveled south through the Salish Sea. Our destination was the Gulf Islands, a continuation of the San Juan Islands in Washington, except with this pesky little border dividing these two archipelagos that share many geological similarities. Rain came and went periodically as National Geographic Venture dropped anchor off the southwest corner of the island near Conover Cove, an idyllic harbor with shelter from the breeze rumbling up the Strait of Georgia. We weren’t the first guests to visit Wallace Island; it has been home to a variety of characters over the last 100 years, and has been part of the Lummi First Nations territory for many generations before. Over the last thirty years, the island has been set aside by the British Columbian government as a provincial park, complete with a maintained floating dock, numerous hiking trails, and a campsite suitable for kayakers on the north end. We dispersed into several groups to explore the island on foot and by kayak. While the rain came and went, it did little to dampen our spirits beneath the canopy of fir, red cedar, and madrone trees that cover the island. Having a hot shower to return to certainly doesn’t hurt either! In the evening we raised the anchor and continued south toward Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. Famed for its gardens and British-inspired architecture, it’s also situated in one of the driest regions of the Pacific Northwest, receiving just a fraction of the rain on mainland Vancouver. Will the rain follow us to the provincial capital? We’ll find out tomorrow.

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10/16/2023

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National Geographic Venture

Alert Bay

At first light today, National Geographic Venture continued cruising north in high winds and heavy rain. Fall weather was with us today. Due to the forecast and the northern destination of Alert Bay, we had a rare opportunity to sleep in and enjoy an early brunch while our vessel continued her journey north. At approximately 10:30 am, the ship was on approach to Cormorant Island and the community of Alert Bay. As our bridge staff slowed the ship’s approach, it became obvious that trying to tie up to the dock would not be possible due to high winds. Anchoring would be necessary. After anchoring and dropping Zodiacs, announcements were made, and our group was called to the mudroom for departure to Government Dock in Alert Bay. Once on shore, we all checked in with Alert Bay security. Due to rain, we were able to store our life jackets inside a net shed located on Government Dock. After everyone made it ashore by Zodiac, we all gathered near the end of Government Dock and either walked or took a small bus provided by the U’mista Cultural Center, which was our first stop of the day! Inside, we divided into two groups. First, we were invited to watch a film on the Potlatch by Barbara Cranmer. “The Kwakwaka’wakw believe that animals, rivers, and trees are powerful beings that long ago existed in both the human world and the spirit world. The Kwakwaka’wakw coexisted with these ancestral beings and came to be related to certain animal spirits such as the salmon. The Kwakwaka’wakw believe that their wealth, which comes from their surroundings, is a result of their connection to the spirit beings. It is through the Potlatch—an elaborate gift giving and feasting ceremony—that they offer thanks to the ancestral spirits for their generosity, share their riches, and celebrate family ties.” -Barbara Cranmer Once the rest of our group arrived, the second half of the group went into the depths of the Cultural Center to view a repatriated collection of regalia. A Potlatch was raided in 1921 by the Canadian Mounties on Village Island, and the Canadian government confiscated all the regalia. Some years later, the Namgis people of Alert Bay petitioned the Canadian government to return their regalia. The response from the Canadian government was, “If you build a museum, we will bring your regalia home…” And so the U’mista Cultural Center was built in the early 1980s. Elders in the community of Alert Bay often call this center a “Box of Treasures.” Our day was only half complete, and our next stop was the Big House. Either by van or by foot, we all made our way a short distance to a traditional Kwakwaka’wakw Big House where the T’sasata Cultural Group hosted cultural sharing with everyone from the ship. A large fire was roaring in the center of the Big House. Elder Vera Newman greeted everyone who entered and spent time sharing stories with many of us as we took seats on one side of the Big House. During the next hour, we were treated to several dances that are customarily shared during a Potlatch. As our host Andrea Cranmer explained, we were just touching on a small sampling of what it would be like to sit in the Big House with 1,200 people to experience the wealth and richness of Kwakwaka’wakw Culture. The final treat was a chance to participate in a fun dance. After the hosting chief finishes sharing his box of treasures during a Potlatch, everyone is invited onto the floor of the Big House to dance! And so, many of our group danced with our hosts around the central fire, celebrating the opportunity to share in a Living Culture. All too soon, it was time to return to National Geographic Venture and continue our journey to other parts of the Salish Sea and the Pacific Northwest. Once we were back on the ship, we headed south. We were scheduled for a specific time, slack water, to pass through Seymour Narrows. On the way, we had a short time to explore Blackfish Sound, a location known for marine mammals and seabirds. Upwelling currents provide a phenomenal food source for a myriad of birds and animals. The wind was still quite strong, which called for careful maneuvering by our bridge officers. We spotted several humpback whales and many seabirds taking advantage of the food available just below the surface of the sea. Keeping on schedule for our appointment at Seymour Narrows, National Geographic Venture continued her journey south in Johnstone Strait. Naturalist David presented in the lounge on his many years collecting data on killer whales in Blackfish Sound. It was a full day! Fall brings much shorter days, and as the light dimmed at sunset, it was time for our evening recap. We recounted many stories of our memorable day as guests of the Namgis peoples and the Kwakwaka’wakw Nation. Walking back through the community of Alert Bay to Government Dock, there was much conversation about the extraordinary experience of a “Living Culture.” One of our traveling companions, Allan Lohaus, had given much thought to how he was feeling after witnessing such depth of passion expressed in a culture that has seen thousands of years. He said, after reflecting, “Being is the now of becoming.”

Daily Expedition Reports

10/15/2023

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National Geographic Venture

Desolation Sound

What a great first day aboard National Geographic Venture ! After leaving Vancouver, BC, we journeyed north to Desolation Sound where guests enjoyed hikes, Zodiac tours, and kayaking around these stunning waters. These coastal temperate rainforests paint such a stunning landscape of colors and life everywhere you go. Looking up invites an awe-inspiring view of yellow bigleaf maples. Peering down reveals a beautiful, hidden world of fungal networks spreading throughout the growth of trees and decomposing logs. Mushrooms galore! The rest of our evening was spent eating another delicious meal from our talented galley team, followed by a fascinating presentation from naturalist and cultural interpreter Sharon Grainger. Guests learned about the long history of the First Nation’s communities in this region of the Pacific Northwest, as we prepare to be welcomed in Alert Bay tomorrow by the Kwakwaka’wakw people.

It is fascinating to call at each island and see how their lives are inextricably tied to the seas through trade and fisheries—and it is just as fascinating to explore the ancient human history of the only confirmed Viking settlement in North America.

Sven-Olof Lindblad

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