Escape to Canada
By Sarah Etinas
Escape to Canada
By Sarah Etinas
A trip to Canada is a way to reconnect: with nature, with culture, and with oneself.
Discovery isn’t always about going farther; it can be about diving deeper instead. Take a trip to Canada and explore more about what The Great White North has to offer—from the northern lights of the Yukon to tipi sleepovers on the Prairies to beluga whale-spotting in Manitoba. Along the way, you might find that these experiences open the door to something more lasting than a souvenir: a deeper sense of connection to the planet, the country’s many cultures, and even yourself.
Admire Awe-Inspiring Landscapes
All across its 10 provinces and three territories, Canada’s natural landscapes are absolutely stunning. In Newfoundland and Labrador, ancient icebergs drift past the shore in Iceberg Alley each spring, their slow movement a meditation in itself. In the Yukon, snow-dusted peaks and endless skies create the perfect canvas for the northern lights, which shimmer silently overhead through fall and winter.
And on Prince Edward Island, sweeping coastal views stretch out to the horizon, where red cliffs meet the open Atlantic in a show of quiet grandeur. The raw beauty of these natural expanses leave both locals and visitors breathless in appreciation, making them ideal destinations for reflection, rejuvenation, or a simple nature escape.
“The raw beauty of these natural expanses leave both locals and visitors breathless in appreciation.“
Feel Rejuvenated with Wellness & Nature Retreats
In recent years, Canada has welcomed a new generation of wellness spas and retreats, ones that draw directly from the surrounding natural world. From the forest to the sea to the inland mineral springs, holistic havens across the country have developed restorative rituals shaped by nature itself. You might find yourself soaking in wood-fired seaweed baths on the rugged coast of Vancouver Island, practicing forest hydrotherapy among the old-growth cedars of British Columbia, or rejuvenating in mineral-rich glacial waters nestled within the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
“These experiences are guided by the original stewards, the Indigenous Knowledge Keepers.”
Hoping to dive even deeper? At Wanuskewin Heritage Park on the Prairies, partake in medicine walks and tipi sleepovers, where wellness flows through cultural understanding, storytelling, and a connection to the land. These experiences are guided by the original stewards, the Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, who offer a profound perspective on what it means to live in harmony with the earth and the rest of its creatures.
Venture Out to Majestic Wildlife Hotspots
In Canada, wildlife encounters unfold on nature’s terms. Along British Columbia’s coastline, keep an eye out for the whales that move through the cold Pacific Ocean, surfacing beside ancient rainforest-covered shores. On the Atlantic edge of the continent, watch seabirds wheel overhead as seals slip through the surf, popping up only when you least expect them. In Alberta’s protected mountain landscapes, stare in awe at the bears, bison, and moose as they wander freely across grasslands, forests, and alpine terrain. And in Manitoba, grab your paddles and kayak alongside curious belugas in Hudson Bay or watch from afar as polar bears roam the tundra near Churchill. Here, the wild remains truly wild.
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