As the world becomes an ever-smaller place, gap year travellers are looking to destinations a little closer to home to avoid the crowds, and North America taking the lead. Though more often associated with ski holidays and quiet ranch getaways, Canada is rapidly becoming a popular gap year destination and it’s not hard to see why.
The second largest country in the world, Canada’s landscapes are vast and varied, from snow covered slopes to the never-ending wheat fields there are a multitude of sights to captivate gap year travellers. The largest draw, however are the Canadian Rockies, this rugged landscape is home to some of the country’s most stunning scenery as well as hot springs and national parks.
Leading UK gap year company Real Gap have been among the first adventure travel companies to make the most of this incredible destination. With trips in over 45 countries and over 400 programmes worldwide, this week the company have added a new adventure to their already impressive range.
The 14-Day Canadian Lodging tour is the perfect opportunity to take in the peaks of the Canadian Rockies, travel through some of Canada's most vibrant cities and visit it’s most spectacular national parks. Kicking off in Vancouver, the tour will give travellers the opportunity to explore the sights of this bustling city before setting off for adventures in more adventurous destinations.
There is also an array of opportunities for outdoor activities with stop offs for bike trails and hikes in Whistler and canoeing in the famed Clearwater Lake. Wildlife lovers are catered for too with trips to Jasper National Park, Glacier National Park and Banff National Park, these trips offer the chance to set off on adventurous mountain bike trails, relax in hot springs, and sample delicious regional wines.
A combination of all that’s best about Canada, additional highlights include a fantastic photo opportunity with an excursion to the pure blue waters and remarkable scenery of Lake Louise, and the chance experience of the sophistication and wander the cosmopolitan streets of Seattle.
Gap year travellers who would like to explore the wonders that Canada has to offer can find out more about Real Gap’s new trip here http://www.realgap.co.uk/
