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A snow-covered tree sits at the edge of a dark lake against a snowy forest with the green Northern Lights dancing above, in Yukon, Northern Canada.

Northern Canada Holidays


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Yukon and Manitoba holidays offer a grand step into the wild northern frontiers. With breathtaking landscapes and incredible wildlife encounters, both provinces in Northern Canada offer almost perfectly preserved natural beauty, vast open spaces and an extra helping of natural wow factor.

The Yukon boasts everything from isolated lodges under the swirling northern lights, to unique wilderness experiences - including dog sledding, flight seeing and canoeing. This exceptional environment is a true outdoor enthusiast's dream.

Manitoba offers one of the best opportunities to see the elusive polar bear. These majestic Arctic predators stalk the isolated southern shores of Hudson Bay throughout the summer and autumn months. If you were a fan of the BBC’s incredible Frozen Planet series, many of the scenes were shot in Churchill Manitoba, the “Polar Bear Capital of the World”.

Trailfinders is the UK's No.1 Leisure Tour Operator by volume of holidays to Canada*

and our expert travel consultants are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore Northern Canada on a fly drive holiday or motorhome holiday, or on a sociable guided group tour – they are the perfect people to ask.

*as confirmed by the national tourist board, Destination Canada, in July 2025
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HOW TO GET AROUND NORTHERN CANADA

With its excellent network of wide, easy to drive byways, Northern Canada is a perfect destination to be explored by motorhome. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility a motorhome provides as you camp under the stars and enjoy a true sense of wilderness. Follow one of our classic routes or ask our expert travel consultants to tailormake your Northern Canada holiday.

If you’d rather not drive how about joining a sociable guided group tour or book a wilderness experience. Our multi centre holidays are also a great alternative – combining a city break with a unique stay and taking advantage of our comprehensive local tours to experience the attractions.

OUR HOLIDAYS TO NORTHERN CANADA

Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular Northern Canada holidays.
If you don’t see what you’re looking for, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants.
Manitoba's Bears & Eastern Canada Highlights
Multi Centre Holiday
13 days / 12 nights

Discover vibrant Montréal, dynamic Toronto, and the cascading waters of Niagara Falls before heading to Manitoba on an incredible Canadian adventure in search of the elusive polar bear.

Guide Price: €9,229 £7,949 pp

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Canada's Planes, Trains & Arctic Mobiles
Rail
17 days / 16 nights

Experience incredible landscapes and diverse wildlife as you journey from Vancouver to Northern Manitoba on this activity filled holiday.

Guide Price: €11,649 £9,899 pp

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Northern Lights of Yukon
City Break
4 days / 3 nights

Whitehorse offers one of the best vantage points to witness the Northern Lights illuminate the night sky, and can be easily combined with any Western Canada holiday.

Guide Price: €599 £499 pp

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Golden Frontiers of the Yukon & Alaska - Motorhome Holiday
Motorhome
16 days / 15 nights

Uncover landscapes of breathtaking proportions, epic drives and gold rush history whilst enjoying the long summer days on this inspiring motorhome holiday in Alaska and Yukon.

Guide Price: €2,959 £2,459 pp

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Canada's Midnight Sun & Arctic Circle Adventure
Multi Centre Holiday
16 days / 15 nights

Chase the midnight sun on this incredible escapade through Canada’s northern communities and wilderness to the shores of the Arctic Ocean.

Guide Price: €3,959 £3,289 pp

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Yukon Great Escape
Multi Centre Holiday
7 days / 6 nights

Discover local wildlife, incredible landscapes and small towns as you experience the long summer days of this lesser visited Canadian province.

Guide Price: €1,185 £985 pp

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OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN NORTHERN CANADA

We feature a range of accommodation in Northern Canada from Whitehorse city hotels to unique wilderness lodges. Maybe you’re looking for a pioneer style hotel in Yukon's frontier community of Dawson City or maybe you're looking for a once in a lifetime chance to see Polar Bears in Churchill, Manitoba.

What you won’t find here are thousands of Yukon and Manitoba hotels and lodges to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
Edgewater Hotel Whitehorse
3 plus star

Northern Canada

This historic hotel has enjoyed a prime location in the heart of Whitehorse for over 100 years.
Best Western Gold Rush Inn
3 star

Northern Canada

Located in downtown Whitehorse, this modest hotel is perfectly located to explore the town’s museums, restaurants and shopping.
Aurora Inn, Dawson City
3 star

Northern Canada

Located within walking distance of Dawson’s attractions, you’ll find this brightly coloured Pioneer style hotel.

WHAT TO DO IN NORTHERN CANADA

As well as some BIG scenery, Yukon and Manitoba in Canada are also home to unforgettable experiences. These provide a unique way to experience the area’s wonderful culture and natural splendour that sightseeing alone simply can’t replace.

One day you might be out riding the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad stepping back in time to the days of the Yukon gold rush era and the next panning for gold looking to strike it rich yourself!

From the healing waters of Wildlife Preserve & Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs to Kluane National Park, the natural wonders of these two northern provinces are never ending. Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your Northern Canada holiday to life.
White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
10 hours
Departs: Whitehorse

Gently sway back and forth along the tracks as you travel back in time, riding the rails on a gold ...

Yukon River Canoe Trip
4 hours
Departs: Whitehorse

See up close and personal how the powerful Yukon River has shaped the high cut banks and wide river ...

Tombstone Territorial Park Day Tour
7 hours
Departs: Dawson City

Feel like an intrepid explorer as you ride the rough and ready Dempster Highway, cutting through ...

Tuktoyaktuk & Mackenzie Valley Highway Tour
8-10 hours
Departs: Inuvik

Share stories with your local guide as you travel the remote Mackenzie Valley Highway from Inuvik ...

Mackenzie Delta Boat Tour
4 hours
Departs: Inuvik

Travel along the main channel of the meandering Mackenzie River, past traditional camps to the ...

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT NORTHERN CANADA?

From early June, temperatures rise and the summer begins. Temperatures peak in July & August around 26°C and with the warm weather come beluga whales in Manitoba and moose, black bear and caribou in the Yukon. It's a busier time of year for canoeing and hiking but with a bonus of far fewer crowds than elsewhere in Canada. This far north, long summer days stretch past midnight allowing plenty of time to explore the mountains and hot springs, go wildlife viewing, hike, canoe or soak up the Gold Rush and First Nations history.

From late August, autumn turns the Yukon foliage a blazing red and the northern lights begin to appear, whilst in Manitoba, polar bear viewing begins in Churchill from October.

Winter runs from mid November to April, with snowfall, beautiful frozen lakes and temperatures dropping to -40°C. This time of year is truly magical and perfect for dog sledding, ice fishing, winter festivals and the most spectacular northern lights show.

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