{"id":1253,"date":"2017-03-08T10:00:37","date_gmt":"2017-03-08T15:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/?p=1253"},"modified":"2017-03-06T17:21:26","modified_gmt":"2017-03-06T22:21:26","slug":"canada-150","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/canada-150\/","title":{"rendered":"CANADA IS TURNING 150!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i>By Terry Dale, President and CEO, USTOA<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As our neighbors to the north celebrate their nation\u2019s sesquicentennial anniversary, there\u2019s no better way to join the festivities than a trip to see Canada\u2019s inspiring landscapes, vibrant cities, native cultures and much more. To honor this historic milestone, the members of USTOA are offering new Canadian itineraries and special savings throughout 2017.<\/p>\n<p>From a thrilling Ice Explorer ride on the 1,000-foot-deep Columbia Icefield to whale watching in New Brunswick, below are a sample of itineraries from USTOA tour operator members in celebration of Canada\u2019s anniversary. Find your dream vacation now.<\/p>\n<p><b>Go Ahead<\/b> honors Canada\u2019s 150<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary with $250 off any Go Ahead tour through Canada departing in 2017 with promo code <b>CA2017. <\/b>From a journey on the Rocky Mountaineer railway to exploring the natural wonders of Canada\u2019s epic national parks, Go Ahead Canadian itineraries give clients the chance to choose the best Canadian trip for them. Available from February, 1-March 31, this offer cannot be combined with other offers or group discounts. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.goaheadtours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.goaheadtours.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Travelers looking for Canadian adventure can find it on <b>Tauck\u2019s<\/b> Bugaboos Adventure Featuring Heli-Exploring. Invented in the Canadian Rockies by Arthur Tauck Jr., Heli-Exploring brings guests by helicopter to Bugaboo Lodge, high in the Purcell Mountains in British Columbia to participate in daily helicopter-assisted hiking excursions. Passengers also will discover the town of Banff and Lake Louise in Alberta. Departures are available in July and August 2017 from $5,990 per person based on double occupancy plus airfare. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tauck.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.tauck.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Heli-6-Tauck.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1257\" alt=\"Canada's 150th - Tauck\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Heli-6-Tauck-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Heli-6-Tauck-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Heli-6-Tauck-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Heli-6-Tauck-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Heli-6-Tauck-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Heli-6-Tauck.jpg 2025w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Guests on <b>Travcoa\u2019s<\/b> Uncharted Canada itinerary can celebrate Canada\u2019s 150<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary by private air discovering eight Canadian cities across four provinces. Travelers help create their ideal trip with flexible daily options like the search for artic wildlife in Churchill, Manitoba, horseback riding or a thrilling river-rafting adventure in Lake Louise, Alberta, and a journey up the Orford River in British Columbia lead by a First Nations guide. This luxurious 15-day trip is available August 11-25, 2017 from $59,950 per person based on double occupancy. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tcsworldtravel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.tcsworldtravel.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>smarTours\u2019<\/b> 11-day Canadian Rockies &amp; Badlands itinerary visits some of Canada\u2019s famed natural wonders including two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Canadian Badlands, and Lake Louise in Banff, Alberta. Travelers will celebrate the adventurous side of Canada with a journey aboard the snow coach to explore the Columbia Icefields also in Banff. This Canadian journey begins at $2,399 per person and is available May-September 2017. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.smartours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.smartours.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Guests journey 500 miles north of the Arctic Circle on<b> Quark Expeditions\u2019 <\/b>Artic Watch Wilderness Lodge expedition. Book before April 30, 2017 and receive a savings of $1,000 on eight-day trips, and $1,500 on 10-day trips for departures from June 2018 to September 2018. With 24 hours of daylight, travelers have abundant time to spot artic wildlife like musk ox, polar bears and beluga whales. Available from June 30, 2017 to August 3, 2018. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.quarkexpeditions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.quarkexpeditions.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/DM_untitled-654-Edit-Quark-Expeditions.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1254\" alt=\"Canada's 150th - Quark Expeditions\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/DM_untitled-654-Edit-Quark-Expeditions-1024x706.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"706\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Adventures by Disney<\/b> invites active travelers to uncover adventure during its Montana and Alberta, Canada itinerary. This seven-day trip includes canoeing at Moraine Lake, biking along the Bow River, Banff Gondola visit and a Glacier Skywalk excursion. Departures dates from June 26 to August 9, 2017 start at $4,509 for adults and $4,289 for children. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adventuresbydisney.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.AdventuresbyDisney.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/185864278_201-Adventures-by-Disney.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1255\" alt=\"Canada's 150th - Adventures by Disney\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/185864278_201-Adventures-by-Disney-1024x676.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/185864278_201-Adventures-by-Disney-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/185864278_201-Adventures-by-Disney-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/185864278_201-Adventures-by-Disney-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/185864278_201-Adventures-by-Disney-1536x1014.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/185864278_201-Adventures-by-Disney-2048x1352.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Discover the Canadian Rockies during <b>Insight Luxury Gold Vacations\u2019<\/b> Majesty of the Rockies with Alaskan Cruise. Travelers have a choice of 14 or 21 days of relaxation along Western Canada and Alaska, by road, rail and sea. Guests will cruise through glacial waters and embark on one of the world\u2019s most romantic train journeys on the Rocky Mountaineer. Prices from $4,875 per person, and is available in May 2017 and September 2017. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.luxurygoldvacations.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.luxurygoldvacations.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In honor of Canada\u2019s milestone,<b> Country Walkers<\/b> has launched a new guided walking experience, New Brunswick: Bay of Fundy &amp; Campobello Island. Travelers participate in a private whale watch, explore the summer home of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and enjoy a walking route beside the village of St. Martins determined by the tides. This new itinerary is available in June, July and September 2017 from $3,298 per person. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.countrywalkers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.countrywalkers.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Pleasant Holidays<\/b> is celebrating with savings on stays at The Westin Bayshore in Vancouver. Guests can visit this diverse metropolis and save up to $100 off a five-night stay, up to $75 off a four-night stay, and up to $50 off a two to three-night stay. To save, travelers can book by March 26, 2017 for travel through July 31, 2017. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pleasantholidays.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.pleasantholidays.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Travelers can hike, bike, paddle and dine their way through Whistler, British Columbia on <b>Austin Adventures\u2019<\/b> six-day British Columbia-Whistler itinerary. Throughout this active trip, guests can participate in their own Biathlon at the site of the 2010 Olympic Games, shooting at Olympic targets, swim at the base of Matier Glacier and more. This western Canadian adventure is available June and September 2017 starting at $2,898 per person. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.austinadventures.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.austinadventures.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Guests on <b>Alexander + Roberts\u2019<\/b> Canada by Land, Water + Rail: The Pacific to the Rockies itinerary begin their journey in the Pacific port of Prince Rupert before boarding the VIA Rail Canada for a two-day all daylight trip into the Canadian Rockies. Travelers then uncover the wildlife of Banff, Jasper and Yoho National Parks. This nine-day trip is available in July and August 2017 from $4,799 per person. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alexanderroberts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.alexanderroberts.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/AR-Elk-Canada-\u00a9Zachary-Zahn-Alexander+Roberts.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1258\" alt=\"Canada's - Alexander+Roberts\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/AR-Elk-Canada-\u00a9Zachary-Zahn-Alexander+Roberts-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Travelers can discover the natural and historic wonders of Quebec on <b>Collette\u2019s<\/b> Charming French Canada itinerary. Guests will stay at the luxurious European style hotels Fairmont Chateau Frontenac and Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu in the Charlevoix region and tour Montreal by coach. Also included in this French-Canadian adventure is a trip to a local sugar shack to see how maple syrup is made and a ferry ride to a 19th century mill on an island in the St. Lawrence River. Available June-August 2017 from $2,499 per person. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gocollette.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.gocollette.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Cosmos<\/b> invites travelers to sit back and enjoy the view on its nine-day Via Rail and the Canadian Rockies trip. Highlights from this scenic itinerary include stops at Lake Louise, the Columbia Icefield, and the Butchart Gardens, which features 55 acres of floral displays. This western Canada tour is available on various dates May-September 2017 starting at $1,986 per person. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cosmos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.Cosmos.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Globus<\/b> is offering travelers a 5% savings on all Canada Vacations until April 25th, 2017* including the 13-day Great Canadian Rail Journey from Toronto to Vancouver. Guests will travel across Canada on the historic railroad stopping to enjoy excursions to Niagara Falls, Maligne Lake, a cruise to Spirit Island and more. This expansive journey through Canada starts at $4,051 per person (land only) and is available various dates in June, July, August and September. *Some restrictions apply, see website for more details. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.globusjourneys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.globusjourneys.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/iStock_000001802146Large_RF_NA_Rock_Mnt_RailRd-Globus.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1256\" alt=\"Canada 150 - Globus\" src=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/iStock_000001802146Large_RF_NA_Rock_Mnt_RailRd-Globus-1024x680.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/iStock_000001802146Large_RF_NA_Rock_Mnt_RailRd-Globus-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/iStock_000001802146Large_RF_NA_Rock_Mnt_RailRd-Globus-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/iStock_000001802146Large_RF_NA_Rock_Mnt_RailRd-Globus-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/iStock_000001802146Large_RF_NA_Rock_Mnt_RailRd-Globus-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/iStock_000001802146Large_RF_NA_Rock_Mnt_RailRd-Globus-2048x1360.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>ACIS America<\/b> together with Visit Canada have created a new line of educational travel options in time for Canada\u2019s 150<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary including three- and four-day trips to Toronto and Niagara Falls, Quebec City and Montreal. ACIS America is also offering a free trip for two teachers when a minimum of 20 students sign up, and for every additional ten students, one teacher will receive a free trip. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.acis.com\/america\" target=\"_blank\">www.acis.com\/america<\/a><\/p>\n<p>What are you waiting for? Click <a href=\"https:\/\/ustoa.tripwing.com\/tours?query=Canada\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> and plan your dream vacation now!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Editor\u2019s Note:<\/i><\/b><i> Information was correct at time of writing. All tours\/packages subject to availability. Prices may vary from time of writing, based on currency fluctuations.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Terry Dale, President and CEO, USTOA &nbsp; As our neighbors to the north celebrate their nation\u2019s sesquicentennial anniversary, there\u2019s no better way to join the festivities than a trip to see Canada\u2019s inspiring landscapes, vibrant cities, native cultures and much more. 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