Canada

Take a leisurely hike up one of Jasper’s peaks with a local wilderness guide and backcountry expert, learning how to identify edible plants and mushrooms. After the hike, engage in a hands-on cooking class with the plants you’ve foraged, before feasting on your fare.

Following an Indigenous tour of Stanley Park, enjoy Insider Access at a First Nations art gallery, where you’ll meet with an Indigenous art expert for a deeper understanding of the collection. Afterwards, meet Klatle-Bhi, a celebrated local Squamish Nation artist, as they share some of their favourite life stories.

Drive into Whistler backcountry in a luxury 4x4 seeking out bear with your expert naturalist. Return to the Audain Art Museum for a private lunch with a local bear expert, learning how these curious creatures adapt to environmental changes. A private tour by the museum’s curator caps off the day.

Discover the fascinating wildlife of Jasper National Park, the largest in the Canadian Rockies and a haven for moose, black bear, elk, bald eagle and more. Your local guide will curate the experience to your interests, avoiding the crowds and sharing hidden gems off the beaten path.

Icewalk in wonder along the frozen bottom of Maligne Canyon, only possible in winter. Follow your guide through a rocky maze of sculptures, ice caves and fossils, and past spectacular waterfalls frozen in time. You’ll learn fascinating insights into the karst topography, valley and the mysteries of Medicine Lake.

Suit up in a Mustang Survival Suit, board a 12-passenger high-speed Zodiac and set out in search of Orca and Humpback whale. Your experienced Captain, who doubles as a marine naturalist, will be on the lookout for other sea mammals, sea birds and whales.

Embark on an inspiring First Nations Medicine Walk in Banff National Park, learning about the plants and trees traditionally used for healing, food or starting a fire. This experience invites you to relate to the landscape in a more conscious way, and appreciate the sophisticated, ancient knowledge of the Indigenous.

Take a helicopter through spectacular Cougar Canyon before touching down in an alpine wilderness. Embark on a curated hike with a certified mountain guide – from a gentle meadow walk to a trek along an alpine ridge – learning all about the plants and animals that call the Rockies home.