Category - Active Travel

29
Apr

Arctic Icebreaker with Colonel Chris Hadfield

  Colonel Chris Hadfield and “Generator” will explore the Arctic and Greenland on Quark’s Arctic Icebreaker Expedition: Best of the Canadian High Arctic. “Chris Hadfield’s Generator” is a science based variety show that blends knowledge, perception, music and comedy, hosted by the celebrated astronaut and featuring special guests, providing Quark passengers with a glimpse into […]

15
Apr

Top 8 Remote Active Destinations

1) Mongolia Mongolia is synonymous with remoteness. From the vast steppe, great desert expanses high mountain passes, shimmering alpine lakes and deep gorges, your interactions will vary between genuine encounters with the humble and generous Mongolian people and the nomadic settlements scattered throughout the land. Whether you’re trekking between the deserts to high mountain passes, […]

15
Apr

Custom Active Family Vacations

April here we are – which means a lot of families are thinking about their summer holidays. And what better way to build memories than by travelling together on an active and interesting vacation? Here are a couple of ideas you might not be aware of: our active holiday tour partners are always more than […]

15
Apr

Active Destination Spotlight: Madagascar

Yup it’s more than the movies: this massive island (the fourth largest in the world, and 90% the size of Manitoba) lies off the east coast of southern Africa and packs in tons of adventure and activity. One of the most environmentally diverse destinations, it combines countless chances to observe endemic species of plants and animals. […]

11
Mar

Top 7 Active Canadian Destinations in 2016

1) British Columbia (Mountains of Western Canada on Foot) This active adventure destination takes you to each of the mountain chains of Western Canada from Vancouver to Calgary, with outstanding day hikes in the country’s finest national and provincial parks. At night stay in comfortable hotels or mountain lodges and during the day fully supported […]

9
Mar

Kayaking Active Holidays

  One sport we see growing in popularity – and not just here in Canada – is kayaking. The great thing about this sport is that it’s so easy to pick up: within an hour or so you’ll be feeling comfortable paddling along (much easier than canoeing). No special fitness level is required, and there […]