Ottawa, April 6, 2022 – Great Canadian Trails is excited to launch its Can Geo Adventures collection of unique cultural active holidays in Canada. Proudly included in the select group of Designated Travel Partners for the new Canadian Geographic Adventures, these exclusive trips are specially designed with a strong focus on sustainability and the celebration of people and place.

The inaugural trips of this collection will depart in the summer and fall of 2022 and include trips to Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Alberta and British Columbia, and these are just the start. You'll soon be able to choose from innovative adventures from coast to coast to coast as the collection expands with exciting new itineraries to be out soon for 2023. Stay tuned!

Nathalie Gauthier, Manager at Great Canadian Trails, says: “We've specifically crafted this collection of active holidays to align with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society's (RCGS) mission of supporting, exploring, and telling stories about the people, places, frontiers and conversations that are meaningful to Canadians.”

All trips will be led by an amazing local guide and escorted by a notable RCGS ambassador. 

“The Canadian tourism industry is in full recovery mode, and it's an honour to join our efforts with such a reputable organization to inspire more travellers to discover more of Canada,” said Gauthier.

Travellers will spend their day exploring UNESCO World Heritage sites and world-renowned trails by bike or on foot. They'll indulge in local culinary delights and relax in the comfort of historic inns and boutique hotels. With a small group of like-minded travellers, participants will also connect with locals through enriching indigenous experiences and cultural highlights as diverse as the Canadian landscapes.

The five Can Geo Adventures by Great Canadian Trails for 2022 are (with similar dates for 2023):

Vancouver to Whistler Cultural Hiking Journey (BC)
7-day trip – An immersive experience in BC mixing Indigenous culture and the best day hikes of the Coast Mountains. [full trip details]
Escorted by: Marlis Butcher
Departs Vancouver: 22 July 2022

Canadian Badlands and Rocky Mountains (AB)
9-day trip – Step into Alberta's Great Plains, look for dinosaur bones in the Badlands, and hike in the Canadian Rockies at Waterton Lakes, Banff NP, Lake Louise and Yoho NP. [full trip details]
Escorted by: Myrna Pearman
Departs Calgary: 30 July 2022

PEI Stories & Culinary Delights by Bike (PE)
8-day trip – Enjoy Prince Edward Island coastal cycling, Mik'Maq storytelling, Green Gables tour and top culinary experiences, including Fireworks Feast at Chef Michael Smith's legendary country inn. [full trip details]
Escorted by: Robin Esrock
Departs Charlottetown: 23 August 2022 

Natural Wonders of Western Newfoundland (NL)
8-day trip – Explore the natural wonders of Gros Morne National Park, visit a Norse Viking settlement at l'Anse aux Meadows and stay at a historic lighthouse along Iceberg Alley.  [full trip details]
Escorted by: Jenny Wong
Departs Deer Lake: 27 August 2022

Go with the tides, Acadian Coast & Bay of Fundy Isles (NB)
10-day trip – Marvel at the world's highest tides in the Bay of Fundy, discover the cultural heritage of Acadians and Mi'kmaq people, hike in the UNESCO Fundy Biosphere Reserve and explore the marine life of the Fundy Isles. [full trip details]
Departs Moncton: 26 September 2022

For booking and additional information about these exclusive trips, please visit  - End - https://greatcanadiantrails.com/cangeoadventures or email the Great Canadian Trails team at cangeo@greatcanadiantrails.com.

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For more details and high-quality images, please don't hesitate to contact me:

Caroline Mongrain
Marketing & PR Manager
Great Canadian Trails
caroline@greatcanadiantrails.com
1-866-305-2257 ext 201

About Great Canadian Trails 
Great Canadian Trails (GCT) specializes in active holidays in Canada. Offering a vast selection of innovative hiking and cycling adventures from coast to coast to coast, its itineraries draw upon some of the country's most inspiring landscapes, incredible networks of trails, and stunning national parks. With both guided and supported self-guided options available, GCT is committed to providing a unique Canadian experience for those who value quality and exclusivity in their trips.