From horse riding in Banff and the world-famous Columbia Icefields to whale-watching in Vancouver, discover western Canada with our inspiring snapshot.

Cruise out of Vancouver through the Strait of Georgia and spot the resident orcas travelling in a pod, one drifting aside and leaping from the water, flashing its black and white belly towards you.

Chug through the Canadian Rockies on an epic train journey, carve your way across deep powder drifts on a snowboard, and try white-water rafting in the Kananaskis River. In Banff National Park, soak in the Upper Hot Springs among snow-draped vistas or horseride along the Bow River and stop to soak up panoramic views of the valley from Sulphur Mountain.

Glimpse wolves, moose and caribou in Jasper National Park and drive to the world-famous Columbia Icefields, a huge sweep of white feeding eight major glaciers. Visit Jasper in January for the annual snow festival, featuring a party and Chilli Cook-Off, or slide down mammoth hills on a toboggan and kayak across glistening Lake Louise.

Western Canada is a paradise for nature lovers. Let our Canada Personal Travel Experts tailor make your holiday today.

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Article added 27 November 2009.

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