In Newfoundland and Labrador, between Bay Bulls and Bauline East, lies the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, which is home to about 250,000 seabirds and North America’s largest Atlantic puffin colony – you can see whales there too.

The forested hinterland provides habitat for the likes of moose and bear, while the Cape Breton region is particularly good for bald eagles. Porpoises, puffins, bluefin tuna, ocean sunfish and Atlantic grey seals comprise a colourful supporting cast, and the natural beauty of the bay is an attraction in itself. Minke whales are most frequently encountered in the Bay of Fundy, but there are energetic humpbacks and massive fin whales (second only in size to the blue whale), plus North Atlantic right whales – the rarest of all whale species. Summertime is whale-watching season in Atlantic Canada. If that’s not enough to whet your appetite, take a closer look at some of the region's highlights. Foodies are well catered for – with the opportunity to dine on locally foraged, freshly fished, and seasonal farm-to-fork ingredients. Wherever you go, you'll be welcomed by a culture derived from British, Viking, Celtic, French and First Nations influences.

You can go hiking or biking, marvel at a coastline scoured by the world's highest tides, or spot seabirds, whales and seals from the shore, with black bears and bald eagles among the fauna further inland. Its mix of ocean-fresh seafood, outdoor adventures, rugged coastlines and small-town charm is the stuff of holiday heaven – and better still, it's all within a six-hour flight from the UK, making this one of the shortest of transatlantic travels.Īn Atlantic Canada road-trip might weave between brightly painted fishing villages, with pauses at sandy beaches or centuries-old lighthouses on lonely headlands.

Travellers might have seen many images of blue lakes and mountains or cities of towering skyscrapers – but there are lesser-known regions to discover too.Īudley Travel, the luxury tailor-made travel specialist, suggests discovering a different side to the country in Atlantic Canada, which combines the east coast Maritime provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island with sensationally scenic Newfoundland and Labrador. Packing it all into a single trip is nigh on impossible: instead, narrow your focus down to the holiday experiences that suit you best. From the Rocky Mountains to the Great Plains and the Pacific, Atlantic and Great Lakes shores, Canada is a big country of even bigger possibilities.

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