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Mini Breaks

Relax and recharge your spirit

Sometimes it’s a mini-break that will do just the trick to satiate your travel appetite and we all deserve to reset, rekindle and share experiences with our friends, family and loved ones, no matter the length of time we have. These mini- break ideas offer options from city breaks to immersive experiences in nature. We can personalize your Canadian vacation to suit you.

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Why you should come to Canada for a mini break

Rediscover the Rockies

If it’s your first or fifteenth time in the Canadian Rockies, even a short visit can revive your passion for the wilderness and exploration. With so many ways to explore, our Canadian Insiders can make a personalized mini-break just for you.

man jumps over rocky creek while friends look on

Refresh in the west

Fresh air and unspoiled surroundings can be so reviving. Western Canada’s most cosmopolitan cities are perched on the edge of nature just waiting to be explored.

A small group of people enjoy, cheese, wine, bread, and charcuterie in Quebec

Rekindle and reset with a new culture

A mini-break can be a major opportunity to relax, rekindle and reset. Take a long weekend getaway to Montreal and Quebec City to discover French culture in Canada.

Northern Lights at night in Astotin Lake

Dark nights, bright lights

One of our favorite mini-breaks to add-on to a longer journey is a northern lights adventure in winter.

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Plan your trip with a Canadian Insider

You know that friendly character you met in the local café who told you to visit that well-kept regional secret which turned out to be the best part of your holiday? That's us.

Have everything organized for you

By this stage, you're already having dreams about mountains, moose and maple trees. We combine your personal preferences with our insider knowledge to save you hours of pointless internet trawling.

Get help when you need it

You’ll receive the inside scoop before you even leave home. And you can relax during your vacation because we’re only a phone call away if you have any questions while you’re in Canada.

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The Rocky Mountaineer rolling through the mountains with a 2027 sales icon on top.

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VIA Rail travels a wintry and area dense with trees powdered with snow

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A trio of friends charge glasses over a meal on the outdoor patio at Banff Spring's Waldhaus bistro.

A man holding a wine glass in the vineyard at the Inniskillin Winery

How To Drink In Canada (Like a Canadian)

For a country that has dabbled with prohibition – Prince Edward Island in 1901, Yukon during the First World War and the entire country from 1918 to 1920 – latter-day Canadians certainly know how to enjoy a drink, or three.

But while uninspired wines and fizzy factory beers dominated palates here for decades, there’s been a refreshing surge in tasty regional producers throughout the country in recent years. For visitors, that means a golden opportunity to sip some distinctive Canadian tipples – so long as you know what to order and where they are.

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