Close your eyes and picture your dream journey in Canada. Are you swimming in a turquoise, glacier-fed lake? Wandering through national parks spotting grizzly bears and moose? Meeting quirky locals and sampling poutine? Learning how the First Nations interpreted the stars centuries ago? Exploring the natural treasures of Vancouver Island? Doing anything your heart desires? The possibilities are limitless.
Your well-organised holiday to Canada should represent you and you alone - that's why it's custom-made. Stay in small-scale accommodations that offer the perfect blend of genuine hospitality and authentic local experiences other tourists don't know about. Short drives and mapped-out routes make sure you hit all your bucket-list items while travelling at a relaxed pace. Surrounding nature provides the perfect backdrop to learn new things about the world, and yourself in turn. Let’s put your dreams on paper.
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More informationWe'll take the time to get to know you to match your fully bespoke holiday with your pace, your interests, and anything you desire. Combined with first-hand, local knowledge, you'll receive a mapped out itinerary from us - but the process isn't done until you are 100% satisfied. Then we take care of every detail, so you can focus on relaxing, rejuvenating and reconnecting with yourself and the world around you. Get in touch to get started now.
"At Little America, we don’t just plan your dream holiday to Canada. We are with you every step of the way, from the moment you leave your front door to the moment you arrive home a changed person. We take care of every detail so you can focus on having the journey of a lifetime.”
Andrew Morten, Founder of Little America
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Sustainability in actionCanada is a beautifully diverse country that is great for travel at any time of the year. Every season offers a new adventure, and each region has a unique personality of its own. Spring brings maple syrup season and raging waterfalls as the landscape turns green. Summer is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. You'll never see brighter crimson leaves than in autumn, and Canada is the true north for winter lovers.
Based on your specific interests, we can advise you on the best time to travel and the best regions to visit. Do you want to surf? Learn how to snowboard? Explore the cities? Encounter unique wildlife? Walk through fields of endless wildflowers? Since the options are endless, click below to get a glimpse of what each season in Canada can offer you as a solo traveller.
Canada is the second largest country in the world. You could spend months travelling the ever-changing landscape and not see the same place twice. For your holiday, the question becomes, "How long do I have?". The more time you have means the more you'll be able to see.
To truly experience the essence of Canada, we recommend travelling at a relaxed pace for a minimum of three weeks. Or, if you have slightly less time, you can visit a few places in-depth and come back again one day.
With the diversity of Canada, you can see and do just about anything your heart desires - from kayaking through giant fjords, to spotting whales and orcas, and trekking through subarctic worlds of ice or temperate rainforests. Experience the Canadian Wild West in the most fitting way possible - on horseback with a cowboy cookout lunch. Hop on a sea plane and journey along the historic mail route between Gold River and Kyuquot. Cast a line with a local to catch a giant sturgeon or a jumping salmon for dinner.
Your options are endless, with personally selected private or small-group local activities, ranging from easy-going to adventurous. Let us know your interests and discover what is best for you. We can schedule all your activities and take care of every detail, so you just have to show up and have fun.
Trust us, you don't want to spend your holiday in a stuffy hotel room with cheap wooden furniture and mass-produced paisley carpets. We know the places you're envisioning, because they are our vision too. A unique spot to experience the natural wonders of Canada. A place that feels welcoming; like home. Where you can truly unwind, and sink into the couch a little bit deeper. Staying in small-scale accommodations with local hosts and renowned Canadian hospitality is the greatest way to see Canada.
From a yellow cedar log house near Whistler to a rustic ranch in the Marble Mountains, experience what these unique places have in store for you. Click below to get a glimpse of the best accommodations for solo travellers, from comfortable to luxurious.
Interested in more information about your trip to Canada? Feel free to contact Lisette. She is happy to answer any questions that you may have.
Get in touchFrom coastal roads, to panoramic mountain passes, and awe-inspiring glacier landscapes, Canada is best explored by car. The roads are safe and the views from your car are often magnificent.
Driving yourself means you're able to reach places that group trips and public transport cannot. You can go at your own pace and stop when necessary. With only a couple of hours between each location, you'll have more time to relax and explore, which is what you should be doing on your holiday.
Canada isn't that far away. A direct flight takes approximately eight hours to the East Coast and ten hours to the West Coast. With a stopover, the flight time fluctuates between 11 and 14 hours. Your holiday begins as soon as you board your flight, so a comfortable journey makes all the difference.
No matter which class you fly, our hard work and connections with airlines at Little America ensure you the best flight schedule, the most spacious seats in each class, a private HD display, delicious food and drinks for the journey, and of course, the best price. All of your flights are carbon neutral.
You're unique; your journey to Canada will be too. Take a look at some favourite past trips to get inspired for your own journey. With holidays ranging from three to seven weeks based on various themes, you can change comfort levels, and add activities, rental cars, and flights to sense the possibilities that await.
Bring your ideas to us, take advantage of our local knowledge, and together we will create your unique, personalised holiday that is yours and yours alone. Get in touch with us here.
When you book with us, your travel specialist has only one goal: to create your dream holiday through Canada, and to do it properly. You want someone local, someone with experience, someone well-versed in expertise and service. You want a travel nerd that believes small details lead to big differences. That’s us! Get in touch to experience the difference.
English is the most widely spoken language in Canada, except in Quebec and Nunavut, where French is the official language. In Quebec, however, more than 35% of the population can speak English. French is the second official language of Canada. Canada is also home to a variety of indigenous languages. In total, there are 12 indigenous language groups in the country. Cree, Inuktitut, and Ojibway are three of the most popular.
The Canadian dollar is the official currency of Canada. Canadian notes come in $5, $10, $20, $50 and CA$100. The $2 and CA$1 coins are known as the loonie and the toonie! Canadians also find a 25 cent quarter, a 10 cent dime, and a 5 cent nickel. Canadian banknotes are easy to recognise because they are so colourful.
Credit and debit cards are accepted throughout the country and ATMs are easy to find in most places. Before travelling, check that your bank card has global coverage, otherwise it will not work in Canada. Please note that some ATMs charge a service fee of approximately $2- CA$5 per transaction.
If you are travelling to Canada, you will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA). You can apply for the eTA online. It only takes a few minutes. To apply, you will need a valid passport, a valid credit or debit card, and an email address. The visa costs about $7 CAD and is valid for five years. The application is generally processed within 24 hours. Once granted, you may enter Canada multiple times (for up to 180 days at a time).
Whether you choose economy class or a higher class, your comfort comes first. We can advise you - based on our personal knowledge - on the best flight routes and prices. All your flights are climate-neutral.
The duration of your flight to Canada depends on your exact destination. If you fly from London to Toronto, your flight takes approximately 7 hours and 15 minutes. If you are flying to Vancouver, it will take approximately 10 hours. The amount of baggage you can take with you depends on the class you fly and the airline you choose.
Your British driving licence is valid in Canada. Also when renting a car. However, we recommend that you also bring an International Driving Permit. As some car hire companies will require that you have an International Drivers Permit before they will let you rent a car from them. Please note: this does not replace your British driving licence, therefore you will need to bring both documents. An International Driving Permit is available at post offices throughout the UK for approximately 5.50 pounds.
No matter what your level of travel experience is - Even if you have never travelled outside of the UK, we will provide you with everything you need. All the information, resources, and guidance to ensure you have a fantastic holiday to America and Canada. We will adapt to your needs and travel experience accordingly. That’s one less thing to worry about!
You probably already have ideas for your holiday to America and Canada. Nature tours through the Rocky Mountains, spotting orcas near the San Juan Islands, or exploring the streets of San Francisco on the iconic cable car?
For the best local tips and advice, visit one of our online presentations. Meet our travel specialists and have all of your questions answered.
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