Family holidays in Canada

Close your eyes and picture you and your family on a dream holiday to Canada. Let us turn that dream into a reality! Little America is your trusted guide for exploring the wonders of this magical country.

Do you imagine swimming in a turquoise glacial lake in Banff? Whale-watching off the coast of Vancouver Island? Exploring national parks, spotting bears and moose in the Rockies? Marvelling at Niagara Falls? Skiing down the best slopes in Whistler? Canada is a nature lover’s paradise, and the possibilities are limitless.

At Little America, our deep local knowledge and expertise help us craft family adventures that place you at the heart of Canada’s unrivalled natural beauty and authentic, warm hospitality.

We take care of everything for a stress-free, family-friendly experience – from flights and car hire to unique stays and action-packed activities – so you can focus on what truly matters: creating lifelong memories your family will treasure forever.

Planning a family trip can be time-consuming, and we know your time is precious. With Little America, each step of your journey is crafted with care, leaving you to enjoy more quality time with your loved ones.

The Little America guarantee:

• A well-organised holiday, fully tailor-made to your family’s needs

• Small-scale accommodations run by helpful local hosts

• Carefully recommended activities and experiences based on your family's interests

• A travel tempo and driving distances that match your needs

• Ingrained sustainability in all facets of your holiday

• 30 years of experience in the tourism industry

• Peace of mind with a local network in Canada and a 24/7 emergency number

How long do we need in Canada?

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 we have?".

At Little America, we understand that every family is unique, and that’s why our travel specialists craft bespoke itineraries tailored just for you. Whether you prefer snow-capped peaks, pristine lakes, vibrant cities or exciting wildlife, Canada is the perfect place to create those precious memories.

Whether you have a few weeks or a month, our travel specialists will provide you with an itinerary matching your family’s interests and rhythm that bring you all closer together and leave you with stories to cherish for a lifetime.

Where can we stay?

Experience the laid-back Canadian lifestyle in rare and beautiful places, creating true quality family time.

Enjoy the views from your riverfront cottage in British Columbia while your kids are exploring wide open spaces. Or spend time in a rustic lodge, cosying up by the fire after a fun day of horse riding in Banff National Park.

Little America offers unique spots to experience the natural wonders of Canada. Our small-scale and family-friendly accommodations with local hosts and renowned Canadian hospitality is the greatest way to see Canada as a family. Your travel specialist will ensure that your needs are catered for so that you can spend more time enjoying your holiday together.

What can we see and do?

Booking carefully selected local experiences will engage your children’s curiosity and spark their love for travel. After all, immersing them in a culture different from their own is the best learning experience there is.

With the diversity of Canada, you can see and do just about anything your family desires. Spot whales and orcas off Vancouver Island, kayak through giant fjords, test the slopes at one of the famous ski resorts, or even experience the Canadian Wild West on horseback with a cowboy cookout lunch.

Your family and child-friendly activity options are endless! Let us know what excites you and discover the best Canadian activities for some fun-filled days.

Family friendly destinations

When is the best travel time?

We understand that with school-age children you’ll more likely be travelling to Canada during the UK summer months. Luckily, Canada is a beautifully diverse country that is great for travel year-round. Every season offers a new adventure, and each region has a unique personality of its own. Based on your interests and when you would like to go, your travel specialist can advise you on the best time to travel and the best regions to visit.

Canada is the perfect holiday destination at any time of the year

When considering a family holiday, we recommend booking about 9-12 months in advance. This ensures that you will secure the best accommodations for the best prices at the time you would like to visit. However, if you'd like to embark on your journey sooner we can still make it happen.

How do we travel around?

From coastal roads to panoramic mountain passes, and awe-inspiring glacier landscapes, Canada is best explored by car. The roads are safe and the views are magnificent and ever-changing. For families, we recommend a self-drive holiday in a large SUV with plenty of space for the kids. This allows you to explore off-the-beaten-track places that group trips and campervans often cannot reach.

Take advantage of our special deals and travel comfortably, complete with:

• A spacious SUV

• A navigation system

• Full insurance and low fuel costs

• Hire cars that are less than six months old

• Plenty of luggage space

• Safe and secure roads

• Pre-arranged baby car seat or booster chair

• A route with only a couple of hours between each location

Drive less, see more

We highly recommend travelling slower as a family - stay in each place for two to five nights, driving less and exploring more, keeping everyone happy. No need to rush from highlight to highlight.

If you are thinking of renting a campervan, talk to us now and discover why driving in a rental car is the best way to see Canada.

Great flights to Canada

Canada isn't that far away. A direct flight takes approximately eight hours to Quebec in the East and ten hours to Vancouver in the West. With a connection, the flight time fluctuates between 11 and 14 hours. Travelling to Canada with children may seem as though it's a bit of a mission. But it isn’t. We’ve experienced it first-hand ourselves and can offer you some great tips.

Advantages of travelling with babies and toddlers

As a specialist in travel to Canada, we can offer you the best route options, airlines, seats onboard, connections and time to travel for young families.

• Depending on your child's age, they may fly for free

• You can bring your buggy to the gate

• Skip the lines when boarding

• If you require a bassinet, enjoy the extra space in the front row

• Experience world-class service and extra support from the team of air hostesses

Take advantage of our first-hand experience and airline connections:

• Comfortable chairs, sitting together

• Endless movies, games and music

• The best flight schedule

• The most spacious seats in each class

• Guaranteed seats next to each other

• A good assortment of food and drinks for the journey

• The best price

• Carbon neutral flights each time

Sample itineraries

Your trip to Canada will represent you as a family. Take a look at some favourite trips to get inspired for your own journey. With family 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.

Start your dream family holiday here

Whether you prefer to have an adventure in the Canadian Rockies or whale-watching off the coast of British Columbia, bring your ideas to us! Take advantage of our local knowledge, and together we will create your unique, personalised family holiday that is significantly yours.

Why book with us?

Whether you have young children who love the outdoors, teenagers who crave adventure and new experiences, or grandma and grandpa coming along for the ride, your time together in Canada will create new stories that you'll be talking about for years to come. A trip of a lifetime that represents who you are as a family.

When you book your family holiday with us, your travel specialist has only one goal: to create your dream holiday and to do it properly. Make the most of your time in Canada by choosing a travel specialist that has local experience and knows Canada like the back of their hand. We are travel nerds and from our first-hand experience believe that small details lead to big differences. Get in touch to make your holiday dream a reality.