Canada / CANADIAN WINTER EXPERIENCES & THE CANADIAN ARCTIC

Callaghan Cruiser Snowmobile Tour

Journey through the pristine Callaghan Valley to the historic Northair Goldmine site for a fabulous introduction to the backcountry . Follow wide , winding trails to an open play area . Experience the perfect mix of easy riding and spectacular scenery – ideal for first time snowmobilers , double riders and families !

Wilderness Run Snowmobile Tour

Carve your way through the remote backcountry of the Callaghan Valley to our rustic cabin on Sproatt Mountain . Rugged BC wilderness surrounds you while you ride through thickly forested trails and across frozen lakes . Discover awe-inspiring landscapes and experience the excitement and freedom of a truly Canadian backcountry adventure .

From $ 119 Winter Experience From $ 159

Winter Experience

Mountain Safari Snowmobile Tour

Be thrilled by the sensation of driving or share this mountain experience with a friend as you embark on a classic après tour . Meander through old growth forest at dusk , then on to our mid-mountain playground on your way to the charming Crystal Hut . Enjoy a warm snack , then step out onto the deck of the rustic alpine cabin to take in the panoramic mountain views .

Medicine Trail Snowshoe Tour

Trek through a forest full of mystery along an old trapper ’ s path , deep into a special ancient forest in the Callaghan Valley . Learn traditional knowledge and sample healing teas from the plants that grow along the Medicine Trail . Hear about the area ’ s traditional uses and ways of the past . Let your imagination go as you gaze upon giant cedar , fir and hemlock .

From $ 125 Winter Experience From $ 89

Winter Experience

Mountain Top Fondue by Snowmobile or Snowcat Northwest Passage Expedition

Unique , distinguished and one of a kind ! For an exclusive dining experience , journey to the quaint and charming Crystal Hut , perched atop Blackcomb Mountain at 6,000 feet . Drive your own snowmobile or share with a friend , or choose to ride in the comfort of the luxury , heated 19-passenger Snowcat .

Enjoy your chef ' s local interpretation of a traditional candle-lit fondue dinner accompanied by wine , followed by fresh baked pie served hot from the wood-fired oven . From the deck of the rustic cabin , enjoy a rich array of alpine colours and panoramic views of the surrounding Coast Mountain Range and the twinkling lights of Whistler Village below . The evening is complete with live entertainment featuring local up-and-coming musicians .

Over 150 years ago , an expedition led by Sir John Franklin set out to find the “ Northwest Passage ”, a route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Arctic Ocean . The expedition ' s two vessels and all its men disappeared , sparking an enduring mystery that has intrigued and gripped the imagination of Canadians ever since . A new chapter in this tale was written in September 2014 , when a joint government / private expedition located the final resting place of the HMS Erebus ( one of Franklin ' s lost ships ), in the frigid waters of the Victoria Strait . In this Arctic voyage , you will join One Ocean Expeditions as they navigate their modern expedition vessel through the very same waters and wonder about the fate of these early Arctic explorers .

Taste of the Arctic Spring Arctic Safari

Revel in an Arctic spring with an array of activities from snowmobiling and dog sledding to ice fishing and igloo building , and experience the traditional Inuit way of life . Travel north to Iqaluit , Nunavut ’ s capital , from Ottawa on a short three hour flight and experience all that an Arctic spring has to offer . Led by Inuit guides who live and breathe the great outdoors , you ’ ll develop a deeper appreciation for the Arctic . Your itinerary combines the best of the early spring season and a few of Iqaluit ’ s top highlights and attractions . Then , after a full day of discovery , relax and keep an eye out for possible northern lights in the evening sky .

The expedition begins by exploring Greenland ’ s dramatic fjords and dynamic maritime communities . The great Icefjord at Ilulissat , a UNESCO World Heritage Site and source of the majority of the icebergs in the North Atlantic , is one of many highlights along Greenland ’ s spectacular western coastline . Across the Davis Strait in Nunavut , the Canadian Arctic experience begins in Qikiqtarjuaq . As you head north , opportunities to see polar bears , whales , and musk ox abound on Devon Island , while Prince Leopold Island remains one of Canada ’ s best birding areas . Abandoned RCMP and HBC posts offer a haunting glimpse into the region ’ s rich history of exploration and trade . At Beechey Island , pay your respects at the graves of three of Sir John Franklin ’ s men , along with a crewmember from the search ship , Investigator .

From prices for accommodation are ‘ per room ’ and sightseeing are ‘ per person ’. www . andersonvacations . ca