Grizzly Bear West Coast Tour
Classic Canadian Tours is thrilled to present the one day Grizzly Bear Tour. On this magnificent one day tour, you will board a chartered aircraft and fly nonstop from Calgary or Edmonton to Prince Rupert, BC where you will be shuttled to a fully weatherproof 72 foot catamaran. Then, you will begin the 7 hour tour to the pristine wilderness of the Khutzeymateen, home of the largest population of grizzly bears anywhere on earth. Along the way you will see a variety of wildlife and be fascinated with stories of historic villages. In 2019, we are pleased to have Brian Keating, as a guest naturalist on our May 25th and June 22nd tours from Calgary.
2019 dates are:
Calgary:
Saturday, May 25th
Saturday, June 22nd
Edmonton:
Saturday, June 8th
Beluga Whale Tour
Thousands of beluga whales descend upon Churchill every summer and this two day tour is the perfect way to enjoy this amazing experience. In addition to the whales you will enjoy the Prince of Whales Fort tour and a cultural and heritage tour of Churchill and the area. Join Classic Canadian Tours for a Beluga Whale Tour departing Friday, July 5th, 2019 from Calgary.
Haida Gwaii Tour - New for 2019
Visit Haida Gwaii and experience a world of
intrigue, adventure and undeniable breathtaking beauty. Our Haida Gwaii tour
begins in Calgary or Vancouver , with a flight to Sandspit and short ferry ride to Queen
Charlotte City. Also known as the
Galapagos of the North, Haida Gwaii is a pristine archipelago on the west coast
of British Columbia steeped in the history of the Haida People dating back over
10,000 years. Discover the culture both past and present as we explore these
incredible islands. Summer solstice is a perfect time to enjoy the west
coast. On the final day we will be
transferred to the airport for the flight back to Calgary. This
fully guided 5 night tour departing from Calgary or Vancouver on Monday, June 17th,
returning Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 is sold out.
Newfoundland Adventure
Classic Canadian Tours has teamed up with Newfoundland experts, Wildland Tours, to bring you an east coast adventure. Experience the world's largest gathering of humpback whales and a fabulous diversity of marine wildlife. Small groups and giant landscapes are featured. Newfoundland Adventure tours depart each Sunday, June through July.
Northern Lights Tour, February 2019
Enjoy Northern Light viewing from a cozy cabin or wall tent with a fireplace to keep you warm. Join Classic Canadian Tours on Alberta Family Day weekend, February 15th - 18th, 2019 for a fun-filled time in Whitehorse, Yukon. This fully guided package includes return airfare from Calgary or Edmonton to Whitehorse, 3 evenings of Northern Light viewing (conditions permitting), 3 hotel nights, a city tour, Yukon Wildlife Preserve and Takhini Hot Springs. There is also optional activities, such as the Ultimate Winter Experience and dog sledding, that can be added to your Sunday itinerary. Please see Optional Activities for details.
Tour dates are from Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver; depart Friday, February 15th return Monday, February 18th, 2019.; SOLD OUT
Northern Lights Tour, March 2019
Enjoy Northern Light viewing from a cozy cabin or wall tent with a fireplace to keep you warm. March 15th to 17th, 2019, join Classic Canadian Tours for a fun-filled time in Whitehorse, Yukon. This package includes return airfare from Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver to Whitehorse, 2 evenings of Northern Light viewing (conditions permitting), 2 hotel nights, a city tour, and Yukon Wildlife Preserve, transfers in Whitehorse and guided tours.
We have partnered with Northern Tales to offer this spectacular weekend. Their guides are fully trained for all aspects of this tour. They will help you set-up your camera on a tri-pod to take photo’s as you watch the eerie, sulphurous-green sheen begin to ripple into an ebb and flow, slowly growing and then waving and dancing as if it were happy. It’s a spectacular and mystical evening experience. During the day you will take the City Tour and visit the Yukon Wildlife Preserve.
March tour dates are Friday, March 15th, returning Sunday, March 17th, 2019.
Northern Lights Tour, September 2019
Enjoy Northern Light viewing from a cozy cabin or wall tent with a fireplace to keep you warm. Join Classic Canadian Tours September 20th to 22nd for a fun-filled time in Whitehorse, Yukon. This fully guided package includes return airfare from Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver to Whitehorse, 2 evenings of Northern Light viewing (conditions permitting), 2 hotel nights, a city tour, and Yukon Wildlife Preserve. There is also an optional Carcross Tour offered that can be added to your Saturday itinerary. Please see Optional Activities for details. September tour dates are Friday, September 20th, returning Sunday, September 22nd, 2019.
Newfoundland Viking Tour
Classic Canadian Tours has teamed up with Newfoundland experts, Wildland Tours, to bring you the Viking Trail Experience on the west coast of Newfoundland. Journey through time to learn about the birth of a continent and the death of an ocean. Walk in the footsteps of the New World's first peoples and explore the home of the first Viking explorers. This exciting 8 day holiday starts and ends in Deer Lake, Newfoundland.
Tours are offered on select Sunday's from June through September.
Polar Bear Safari
Experience a one day jet excursion from Calgary, Edmonton or Saskatoon to polar bear country in Churchill, Manitoba. Witness polar bears in their natural environment as they migrate toward the coast in anticipation of freeze-up and to access their favourite diet of ringed seals. A Tundra Buggy® will transport you across the terrain, to view the polar bears in a comfortable and safe manner. Classic Canadian Tours offers 6 departures this fall.
Fall 2019 Polar Bear Safari Tour dates are:
From Calgary:
- Sunday, October 20th
- Friday, November 1st
- Saturday, November 2nd
- Friday, November 8th
From Edmonton:
- Saturday, October 26th
From Saskatoon:
- Sunday, November 10th
Yukon Gold Self Guided
Classic Canadian Tours sets out to capture the beauty, history and mystique of the Klondike gold rush with our Yukon Gold Self Guided package. This 6 night stay, fly-in package is designed for the independent, time sensitive traveler as you will touch down upon locations that truly characterize the Yukon.
This self guided tour package is offered weekly; departing each Wednesday and returning the following Tuesday by commercial jet from Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton Airports from May 22nd through September 3rd, 2019. You can also choose to begin the package in Whitehorse by providing your own transportation from your home city to Whitehorse. This tour package is subject to space availability at the time of booking.
Yukon Klondike Self Guided
See the Yukon and Alaska in this 5 night fly-in Yujkon Klondike self guided tour package designed for the independent traveler to experience the best of the north. Touchdown upon the City of Whitehorse, the White Pass Railroad, the port of Skagway, and Dawson City.
This self guided tour package is offered weekly; departing each Wednesday and returning the following Monday by commercial jet from Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton Airports from May 22nd through September 2nd, 2019. You can also choose to begin the package in Whitehorse by providing your own transportation from your home city to Whitehorse. This tour package is subject to space availability at the time of booking.
Yukon Wildlife and Historical Tour
Join hosted group from June 20 - 27, 2019 as we take in the history, native culture, wildlife and splendour of the Yukon. Skagway, Whitehorse and Dawson City are visited as we track the gold rush route. If you can make these dates, we consider this Yukon tour to be our best value of 2019. Departures are from Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. This tour is sold out but we can put you on our waitlist.