Canada's Vancouver Island is an adventurer's dream. Sea kayak alongside a pod of orcas, watch from a Zodiac as black bear forage for crabs and mussels on shore, stroll barefoot along rainforest-lined beaches, and explore wineries, galleries and Native American art in Tofino.

With glacier hikes, river rafting, biking, rock climbing and horseback riding, your Banff & Lake Louise vacation is the ultimate family adventure. By day, hike wildflower meadows and national park trails  even trek across a glacier. Bike serene forested paths around turquoise lakes, raft the playful rapids of the Kananaskis River and ride horses with Alberta cowboys. By night, enjoy a hearty meal and the comforts of a Summit Spa, a wood-burning fireplace, and a claw-foot tub.

Hike old-growth hemlock rainforests, bike trails through wildflower meadows, and paddle rapids on the Elaho River in one of Canada's hottest vacation destinations: Whistler. Ride the gondola to the top of Whistler Mountain before trekking the last 1,000 vertical feet to the summit for jaw-dropping panoramas. Enjoy a lunch at the base of Matier Glacier and take a dip in one of three Joffre Lakes. Unwind with a scenic sunset drive, a meal at one of Whistler's tastiest restaurants, and a restful night's in your carefully selected lodge.

What better way to toast a day of hiking, biking and kayaking British Columbia's stunning grassland and mountain trails, meandering riverside pathways, turquoise lakes and hillside vineyards than with a glass of fine local wine? How about making the toast while soaking in an outdoor hot tub?

Watch bears lumbering casually along the shoreline, just yards from your Zodiac, splash barefoot along untouched Canadian beaches searching for treasures, peer skyward in awe of a 600-year-old fir tree and pedal the quiet bike paths of Gabriola Island. Enjoy a delectable meal at a local restaurant and some well-deserved R&R in the comfort of Vancouver Island's best lodges and seaside resorts.

Whistler wows with wildflowers, whitewater, wilderness and wildlife. Parents enjoy hikes and bike rides, and kids try their hands at horseback riding, mini-golf, rock climbing, bungee trampolining and rappelling. Enjoy a riverside barbecue and sunset drive along the Sea to Sky Highway. Ride the gondola to the top of Whistler Mountain and trek the last 1,000 feet to the summit for 360-degree mountain, glacier and meadow views. Unwind with a meal at one of our favorite restaurants and a restful night's sleep in your carefully selected lodge.

Sometimes called Canada's Galapagos, this archipelago is home to the native Haida people. Offering a rare flimpse into the history and culture of these artistic and powerful people, as well as abundant wildlife of the region, this trip couples cruising with hiking, sea kayaking, hot springs, and amazing wildlife viewing.