Located in central Canada, along with Saskatchewan, Manitoba’s landscapes are diverse – from the prairie grasslands in the south and west to the east’s countless lakes and forests, with a wild north stretching into sub-Arctic tundra.
The modern city of Winnipeg, the fourth largest in the country, is the provincial capital. Its situated at the mid-point between east and west coasts. Its location, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, made it an important trading post for First Nation people, thousands of years ago.
North of the province, the town of Churchill is Canada’s only seaport on the Arctic Ocean. Only accessible by air or rail, this modest community is most famous for its polar bears and is known as ‘the Polar Bear Capital of the World’.
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Trip ideas
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Churchill Tundra Lodge Adventure
Canada EscortedStay on the tundra in the midst of polar bear territory for amazing wildlife viewing
From £11370 Excluding Flights
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Classic Polar Bear Adventure
Canada EscortedMarvel at mighty polar bears, caribou and foxes on the Arctic tundra.
From £7290 Excluding Flights
Other Canada regions
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Alberta
Neighbouring British Columbia, Alberta’s western boundary runs through the spectacular Rocky Mountains. With some of the most stunning alpine landscapes within the country, this diverse province also boasts sweeping prairies, rolling farmland, lush forests and beautiful lakes.
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British Columbia
From the rugged Pacific coastline to soaring mountain peaks, via rainforests, lakes and vineyards; British Columbia’s scenic splendour provides the perfect backdrop for a Canadian adventure.
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Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador make up Canada’s most easterly province, best known for its rugged landscapes, icebergs and abundant marine wildlife. The region also boasts a colourful past influenced by marauding Vikings, indigenous Beothuck Indians, Basque whalers and a strong dose of Irish settlers.
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Ontario
Canada’s second largest province is over one million square miles stretching from the Great Lakes to the frozen shores of Hudson Bay. Much of the north is relatively inaccessible and sparsely populated, in contrast to the south with its fertile lands, home to Toronto and the famous Niagara Falls.
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Quebec
French-speaking Québec is a vast province renowned for its thriving culture, cuisine and entertainment. Venture into thick forests for the chance to see black bears and moose, while the mighty St Lawrence River offers exceptional whale watching.
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The Maritimes
Coastal charm exudes from the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island that comprise the Maritimes in eastern Canada. Picture perfect villages, a wealth of nautical history, rugged coastal scenery and rolling landscapes make this a very popular region for visitors.
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Yukon and the Northwest Territories
The Yukon and the Northwest Territories form Canada's wild frontier, with rugged landscapes, immense wilderness and a colourful history of Inuits, traders and gold prospectors.
