It’s hard to believe that you’re just a stone’s throw from the heart of a bustling city, but that’s the plan at Fort Whyte Alive, an outdoor lover’s playground where the bison roam and the humans have fun all day.

In the land of the Midnight Sun, it’s hard to sleep but it’s not the light keeping you awake. It’s the excitement.

Camping in winter?

Sure. With your own heated yurt, camping in the Canadian wilderness becomes comfortable, even magical.

Blanketed in snow, the silence is broken only by a hooting owl or the howl of a wolf.

There are two kinds of people in the world: Those who love camping and those who don’t. If camping is not your thing, you can still bond with the great outdoors, enjoy its sights and sounds, and still be comfy and cozy. Wilderness accommodations combine the best of nature and nurture.

Snowmobilers – rev your engines! And get ready for another epic ride in some of Canada’s snowmobiling hotspots.

Rideau Canal Skateway, Ottawa, Ontario

I’m a life-long skier who married a non-skier. My husband’s travel dreams never included boots and goggles. That situation might challenge some couples, families or groups, but choosing spectacular Whistler-Blackcomb as my ski destination solves the problem. The resort area offers so much beyond skiing and boarding that no one ever gets bored.

The Sunshine Coast – situated just 40 minutes by ferry northwest of Vancouver – is best known as a quaint getaway of historic villages and seaside parks.

Ride a new luxury train from Québec City along the riverside Charlevoix region to La Malbaie, dining on regional cuisine created by a top chef.