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The north of Canada is being touted
as the perfect destination to appeal
to adventurous UK travellers, as
Robin Searle and Rob Gill explain
Northern Canada is one of the best
places to see the aurora borealis
W
hen Canadian secretary of The Canadian authorities believe that the
WILDERNESS.
state for tourism Diane range of activities and experiences on offer Canada’s far north is perfect for customers
Ablonczy visited the UK trade in the north will appeal to visitors from who want to explore some of the planet’s
recently, you would have been the UK and Ireland who are drawn to most remote and wild areas – as long as
forgiven for thinking her focus would be destinations such as New Zealand. they don’t expect great luxury, writes Rob Gill.
solely on the next Winter Olympics. Among the options being promoted are Areas such as the Yukon, Northwest Terri-
With the games taking place in Whistler cruising, northern lights itineraries, tories and Nunavut offer true wildernesses
in 2010, Canada will have the chance to diamond tourism and the opportunity to with abundant wildlife and great scenery.
showcase itself on a world stage. But while experience Inuit and First Nations culture. These specialist holidays are likely to be of
there are no doubts that the event will be “We recognise that there is rigorous interest to the experienced traveller. Visitors
a great boon for Canada (see page 70), competition from other countries which are will also need fairly deep pockets as packages
Ablonczy is also keen to sing the praises of promoting what they have to offer, but it’s are expensive compared with southern
the north. not necessarily comparing apples with Canada. Most holidays cost several thousand
“I have a specific mandate from the prime apples,” says Ablonczy. pounds per person because of the high cost
minister to advance northern tourism, and “We believe we can appeal to visitors of getting to these remote regions.
we believe it will be of particular appeal to who enjoy wide open spaces and authentic
UK visitors,” she explains. “The Olympics is experiences, and when you combine those
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a great window for a host country, but we experiences with the safety and comfort of The most widely available packages to
need to make sure that we find the balance travel we think it is a proposition that truly Canada’s far north are the trips to see the
to show what else we have to offer.” can’t be bettered.” Turn to 68
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