✈️  Fun Trip Ideas for Summer & Fall 2025

Summer of 2025 is arriving and a lot of Americans don’t have travel plans. Travel surveys show travelers have put off their trips due to economic or political friction issues.

But when the summer heat and sunshine arrive, we’re longing to lounge on a beautiful sandy beach, sitting back in a comfy cottage beside a lake with a campfire, riding a gondola up a mountain, or enjoying a nature tour and seeing things you’ve never seen before.  There’s going to be some sudden choices, but you’ll want your travel choices to be well-informed and provide the best experience for your travel dollar.

For Americans, 2025 should be a year to explore North America, sort of as a staycation, but not really. What you likely need is a trip out of your local region and state, getting away to a place that’s truly unique where your mind can open and breathe. A vacation is a break from the common grind to let you restore your life force. As it turns out, there is a speical place that’s the perfect choice giving you all you want and more, affordably.

North of the US border in Canada, you’re going to find experiences you won’t have in the US.  Canada is delighted to welcome US tourists and we don’t get enough of you up here. Despite the political climate, Canadians enjoy hosting our American friends and sharing the wonders of our land. And you’ll enjoy a different culture, but one that’s still comfortable — low friction and low cost!

And you won’t be complaining about the lower lower prices and the 36 cent boost on your US dollar. You can explore some very compelling destination and experience options from coast to coast, from the Island of Newfoundland (very popular now) to the culture, cuisine and architecture of Quebec, to the freshwater marvel of the Ontario’s Lake country, out to the soaring majesty of the Rocky Mountains and Coastal Mountains of Alberta and British Columbia. It’s a 4860 mile wide nature preserve ready to make you feel fresh, new and alive. Let’s explore the main regions so you can then explore deeper into the benefits of each on your own.

Epic Vacations in Canada

Let’s explore some epic Canadian places to create great fun and memories for you and your family.

Smack dab in the middle of Canada is Toronto, Ontario, on the shore of Lake Ontario, in the area called the Golden Horseshoe. In Toronto, you’ll be thrilled with a glass elevator ride up to the top of the CN Tower for impressive views all around. Book a cruise of the Toronto harbor, islands and waterfront, catch a major league baseball game at Roger’s Centre (SkyDome) and visit the downtown Aquarium. Whatever your tastes, you’ll find many museums, restaurants, and marketplaces.  With a taste of Toronto enjoyed, you can plan a trip to north of the city for a day at the beach at the world’s longest freshwater beach – Wasaga Beach. It’s safe for kids and offers 16 miles of sand and waves that your kids will never forget. And about 100 miles north of Toronto is the Muskoka cottage region. You might rent a cottage by a lake for campfires, fishing and canoeing.

On the east coast, in Newfoundland, you’ll meet Canada’s most likable and down to earth citizens. The major city of St Johns is a seaside community giving your family a taste of the Canadian eastern Maritime life (a little different than Maine). Against a backdrop of the St Johns Harbor and surrounding hills, you’ll wander through national historic sites, see the Titanic Ship Museum and stone towers built centuries ago. Slow down and enjoy a walking tour of The Battery a historic neighborhood with colorful houses clinging to the cliffs, offering scenic views and a glimpse into Newfoundland’s past, and Jellybean Row, iconic colorful houses which line the steep hillsides and narrow streets of the downtown. Enjoy the new Titanic and Iceberg Exhibit and perhaps take a bus tour of St Johns that includes the nearby Cape Spear Lighthouse, the most eastern point in North America. And while on the topic of unique experiences, Newfoundland’s sumptuous seafood cuisine is a must do from clams to lobster and cod dishes.

The Province of Quebec is special to many Americans given the use of French language and the unique culture. While not France, Quebec offers an imaginative and creative approach to living. A unique trip will include to visit the art galleries, museums, and its exceptional restaurants where you can sample French-inspired cuisine.  The city of Quebec is notable with its centuries old neighborhoods giving a glimpse back into Canada’s pioneering past. Enjoy the impressive architecture of Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac and the Citadelle of Quebec. You’ll find the Quebec City boat cruise tours amazing passing the epic Montmorency Falls, whales, and Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Sanctuary.

Calgary and the Alberta Rocky Mountains are an exceptional contrast in geography and culture. Landing in the Calgary airport you’ll be immediately immersed in the Western Canadian culture. In July, the Calgary Stampede welcomes a million+ visitors. It is North America’s top rodeo where cowboys, cowgirls, horses and bulls compete for big prizes. Walk Calgary’s +15 walkways that connect many of the buildings in downtown Calgary and walk the paved trail downtown along the Bow River. If you’re enjoying a week’s stay, you might have time for a bike ride, play some golf, and try plenty of Western Canada’s tasty food. And a trip to Calgary often comes with a drive to Banff. You can take bus tours, and enjoy the incredible beauty of Banff National Park, only 90 miles to the west, it’s the Yosemite Park and Yellowstone Park of Western Canada. Go vertical in the Rocky Mountains with a ride on the Banff Sulphur mountain gondola to enjoy incredible views of the Bow Valley from 8000 altitude.

Many tourists visit Canada’s most famous castle, the Banff Springs Hotel. You might enjoy playing golf on its impressive 19-hole course. Banff’s quaint townsite, a true mountain town has all you could want from wonderful walks to unbelievably good restaurants, some offering front row seats to Banff Avenue. Not fa away is the incredible beauty of Moraine Lake and Lake Louise. Johnston’s Canyon and a drive along Bow Valley Parkway make for a very fulfilling adventure.  For upscale luxury travelers and couples, the Rocky Mountaineer Train Trip is worth a look. You can travel from Vancouver to Calgary or vice versa passing through mountain ranges, a scene so beautiful it’s a challenge to describe in words.

On Canada’s Western Coast is Canada’s favorite place to live and vacation. Vancouver, BC is often regarded as the most beautiful city in the world, with its seaside location surrounded by a stunning mountain backdrop. Besides museums, aquariums and harbor tours, Vancouver has beaches, spectacular hiking trails, and world-renowned restaurants to dine at. Take a tour of what is a truly interesting city that includes unique museums that include native Canadian art pieces, totem poles, and public art displays. Drive the Sea to Sky highway up to world famous Whistler resort, one of the premier skiing and mountain biking resorts on the planet. Try the gondola up to the top of Whistler mountain and then the peak-to-peak gondola ride for a thrilling high-altitude experience.

There’s so much more possible in your Canadian adventure and as you continue your trip research, you’ll find more than you can fit in. It might be wise to consult with a travel advisor about workable trip packages, personalized to satisfy your joy of travel.

A trip to beautiful, nature-filled Canada is a way to cleanse and awaken your soul, rejuvenating your joy of living, to appreciate what life can offer. Canada is just one of many countries that make up the best memories of a lifetime but your vacation here will be one of the treasures of your life.  Book your trip soon!

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