Sample Canada’s most European province through its cheeses, wine, sparkling lakes and delightful city streets, travelling along roads that wind past old ancestral homes, covered bridges, historic churches and chapels. Rural antique shops abound, full of charming trinkets from the past and crafts by local artisans. Come wintertime, a blanket of snow covers the landscape in a soft, white glitter. Here are a few highlights to inspire your bespoke itinerary.

Worlds both old and new meet in Quebec

From cosmopolitan Montreal to history-rich Quebec City (by way of the Eastern Townships, a Loyalist enclave of beautiful woodland biking), bike Montreal’s green alleyways—a vast network of community-beautified lanes and paths that run throughout town, ride on the famous Lachine Canal bike path, followed by a gorgeous picnic in the park, and cruise into stately North Hatley aboard Captain Ross’s 1957 mahogany boat for a sunset ride.

Montreal to Quebec City Biking

Adventure awaits at every turn, whether it be canoeing, fencing, rock climbing or taking the zodiac out on the bay. Picnic along the Chemin&nbsp;du la Fraîcheur (Route of Freshness, no less) with cider, foie gras and seasonal berries—to start. Tackle a&nbsp;Via Ferrata&nbsp;at&nbsp;Mont du Lac des Cygnes and spot Canadian wildlife up close&nbsp;on Baie Sainte Catherine.

Quebec Family

Auberge Saint-Antoine is located in the heart of Old Québec City and across the street from the&nbsp;St. Lawrence River. The five-star Relais &amp; Châteaux property&nbsp;was voted one of Travel + Leisure Magazine’s 'Top 100 Hotels on the Planet' and features&nbsp;modern guest rooms with stunning city or river views. The shops and restaurants&nbsp;of the Petit Champlain are at your doorstep, as are the city's historic sites&nbsp;and art galleries.&nbsp;

Auberge Saint-Antoine Relais & Chateaux

Originally a private lakehouse designed after George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, Manoir Hovey was converted into a hotel just after the American Civil War. The five-star Relais &amp; Châteaux&nbsp;property is located on Lake&nbsp;Massawippi, minutes from the art galleries, antique shops and quaint cafés of North Hatley. Don't miss the cheese cart at the elegant Le Hatley Restaurant, or an evening cruise on the lake.

Manoir Hovey

Inspired by its bucolic surroundings,&nbsp;this modern farmhouse was brought to life by Daniel Gauthier, one of the founders of the Cirque du Soleil. The award-winning property has various&nbsp;restaurants, a spa, thermal baths and even its own train station. It is located in charming Baie St Paul in the heart of Charlevoix, a designated UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.

Le Germain Charlevoix Hotel & Spa

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North America

North America is Butterfield &amp; Robinson’s backyard—literally—and its landscape is vast and varied. Having explored its regions since our inception, we know where (and how) to find the parts others cannot reach.&nbsp;North America offers boundless opportunities for the active traveller. From the transcendent peaks of the Canadian Rockies to the untamed wilderness of British Columbia on the west coast, the continent’s diversity is awe-inspiring. Indulge in the finest multi-cultural cuisines, venture off the beaten path and experience the vibrant heartbeat of the continent.&nbsp;The allure of North America is as expansive as its landmass, and it’s waiting to be explored.&nbsp;

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The Great North

As a Canadian travel company, it’s no surprise that Canadian trips come naturally to Butterfield &amp; Robinson.&nbsp;Years of exploring&nbsp;the best regions and building relationships with local guides and experts have enabled us to curate experiences that showcase the full breadth of this diverse country.&nbsp;From the wild landscapes of British Columbia to the awe-inspiring Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canada offers a melting pot of exploration.&nbsp;Bike, hike and walk through iconic national parks, backcountry and vineyards. Go to the water to see icebergs and whales. Delight your taste buds with local treats and wines while soaking in the architecture, art, and design of sophisticated cities like Vancouver.&nbsp;Explore Canada’s natural beauty and experience its heart.

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Private Trip Designer Tom Abraham spent his childhood staring at depictions of tigers, the Taj Mahal, the Himalayas and many more far-flung corners of the globe. Today... well, today he does pretty much the same thing, but now it's considered "research."

Tom has been designing trips for B&R since 2010, and loves pushing people outside their comfort zone, whether that’s finding a new route to explore or seeing the world from a new perspective. He’s also passionate about yacht-based group travel and the experiences that come with an adventure by sea. For him, travel is about being exposed to new and different experiences and embracing the confidence that comes from that.  

He has extensive experience with wilderness travel, only natural for someone who describes himself as a mountain man. 

He’s lived in six countries (and explored many, many more)

Tom has designed over 350 trips for B&R travellers looking for an original way to explore the world. 

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