Expeditions

Overland Expeditions

Trans Canada

Highlights

The Trans-Canada expedition takes you from west to east across the world’s second largest county and the widest part of the American continent. We journey through the breathtaking Rocky Mountains and across the vast Canadian central plains before pushing into boreal forests home to bear, elk moose and caribou. We are off the beaten track in Ontario and Quebec before we take on the mighty Labrador - a land where time stands still and the journey takes you through little explored mountains and forests.

Celebrate your Trans Canada success with lobster in colonial St Johns, Newfoundland, before sailing for Nova Scotia, the historic Cabot Trail and Halifax.

Route Map

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Is it for me?

Number of Days/Duration	36 days (5 weeks)
Approx total miles	6,500
Accommodation	100% Hotel Bed & Breakfast
Meals Included	All Breakfasts and 5 Group Evening Meals
Culture Shock Rating	Mild
Riding Difficulty	Moderate

Riding Conditions

This ride has huge contrasts from the sweeping mountain roads over the Rockies to the central plains of Canada and then the infamous Trans Labrador Highway. The dirt roads of the Labrador are hugely changeable depending on the weather and their maintenance. Be prepared for some great challenging riding to get you to the eastern sea board.

What's Included?

Pre-Expedition:

One Days advanced rider course
One Days preparatory briefing meeting
GlobeBusters guidance handbook
Access to the GlobeBusters forum
One Days FBOS first aid course (Optional)

On the Road:

All accomodation as described
All breakfasts
One group dinner per week
Motorcycle Guide
2nd Motorcycle Guide if group is over 12 riders
Support Vehicle
Detailed daily route notes with GPS information
Sea freight of your motorcycle from UK to Vancouver (UK/EU Price Only)*
Sea freight of your motorcycle from Halifax to UK (UK/EU Price Only)*

*For a price including bespoke freight requirements please contact us.

Detailed Itinerary

Week 1 - British Columbia

Collect your bike in the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver. The roads wind through Jasper & Banff National Parks. Ride the stunning Icefields Parkway, past waterfalls, glaciers and vast snow-capped mountain peaks. Visit Radium Hot Springs and explore native culture at Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump.

Week 2 - Alberta & Ontario

Descend to the great plains and cross Alberta and Saskatchewan, the lands of the living skies, vast grain towers and heritage towns. Ride through Canada’s ‘bread basket’ and visit Winnipeg before taking the original Trans- Canada pioneer trail into Ontario.

Drift along twisting highways through rocky outcrops and forests by The Lake of the Woods. Visit the dramatic Kakabeka waterfalls before stopping by Lake Superior at Thunder Bay.

Week 3 - Quebec & Labrador

Traverse the mountainous northern shore of Lake Superior before heading into the mining hills of Eastern Ontario after Wawa. Explore northern roads less travelled, before descending to the historic city section of the expedition, Montreal and Quebec. Whale watching on the St Lawrence River. Head north through the remote province of Labrador. Take the gravel highway from ‘Manic Five’ through ghost towns and into ‘The Land God Gave to Cain’.

Week 4 - Newfoundland

The pioneering frontier town of Goose Bay. Visit Native settlements, go bear watching and explore the air force base. Take the challenge of the newly opened ‘Trans Labrador III’ piste. Cross to Newfoundland. The Gros Morne Mountains. Historic Trinity. Cape Spear – the most easterly point in the Americas. Celebrate in St Johns.

Week 5 - Nova Scotia

Ride the historic and picturesque Cabot Trail. Explore the coastal route in Nova Scotia. South to Halifax. Visit the largest Titanic victims’ graveyard. Wander through this colonial town and marvel at the living Maritime Heritage in Halifax. Our bikes are freighted and we celebrate our Pacific to Atlantic achievement!

Dates & Prices

	2014 (UK / EU) Includes Freight	2014 (Rest of World) Excludes Freight
Start Date	06 July 2014	06 July 2014
End Date	11 August 2014	11 August 2014
Rider Price	£8,995	$13,495
Pillion Price	£5,995	$9,695
Specific Prices	Single Room £2,795	Single Room $4,600
Availability	Available to book now	Available to book now
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Useful Information

Country/Region Information

Canada is the second largest county on the planet and we are riding across it at the widest part of the Americas continent, from the Pacific Ocean Coast to the Altantic. It is a country of vast distances and blessed with rich natural beauty.

Weather Information

The Trans Canada Expedition operates during the summer period, which gives us the best chance of good weather. However, we do travel far north to Labrador City and the Atlantic Coast, where we visit St Johns and Halifax will have cool summers.

Visas Information

All riders will need full, valid passports, with an expiry date at least six months after the end date of travel. UK Citizens do not normally need a visa. Citizens of other countries must check requirements.

Travel Health Information

Please refer to the advice provided by you own country's department responsible for issuing travel advice on a country by country basis. In the UK, you need to check out the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.