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The city beach at English Bay.

Nine ways to see one of the world’s most beautiful cities

With its shimmering harbour and tiara of snowcapped peaks, it’s little wonder Vancouver consistently rates in lists of the world’s most attractive and liveable cities.

  • by Julie Miller
A post-surf hot shower is just a short walk away at the beautifully appointed Wickaninnish Inn

The luxury seaside stay putting Canada’s surf capital on the map

From the frigid depths of the Pacific Ocean to the summit of snow-capped peaks, Vancouver Island is a feast for the eyes, body and senses.

  • by Julie Miller
Otherworldly vistas appear through the glass-dome roof at every turn.

This extraordinary train journey is an unforgettable bucket-list item

It may be on the other side of the world, but this iconic trip is hugely popular with Australians.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
Vancouver.

Port guide: Vancouver, Canada

One of the world’s most organised cruise terminals makes for an easy arrival in a city happily married to the sea.

  • by Brian Johnston
Both ports are a hop from cafes, markets and retail shops.

Port guide: Quebec City, Canada

Ships dock either at Vieux-Port or adjacent Basse-Ville and you’re a hop from cafes, a farmers’ market, and plenty of shopping.

  • by Brian Johnston
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Still one of the world’s most glamorous hotel brands … Mandarin Oriental Singapore.

Traveller Awards: Hall of Fame – the legends of travel

We salute our icons of travel, those consistently excellent places or brands that deliver time and time again.

  • by Traveller team
Malahat SkyWalk, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. 
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Traveller Awards: 10 of the greatest innovations in travel

From a cutting-edge airline cabin to a trailblazing way to experience the outback, these new experiences are the ones you’ll want.

  • by Traveller team
WestJet’s UltraBasic fare allows for no luggage (not even carry-on), no allocated seat and you have to board last.
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Air travel

‘No frills’ an understatement: The world’s worst airline ticket has arrived

This airline’s new ultra-basic ticket is the most rudimentary plane ticket ever sold. And it could well indicate the beginning of a wider trend.

  • by Greg Dickinson
Get your kicks on Route 66 in the US.

Next great journeys: Five road trips you must do

Forget waiting until 2026 to get your kicks. Here are four alternative (and one quintessential) road trips you should take right now.

  • by Katrina Lobley
Trav-canada-20240406 Canada’s two smallest provinces – Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island ; text by Kerry van der Jagt
(handout photo supplied via journalist for use in Traveller, no syndication)Old Town Lunenburg is one of the best examples of a British Colonial village in North America

Canada’s breathtaking Musical Coast is unlike anywhere on Earth

There’s plenty to sing about on a tour of the country’s two smallest provinces – Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

  • by Kerry van der Jagt

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