Post-Election Canadian Escapes

Collette's Canadian Rockies itinerary takes guests from Vancouver to Alberta to see the picturesque Moraine Lake.
Collette’s Canadian Rockies itinerary takes guests from Vancouver to Alberta to see the picturesque Moraine Lake.

Look no further than our neighbor to the north to provide the ideal destination to escape from this year’s election hoopla.

Travelers can escapes the States after the election with Collette, who is offering seven 7- to 11-day Canada itineraries, including the 9-day Canadian Rockies by Train, starting at $3,249 pp dbl including accommodations and 13 meals. The once-in-a-lifetime overnight train journey takes guests from Vancouver aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian to Jasper, to see the Maligne Canyon; Icefields Parkway, for a Glacier Experience across the Columbia Icefield or a walk on the glacier skywalk; and Alberta to see the Moraine Lake, Bow Falls and the Hoodoos. For more information, visit gocollette.com.

Meanwhile, Virtuoso recommends Fogo Island Inn, off the northeast coast of Newfoundland, as an election escape. Virtuoso guests of the 29-room boutique property receive an upgrade upon arrival, daily full breakfast for up to two guests and a resort or hotel credit equivalent to $100 to be used during guests’ stay. Situated along Iceberg Alley, all of Fogo Island Inn’s suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows with ocean views. Amenities include a 48-seat dining room, 35-seat lounge and a library. Fogo Island Inn also offers a range of land- and ocean-based experiences and activities for guests including caribou tracking, berry foraging, nature hikes, and birdwatching. For more information, visit virtuoso.com.