CANADA

CALGARY (YYC)

Calgary, the vibrant “Stampede City” of Alberta, is a sophisticated urban hub where rugged Western heritage meets modern cosmopolitan flair. Framed by the majestic peaks of the Canadian Rockies and the winding Bow River, the city is famous for the Calgary Stampede, the world’s largest outdoor rodeo held every July. Visitors enjoy panoramic views from the Calgary Tower, explore the whimsical Rock Garden, or walk the historic streets of Heritage Park. As a sun-drenched gateway to five UNESCO World Heritage sites, Calgary offers a perfect blend of high-energy festivals, elite dining, and breathtaking wilderness access.

HALIFAX (YHZ)

Perched on one of the world’s largest natural harbors, Halifax is a spirited maritime capital where 18th-century military history meets a thriving modern waterfront. The city’s skyline is crowned by the star-shaped Halifax Citadel, a 19th-century fortress where the daily Noon Gun has echoed since 1857. Travelers can stroll the four-kilometer Harbourwalk, visit the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic to see Titanic artifacts, or find tranquility in the Halifax Public Gardens, a rare Victorian masterpiece. The city hums with energy as a gateway to the UNESCO-listed Old Town Lunenburg and the rugged beauty of Peggy’s Cove.

SEPT-ILES (YZV)

Sept-Îles, a coastal powerhouse on Quebec’s North Shore, is where industrial might meets the raw beauty of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This “City of Seven Islands” serves as the vital jumping-off point for Anticosti Island, accessible via Sept-Îles Airport (YZV). Visitors explore the namesake archipelago to hike Grande Basque Island or marvel at the bird sanctuary on Corossol Island. The city’s dual heritage is showcased at the Shaputuan Museum, celebrating Innu culture, and the Vieux-Poste fur-trading replica. After a day of whale watching, travelers head to the Old Port to savor world-class snow crab and shrimp.