Canada & Alaska Destination Planner by Anderson Newsletter

Anderson Vacations is a Canada and Alaska tour specialist founded in 1993 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. For over two decades the company has designed guided and independent travel experiences across all ten Canadian provinces, the three northern territories, and Alaska. In 2016 Anderson Vacations joined the Adventures Abroad Group, expanding its reach while retaining its focus on authentic Canadian travel. The company is known for pairing flexible itinerary design with genuine local and Indigenous cultural encounters, taking travellers well beyond the standard tourist trail.

Canada & Alaska Destination Planner

The Canada & Alaska Destination Planner was a substantial printed guide of more than 150 pages, packed with curated tour itineraries, destination highlights, and detailed hotel and lodge information. It covered the country from coast to coast – from historic Quebec City and stylish Montreal in the east, through Ontario and the prairies, to cosmopolitan Vancouver and the mountains of the west, and on into Alaska. The planner was designed to act as a starting point for travellers who wanted to understand the full range of options before committing to a specific programme.

Travel Styles and Holiday Types

Anderson Vacations grouped its programmes into four broad categories, giving travellers a clear choice of pace and independence:

• Classic Tours – expert-led escorted group tours with a maximum of 24 passengers, inclusive meals, and three- to four-star accommodation
• Tours of Distinction – intimate groups of up to 18 people, focusing on off-the-beaten-path destinations and boutique lodge and inn stays
• Independent Travel – fully flexible self-drive, rail, or fly-drive itineraries built around the traveller's own dates and preferences
• Custom Group Tours – tailor-made programmes for clubs, societies, and corporate groups

Highlights of Canada and Alaska

The destination planner drew on Anderson Vacations' expertise to showcase the breadth of what Canada and Alaska offer. Programmes featured luxury Rocky Mountain lodge stays, wildlife watching in Yukon and the Northwest Territories, whale watching along the Pacific Coast, Indigenous cultural experiences, and city breaks in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Quebec City. Alaska itineraries included glacier cruises, Denali National Park visits, and small-ship coastal exploration. The company emphasised the flexibility to combine these elements into a single tailor-made journey rather than following a fixed group schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anderson Vacations still operating?

Yes. Anderson Vacations continues to operate as part of the Adventures Abroad Group, which acquired the company in 2016. The company is based in Calgary, Alberta, and still offers tours to Canada, Alaska, Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.

What happened to Anderson Vacations after the pandemic?

Anderson Vacations resumed operations following the COVID-19 pandemic. The company acknowledged industry-wide staffing challenges during the recovery period and subsequently relaunched with a revised management structure and updated tour programmes.

Is Anderson Vacations ABTA or ATOL protected?

Anderson Vacations is a Canadian company registered in Alberta and does not operate under UK ABTA or ATOL schemes. UK travellers booking through a UK-based agent should confirm what consumer protection applies to their specific booking.

What is the difference between a Classic Tour and a Tour of Distinction?

Classic Tours accommodate up to 24 passengers and follow well-established itineraries to popular destinations with coach transport and three- to four-star hotels. Tours of Distinction are smaller – a maximum of 18 people – and focus on less-visited locations, boutique lodges, and a more immersive pace.

Does Anderson Vacations cover all Canadian provinces and Alaska?

Yes. Anderson Vacations designs itineraries covering all ten Canadian provinces and all three northern territories, as well as Alaska. The destination planner was structured to help travellers compare different regions and build multi-stop routes across the country.

Can Anderson Vacations create a tailor-made Canada itinerary?

Yes. Alongside its set group-tour programmes, Anderson Vacations offers fully independent travel planning and custom group tours, allowing travellers to choose their own dates, transport mode, accommodation style, and combination of destinations.

This destination planner is part of the Catalink archive and may no longer be available to order. The information above describes Anderson Vacations. For current details, visit the company's official website.