Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Canada (Updated 2026)

Canada, North America
Discover Lake Louise (Spring & Fall Sightseeing)

Spring and fall is a fantastic time for sightseeing and viewing wildlife in Banff National Park. Foliage colour start to change, the first hints of …More

Spring and fall is a fantastic time for sightseeing and viewing wildlife in Banff National Park. Foliage colour start to change, the first hints of...

4 hours 15 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$87
Relaxing Wine Tour through Niagara's Wine Country

Relax and spend time with friends and family on this afternoon tasting tour through Niagara's famous wine country. Visit THREE different wineries and sample a …More

Relax and spend time with friends and family on this afternoon tasting tour through Niagara's famous wine country. Visit THREE different wineries and sample a...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$93
Icefields Parkway Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Experience the Icefields Parkway on a flexible GPS-guided audio driving tour between Jasper and Lake Louise. Commentary plays automatically, and the route can be enjoyed …More

Experience the Icefields Parkway on a flexible GPS-guided audio driving tour between Jasper and Lake Louise. Commentary plays automatically, and the route can be enjoyed...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$9
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)

For one of the most rewarding museum experiences in the National Capital Region, don’t miss the Canadian Museum of History. Designed by Indigenous architect Douglas …More

For one of the most rewarding museum experiences in the National Capital Region, don’t miss the Canadian Museum of History. Designed by Indigenous architect Douglas...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$21
Toronto Distillery District: Whisky Exploration Game and Tour

Discover Toronto’s Distillery District by following clues and solving puzzles on your phone. Play our engaging exploration game, reenacting the role of Rocco Perri’s ghost, …More

Discover Toronto’s Distillery District by following clues and solving puzzles on your phone. Play our engaging exploration game, reenacting the role of Rocco Perri’s ghost,...

65 to 95 minutes Free Cancellation
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4 Hours Private Quebec City Guided Tour

Quebec Limo Service offers a 4H private guided city tour. Up to 6 passengers can take place in our Chrysler Pacifica minivan. This tour will …More

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Quebec Limo Service offers a 4H private guided city tour. Up to 6 passengers can take place in our Chrysler Pacifica minivan. This tour will...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$391
Wine, Beer, Cider, Spirit - Something for Everyone Tour

In addition to its extraordinary scenery, the Niagara region is also celebrated for its exceptional beverages— and this half-day tour makes it easy to discover …More

In addition to its extraordinary scenery, the Niagara region is also celebrated for its exceptional beverages— and this half-day tour makes it easy to discover...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$150
Niagara Falls Festival of Lights Tour from Toronto

Embrace the season on a sparkling Niagara Falls winter excursion. Depart Toronto in a comfortable tour to Niagara Falls. Enjoy Maple Leaf Place—maple syrup, fresh …More

Embrace the season on a sparkling Niagara Falls winter excursion. Depart Toronto in a comfortable tour to Niagara Falls. Enjoy Maple Leaf Place—maple syrup, fresh...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$71
Butchart Gardens and Victoria Tour from Vancouver

Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is located on gorgeous Vancouver Island and is considered one of the world’s most beautiful cities. It is famous …More

Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is located on gorgeous Vancouver Island and is considered one of the world’s most beautiful cities. It is famous...

14 hours Free Cancellation
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$255
Rafting on Athabasca River Mile 5 in Jasper

Experience Jasper's Athabasca River Mile 5 run! Enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery on this 2-hour round trip adventure. The Athabasca River Mile 5 run is …More

Experience Jasper's Athabasca River Mile 5 run! Enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery on this 2-hour round trip adventure. The Athabasca River Mile 5 run is...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$79
Johnston Canyon Evening Icewalk

Johnston Canyon is one of Banff National Park’s most popular hiking spots, but most people don’t think to experience it at night. Your headlight (yours …More

Johnston Canyon is one of Banff National Park’s most popular hiking spots, but most people don’t think to experience it at night. Your headlight (yours...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$78
Audain Art Museum Admission Ticket

The Audain Art Museum opened in 2016 and was founded by Vancouver home builder and philanthropist Michael Audain and his wife Yoshiko Karasawa. The 56,000 …More

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The Audain Art Museum opened in 2016 and was founded by Vancouver home builder and philanthropist Michael Audain and his wife Yoshiko Karasawa. The 56,000...

1 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$17
Whale Watching Adventure from Vancouver BC

Join us on an exhilarating adventure on board our whale watch vessel. Choose from our semi-enclosed boat or large open air vessel as we cross …More

Join us on an exhilarating adventure on board our whale watch vessel. Choose from our semi-enclosed boat or large open air vessel as we cross...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$169
Private | Calgary City Highlights Walking Tour

This 2-3 hours Private Walking Tour of Calgary's Highlights will connect you to the city through the eyes of a local guide. Together we will …More

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This 2-3 hours Private Walking Tour of Calgary's Highlights will connect you to the city through the eyes of a local guide. Together we will...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$139
Squamish Via Ferrata Adventure

Via Ferrata is a fun mix of hiking and climbing for non-climbers! Via Ferrata, is a vertical adventure, assisted by metal rungs, bridges, and a …More

Via Ferrata is a fun mix of hiking and climbing for non-climbers! Via Ferrata, is a vertical adventure, assisted by metal rungs, bridges, and a...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$82
Toronto Craft Brewery Tour

Visit THREE Toronto Craft Breweries, try over 20oz of delicious thirst quenching craft beer samples. Get a look behind the scenes at how the breweries …More

Visit THREE Toronto Craft Breweries, try over 20oz of delicious thirst quenching craft beer samples. Get a look behind the scenes at how the breweries...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$78
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley

This Tour is NOT just a Wine Tour but also History and Nature Tour. One hour from Halifax is Wolfville & Grand Pre National Historic …More

This Tour is NOT just a Wine Tour but also History and Nature Tour. One hour from Halifax is Wolfville & Grand Pre National Historic...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$126
Elora Self-Guided Bike Tour: Gorge, Mill & Grand River.

Come experience the sights, sounds, and history of Elora as we cycle along the Elora Gorge, Elora's historic downtown core, and a myriad of bicycle …More

Come experience the sights, sounds, and history of Elora as we cycle along the Elora Gorge, Elora's historic downtown core, and a myriad of bicycle...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$8
4-Hour Sailing Adventure on The Strait of Juan de Fuca

Sailing on Starlight or PrimeTime in the Strait of Juan de Fuca is different each time. From Humpbacks, Orcas, Sea lions, Seals, Eagles and water …More

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Sailing on Starlight or PrimeTime in the Strait of Juan de Fuca is different each time. From Humpbacks, Orcas, Sea lions, Seals, Eagles and water...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$129
Banff National Park & Gondola Day Tour from Calgary or Banff

Discover Banff National Park with us on a guided day tour from Calgary or Banff. Enjoy approximately 90 minutes to explore Banff town’s shops and …More

Discover Banff National Park with us on a guided day tour from Calgary or Banff. Enjoy approximately 90 minutes to explore Banff town’s shops and...

9 to 11 hours Free Cancellation
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$85
Tandem Parasailing Experience in Kelowna

Enjoy and parasailing experience with your friends. The price is per person, Parasailing is the most popular Family activity in Kelowna during the summer months. …More

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Enjoy and parasailing experience with your friends. The price is per person, Parasailing is the most popular Family activity in Kelowna during the summer months....

10 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
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$100
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