Quebec City → Southampton (18 nights)

Prepare to encounter a province thriving with culture and cuisine, history and heritage, and so much more. Explore impressive architecture, intriguing history, imposing landmarks and the treasured streets of UNESCO praised Old Quebec. Relax at Parisian-style bistros and modern art exhibitions or choose to partake in thrilling alfresco pursuits. Delve deep into nature to kayak through a fjord, walk the width of Montmorency Falls, zipline, paddleboard, surf and mountain bike in tranquil settings. Home to capital Montréal and an incredibly friendly nation, there’s something for everyone in this mostly French speaking region.

Submerge into the almost hypnotic nature at the heart of The River Saguenay. Explore the raw beauty and protected wildlife within the Saguenay Fjord. Purify in a biome boreal forest under the canopy cover of climate-transforming coniferous trees. Learn about Canadian history, see black bears in their natural environment and embark on a wealth of activities from helicopter to kayak, sailing to skiing. Relax and restore in this natural habitat of mountains, valleys and forestry - for as far as the eye can see.

Heed the calm of the wilds in Sept-Îles, famed for its immense landscape of forests, lakes, and mountains. Ponder the soulful sounds of tides lapping on long stretches of sandy beaches and stroll the Vieux-Quai promenade to museums, shops and cafés serving ‘fruit de mer’. Walk the salt marshes and sculptures of Aylmer-Whittom Park or venture inland, seeking sacred sanctuaries of the Innu First Nations Peoples, to Lac des Rapides to kayak, canoe and cycle a mirrored lake reflecting soaring pines. Boat to Grand Basque Island, in the heart of the grandeur, or navigate the St. Lawrence River seeking ghostly water sprays from minke and humpback whales.

Recharge on an escape to the Mingan Archipelago National Park. Visit historical sites amid an array of protected islands wrapped in sea-sculpted limestone. Discover impressive fossils on Niapiskau Island and wind your way through a rich array of flora and fauna on Quarry Island. Wander inland to the eco-friendly boreal forest where you’ll uncover impressive ancient limestone monuments. Tread quietly across pebble strewn beaches and striking coastal scenery to watch playful seals below soaring seabirds and meet the local Innu people to immerse in thousand-year culture.

In a corner of the world where everything is extraordinary, Corner Brook raises the bar on natural beauty. Shaped by billion-year-old glaciers and shifting tectonic plates, the forested terrain undulates between surreal and dramatic. Start with breath-taking views from the monument honouring Captain James Cook, who first mapped this area and the stunning Bay of Islands in 1867. Head to Humber Valley, winding through the Long Range Mountains which are particularly striking during Fall’s leaf-peeping season then hike into the fantastic Tablelands Trail in the UNESCO-approved Gros Morne National Park, to marvel at Earth’s mantle, dramatic fjords and towering cliffs. Count caribou, watch for whales, and dine on the Atlantic’s best cold-water salmon.

Feel the magnetic lure of adventure at the world’s northernmost capital. Mystical landscapes promise dramatic snow-capped volcanoes, ice fields and mountains for thrilling quests; explore by helicopter, ride Icelandic horses, zip through lava tunnels on super trucks and rocket across glaciers on snow scooters. Then slow down to visit a geothermal-fired bakery and greenhouse, soak in wellbeing springs, the blue lagoon or refresh at the nearby face mask bar. And as the nightlife beckons under the sun that barely sets, drink black death schnapps as a poetic reminder of Reykjavik’s exhilarating activities.

Feel the magnetic lure of adventure at the world’s northernmost capital. Mystical landscapes promise dramatic snow-capped volcanoes, ice fields and mountains for thrilling quests; explore by helicopter, ride Icelandic horses, zip through lava tunnels on super trucks and rocket across glaciers on snow scooters. Then slow down to visit a geothermal-fired bakery and greenhouse, soak in wellbeing springs, the blue lagoon or refresh at the nearby face mask bar. And as the nightlife beckons under the sun that barely sets, drink black death schnapps as a poetic reminder of Reykjavik’s exhilarating activities.

Feel free within the peaceful, beautiful countryside that surrounds a handful of tin-roofed towns. Roam the wild Westfjords territory; whale watch, bird watch, kayak, horseback ride, hike, cycle or play golf – the options are endless. Learn of maritime heritage at the Westfjords Museum, travel by boat to the remote Hornstrandir peninsula, visit friendly fishing villages, spot Arctic foxes and experience life as a Viking at Skalinn Viking Centre. Small and unspoilt, Isafjordur exhibits a largely uninhabited Icelandic wonderland.

Quiet and unassuming, this charming town offers an abundance of authentic experiences. Located along one of the region’s largest fjords, discover museums, galleries, the northernmost botanical garden and nearly- northernmost golf course. Take to the skies for the ultimate view or watch the scenery unfold as you raft down a glacial canyon. Sink into a beer bath, ride Icelandic horses or visit the waterfall of Gods. Something of a bathing mecca, refresh in the town’s geothermal swimming pool, soak up hot spring minerals within My’vatn Nature Baths and encounter incredible views as you let the warm sea work miracles at the restorative GeoSea baths. Wellbeing personified.

Belfast bursts with its own unique beat. Once an industrial port of riveters and revolutionaries, it is now a buzzy cultural hub of musicians, tech specialists, environmentalists, and culinary chefs – even UNESCO took notice and designated it a City of Music. Encircled by intense green hills that are backdrops to the movie Game of Thrones and Gulliver’s Travels, which Jonathan Swift envisioned as the slumbering giant. A must-see along Maritime Mile is the Titanic Belfast Museum, magnificently devoted to the fated liner. Walk through West Belfast to the Crumlin Road Gaol museum then leave your own message scrawled on the peace walls. More bucket-list beauties include the Milltown cemetery and the loyalist murals in the Shankill and Falls Roads. Sip a pint of Guinness Irish Stout which, some protest tastes better in a Belfast pub than anywhere else in the world.

Sail into this vibrant quay with enough shops and entertainment to form its own village. Modern and lively, this coastal town bustles with waterfront restaurants, heritage charm, bars, cinemas and offers great access to other spots in the South of England. Sit back and drift through heavenly countryside to ancient Stonehenge, see if the King is at home in Windsor, learn secrets from the Bombay Sapphire gin distillery or slip up to London for some rich British culture. Then enjoy a cup of tea as you reflect on formal traditions, perfect your cockney accent and recall England’s green and pleasant lands.