WHO SAYS YOU CAN ’ T MIX BUSINESS AND PLEASURE ?
WITH UNFORGETTABLE INCENTIVE EXPERIENCES FROM COAST TO COAST , THERE ARE PLENTY OF MEMORIES TO BE MADE WITHIN REACH OF ANY MAJOR KNOWLEDGE HUB IN CANADA .
Rarely does a destination find the balance between practical meeting locations and legendary incentive experience experiences , but Canada walks that line .
Seasoned travellers could tell a story of Canada ’ s icy slopes , stunning wildlife , rich culture and bustling metropolitan hubs . But how many have felt the snow beneath their boots in Banff , spied a polar bear on the frozen tundra of Manitoba or listened to stories of the Inuit in Nunavut ?
Canada ’ s aforementioned finance and insurance ( F & I ) specialist hubs are a natural draw for meetings and conferences , but the unique incentive trips that can be paired with these events can leave a real
Right : Banff Sunshine Village is a natural draw for meetings
Below : Nunavut , courtesy Destination Canada
Try ice diving or see the epic landscape from dry land on a northern safari lasting impression on your peak performers .
Here are just a few ideas for some incredible incentive trips in Canada :
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Canada can be quite an adventure . With landscapes ranging from high mountain peaks to rainforests , it ’ s not hard to see why thrill-seekers are drawn to the country from all over the world .
If you ’ re after something truly special , Baffin Island , Nunavut , is a great spot to get your adrenaline flowing . Here , you can try ice diving or see the epic landscape from dry land on a northern safari .
Ice diving involves descending beneath the ice into the Arctic Ocean . Such a memorable experience often involves encountering pods of narwhals , harp seals or bowhead whales .
If your preference is to remain above the surface , you can whizz through unique landscapes on a snowmobile or qamutik ( traditional Inuit sled ) where you may even see a polar bear .
Alternatively , elevate your incentive experience with a Baffin safari which allows you to see the wonderous wilderness from the sky on a hot air balloon trip . But that ’ s not all . Inuit cultural experiences are also available in the region . One great example is going dog sledding to a hamlet , where you can learn more about local communities , culture and the land .
Both of these tours are hosted by Artic Kingdom and often begin in the country ’ s capital , Ottawa , which is just a few hours from several of Canada ’ s F & I hubs . From here , visitors fly north to the island , gaining a bird ’ s-eye perspective before touching down in the Arctic . By starting this adventure so close to some of the country ’ s centres of
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