KLM and the Canadian Tourism Commission have joined forces to offer one lucky winner the chance to win the trip of a lifetime. Accompanied by three friends this summer, the winner will be able to experience the best that Canada has to offer. Through this innovative competition, the winner can create his/her own fantastic road trip.

 

KLM, together with partner Air France, offers more than six daily flights via Amsterdam and Paris to four destinations in Canada: Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and Calgary with tickets starting from £557 including taxes.

 

To celebrate this partnership, KLM and the Canadian Tourism Commission have created an all–Canadian suggested playlist to help holidaymakers have the road trip of their life.  This unofficial playlist, includes just some of the best tracks by well known Canadian artists such as Michael Buble and Bryan Adams that will have holidaymakers dancing in their seats as they take in the incredible scenery and vistas Canada offers.

 

Suggested songs:

· Come Fly with Me, Michael Buble – the perfect song to accompany your KLM flight to Canada!

· Middle of Nowhere, Hot Hot Heat – great for those unspoiled scenic moments

· Summer of ’69, Bryan Adams – a classic anthem for driving down the highway

· Bienvenue dans ma Vie, Nikki Yanofsky – great to inspire you as you enter French speaking Montreal

· Lets Fall in Love, Diane Krall – the perfect song for those romantic meals with a loved one in one of Vancouver’s beautiful restaurants

 

The winner of the KLM and Canadian Tourism Commission competition will be treated to an unforgettable road trip including a series of personally selected exciting experiences, a choice of return flights from the UK or Ireland with KLM to one of Canada’s most picturesque destinations: Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto or Montreal and CAD$1000 spending money. Accommodation and car rental will all be taken care of and the lucky winner will also be given a smart phone and “Go Pro” camera to record their trip of a lifetime.

 

Known as the Land of Endless Horizons, Canada is the ultimate playground for any adventurous holidaymaker and an ideal destination for those looking to fully immerse themselves in the cultures and landscapes they encounter. Featuring the world’s longest national highway, 13 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and over 200,000 km of coastline, Canada is the ideal country to travel by car.

 

For outdoorsy types, Canada offers a host of exciting outdoor activities such as mountain biking in the Sun Peaks in Vancouver, heli-hiking in Banff and sea kayaking along the Saguenay Fjord in Montreal.  For culture vultures visit the Calgary Stampede, ‘the greatest show on earth’ or head for the world famous CN tower in Toronto for endless views of the city.

 

For your chance to win, visit www.klmcanadianroadtrip.co.uk and tell us what your dream Canadian road trip would be like.

 

 

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For further information:

 

Contact the KLM press office at the Red Consultancy on:

 

Email: KLMteam@redconsultancy.com

 

Telephone: +44 20 7025 6625

 

Internet : www.klm.com Twitter : @KLM_UK

 

The prize will consist of activities (some of which will require a minimum level of fitness as outlined on the competition pages) from the list below, depending on the location you choose:

 

Vancouver (British Columbia Road Trip) – 6 activities available from:

 

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park – 230 ft above the Capilano River and is 450 ft long. Go on a cliff walk or treetops adventure.

 

Land, Sea and Air Tour – Vancouver’s surrounding areas including a ferry across to an island, a hike through a rainforest and a floatplane back to Vancouver.

 

Peak-to-Peak Gondola – Links two peaks together by way of a gondola or cable car.

 

Whistler Bear Tour – Ride in a 4-wheel drive vehicle through mountain roads to see various wildlife including deer, coyote, ruffed grouse, red-tailed hawks and bears.

 

Mountain Biking – Sun Peaks with 2,000 feet of terrain accessible by lift.

 

Canoeing McGillivray Lake – Rented by the day or half-day. You must have prior canoeing experience to rent.

 

Okanagan Wine Region – Tour wineries for tastings.

 

Myra Canyon Trestles – 18 trestle bridges and 2 tunnels forming part of the Kettle Valley Rail Trail. Rent a bike in Kelowna.

 

The Osoyoos Desert Centre – An interactive education and research facility where guides offer insights into Canada’s only true desert.

 

Nk'Mip Cellars – North America's first Aboriginal owned and operated winery.

 

Visit Grouse Mountain – Offers hiking, helicopter tours, paragliding, a 1-mile skyride journey, lumberjack shows, grizzlies and a steep 1.8-mile trail called the Grouse Grind.

 

Calgary (Alberta Road Trip) – 6 activities available from:

 

The Banff Hot Springs – Sit and relax in hot mineral springs surrounded by spectacular scenery.

 

The Alpine Walk Heli-Hike, Banff – Explore the landscapes and mountain vistas. You’ll fly in a helicopter to a secluded area high above the Bow River Valley followed by 3 to 4 hours of hiking.

 

The Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience, Jasper – Climb aboard a Brewster Ice Explorer for an 80-minute journey across the surface of the Athabasca Glacier.

 

Jasper Motorcycle Tours – Explore the Rockies in the sidecar of a Harley Davidson driven by a professional rider.

 

Golf at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge – Play a round on a course that leads you through a wildlife corridor with snow-capped mountains in the background.

 

Paddling Lake Louise – Rent a kayak from the Blue Canoe dock and paddle on the lake.

 

Horse Riding Lake Louise – Go on a trailride past the lake and take in the views of Mts. Fairview and Victoria.

 

Heritage Park Historical Village – Visit Canada’s largest living history museum, where guides dressed as pioneers add a touch of charm. Enjoy a ride on an authentic steam train or a riverboat.

 

Visit Calgary between 5 and 14 July and go to The Calgary Stampede, a world-famous rodeo, exhibition and festival held every July.

 

Canada Olympic Park – Explore the park on a rented mountain bike or have a go on Canada’s fastest zip wire on the top of the ski jump tower.

 

Toronto (Ontario Road Trip) – 7 activities available from:

 

CN Tower – Ascend 1,136 ft to the top. Includes an option to do an EdgeWalk outside the tower.

 

Casa Loma – A European-style castle with decorated suites, secret passages, an 800-foot tunnel and 5 acres of gardens.

 

Niagara Falls and Niagra’s Wine Region – A day trip to the falls followed by a visit to some of Ontario’s award winning wineries. Be sure to enjoy their sweet wines made from frozen grapes.

 

Jetboat Niagra Falls – A day trip to Niagra Falls and jetboat experience.

 

Free Spirit Air Adventure – Take off in a floatplane and land on Georgian Bay. Then fly over Sandbanks Provincial Park.

 

Canoeing or kayaking on Rice Lake

 

Ottawa's ByWard Market – Visit one of Canada's oldest and biggest public markets.

 

Ottawa Museums & Galleries – Visit the National Gallery and the Museum of Civilization.

 

Rideau Canal – An historic waterway that winds through the heart of Ottawa and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Option to rent kayaks, canoes, paddleboats and bikes.

 

Parliament Hill – Visit the seat of Canada's federal government. Tours take visitors through public galleries, to the Senate and House of Commons with an option for a Sound and Light show in the evening.

 

The Waring House Restaurant, Inn and Cookery School – Offers a variety of classes from beginners to more established cooks under the guidance of local and guest chefs.

 

Sandbanks Provincial Park – On the shores of Lake Ontario and suitable for windsurfing, canoeing and swimming.

 

Montréal (Québec Road Trip) – 7 activities available from:

 

Cycling – Rent a BIXI bike and cycle over 500 kilometres of bike paths.

 

Montréal Space for Life – Visit a biodome, insectarium, botanical gardens and a planetarium.

 

Pointe-à-Callière Museum of Archeology and History – Showcases over 1000 years of human activities and architectural remains.

 

Fairmont Le Ch'teau Frontenac – Stay in this hotel with breathtaking views across the St Lawrence River. This hotel is subject to availability.

 

First Nations Hotel-Museum – Stay in this hotel where you will see how native Canadian cultures, such as the Iroquois, Plains and Plateau people lived. This hotel is subject to availability.

 

Historic Québec & Culinary Walking Tour – Québec City

 

Ile d’Orléans – Island on the St Lawrence Riverwith heritage villages.

 

The Zip Line – The Mountain Adventure Park of the Palissades, starting on a small terrace and travelling out over the lake at high speed.

 

Rock Climbing – The Mountain Adventure Park of the Palissades with rock walls for some challenging climbing.

 

Sea Kayaking – Go on a guided tour along the Saguenay Fjord. Includes safety instructions, fibreglass kayaks and paddles, waterproof clothing, dry bags and a trained guide.

 

Whale Watching – Go on a boat cruise up the Saguenay Fjord to spot minke, fin or blue whales that arrive in summer to feed.

 

Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Baupré – Visit this basilica built to house a statue of St Anne the patron saint of Québec.

Canyon Saint-Anne – Visit one of the highest suspension bridges in Quebec, 180 feet above the canyon and see the Sainte-Anne Waterfall plunge 243 feet.