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We begin in the east with the Atlantic Maritimes and Newfoundland, where Vikings first landed. Follow Iceberg Alley, spot drifting icebergs and explore remote fishing harbours. In Labrador, we tackle the legendary Trans Labrador Highway — wild, remote and made for riders who love the road less travelled.

Crossing the heart of Canada brings a sense of space like nowhere else. Away from the cities, it’s just you, the road and maybe the odd moose or bear watching from the treeline. And when you reach the prairies, grain elevators punctuate endless horizons and gravel tracks cut through golden fields of wheat, flax and sunflowers.
Heading west, the scenery builds to the grand finale in the Rocky Mountains. Ride twisting tarmac and sweeping bends through Kootenay and Jasper National Parks, take in the glaciers and turquoise lakes of the world-famous Icefields Parkway, and gaze up at mighty Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies. The final stretch along the Sea to Sky Highway drops us from mountain summits to ocean views as we ride into Vancouver.

At over 8,500 miles, this is a true adventure across six time zones, vast landscapes and unforgettable riding. Along the way, indulge in fresh lobster in the Maritimes, poutine in Québec and a craft beer or two at a local brewpub. We also roll through some of Canada’s best cities, historic Québec City, stylish Ottawa and vibrant Vancouver, with each offering great food, culture and character.
Join GlobeBusters for the ultimate Canada motorcycle tour. Ride coast to coast across a continent with our expert team accompanying you every mile.
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Moderate
Riding difficulty |
5%
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At a glance |
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| Duration (days): | 54 |
| Miles Covered: | 8500 |
| Riding difficulty: | Moderate |
| Unpaved Roads: | 5% |
| Culture Shock: | Small |
The Rider Price does not include motorcycle rental or motorcycle freight. If you wish to add motorcycle freight, then you can select this when you make your booking. If you wish to use a rental motorcycle, motorcycle options will be displayed where we are able to organise a rental motorcycle and you can select this when you make your booking.
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Single Supplement | Passenger Shared Room |
Bike Rental |
| Jul 9 – Aug 31, 2029 | £21,995 | £6,395 | £16,200 |
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| The Rider Price shown is based on the rider using their own motorcycle. For tours less than four weeks, you will need motorcycle rental if you do not have your own motorcycle available at the start destination of the tour. | |
| Date: | Jul 9 – Aug 31, 2029 |
| Rider Shared Room: | £21,995 |
| Single Supplement: | £6,395 |
| Passenger Shared Room: | £16,200 |
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This is a 54 day trip, covering approximately 8,500 miles crossing Canada from West to East, starting in Halifax, Nova Scotia and finishing Vancouver, British Columbia.
NOVASCOTIA & NEW BRUNSWICK
NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR
QUEBEC
ONTARIO
MANITOBA & SASKATCHEWAN
BRITISH COLUMBIA & ALBERTA
ROUTE MAP
The Coast to Coast Canada Motorcycle Tour starts in Halifax Nova Scotia and ends in Vancouver, British Columbia. It is a 54 day itinerary and covers approximately 8,50o miles.
Week 1 – Nova Scotia
Halifax to Saint Andrews
Our Coast to Coast Canada Motorcycle Tour kicks off in Halifax Nova Scotia. We roll down to the Port, clear the bikes and check everything over before wandering the city and meeting for our Welcome Group Evening Meal. The first ride takes us along the coast to Lunenburg, one of only two UNESCO Old Towns in North America. It’s a great place to stretch your legs and ease into the rhythm of riding Canada.
We overnight in Annapolis Royal, Canada’s birthplace, then take the Digby ferry across the Bay of Fundy to Saint John and follow the shore to St Andrews. The old loyalist town still holds its character. Our day off lets you ride the tidal Bar Road to Ministers Island or join brilliant whale watching trips. A strong start to the trip.
Week 2 – New Brunswick, Cape Breton & Newfoundland
Fredericton to St John’s
If you love seafood, Shediac will ruin every other lobster for you. After our stay in the lobster capital of the world, we point our bikes at Cape Breton Island. We take on the full Cabot Trail, a world-famous loop and one of the best coastal rides anywhere on this Canada motorcycle tour. After a night in Baddeck, you can drop into the Alexander Graham Bell Museum before we reach North Sydney for the ferry to Newfoundland.
Newfoundland instantly feels wilder. Vikings landed here long before John Cabot’s 1497 arrival. We ride off the ferry toward St John’s, the oldest English-settled city in North America with a lively folk music scene. Our rest day includes a ride to Cape Spear, the most eastern point in North America.
Week 3 – Newfoundland “The Rock” & Labrador
Twillingate to Battle Harbour
We cross the island to Twillingate, a classic fishing village right on Iceberg Alley. Watching icebergs drift past your viewpoint is one of those moments every Canada motorcycle tour secretly hopes for. Rocky Harbour gives us access to Gros Morne National Park. With a full day off, you can take a boat into Western Brook Fjord or ride Bonne Bay. Then we follow the Viking Trail to St Anthony before visiting the UNESCO site of L’Anse aux Meadows.
The ferry to Labrador moves us into true wilderness riding. Rugged cliffs, pine forests, tundra and tiny fishing communities line the way through Red Bay and L’Anse-Amour with its towering lighthouse. Our overnight at Battle Harbour is a highlight: a beautifully preserved island settlement reached by a short ferry ride.
Week 4 – The Trans Labrador & Quebec
Happy Valley to Quebec City
The Trans Labrador Highway is legendary for good reason. Much is paved now, but it still delivers broken asphalt, gravel and roadworks that keep you alert. In Happy Valley – Goose Bay you can explore the Labrador Military Museum before we continue to Churchill Falls and the huge underground hydro plant. Manic-Cinq follows, home to the spectacular Daniel Johnson Dam. Highway 389 is your final gravel stretch before you return to the coast and the Whale Route. We spend two nights in Tadoussac, Canada’s oldest village, with time for a zodiac trip into the Saguenay Fjords to meet the whales up close.
Heading inland, we cross Mont-Valins National Park to Roberval on Lake Saint Jean and explore Val Jalbert Village. Our week finishes in Quebec City with a day off to explore the UNESCO Old Town. This is the cultural heartbeat of our Coast to Coast Canada motorcycle tour.
Week 5 – Ontario & Quebec
Pourvoirie du Lac to Thunder Bay
From Quebec City, we can stop at Wendake for Huron history, then take country backroads through Mauricie National Park to Lac Blanc. We continue cross-country toward Ottawa, where a rest day gives time for the Canadian Museum of History, Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal. We ride onward to Algonquin Provincial Park and Huntsville in Muskoka, then peel off the main routes at Elliot Lake for the “Deer Trail”. Traffic is almost nonexistent as we carve along the Mississagi River toward Aubrey Falls Park and Wenebegon Park. Highway 129 is Ontario’s Tail of the Dragon. The Wawa Goose photo stop is mandatory. The day ends at Thunder Bay with a two night stop on the banks of Lake Superior – time for craft beer, brilliant food, a visit to Fort William or a boat ride on the lake. This section of your Canada motorcycle tour delivers pure big-land riding.
Week 6 – Manitoba, Saskatchewan & Alberta
Thunder Bay to Elkwater
Leaving Thunder Bay, we stop at Kakabeka Falls before enjoying remote Highway 622 through Turtle River Provincial Park. Winnipeg is our base for three nights so bikes can be serviced and tyres changed. It’s a good city break too. Explore the Exchange District National Historic Site, The Forks, early skyscrapers and Fort Gibraltar. Grab dinner at Feast Café Bistro for First Nation cuisine.
We then hammer west across Manitoba and Saskatchewan on long prairie miles. Big sky, empty roads and endless grasslands carry us toward the foothills of the Rockies and into Waterton National Park where mountains drop into pristine lakes.
Week 7 – Alberta & British Columbia
Waterton to Nakusp
A cracking run over Crowsnest Pass brings us to Radium Hotsprings. From there we ride twisting roads through Kootenay National Park and cross the Continental Divide. Next is the legendary Icefield Parkway, probably the highlight of this Canada motorcycle tour. With two nights in Jasper National Park, you’ve time for the Jasper SkyTram or a ride to Maligne Lake. Then we pass Mount Robson, highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, on our way to Kamloops en route to Nakusp. This little town, resting beside Lower Arrow Lake is one of Canada’s best kept secrets and an ideal place for two nights of exploring mountain roads and optional rides.
Week 8 – British Columbia & Vancouver
Kelowna to Vancouver
More mountain roads and optional gravel tracks carry us to Kelowna on Okanagan Lake. Then we continue to Clinton, with the chance to ride the gravel Douglas Lake Road through remote BC backcountry. As we near the end of our Coast to Coast Canada motorcycle tour, the Rockies give us a final run of twisty roads and wide views before Vancouver. The Sea to Sky Highway is our finale. We stop for the Sea to Sky Gondola’s panoramic viewpoint before riding into the city.
We drop our bikes at the freight depot for shipping home and finish with a well-earned group dinner. Canada crossed from ocean to ocean. A true Coast to Coast ride and an epic motorcycle tour across Canada!
We use 100% hotel accommodation, which is booked in advance. We try hard to use characterful accommodation in convenient locations, close by to restaurants, bars and other amenities. However, in large cities, we tend to use the major chains and in the remote locations, hotel choice is very limited and more basic.
In remote locations, we use the best available. Much of the accommodation that we use have rooms with en suite bathrooms, TV, wifi, bar, restaurant and onsite parking. However, sometimes cabins or motel style accommodation will not have an onsite bar or restaurant and you will need to go into the town for your evening meal.
Below are examples of accommodation we have used in the past to give you a flavour of the type of accommodation. You can see how important character and location are to us.
Battle Harbour Community is an extraordinary experience spending the night on a small island and exploring this living museum.
The Alt Hotel, St Johns is a modern retreat and its massive windows frame stunning views of the harbour and Signal Hill.
Historic Val-Jalbert, Roberval is another step into the past staying in the old cottages of the workers of this once busy and bustling papermill town.
Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina is a grand historic hotel, with elegant old world charm
Prince of Wales Hotel, Waterton National Park has an incredible location offering dramatic views over Waterton Lake.
Manic Cinque Motel is a remote outpost near the massive Daniel Johnson Dam in wild Quebec, miles away from anywhere. It’s no frills but has the essentials.
Of course, some small towns just have standard motels or mid category chain hotels (eg Best Western) if that’s the case, we try and get the best in town. This is not billed as a luxury tour, but we do ensure that you are comfortable, have a clean bed, can get a cold beer and a hot shower. Remember that sometimes the “best in town” may end up being fairly basic, but this is only in a few destinations. Feedback shows that many riders are delighted at the standard of accommodation and rate it as better than they expected.
Note for Single Supplement
We draw your attention to the type of accommodation on the Trans Labrador, where only basic motel style accommodation is available and it may not be possible to have a single room option. These accommodations are the best (and sometimes the only) in the area that are able to take our group. If you book our single room option, we have factored into the price that you may need to share in locations on the Trans Labrador Highway.
You have the benefit of booking your motorcycle tour with a tour operator with Financial Payment Protection Insurance with Towergate Travel and your money paid to us in advance is protected in accordance with The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018.
Before you go
En-Route
Motorcycle Freight
For clarity, the freight in not included within the GlobeBusters Expedition Price. However, if you have selected motorcycle freight as an added extra option, then you will pay the additionally quoted freight price direct to the agent and their service includes:
Support Crew
Not Included
Please also refer to our Booking Conditions
Flights
For clarity, we do not include your passenger flights. Once we have confirmed that this tour is a guaranteed departure, it is your responsibility to organise your own flights to and from the start and end point.
You should book an outward flight to our start point, Halifax, Nova Scotia to arrive on Monday 12 July 2027, arriving my midday. The earliest leave date is any time on 3 September 2027 from Vancouver. Only book your flights once we have confirmed that your motorcycle expedition is a guaranteed departure. We do not refund flight costs if you have booked flights for a tour that has not been notified as a guaranteed departure.
Should you wish to arrive before the official date or stay after the official end date, please simply request extra nights at the time of booking and we can make the reservation at our group hotel.
We understand that booking a motorcycle tour of this duration is a big commitment both financially and in terms of time and preparation. Here are some of the most common questions we are asked before riders make a booking. If you wish to meet with us prior to booking to ask more questions, do not hesitate to contact us and we can set up a one-to-one meeting. In addition, we hold a Pre-Expedition Meeting for the group at our premises between around 6 months prior to the start of the expedition.
What type of bike do I need?
We recommend that you use a dual purpose / adventure style bike. We support any make and model. The GlobeBusters Support Crew ride the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally or Tiger 1200XCA. We also have extensive experience with the BMW GS motorcycle range, having ridden them for over 20 years. What is important is that you have a reliable and robust bike that you are comfortable riding and has been fully serviced prior to the start and has new tyres.
What riding experience do I need?
We generally recommend that you are an experienced motorcyclist, who has ridden overseas before and is used to touring. You will enjoy the experience more if your riding is of an advanced standard and by that we mean you have a good command of slow control (eg you don’t dangle your feet or paddle at slow speeds and can U-turn your bike), you are assertive on the road and have good forward planning and hazard perception, you are able to perform safe and precise overtakes and are able ride to the legal speed limits.
You also need to have some experience of riding your motorcycle on unpaved surfaces such as gravel, and dirt as some of the route is on these types of roads. In addition, if there any roadworks on our route, normally diversions will be on temporary dirt roads. Please note that our route covers around 5% of dirt and gravel roads (up to 400 miles).
It remains your responsibility to ensure your motorcycling skills are up to the requirements for this trip. If you need to improve your off road riding skills, attending a training school such as Triumph Adventure Experience https://www.triumphmotorcycles.co.uk/adventure-experience or BMW Off Road Skills is highly recommended.
How does motorcycle freight work?
You have the option to add a freight service to your booking which will be carried out by a third party freight agent, Motofreight Ltd (www.motofreight.com) or an agent in their international network. You can select outward freight, return freight or both. The price that we quote is paid by you directly to the freight agent, and it is not added to your Expedition price payable to GlobeBusters. Due to the trip being so far ahead the price is not set and subject to change.
The contract for the freight is between you and the freight agent. You will receive a contract and invoice for the outward freight and a second contract and payment for the return freight. The freight price quoted includes all costs for freight (including crating) and all destination charges (handing, warehouse storage, customs clearance). For absolute clarity, the freight is not part of your tour package with us and the responsibility for the freight service rests with the freight agent.
If you add outward freight to your booking, you must take your motorcycle to the appointed freight depot. The freight agent will crate your motorcycle and do all the necessary documents. Your bike is sea freighted to Halifax, Nova Scotia. At the other end, the Canadian freight agent will facilitate Customs Clearance of your motorcycle. You must be physically present for customs clearance to sign documentation in person, but a GlobeBusters representative will also be there to assist you.
If you add return freight to your booking, when the trip finishes, you will ride your bike to the freight agent in Vancouver, who will sea freight your motorcycle back to the original leave point, unless you have made alternative arrangements.
The quoted price does not include in-transit insurance. If you want in-transit insurance, please organise this direct with the freight agent.
What about servicing & tyres?
You must ensure that your motorcycle has had a full service prior to arriving and has new tyres. Tyre choice is your responsibility but we do discuss what some of the options available at our Pre-Expedition Meeting.
Our route is around 8,500 miles. Some bikes may need a service and others may not. where there are authorised dealers for most brands. Whilst it may not time exactly with your service interval, the best place for servicing en route is Winnipeg where we have a three night stay, and this is the half way point of the trip. You are responsible for taking your bike to the dealer and the paying for the costs of the service and new tyres directly with the dealer. We can assist you in making your service appointment, if required.
Is it difficult to get fuel?
We have never had any issue with finding fuel. In certain regions, once en route, we will warn you in advance of any possible fuel shortages or if there is a route with a key fuel stop, where everyone must fill up with fuel to get to the next destination. The longest distance without fuel is 410kms on the Trans Labrador Highway. You may wish to carry additional fuel bottles. Our support vehicle will carry some spare fuel for emergencies.
What is the average group size?
Our motorcycle groups are normally between 10 – 16 riders (some with passengers). Our groups are often very international and whilst the majority of riders come from the UK, we also get riders from USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia, Switzerland, Scandinavia, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Russia and so on. Groups are predominantly solo male riders, but every expedition normally has between one to four couples travelling.
Is this ride suitable for a passenger?
Absolutely. We have had other riders successfully complete this ride with a pillion passenger. Your passenger needs to also be an experienced tourer, used to long distance riding and riding on unpaved roads. Your passenger must ride the motorcycle each touring day – there is no option to sit in the support vehicle as this is only for participants who are ill or injured, or unless the road conditions are too difficult for a rider and passenger to attempt two-up.
Is there a support vehicle?
This expedition will have a dedicated Support Vehicle, driven by a GlobeBusters Support Driver. Our support vehicle carries a satellite phone, mobile phone, medical bag and spinal board, spare fuel, water, tools, some spare parts, some spare tyres. Our support vehicle provides temporary assistance to you if you have a mechanical problem or have had an accident and are injured or if you are ill.
This is not a luggage vehicle – you must carry your own luggage on your motorcycle.
Do I have to ride in a group?
No! We do not make you ride in convoy. We offer you the freedom to decide how you would like to ride. We give you a road book, GPS co-ordinates and hotel information. You can use this to self-navigate. If you prefer to ride with one of the GlobeBusters Team, then you can do this.
What documents do I need?
You will need your original documents as follows: Passport (valid for more than 6 months after the end of your trip), Motorcycle Registration Document or Title, Driving Licence of your country of residence, International Driving Permit (1949), minimum 3rd Party Motorcycle Liability Insurance Certificate valid for Canada, Travel / Medical Insurance Certificate (see below).
You should note that we need to request copies of the above documentation, which we have to send to suppliers who are outside the EU and who do not have the safeguards in place with regard to data protection as we have within the EU. These suppliers are for services such as motorcycle freight, hotels, customs clearance, ferry services. Please refer to our Privacy Policy.
What about insurance for my motorcycle?
UK / EU companies will not offer insurance for Canada. The only insurance for a vehicle registered outside the USA and Canada for this trip is local 3rd party liability insurance, which can be purchased in advance and complies with the statutory local third party liability regulations for each province. Sometimes the maximum amount of cover available is US$200,000. This means that in the event of an incident that you are at fault, you carry the risk of any financial liability above this amount. Details of this insurance will be provided after booking.
Do I need visas for travel?
UK Citizens do not require a visitor visa in advance for travel to Canada. However, Canada does require you to complete an eTA prior to travel. This costs CAN$7. Please make sure you use the official Canada Government website to apply for the eTA, shown here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/apply.html
In addition, as a contingency, you must have the correct documentation for entering the USA in case of route diversions due to wildfire activity. This means in addition to the documentation for the Canada trip alone, to enter the USA at a land border, you will also need an approved ESTA. The cost is currently US$21.
As visa requirements are dependent on your nationality and are complex with constantly changing requirements, we would direct you to consult with the Canadian Embassy in your resident country. This is general information and provided in good faith. It is your responsibility to have the correct visas in place prior to travel. Other nationalities should check as to the visa requirements.
Is Canada safe?
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/canada) monitors overseas destinations and provides destination travel advice for UK nationals. GlobeBusters monitors the advice from the FCDO and any decisions taken regarding a Tour’s safety and security will use the vast experience of the company’s 20 years of operating as well as the FCDO advice. In the interests of your safety and security, changes may be made to your Tour based on any FCDO warnings given.
We strongly recommend that you read the information about the country you are planning to visit to be fully informed – each country has a summary and general information as well as advice on safety & security, local laws & customs, entry requirements and health, and road conditions.
If you are not a UK national please make sure you have checked your own country’s travel advice for your destination/s: The US Department of State: http://travel.state.gov Canadian Foreign Affairs: www.voyage.gc.ca Australian Government Travel Advice: www.smartraveller.gov.au NZ Government Travel Advice: www.safetravel.govt.nz.
What will the weather be like? What about wildfires?
This motorcycle expedition is run at the most optimum time for the best weather possible. This does also mean that it is peak season in Canada, which is July and August. On average daytime temperatures will range between 16C – 24C for most of the journey. However, in Labrador, we could still experience colder days, with rain and fog along the Trans Labrador in particular and if we are unlucky temperatures may only be around 10C – 12C.
In recent years, Canada has suffered from increasing incidents of wildfires during the summer season. Sometimes this can cause major roads to be closed or towns to be evacuated. If we are unlucky, the tour itinerary may be affected by unexpected short notice changes to the route and you need to accept this risk as part of the tour. Even if the route is unaffected, there may be hazy conditions due to drifting smoke. Please do not book this tour if you are not prepared to take this risk.
What about my health when I am abroad?
You need to be physically fit and healthy and also take the necessary health precautions. It is essential for you to consult your medical practitioner or travel clinic for up-to-date medical travel information prior of travel, particularly if you have a pre-existing medical condition. For up-to-date medical advice you may wish to use the following websites:
You will be obliged to disclose any medical condition or medication that you are taking to GlobeBusters in advance and to your Tour Manager at the start of your Tour, for health and safety purposes. We provide you with our Emergency Details Form for this purpose and to collect information about who to contact for you back home in the event of an emergency.
Please note that when we are remote on this route (for eg riding the Trans Labrador Highway), emergency services often may be a long distance away, with the associated long response times. Equally the medical facilities in remote settlements may not have the same level of medical infrastructure that you would find in a main town or city. Please do not book this trip if this unduly concerns you.
First Aid Training
It is not a requirement to be first aid trained to participate in this expedition. However, we do strongly recommend that you consider doing a motorcycle first aid course. Some sections of this trip are remote and hundreds of miles away from medical treatment. If you, or a rider you are with, are involved in any accident, whilst not riding with or not close to the support team, having first aid skills may make a significant difference to an injured party.
Travel / Medical Insurance
It is a condition of you travelling with us that you are adequately insured. Your insurance policy must cover you for the costs of any medical expenses, medical treatment or repatriation needed, due to injury or illness on this trip, including those that occur whilst motorcycle touring, either as the rider or a passenger. It is important that your insurance company understands that the MAIN PURPOSE of your trip is motorcycle touring, using your own large capacity cc motorcycle or a rental motorcycle. Your insurance must cover you for the full duration of the trip and for all countries we travel through.
In addition, we strongly recommend that your insurance policy has cover for loss or damage to your personal belongings, delay at your outward or homeward point of departure, personal liability, overseas legal expenses and cancellation and curtailment.
We also strongly recommend that you take out your travel insurance at the time of booking your trip as cover will commence for pre-departure cancellation from the policy issue date. This will therefore provide cover should you have to cancel your trip for an insured reason such as illness or serious injury. We do not refund your deposit simply because you failed to take out insurance in sufficient time.
Search & Rescue (SAR) Membership
We recommend that you put in place a search & rescue policy, in addition to travel/medical insurance. Such policies are commonly linked with satellite emergency messenger devices such as Garmin inReach or SPOT X. We recommend that you research these options as they provide an extra safety net for you in case of any injury in a remote location and getting medical help. Standalone options such as Global Rescue also exist.
What about local currency?
The base currency for this trip is the Canadian Dollar. The websites below will give you the current rates of exchange.
http://www.oanda.com/
http://www.travelex.co.uk/
Minimum Numbers
We require a minimum number of 8 riders on this tour. If we do not have this number of bookings, then we reserve the right to cancel the tour.