Holland America Alaska Cruise and the Canadian Rockies

Legendary Whistler is the reigning champion of year-round alpine terrain. This four-season destination is home to North America’s largest ski resort, Whistler Blackcomb - a mountain playground with a youthful soul.

Romantically known as the Last Frontier, the US state of Alaska is a wild and spectacular wilderness with vast landscapes of unfathomable natural beauty that seemingly stretch to infinity.

Most begin an Alaskan adventure in Anchorage, which is handy for Denali National Park, Alaska’s most popular attraction and home to Mount McKinley, North America’s tallest peak, as well as an intact terrain of glacial rivers, massive peaks and tundra. Other places to visit include Fairbanks, which is a top base for exploring northern Alaska and its Gold Rush heritage; scenic Seward, which is edged by craggy peaks and sparkling Resurrection Bay; and tiny Talkeetna, an artistic outdoorsy kind of place.

The Yukon Territory, which is set between Alaska and Canada (and administered and governed by Canada), is one of the largest and most scarcely populated areas of North America.

The picturesque town of Banff, nestles high in the Canadian Rockies within Banff National Park. Flanked on all sides by towering mountains, this bustling town has vibrant streets lined with top-class restaurants, bars and shops, along with a number of art galleries and museums.

Without a doubt, Banff National Park is the star attraction thanks to its startlingly blue lakes, majestic mountains and easy access to adventures of all kinds.