Guided by Experience since 1963

Horizon Holidays has spent the last 49 years hand-crafting first class small group tours with a commitment to offering the highest quality at the best value possible. We are one of Canada's most established travel companies, and the key to our longevity is simple - we consistently exceed the expectations of our travellers. Year after year, we strive to achieve excellence, to excel in the delivery of highly personalised and thoughtful service, and to provide our travellers with the journey of a lifetime on every trip.

A Canadian Tradition for Close to 50 Years

A Proud Canadian Heritage
As we move closer to our 50th year, Horizon's commitment to fulfilling the aspirations of our travellers and to the quality of our trip experiences has made us one of the most respected travel companies in Canada. Horizon's reputation and the trust we have earned have been built on our ongoing commitment to excellence and backed up by a rigorous attention to detail and a deep understanding of our travellers and how they want to experience the world.

Small Groups
We cap most group departures at 24 travellers, and in many cases our groups are between 8-12. Small groups allow us to do things that large groups can't (private invitations into local homes, intimate dinners in local bistros), and ensures that you get the highest level of personal service from our guides.

Superb Planning
Each trip is carefully planned by our team of experts with you and the destination in mind. We avoid early starts and long days, and we leave plenty of free time for personal relaxation and exploration. We move at a relaxed pace with multi-night stays so that you don’t have to constantly pack.

Superior Guides
We rigorously evaluate all Horizon guides for their experience, training and knowledge. All of our guides are seasoned professionals with a minimum of 10 years experience.

Worry-Free Travel
Our escorts and guides are always at your side, our 24-hour international support team is always at the ready, and our comprehensive insurance will protect you prior to and during your trip.

Vintage Horizon - Our History

The Beginning. Horizon was born in 1963 (or at least incorporated) when the late Bernie Taylor and Gordon Fairbank saw how the combination of creative itineraries, all-inclusive escorted journeys, and quality comforts struck a chord in a population just beginning to enjoy the fruits of economic affluence. That first summer they escorted small groups of tour members on inaugural journeys within North America.

Growth and Expansion. The business grew rapidly and in the process pioneered many new destinations around the world and introduced many people to the joys of small, escorted group travel. Among many new ventures, Horizon opened up the Yangtze River with their early river boat cruises and introduced Oberammergau to North America.

Change and Continuity. Although Bernie and Gordon are no longer involved, Horizon is still run by people with a shared passion for the business and pleasure of travel. The new owners have started to transform the company to reflect their own vision of what it takes to be a great travel company in the new millennium while maintaining the core values on which the company was built.

Change and Continuity. At the end of the day, people travel with a company because it has earned their trust. Horizon achieved its position as one of the best travel companies in North America as a result of its commitment to excellence, this commitment endures.

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