POLAR BEARS GALORE

BEGIN a two-centre break in the world’s ‘Polar Bear Capital’. Churchill, in Canada’s northern reaches, borders a community of these beautiful but ferocious beasts. In winter, as the bears hunt seals in Hudson Bay, you’ll cross the tundra to view them from a close (but safe) distance.

After dog-sledding and Inuit-style ice carving, fly to Toronto for a night to enjoy snowy views from the CN Tower, or stroll St Lawrence Market, one of the world’s greatest foodie bazaars. WHAT ELSE IS GOOD? The Niagara Falls are partly frozen in winter, creating a fairytale, icicle-ridden spectacle. HOW TO DO IT: Seven nights

cost from £6,053 pp, including flights, 11 meals, transfers and activities in Churchill (canadianaffair.com).