Awards

Adventure Canada has been recognized as a leader in travel—at the regional, national, and international level. We are humbled by the many awards and accolades we have received. They reinforce our commitment always to be the very best we can be.

  • TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2023

    Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award

    2023, 2021, 2020

    This award recognizes winners as scoring in the top 10% of attractions worldwide. Tripadvisor selects recipients of this award based on the reviews, ratings, and saves of users on their website.

  • USA Today 2023 Award

    Best Adventure Cruise Line

    2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017

    This award, presented by USA Today and determined by public vote, honours the best adventure cruise lines in the world.

  • 2022 canadian tourism awards winner

    Tourism HR Canada Employee of the Year Award

    2022

    Kaleigh Potts, the Education and Program Coordinator at Adventure Canada, was honoured with the Tourism HR Canada Employee of the Year Award. This award is given to a frontline employee whose professionalism, dedication, attitude, and quality of service best exemplify excellence in the tourism industry.

  • 2021 SATW phoenix awards

    Phoenix Award

    2021

    Presented by The Society of American Travel writers to recognize and honor organization and destinations that showcase responsible, sustainable tourism, including conservation; preservation; beautification and anti-pollution efforts as they relate to travel.

  • 2020 Cruise Vision Award

    Cruise Vision Award

    2020, 2014, 2007

    Presented by Cruise Newfoundland & Labrador to an individual, group, or business that has demonstrated a commitment to the provincial cruise industry while contributing significantly to the growth of the industry in Newfoundland & Labrador.

  • 2019 COE tripadvisor 01

    Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence

    2019, 2018

    This honour recognizes businesses that deliver consistently great service across the world and is presented to approximately 10% of total businesses on TripAdvisor that have consistently achieved great reviews over the past year.

  • Port Credit Good Neighbour Award

    Good Neighbour Award

    2018

    The Port Credit Business Association presents this award to recognize local businesses that have demonstrated upstanding community membership, a commitment to shared local values, and a collaborative vision in the future of the area and its inhabitants.

  • 2018 World Nomads Winner

    Solo Travelers Choice Award

    2018

    Presented by World Nomads to travel providers that go above and beyond to equip solo travellers with options such as no single supplements and platforms for connecting with others.

  • 40 Under 40

    Top 40 Under 40

    2018

    This award is presented by Canadian Traveller to showcase talented travel professionals across the industry and across the country. It was presented to Cedar Swan, Adventure Canada CEO.

  • 2017 employee of the year award finalist canadian tourism

    Employee of the Year Award

    2017

    The Tourism Association of Canada recognizes success, leadership, and innovation in Canada’s tourism industry and to honours those who consistently provide superior tourism experiences across the country. Devon Bayly-Jones was a finalist in this category.

  • Wla Finalist Sense Of Place Award

    Sense of Place (Finalist)

    2017

    The National Geographic World Legacy Awards recognizes excellence in enhancing cultural authenticity, including using vernacular architecture and design, support for the protection of historic monuments, archeological sites, Indigenous heritage, and artistic traditions.

  • 2018 Lifetime Achievement Canadian Tourism

    Lifetime Achievement Award

    2016

    Presented to founder Matthew Swan by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada to an individual who has, over a lifetime of work, demonstrated outstanding passion, commitment, vision, leadership, and achievement in Canadian tourism.

  • 50 Tours Of A Lifetime

    50 Tours of a Lifetime

    2015

    National Geographic Traveler features fifty of the world’s best guided trips, chosen by the editors.

  • 2015 national award of tourism excelence

    National Award for Tourism Excellence

    2015

    The Tourism Industry Association of Canada present this award to recognize those people, places, organizations and events that have gone above and beyond to offer a superior tourism experience to travellers in Canada.

  • Nature Inspiration Award

    Nature Inspiration Award

    2015

    The Canadian Museum of Nature recognizes individuals and organizations that, through their work or specific projects, encourage Canadians to take an interest in natural history, create links with nature, and contribute to its preservation.

  • 2014 Ac Business Of The Year

    Business of the Year Award

    2014, 2008

    This distinction is presented by Nunavut Tourism and honors businesses that offer high quality travel experiences and demonstrate strong ethical standards and unparalleled leadership in the industry.

  • 2013 Outstanding Service Award

    Outstanding Service Award

    2013

    Nunavut Tourism’s prestigious Outstanding Service Award honours an unparalleled degree of customer satisfaction, growth, and success.

  • Globe And Mail Logo Awards

    The Globe and Mail Catalyst Award

    2013

    This award honours individuals who, through their vision, leadership, and action have measurably influenced culinary culture, the arts, style, and design. It was presented to Cedar Swan, Adventure Canada CEO.

  • Nunavut Tourism Award Of Excellence

    Award of Excellence

    2008

    The Nunavut Tourism Award of Excellence recognizes overall excellence in the promotion and delivery of tourism experiences in Nunavut.

  • Best Adventure Travel Companies Award

    Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth

    2008

    Presented by National Geographic Adventure magazine to companies whose values are synonymous with those of National Geographic—environmental awareness, reliable service, local knowledge. These are the world’s leading travel specialists.