Intrepid Travel has introduced two new Indigenous-led tourism experiences in Canada, expanding its product offering and achieving its goal of including an Indigenous-led experience on 75% of its Canadian tours by the end of 2026.

With these additions, nine of Intrepid’s Canada itineraries will now feature an Indigenous-led experience, providing opportunities for travellers to learn about Indigenous culture while supporting local communities and businesses.

In a recent survey commissioned by Intrepid of over 8,000 travellers globally ,UK travellers showed the highest demand for Indigenous-led experiences with 77% of Brits saying they would consider taking time to experience local Indigenous culture and support Indigenous businesses when travelling.

One of these new signature experiences comes through a new partnership with Talaysay Tours, an Indigenous-owned tourism company offering land-based, Indigenous-led experiences across British Columbia.

As part of the partnership, the organisations have introduced a new “We Are the Land” experience in Whistler (Sḵwiḵw), bringing place-based learning, cultural ecology, stewardship and storytelling to Intrepid’s Grand Canadian Rockies itinerary.

Intrepid will also add a Huron-Wendat experience in Wendake near Quebec City to its Eastern Canada by Rail itinerary, which includes a guided visit to the Huron-Wendat longhouse and museum at the Huron Traditional Site.

Intrepid’s new experiences build on its £265,000, five-year commitment to support the growth and promotion of Indigenous tourism in Canada, as part of its partnership with the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada.

The company plans to include an Indigenous-led experience on all its Canada itineraries by the end of 2031, ensuring every traveller who visits Canada with Intrepid leaves with a deeper connection and understanding of Indigenous culture. Creating new bespoke experiences, like the one developed with Talaysay Tours, is a central part of realising that ambition.

In 2026, the company will offer more than 100 experiences with Indigenous communities globally.