Canada is famous for bears, mountains, forests, native peoples and broad prairies. A land of vast open skies, broad vistas, huge distances and the latest destination in the portfolio of BMW adventure specialists GlobeBusters. The Trans Canada Expedition is a landmark journey that crosses the world’s second largest country, taking in some of the most breathtaking scenery that the planet has to offer – and you can be part of it in 2011.

Globebusters see the beauty in Canada

When budding motorcycle explorers begin planning their journeys, it seems as though many share the same aspirations. Mongolia, Siberia, Africa and South America are all common destinations for those with a sense of adventure. Canada, however, is often overlooked – the misconception being that its vast landscape offers little but frozen wastelands and dense forest. But for those who have sampled what the country has to offer, these presumptions couldn’t be further from the truth.

Official BMW Motorrad partner GlobeBusters is one of the leading names in motorcycle adventure travel and has gained a reputation for producing some awe-inspiring adventures for hundreds of motorcyclists. The company organises adventures in the Americas, Africa and Asia, and having ridden many thousands of kilometres in Canada, founder and adventure travel legend Kevin Sanders explains the reason for introducing a Trans Canada trip to the portfolio.

“When you describe adventure travel in North America, people automatically think of the USA and iconic rides like Route 66,” he explains. “They often overlook Canada, which is a shame as it’s a fantastic country. We travel through Canada, north to south, on our Trans Americas ride, encompassing places like the Rockies and Alberta. The idea with the Trans Canada trip was to travel from west to east and really discover what this amazing place has to offer. It’s not just about fantastic scenery – the people are great too and there is so much on offer.”