Two of our favorite tour operators have new destinations on offer for families:

Backroads has recently unveiled its new Nova Scotia Family Multisport Adventure Tour for exploring the province’s local coastlines and villages. The action-packed days include whale watching in the Bay of Fundy, kayaking along the islands of Blue Rocks and eating fresh digby scallops. Your family will also have the chance to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenberg, as well as Annapolis Royal, Canada’s birthplace. Departures are available between June and August 2017. Children (4-17) receive 10-20 percent off depending on the room configuration.

Abercrombie & Kent recently announced its new Connections Boutique Group Journeys for 2017, which includes an 11-day family-friendly itinerary in Iceland. Your family will arrive in Iceland’s capital of Reykjavik, where you can go fishing with local pros and eat your catch for dinner. Your children can enjoy learning about Viking seafarers around a campfire and ride horses along a black-sand beach.  Other highlights include driving along the Langjokull ice cap, touring lunar-like Landmannalaugar by Super Jeep and mountain bike and swimming in the Hofsos thermal pool.  Children under 12 sharing with an adult save $400.