Teena Dowd, Founder, Vacations for Canadians
What makes me most proud at Vacations for Canadians, is how frequently I hear from clients about the incredible travel experiences we helped them create. Our amazing travel advisor and client concierge teams spend each day striving to make your travel dreams come true, and I love hearing the stories that come from those journeys.
Our agency is built on a passion for seamless, high-quality travel experiences—and today, my role is focused on vision, strategy, and empowering our advisors to deliver exceptional service. I lead an amazing team of experienced travel advisors who specialize in river cruises, ocean cruises, land tours, and Disney vacations for Canadian travellers.
We want your travel experience to be seamless from start to finish, and I work to ensure that by carefully selecting tour partners, building exclusive cruise line relationships and making sure we are here when you need us. Those exclusive partnerships add even more value to the expert guidance and trusted recommendations we bring to every journey we plan.
In 2025, we launched our dedicated Luxury Cruise Division, equipping our team with the tools, insights, and brand connections needed to serve even the most discerning cruisers—whether you’re embarking on a European river cruise or setting sail on an ultra-luxury ocean voyage.
At Vacations for Canadians, we believe in thoughtful travel, real support, and making it easier than ever for Canadians to see the world with confidence and joy.
Cambodia was pure magic. Sunrise at Angkor Wat felt like stepping into another world—so peaceful and surreal. But what really stuck with me was the warmth of the people and the rich culture tucked into every corner, from tiny street food stalls to sacred temples.
Japan blew me away. It’s this amazing mix of futuristic cities and ancient traditions. One minute you’re surrounded by neon in Tokyo, and the next you’re sipping matcha in a quiet Kyoto garden. Everything just feels thoughtful, beautiful, and kind of otherworldly
—in the best way.
Costa Rica was all about good energy. The rainforests, the beaches, the volcanoes—it’s like nature turned all the way up. I felt so alive there, and the “pura vida” mindset is contagious. You slow down, breathe a little deeper, and just enjoy the ride.
Tanzania was wild in the most incredible way. Going on safari in the Serengeti, seeing elephants up close, and watching the sun set behind Mount Kilimanjaro—it’s the kind of stuff you never forget. It was powerful, grounding, and honestly kind of life-changing.
