A Shannon vacation is your gateway to the most authentic side of Ireland. From dramatic sea cliffs and charming coastal villages to fascinating historic sites, this region showcases the country’s wild beauty at its finest. Our Shannon travel packages make it easy to discover its natural and cultural treasures.
Visit Shannon: get started
Travel to Shannon, Ireland to take on the scenic route of the Wild Atlantic Way. Stop in County Kerry, the town of Dingle or the music hub of Doolin and the surprising surf beaches in between. Admire the Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands, The Burren and the bohemian Irish city of Galway. It all starts with a flight to Shannon from Canada with our Ireland travel packages!
Shannon travel guide
Destination facts
Language
English, Irish Gaelic
When to visit
From May to September, mild weather and longer days make it the ideal time to explore and enjoy the outdoors.
What to bring back
Connemara marble jewellery or figurines, soaps and perfumes from The Burren Perfumery, traditional handmade pottery and a Wild Atlantic Way passport (available at any post office or tourist office along the way).
What to eat
Galway oysters, cockles and mussels; Durrus cheese and smoked salmon.
Fun fact
The Wild Atlantic Way’s beauty is otherworldly, perhaps even… intergalactic? The latest Star Wars films were shot at locations across the coast: the Skellig Islands, the Dingle peninsula, the cliffs of Loop Head, and many more space travel must-sees. In 2019, they celebrated this cosmic connection with the first ever May the Fourth Festival (on May 4, of course)!
Important info
For more information on all necessary travel documents and more, check Air Canada’s Travel Requirements page and the Government of Canada’s Travel and Tourism website.
