A spectacular adventure, packed with worldclass resorts and a mosaic of landscapes. From Calgary, the route heads for the Rocky
Mountains and the wilderness of Banff National Park and experience the majesty of Lake Louise. The discovery tour of Canada’s national parks continues along the scenic Icefields Parkway with a visit to Jasper.The beauty of Wells Gray Provincial Park and the Thompson River are next to take centre stage before enjoying two days in the relaxing setting of Tyax Mountain Lake Resort. After indulging in the outdoor paradise of Whistler your trail leads to the Pacific Rim National Park, on the Pacific coast of Vancouver Island.Your adventure is completed with a visit to Victoria and Vancouver.

Day 1:Arrival in Calgary
Arrive at your centrally located hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight in Calgary.

Day 2: Calgary to Banff
(130km) Head towards the magnificent Rocky Mountains, travel through the foothills and then enter Banff National Park and on to Banff, where the remainder of the day is free. Stay 2 nights in Banff.

Day 3: Banff National Park
A stunning National Park and your outdoor playground for the day. Enjoy a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain for some panoramic views, visit the Cave and Basin, hike along one of the groomed trails or stroll through the town of Banff.

Day 4: Banff to Lake Louise
(75km) Drive through the Bow Valley to beautiful Lake Louise. From across the valley take a chairlift up Whitehorn Mountain. Overnight in Lake Louise.

Day 5: Lake Louise to Jasper
(230km) Drive via the spectacular Icefields Parkway. Stop at Peyto Lake and visit Maligne Canyon in Jasper National Park. At the Columbia Icefield take a ride onto the massive glacier. Drive on to the resort town of Jasper. Stay 2 nights in Jasper.

Day 6: Jasper National Park
Day at leisure to explore Jasper National Park where lakes and meadows stand in stark contrast to jagged peaks and spectacular glaciers.We suggest a Maligne Lake boat cruise, a visit to Miette Hot Springs, or a
ride on the Jasper Tramway.

Day 7: Jasper to Wells Gray Provincial Park
(440km) Drive along the scenic Yellowhead Highway. Before leaving the Rocky Mountains you will see spectacular Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies. A visit to the volcano-shaped wilderness of Wells Gray Provincial Park is worth the detour. Overnight in Clearwater.

Day 8:Wells Gray Provincial Park to Gold Bridge
(350km) Visit the Yellowhead Museum or Spahats Creek Park before travelling through the ‘Lakes Country’ region. Follow the Cariboo Highway south. Arrive at Tyax Mountain Resort and enjoy bird and wildlife watching, riding, mountain biking and gold panning. Overnight at Tyax Mountain Lake Resort.

Day 9: Gold Bridge
Enjoy a combination of outdoor adventure and first-class facilities. Discover the area on a hiking excursion on a eco trail. Overnight in Gold Bridge.

Day 10: Gold Bridge to Whistler
(130km) Drive to Whistler where you can play a round of golf, hike along endless trails and high alpine meadows, go horseriding or whitewater raft down one of the turbulent rivers. Alternatively, relax in the enchanting pedestrian village and enjoy the boutiques, restaurants and cafés. Overnight in Whistler.

Day 11:Whistler to Pacific Rim National Park
(310km - land only) Travel the Sea-to-Sky Highway through a landscape carved out by glaciers and edged by craggy fjords. Continue to Horseshoe Bay and board a ferry to Vancouver Island.Your drive takes you through ancient rainforests and provincial parks, where you might catch a glimpse of bears, deer or wolves.The Pacific Rim National Park is a marvel of ecological and geographical diversity. Stay 2 nights in Pacific Rim National Park.

Day 12: Pacific Rim National Park
Day at leisure to explore the rugged coastline along the network of hiking trails or walk the shoreline of Long Beach in search of shells and driftwood.

Day 13: Pacific Rim National Park to Victoria
(325km) Drive towards Victoria, a beautiful city with a fascinating maritime heritage and colonial charm.Visit
the harbour area, the totem poles of Thunderbird Park, the Royal British Columbia Museum or the Empress
Hotel for a traditional High Tea. Overnight in Victoria.

Day 14:Victoria to Vancouver
(70km - land only) Visit Butchart Gardens. Enjoy a mini-cruise on BC Ferries guiding you around the many Gulf Islands through the Strait of Georgia to mainland British Columbia. Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy Vancouver, the ‘Jewel’ of North America’s Pacific Coast. Stay 2 nights in Vancouver.

Day 15:Vancouver
Day at leisure to explore Vancouver. Don’t miss a visit to the Capilano Suspension Bridge.

Day 16: End of tour
Tour ends when you check-out from your hotel.

• 15 nights accommodation
  
• A personalised Canada Roadbook, containing essential travel information featuring overview notes of the area of travel, local sightseeing and attractions, daily itinerary highlights, provincial maps with city
  guides, hotel vouchers and customised dayby- day routing maps
  
• Applicable taxes
  
  NOTE: Meals and attractions (unless specified), park entrance fees, ferry charges and car rental are not included.
  FERRY DETAILS
  Prices are estimated. Schedules are included in passenger documents. Please be advised that ferry crossings not included in the cost cannot be pre-booked. Day 11: Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo (Departure Bay). Crossing time: 1 hour 35 minutes. Car & Driver: $45 (additional passenger $11 per person). Day 14:Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay. Crossing time: 1 hour 35 minutes. Car & Driver: $45 (additional passenger $11 per person).

• Day 3: Banff 2 hour Sundance Loop Horseback Ride
• Day 6: Jasper 2.5 hour river raft float trip on Athabasca River
• Day 9: Tyax Mountain Recreation package: use of canoes, rowboats, Lake Resort and mountain bikes. Activities: fishing, tennis and gold panning
• Day 12: Pacific Rim 2.5 hour whalewatching on Zodiac boat National Park
  
• Day15:Vancouver 4 hour Coastal Rainforest Adventure including snack
  
  (Activity package available 01 May to 25 September 2008.