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Travelling from the cosmopolitan excitement of Vancouver, you will journey through Canada’s lush Pacific playground, before swinging back to the mainland for an invigorating trek through authentic Gold Rush territory. Moving higher into the Rocky Mountains, you will relish the clean air, sparkling water and breathtaking scenery of Whistler, Jasper and Banff. |
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Day 1:Arrival in Vancouver Arrive at your downtown hotel. Day at leisure. Stay 2 nights in Vancouver. Day 2:Vancouver Day at leisure to explore Vancouver and surroundings. You may want to visit the MacMillan Planetarium, Chinatown, Gastown, the Capilano Suspension Bridge, Granville Island and Grouse Mountain. Day 3:Vancouver to Victoria (70km - land only) The B.C. Ferry cruise across the Strait of Georgia transports you to Vancouver Island, passing the rugged coastline and tranquil beaches of the Gulf Islands. Make your way to Victoria with its maritime heritage and colonial charm. End your day with a visit to the Empress Hotel for a traditional High Tea. Overnight in Victoria. Day 4:Victoria to Parksville (145km) Back on the road, savour scenic ocean vistas as you explore the coast via gently winding Malahat Drive.The coastline is strewn with charming villages and offers breathtaking vistas and nature reserves with abundant wildlife. Make a detour to visit the murals of Chemainus, the Forest Museum, Cowichan Bay area and the quaint Quw’utsun’ Cultural and Conference Centre in Duncan. Stay 2 nights in Parksville. Day 5: Parksville A glorious beach, three nearby provincial parks and excellent fishing opportunities make Parksville a popular resort.The area offers tennis, volleyball, mountain biking, horseback riding, kayaking, hiking and angling. Day 6: Parksville to Whistler (150km - land only) Begin with a B.C. Ferry ride through the Strait of Georgia to the mainland.Then follow the spectacular Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler Resort. En route admire Shannon Falls and explore the dramatic canyons, ravines and lofty peaks of Garibaldi Provincial Park. Stay 2 nights in Whistler. Day 7:Whistler Trade the freedom of the road for the adventure of the wilderness. Play a championship golf course in the shadow of towering mountain ranges, hike along endless trails and high alpine meadows, ride on horseback past spectacular glaciers or whitewater raft down one of the turbulent rivers.You may wish to just relax in the enchanting setting of the pedestrian village and enjoy the boutiques, restaurants and cafés. Overnight in Whistler. Day 8:Whistler to 100 Mile House (335km) Located exactly 100 miles from Lillooet on the ‘Old Cariboo Gold Rush Trail’, this small community has been welcoming travellers since the early pioneer days. A gateway to over 100 lakes, the 100 Mile region is home to some of the best lake trout and kokanee salmon in North America. Overnight in 100 Mile House. Day 9: 100 Mile House to Quesnel (215km) Following in the footsteps of pioneering adventure seekers, travel further down the ‘Old Cariboo Gold Rush Trail’. Passing through soaring mountain canyons, you’ll encounter many logging villages and gold ghost towns on your way to the wilderness town of Quesnel. Overnight in Quesnel. Day 10: Quesnel to McBride (325km) Continuing your journey through history, visit the turn-of-the-century railway boom town of McBride. Situated on the fertile land around the Fraser River, this bustling market town offers visitors a rare glimpse of a true Canadian rustic lifestyle. Overnight in McBride. Day 11: McBride to Banff National Park (315km) Today you’ll traverse the Rocky Mountains along the spectacular Icefields Parkway. Flanked by snowcovered mountain ridges, cascading waterfalls and sparkling glaciers you’ll see the spectacular Athabasca Glacier, where you can take an Ice Explorer ride. Overnight The Crossing. DAY 12: Banff National Park to Canmore (130km) The Trans-Canada Highway leads you to Banff, a year-round resort region that boasts true wilderness scenery, numerous outdoor activities and modern accommodation. Overnight in Canmore. Day 13: Canmore Day at leisure to explore Canmore. Go on a discovery tour of the famous resort town of Banff, visit the Cave and Basin, Bow Falls and take a thrilling gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain. Overnight in Canmore. Day 14: Camore to Invermere (175km) Drive through Kootenay National Park, a landscape dominated by lofty peaks, glaciers, deep valleys and crystal-blue lakes.Visit the park’s hot springs or the Radium Hot Springs resort which offers numerous activities and sights. Wildflowers decorate the alpine meadows, while grizzly bears, moose and mountain goats roam the park. Overnight in Panorama Mountain Village. Day 15: Invermere Full day in Invermere, a summer paradise for outdoor enthusiasts - hiking, fishing, bird watching, boating and windsurfing on Lake Windermere.Visit Invermere’s museum housing pioneer artifacts and local archives. Overnight in Panorama Mountain Village. Day 16: Invermere to Rossland (365km)Arrive at Rossland, one of Canada’s more unusual townships. Nestled within the crater of a long-extinct volcano, Rossland was the largest town in British Columbia at the height of the Gold Rush. Today, it is home to two Canadian Olympic Champion skiers, world-class mountain-biking facilities, two museums, scenic lakes and hiking trials that begin in the heart of the town. Overnight in Rossland. Day 17: Rossland to Penticton (320km) A leisurely drive down the mountain will carry you to Penticton, situated between the Skaha and Okanagan lakes. Penticton is the thriving fruit capital, every spring thousands of fruit trees cast an unforgettable fragrance and wash of colour across the city limits. Stay 2 nights in Penticton. Day 18: Penticton Day at leisure. Don’t miss the Okanagan River Channel - a man-made canal running between the Skaha and Okanagan lakes. Another local highlight is the beached SS Sicamous, a 72m lake sternwheeler currently being restored. Day 19: Penticton to Hope (225km) Hope is located in a mountain-ringed valley at the entrance of the Fraser River Canyon. Nearby Manning Provincial Park features deep valleys, Blackwall Peak alpine meadows, Cascade Lookout and azure-blue lakes. Overnight in Hope. Day 20: Hope to Vancouver (140km) All trails lead to Vancouver - Canada’s fastest growing and most exciting coastal city. Arrive in Vancouver through the lush Fraser Valley, follow the gushing Fraser River, shadowed by soaring peaks out of the foothills of the Coast Mountains and down to the coastline. Overnight in Vancouver. Day 21: End of tour Return to Vancouver International Airport in time forcheck in for your return flight. |
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Enjoy a pre-bookable activity package for
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