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Day 1:Arrival in Vancouver
Transfer independently to your downtown hotel. Pick
up your Jonview Canada Roadbook at the front desk
and check in. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in
Vancouver.
Day 2:Vancouver to Merritt
(270km) Drive to the vast ranch lands of British
Columbia’s interior following the Gold Rush Trail
alongside the mighty Fraser River. At Hell’s Gate or
Boston Bar, you will have a chance to explore the
imposing Fraser Canyon by airtram, before visiting
Lytton, one of the villages made famous by the Gold
Rush. Overnight in-Merritt.
Day 3: Mettitt to Wells Gray Provincial Park
(260km) Travel along the scenic Yellowhead Highway
through the valley of the North Thompson River.Visit
the Clearwater Yellowhead Museum for a taste of
frontier life or Spahats Creek Park. Stay 2 nights in
Wells Gray Provincial Park (Special note:
Accommodation is limited in Wells Gray Provincial
Park, and our programmes use all available space at
Wells Gray Ranch and neighbouring accommodation.
When this space is exhausted, further bookings are
confirmed in Clearwater, located on the outside
boundary of the park.)
Day 4:Wells Gray Provincial Park
Enjoy your day at Wells Gray Ranch, a ranch that
offers hiking, fishing and river rafting experiences.
Day 5:Wells Gray Provincial Park to Jasper
(340km) Leave the peaceful delights of Wells Gray to
head for the unforgettable splendour of the Rocky
Mountains. En route to Jasper, you will drive by the
panoramic views of Mount Robson, the highest peak
in the Canadian Rockies. Overnight in Jasper.
Day 6: Jasper to Banff
(285km) Continue along the Icefields Parkway,
meandering through a landscape of peaks and
glaciers, before pausing to admire the picturesque
alpine waters of Peyto Lake and Moraine Lake.The
sparkling, turquoise colours and the impressive glacier
of Lake Louise are next.The Trans-Canada Highway
leads you to the resort region of Banff. Stay 2 nights
in Banff.
Day 7: Banff National Park
(155km) Visit the Cave and Basin, Bow Falls and take
a thrilling gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain. Other activities include river rafting, biking,
horseback riding and hiking.
Day 8: Banff to Invermere
Drive through Kootenay National Park.Visit the 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. Stay 2
nights in Panorama Mountain Village.
Day 9: Invermere
Full day in Invermere to enjoy hiking, fishing, bird
watching, boating and windsurfing on Lake
Windermere.You can also visit Invermere’s museum
housing pioneer artifacts and local archives.
Day 10: Invermere to Nelson
(380km) Advance through the Kootenays, an area
shaped by gold-seekers, a heritage celebrated in
historic Fort Steele. Enjoy the vistas of the Purcell and
Selkirk mountain ranges as you take the world’s
longest free ferry ride across Kootenay Lake to
Balfour. Afternoon is free. Overnight in Nelson.
Day 11: Nelson to Osoyoos
(260km) Travel across Bonanza Pass and Gold
Canyon. Boasting towering mountains, gentle valleys
and sparkling lakes, this area is a haven for hikers and
canoeists.Visit Grand Forks on the Kettle River
reliving the period of Russian settlement or enjoy
some excellent fishing. Overnight in Osoyoos.
Day 12: Osoyoos to Manning Provincial Park
(160km) En route to Manning Provincial Park, you will
drop into Oliver Park, the only true desert in Canada.
Alternately, you will enjoy a hike through pristine
Cathedral Provincial Park. Afterwards, explore
Manning Provincial Park, known for its sub-alpine
meadows and diverse vegetation.The day’s highlight
comes after an extensive hike along the trail network
- a picture-perfect view of Three Brothers Mountain
and Thunder Lake. Overnight in Manning Provincial
Park.
Day 13: Manning Provincial Park to Whistler
(350km) Drive to the Gold Rush town of Hope
before continuing along the rushing Fraser River to
the Pacific Coast.The route meanders along the
spectacular Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler. En route
admire Shannon Falls and explore the dramatic
canyons, ravines and lofty peaks of Garibaldi Provincial
Park. Overnight in Whistler.
Day 14:Whistler to Powell River
(125km - land only) Drive past the sweeping
seascapes and serene inlets of the Sunshine Coast this
morning before boarding for the first of several B.C.
Ferry rides. Powell River is set against the backdrop of
the Coast Mountains and offers activities including
sea-kayaking, sailing, hiking and mountain biking.The
coastal waters boast a rich variety of marine wildlife.
Overnight in Powell River.
Day 15: Powell River to Quadra Island
(70km - land only) This morning starts with a
refreshing B.C. Ferry cruise across the Strait of
Georgia to Vancouver Island, you may even encounter
some orcas. From the ferry, drive north through
Comox Valley and up to Campbell River, a salmonfishing
paradise. Another short ferry ride brings you
to Quadra Island.Take to the hiking trails and you will
uncover many fascinating sites: including a native
village, authentic totem poles and mysterious native
rock carvings. Overnight on Quadra Island.
Day 16: Quadra Island to Pacific Rim National Park
(285km - land only) Cross Vancouver Island to the
Pacific Coast through ancient rainforests and
provincial parks.You’re venturing into true wildlife
territory here, and you might even glimpse bears,
deer, wolves and cougars.The Pacific Rim National
Park is a marvel of ecological and geographical
diversity, as you will see as you pass through dense
rainforests, steep ravines and windswept beaches. Stay
2 nights in Tofino.
Day 17: Pacific Rim National Park
A free day to explore the rugged coastline along the
network of hiking trails or walk the shoreline of Long
Beach.
Day 18: Pacific Rim National Park to Nanaimo
(155km) This morning the spectacular winding road
takes you back to the east coast of the island with
visits to Horne Lake Caves or Cathedral Grove.Your
itinerary will expose you to many hidden gems
including native rock carvings at Sproat Lake and the
picturesque falls at Little Qualicum Falls Provincial
Park.Tonight, you will have time to discover the
charming town of Nanaimo. Overnight in Nanaimo.
Day 19: Nanaimo to Victoria
(115km) Travel along the scenic Malahat Drive, detour
to visit the murals of Chemainus, the Forest Museum or
the quaint Quw’utsun’ Cultural and Conference Centre
in Duncan.Your trail ends in Victoria, visit the harbour
area, the totem poles of Thunderbird Park or the Royal
British Columbia Museum. Overnight in Victoria.
Day 20:Victoria to Vancouver
(70km - land only) A final day on the island reveals
the serene beauty of the Saanich Peninsula with its
quiet beaches, meandering lanes and colonial-style
architecture.Visit Butchart Gardens, before enjoying a
mini-cruise on a B.C. Ferry back to Vancouver.
Overnight near Vancouver Airport.
Day 21: End of tour
Check-in at Vancouver International Airport for your
departure flight.
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