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© Destination BC Stay and Wander
Canada’s Pacific Coast
© Destination BC Albert Normandin
Discover Whistler and the Rockies 8 days/7 nights
Sunshine Coast Circle
5 days/4 nights Nowhere else on earth has the meeting of land and sea created such magnificent beauty. The Pacific Rim National Park provides protection for rainforests and an amazing marine environment.
Explore the delightful village of Whistler and head through Lillooet, known as the land of the Gold Rush Trail. On your journey to Jasper stop and view the graceful Pyramid Falls. From here carry on into the spectacular Rocky Mountains.
The Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island have a landscape that beckons the adventurous soul. The rugged western coastline of Vancouver Island boasts an array of wildlife as well as virgin forests and glaciated peaks.
Day 1: Vancouver – Tofino (221km) Depart Vancouver for Horseshoe Bay and ferry to Vancouver Island. At Nanaimo head to Tofino on the rugged West Coast.
Day 1: Vancouver – Whistler (122km)
Day 1: Vancouver – Sunshine Coast (103km) Depart Vancouver for Horseshoe Bay and sail for 45 minutes to the Sunshine Coast.
Day 2: Tofino (Pacific Rim National Park) You may wish to walk along the famed Long Beach, with its miles of pristine sandy beach and pounding surf, or explore the rainforests on a selection of well groomed trails. Mid afternoon enjoy a 3 hour whale watch cruise through Clayoquot Sound. Day 3: Tofino – Victoria (313km) Travel back to the East Coast of Vancouver Island and head south to Victoria. Day 4: Victoria Today is free to explore Victoria, with its turn of the century architecture, British traditions such as high tea and shops full of woollens and china. Admission to the Butchart Gardens is included. Day 5: Victoria – Vancouver (69km) Drive north to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal for a 90 minute ferry ride to Tsawwassen then continue on to Vancouver where your journey ends.
9 days/8 nights
Day 2: Whistler Take time to experience this charming alpine resort and enjoy the Peak 2 Peak Gondola Ride.
Day 2: Sunshine Coast Choose from a variety of outdoor activities such as kayaking in the beautiful surrounds.
Day 3: Whistler – Sun Peaks (293km) Begin your spectacular drive on the Duffey Lake Road where you will see breathtaking views of Joffre Glacier, continue on through Gold Rush country to the resort town of Sun Peaks.
Day 3: Sunshine Coast – Quadra Island (78km) Day 4: Quadra Island Enjoy an Eco Wilderness Cruise into Desolation Sound.
Day 4: Sun Peaks – Jasper (444km) Day 5: Jasper Explore this charming mountain village, close to many terrific scenic highlights. Visit Maligne Lake, one of the most photographed lakes in the world.
Day 5: Quadra Island – Tofino, Vancouver Island (225km) Day 6: Tofino (Pacific Rim National Park) A 3 hour whale watch cruise is included through the Clayoquot Sound.
Day 6: Jasper – Banff (292km)
Day 7: Tofino – Victoria (313km) Stop en route at the artist community of Chemainus.
Day 7: Banff Enjoy a trip up the Banff Gondola where you’ll have a panoramic view of the Bow Valley and take a dip in the hot mineral pools at the Upper Hot Springs.
Day 8: Victoria Explore quaint Victoria. Day 9: Victoria – Vancouver (69km)
Day 8: Banff – Calgary (115km) Note: Also available in reverse
Departures: Daily (May-Oct)
Departures: Daily (May-Oct)
Departures: Daily (May-Sep)
Inclusions: 4 nights accommodation, ferry for vehicle and passengers, sightseeing and activities as per itinerary, travel documentation
Inclusions: 7 nights accommodation, sightseeing and activities as per itinerary, travel documentation
Inclusions: 8 nights accommodation, ferry for vehicle and passengers, sightseeing and activities as per itinerary, travel documentation
Exclusions: Rental car, road tolls, national park entrance fees, ferry reservation fee and surcharges
Exclusions: Rental car, road tolls, national park entrance fees and surcharges
Exclusions: Rental car, road tolls, national park entrance fees, ferry reservation fee and surcharges
Price Guide From: $825
Ucluelet
Price Guide From: $1636
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Tofino Parksville Nanaimo
Horseshoe Bay Vancouver
PACIFIC OCEAN
Price Guide From: $933
Quadra Island
BRITISH COLUMBIA Sun Peaks Resort Whistler
Campbell River
Jasper
BRITISH COLUMBIA
ALBERTA Tofino Sunshine Coast
Lake Louise Calgary Banff
Vancouver Victoria
USA
(April Point Resort)
USA
The price guide shown is per adult twin share, based on low season travel. Specials or surcharges may apply depending on travel date.
PACIFIC OCEAN
Vancouver
Victoria
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