Best of Western Canada + Vancouver
Join us on this exciting tour from British Columbia's coast, taking in an enchanting cruise through the Inside Passage, VIA Rail's Jasper-Prince Rupert train and four magnificent national parks.
The Queen City of the Pacific offers fine dining and shopping in a setting of stunning natural beauty.
On day 13 of your tour, remain at your Vancouver hotel, the Ramada Inn & Suites, for the next two nights, before transferring to the airport on day 15 for your overnight flight home.
Banff National Park
Vancouver
Stanley Park totems, Vancouver
Vancouver
Stunning scenery in Yoho National Park
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Stanley Park in Vancouver should be one of your stops during your stay
Sulphur Mountain, Banff
Snowcoaches on the Columbia Icefield
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Vancouver Island
The amazing Athabasca Glacier
The scenic Skeena Train ride passing the Skeena River
Vancouver
Vancouver
Look out for black bear on the Skeena train journey
The Skeena Train passing a totem pole
The Inside Passage
Look for Orcas in the Inside Passage
Totem Poles in Thunderbird Park, Victoria
Beautiful Butchart Gardens
Victoria's Empress Hotel
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Your Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Vancouver.
Fly to Vancouver where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
DAY 2: Vancouver - ferry crossing - Victoria.
Vancouver is one of the world's most stunning cities with majestic mountains at its back and the ocean at its feet. Your morning sightseeing focuses on Chinatown, Gastown, the beautiful beaches, harbour, and Stanley Park. Afterwards, set sail across the Strait of Georgia through the spectacular Gulf Islands. Afternoon sightseeing in Victoria includes the world famous Butchart Gardens, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park.
DAY 3: Victoria.
Be sure to discover more of this splendid city, such as the Royal British Columbia Museum, a whale watching cruise or shopping along Government Street. A unique and memorable way to experience Victoria is the optional excursion to Chinatown, with dinner. At dusk you will be lead through the alleys by lanterns, to Bastion Square.
DAY 4: Victoria - Chemainus - Port Hardy.
An early departure follows the coastline of Vancouver Island, stopping at Chemainus, Canada's only permanent outdoor art gallery. Continue on to the port of Campbell River, the 'salmon capital of the world', where anglers have the opportunity to catch some of the largest saltwater salmon.
DAY 5: Port Hardy - Inside Passage Cruise - Prince Rupert.
An early morning embarkation on BC Ferries for one of the world's most beautiful ocean voyages. The scenery is spectacular with towering mountains, roaring waterfalls, islands, and virgin rainforest. Animal and marine life are abundant, and depending on the season, you may spot sea lions, eagles, porpoises and Orca. Late evening arrival in Prince Rupert.
DAY 6: Prince Rupert.
Depart for an orientation tour of Prince Rupert, a former tent town named after the first Governor of the Hudson Bay Company, followed by a visit to the North Pacific Historic Fishing Village for a guided tour of British Columbia's oldest cannery village.
DAY 7: Prince Rupert - VIA Rail® Jasper-Prince Rupert train - Prince George.
This morning board VIA Rail®'s Jasper-Prince Rupert train for the trip of a lifetime. The train heads through the majestic Coast Mountains following the Skeena River, often referred to as the 'River of Mists' and concludes in the forestry capital of British Columbia - Prince George. Watch out for bald eagles, inquisitive black bears, moose, and other wildlife whilst travelling in style in Touring class. Evening arrival in Prince George, formerly a fur trading post.
DAY 8: Prince George - Mount Robson - Jasper.
Leave Prince George following the Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, peaking at 13,000 feet. Then it's onto Jasper National Park for an orientation tour and an overnight stay.
DAY 9: Jasper - Columbia Icefield - Banff.
First stop today is Columbia Icefield for a snowcoach ride over the 1,000-feet-thick Athabasca Glacier. Later, precipitous gorges, snow-capped mountain ranges, and lakes of exquisite colour come into view on the journey south. Overnight in Banff, gateway to the Canadian Rockies.
DAY 10: Banff.
Banff is one of Canada's favourite year-round resorts with many summer activities including hiking and horseback riding. Or, how about an optional helicopter ride high over the Canadian Rockies or a thrilling gondola ride to Sulphur Mountain.
DAY 11: Banff - Lake Louise - Yoho National Park - Glacier National Park - Kelowna.
The first highlight is Lake Louise whose cold waters are a perfect natural mirror reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Afterwards, enter Yoho National Park, one of Canada's most popular recreational areas and site of pre-Cambrian fossils. Continue on to Glacier National Park, climbing the 4,379 feet-high Rogers Pass, a perfect spot for photos of the impressive mountain cliffs and glaciers. Overnight in Kelowna, on the shores of Okanagan Lake.
DAY 12: Kelowna - Cascade Mountains - Vancouver.
Today travel through the fertile Fraser Valley, then over the towering Cascade Mountains to Vancouver.
DAY 13 to 14: Vancouver.
Remain at your Vancouver hotel for a further two nights. The time is yours to relax and explore more of Vancouver. Choose from a variety of optional excursions covering many of the city's major attractions, or return to the beautiful gardens, towering evergreen forests and inviting beaches of Stanley Park.
DAY 15: Vancouver - UK.
Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.
DAY 16: Home Landing in the UK.
Ramada Inn & Suites
Ramada Inn & Suites reception
Ramada Inn & Suites
Ramada Inn & Suites reception
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Ramada Inn & Suites Vancouver
Conveniently located in the heart of Vancouver's vibrant entertainment district, you'll find a warm welcome awaits you. This makes a great base to explore this fascinating city.
Location: Downtown, close to Vancouver's popular restaurants, nightclubs, and shopping. The Davie Village district and Yaletown are only a short 5 minute walk.
Facilities: Morrissey's Irish House Restaurant; Ginger Sixty-Two Cocktail Den; money exchange; dry cleaning/laundry service; free high speed internet access; free pass to Fitness World nearby; safety deposit boxes.
Price includes: Room with private facilities; air-conditioning; coffee-maker; cable TV; hairdryer; iron/ironing board.
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Banff National Park
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Stanley Park totems, Vancouver
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Stunning scenery in Yoho National Park
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Stanley Park in Vancouver should be one of your stops during your stay
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Sulphur Mountain, Banff
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Snowcoaches on the Columbia Icefield
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Vancouver Island
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The amazing Athabasca Glacier
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The scenic Skeena Train ride passing the Skeena River
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Look out for black bear on the Skeena train journey
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The Skeena Train passing a totem pole
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The Inside Passage
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Look for Orcas in the Inside Passage
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Totem Poles in Thunderbird Park, Victoria
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Beautiful Butchart Gardens
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Victoria's Empress Hotel
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Optional Excursions
To help you plan and make the most of your holiday, below is a list of optional excursions available to you.
Chinatown Dinner and Lantern Walk
A fascinating tour of Chinatown, one of the oldest in Canada. Your expert local guide will offer you the opportunity to learn about the "East meets West" portals. Themes range from Feng Shui and the Chinese Zodiac to Brave Pioneers and World Developments. Food sampling along the way with dinner in a first-class restaurant. Finally, at dusk you will be given lanterns and lead through the narrow alleys to Bastion Square. A very unique and memorable way to experience Victoria. (Approximately 3 hours)
$75 (Canadian Dollar)
Victoria Panorama
This half-hour flight is an ideal introduction to seaplane aviation and includes spectacular vistas of downtown Victoria, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca with the Olympic Mountains in the distance. Enjoy unique views of the buildings ringing the harbour and grand houses perched above the rugged coastline. The exhilarating spray of the water is always a highlight during take-off and landing.
$122 (Canadian Dollar)
Jasper Raft On The Athabasca River
Jasper's best rafting float trips take you down the Athabasca River for those in seek of a complete and fun filled Alberta wilderness adventure. This 16 kilometer trip passes through many small sets of rapids and calm stretches, which allows your National Park Licensed guide to point out the natural and human history of Jasper. Jasper's best rafting float trips take you down the Athabasca River for those in seek of a complete and fun filled Alberta wilderness adventure. This 16 kilometer trip passes through many small sets of rapids and calm stretches, which allows your National Park Licensed guide to point out the natural and human history of Jasper. The Athabasca River is the same route that was used by the "fur traders" many years ago, (David Thompson 1811). The specially designed rafts offer a safe, comfortable ride that any first time rafter will enjoy. This trip is for everyone from toddlers to seniors. The guides do all the rowing so you can sit back & enjoy the majestic scenery. (2.5 hours) (Subject to favorable weather and water conditions.)
$64 (Canadian Dollar)
Banff Gondola
The adventure begins with an eight minute journey to the summit of Sulphur Mountain in a modern, fully-enclosed four passenger gondola cabin. The views become increasingly spectacular as you climb 698m (2,292 ft) to an elevation of 2,281m (7,486 ft) at the Summit Upper Terminal. Stay on the look out for wildlife and birds that frequent the Banff Gondola. This is nature's wild playground, so a camera is a must! You can encounter the local wildlife including Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, Golden mantled ground squirrels, Hoary marmots, Clark's nutcracker and the Canada (Gray) jay. Afterwards, we'll visit thundering Bow Falls where plenty of great photo opportunities await you. Be sure to bring a sweater or light jacket as the wind can become quite cool at 2,285 metres above sea level.
$31 (Canadian Dollar)
Royal Canadian Helicopter Tour
Your adventure will take you past the Three Sisters Peaks as you spectacularly escape to the Spray Valley. You will see the magnificent Goat Range where you will observe the radiant aqua blue/green colors of the Spray Lakes. Next, your journey will take you to new heights through the Goat Range Pass and along the Sundance Range of Banff National Park where you will see mountain peaks, alpine meadows and pristine lakes. An extraordinary adventure not to be missed! (25 minuet flight) Flights are subject to favorable weather conditions and minimum of 2 passengers.
$240 (Canadian Dollar)
Mount Assiniboine Glacier Helicopter Tour
Your adventure will take you past the Three Sisters Peaks as you spectacularly escape to the Spray Valley. 160You will see the magnificent Goat Range where you will observe the radiant aqua blue/green colors of the Spray Lakes. Next, your journey will take you to new heights through the Goat Range Pass and along the Sundance Range of Banff National Park where you will see mountain peaks, alpine meadows and pristine lakes. Finally, you will be transported to the "Matterhorn of the Canadian Rockies" which rises majestically to 3,611 meters (11,870 feet) along the Great Divide. The surrounding glaciers and icefalls will astound you and capture your imagination where you will get up close and personal with the Gloria Glacier as it tumbles off of Mount Assiniboine. This is an experience you will not forget! (30 minute flight) Flights are subject to favorable weather conditions and minimum of 2 passengers.
$272 (Canadian Dollar)
Spray Lakes Tour - 12 Minute Helicopter Tour
This will be the most action packed 12 minutes of your life. Your adventure will take you past the Three Sisters Peaks as you spectacularly escape to the Spray Valley. You will see the magnificent Goat Range where you will observe the radiant aqua blue/green colors of the Spray Lakes. Your return flight will provide views of the Bow River as it meanders back towards the Town of Canmore. (12 minute flight) Flights are subject to favorable weather conditions and minimum of 2 passengers.
$125 (Canadian Dollar)
Grouse Mountain & Capilano Suspension Bridge
Visit Vancouver's North Shore as you drive over Lion's Gate Bridge to world famous Capilano Suspension Bridge, one of Vancouver's most popular attractions. Capilano Suspension Bridge offers a unique mix of adventure, history and culture making this Vancouver tourist attraction a complete British Columbia experience. Afterwards, board the gondola up to the 4,000-foot level of Grouse Mountain, the peak of Vancouver. Take in a lumberjack show, visit orphaned grizzly bears and grey wolves, or enjoy a leisurely walk through the many trails. Note: This excursion is only available on multiple night stays in Vancouver. (Full Day Excursion)
$139 (Canadian Dollar)
Whistler Day Trip
Take the scenic Sea to Sky Highway with wonderful views of Howe Sound and the Gulf Islands. Make a stop at Shannon Falls. You'll have free time in Whistler to explore this world famous resort and host of the 2010 Olympics. There are restaurants, shops, galleries and plenty of other options to enjoy your day. (10 hours)
$139 (Canadian Dollar)
Please note that optional excursions and prices are subject to change.
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Best of Western Canada + Vancouver
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Holiday Highlights
- Victoria City sightseeing including visit to Butchart Gardens
- Inside Passage Cruise
- VIA Rail® Jasper-Prince Rupert Train
- Columbia Icefield Snowcoach ride
- Lake Louise
- Glacier National Park
Departures from
- Aberdeen
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- London Gatwick
- London Heathrow
- Manchester
- Newcastle
Departures between
23 Jul 2012 to 17 Sep 2012
NO HIDDEN EXTRAS: All prices shown include ALL compulsory charges (Fuel Supplement, Air Passenger Duty & Flight Supplement where applicable). Book with confidence: We are members of ABTA and all our air-inclusive holidays are financially protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under the ATOL scheme
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