Ageless Adventures - Mandate Tours

2010 TOUR BROCHURE 

Quebec Countryside 

Magical Maui 

The Best of Eastern Canada 

Seattle’s Best 

Campbell’s Resort on Lake Chelan 

The Wild West Coast of Vancouver Island 

Yukon & NWT 

Ageless Adventures 

TWELVE NEW TOURS FOR 2010 

Rocky Mountaineer Rail & Kimberley Accordion Festival 

Washington’s Wine Region 

California Dreamin’ 

Thanksgiving at Harrison Hot Springs 

Tucson Sun Getaway 

Getaway for Gals 

604-542-5566 1-877 277-5577

Twelve New / Revisited 

Tours for 2010 

Magical Maui 

Join George & Melinda Burns of 

Mandate Tours for an unforgettable vacation 

getaway to Maui, Hawaii. We are staying 

at the Kaanapali Beach Hotel, Maui’s Most 

Hawaiian Hotel – an experience which 

has prompted the readers of Conde Nast 

Traveler Magazine to vote it as one of the 

“World’s Best Places to Stay” and “#1 Best 

Value Hotel in Hawaii” according to Travel 

& Leisure Magazine. 


Featuring: Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and 

Quebec City 

Local tour guides will bring each city to 

life and there is plenty of time to explore 

on your own. Some unique Mandate 

highlights include: local cuisine in popular 

old Montreal and Quebec City restaurants, 

a scenic drive along the Chemin du Roy and 

a side tour in the Charlevoix Region which 

includes Baie-Saint-Paul, nestled along the 

banks of the St. Lawrence, one of the oldest 

towns in Quebec. 


Three nights at the historic Mayflower 

Park Hotel located in thriving downtown 

Seattle steps away from the cities most 

exciting shopping and attractions. Side 

tours include: Tillicum Village, Hiram Locks, 

Seattle’s Underground Tour, Seattle City 

tour and a tour of the Museum of Flight. 

Campbell’s Resort at Lake Chelan 

Travel with Mandate to the well appointed 

Campbell’s Resort at Lake Chelan in 

Washington State for a lovely four day 

getaway. The weather in June is quite 

delightful at a respectable 25 degrees! 

The Wild West Coast of Vancouver 

Island 

Come on board the M.V. Frances Barkley 

for an enjoyable cruise on this working 

vessel as it makes its way along the Alberni 

Inlet to the Broken Group Islands and our 

destination, Ucluelet on the wild West 

Coast. Travel by coach to Tofino and a 

two night stay at the waterfront Tin Wis 

Resort. Highlights of the tour also include: 

Qualicum, Pacific Rim National Park and 

Tofino. 

Yukon & NWT 

The Yukon & NWT tour is indeed a tour 

of a lifetime. Due to popular demand this 

15 day tour is back! Highlights include: 

Whitehorse, SS Klondike, a cruise on the 

Yukon and Mackenzie rivers, Dawson City, 

Dempster Highway, Inuvik, Tuktoyaktuk, 

Top-of-the-World Highway, Klaune National 

Park and the White Pass Yukon Rail. 

Rocky Mountaineer Rail & the 

Kimberley Accordion Festival 

The Eastern Kootenays and the Canadian 

Rockies are the focal points for this 

tour. Highlights of the tour are the 

annual Kimberley International Old Time 

Accordion Championships and a two day 

rail tour on the Rocky Mountaineer Rail 

from Banff to Vancouver. 


Beginning with a three day cruise to 

Los Angeles we have chosen the best 

sights Southern California has to offer. 

San Diego, The San Diego Zoo, old 

town, Mission San Juan Capistrano, 

Los Angeles, Universal Studios, Rodeo 

Drive, Santa Catalina, two nights in 

Santa Barbara, Solvang, Ventura and 

much much more. 


Travel to Yakima and Walla Walla 

valleys during grape harvest. Experience 

scenic vistas, wine tasting and a drive 

along the Columbia River Gorge. One 

highlight of the tour is a visit to Johnston 

Ridge Observatory at Mt. St. Helens. 

Thanksgiving at Harrison Hot 

Springs 

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect 

on all our blessings. Please join us 

on a Thanksgiving getaway to one of 

B.C.’s most popular vacation spots - 

Harrison Hot Springs. Two nights at the 

Premier Harrison Hot Springs Resort, 

Thanksgiving dinner in the copper room, 

Minter Gardens, a scenic fall coach tour 

and Westminster Abbey. 


One word - Sun! When rainy days are 

closing in around us, join Mandate Tours 

as we journey to sunny Tucson. Our 

resort of choice is the deluxe Westward 

Look Resort. Highlights include: Tucson, 

Tombstone, Bisbee, Arizona-Sonora 

Desert Museum to name a few. 

Getaway for Gals - Christmas 

Shopping Extravaganza 

Join daughters, sisters and friends for a 

Gals Getaway Shopping Extravaganza in 

November. Bellis Fair, Seattle Premium 

Outlet, Alderwood Mall and La Conner. 

The highlight is a two night stay at the 

well-appointed Tulalip Resort, Casino 

and Spa. Join us for some fun and 

friendship and of course shopping! 

Mandate’s Mandate 

For those of you who are reading our 

brochure for the first time, please be 

assured that each tour includes diverse 

sightseeing, comfortable accommodation, 

quality meals, a historic perspective and 

is created to flow at a leisurely pace. 

Our destinations are predominantly tours 

of Western Canada and the Western U.S. 

Our ongoing theme is “Discover Your Own 

Backyard with Mandate Tours”. We are 

pleased to have many repeat customers 

and therefore offer numerous new tours 

each year. We want to keep you coming 

back to Mandate! 

Each hotel, resort and inn is chosen for its 

rating (3 ½ stars or better), location, unique 

setting, on-site restaurants and amenities. 

International Stage Lines, our coach 

company of choice, has new 47 passenger 

coaches for your continued comfort and 

safety. 

We would like to thank all those who 

have travelled with us in 2009 and we look 

forward to happy travels in 2010. 

Mandate’s Special Features 

Early Payment Discount 

When full payment is received 75 days 

prior to departure you will receive a 5% early 

payment discount. (Not valid for Collette 

Vacations tour) 

Peace of Mind Plan 

When choosing a Mandate tour it is 

important to be aware of our Peace of Mind 

Plan. Mandate’s plan is second to none in 

the travel industry. A Mandate Peace of 

Mind Plan guarantees a full refund of all trip 

payments in the event of a cancellation for 

any reason up to the day before the tour. 

This excludes the cost of the plan fee itself. 

During the course of a trip, if a passenger 

has to return home due to illness or a 

death in the immediate family, the plan fee 

guarantees a refund of any unused portion 

of the trip. 

Home Pick-up & Drop-off Service 

Our popular individual home pick-up and 

drop-off service will continue to be offered 

within the immediate Vancouver lower 

mainland. 

Mandate’s Gold Card Membership 

Seven years ago we introduced Gold Card 

membership to our customers who have 

completed four or more overnight tours 

in a calendar year. This membership has 

been well received, with an average of 5% 

of our tour registrations representing Gold 

Card Members. 

If you have qualified as a Gold Card 

member in 2009, in December, you will 

receive a 5% rebate cheque for all completed 

tours. You will also qualify for an instant 5% 

discount on all overnight tours booked in 

2010. This discount will continue for every 

calendar year that you continue to complete 

four or more tours. Other benefits of Gold

Card membership includes: 

● Give-aways and/or special offers as 

they become available 

● A personalized Gold Card name tag 

● Room upgrades where available 

Tour Activity Level 

We use the walking symbol to reflect 

the approximate tour activity level of each 

tour however if you have any concerns 

or questions, please enquire at the time 

of registration when our staff will be very 

happy to discuss the itinerary in more 

depth. 

Please note that any tour involving boats 

(excluding ferries) has automatically been 

categorized as Intermediate. This is because 

tide and sea conditions can sometimes 

make boarding and disembarking more 

difficult and result in unstable, slippery 

conditions on board. 

EASY 

You must be able to walk to and from 

coach, hotels, venues & restaurants. 

MODERATE 

You should be able to climb stairs and 

walk reasonable distances, possibly over 

uneven ground or inclines and for this 

reason these tours would not be suitable 

for people requiring walkers. 

INTERMEDIATE 

You must be able to walk a kilometre 

or more on uneven ground or extended 

inclines. 

Extreme cold and high altitudes will be 

experienced on some tours. 

Wherever boats (excluding ferries) are 

involved and because of tide conditions, 

you must be able to negotiate the possibility 

of a steep ramp to gain access to the boat 

or wharf. 

It is recommended that persons requiring 

assistance be accompanied by a companion 

who is capable and totally responsible for 

providing that assistance since Mandate 

Tours cannot provide special individual 

assistance to tour members with special 

needs. 

Proposed HST 

We have included the proposed 

HST for all Canadian tours commencing 

July 1 if the tax does not go through 

we will gladly refund you the difference. 

2010 PowerPoint 

Tour Presentations 

Please join us as we present our 2010 

Tours in a PowerPoint presentation at 

various locations throughout the lower 

mainland. All are welcome to attend. We 

will be featuring our new overnight tours 

and light refreshments will be served. 

Please call Mandate Tours at 

604-542-5566 to RSVP for any of the 

following presentations as well as 

for more information on additional 

dates and locations of presentations 

to be announced: 

West Vancouver Seniors Centre 

January 15 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. 

White Rock - Kent St. Senior 

Centre 

January 29 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 

Maple Ridge - Ridge Meadows 

Seniors Centre 

January 30 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. 

North Vancouver - Silver Harbour 

February 2 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 

Ladner - Ladner Community 

Centre 

February 5 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 

Walnut Grove - Walnut Grove 

Community Centre 

February 11 1:15 - 3:15 p.m. 

Burnaby - Confederation Seniors 

Centre 

February 21 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. 

Richmond - Minoru Seniors 

Centre 

TBA TBA 

Sechelt - Sechelt Seniors Centre 

March 21 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 

At Mandate Tours we pride 

ourselves on our customer 

service, attention to detail and 

interesting tours. This would 

not be possible without the hard 

work of our office staff. 

Karla Reilander wears many hats 

organizing 

all the 

components 

of the 

tour from 

coordinating 

home pickups 

and drop- 

offs, to ensuring that your dietary needs 

are met and much more. Karla also 

assists in tour design and sales. 

Barbara Wyatt, one of our newest 

employees, 

has the very 

important job 

of bookkeeper. 

Among 

her many 

administrative 

duties she 

may be the gal that you speak to when 

you call in to register. Barbara also 

assists in tour design. 

It’s Carol Skidmore’s voice that you will 

hear most 

often when 

you call. She 

handles most 

of the tour 

registrations 

and one of 

her strongest 

attributes is her attention to detail, which 

is a great asset when organizing the 

many details pertaining to mailings, 

brochure proofing and the like. 

Melinda Burns is involved in tour design, 

promotion, 

sales, 

marketing and 

tour guiding. 

She also 

negotiates 

with suppliers 

and venues 

to ensure 

that every tour meets the standards you 

have come to expect when booking with 

Mandate. 

George Burns’ role is to ensure that 

everything 

runs 

smoothly. 

He is 

responsible 

for the 

overall 

operation 

of Mandate Tours, from day to day 

decision making to long term planning 

and expressing his opinions on almost 

everything! 

George and Melinda work closely 

together on growing and moving the 

company forward. As a team, we 

all handle tour registrations and we 

appreciate and rely on your repeat 

business. We look forward to another 

successful year in 2010! 

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Table of Contents: 

Name of Tour Departures Tour Length Page 

Stormwatching at Long Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 1 4 days 3 

Yukon Quest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 16 6 days 3 

Magical Maui NEW 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 2 10 days 3 

Jasper Park Lodge - Seniors Spring Fling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 11 6 days 4 

Palm Springs Getaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 12 8 days 5 

Summerland Waterfront Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 18 3 days 6 

Magnificent Oregon Coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 24 5 days 7 

The Best of Eastern Canada . NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 27 11 days 8 

Seattle’s Best . NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 1 & September 9 4 days 10 

Campbell’s Resort on Lake Chelan NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 7 4 days 11 

Olympic Peninsula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 15 4 days 12 

Shuswap Getaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 21 4 days 13 

Newfoundland & Labrador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 15 16 days 14 

The Wild West Coast of Vancouver Island NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 22 4 days 16 

Rocky Mountaineer Rail & the Kimberley Accordion Championship . NEW . . . . . . . . . . . July 7 6 days 17 

Historical Barkerville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 2 4 days 18 

Sound of Music - Leavenworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 9 3 days 18 

Bamfield & the Alberni Inlet - Featuring MV Frances Barkley . . . . . . July 7 & August 11 3 days 19 

Yukon NWT . REVISITED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 10 15 days 20 

Glacier & Waterton Lakes National Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 11 8 days 22 

Historic Nootka Sound - Friendly Cove & the E & N Rail . . . . . . . . . . . . July 15 & 22 4 days 23 

Discovery Coast Passage and the Cariboo - Chilcotin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 16 5 days 24 

Haida Gwaii - Experience Super Natural BC . . . . . . . . July 22 & August 19 8 days 25 

Stewart & Hyder - Bears and Glaciers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 2 10 days 26 

Chemainus Theatre Summer Getaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 10 3 days 27 

Grizzly Bears of Knight Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 3 4 days 28 

Desolation Sound & the Tsa Kwa Luten Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 16 4 days 29 

Princess Louisa Inlet - Float & Fly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 24 3 days 30 

Fabulous Kootenays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 30 5 days 31 

San Juan Islands Getaway - Featuring Islands Cruise & Whale Watching . . . . September 7 3 days 32 

Washington’s Wine Region NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 20 5 days 33 

Spectacular Desert Canyons - featuring Grand, Bryce and Zion Canyons . . . . September 3 10 days 34 

California Dreamin’: Coastal cruise, San Diego, Los Angeles & Santa Barbara . NEW September 18 14 days 36 

Kettle Valley Railway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 3 3 days 38 

Autumn Colours in the Cascades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 17 4 days 39 

Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 4 8 days 40 

Thanksgiving at Harrison Hot Springs . NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 10 3 days 41 

Tucson Sun Getaway . NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 1 9 days 42 

Getaway for Gals . NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 17 3 days 43 

Christmas in Chemainus and Downtown Victoria . . . . . November 24 & December 1 2 days 43 

Winter Wonderland in Leavenworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 6 4 days 44 

Christmas in Victoria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 24 4 days 44 

Terms, Conditions & Peace of Mind Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Yukon Quest 

The Great Canadian North 

February 16 - 21 

10 Meals - 5 nights & 6 days 

Tour group size limited to 12 people. *Departure times for 

Aurora Borealis viewing are subject to change. Other activities 

subject to change due to weather. 

Winter Parka and boot rentals are available in Whitehorse. 

Price Per Person: 

Double or Twin: $2,409.00 

Single: $2,829.00 

Adults under 55: Add 5% to the above rates 

Discover Maui 

Hawaii’s Magical Island 

March 2 - 11 




Single: $5,989.00 

Adults under 55: add 5% to the above rates. 

Stormwatching 

at Long Beach 

February 1 - 4 



Double or Twin: $ 869.00 

Single: $1,139.00 

Adults 56 - 64 or non BC seniors: add $25.00 

to the above rates. Adults under 55: add 5% 

NEW in 2010 

Join George & Melinda Burns of Mandate Tours for an 

unforgettable vacation getaway to Maui, Hawaii. We are staying 

at the Kaanapali Beach Hotel, Maui’s Most Hawaiian Hotel. An 

experience which has prompted the readers of Condé Nast Traveler 

Magazine to vote it as one of the world’s “Best Places to Stay” 

and “#1 Best Value Hotel in Hawaii” according to Travel & Leisure 

Magazine. 

Highlights: 

The Rugged West Coast of Vancouver Island ● 

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve ● Tin Wis Resort 

● Wild Pacific Trail ● Long Beach 

Tour includes: 

Home pick-up & drop-off service, Deluxe transportation, 

Three nights accommodation, three breakfasts, two 

lunches and dinners, meal gratuities, all side tours and 

entrance fees, driver and coach ferry tolls, transfer driver 

gratuities, Mandate tour guide, baggage handling and 

all taxes 

Experience a truly wild coastline, buffeted by rain and high 

pounding surf. Walking along the Wild Pacific Trail and 

strolling along the beach in the rain is one of the greatest 

pleasures offered to a nature lover. 

MANDATE’S PEACE OF MIND PLAN: $40.00 

Highlights: 

Whitehorse ● Yukon Quest Finish Line ● Aurora 

Borealis viewing ● Dog Sled tour ● Yukon Wildlife 

Preserve ● Frost Bite Music Festival ● McBride 

Museum ● Beringia Centre ● Yukon Quest 

International Dog Sled Race Banquet 


Home pick-up & drop-off service, round trip airfare, 

van transportation, five nights accommodation, five 

breakfasts, one lunch, four dinners, hot drinks and 

snacks, meal gratuities, all side tours and entrance fees, 

step on guides, transfer driver gratuities, Mandate tour 

guide, baggage handling, airport fees and all taxes 


Highlights: 

Maui ● Kaanapali Beach ● Ukulele lessons ● Poi 

Making demonstration ● Hula lessons ● Lei Making 

● Cultural Garden tour ● Lau Printing ● Lauhala 

Weaving ● Pineapple Cutting ● Hawaiian Music & a 

nightly Sunset Hula Show ● Haleakala National Park 

● Waikapu & Iao Valleys ● Maui Tropical Plantation 

● Historic Lahaina ● Drums of the Pacific Luau 


Home pick-up & drop off service, Round trip airfare on 

Westjet, nine nights accommodation, nine full buffet 

breakfasts, two dinners (one the Drums of the Pacific 

Luau), all side tours and entrance fees, deluxe local 

transportation, airport transfers, services of local guides, 

coach driver/ step-on guide/airport and meal gratuities, 

exchange rate, Transfer driver gratuities, Mandate tour 

guide, baggage handling, airport fees, US exchange and 

all taxes 


Final Discount Specials -- If any of the tours listed on this page are booked and 

paid in full by January 20 the 5% Early Payment Discount will be honoured! 

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Highlights: 

Coquihalla Highway 

Merritt 

Revelstoke 

The Canadian Rockies 

Lake Louise 

Jasper, AB 

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge 

Yellowhead Highway 

Mt. Robson 

Kamloops 

Fraser Canyon 

Delicious food, entertainment and dancing 

make this a Spring getaway to remember. 

From aquasizing to craftmaking, dance classes 

to walking tours, the Fairmont Jasper Park 

Lodge has it all! 


Home pick-up & drop-off service 

Deluxe transportation 

Five nights accommodation (three nights at the 

Jasper Park Lodge) 

Five breakfasts 

Five lunches 

Four dinners 

Meal gratuities 

Social programmes and activities (bingo, line 

dancing, poetry, crafts, fitness etc.) 

Jasper area coach and shopping tour 

Park fees 

Transfer driver gratuities 

Mandate tour guide 

Baggage handling and all taxes 

Out of province medical insurance 

recommended 

Accommodation: 

Revelstoke Three Valley Lake Chateau 

Jasper Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge 

Sun Peaks Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge 



Double or Twin: $ 1,389.00 

Single: $ 1,687.00 


Jasper Park Lodge 

Seniors Spring Fling 

April 11 - 16 


Day One: Vancouver – Revelstoke Meals: L, D 

Depart the lower mainland for the Coquihalla Highway. Lunch is served 

at the Coldwater Hotel in Merritt. Continue north past Kamloops to Little 

Shuswap Lake and a coffee stop at the Quaaout Lodge. Depart for the 

Three Valley Lake Chateau via Shuswap Lake and Salmon Arm. 

Day Two: Revelstoke – Jasper Meals: B, D 

Travel into the heart of the majestic Canadian Rockies via Golden, Glacier 

National Park, Yoho National Park, Rogers Pass, and Lake Louise en 

route to the final destination of Jasper. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks 

and sparkling lakes, the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge welcomes you. 

Day Three: Jasper Park Lodge Meals: B, L, D 

Nestled in the Canadian Rockies, the rustic elegance of this lodge makes it the 

embodiment of peace, tranquillity and natural beauty. Enjoy the many activities 

that the Jasper Park Lodge has to offer. The list of events is almost unlimited: 

nature walks, crafts, poetry, side excursions and bingo to name a few. 

Day Four: Jasper Park Lodge Meals: B, L, D 

Another full day to enjoy all the amenities at the Jasper Park Lodge 

including an evening dinner. 

Day Five: Jasper – Sun Peaks Meals: B, L 

After breakfast depart from the lodge for Sun Peak’s Nancy Greene’s Cahilty 

Lodge via the Yellowhead Highway. Highlights include the Yellowhead 

Pass, Mt. Robson and Tete Jaune Cache. 

Day Six: Sun Peaks – Vancouver Meals: B, L 

Continue your journey west from Sun Peaks along the Thompson River to 

the Fraser Canyon. At Hell’s Gate witness the Fraser River churning its 

way through the walls of the canyon at its narrowest point. Travel 

through the Fraser Valley to the lower mainland 

and your point of origin.

Highlights: 

Palm Springs 

Rancho Mirage 

Palm Desert 

Indian Wells 

Andreas Canyon 

Homes of Rich and Famous 

Villagefest 

Mojave Desert 

Joshua Tree National Park 

Fabulous Palm Spring Follies 


Home pick-up and drop-off service 


Round trip airfare (Westjet) 

Seven nights accommodation 

Seven continental breakfasts 

One lunch 

One dinner 

One reception 


All side tours and entrance fees 

Services of a local guide 

Park fees 



Baggage handling 

US Exchange and all taxes 

Medical insurance is recommended 


Palm Springs: Palm Mountain Resort 


Palm Springs Getaway 

April 12 - 19 


Day One: Vancouver – Palm Springs Meals: R 

Do you have the winter blues and can’t remember the last time you had the 

warmth of the sun on your back? Then this eight day getaway is for you. Travel 

on a direct Westjet flight from Vancouver to Palm Springs (just a three hour 

flight), arrive and travel to the lovely Palm Mountain Resort. This beautiful 

oasis is located in the middle of Palm Springs only footsteps away from the 

famed Palm Canyon Drive. The hotel is also right across the street from a 

variety of restaurants plus quaint boutiques and shops. Enjoy a welcome 

reception at the resort. 

Day Two: Palm Springs Meals: B 

Visit the land of the rich and famous as our local guide takes us through 

the modern cities of Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert and Indian Wells. See 

neighbourhoods of resort homes built around lush golf courses including the hill 

top house of Bob Hope, the “compound” of Frank Sinatra and the winter home 

of former President Gerald Ford. See the contrasting greens of the magnificent 

fan palms and more than 150 species of plants in Andreas Canyon. The tour 

includes a visit to a date farm and downtown Palm Springs. 

Day Three: Palm Springs Meals: B 

A free day to enjoy Palm Springs and the amenities of the Palm Mountain 

Resort, which has a palm tree lined pool terrace. This Oasis of sun, fun and 

colour has it all. A refreshing micro-mister system, comfortable sun loungers 

and a spa. 

Day Four: Palm Springs Meals: B 

A free day to enjoy Palm Springs. There is a weekly colourful evening street 

fair called Villagefest where each block offers great street entertainment and 

more than 200 booths offering art and handicrafts. 

Day Five: Palm Springs Meals: B, L 

Visit the Mojave Desert and the Joshua Tree National Park, one of the few 

places in the world where the Joshua tree grows. Learn about the characteristics 

of this strange plant described by early explorers as the “cabbage palm”. Lunch 

will be included on this day tour. 

Day Six: Palm Springs Meals: B 

The highlight of this day will be the Fabulous Palm Spring Follies, a world 

famous Broadway calibre celebration of the music, dance and comedy of the 

30’s, 40’s and 50’s with a cast old enough to have lived it. 

Day Seven: Palm Springs Meals: B, D 

A free day to enjoy Palm Springs and the amenities of the Palm Mountain Resort. 

Join the group for a farewell dinner at a local Palm Springs restaurant. 

Day Eight: Palm Springs – Vancouver 

Meals: B 

Depart mid morning for the flight back to 

Vancouver with memories of your Palm Springs 

Getaway. 



Single: $2,829.00 


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Highlights: 


Summerland 

Summerland Waterfront Resort 

Naramata 

Hillside Winery 

Red Rooster Winery 

Hope Princeton Highway 




Two nights accommodation 

Two breakfasts 

One lunch 

Two dinners 







Summerland Summerland Waterfront Resort 


Summerland Waterfront Resort 

Two nights at the acclaimed Summerland Waterfront Resort 

Unforgettable Mandate Memories - Albuquerque/ Santa Fe 

May 18 - 20 


Day One: Vancouver - Summerland Meals: D 

Nestled in the heart of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley is the beautiful 

town of Summerland. Summerland’s newest addition is the Summerland 

Waterfront Resort on Okanagan Lake. Enjoy a relaxing two night stay at this 

amazing property, each room will have a view of the lake. Amenities include 

an outdoor geothermic heated pool, soaker tub and easy walking trails. 

Dinner tonight is at the resort. 

Day Two: Summerland – Naramata – Summerland Meals: B, D 

After a relaxing morning at the resort depart by coach for a short scenic ride 

to Naramata, a beautiful town nestled along the eastern shores of Okanagan 

Lake. Surrounded by vineyards and orchards, this community has some of the 

finest views in the valley. The first stop is at Hillside Wines for a tour. After 

exploring the area there is a visit to the Red Rooster Winery before returning 

to Summerland and dinner at Zias Stonehouse Restaurant. 

Day Three: Summerland - Vancouver Meals: B, L 

Spend the morning enjoying the Okanagan Lake vistas from your room, a dip 

in the pool or a leisurely walk along the shoreline. A noon departure brings 

us to the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club for lunch before the drive back 

to Vancouver via the Hope Princeton Highway. 



Single: $ 809.00 

Adults under 55: 

Add 5% to the above rates

Highlights: 

The Oregon Coast 

Lincoln City 

Florence 

Sand Dunes 

Newport 

Cannon Beach 

Seaside 


Home pick-up and drop-off 


Four nights accommodation 

Three breakfasts 

One brunch 

Two dinners 






US exchange and all taxes 



Lincoln City Surftides Resort 

Cannon Beach The Ocean Lodge 


The Magnificent Oregon Coast 

May 24 - 28 


Day One: Vancouver – Lincoln City Meals: D 

Depart Canada and travel south through the state of Washington into Oregon 

for a two night stay at the deluxe ocean front Surftides Resort in Lincoln 

City. Dinner is served at the hotel. 

Day Two: Lincoln City – Florence / Newport – Lincoln City Meals: B 

After breakfast, travel along the beautiful Oregon Coast with its spectacular 

shorelines outlined by ocean breakers and stunning beaches, protected by 

rocky headlands and miles of sand dunes. Spend some time in Florence at 

the quaint area known as “Old Town” and take an optional sand dune buggy 

ride before an afternoon stop in the fishing village of Newport. 

Day Three: Lincoln City – Cannon Beach Meals: Br 

Head north to Cannon Beach the most popular and picturesque resort area 

along the coast. The tour would not be complete without a stop at the famous 

Tillamook Cheese Factory. Arrive at noon in Cannon Beach with plenty of 

time to enjoy this quaint coastal town. Lunch is on your own. The two-night 

stay is at The Ocean Lodge at Cannon Beach. Every room has a fireplace 

and view of the ocean. 

Day Four: Cannon Beach Meals: B, D 

This is the day to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of Cannon Beach. 

Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Walk on the beach, visit the shops, it’s 

your day! There will be an optional side tour available to Seaside Oregon to 

visit the factory outlet stores. This evening dinner will be included at a local 

eatery. 

Day Five: Cannon Beach - Vancouver Meals: B 

This morning the coach makes its way north to BC, stopping in Astoria then 

crosses over the Columbia River into Washington State. There will be a stop 

at the Duty Free Store en route. 



Single: $1,739.00 


Add 5% to the above rates 

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8 

Highlights: 

Toronto 

Niagara Falls 

VIA Rail Toronto - Ottawa 

Ottawa 

Parliament Hill 

Museum of Civilization 

Prime Minister’s Residence 

Rideau Hall 

Rideau Canal 

Rockcliffe District 

Byward Market 

Royal Canadian Mint 

Montréal 

Old Montréal 

Ste Catherine Street 

St. Helen’s Island 

Mont Royal 

St. Joseph’s Oratory 

Montréal’s Old Port 

Place Jacques 

Notre Dame Basilica 

Chemin du Roy 

St. Lawrence River 

Quebec City 

Chateau Frontenac 

Place d’Armes 

Laval Seminary 

The Citadelle 

Plains of Abraham 

Charlevoix Region 

King’s Road 

Montmorency Falls 

Shrine of Ste. Anne Beaupré 

Baie St. Paul 


Toronto Delta Chelsea 

Ottawa Lord Elgin Hotel 

Montréal Delta Montréal 

Québec City Courtyard Marriott 

NEW in 2010 


Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City 

May 27 - June 6 


Day One Vancouver – Toronto Meals: R 

Travel to Toronto by Air Canada. Upon arrival in Toronto transfer by coach 

to the hotel. Enjoy a light reception upon arrival. 

Day Two: Toronto Meals: B 

Experience the vibrant atmosphere of one of Canada’s liveliest cities on this 

three hour tour. Discover the fascinating history of Ontario’s capital, from its 

agricultural beginnings to its present status as Canada’s economic pulse. 

Highlights include: The CN Tower, the Skydome, Casa Loma and Yorkville 

an historic neighbourhood transformed into an exclusive shopping district, 

City Hall a futuristic design gracing the Romanesque style and much more. 

Day Three: Toronto - Niagara Falls - Toronto Meals: B, L 

After breakfast, the group will depart on a day tour to Niagara Falls. Upon 

arriving at Niagara Falls enjoy lunch while overlooking the falls. Then it’s 

off to the Maid of the Mist for an exhilarating boat ride to the base of the 

majestic Horseshoe Falls. On the return journey, travel through the historic, 

picturesque community of Niagara-on-the-Lake. 

Day Four Toronto - Ottawa Meals: B, L 

Travel first class with VIA Rail from Toronto to Ottawa. Upon arrival in 

Ottawa travel by coach to the downtown Lord Elgin Hotel, just two blocks 

from Parliament Hill, for a two night stay. 

Day Five Ottawa Meals: B 

A costumed guide portraying a historical character will present the nations 

Capital, including the look-out at the Museum of Civilization in Hull, the 

Prime Minister’s Residence, Rideau Hall, Rideau Canal, Rockcliffe 

District, Byward Market and much more. After the two and a half hour 

tour you will have the rest of the day to explore the many museums and 

government buildings. 

Day Six Ottawa - Montréal Meals: B, D 

This morning includes a tour of the Royal Canadian Mint. Drive into the 

French-Canadian province of Québec, where there is a sudden change 

in language and tradition. Arrive late afternoon in sophisticated Montréal, 

one of the world’s largest French-speaking cities and a two night stay at the 

centrally located Delta Montréal. Dinner tonight is included at the hotel’s 

ArOmA Restaurant.



Round trip airfare (Air Canada) 


Ten nights accommodation 

One reception 

Nine breakfasts 

Two lunches 

Four dinners 



Services of local guides 




Out of Province Medical is recommended 



continued . . . 

Day Seven Montréal Meals: B, D 

Major attractions on this morning’s tour include the once walled Old Montréal, 

Ste-Catherine Street, St. Helen Island, Mont-Royal, St. Joseph’s Oratory, 

the Old Port and Place Jacques. You will have the afternoon free to explore 

but not before we visit the Notre Dame Basilica. Dinner tonight is included 

at an Old Montréal restaurant. 

Day Eight Montréal – Québec City Meals: B, D 

Depart Montréal and travel along the Chemin du Roy, the first carriage road 

linking Québec to Montréal built in 1737. It follows along the St. Lawrence 

River. The Chemin du Roy remains a living memorial to New France. Arrive 

in historic Québec City, the heart of French Canada and a UNESCO World 

Heritage Site for a three night stay at the downtown Courtyard Marriott. 

Dinner tonight is included at the hotel’s Que Sera Sera Restaurant. 

Day Nine Québec City Meals: B 

Tour Canada’s only walled city, crowned by the great turrets of the Château 

Frontenac. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the centre 

of New France and is one of the best-preserved cities in North America. 

Within the walls reside the Place d’Armes; the Laval Seminary; the starplan 

Citadelle, with grand vistas from its bastions and ancient Place Royale. 

Also see the stone houses crowding the narrow streets of Lower Town by 

the St. Lawrence River and of course visit the Plains of Abraham. The 

afternoon and evening are free and your tour guide will have suggestions for 

sightseeing, shopping and dining. 

Day Ten Québec City Meals: B, D 

After breakfast, depart your hotel for a day of exploration in the Charlevoix 

Region, renowned as much for its hospitality as for the landscapes which 

have won the hearts of painters, poets, writers and musicians for hundreds of 

years. Drive along the old King’s Road, with stops at the Montmorency Falls 

(1 ½ times taller than the Niagara Falls), Marie’s Outdoor Breadoven, 

Shrine of Ste. Anne de Beaupré and Baie St. Paul. 

Baie St. Paul is one of the oldest towns 

in Québec, it boasts two-hundredyear-old 

houses in the traditional 

Québec style, countless art galleries 

and fascinating craft boutiques, 

interspersed with quaint terraces and 

pleasant cafés. Tonight’s farewell 

dinner is at the elegant Restaurant la 

Crémaillère. 

Day Eleven Québec City - Vancouver 

Depart by coach from the hotel for a 

morning flight to Vancouver. Reflect 

on your memories of this Canadian 

Adventure. 



Single: $ 5,489.00 


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10 

Highlights: 

Seattle 

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks 

Seattle Underground Tour 

Tillicum Village Tour 

Museum of Flight 




Three nights accommodation 


Two lunches 


Boat cruise 








Seattle Mayflower Park Hotel 


MANDATE’S PEACE OF MIND PLAN: $44.00 & 

$48.00 respectively 

NEW in 2010 


Hiram Locks, Tillicum Village, Seattle’s Underground 

and the Museum of Flight 

June 1 - 4 & September 9 - 12 


Day One: Vancouver – Seattle Meals: L 

Begin your experience of one of the US’s most interesting cities with lunch 

at Ray’s Cafe, the perfect vantage point for savouring a postcard view of 

Puget Sound, followed by a tour of the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. The 

locks provide a link for boats between the saltwater of the Pacific Ocean 

and the fresh water of the Ship Canal connecting to Lake Union and Lake 

Washington. The historic and elegant Mayflower Park Hotel is located in 

downtown Seattle and is your home for three nights. The evening is yours to 

explore and enjoy. 

Day Two: Seattle Meals: B 

Begin the day with the Underground tour, Seattle’s most unusual attraction, 

a humourous stroll through intriguing subterranean storefronts and sidewalks 

entombed when the city rebuilt on top of itself after the Great Fire of 1889. 

The tour covers historic Pioneer Square, Seattle’s birthplace, before plunging 

underground for a time-capsule view of the buried city. It’s history with punch 

lines. Continue our day of discovery on a two hour coach tour with a local 

guide. The afternoon is free to explore this city on your own. Walk two blocks 

to Pike Place Market, shop at Nordstroms, get on the monorail and visit the 

Space Needle and so much more. 

Day Three: Seattle Meals: B, L 

Enjoy Seattle’s premier native cultural experience with a 45-minute narrated 

cruise from downtown Seattle to Blake Island State Park. Upon arrival at 

Tillicum Village, you will be greeted with an appetizer of steaming clams in 

nectar. Inside the longhouse, watch as whole salmon are 

cooked over an alder-wood fire on cedar stakes 

in the traditional Northwest Coast Indian style. 

As you finish your meal, the lights dim while the 

myth and magic come to life in the spellbinding 

performance of Dance on the Wind, featuring 

dances in the spirit of coastal tribes. 

Day Four: Seattle Meals: B 

Complete our tour of Seattle’s Best with a visit to the 

Museum of Flight. Walk through the evolution of 

aviation by examining the aircraft in the Museum’s 

w o r l d - c l a s s collection, including the famous Blackbird, the only 

remaining Boeing 80A and the Aerocar III. The Museum of Flight is home 

to more than 85 aircraft including the supersonic Concorde and the first jet 

Air Force One. Take a trip back in time to World Wars I and II. You’ll be 

up close and personal with real fighters and real stories, immersed in the 

environments of those two world-changing conflicts. 



Single: $1,489.00 

Adults under 55: Add 5% to the above rates

Highlights: 

Washington State 

Winthrop 

Chelan 

Lake Chelan 

Campbell’s Resort 

Tsillan Cellars 

Sorrento’s Ristorante 

Dry Falls 

Grand Coulee Dam 

Leavenworth 






One lunch 

One dinner 








Lake Chelan: Campbell’s Resort 



NEW in 2010 

Campbell’s Resort 

on Lake Chelan 

June 7 - 10 


Day One: Vancouver – Chelan Meals: L 

Looking for a short getaway . . . warm weather and the sun on your back? 

Travel to the arid eastern Washington’s Chelan via the Cascades Highway 

where summer comes early. Average June temperature is 25. Campbell’s 

Resort on Lake Chelan is one of the most beloved of all Washington state 

resorts. This resort includes a sandy beach, eight acres of landscaped 

grounds, two swimming pools, two hot tubs, newly renovated lakefront rooms 

and River Room Spa. Campbell’s Resort is adjacent to the pedestrian friendly 

small town shopping district complete with unique boutiques, gift shops, book 

stores and more. There is shuttle service daily to the Mill Bay Casino. 

Day Two: Chelan Meals: B, D 

This is a free day to enjoy all the resorts amenities. There will be an optional 

side tour to Ohme Gardens (there is a charge for this tour). After a relaxing 

day at the resort enjoy a wine tasting and dinner at the fabulous Tsillan 

Cellars’ Sorrento’s Ristorante. 

Day Three: Chelan - Grand Coulee Dam - Chelan Meals: B 

This is a free day to enjoy all the resort amenities or join the group for a day 

tour to Grand Coulee Dam and Dry Falls (no extra charge). The Grand 

Coulee Dam is the largest electric power producing facility and the largest 

concrete structure in the US. Dry Falls is a geological wonder; it no longer 

carries water, but is the remnant of what was once the largest waterfall known 

to have existed on earth. Viewing the 3.5 miles of sheer cliffs that drop 400 

feet, it is easy to imagine the roar of water pouring over them. The late 

afternoon and evening is free for you to enjoy. 

Day Four: Chelan - Vancouver Meals: B 

After breakfast depart from Chelan and the Campbell’s Resort for a visit to 

the Bavarian community of Leavenworth before travelling back to BC. 



Single: $ 1,378.00 


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Highlights: 

Norwegian Town of Poulsbo, WA 

Gig Harbor 

Grays Harbor 

Ocean Shores 

Quinault Rain Forest 

Historic Lake Quinault Lodge 

Strait of Juan de Fuca 

Neah Bay 

Cape Flattery 

Port Angeles 

Hurricane Ridge 

Port Townsend 

Whidbey Island 

Deception Pass 

The Olympic Peninsula is a nature lover’s 

paradise. Wind through ancient rain forests, 

the majestic peaks of the Olympic Mountain 

range and the rugged coastlines of the Strait 

of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Ocean. 

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One lunch 

Two dinners 



Ferry tolls 







Gig Harbor The Inn at Gig Harbor 

Quinault Historic Lake Quinault Lodge 

Port Angeles Waterfront Red Lion Hotel 


Discover the Olympic Peninsula 


Double or Twin: $913.00 

Single: $1,229.00 



June 15 - 18 


Day One: Vancouver – Gig Harbor Meals: D 

Depart by coach south into Washington State. Travel on Interstate 5 to the 

Kingston Ferry Terminal. Velkommen to Poulsbo, located on the shores 

of Liberty Bay. Stroll along quaint waterfront streets where Scandinavian 

heritage is proudly displayed in the unique store fronts. After time in Poulsbo 

travel to Gig Harbor, your overnight stay. 

Day Two: Gig Harbor – Ocean Shores – Lake Quinault Meals: B, D 

This morning the coach travels west to Grays Harbor and Ocean Shores. 

Ocean Shores is located on a sandy peninsula separating Grays Harbor from 

the Pacific Ocean. There is time to walk on the beach, visit the interpretive 

centre, have lunch or try your luck at the local casino. This afternoon enter 

the heart of the Olympic Peninsula and the Quinault Rain Forest, known 

as a “temperate rain forest”. One would have to travel to New Zealand or 

Chile to see another example of this. What makes this forest unique is that 

it is protected from the extreme weather by valleys and mountains. The 

area receives 140 inches of rain each year. In this lush environment Sitka 

Spruce and Western Hemlock grow to towering sizes. Set in the foothills 

of the majestic Olympic Mountains on the shores of Lake Quinault is the 

overnight stay. Lake Quinault Lodge is listed on the National Registry of 

Historic Places. Enjoy an optional nature walk on the trailhead into this 

amazing forest just steps from the lodge. 

Day Three: Quinault Lake – Neah Bay – Port Angeles Meals: B, L 

The journey continues north and then west along the Strait of Juan de Fuca 

on Highway #112. This highway meets the ocean west of Sekiu. View Sail 

and Seal Rocks, picturesque twin offshore rocks that are popular feeding 

grounds for Gray Whales. Arrive at the Makah Cultural and Research 

Center located in the Makah Indian Reservation, followed by a visit to the 

Cape Flattery Trail*, the most northwest point in the Continental US just six 

miles outside of Neah Bay. Cape Flattery offers one of the most breathtaking 

views on the Pacific Coast. Travel back along Highway #112 to Port Angeles 

for the overnight stay. 

*This trail is a 30 minute walk (3/4 of a mile) across a combination of cedar 

boardwalks and a groomed earthen trail. 

Day Four: Port Angeles – Vancouver Meals: B 

The first stop this morning, weather permitting, is at Hurricane Ridge, one of 

the Olympic National Park’s most scenic areas. It offers a panoramic view 

of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the alpine meadows and glacier-clad peaks 

of the Olympic Mountains. Today’s lunch stop is in Port Townsend, followed 

by a one hour guided coach tour of this Victorian town before the ferry ride to 

Whidbey Island. Enjoy a view of Deception Pass en route to the Canadian 

border. There is a visit to the 

duty free store.

Highlights: 

Quilchena 

Salmon Arm 

Prestige Harbourfront Resort 

Shuswap Lake 

Recline Ridge Vineyard & Winery 

Margaret Falls 

Phoebe Ann Paddlewheeler Cruise 

Kamloops 

Savona 

Cache Creek 

Fraser Canyon 






Four lunches 

One dinner 


Six hour boat cruise 

Wine & beer tour and tasting 






Salmon Arm Prestige Harbourfront 

Resort 




Single: $1,089.00 


Shuswap Getaway 

June 21 - 24 


Day One: Vancouver – Salmon Arm Meals: L, D 

The best of BC awaits us as the coach travels north from Vancouver along 

the Coquihalla Highway to Salmon Arm, the gem of the Shuswap. The 

three night stay is at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort. Amenities include 

waterfront restaurants, indoor/outdoor pool, day spa and much more. Tonight 

enjoy an outdoor barbecue dinner on the lakeside terrace of the resort. 

Day Two: Salmon Arm Meals: B, L 

It’s time to explore this pristine area. Depart from the hotel for a leisurely coach 

tour which includes a visit to the Recline Ridge Vineyards & Winery which 

features cool climate Germanic Wines and Margaret Falls, a short walk with 

rock formations, streams and bridges along the way. Lunch is served at the 

Barley Station Brew Pub, the Shuswap’s first brewpub offering a tour and 

tasting of their local beer. Arrive back at the hotel and enjoy the amenities of 

this resort hotel. 

Day Three: Salmon Arm Meals: B, L 

Marvel at the beauty of Shuswap Lake while you cruise on a 61-ft. 

paddlewheeler, the Phoebe Ann. This six hour cruise’s highlights include: 

Sicamous Channel, Indian Rock Paintings, Marble Point, Cinnemouson 

Narrows and a stop at a “floating store”. Lunch is served onboard the 

boat. 

Day Four: Salmon Arm – Vancouver Meals: B, L 

The journey home follows Highway #1, along Kamloops Lake, Savona, 

through to Cache Creek, Ashcroft and the Fraser Canyon. Lunch is served 

at the Ashcroft Manor. 

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Highlights: 

Halifax, Nova Scotia 

Canso Causeway 

Cape Breton Island 

Louisbourg 

Port aux Basques 

Corner Brook 

Port au Choix 

Hawkes Bay 

Gros Morne National Park 

Labrador 

Red Bay National Historic Site 

L’Anse Aux Meadows National 

Historic Site 

St. Anthony 

Leifsburdir Viking Feast 

Twillingate 

Boat tours to view Icebergs 

Rocky Harbour 

Clarenville 

Grand Falls-Windsor 

Boat tour to view Puffins 

St. John’s 

Local Culture and Entertainment 

Newfoundland & Labrador 

and highlights of Nova Scotia 

June 15 - 30 

25 Meals - 15 Nights & 16 days 

Day One: Vancouver – Halifax Meals: R 

Arrive in Halifax and check in at your accommodation for the night. The lovely 

hotel is ideally located in the downtown core. 

Day Two: Halifax – Sydney Meals: B, D 

This morning depart by coach from Halifax for Sydney. Travel across the 

Canso Causeway to Cape Breton Island. En route there is a visit to the 

Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck where he made 

his home, followed by a two night stay in Sydney at the Cambridge Suites 

Hotel. 

Day Three: Sydney – Louisbourg – Sydney Meals: B 

Travel to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. This is Canada’s 

most ambitious historical reconstruction of a part of the 18th-century French 

fortified town of Louisbourg. In the early 1700s the French colony was home 

to 2100 civilians and a garrison of 700 soldiers. Louisbourg was important 

because of the fishery and as a hub for international trade between France, 

the West Indies, Quebec, Acadia and New England. 

Day Four: North Sydney – Port aux Basques Meals: B, D 

This morning at North Sydney, board a Marine Atlantic ferry for a relaxing 

crossing to Port aux Basques, your port of entry on the island of Newfoundland. 

Overnight in the community of Port aux Basques. 

Day Five: Port aux Basques – Corner Brook Meals: B, D 

Depart mid morning from the town of Port aux Basques. Drive through the 

Codroy Valley and on to Corner Brook, the largest city on the west coast, for 

a guided tour. Our overnight stay is at the Glynmill Inn, a designated Heritage 

Inn located in the centre of Newfoundland’s premier tourism destination that is 

highlighted by the Long Range Mountains and the beautiful Bay of Islands. 

Enjoy an evening of entertainment with The Sharecroppers, a Newfoundland 

cultural experience. 

Day Six: Corner Brook – Hawkes Bay Meals: B, D 

After breakfast board the coach for a scenic drive through Gros Morne 

National Park (there will be more time spent in the park later in the tour) 

en route to Port au Choix. Visit the archaeological habitats of the Port au 

Choix National Historic Site, then on to the Torrent River Inn for dinner and 

overnight stay. 

Day Seven: Port au Choix – L’Anse au Clair, Labrador Meals: B, D 

Board the ferry from St. Barbe to cross the Strait of Belle Isle to Labrador. 

Continue to Red Bay National Historic Site where the Basques had a whaling 

station in the 16th century. Spend the night in Labrador at the Northern Light 

Inn located in L’Anse au Clair. 

Day Eight: L’Anse au Clair, Labrador – St. Anthony 

Meals: S, L, D 

Take a short drive to Blanc Sablon and board the ferry back to Newfoundland. 

Travel to L’Anse Aux Meadows National Historic Site the earliest known 

European settlement in the New World. The reconstructions of three Norse 

buildings are the focal point. Continue on to your St. Anthony accommodations. 

Enjoy an authentic Viking Feast and theatre production at Leifsburdir (a real 

sod house).



Round trip airfare ( 


Fifteen nights accommodation 

One reception 

Thirteen breakfasts 

One snack 

Two lunches 

Eight dinners 


Iceberg / whale / puffin boat tours 


Newfoundland entertainment 

Park Ranger / step-on guides 

Ferry tolls 





Halifax Westin Nova Scotian 

Sydney Cambridge Suites Hotel 

Port aux Basques Hotel Port aux Basques 

Corner Brook The Glynmill Inn 

Hawkes Bay Torrent River Inn 

L’Anse au Clair Northern Light Inn 

St. Anthony Glenfell Heritage Hotel & Suites 

and the Crows Nest Inn 

Rocky Harbour Fisherman’s Landing Inn 

Grand Falls–Windsor Mt. Peyton Hotel 

Clarenville Clarenville Inn 

St. John’s Delta St. John’s 

Out of Province medical insurance is 

recommended 




Single: $6,159.00 


Newfoundland & Labrador 

...continued 

Day Nine: St. Anthony – Rocky Harbour Meals: B, L, D 

Spend the morning at the Grenfell House the restored residence of Sir 

Wilfred Grenfell. Sir Wilfred was a young medical doctor who came to 

Newfoundland in 1892 and left behind a legacy of schools, orphanages and 

medical services, which still exist today. The two night stay is in the town of 

Cow Head, the centre of such beautiful scenery as Rocky Harbour. 

Day Ten: R. Harbour – Gros Morne National Park – R. Harbour Meals: B 

After breakfast board the coach for a day of discovering Gros Morne National 

Park a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Park represents a 1, 805 km sample 

of Newfoundland’s western highlands and coastal lowlands – a landscape of 

mountains, fjords, coastal bogs and wave carved cliffs. Enjoy an included 

adventure boat tour through the heart of a fjord and an opportunity to get 

ceremonially “screeched in”. 

Day Eleven: Rocky Harbour – Grand Falls-Windsor Meals: B 

Travel through central Newfoundland and visit the Mary March Regional 

Museum which tells the stories of Newfoundland and Labrador and its diverse 

peoples. Overnight in Grand Falls-Windsor. This evening experience a 

traditional “Mug Up”. 

Day Twelve: Grand Falls-Windsor – Twillingate – Clarenville Meals: B 

This morning we are off on the “Road to the Isles”, before travelling across 

“Tickles and Runs” to spend time at Twillingate. This is one of Newfoundland’s 

oldest and most interesting fishing communities. Enjoy a two-hour boat tour 

of Iceberg Alley as well as some free time in this quaint village. The overnight 

stay is at the waterfront community of Clarenville. 

Day Thirteen: Clarenville – Bonavista – St. John’s Meals: B 

Travel to Bonavista, the landfall of John Cabot in 1497. Here we visit the 

Ryan Premises National Historic Site of Canada and have an opportunity 

to learn about inshore fishing techniques that have allowed this town to thrive 

for hundreds of years. After the visit to Bonavista travel to St. John’s the 

capital of Newfoundland and our three night stay at the Delta St. John’s. 

Day Fourteen: St. John’s Meals: B 

After breakfast, depart from the hotel for a three hour city tour. The afternoon 

is free to explore in downtown St. John’s on your own. 

Day Fifteen: St. John’s – Bay Bulls – St. John’s Meals: B, D 

Travel to the Bay Bulls for a two-hour boat tour of the Witless Bay Bird 

Sanctuary to see the puffins and other sea birds. A definite highlight of the 

trip! This afternoon we visit Cape Spear National Historic Park, the most 

easterly point of land in North America. Enjoy a farewell dinner. 

Day Sixteen: 

St. John’s – Vancouver 

Depart on an early morning flight 

to Vancouver with memories 

of your Newfoundland and 

Labrador adventure. 

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Highlights: 

Vancouver Island 

Qualicum 

Port Alberni 

Frances Barkley Vessel 

West Coast of Vancouver Island 

Port Alberni Inlet 

Broken Group Islands 

Ucluelet 

Pacific Rim National Park 

Tofino 

Tin Wis Resort on Chesterman Beach 






One lunch 

Two dinners 



Four & half hour boat cruise 

Ferry tolls 





Port Alberni Hospitality Inn 

Tofino Tin Wis Resort 


NEW in 2010 

The Wild West Coast of 


Featuring: Alberni Inlet Cruise, 

Long Beach and Tofino 

June 22 - 25 


Day One: Vancouver – Port Alberni Meals: D 

Depart the lower mainland by BC Ferry for Vancouver Island. Arrive at 

Nanaimo and proceed to the quaint town of Qualicum with time to explore 

and enjoy lunch on your own. Depart for Port Alberni with a brief stop at 

Cathedral Grove, one of the most accessible stands of giant Douglas fir 

trees in BC. Enjoy a stroll alongside these amazing trees. There is a one 

night stay in Port Alberni at the Hospitality Inn. 

Day Two: Port Alberni – Ucluelet – Tofino Meals: B, D 

Come on board the M.V. Frances Barkley for an enjoyable cruise on this 

working vessel as it makes its way along the Alberni Inlet through the Broken 

Group Islands to the final destination of Ucluelet. Upon arrival depart by 

coach for the Wickaninnish Interpretive Centre, your first glimpse of the 

Wild West coast. There is time to stroll the beach, visit the centre and have 

light refreshment (optional). It’s on to the oceanfront Tin Wis Resort for a two 

night stay; each room has a view of Chesterman Beach. Enjoy the best of 

West Coast cuisine at the resort’s restaurant. 

Day Three: Tofino Meals: B, L 

After breakfast depart by coach for a morning exploring the amazing beaches 

in the Pacific Rim National Park and a stop at Radar Hill with its magnificent 

view of Clayoquot Sound. Come back to the resort for an included lunch 

and the afternoon free to enjoy the resort’s amenities. Your tour guide will 

assist you with dinner plans. 

Day Four: Port Alberni - Vancouver Meals: B 

Mid morning departure for Tofino. Explore the galleries and shops with 

lunch on your own at a local eatery. There will be a stop at the Coombs 

Country Market en route to Nanaimo and the return ferry sailing to the lower 

mainland. 



Single: $1,279.00 


Adults 56 - 64 or Non BC seniors 65+: $11.50

Highlights: 

Hope-Princeton Highway 

Manning Park 

Similkameen Valley 

Osoyoos 

Nk’Mip Cellars 

Rossland 

Cranbrook 

Fort Steele 

Kimberley Accordion Festival 

Radium Hot Springs 

Banff, Alberta 

Rocky Mountaineer Rail (2 days) 


Home pick-up and drop-off 


Rocky Mountaineer Rail (2 day) 

Five nights accommodation 

Five breakfasts 

Three lunches 

Two dinner 



Train gratuities 

Park fees 


Baggage handling and the proposed HST 

MANDATE’S PEACE OF MIND PLAN: 

Redleaf: $100.00 

Goldleaf: $200.00 


Osoyoos Best Western Sunrise Inn 

Cranbrook Prestige Rocky Mt. Resort 

Radium Prestige Radium Hot Springs 

Banff Brewster’s Mountain Lodge 

Kamloops *Arranged by Rocky Mountaineer Rail 

RedLeaf Service - Reserved seating in comfortable, 

traditional passenger cars with picture windows. 

Breakfast and lunch are served at your seat each day 

and nonalcoholic beverages are included. 

GoldLeaf Service - Reserved seating in the GoldLeaf 

elevated dome car. Breakfast and lunch are served in 

the GoldLeaf dining car and GoldLeaf passengers have 

access to the outdoor viewing platform. Alcoholic and 

nonalcoholic beverages are included. 

NEW in 2010 

Rocky Mountaineer Rail 

& the Kimberley Accordion Festival 

July 7 - 12 


Day One: Vancouver - Osoyoos 

Travel the Hope-Princeton Highway over the Cascade Mountains to the 

Okanagan Valley and Osoyoos. Stop at Manning Provincial Park with its 

pristine rushing rivers, azure green lakes and densely forested mountains. 

Arrive in Osoyoos and visit the Nk’ Mip Cellars for wine tasting before 

checking into the Sunrise Inn in Osoyoos for a one night stay. 

Day Two: Osoyoos – Rossland - Cranbrook Meals: B, L, D 

A leisurely drive east along Highway #3 through many BC towns such as 

Christina Lake, Rossland and Creston. The overnight stay is in Cranbrook 

at the Prestige Rocky Mt. Resort for a one night stay. 

Day Three: Cranbrook – Fort Steele - Kimberley – Radium H. Springs 

Meals: B 

Perched on the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains Fort Steele had its 

gold rush beginnings in 1864, the village has gone from boomtown to regional 

centre to ghost town to one of the most important heritage attractions of its 

kind in BC. Enjoy old time demonstrations, gold panning and horse drawn 

wagon rides. This afternoon there is a visit to the “Oom-pah-pah” capital, 

Kimberley and annual International Old-time Accordion Championships. 

Accordionists from all over the world gather in Kimberley competitions, 

dances, workshops and jam sessions. So bring your dancing shoes! The 

overnight stop is at the Prestige Radium Hot Springs Hotel for a one night 

stay. 

Day Four: Radium Hot Springs – Banff, AL Meals: B 

Enjoy breakfast at leisure. There is an opportunity to relax and take a dip 

into the hot mineral pool, the largest in Canada (optional) before an afternoon 

departure to Banff. Experience the majestic beauty of some of the most 

breathtaking scenery in the world through Banff National Park. The overnight 

stop is in Banff at the centrally located Brewster’s Mountain Lodge. 

Day Five: Banff - Kamloops Meals: B, L, D 

Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain town of Banff to 

Kamloops, in the heart of BC’s interior. Journey through a spectacular array 

of scenery between the glacier and snowcapped peaks of the Canadian 

Rockies. Today’s highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral 

Tunnels, the Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie – 

where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. Rhythms 

of the Rail Dinner Theatre is included. 

Day Six: Kamloops - Vancouver Meals: B, L 

On today’s journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from 

the desert-like environment of the interior, through winding river canyons 

and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade mountains and the lushgreen 

fields of the Fraser River Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and 

rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’sGate 

in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journey ends in Vancouver. 


Redleaf Goldleaf 

Double or Twin: $2,549.00 $3,510.00 

Single: $3,074.00 $4,035.00 


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Highlights: 

Gold Rush Highway 

Ashcroft 

Quesnel 

Barkerville 

Theatre Royal 

Vernon 

Kelowna 

Okanagan Lavender Herb Farm 







Two lunches 

Two dinners 







$48.00 


Quesnel Billy Barker Hotel Casino 

Vernon Prestige Hotel 

Highlights: 

Stevens Pass 

Cascade Mountains 

Accommodation in Leavenworth 

Horse drawn hay ride 

Sound of Music Production 






Two dinners 


Theatre tickets 





U.S. exchange and all taxes 

Historic Barkerville 

July 2 - 5 


Day One Vancouver – Quesnel Meals: L, D 

Wind northward along the Fraser Canyon and the Gold Rush Trail to 

Quesnel and your two night stay at the historic Billy Barker Hotel and 

Casino. There will be coffee stops en route with lunch at Ashcroft Manor. 

Day Two Quesnel – Barkerville – Quesnel Meals: B 

Depart from the hotel for Historic Barkerville. Explore this historic gold 

rush town with its unique streetscape of 130 heritage buildings, live theatre, 

informative and entertaining interpretation and many shops that bring to life 

the history of BC. Enjoy a unique production at the Theatre Royal. Dinner 

tonight is on your own at the hotel. 

Day Three Quesnel – Vernon Meals B, L, D 

Travel south on the gold rush trail via Clinton, Cache Creek and Highway 97 

to Vernon. Your overnight stay is at the Prestige Hotel. Dinner is served in 

the hotel’s restaurant. 

Day Four Vernon – Vancouver Meals: B 

After breakfast depart for Kelowna and a visit to the Okanagan Lavender Herb 

Farm. Stroll at leisure through fragrant lavender 

fields overlooking a breathtaking view 

of the vineyards, orchards and pristine 

Okanagan Lake. 



Single: $919.00 


Sound of Music 

Leavenworth Mountain Amphitheatre 

July 9 - 11 


Day One: Vancouver – Leavenworth Meals: D 

Depart from the lower mainland south to Everett, then head east to Stevens 

Pass over the Cascades to the Bavarian town of Leavenworth. Arrive at 

the Best Western Icicle Inn for a 

two night stay. This evening enjoy a 

hayride and barbecue dinner at the 

Red Tail Canyon Ranch. 

Day Two: Leavenworth 

Meals: B, D 

Spend your day exploring the shops 

of downtown Leavenworth. Perhaps 

the most popular production in 

Washington State history is the annual 

production of “The Sound of Music”, 

a Bavarian classic. The moon rises

Sound of Music 

. . . Continued 



Leavenworth: Best Western Icicle Inn 


Highlights: 


Milner Gardens 

Port Alberni 

Frances Barkley Vessel 

West Coast of Vancouver Island 

Port Alberni Inlet 

Bamfield 

Alberni Pacific Steam Railway 

McLean Mill National Historic Site 

Tin Pants Theatre Troupe 






One lunch 

Two dinners 



Eight hour boat cruise 

Ferry tolls 





Port Alberni: Hospitality Inn 


over the valley and Maria descends the hillside singing “The Hills are Alive”. 

Truly, an event not to be missed. The production is located at the stunning 

Ski Hill Amphitheater for this unique Leavenworth experience. 

Day Three: Leavenworth – Vancouver Meals: B 

Depart from Leavenworth with a lunch stop in the unique western-style town 

of Winthrop. The coach will make its way through the spectacular Cascade 

Mountain Range to the duty free shop en route to Vancouver. 



Single: $959.00 



Bamfield & the Alberni Inlet 

July 7 - 9 & August 11 - 13 


Day One: Vancouver – Port Alberni Meals: D 

Depart from the lower mainland by BC Ferry for Vancouver Island. Take a step 

back in time to discover the unique heritage home and unspoiled natural beauty 

found within the 70 acre Milner Gardens & 

Woodland, located 5 minutes from downtown 

Qualicum. A guided tour through the forest to 

the woodland garden with its cyclamen, trillium 

and other indigenous plants is the highlight 

of this tour. Travel to Port Alberni and a two 

night stay. 

Day Two: Port Alberni – Bamfield – Port 

Alberni Meals: B, D 

Come on board the M.V. Frances Barkley 

for an enjoyable cruise on this working vessel 

as it makes its way along the Alberni Inlet to 

Bamfield on the West Coast. Arrive at 12:30 p.m. with free time to explore 

the boardwalk community before returning to Port Alberni on board the M.V. 

Frances Barkley. 

Day Three: Port Alberni - Vancouver Meals: B, L 

After breakfast depart on the Alberni Pacific Steam Railway for a ride out to 

the McLean Mill National Historic Site, the only steam-operated sawmill in 

Canada. The “Tin Pants Theatre Troupe” will make history come alive with 

an original stage show and guided tour of the site. After lunch depart by coach 

for Departure Bay and a ferry ride back to the lower mainland. 



Single: $929.00 


Adults 56 - 64 or Non BC seniors 65+: 

add $14.00 to the above rates 

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Highlights: 

Whitehorse, YT 

SS Klondike 

McBride Museum 

Beringia Interpretive Centre 

MV Schwatka River Cruise 

Frantic Follies 

Yukon Wilderness Preserve 

Klondike Highway 

Dawson City 

Gold Panning 

Dredge Tour 

Dempster Highway 

Tombstone, Ogilvie & Blackstone ranges 

Eagle Plains 

Fort McPherson 

Inuvik, NWT 

Tuktoyaktuk 

Mackenzie River Cruise 

Top-Of-The-World-Highway 

Taylor & Alaska Highways 

St. Elias Mountain Range 

Kluane National Park 

Carcross 

Skagway, AK 

White Pass & Yukon Railway 

View Pingos when visiting Tuktoyaktuk 

What is a Pingo? 

Pingos are ice core hills that can only grow 

in a permafrost environment and can reach a 

height of 150 feet. Pingo is an Inuvialuit word 

for conical hill. A.E. Porsild (the scout for the 

Reindeer expedition) was first to suggest the 

scientific use of the word pingo. There are an 

estimated 3,000 pingos in North America over 

which some 1,500 are found in the Mackenzie 

Delta – Tuktoyaktuk. The Inuvialuit & the 

Canadian Parks Service have recognized 

the significance of these unique landforms 

and designated the area a Pingo Canadian 

Landmark Site. 

REVISITED 

Yukon and the NWT 

Featuring: Inuvik & Tuktoyaktuk 

July 10 - 24 


Day One: Vancouver - Whitehorse Meals: D 

The Yukon Adventure begins with a flight to Whitehorse, the capital city 

of Yukon. After freshening up depart for a brief city tour and visit to the 

Beringia Interpretive Centre followed by dinner at the Klondike Rib & Salmon 

restaurant. 

Day Two: Whitehorse Meals: B, L 

Enjoy a 1¼ hour Yukon River cruise on board the MV Schwatka and a visit to 

the suspension bridge at Miles Canyon. After lunch at the High Country Inn 

restaurant visit the S.S. Klondike (circa. 1929), the world’s longest fish ladders 

and the McBride Museum that houses the history of the city of Whitehorse, 

the gold rush, the Mounties and First Nations. The museum also includes 

vast geological history and boasts the largest public collection of Yukon gold 

in the world. 

Day Three: Whitehorse - Dawson City Meals: B, L 

Enjoy a spectacular drive north on the Klondike Highway. Stops along the 

way include Five Finger Rapids and the Carmacks Hotel for lunch, with 

a late afternoon arrival in Dawson City. There are many activities in this 

Gold Rush town. Your Mandate guide will assist you with your plans that 

may include: Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Gambling Hall, the famous Gaslight 

Follies, a historical walking tour or a coach tour to Dome Mountain to view 

the Midnight Sun. 

Day Four: Dawson City Meals: B 

Depart for a city coach tour including the Robert Service and Jack London 

cabins, a Gold Panning adventure at Bonanza Creek and a tour of the famous 

Dredge #4. The afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy and explore. 

Day Five: Dawson City - Eagle Plains Meals: B, L, D 

The adventure continues. Experience the Dempster Highway as the coach 

winds its way over two mountain ranges, crosses the continental divide three 

times, passes through five natural regions and traverses the Arctic Circle, 

loosely following the old dog team routes on its way to the great Mackenzie 

Delta. Arrive at Eagle Plains, the halfway point on the Dempster Highway 

for an overnight stay. 

Day Six: Eagle Plains - Inuvik Meals: B, L, D 

Depart Eagle Plains for points north including a stop at the Arctic Circle and 

Fort McPherson. A tour of the Fort McPherson Tent & Canvas Co. gives 

a perspective of local life. Today’s drive on the Dempster Highway includes 

two ferry crossings. Arrive in Inuvik, NWT mid afternoon. Accommodation 

for the next four nights is at the MacKenzie Hotel. 

Day Seven: Inuvik Meals: B 

Depart for a two hour Inuvik town and cultural tour and discover how three main 

cultures have shaped its growth. This includes a tour of the Aurora Research 

Centre. All research in the Canadian arctic is coordinated through this centre. 

The afternoon is free to explore on your own. (continued on next page....)



Round trip airfare (Air North) 

Coach transportation 

Fourteen nights accommodation 

Fourteen breakfasts 

Ten lunches 

Five dinners 


Rail fare 

Yukon River cruise 

Mackenzie River cruise 

Flight between Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk 







Whitehorse High Country Inn 

Dawson City Downtown Hotel 

Eagle Plains Eagle Plains Hotel 

Inuvik MacKenzie Hotel 

Beaver Creek Westmark Inn 

Whitehorse High Country Inn 

Out of Province medical is recommended 




Single: $7,064.00 


Yukon and the NWT 

...continued 

Day Eight: Inuvik - Tuktoyaktuk Meals: B, L 

This morning journey by plane over the Arctic Ocean to Tuktoyaktuk. The Tuk 

peninsula has the world’s highest concentration of Pingos and is a Canadian 

National Landmark. A local guide will share the Inuvialuit culture with you. 

Have lunch in your guide’s home and sample traditional foods followed by 

a presentation of traditional clothing and crafts. Dip your toe into the Arctic 

Ocean and receive a “Toe Dipping Certificate”. 

Day Nine: Inuvik Meals: B, L 

Visit Arctic Chalet, home to a white matched husky sled dog team. Learn 

about sled dogs of the north. Followed by a cruise on the Mackenzie Delta 

with a local guide. 

Day Ten: Inuvik - Eagle Plains Meals: B, L, D 

View the Dempster Highway from a different perspective. Our steps are 

retraced as the coach makes its way back to Eagle Plains for an overnight 

stay. 

Day Eleven: Eagle Plains - Dawson City Meals: B, L 

Today you will reach the highest point on the Dempster Highway with awesome 

views of the Ogilvies, Blackstone and Tombstone Mountain ranges. Arrive 

back at Dawson City for an overnight stay. 

Day Twelve: Dawson City - Beaver Creek Meals: B, L 

“The most breathtaking view ever witnessed” is said to be along the Top-Of- 

The-World-Highway. Cross the border to Chicken, AK for a lunch break. 

After lunch travel along the Taylor & Alaska Highways to Beaver Creek. You 

are on your own for dinner and if up to it, the “Rendezvous Dinner Theatre” 

comes highly recommended. 

Day Thirteen: Beaver Creek - Whitehorse Meals: B, L 

Proceed along the Alaska Highway to Burwash Landing. Along the way 

the coach will travel between the Ruby Mountain Range and the St. Elias 

Mountain Range, home of the 6,050m Mount Logan, located in Kluane 

National Park. There are photo stops and a visit to the Haines Junction 

Visitor Centre en route. The circle will be complete upon returning to 

Whitehorse. 

Day Fourteen: Whitehorse - Skagway Meals: B, D 

The destination for today is Skagway, Alaska with stops en route at 

picturesque Emerald Lake and the historic community of Carcross. Ride the 

legendary White Pass and Yukon Railway, touted as the “Scenic Railway 

of the World”, from Fraser, BC to Skagway. There is free time in Skagway 

and a late afternoon departure to Whitehorse with photo stops en route. This 

evening take some time to reflect on your visit to the Yukon and the Northwest 

Territories and enjoy a farewell dinner with your new friends. 

Day Fifteen: Whitehorse - Vancouver Meals: B 

A morning departure for Vancouver as you bid farewell to the North. 

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Highlights: 

Osoyoos 

Cranbrook 

Rocky Mountain Continental Divide 

Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park 

Going-To-The-Sun-Highway 

Waterton Lake Cruise 

Kananaskis Country 

Banff National Park 

Chateau Lake Louise 

Salmon Arm 

Quaaout Lodge 

Quilchena Hotel 


Home pick- up and drop- off service 



Seven breakfasts 

Three lunches 

Three dinners 


2 1/4 hour boat tour 


Park fees 




US Exchange and the proposed HST 

US & Out of Province medical insurance is recommended 

Glacier National Park, MT & 

Waterton Lakes, BC 

July 11 - 18 


Day One: Vancouver - Osoyoos 

Travel the Hope-Princeton Highway over the Cascade Mountains to the 

Okanagan Valley and Osoyoos. Stop at Manning Provincial Park with its 

pristine rushing rivers, azure green lakes and densely forested mountains. 

Arrive in Osoyoos and visit the Nk’ Mip Cellars for wine tasting before checking 

into the Sunrise Inn in Osoyoos for a one night stay. 

Day Two: Osoyoos - Cranbrook Meals: B, L, D 

A leisurely drive east along Highway #3 through many BC towns such as Rock 

Creek, Greenwood, Midway and Salmo. Stop at Castlegar for a traditional 

Doukhobor-style lunch. Three mountain ranges on the route today are the 

Monashee, Selkirk and the Purcells. The overnight stay is in Cranbrook at 

the Prestige Rocky Mt. Resort for a one night stay. 

Day Three: Cranbrook – Waterton Lakes Meals: B, D 

Have your camera ready for some memories of a lifetime as you travel through 

the beautiful and majestic Rocky Mountain Continental Divide at Crowsnest 

Pass. Waterton Lakes is where the Rockies rise out of the rolling prairies. 

Waterton Lakes is part of the world’s first Peace Park which combines Waterton 

Lakes Park in Canada with Glacier Park in Montana, thus becoming the 

Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Your two night accommodation 

is located on the shores of the lake at the Waterton Lakes Resort. Dinner 

is included at the resort. 

Day Four: Waterton – Glacier – Waterton Meals: B, L 

Travel south from Waterton Lakes into the U.S. to Glacier National Park, MT. 

Once at the Rising Sun Resort you board the historic red bus with its rollback 

canvas top for a sightseeing tour on the magnificent Going-to-the-Sun 

Highway, this road travels into some of the most spectacular alpine scenery 

North America has to offer which includes a stop at Logan Pass. Enjoy free 

time at Many Glacier Resort before heading back to Waterton. 

Day Five: Waterton Lakes – Kananaskis Country Meals: B 

After breakfast depart on a 2 ¼ hour boat cruise on Waterton Lake. Step aboard 

the historic M.V. International, cruise along the shoreline of beautiful Upper 

Waterton Lake and cross the International border to Goat Haunt, Montana. 

Enjoy some of the most spectacular mountain scenery the Rocky Mountains 

have to offer. View majestic towering cliffs, unique geological formations, 

beautiful waterfalls and snow clad mountain peaks. Bring your camera; the 

boat makes photographic and wildlife stops. Bald eagle, bear, moose, deer, 

mountain sheep and mountain goats are often seen. After lunch on your own 

in Waterton travel by coach north to Kananaskis Country, in the heart of the 

Canadian Rockies for a two night stay at the Delta Lodge at Kananaskis. 

Day Six: Kananaskis - Banff – Kananaskis Meals: B 

Depart mid morning by coach to explore Kananaskis Country and Banff. 

Arrive back at the hotel mid afternoon to relax and enjoy the amenities of the 

resort or go for a walk on one of the local scenic trails. 

Day Seven: Kananaskis - Salmon Arm Meals: B, D 

Depart from Kananaskis Country and travel through world renowned Banff 

National Park for Salmon Arm with a stop en route at Chateau Lake Louise.



Cranbrook Prestige Rocky Mt. Resort 

Waterton Lakes Waterton Lakes Resort 

Kananaskis Delta Lodge at Kananaskis 

Salmon Arm Prestige Harbourfront Resort 


Highlights: 

Victoria 

E & N Rail Service 

Strathcona Park 

Gold River 

Boat ride through Nootka Sound 

on the Uchuck III 

The West Coast of Vancouver Island 

at Friendly Cove 

Coombs Old Country Market 






Two dinners 


Rail fare 

Boat ride 

Side tours and admissions 


Ferry tolls 





Victoria Queen Victoria Inn 

Gold River Ridgeview Motor Inn 


Glacier National Park, MT 

. . . continued 

Tonight’s stay is at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort. 

Day Eight: Salmon Arm – Vancouver Meals: B, L 

Travel along Highway 5A for lunch at the historic Quilchena Hotel located on 

a pristine site on the shores of Nicola Lake. Following lunch travel south on 

the Coquihalla Highway to the lower mainland. 



Single: $2,774.00 

Adults under 55: add 5% to the above rates 

Historic Nootka Sound 

Friendly Cove & the E & N Rail 

July 15 - 18 & 22 - 25 


Day One: Vancouver – Victoria 

This tour begins with a coach ride to Victoria via the Tsawwassen Ferry 

Terminal. Upon arrival at Swartz Bay travel via the Patricia Bay Highway 

to downtown Victoria with a scenic stop en route. Arrive in Victoria for some 

time on your own. Tonight’s accommodation is at the Queen Victoria Inn 

located next to the Royal BC Museum. 

Day Two: Victoria – Gold River Meals: B, D 

After breakfast the coach departs for the E & N Rail Station. Board this historic 

train for Qualicum. It’s a fascinating trip that crosses deep canyons, passes 

waterfalls, rivers, beaches, ghost towns and historic sites. Upon arrival in 

Qualicum there is time for a short visit before proceeding by coach north to 

Campbell River and west through Strathcona Park, BC’s oldest park, to 

Gold River for a two night stay. 

Day Three: Nootka Sound Meals: B, D 

After breakfast board the Uchuck III, a working vessel, as it makes its way 

through Nootka Sound to Friendly Cove. Captain James Cook first visited 

Friendly Cove in 1778. Step back in time and visit this historical site which 

was the beginning of the fur trade and introduced Europeans to the West 

Coast. The best of West Coast scenery is in store today. Lunch is on your 

own onboard the boat. 

Day Four: Gold River – Vancouver Meals: B 

Depart Gold River for the Old Country Market in Coombs. Goats chewing 

sod on the roof of the country market was all it took to stop traffic, however 

today there are a few more stores, an old fashioned ice cream parlour and the 

Coombs Emporium to name a few of the added attractions. Lunch is on your 

own in Coombs. Take the mid afternoon 

ferry back to the lower mainland. 



Single: $1,245.00 

Adults under 55: Add 5% to the above rates . 



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Highlights: 

Hat Creek Ranch 

Chasm Provincial Park 

Clinton 

Williams Lake 

The Freedom Highway 

Coast Mountain Range 

Chilcotin Plateau 

“The Hill” 

Tweedsmuir Park 

Hagensborg 

Bella Coola 

Queen Charlotte Strait / Sound 

Port Hardy 

Qualicum 

Georgia Strait 

Horseshoe Bay 






Four lunches 

Two dinners 



Discovery Coast Passage cruise 

Driver and coach ferry tolls 






Williams Lake Overlander Hotel 

Bella Coola Bella Coola Valley Inn 

Port Hardy Quarterdeck Inn 


Discovery Coast Passage 

& the Cariboo - Chilcotin 

July 16 - 20 


Day One: Vancouver – Williams Lake Meals: L 

Travel north alongside the Fraser Canyon to the Hat Creek Ranch for lunch 

with a coffee stop in Hope en route. After lunch continue north to the hidden 

and amazingly beautiful Chasm Provincial Park, where a 25 million year 

old, 120m deep canyon was carved by active volcanoes. Journey along the 

mighty Fraser Canyon past famous towns including Lac La Hache and 100 

Mile House before arriving at the Overlander Hotel for your overnight stay. 

Day Two: Williams Lake – Bella Coola Meals: B, L, D 

The deluxe highway coach will take you past the rugged peaks of the 

Rainbow Range, which are visible from one of the many viewpoints, as 

are the pacific fjords, steep-sided valleys, ice fields and glaciers. Small and 

abandoned villages and herds of wild horses can be seen from Highway 

20 en route to Bella Coola. The “Freedom Highway” literally traverses 

the Coast Mountains and the Chilcotin Plateau for some unforgettable, 

breathtaking scenery through this fantastic and seemingly untouched 

Chilcotin countryside. 

Day Three: Bella Coola Meals: B, L, D 

After breakfast explore the area of Bella Coola with a local guide. Learn 

about the diverse histories behind the people of Bella Coola, from the Nuxalk 

people to the unique Norwegian community as well as the effects of fur trading 

and the gold rush. A camera will be an asset as you explore some of the most 

scenic spots in Bella Coola including picturesque Clayton Falls. There will 

be a planned evening programme after the included dinner. 

Day Four: Bella Coola – Port Hardy 

Board the enhanced Queen of Chilliwack ferry vessel. A multitude of scenic 

surprises are in store on the cruise to Port Hardy. Weave through the remote 

channels past Finn Bay. 

Day Five: Port Hardy – Vancouver Meals: B, L 

Follow the scenic North Island Highway past Campbell River to Nanaimo. 

Lunch is included today at a scenic setting overlooking Georgia Strait. Board 

an afternoon ferry back to Vancouver and your point of origin. 



Single: $ 1,648.00 


Add 5% to the above rates . 


add $69.00 to the above rates

Highlights: 

Sea to Sky Highway 

Whistler 

Duffey Lake Road 

Gold Rush Trail 

BC’s High Country 

Prince George 

The Hazeltons 

Prince Rupert 

Haida Gwaii 

Queen Charlotte City 

Haida Heritage Centre 

Tlell & Port Clements 

Golden Spruce Trail 

Skedans 

Masset & Old Massett 

Agate Beach & Tow Hill 

Naikoon Provincial Park 

Sandspit 




VIA rail fare (Touring class) 

One way airfare (Air Canada) 

All transfers 

Island transportation 



Five lunches 

Four dinners 


Ferry tolls 


Train service & transfer driver gratuities 



Tour group size is limited to 

23 passengers 


Clinton Cariboo Lodge 

Prince George Coast Inn of the North 

Prince Rupert Coast Prince Rupert Hotel 

Queen Charlotte City Sea Raven Motel 




Single: $3,449.00 




Haida Gwaii (Formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands) 

Experience Super Natural BC 

July 22 - 29 & August 19 - 26 


Day One: Vancouver – Clinton Meals: D 

Depart by coach as it snakes along the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler. 

There is time on your own for lunch and to explore, before the coach departs 

for scenic Duffey Lake Road, Lillooet and the overnight destination at the 

Cariboo Lodge in historic Clinton. 

Day Two: Clinton – Prince George Meals: B, L 

Travel north on the “Gold Rush Trail” to Prince George located in BC’s High 

Country. 

Day Three: Prince George – Prince Rupert Meals: B, L, D 

Board VIA Rail’s Touring class, for Prince Rupert passing Vanderhoof, Burns 

Lake, Smithers, the Hazeltons and Terrace. 

Day Four: Prince Rupert – Queen Charlotte City Meals: B, D 

After a good night’s rest and a relaxing morning, board the BC ferry for the Haida 

Gwaii. Have your binoculars ready for the sights of Hecate Strait. Arrive in 

Queen Charlotte City and settle into the motel. 

Day Five: Queen Charlotte City – Port Clements Meals: B, L 

Visit the Haida Heritage Centre that houses information on the history of the 

Islands. View the Loo Taas Canoe Shed and the new totem poles symbolizing 

the continuation of the Haida lifestyle and celebrate a thriving culture. After 

lunch travel north to Tlell to view local crafts, then to Port Clements to visit the 

Port Clements Museum. Return to Queen Charlotte City for time on your own 

to visit local shops and the visitor centre. 

Day Six: Morseby Island Meals: B, L 

There is an early start this morning with a zodiac trip to the Skedans, an 

abandoned Haida Site. En route to the village, view many types of sea birds 

that are rarely seen from the coastal shores. A guide will take the group on a 

walking tour of the village site that includes viewing the standing totems. This 

full day away includes a picnic lunch and snacks en route. 

Day Seven: Queen Charlotte City – North Island Meals: B, L, D 

Proceed north to Masset, Old Massett and Agate Beach. There is plenty of 

time to explore Agate Beach and Tow Hill in Naikoon Provincial Park. Along 

the way, stop to view the handiwork of the Haida canoe carvers and the abundant 

wildlife. This evening’s highlight is a contemporary Haida Feast. Sample many 

traditional dishes ranging from seafood to venison. 

Day Eight: Queen Charlotte 

City - Vancouver Meals: B 

Depart the hotel for Sandspit 

to board the Air Canada flight to 

Vancouver. Leave the Queen 

Charlotte Islands with memories 

of a lifetime! 

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Highlights: 

Sea To Sky Highway 

Duffey Lake Road 

Hills Health Ranch 

Prince George 

Smithers 

Hazeltons 

‘Ksan Historical Village 

Stewart-Cassiar Highway 

Glacier Highway 

Bear Glacier 

Stewart 

Hyder, Alaska 

Salmon Glacier 

Grizzly Bear Viewing 

Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed 

Prince Rupert 

Museum of Northern BC 

North Pacific Historic Fishing Village 

Inside Passage Cruise 

Port Hardy 


Telegraph Cove 

Whale Watching at Robson Bight 


108 Mile Ranch Hills Health Ranch 

Prince George Treasure Cove Casino & Hotel 

Smithers Hudson Bay Lodge 

Stewart King Edward Hotel 

Prince Rupert Crest Hotel 

Port Hardy Quarterdeck Inn 



Stewart & Hyder 

Bears & Glaciers 

August 2 - 11 


Day One: Vancouver - 108 Mile Ranch Meals: D 

Follow the Sea to Sky Highway through the Duffey Lake Road to 108 Mile 

Ranch. En route follow the Gold Rush trail through Lillooet, Pavilion and 

Clinton. 

Day Two: 108 Mile Ranch- Prince George Meals: Br 

Spend the morning enjoying the many amenities of Hills Health Ranch. Go 

for a leisurely walk on one of their many scenic trails or enjoy a dip in the 

heated outdoor pool. Brunch is served mid-morning and the coach departs 

early afternoon for Prince George and the Treasure Cove Casino & Hotel. 

Day Three: Prince George - Smithers Meals: B, L 

Follow the Yellowhead Highway through to the Bulkley Valley and the hamlet 

of Smithers known as Little Switzerland. The scenery en route is breathtaking 

and wildlife such as moose, black bear and eagles are common. 

Day Four: Smithers - Stewart Meals: B, L, D 

Stop at the ‘Ksan Historical Village and Museum in Hazelton with its seven 

decorated tribal houses fronted with several totems that stand silently on the 

banks of the Skeena and Bulkley Rivers. View totem poles at the small 

villages of Kitwanga and Kitwancool to see what are reputed to be the 

oldest and finest examples of totem poles in the world. Travel north on the 

Stewart-Cassiar Highway. En route to Stewart view Bear Glacier, located 

on Glacier Highway. This side glacier will leave you breathless with its 

beauty and incredible blue colour. There is a two night stay in Stewart. Enjoy 

a feast of Alaskan King Crab at tonight’s dinner. 

Day Five: Stewart - Hyder - Stewart Meals: B, L, D 

Your camera is a must this morning as we welcome aboard a local guide for 

a tour that will take us above the Salmon Glacier in Hyder, Alaska. The 

coach follows the Salmon River up the alpine and back into beautiful BC, 

lunching at the summit. There is leisure time in the afternoon to explore 

Stewart including a visit to the Stewart Historic Museum. In the evening join 

our local guide again for a special trip to the Fish Creek viewing platform 

in Hyder, Alaska to watch Grizzly and Black bears gorge themselves on the 

spawning salmon. 

Day Six: Stewart - Prince Rupert Meals: B, D 

Travel to Prince Rupert via the Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Provincial 

Park. Some 250 years ago the valley north of Terrace was buried beneath 

molten lava, today the valley floor is a lava-encrusted landscape and amazing 

to behold. Two nights are spent in this northern community at the waterfront 

Prince Rupert Crest Hotel. 

Day Seven: Prince Rupert Meals: B 

This morning enjoy a guided tour of the Museum of Northern BC and 

downtown Prince Rupert followed by a visit to the North Pacific Historic 

Fishing Village, a National Historic Site and BC’s oldest surviving salmon 

cannery offering a unique and entertaining look at life in a cannery village. 

The evening is yours to relax and enjoy. 

Day Eight: Prince Rupert - Port Hardy 

Set sail from Prince Rupert on BC Ferries newest vessel, the Northern 

Adventure for the majestic “Inside Passage”, a sixteen hour daylight cruise. 

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Nine nights accommodation 


One brunch 

Five lunches 

Five dinners 



Park fees 

Prince Rupert city tour 

Inside Passage Cruise 

A three and a half hour whale watching cruise 




Highlights: 

Sidney 

Butchart Gardens 

Victoria 

Sooke 

Chemainus 

ChemainusTheatre Production “Guys & Dolls” 






One Lunch 

One dinner 



Theatre production 

Ferry tolls 





Victoria Queen Victoria Hotel 

Chemainus Best Western Festival Inn 


Stewart & Hyder 

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The coastline reveals dramatic waterfalls, wildlife and remote villages. On to 

the Quarterdeck Inn for a two night stay. 

Day Nine: Port Hardy - Telegraph Cove - Port Hardy Meals: B, L, D 

Depart after breakfast for the tiny community of Telegraph Cove or as 

the locals call it “the village of stilts”. Telegraph Cove is a whale-watchers 

paradise. From the comfort of the 60-ft coast guard certified vessel this 

excursion takes the tour group into Johnstone Strait and Robson Bight 

to see killer whales in their natural habitat. Robson Bight is a world-famous 

coastal area and ecological reserve for Orcas. 

Day Ten: Port Hardy - Vancouver Meals: B, L 

Follow the scenic North Island Highway past Campbell River to Nanaimo. 

Lunch is included today at a scenic setting overlooking Georgia Strait. Board 

an afternoon ferry back to Vancouver and your point of origin. 



Single: $ 3,664.00 




Chemainus Theatre 

Presents: Guys & Dolls 

August 10 - 12 


Day One Vancouver – Victoria 

Upon arrival on Vancouver Island, proceed to the beautiful seaside city of 

Sidney. Nicknamed “Sidney by-the-sea”, this picturesque petite gem offers 

an excellent variety of stores and specialty shops. Sidney is also known 

as Booktown with its large number of bookstores. After lunch we devote 

several hours to touring Butchart Gardens, one of the world’s premier floral 

show gardens. The overnight stay is at the downtown Queen Victoria Inn. 

Day Two Victoria - Chemainus Meals: B, L, D 

Depart from the hotel for the South Western tip of Vancouver Island to the 

hamlet of Sooke. Depart for Chemainus ”the little town that could” and 

check in to the Best Western Festival Inn to freshen up and proceed 

to Chemainus Theatre for dinner and the summer musical production of 

“Guys and Dolls”. 

Day Three Chemainus - Vancouver Meals: B 

After breakfast there will be time to browse the interesting shops and view 

the murals depicting the early days of this unique town. Depart for Nanaimo 

and the BC Ferry sailing to Vancouver. 



Single: $ 979.00 


Adults 56-64: add $24.00 to the above rates 

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Highlights: 

Qualicum 

Campbell River 

Grizzly Viewing Cruise to Knight Inlet 

Whale Watching 

Port McNeill 

Alert Bay 

U’Mista Cultural Centre 

Telegraph Cove 

Cumberland 






Two lunches 

One dinner 


Coach and driver ferry tolls 

Seven hour Grizzly Bear cruise & tour* 

U’Mista Cultural Centre 

Three & a half hour whale watching tour 

All side tours and admissions 




Tour group size is limited to 11 passengers 


Port McNeill Black Bear Resort 

* The boat is a 32-ft fully enclosed, heated vessel 

with washroom. Lunch and coffee/tea is served on 

board. 

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Grizzly Bears of Knight Inlet 

August 3 - 6 


Day One: Vancouver – Port McNeill Meals: D 

Board the morning ferry to Vancouver Island. Lunch is on your own in the 

quaint community of Qualicum. Follow the beautiful North Island Highway 

past Campbell River for a three night stay in the marine community 

of Port McNeill at the Black Bear Resort. 

Day Two: Port McNeill – Knight 

Inlet - Port McNeill Meals: B, L 

Depart by boat for Knight Inlet located 

on the coastal mainland. View the grizzly 

bears in their natural surroundings in this 

spectacular inlet, as they interact and feed 

in the estuary and on the beaches near 

the river. The pristine beauty of the area 

enhances this rare opportunity to view these 

magnificent grizzlies. It’s the middle of the 

salmon run and it will be typical to find the 

bears chasing the fish around in the low tide 

pools at the river mouth. 

Day Three: Port McNeill - Alert Bay - Port McNeill Meals: B, L 

Depart by ferry for Alert Bay and the U’Mista Cultural Centre which houses 

one of the finest collections of historical artifacts and elaborately carved cedar 

masks depicting the Potlach Ceremony of the Kwakwaka’wakw People. After 

lunch experience the thrill of a whale watching tour in the Orca (Killer Whale) 

waters of Johnstone Strait near Alert Bay and Telegraph Cove. 

Day Four: Port McNeill – Vancouver Meals: B 

Travel south to the coal-mining town of Cumberland with a stop en route 

at Sayward. There will be a lunch break in downtown Courtenay. The 

Cumberland Museum is an important stop on today’s travels home. Get a 

sense of the way of life for those who lived and worked during the peak of the 

coal mining industry on Vancouver Island. 



Single: $2106.00 , 


Adults 56 - 64 or Non BC seniors 65+: add $28.00 to the above rates

Highlights: 

Sunshine Coast 

Gibsons 

Sechelt 

Lund 

Desolation Sound cruise 

Quadra Island 

Waterfront Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge 

Rebecca Spit 

Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre 

Quadra Island Artisan Studios 






Three lunches 

Three dinners 



Six hour Desolation Sound cruise 

Ferry tolls 





Lund Historic Lund Hotel 

Quadra Island Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge 




Single: $ 1,459.00 



add $26.00 to the above rates. 

Desolation Sound 

& the Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge 



Day One: Vancouver – Lund Meals: L, D 

Travel to Horseshoe Bay and board the ferry to Langdale on the Sunshine 

Coast. Take the back roads through lower Gibsons to Sechelt. Enjoy lunch 

at a waterfront eatery in Sechelt. After lunch stroll along the seawall and 

enjoy the beautiful scenery including the Trail Islands in Trail Bay. The drive 

continues along the Sunshine Coast to Earl’s Cove. Board the ferry and cruise 

the mouth of Jervis Inlet to Saltery Bay. Your overnight accommodation is 

at the Historic Lund Hotel in the community of Lund. 

Day Two: Lund – Desolation Sound – Quadra Island Meals: B, L, D 

Depart from Lund on board a 58-ft catamaran for your Desolation Sound 

adventure. Cruise through Thulin Passage and the Copeland Islands Marine 

Park to Desolation Sound. Meander through Prideaux Haven’s labyrinth of 

islets. There are many geographic delights such as Bliss Landing, Pringle 

Rock and Refuge Cove. Enjoy a hot buffet lunch on board the boat. Arrive 

at Drew Harbour on Quadra Island and begin a two night stay at the deluxe 

Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge. 

Day Three: Quadra Island Meals: B, L, D 

Depart from the lodge after breakfast for a tour of several galleries including 

a glass blowing studio. There is a picnic lunch at picturesque Rebecca Spit. 

The late afternoon and evening is yours to enjoy at the lodge. 

Day Four: Quadra Island – Vancouver Meals: B 

Visit the Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre that displays an impressive collection 

of masks, potlatch regalia, rattles, whistles and other ceremonial objects 

associated with winter dances. Depart for a ten minute ferry ride from 

Quadra Island to Campbell River. The coach then makes its way along the 

waterfront road to Departure Bay and the return ferry ride to the lower 

mainland. 

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Highlights: 

Sunshine Coast 

Halfmoon Bay 

Sechelt 

Rock Water Secret Cove Resort 

Jervis Inlet 

Princess Louisa Inlet 

Marine Park 

Chatterbox Falls 

Float Plane Ride 

Two and a Half Hour Boat Cruise 

Gibsons 






One lunch 

One dinner 



Two and a half hour boat cruise 

40 minute float plane ride 






Halfmoon Bay Rock Water Secret Cove Resort 

Tour group size is limited to 24 passengers 


Princess Louisa Inlet & the 

Rock Water Secret Cove Resort 

Float & Fly 



Day One: Vancouver – Halfmoon Bay Meals: D 

Travel by BC Ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale on the Sunshine Coast. 

Once on the Sunshine Coast the coach makes its way to the community of 

Sechelt for lunch and time on your own to explore. This 

afternoon arrive at the Rock Water 

Secret Cove Resort to begin your two 

night stay. The Resort is tucked in a cove 

with breathtaking panoramic views of the 

ocean and surrounding coastal Islands. 

Each room has a view of Malaspina Strait 

and a deck to sit and watch the sunrise or 

sunset. Their amenities include a heated 

outdoor pool and access to amazing spa 

services (optional). 

Day Two: Halfmoon Bay – Princess Louisa Inlet – Halfmoon 

Bay 

Meals: B, L 

Depart by boat from Egmont for the Princess Louisa Inlet, one of the most 

spectacular sights in BC. This narrated cruise travels 30 nautical miles through 

Jervis Inlet into a steep sided, glacial carved inlet. View large landscapes, 

waterfalls, native pictographs, glaciers and early settlements from the comfort 

of the boat. Inside Princess Louisa Inlet there is a stop at Chatterbox Falls 

for a barbecue lunch and time to explore the marine park. The adventure 

continues as you board a float plane for an amazing flight over the inlets. 

This once in a lifetime trip from Chatterbox Falls to Sechelt allows views from 

beyond the skyline ridges into alpine areas not visible from the boat. 

Please note: Half of the tour group will travel up by boat and return by air, the 

other half will do the reverse. Each group will have plenty of time to enjoy the 

amenities of the Rock Water Secret Cove Resort. 

Day Three: Halfmoon Bay – Vancouver Meals: B 

After a relaxing morning at the resort we retrace our steps to the Langdale 

ferry with a visit to the quaint waterfront town of Gibsons, home of the TV 

series the ‘Beachcombers’. Gibsons offers quaint eateries, artist shops and 

views of an active marina. 



Single: $ 1,269.00 




Highlights: 

Manning Park 

Nk’Mip Cellars 

Osoyoos 

Greenwood 

Doukhobor-style lunch 

Doukhobor Museum 

Castlegar 

Nelson 

New Denver 

Nakusp 

Needles 

Monashee Mountains 

Kamloops 

Merritt 





Four breakfasts 

Two lunches 

Two dinners 



Nelson city tour 

Transfer drivers gratuities 





Nelson Prestige Lakeside Resort 

Vernon Prestige Hotel 


Fabulous Kootenays 

August 30 - September 3 


Day One: Vancouver – Osoyoos 

Travel east on the Trans-Canada Highway to Hope. Continue east on the 

Crowsnest Highway past the site of the infamous Hope Slide. Enjoy the 

rugged beauty of this highway as it winds through Manning Park, which 

remains the most cherished route to the Okanagan. Drive through Princeton 

to the orchard town of Keremeos and on to Osoyoos. Sample some of BC’s 

premium wines at the Nk’ Mip Cellars. The desert city of Osoyoos is the first 

nights destination. 

Day Two: Osoyoos – Nelson Meals: B, L, D 

The day begins at Osoyoos with a drive eastward through some historical 

towns with a stop in Greenwood. Experience the flavour of the community 

with a Doukhobor-style lunch in Castlegar, followed by a guided tour of the 

Doukhobor Village Museum. Meander alongside the Kootenay River to 

Nelson one of the most charming cities in the Kootenays. Arrive at the Prestige 

Lakeside Resort your home for the next two nights. 

Day Three: Nelson Meals: B 

After breakfast a local guide will conduct a one-hour historical coach tour of 

Nelson followed by some free time to explore Nelson’s Baker Street. This 

unique area offers many arts and crafts shops, up close views of marvellous 

Victorian architectural buildings, excellent restaurants and much more. An 

optional afternoon drive to Ainsworth Hot Springs for a dip in the mineral 

pool is available. 

Day Four: Nelson – Vernon Meals: B, D 

Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Kootenays as we travel from Nelson to Nakusp. 

Highlights include a tour of the stern wheeler “The Moyie” a National Landmark 

in Kaslo. After a lunch break in Nakusp the journey continues to the Needles 

cable ferry and across Lower Arrow Lake. Continue through to downtown 

Vernon for a one night stay. 

Day Five: Vernon – Vancouver Meals: B, L 

The coach proceeds southwest to the High Country Region and Merritt for 

lunch. Travel south on the Coquihalla Highway to the Fraser Valley and back 

to Vancouver. 



Single: $ 1,396.00 



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Highlights: 

San Juan Islands 

Friday Harbor 

Roche Harbor 

Pelindaba’s Lavender Farm 

Whale Watching 

Orcas Island 






One lunch 

One dinner 



A three and a half hour whale watching cruise 

Ferry tolls 







Friday Harbor: Earth Box Motel 


San Juan Islands 

Whale Watching, Lavender Farm 

September 7 - 9 


The San Juan archipelago contains more than 170 islands and is 

located in northwest Washington State. The “San Juans” as they 

are known to locals, are situated at the juncture of the Strait of Georgia 

and Juan de Fuca, sheltered from the Pacific Ocean by the Olympic 

Peninsula and Vancouver Island. The ferry serves four of the islands 

- Lopez, Orcas, San Juan and Shaw. 

Day One: Vancouver – San Juan Islands Meals: D 

This summer getaway is located in the heart of Washington State’s San 

Juan Islands. The islands enjoy 250 days of sunshine. Travel south to 

Anacortes and a short ferry ride to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. 

Explore the marine community of historic Roche Harbor and Pelindaba’s 

20 acre Lavender Farm before checking into the Earth Box Motel for a two 

night stay. Dinner is included at a local waterfront eatery. 

Day Two: San Juan Islands Meals: B 

Spend the morning exploring downtown Friday Harbor, with art galleries, 

boutiques and water-view restaurants. Recharge and reconnect in the 

peaceful, historic seaport of Friday Harbor. This harbor is the largest town 

in the San Juan Islands. San Juan Islands are home to over 90 resident orca 

whales; view these magnificent mammals up close on a three and a half hour 

whale watching tour on the 65-ft Odyssey. 

Day Three: San Juan Islands - Vancouver Meals: B, L 

Depart Friday Harbor by ferry and travel to Orcas Island. Spend the afternoon 

exploring this peaceful island including a stop in Eastsound Village for an 

included lunch. Visit the Rosario Resort and the quaint community of Olga. 

Travel back to BC via the Washington State Ferry. 



Single: $ 1,178.00 


Add 5% to the above rates

Highlights: 


Bavarian Leavenworth 

Yakima Valley 

Walla Walla Wine Region 

Wine Tasting 

Columbia River Gorge 

The Dalles 

Multnomah Falls 

Vancouver, WA 

Mt. St. Helen’s 

Johnston Ridge Observatory 





One reception 

Four breakfasts 

Four lunches 

One dinner 










Yakima: Oxford Suites 

Walla Walla: Marcus Whitman Hotel 

Vancouver, Wa: Heathman Lodge 

NEW in 2010 


Featuring: Appellation of Yakima & Walla Walla, 

the Columbia River Gorge & Mt. St. Helens 



Day One: Vancouver – Yakima, Washington Meals: R 

Travel south to the Yakima Valley in the heart of Washington’s first appellation 

during the fall grape harvest. Experience the beauty of the region, Yakima is 

located near the foothills of the Cascade Mountains and boasts over 11,000 

acres of premium wine grapes. Today’s journey begins with a visit to the 

Bavarian village of Leavenworth. There is time for lunch and exploring 

before continuing to Yakima and the overnight accommodation at the Oxford 

Suites. The hotel welcomes us with a reception. 

Day Two: Yakima – Walla Walla Meals: B, L 

Travel through Yakima’s rural countryside, most wineries here are small family 

operations where unpretentious hospitality is the norm, the beauty of the area 

is unparalleled. You can enjoy a glass of wine while gazing at the beautiful 

snow capped Mt. Adams during our visit to two unique wineries. Lunch 

is served at local eatery followed by a scenic drive to Walla Walla which 

includes vistas of the Columbia River en route. Walla Walla is internationally 

recognized for its production of award winning red wines. Always closely 

linked to farming, the Walla Walla Valley has over 1,800 acres of grapes 

growing next to fruit orchards and wheat fields. Your home for two nights is 

the historic Marcus Whitman Hotel located in the centre of this charming 

and pedestrian-friendly city. 

Day Three: Walla Walla Meals: B, L 

Visit Spring Valley Vineyard Ranch which is situated 12 miles northeast 

of Walla Walla, spread amid the picturesque wheat fields with the Blue 

Mountains providing the backdrop. Enjoy samples of some of their popular 

merlots while savouring the beauty of this unique ranch. Lunch is included 

at the Backstage Bistro in downtown Walla Walla followed by a drive to 

Northstar Winery through this rural community during the grape harvest. 

Day Four: Walla Walla – Vancouver, WA Meals: B, L, D 

Depart from Walla Walla for a leisurely drive along the Columbia River Gorge. 

Highlights include: Hood River, The Dalles and Multnomah 

Falls with an overnight stay at the Heathman 

Lodge in downtown Vancouver, Washington. 

Discover that the eruption was 

more than just a single event and 

see firsthand how scientists continue 

to monitor this active volcano. 

Day Five: Vancouver, WA - Vancouver 

Meals: B, L 

En route to BC the highlight of the day is a visit to the 

magnificent Mt. St. Helen’s. The Johnston Ridge 

Observatory brings the mountain’s 1980 eruption to 

life. Here you will see evidence of and learn more 

about the cataclysmic 1980 eruption — an explosion 

that leveled 230 square miles of mature forest and 

removed 1,300 feet from the top of the mountain. 



Single: $1,459.00 



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Highlights: 

Scottsdale, Arizona 

Sedona 

Oak Creek Canyon 

Grand Canyon 

Grand Canyon National Park Lodge 

Glen Canyon National Park 

Lake Powell Cruise 

Monument Valley Jeep Tour 

Arches National Park 

Red Cliffs Lodge 

Bryce National Park 

Bryce National Park Lodge 

Zion National Park 

Zion National Park Lodge 

Las Vegas 

Spectacular Desert Canyons 

Featuring: Grand, Bryce and Zion Canyons 


17 Meals - 9 Nights & 10 Days 

Day One: Vancouver – Scottsdale, AR Meals: R 

This tour of the Canyons features some of the most spectacular scenery in the 

U.S. It includes overnight accommodation at Grand, Bryce and Zion National 

Park Lodges, as well as the Red Cliffs Lodge and Lake Powell Resort, both of 

which are located in the heart of this amazing scenery. Upon arrival in Phoenix 

you will transfer to the resort town of Scottsdale for your first overnight stay. 

Day Two: Scottsdale – Sedona – Grand Canyon Meals: B, D 

The day begins with a visit to the city of Sedona with time to shop in the 

Mexican marketplace. The red rocks of Sedona are truly a special sight 

to see. Enjoy one of Arizona’s finest drives through Oak Creek Canyon 

before travelling to Grand Canyon National Park. The Grand Canyon is 

overwhelming by its immense size. Unique combinations of geologic colour 

and erosional forms decorate a canyon that is 277 river miles (446km) long, 

up to 18 miles (29km) wide and a mile (1.6km) deep. The two night stay is 

inside the park system. 

Day Three: Grand Canyon Meals: B 

This morning there is a guided coach tour along the rim to Desert View. This 

four hour tour will bring the majestic Grand Canyon to light. The afternoon 

is yours to enjoy . . . stroll through the National Geographic Photo Gallery 

or visit Yavapai Point, a major lookout point with a view of the Colorado 

River. Enjoy free time as you walk along the rim to capture spectacular 

views of the Grand Canyon! 

Day Four: Grand Canyon – Lake Powell Meals: B, L 

Bid farewell to this natural wonder and head to Cameron and a stop at the 

Historic Navajo Trading Post, featuring southwest Native American arts 

and crafts. The journey continues through the mesa-studded desert with 

a stop at Glen Canyon Dam. Arrive at the Lake Powell Resort, the only 

hotel that overlooks the lake. Enjoy an afternoon cruise through Antelope 

Canyon on Lake Powell guaranteed to be one of the highlights of the tour. 

Day Five: Lake Powell – Monument Valley – Moab, UT Meals: B, L, D 

Today you will experience some of the most striking and recognizable 

landscapes of sandstone buttes, mesas and spires in the entire Southwest. 

Our tour takes you halfway into “the Valley”, with additional photo stops, 

driving the entire 17-mile loop road to see the most celebrated buttes, spires 

and panoramic views from different angles. Arrive in Moab for a two night 

stay at the Red Cliffs Lodge which is located on the banks of the Colorado 

river surrounded by 2000 foot sheer red rock cliffs. 

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Round trip airfare (United Airlines) 


Nine nights accommodation 

Welcome wine & cheese reception 

Eight breakfasts 

Four lunches 

Four dinners 









Scottsdale Courtyard by Marriott 

Scottsdale Old Town 

Grand Canyon National Park Lodge 

Page Lake Powell Resort 

Moab Red Cliffs Lodge 

Bryce Bryce Canyon National 

Park Lodge 

Zion Zion Canyon National 

Park Lodge 

Las Vegas Mandalay Bay Resort 




Single: $ 4,619.00 


Spectacular Desert Canyons 


Day Six: Moab – Arches National Park – Moab Meals: B, D 

Explore Arches National Park and view an impressive array of spires, 

pinnacles, balanced rocks and the highest concentration of natural sandstone 

arches in the world. After spending time at the park, travel back to the Red 

Cliffs Lodge to enjoy the scenic beauty of the area and the amenities of the 

lodge which include: a heated outdoor pool, winery, movie museum, to 

name a few. Cap the day off with an authentic Cowboy Cookout. 

Day Seven: Moab - Bryce Canyon Meals: B, L, D 

Depart from Red Cliffs Lodge for Bryce Canyon via scenic By-way #12. The 

overnight stay is at the historic Bryce Canyon National Park Lodge. 

Day Eight: Bryce Canyon – Zion Canyon Meals: B, L 

After a relaxing morning at the lodge, depart by coach for a 37-mile round-trip 

drive to Bryce Canyon’s most famous viewpoints, dizzying in scope, including 

Fairyland, Sunrise, Bryce and Inspiration Points. Thousands of delicately 

carved spires rise in brilliant colour from the amphitheatres of Bryce Canyon 

National Park. Arrive early afternoon at the Zion Canyon National Park 

Lodge located on the floor of the canyon. 

Day Nine: Zion Canyon – Las Vegas, NV Meals: B 

After breakfast join a private Zion Canyon Shuttle with live commentary as 

you experience the scenic highlights of the park. After the tour there is some 

leisure time for lunch and exploring. Leave the natural beauty of the canyons 

for the glitz of Las Vegas. Arrive early afternoon in Las Vegas, with plenty of 

time to visit the strip and / or take in a show. 

Day Ten: Las Vegas - Vancouver 

Depart early afternoon with memories of your Spectacular Desert Canyons 

tour. 

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Highlights: 

Coral Princess Cruise from Vancouver to 

Los Angeles 

San Juan Capistrano Mission 

Old Town San Diego 

San Diego Zoo 

Callaway Winery & Temecula 

VIP tour of Universal Studios 

Fillmore and Western Railway 

Hollywood 

Santa Catalina Island 

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and 

Museum 

Santa Barbara 

Solvang 

Ventura 


Cruise Coral Princess 

San Diego Courtyard by Marriott Old Town 

Los Angeles Sheraton Universal 

Santa Barbara Hotel Santa Barbara 

NEW in 2010 


Featuring: A Luxury Coastal Cruise, the very best 

of San Diego, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara 

Sept 18 - Oct 1 

25 Meals 13 nights & 14 days 

Day One: Vancouver – Los Angeles Meals: L, D 

This tour features the very best of sightseeing and activities to be found in 

San Diego, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. Your tour begins in Vancouver 

aboard the luxurious Coral Princess. A buffet lunch is available before you 

wave goodbye to Vancouver and sail under the Lions Gate Bridge at the 

start of your three day coastal cruise to Los Angeles. Dinners are with 

your Mandate Tour group in the Provence Dining room. Nights are always 

abuzz with activities; choose from live theatre, the big screen, plush lounges, 

swanky casinos or one of the dance clubs. 

Day Two: Coastal USA Meals: B, L, R, D 

Breakfast and lunch may be taken in the buffet or formal dining room. The 

morning is yours to enjoy, swim, take a yoga class, shop or just relax in one 

of the beautiful lounges. During the afternoon there will be a private ‘Tropical 

Paradise’ reception in the Wheelhouse Lounge. 

Day Three: Coastal USA Meals: B, L, D 

Another fun day of cruising and activities with the assistance of your Mandate 

Tours host. 

Day Four: Los Angeles – San Diego Meals: B, L 

After breakfast, bid farewell to your cruise ship and travel by coach to San 

Diego. Stop at the historic San Juan Capistrano Mission where lunch is 

served at the El Adobe Capistrano restaurant followed by a guided tour of 

this beautiful old Mission. Enjoy the scenic coastal road to the Courtyard by 

Marriott hotel a short walk from Old Town San Diego, your home for three 

nights. 

Day Five: City tour of San Diego Meals: B, D 

Today with the help of a local step-on guide experience the highlights of San 

Diego. This tour includes: Old Town, La Jolla, the Hotel Del Coronado 

where Marilyn Munro and Jack Lemon filmed ‘Some like it Hot’, the Gas 

Lamp quarter and Balboa Park. The tour will end at Seaport for shopping 

and lunch on your own in this lovely little village by the sea. After lunch, the 

coach can return you to Old Town or back to the hotel. Tonight meet up with 

the group for dinner on the patio of the hotel. 

Day Six: San Diego – San Diego Zoo Meals: B 

Explore the San Diego Zoo, renowned as one of the best zoos in the world 

and one of the foremost leaders in conservation. After lunch at the zoo you 

may return to Old Town and take a ride on the Old Town Trolley or visit Sea 

World. 

Day Seven: San Diego – Los Angeles Meals: B 

Depart from San Diego for Los Angeles with a stop at the Callaway Winery 

for a tour and a sit down wine tasting. The winery will provide a free 

souvenir glass and 20% off wine purchases. Then visit Temecula Old Town 

for sightseeing and lunch before arriving at the newly updated Sheraton 

Universal hotel for a five night stay. The hotel is a short walk, or free shuttle 

ride, from the Universal City Walk where there are 25 great places to eat, a 

movie theatre, a bowling alley and many shops.



Balcony Cabin aboard the Coral Princess 

One way airfare (Air Canada) 


Ferry to Santa Catalina 

Tropical Paradise Reception 

Thirteen nights accommodation 

Thirteen breakfasts 

Six lunches 

Five dinners 



Step-on guide 







Day Eight: Los Angeles – Universal Studios VIP Tour Meals: B, L 

A highlight of your vacation will be a daylong VIP tour of Universal Studios 

beginning with refreshments in a private VIP lounge and exclusive behindthe-scenes 

access to sound stages and famous sets, with an expert studio 

guide – hear personal stories about the making of some of the most famous 

films and TV shows in history. Discover the monumental backlot, archives 

and incredible “prop” warehouse (great photo opportunity!). Escorted priority 

entry and seating at shows and attractions is also included together with a 

gourmet lunch served in the exclusive VIP Dining Room by the legendary 

Studio Chefs. 

Day Nine: Los Angeles – Fillmore Railway Meals: B, L 

Today visit Fillmore to board a 1930’s vintage passenger train and travel 

through century-old citrus and avocado groves, visit a honey farm and the 

Loose Caboose Garden Centre. Lunch is included in the beautiful heritage 

dining car aboard the train. 

Day Ten: Los Angeles – Hollywood Walk of Fame Meals: B 

After breakfast our coach will transport those who wish to spend a day in 

Hollywood to the Hollywood Boulevard. Here you can visit the famous 

Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, take a bus tour of the Stars’ homes or just 

spend the day taking in the sights of this busy Boulevard. 

Day Eleven: Los Angeles – Santa Catalina Island Meals: B 

Travel to beautiful Avalon on Santa Catalina Island via the Catalina Ferry. 

Your island tour coach and local guide will meet you for a 50 minute scenic 

tour. There is free time to shop and lunch at the Island Tour Plaza before 

visiting the Catalina Casino and Theatre for a guided tour. Restored to 

its original condition, the Art Deco, circular icon is a stunning reminder of 

Catalina’s glorious past. Return to the hotel for your last evening in Los 

Angeles. 

Day Twelve: Los Angeles – Santa Barbara Meals: B 

En route to Santa Barbara there will be a stop at the Ronald Reagan 

Presidential Library and Museum for a self guided tour and lunch on your 

own. See a reproduction of the Oval Office and take a walk through ‘Airforce 

One’. After lunch continue on to the Hotel Santa Barbara in the heart of 

town for your two night stay. Spend the rest of the day shopping or take a 25 

cent bus ride down to the harbor. 

Day Thirteen: Santa Barbara - Solvang Meals: B, D 

Today visit historic Solvang, named by Sunset magazine as one of the “10 

Most Beautiful Small Towns in the Western United States”. Solvang’s rich 

heritage dates back to 1911 when adventurous Danish-Americans traversed 

the plains from Iowa to establish a settlement in the golden state of California. 

Explore this historic town at leisure. After lunch return to Santa Barbara for 

some free time followed by a Farewell Dinner at the Harbor Restaurant on 

the pier. 

Day Fourteen: Santa Barbara - Ventura - Vancouver Meals: B 

All good things must come to an end, so today we say Goodbye California, 

but not before a stop in Ventura for last minute shopping at Ventura Harbor 

Village. Here you will find ‘one-of-a-kind’ shops for that unique souvenir or 

perfect gift. Then it’s on to the 

airport via the coastal Highway 

#1 for your flight home to 

Vancouver. 

California Dreamin’ . . . ♫ 





Single: $5,896.00 


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Highlights: 

Coquihalla & Hope-Princeton Highways 

Quilchena Ranch Hotel 

Kelowna Land & Orchard Company 

Kelowna Land & Orchard Teahouse 

Lake City Casino 

Kettle Valley Railway 

Penticton Lakeside Resort & 

Casino 

Sumac Estate Winery 

Nk’Mip Desert Centre 

Osoyoos 

Similkameen Valley 






Three lunches 

One dinner 



90-minute Rail tour 

Wine tour and tasting 





Kelowna Coast Capri Hotel 

Penticton Penticton Lakeside Resort 


October 3 - 5 


Day One: Vancouver – Kelowna Meals: L, D 

Begin the tour by heading east on the Trans-Canada Highway to Hope. 

Ascend the Coquihalla Highway to the 1908 Quilchena Ranch Hotel for 

lunch. The ranch site overlooks Nicola Lake and the rolling grasslands. 

Arrive late afternoon at the Kelowna hotel and freshen up before a visit to 

the Kelowna Land & Orchard. Enjoy a guided wagon tour 

of the facilities featuring techniques of years 

gone by as well as their current state-of-the-art 

operations. A gourmet dinner follows at their 

teahouse overlooking Okanagan Lake. 

Day Two: 

Kelowna – Summerland – Penticton Meals: 

B, L 

After breakfast travel south to Summerland and 

visit the Sumac Ridge Estate Winery for a tour 

and tasting followed by lunch at the ever popular 

Zias Stonehouse Restaurant located in a 1916 

heritage house. All aboard at the Kettle Valley 

Railway for a 90-minute steam train ride along the hillsides overlooking 

beautiful Okanagan orchards and vineyards. Travel to Penticton and the 

Penticton Lakeside Resort & Casino for your overnight stay. You are on 

your own for the evening. Enjoy the casino or a stroll along Okanagan Lake 

located just outside the resort. 

Day Three: Penticton – Vancouver Meals: B, L 

The famous Hope-Princeton Highway is the tour route to the lower mainland. 

Travel to Osoyoos and the new Nk’Mip Desert Centre for a guided walking 

tour. The Nk’Mip desert lands 

are one of Canada’s three most 

endangered ecosystems and are 

home to many endangered plant 

and animal species. The Osoyoos 

Golf and Country Club is the 

setting for a lovely lunch with an 

awesome view. After lunch travel 

Unforgettable Mandate Memories - Desert Canyons 

Kettle Valley Railway 

Wine & Casino 



Single: $ 979.00 


Highlights: 

The Cascade Highway 

The frontier town of Winthrop, WA 

Chelan 

Lake Chelan 

Lady of the Lake Boat Cruise 

Cashmere 

Leavenworth 

Stevens Pass 

Tumwater Canyon 

Whidbey Island 

Langley 

Coupeville 

Deception Pass 

According to an issue of Sunset Magazine, “the 

Washington Cascades is one of the best places 

in the U.S. to show off the Aspens’ autumn 

glory.” 






Two lunches 

One dinner 


Six hour boat cruise 








Lake Chelan Campbell’s Resort on Lake 

Chelan 

Leavenworth Best Western Icicle Inn 


Autumn Colours in the Cascades 

Winthrop, Lake Chelan, Leavenworth & Whidbey Island 

October 17 - 20 


Day One: Vancouver – Chelan Meals: L 

The highway coach will make its way through the spectacular Cascade 

Mountain Ranges to the unique western-style town of Winthrop, located in 

the Methow Valley. The afternoon will be spent browsing the shops of this 

charming village. Overnight accommodation is in Chelan at the Campbell’s 

Resort on Lake Chelan. 

Day Two: Chelan Meals: B, L 

Enjoy a boat cruise on the Lady II as she departs for the Stehekin Valley. 

Included is a boxed lunch on board the boat followed by a guided tour of the 

Stehekin Valley including the spectacular Rainbow Falls. Tonight visit the 

casino or relax at the hotel with friends. 

Day Three: Chelan – Leavenworth Meals: B, D 

Depart from Lake Chelan for the Bavarian village of Leavenworth, with a stop 

en route at the cider mill in Cashmere. Learn how cider is made, followed 

by a visit and guided tour of the Aplets and Cotlets Candy Factory. Spend 

the afternoon in Leavenworth, visiting the European shops or relaxing as the 

sound of Bavarian music fills the air. Overnight in Leavenworth at the well 

appointed Icicle Inn. Dinner is included at the inn. 

Day Four: Leavenworth – Vancouver Meals: B 

After breakfast depart for Whidbey Island via Stevens Pass and continue 

along the Cascade Loop to the Mukilteo ferry and Whidbey Island. Travel 

north to the village of Langley. This quaint town sits on a bluff and offers 

many unique arts and crafts shops. Coupeville, another island town, is a Sea 

Captains’ community and the second stop on Whidbey Island. Continuing 

north, view Deception Pass, one of the natural wonders of the Pacific 

Northwest. Travel north to Canada with a stop at the Duty Free Store before 

returning to your point of origin. 



Single: $1,179.00 



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Highlights: 

Albuquerque, New Mexico 

Old Town Albuquerque 

International Balloon Fiesta 

Santa Fe, New Mexico 

Georgia O’Keeffe Museum 

Taos, New Mexico 

Taos Pueblo - A World Heritage Site 

Ghost Ranch 

Abiquiu, New Mexico 






One reception 


One lunch 

Two dinners 









Albuquerque Best Western Rio Grande Inn 

Santa Fe La Fonda Hotel 

Medical insurance is recommended. 




Single: $ 4,229.00 

Adults under 55: Add 5% to above rates 

Albuquerque, Santa Fe & Taos 

Art and Culture 



Day One Vancouver - Albuquerque Meals: R 

Travel south with United Airlines from Vancouver to Albuquerque, New 

Mexico. The two night stay is at the Best Western Rio Grande Inn located 

in Old Town Albuquerque. Enjoy a welcome reception upon arrival. 

Day Two Albuquerque Meals: B 

This morning visit Old Town, the site of Albuquerque’s founding in 1706, noted 

for Pueblo-Spanish style architecture. Stroll along the brick paths to more 

than 150 stores, galleries, restaurants and museums. Visit the Turquoise 

Museum, uncover the mystery of turquoise, delve into its rich history and learn 

about different mines and colourful characters. 

Day Three Albuquerque – Santa Fe Meals: B, D 

Experience Albuquerque’s International Balloon Fiesta. It is the world’s 

largest hot air balloon fiesta where you’ll see the mass ascension of more 

than 700 balloons in the sky and is considered to be the most photographed 

event in the world. After spending the morning at this amazing fiesta travel 

by coach to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center to learn of the unique history 

of each of New Mexico’s 19 Pueblos. It’s just an hours drive to Santa Fe for 

a five night stay at La Fonda Hotel with its pueblo-style Spanish architecture 

and décor, luxurious, inviting ambience and warm hospitality. Enjoy a dinner 

together at the hotel’s restaurant. 

Day Four Santa Fe Meals: B 

Santa Fe is a world-renowned travel destination unparalleled in richness of 

history, heritage, arts and culture. With more than 250 galleries to explore, 

you will be astonished by the city’s array of art, including traditional and 

contemporary painting, photography, pottery, sculpture, textiles and more. 

Santa Fe’s Native American and Spanish Colonial roots are reflected in many 

of the galleries. With a local guide enjoy a walking tour of this downtown 

community. This afternoon there is a visit to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. 

Georgia O’Keeffe is a world renowned artist who made her home outside 

Santa Fe. 

Day Five Santa Fe Meals: B 

Today is a free day in Santa Fe to visit the many galleries and local museums 

or explore the Santa Fe shops. 

Day Six Santa Fe - Taos - Santa Fe Meals: B 

Travel north with a local guide to the community of Taos, New Mexico. Taos 

Pueblo is the only living Native American community designated both a World 

Heritage Site by UNESCO and a National Historic Landmark. The multi-storied 

adobe buildings have been continuously 

inhabited for over 1000 years. This tour 

includes a stop at Rancho de Taos, 

an opportunity to view the Centinela 

weavers and a visit to Sanctuario de 

Chimayo (a church with miraculous 

dirt). There will be free time and lunch 

on your own in Taos. 

Day Seven: Santa Fe - Ghost Ranch / 

Abiquiu - Santa Fe Meals: B, L, D

Highlights: 

Minter Gardens 

Harrison Hot Springs 

Thanksgiving Dinner 

Optional scenic side tour 

Westminster Abbey 






One lunch 

Two dinners 







Harrison Hot Springs: Harrison Hot Springs 

Resort & Spa 


$36.00 



Single: $ 918.00 


Albuquerque, Santa Fe & Taos 


Learn of the history in New Mexico up in Abiquiu in O’Keeffe country with a 

local guide. Visit an ancient Tewa ruin, the original church of Abiquiu, hear 

stories about New Mexico’s most famous artist, Georgia O’Keeffe and stop 

at Ghost Ranch where she spent many summers painting. 

Day Eight: Santa Fe - Vancouver Meals: B 

Travel by coach mid morning for Albuquerque and the return flight to Vancouver. 

Reflect on memories of your New Mexico Adventure. 

NEW in 2010 

Thanksgiving 

at Harrison Hot Springs 



Day One: Vancouver – Harrison Hot Springs Meals: D 

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all our blessings. Please join us for a 

Thanksgiving getaway to one of BC’s most popular vacation spots, Harrison 

Hot Springs. Spend some time exploring the world-class Minter Gardens 

before arriving at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa for a two night 

stay. A traditional Thanksgiving Dinner is served in the Copper Room. Our 

rooms are located in the main hotel. Should you wish to upgrade to the West 

Tower, the rates are listed below. 

Day Two: Harrison Hot Springs Meals: B, D 

This is a free day to relax and enjoy the amenities of this resort which 

includes five natural mineral hot springs pools, or you are invited to join us 

on an optional coach tour to Hope to view the fall colours. Dinner is included 

tonight in the Copper Room. 

Day Three: Harrison Hot Springs - Vancouver Meals: B, L 

Depart the resort and enjoy a back roads tour to Westminster Abbey in 

Mission. Tour the abbey and have lunch in Mission before returning to the 

lower mainland. 

The six-story West Tower located 

immediately to the west of the 

reception lobby features guestrooms 

overlooking Harrison Lake and 

Mount Breckenridge or the Resort’s 

outdoor pools. Additional cost for 

the West Tower room is $119.00 

Including tax. 

The Main Hotel rooms: 

The Main Hotel is the original building 

constructed in 1925 and completely 

updated. Heritage-style furnishings 

and ceiling fans are found in the 

guestrooms. There are no views of 

the lake. 

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Highlights: 

Phoenix 

Tucson 

Westward Look Resort – Four Diamond Award 

Mission San Xavier del Bac 

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 

Tombstone 

Bisbee 

Old Town Artisans 

Fourth Avenue shopping 


Home pick- up and drop- off 



Eight nights accommodation 

One reception 

Eight breakfasts 

One lunch 

One dinner 





Park fees 






Tucson: Westward Look Resort 


Tour group size is limited to 

24 passengers 

NEW in 2010 


November 1 - 9 


Day One: Vancouver - Tucson Meals: R 

Fly away with us to Tucson, Arizona for a sun getaway. Enjoy eight nights at 

the Westward Look Resort in Tucson. Nestled high in the foothills overlooking 

the city, this gem of a resort offers authentic Southwestern hospitality. With 

birdsongs and wildlife, sunshine and mountain views, the 80-acre oasis is 

at once relaxing and stimulating. Westward Look combines the charm of 

an authentic hacienda-style estate with contemporary comforts. Come with 

Mandate Tours and experience “The Soul of the Southwest.” 

Day Two: Tucson Meals: B 

Breakfast is at leisure. Relax and enjoy the amenities of this fabulous resort. 

Day Three: Tucson Meals: B 

Tucson has a rich and colorful history filled with tales of the Wild West. Come 

along and learn about the famous and infamous inhabitants of Tucson’s 

past. The highlight of the tour will be the beautiful Mission San Xavier del 

Bac located on the Tohono O’odham Indian Reservation. Included in the 

tour is a visit to the world-famous Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum with its 

collection of plants and wildlife found only in the Sonoran Desert region. 

Day Four: Tucson Meals: B 


Day Five: Tucson Meals: B 

A shopping excursion to the Old Town Artisans, located in El Presidio 

Historica district and the eclectic Fourth Avenue is a must do! 

Day Six: Tucson Meals: B 

Breakfast is at leisure. Relax and enjoy the amenities of the resort or join an 

optional side tour which could include: the Pima Air & Space Museum or a 

Tucson Culinary Experience just to name a few. 

Day Seven: Tucson - Tombstone - Tucson Meals: B, L 

Travel down to the historic mining town of Bisbee, “The Queen of the Copper 

Camps” and enjoy a stroll along Main Street to take in the architecture and 

shops filled with arts, crafts, antiques and remnants of days gone by. Visit 

Tombstone, the “Town Too Tough to Die” and walk the streets that Wyatt 

Earp, Bat Masterson and Doc Holliday walked. See the infamous Bird Cage 

Theatre and the OK Corral and mingle with the local cowboys and perhaps 

take a ride on the old Butterfield Stage. No visit to Tombstone would be 

complete without a trip to Boot Hill to see the final resting place of the 

participants in the famous gunfight, not to mention outlaws and shady ladies! 

Day Eight: Tucson Meals: B, D 


Join the group for a farewell dinner. 

Day Nine: Tucson - Vancouver Meals: B 

Depart early afternoon for the flight back to Vancouver with memories of your 

Tucson Getaway. 



Single: $3,969.00 


Highlights: 

Bellis Fair 

Tulalip Resort Casino & Spa 

Seattle Premium Outlets 

Alderwood Mall 

La Conner 






One lunch 




Mandate Tours guide 





Marysville Tulalip Resort Casino & Spa 


Highlights: 

Chemainus 

Best Western Festival Inn Located in 

Chemainus 

The Chemainus Theatre featuring: 

“A Christmas Carol” 

Christmas Time in Victoria, Oak Bay & Sidney 




One night accommodation 

One breakfast 

One dinner 


Theatre production 







Chemainus Best Western Festival Inn 


NEW in 2010 

November 24 - 25 & December 1 - 2 

2 Meals - 1 night & 2 days 

Day One: Vancouver – Chemainus Meals: D 

Sail on the BC Ferries to Vancouver Island and Chemainus, the “little town that 

could”. Enjoy their murals depicting the early days of this unique town along with its 

interesting shops decorated in celebration of the season. Check 

into the Best Western Festival Inn mid afternoon to freshen 

up and then it’s off to the Chemainus Theatre for dinner and a 

production of “A Christmas Carol”. 

Day Two: Chemainus – Victoria – Vancouver Meals: B 

After breakfast depart for downtown Victoria via the Malahat 

Highway. Enjoy the sights and sounds of this Victorian city as 

it begins to celebrate the Christmas season. This includes stops 

at Oak Bay and 

Sidney. There 

is plenty of time 

on your own for 

shopping and 

lunch. The coach 

departs on the late afternoon 

sailing to Vancouver. 

Getaway for Gals 

Christmas Shopping Extravaganza 

November 17 - 19 


Day One Vancouver - Tulalip 

Mothers, daughters, friends and sisters, this is the perfect way to reconnect, 

reminisce and of course shop until you drop. Depart from the lower mainland 

for Bellis Fair Shopping Center in Bellingham, where there will be plenty of 

time to shop and enjoy lunch on your own. Depart for Tulalip Resort Casino & 

Spa surrounded by the Cascade Mountains and Puget Sound. Before arrival 

at the resort there will be a stop at Seattle Premium Outlets. With 110 stores to 

choose from, you may find that perfect gift for someone special. The evening is 

yours to enjoy the resort’s amenities including the casino. 

Day Two Tulalip - Lynnwood - Tulalip Meals: B, L 

A short drive south brings you to the Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood and your all 

time favourite stores such as Nordstrom, Macy’s and JC Penney. After a morning 

of shopping return to Tulalip for an included lunch and take advantage of the 

resort’s amenities, perhaps a massage, or for the diehard shoppers, there is a 

shuttle available to Seattle Premium Outlets. 

Day Three Tulalip - La Conner - Vancouver Meals: B 

Do you still need one more gift for that hard to buy for loved one? Perhaps it can be 

found in La Conner. Travel by coach 

to La Conner for an opportunity to 

find that truly unique gift. After 

lunch on your own depart for 

Vancouver with plans for next 

year’s Christmas Shopping 

Extravaganza. 



Single: $ 527.00 

Adults under 55: Add 5% to the above rates. 

Christmas in Chemainus 

and Downtown Victoria 



Single: $ 499.00 




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Highlights: 

Stevens Pass 


Accommodation in Leavenworth 

Aplets and Cotlets Kitchen 

Draft horse drawn sleigh ride 

Christmas concert 






Two dinners 


Christmas concert 








Leavenworth Best Western Icicle Inn 

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Highlights: 

Welcome Reception & Gift Basket 

Christmas Eve Dinner 

Christmas Day Breakfast 

Christmas Gift with a visit from Santa 

Horse Drawn Trolley Tour 

Christmas Dinner 

Boxing Day Breakfast buffet 

Butchart Gardens Christmas Lights Tour 

Breakfast Buffet on December 27 






Two dinners 








Victoria Hotel Grand Pacific 


Winter Wonderland in Leavenworth 

December 6 - 8 


Day One: Vancouver – Leavenworth Meals: D 

Depart from the lower mainland south on Interstate 5 to Everett and then head east 

on to Stevens Pass and over the Cascades to the Bavarian town of Leavenworth. 

Arrive mid afternoon at the Best Western Icicle Inn for a two night stay. This 

evening enjoy dinner at a local eatery followed by a Christmas concert. The concert 

has received great reviews from past tour participants. 

Day Two: Leavenworth Meals: B, D 

Begin your day with a short trip to Cashmere. Enjoy a tour of the Aplets & 

Cotlets Kitchen, a perfect time to pick-up some special candied fruit. Then it’s 

off to browse the shops of downtown Leavenworth. Depart mid afternoon for an 

old-fashioned draft horse drawn sleigh ride with hot chocolate and cookies. 

Return to the inn and freshen up for dinner, served in the inn’s restaurant. Relax 

and reflect on the day. 

Day Three: Leavenworth – Vancouver Meals: B 

After breakfast depart for the Seattle Premium Outlet Stores. There will be a 

stop at the Canadian Duty Free Store before crossing the border en route to 

your point of origin. 



Single: $ 785.00 


Christmas in Victoria 

at the Hotel Grand Pacific 

December 24 - 27 


Day One: Vancouver – Victoria Meals: R, D 

Travel by coach to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal for your Christmas Getaway 

to the Hotel Grand Pacific in downtown Victoria. Upon your arrival at the Hotel 

you will enjoy a lovely welcome reception and a welcome gift basket in your room 

with an assortment of Christmas goodies. This evening join your fellow travellers 

for Christmas Eve dinner. 

Day Two: Victoria Meals: B, D 

Christmas morning at the Hotel begins with a breakfast buffet followed by a visit 

to your room from Santa and his helpers. This afternoon experience Christmas in 

Victoria as you board a horse drawn trolley for a 45 minute tour of Victoria. Blankets 

and hot chocolate keep you warm while you enjoy this city tour. Christmas dinner 

is served in one of the festively decorated dining rooms. 

Day Three: Victoria Meals: B 

Boxing Day. After a buffet breakfast the day is yours to relax or take advantage 

of Victoria’s Boxing Day sales. The highlight of the day is an evening visit to 

Butchart Gardens. The gardens are dressed up for Christmas in glorious style. 

They are transformed by a remarkable display of thousands of twinkling lights 

and seasonal decorations. Miles of fresh evergreen swags and wreaths, holly 

and ivy and winter berries adorn the 

walkways and lamp posts. 

Day Four: Victoria – Vancouver 

Meals: B 

Depart mid morning for Vancouver 

with memories of your festive 

Christmas getaway. 


Double or Twin: TBA 

Single: TBA 




General Information Please Read Carefully 

A deposit of $100.00 per person is required when booking plus the Peace of Mind Plan fee (if purchasing). Call 604-542-5566 

or toll free 1-877-277-5577 to register. 

Early payment discount: 

A 5% discount applies when full payment is received 75 days in advance of the tour departure date. (Discount based on tour 

cost before GST/ HST) This discount does not apply to any Collette Vacations. Full payment is due not less than 45 days prior 

to departure. 

Mandate’s Peace of Mind Plan: 

Mandate’s Peace of Mind Plan guarantees a full refund on all trip payments in the event of a cancellation for any reason up to 

the day before the trip. This excludes the cost of the plan fee itself. During the course of a trip, if a passenger has to return 

home due to illness or a death in the immediate family, the plan fee guarantees a refund on any unused portion of the tour. 

Payment of the Peace of Mind Plan fee must accompany the initial deposit or full payment which ever comes first. The plan 

fee is non-transferable. 

The plan fee does not cover the cost of the increase in rates from a twin/double booking to a single booking and/or a triple 

to a twin, if the travelling companion cancels for any reason. 

The plan fee does not include medical or baggage insurance. Refunds will be made within 30 days after the date of 

cancellation. This coverage is available for any Mandate product, some tour exceptions may apply, ask your Mandate tour 

agent. 

Peace of Mind Plan Fee: 

January - June - A fee of $11.00 per person for each day of the tour (Example: 3 day tour = $33.00) 

July onwards - A fee of $12 per person for each day of the tour (Example: 3 day tour = $36.00) 

Exceptions: Maui, Newfoundland, Haida Gwaii, Santa Fe, Palm Springs, Desert Canyons, Best of Eastern Canada, Tucson Sun 

Getaway, Rocky Mountaineer Rail, Yukon/NWT and the California Dreamin’ tours. See the individual page for prices. 

Mandate’s Peace of Mind Plan is not available on any Collette Vacations. 

Mandate Tours is not responsible for any acts of omission or wrong or misleading information provided by any seniors centre, 

travel club or outside agents, other than acts or omissions of Mandate Tours & Transportation Inc. 

If the Mandate’s Peace of Mind Plan is not purchased and you must cancel for any reason prior to the tour departure, the cancellation 

penalty will be as follows: 

1) Medical reasons (Doctor’s letter required): Up to and including 15 days prior to departure: 10% of tour cost. 

2) Any other reason: Up to and including 15 days prior to departure: 25% of tour cost. 

3) 14 or fewer days prior to departure: No refunds given. 

4) If a tour participant withdraws from the tour for any reason the unused portion is not refundable. 

Medical Insurance: 

For those who wish to purchase medical insurance for any of our tours we can refer you to TIC Travel Insurance: 

1-800-491-0851. Please provide our Agency Code Number 3405. Your personal information remains private and confidential. 

Baggage: 

Includes handling of one large suitcase per person. A carrying case may be brought onboard the coach and is the passenger’s 

responsibility. 

Travelling in the U.S.: 

A valid Passport or Nexus card is required when travelling to the United States by air. An Enhanced Driver’s License may be used when 

travelling by land or sea, but please remember that you may be required to return by air in the event of an emergency. 

Pick-up Points: 

Our Door to Door Service within the lower mainland includes: North and West Vancouver, Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Delta, 

Surrey, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, White Rock, Pitt Meadows, Langley City, Fort Langley 

and Walnut Grove. All other areas may be subject to additional charges. Please call (877) 277-5577 to discuss pick-up and drop-off 

options. 

Gratuities: 

Tipping has become an accepted custom wherever one travels. Please note that Mandate Tours has looked after gratuities for all 

included meals, taxi drivers, small coach drivers, train / boat staff and step-on guides. Tokens of appreciation to the tour guide and 

coach driver are customary but not obligatory and if desired should be made on a personal and voluntary basis only, not as a group. 

Exchange rate: 

The US exchange rate is a volatile rate and therefore should the exchange rate increase by 10 points the change would be reflected in 

a surcharge. The surcharge will not apply to tours that are paid in full. 

Mandate Tours reserves the right, with or without notice, to make any changes in hotel, transportation, accommodation, 

meals and tour schedules. Tour prices are subject to change without notice. 

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