scientific program - World Allergy Organization

Whistler alpine resort
WAO Congress–XVIII ICACI Final Program
OPTIONAL TOURS
Whale Watching Tour - 12-13 hours
The tour begins with service to Victoria on BC Ferries through the
beautiful Gulf Islands. At the floats in front of the Empress Hotel you
will board high-speed cruisers. Although nature offers no guarantees,
the Whale Spotting Network has an average 90 percent success rate in
locating whales. The tour can be shortened by using seaplane
transportation to and from Victoria. This tour departs daily at 9:15.
Prices start at $180.83 CDN.
Whistler Overnight - 2 days & 1 night
Begin your trip to Whistler with a scenic drive up the “Sea to Sky
Highway,” which overlooks spectacular fjord-like Howe Sound. Watch
for circling bald eagles as you continue on to the year-round alpine
resort of Whistler. Spend some time shopping or sightseeing before
dining at one of the area’s fine restaurants. Before you leave, make sure
to explore the village and its surroundings and take a gondola ride to
the top of Whistler Mountain. Other options include the River of
Golden Dreams canoe trip or a Floatplane Glacier Tour. The price of
this tour includes one night accommodation and the Whistler Resort
Excursion Tour. Prices start at $197.95 CDN.
Visit
Tourism Vancouver
Information Desk or the
Hospitality Suite for
additional tour options
Victoria
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Victoria Overnight - 2 days & 1 night
This tour begins with a 90-minute ferry ride through the Gulf Islands
followed by a tour of the city of Victoria. You will see the University of
Victoria, the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, Uplands and Oak Bay residential
areas and Beacon Hill Park. There will also be plenty of time to explore
the world-famous Empress Hotel, British Import shops, Parliament
buildings and other attractions around the Inner Harbor. Before leaving
the city, enjoy high tea at the Empress. The price of the tour includes
one night accommodations in Victoria, Victoria Excursion Tour
including Butchart Gardens and City Tour, and high tea at the Empress
Hotel. Prices start at $123.05 CDN.
Rocky Mountain Railway Tour - 2 days & 1 night
The journey of a lifetime awaits you onboard the Rocky Mountaineer.
Climb aboard and enjoy the vast, ever-changing panorama of Canada’s
West. Outstanding guest service and commentary enhance spectacular
views of mountain peaks, shimmering lakes, lush green forests and
mighty rivers. Guests enjoy two days of daylight travel onboard the
Rocky Mountaineer, breakfast and lunch served daily and overnight
accommodation in Kamloops, BC. Cancellation fees may apply. Prices
start at $700 CDN (one-way). Please contact Gray Line to register for
this tour. Be sure to identify yourself as a delegate or guest of WAO.