CANADA 2018 BROCHURE

Whale watching in Victoria
Enjoy a floatplane journey
Butchart Gardens - Victoria
Day 8: Prince Rupert - Inside Passage Cruise - Port
Hardy
Welcome to the glorious Inside Passage, a paradise
for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. Sail to
Vancouver Island through a maze of enchanting
islands, relishing the ever-changing vistas of deep
fjords, densely forested shorelines, massive ice
flows and jagged inlets. Watch bald eagles soaring
overhead, sea lions slumbering on the rocks and
whales traversing the offshore waters.
Day 9: Port Hardy - Vancouver
Make your way to Port Hardy airport for a flight
to Vancouver*. Upon arrival take a private transfer
(included) to your Vancouver hotel. The rest of the
day is free to enjoy the sights of the city.
Day 10: Vancouver Sightseeing
Join an included Mountain to Sea Tour and
experience the Grouse Mountain Skyride, Capilano
Canyon and the Suspension Bridge with Treetop
walk. The tour includes the Grouse Mountain
Skyride, the Theatre in the Sky, Grizzly Bear & Grey
Wolf Refuge (Summer Season), Lumberjack Show,
Capilano Salmon Fish Hatchery, and the Capilano
Suspension Bridge. The afternoon is free to explore
cosmopolitan Vancouver, voted the world’s third
most liveable city and the most liveable in Canada.
Dining is a delight and a dilemma, there’s so many
restaurants and cuisines to choose from; the
nightlife so varied you’ll be spoiled for choice.
Day 11: Free day in Vancouver
Today is a free day to enjoy the sights Vancouver, a
young, friendly city with countless natural charms
in close proximity, voted the world’s third most
liveable city and most liveable in Canada; a young,
friendly city with countless natural charms in close
proximity. Shop on chic Robson Street or explore
the funky Granville Island with its market and artists
enclave; visit the city’s vast array of museums; walk
or cycle around the 1000-acre Stanley Park or visit
quaint and atmospheric Gastown. Discover the
surrounding peaks of the Coastal Mountains or go
whale watching on the Pacific Ocean. Dining is a
delight and a dilemma, there’s so many restaurants
and cuisines to choose from.
Day 12: Vancouver – Victoria & Butchart Gardens
Depart Vancouver this morning for Victoria. Cruise
across Georgia Strait through the beautiful Gulf
Islands. Arriving on Vancouver Island, tour the
Butchart Gardens (included). A two hour stop allows
time to enjoy these magnificent gardens. You’ll
have ample time to stroll through the wonderful
estate and view the truly enchanting gardens with
its 50 acre display of magnificent colour. Spend
time wandering through the lovely Sunken Garden
and relax in the beautiful settings of the Japanese
Garden and the Italian Garden amongst 900
different varieties of flowers with a botanist on hand
and to find out more about your favourite flora.
Then tour scenic Ocean Drive, Uplands, Oak Bay, the
University of Victoria and downtown before being
taken to your hotel.
Day 13: Victoria Whale Watching
Victoria’s spectacular coastal waters teem with
abundant marine wildlife. Colonies of sea lions
sunning on the rocks or taking a dip are guaranteed
to bring smiles. You may see bald eagles soaring
high in the sky, porpoises or seals delighting in
the waves and strange and wonderful sea birds
gliding and diving in the breeze. This morning join
an included whale watch cruise on an exhilarating
round trip of 50 to 80 km in search of orcas, minke
and grey whales, porpoises, harbour seals and other
wildlife. You will ride aboard either the Orca Spirit, a
50 ft covered vessel or a custom-built zodiac boat
that offers high speed with extraordinary stability
giving you an exhilarating, safe and intimate whale
watching experience. This afternoon is at leisure
to enjoy the sights of Victoria, quintessentially
British and famed for its gardens and history, with
plenty of remnants of its 1840’s origins to be found
around the picturesque Inner Harbour. The city
offers a unique blend of old world charm and new
world experiences. Be sure to visit some of the
brightly painted shops, coffee bars and innovative
restaurants or see if any local events are happening
close-by. There is also plenty of turn of the century
architecture to be marvelled at, and British traditions
such as high tea and shops full of woollens and
china.
Day 14: Victoria - Vancouver
This morning check out of your hotel and proceed
to the bus terminal to board your coach back to
Vancouver (downtown or airport).
Available from Vancouver to Calgary, please ask for
details of itinerary
Optional Alaska Cruise
Why not turn your holiday into the ultimate
Canadian experience by adding a cruise through the
incredible scenery of the Inside Passage to Alaska’s
pristine wilderness. See lush rainforests rolling to
the water’s edge, glaciers melting into cascading
waterfalls; immense moving sheets of ice making
their way to the sea and crashing into the icy waters
and wildlife the likes of which you’ll struggle to see
anywhere else in the world. Experience all this from
the comfort of a luxury cruise liner or more intimate
expedition ship, with impeccable service and
delicious cuisine served by an attentive crew.
We have a range of cruises that would fit perfectly
with this tour. From luxury cruises with 6 star
service to a more intimate adventure cruise; round
trip sailings to one way trips that leave you free to
explore more on land. Why not take a look at pages
112 to 129 and choose one that suits your tastes best.
INDEPENDENT TOURING
All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary depending on departure date and time of booking. Hotel and peak supplements may apply.
Please see pages 191 – 195 for important information, terms and conditions. * Max luggage, inc hand luggage, is 23kgs.
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