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This grand circle tour of Western Canada showcases everything that makes this part of our country so unique and spectacular – cosmopolitan cityscapes, coastal rain forests and historic villages of the Haida people, rugged peaks and glaciers of the Rocky Mountains, rolling ranch country of the BC Interior!

This fully comprehensive 14-night tour is an absolute must for anyone who wants to fully see and experience the true spirit of Canada.

Pricing:
$2872 per person - moderate accomodations
$3940 per person - deluxe accomodations
(Rates: Canadian dollars, per person, double occupancy, twin rooms.)

Vacation Includes:

• Accommodation for 14 nights (including provincial taxes)
• 15 day mid-size car rental
• Admission to the Lookout Tower
• Admission to Gulf of Georgia Cannery
• Admission to Butchart Gardens
• Admission to Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse
• Admission to Quw’utsun Native Village
• Telegraph Cove Whale Watching tour
• Queen of the North (BC Ferry) from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert
• Mid-ship reserved seating onboard the Queen of the North
• Admission to Fort St. James National Historic Site
• Maligne Lake Cruise
• SnoCoach Ride on Athabasca Glacier
• Photograph at Columbia Icefields
• Admission to Cave & Basin National Historic Site
• Admission to Banff Gondola
• Admission to Upper Hot Springs
• Dinner & Breakfast at Lac Le Jeune Resort
• Admission to Hell’s Gate
• Admission to Minter Gardens
• Porterage at hotels
• National Park fees
• Self-drive routing & maps

Not Included:

• Ferry fares from Vancouver (Swartz Bay) to Victoria (Tsawwassen)
• Meals (unless noted)
• Vehicle insurance, gasoline, Provincial Sales Tax, Airport Concession Fee and drop fees (if applicable)
• Hotel parking charges

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Start planning your relaxing, hassle-free vacation soon!
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Vacation Itinerary:

Day 1, Vancouver
Upon arrival in Vancouver, pick up your rental vehicle and transfer to your selected hotel. Included today is admission to the Lookout Tower. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 2, Victoria
Today you will travel to Victoria by ferry (ferry fare not included) across the Strait of Georgia. On your way to the ferry terminal, stop in at the fishing village of Steveston and the newly restored Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site (admission included). After you have arrived on Vancouver Island, enjoy the rest of your day at the world-famous Butchart Gardens (admission included) Overnight in Victoria.

Day 3, Victoria
Your day is at your leisure to explore all Victoria has to offer. Check out Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site (admission included) and the Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site, located just outside the city (admission included). Overnight in Victoria.

Day 4, Campbell River
Travel north today along the Island Highway until you reach the junction of Highway 4 where you will head west toward the Pacific Ocean. On the way, you may wish to stop at Quw’utsun Native Village (included) in the picturesque town of Duncan. Afterwards, continue on to Campbell River for one night. Overnight in Campbell River.

Day 5, Port Hardy
Depart Campbell River this morning and enjoy the west coast scenery on your way to Telegraph Cove, where you will have a whale watching tour starting at approximately 1:00 pm. After your tour, continue heading towards the northern tip of the island for your overnight stay. Overnight in Port Hardy.

Day 6, Prince Rupert
Today will be spent travelling on the Queen of the North (BC Ferries) up the Inside Passage from Port Hardy to Price Rupert. Included is reserved Mid-Ship lounge seating. Your journey will last approximately 15 hours and you may have the opportunity to see aquatic wildlife from one of the ship’s many decks and viewing areas. Overnight in Prince Rupert.

Day 7, Smithers
Departing Prince Rupert today, you will travel along the Yellowhead Highway through the rugged hinterlands of British Columbia, traveling alongside the Skeena River. Continue east along the Yellowhead Highway towards Hazelton. Centuries before pioneers arrived to settle in this region, Gitksan and Wet’suwet’en Native villages prospered around the confluence of the Skeena and Bulkley Rivers. Continue along Highway 16 to the town of Smithers, renowned for its lively alpine theme, red brick sidewalks and colourful flags. This charming town is nestled in the heart of the Bulkley Valley and is surrounded by the rugged mountain ranges of the Hudson Bay, the Telkwas, Bulkley and Babine. Overnight in Smithers.

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Day 8, Prince George
Continuing on the historic route of the Yellowhead Highway, you will stop at Fort St. James National Historic Site (admission included), an authentic 1885 Hudson’s Bay fur trading post that features many restored buildings, site interpreters, a museum and a theatre. Overnight in Prince George.

Day 9, Jasper
On your final day of travel along the Yellowhead Highway, you will enter the Rocky Mountains and pass by Mount Robson (highest peak in the Canadian Rockies) on your way into Jasper. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 10, Jasper
Your day is at leisure to explore this quaint mountain village and to take a cruise on Maligne Lake (included). Overnight in Jasper.

Day 11, Banff
Depart Jasper today and travel along the spectacular Icefields Parkway and visit the Columbia Icefield, featuring a Parks Canada Interpretive Centre and Brewster’s famous SnoCoach tour of the Athabasca Glacier (SnoCoach ride included). Anther must-see stop along the way is the “Jewel of the Rockies,” Lake Louise. Overnight in Banff.

Day 12, Banff
You have a full day today to see the highlights of Banff from the Banff Gondola and at the Cave & Basin National Historic Site before relaxing in the Upper Hot Springs (all three admissions included). Overnight in Banff.

Day 13, Lac Le Jeune
Today’s journey takes you through the Rockies, over Rogers Pass and into the semi-arid desert region of Kamloops where you will spend a peaceful evening at a property located a few minutes outside of town. Dinner is included this evening at the hotel. Overnight in Lac Le Jeune.

Day 14, Vancouver
After breakfast (included) you will travel through the scenic Fraser Canyon to Vancouver. Along the way, you can make stops at Hell’s Gate Airtram and Minter Gardens (admission to both included). Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 15, Vancouver
Check-out and drop off your rental car this morning to end you tour.

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