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Fly-drive Itineraries British Columbia
Vancouver Island Highlights 7 nights
The title says it all really. Vancouver Island is the size of England and like England has a great variety of scenery. You will see quite a lot of it on this 7-night tour which makes a great add-on to an Alaskan cruise. through Chemainus known for its murals, Duncan city of totems, Cathedral Grove where you must stop for a short walk amongst the towering first-growth Douglas Firs and across the mountains to Tofino, Day 1 Vancouver Arrive into Vancouver International airport and make your own way downtown. Spend the next 2 nights exploring this fantastic city; be sure to see Gastown, Stanley Park and Granville Island. Century Plaza/Pacific Palisades/Four Seasons Day 3 Vancouver to Victoria Collect your car in downtown Vancouver and drive south to Tsawwassen to catch Day 4 Victoria Take a 3-hour whale watching tour to see the orca and other marine life before lunch at one of the excellent restaurants around
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Day 8 End of Tour Return to the east coast of Vancouver Island. From here (Nanaimo) you can take a ferry back to the mainland either returning to Vancouver or continuing your holiday to Whistler and beyond.
the 95 minute ferry as it cruises through the Gulf Islands to Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island. From there is it a 30 minute drive in Victoria where you will spend the next 2 nights. On the way in, you could visit the world famous Butchart Gardens. Royal Scot/Laurel Point Inn/Fairmont Empress
a delightful fishing village, on the west coast. Tin Wis/Long Beach Lodge/Wickannish Inn
Possible Vancouver Island add-ons:
Days 6-7 Tofino Two days to enjoy whale-watching (this time for grey and humpback whales) as well as sea lions and bald eagles), a visit to the Hot Springs and bear watching, some world class surfing, a walk along the boardwalks in the rain forest or along the wonderful beaches and explore the art galleries showing Indian artists at their best. Price includes: 7 nights accommodation, tax, 3 hour whale watch in Victoria, 3 hour bear watch and a 7 hour Hot Springs Explorer trip in Tofino. Car Hire not included. Knight Inlet Lodge package Quadra Island; relax for 3 nights spending your days kayaking, snorkelling with salmon, white water rafting, fishing, orca watching or simply enjoying the tranquillity of the island.
the Inner Harbour. Spend the afternoon exploring Victoria on foot perhaps visiting the Royal British Columbia Museum with its innovative displays of First Nation and early
Hells Gate
Vancouver Island Highlights prices are pp based on 2 sharing a room
Standard 1st May to 31st May up to 15th Oct up to 31st Oct Child Rates Sharing Parents room £463 £584 £410 Under 18: £139 Superior £793 £842 £626 Under 12: £116 Deluxe £798 £1,081 £742
Canadian artefacts. Day 5 Victoria to Tofino Today you will have a 4-hour drive
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Coastal Circle Route 15 nights
could spend some time exploring the The best of Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. This route will allow you to see the Sunshine Coast, this extraordinary piece of mainland British Columbia only accessible by ferry, seldom visited by tourists as well as the main attractions of Vancouver Island. Expect country roads, varied scenery and some glorious hotels. Day 1 Vancouver Arrive into Vancouver International airport and make your own way downtown. Spend the next 2 nights exploring this fantastic city; be sure to see Gastown, Stanley Park and Granville Island. Century Plaza/Pacific Palisades/Four Seasons Day 3 Vancouver/Halfmoon Bay Collect your car in downtown Vancouver and drive over the Lions Gate Bridge to Horseshoe Bay to take the ferry to the Sunshine Coast to spend 2 nights at Halfmoon Bay. Although close to Vancouver this beautiful coast is remarkably unspoilt and untouristy; it has always been a haven for artists and artisans. Look out for the purple banners signifying the open studio of artisans, attend a theatre performance by local dancers, pianists or Aboriginal storytellers and be sure to visit some of the shops. Rockwater Resort (regular rooms/deluxe tent) Day 4 Halfmoon Bay Kayak or walk to explore the shoreline at Halfmoon Bay and view the abundance of intertidal and marine life of Sargeant Bay Park. Day 11 Comox To Tofino Drive cross island via Port Alberni where you Day 10 Lund To Comox Let the ferry take the strain again as you sail across to Vancouver Island from Powell River to Comox. Kingfisher Resort and Spa
1st May to 31st May up to 15th Oct up to 31st Oct
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Broken Group Islands on board the MV Lady Rose after having stopped first at Cathedral Grove to see the towering first growth Douglas Firs. Continue to Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island a magical area of forest, beaches, art galleries and wildlife where you will spend the next 3 nights. Tin Wis/Long Beach Lodge/Wickaninnish Inn Day 12-13 Tofino Two days to enjoy whale-watching (for grey and humpback whales) as well as sea lions and bald eagles), a visit to the Hot Springs and bear watching, some world class surfing, a walk along the boardwalks in the rain forest or along the wonderful beaches and explore the art galleries showing Indian artists at their best. (whale watching tour included). Day 14 Tofino To Victoria Drive back across the island and south to Victoria. A 4-hour drive which can be broken at Duncan to see the totem poles or Chemainus to admire the 38 murals. Spend 3 nights in Victoria which will allow you to take a winery tour or sample cheeses in the Day 16 End Of Tour
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Day 5 Halfmoon Bay To Egmont Take the windy highway north stopping in Pender Harbour for lunch to Egmont (1 hour) where you will spend the next 3 nights. Allow time to hike into Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park to see the tidal rapids (an easy walk). All meals are included here as is the Princess Louisa Inlet cruise. Westcoast Wilderness Lodge Day 8 Egmont To Lund Another ferry takes you to the northern Sunshine Coast and after a 90 minute drive you will arrive at the end of the road and a charming village called Lund where the next 2 nights will be in a charming b&b with 4 pretty rooms and delicious food. You will have time to hop on a water taxi to Savary Island or watch for whales, sea lions, porpoises and other marine life on a cruise into Desolation Sound. Lund Hotel/Sevilla Island Resort
Cowichan Valley, discover the Butchart Gardens and the Royal British Columbia Museum and take a whale watching tour to see the killer whales that live off the coast. Royal Scot/Laurel Point Inn/Fairmont Empress
Take the ferry back the mainland to drop your car off at the airport prior to your return flight. Optional add-on: Take a few days relaxation in the Gulf Islands: Poets Cove, Hastings House, a kayaking trip or a sail boat all can be arranged. Price includes: 15 nights accommodation, tax, 3 hour whale watch in Tofino, a Princess Louisa Inlet cruise & kayaking and hiking tour at Westcoast Wilderness Lodge. Car Hire not included.
Coastal Circle Route prices are pp based on 2 sharing a room
Standard £1,210 £1,383 £1,092 Superior £1,695 £1,854 £1,509 POA Deluxe £1,702 £2,120 £1,615
Child Rates Sharing Parents room
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