West Canada - Inc Vancouver and Whistler — West Coast of Canada — Kuoni Travel America & Canada 2008/09 online holiday brochure

INTRODUCTION WESTERN CANADA see & do VANCOUVER Vancouver is a friendly city with so much to see and do including art galleries, museums and theatres. The city offers a real mix of cultural areas such as Gastown which is Vancouver's Victorian-era business district, and the colourful neighbourhood of Chinatown. Explore Stanley Park, which is Vancouver's largest and most beloved green space. Robson Street is the city's busiest shopping street with hundreds of stores to choose from. Vancouver has a stunning harbour where many cruises depart heading for Alaska and beyond! VICTORIA Situated at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, which can be reached by ferry (takes approx 90 minutes) or by plane. Rich in English culture, in fact you can tour the city by red double decker buses! The picturesque harbour and Parliament Buildings attracts many visitors. Victoria's biggest attraction is Butchart Gardens, which boasts one of the worlds best flower displays. WHISTLER Located approximately two hours from Vancouver, this year round resort is surrounded by alpine meadows, forests and sparkling lakes. Whistler offers some of the best skiing in North America but you can still enjoy the summer months and take part in an array of outdoor activities including hiking, windsurfing and golfing. Take a journey on the `Whistler Mountaineer' (see p184), a three hour train journey, passing through amazing scenery between Vancouver and Whistler. BEAR VIEWING Whilst visiting British Columbia, why not take the opportunity to see the elusive brown bears. See p222-223 for a selection of bear viewing packages from Vancouver, Campbell River and Port Hardy. FRASER RIVER CANYON Follow the Gold Rush Trail up to Fraser Canyon. Ride the AirTram ride above Hells Gate where 200 million gallons of frothy ice water rushes through a narrow gorge every minute. WHALE WATCHING There's no seagoing experience quite like watching, close-up, a sleek whale weighing thousands of pounds frolic like a child in it's natural habitat. Up and down the coast of British Columbia, from Victoria to Port Hardy on Vancouver Island, from Vancouver to the BC Gulf Islands, and up to the Queen Charlotte Islands, Orcas (killer whales), Gray whales and Humpback whales ply the waves and perform their watery rituals. Whale watching at its best! 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Totem pole 2 Butchart Gardens, Vancouver Island 3 Vancouver skyline 4 Yoho National Park 5 Black bear viewing 6 Whale watching WESTERN CANADA REGIONAL MAP Smithers Terrace Prince Rupert INFORMATION Time Difference: Vancouver GMT �8 Flight Time: Vancouver 10 hours. Geography: Dominated by the mountains from the Pacific coast at Vancouver and its beautiful island, through to the eastern foot hills and Calgary the mountain range contributes to much of the regions attractions. The cosmopolitan city of Vancouver is encompassed by the peaks, lush forests and the Pacific Ocean and is one of the most picturesque cities. Travel Tips: The Rocky Mountaineer, car hire and skiing in the region are all highly recommended. Souvenirs: The Inuit Gallery of Vancouver a government licensed gallery, is home to collectable art and local crafts. VANCOUVER CITY MAP Hollow Tree Beaver Lake Lumberman's Arch Miniature Railway Stanley Park Rose Gardens Malkin Bowl Lost Lagoon Second Beach Girl in Wetsuit Statue Brockton Point Burrard Inlet Aquarium Totem Poles 9 o'Clock Gun British Columbia Prince George Quesnel Coal Harbour Deadman's Island Centennial Pier SeaBus Gastown & Storyeum Fraser Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Pan Pacific 100 Mile Clearwater Port Hardy House Knight Inlet lodge Sonora Resort Whistler Kamloops Campbell River Powell River Kelowna Tofino Vancouver Nanaimo Victoria English Bay Beach vie et Da tre S Royal Centre Nelson Park Fairmont Vancouver Century Plaza Hotel English Bay Maritime Museum Sunset Beach Vancouver Centre Stadium Aquatic Centre Chinatown Orpheum Theatre Inn at False Creek Vanier Vancouver Park Museum & HR MacMillan Planetarium Seaforth Park Arts Club Theatres Opus Hotel B C Place Stadium & B C Sports Hall of Fame Science World Granville Island Waterfront Theatre Fals eC k ree call 01306 742888 www.kuoni.co.uk see your travel agent 219

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