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INTRODUCTION
WESTERN CANADA
see & do
CALGARY Host to the Winter Olympics in 1988, Calgary is a modern city providing an ideal overnight stop before a journey to the Rockies. BANFF NATIONAL PARK Banff National Park boasts stunning scenery including beautiful Lake Louise and dazzling Moraine Lake as well as a wealth of activities including hiking, mountain biking, rafting and wildlife tours. WHISTLER The mountain resort of Whistler has an attractive centre and the mountain lifts provides easy access to the hiking and biking trails. The wide range of activities also includes scenic flights and rafting trips. VANCOUVER Discover the delights of this beautiful city nestled between the mountains and the sea. Visit the forests and totem poles in Stanley Park, sample the shopping on Robson Street, or explore Chinatown. CAMPBELL RIVER AND KNIGHT INLET In the remote north west of Vancouver Island, Campbell River is a great place to go whale watching (Jul to Sep). Sea planes take visitors to Knight Inlet, which is famed for its high number of Grizzly Bears.
experiences
BANFF KICKING HORSE RIVER DAY TRIP £59 per person. Departs: Daily. Duration 7½ hours. A guided whitewater rafting trip down the Kicking Horse River. After a barbecue lunch you will take to the river and experience class II to IV rapids including Portage and Shotgun Rapids. THE SUNDANCE LOOP £35 per person. Departs: Daily. Duration: 2 hours. Escape into the Canadian Rockies on horse back. Follow the Bow River, traverse the side of Sulphur Mountain and capture panoramic views of the valley. Suitable for all levels of rider. EVENING WILDLIFE SAFARI £20 per adult, £12 per child (6-12 years}. Departs: Daily. Duration: 2 hours. Join a knowledgeable guide in search of wildlife. Frequent sightings include black bears, bull elk, bighorn sheep and osprey. Stops on the tour include a variety of interpretive locations. WHISTLER SPECTACULAR GLACIER TOUR £71 per adult, £35 per child (2-12 years). Departs: Daily. Duration: 30 minutes. A scenic flight over Garibaldi Provincial Park offers awe-inspiring views. CANOEING IN WHISTLER £44 per adult, £22 per child (3-11 years). Departs: Daily. Duration: 3 hours. Escape to the peaceful surroundings of Whistler's wetlands on a guided canoe trip. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery as well as observing birds and wildlife. ZIPLINE ADVENTURE £54 per adult, £43 per child (6-14 years). Departs: Daily. Duration: 2½ hours. Ride on a series of cables and suspension bridges and explore the hidden beauty of Fitzsimmons Creek. HIDDEN VALLEY ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE TOUR (ATV) £62 per person. Departs: Daily. Duration: 2 hours. A guided ride on an ATV through beautiful scenery.
WESTERN CANADA REGIONAL MAP
INFORMATION Airports: Vancouver (YVR), Calgary (YYC). Flight Time: 10 hours. Time Difference: GMT -8 hours. Currency: Canadian Dollar. Voltage: 110 volts, two pin plugs. Tipping: Tipping is mandatory in Canada. Allow an additional 15-20% in restaurants and bars, even the barman expects a few cents. In taxis pay around 15%. Doormen, Concierges and Bell Boys expect a dollar or so for every transaction. Transfers: An Alamo type CDAR is included in the fly-drive tour.
1 Vancouver from Stanley Park 2 Mountain Trail, Whistler 3 Singing Pass, Whistler 4 Bow River Valley, Banff National Park 5 Black bear, British Columbia 6 Moraine Lake, Banff National Park
BRITISH COLUMBIA
CANADA
ALBERTA
Campbell River
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