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Canadian Discovery
Family Camping Tour 11 Days
The perfect outdoor adventure for the active family - with a chance to raft, canoe, hike and bike, and more...
BRITISH COLUMBIA Wells Gray PP
Jasper NP ALBERTA Lake Louise Yoho NP Paul Lake PP Banff NP
Vancouver
Seattle WASHINGTON
MONTANA
ITINERARY
Departs our Seattle hotel at 0730hrs 1 2 3 4 5 6 Paul Lake PP Yoho NP Yoho NP Banff NP Banff NP Lake Louise 7 8 9 10 11 Jasper NP Jasper NP Wells Gray PP Vancouver Seattle
NP = National Park PP = Provincial Park
TOUR ESSENTIALS
Duration: When to go: Accommodation: Meals: 11 days July August 10 camping nights US$9 daily camping food kitty Some meals paid locally
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USA/Canada - Family Camping Tour
fter a border crossing and scenic drive we set up our lakeside camp in Paul Lake
burger, take a horseback ride, canoe the wilderness, and stand on the edge of Helmcken Falls. Heading west, Vancouver's beauty looms on the horizon as we approach the coast of British Columbia. This vibrant city offers something for everyone - rich Native American history, beautiful parks and exciting streets of museums and shops. Explore Gastown and Canada Place, cycle or stroll through the seaside Stanley Park, one of the largest and most beautiful city parks in the world. Saying goodbye to Canada, we head back to Seattle to finish this great adventure.
Provincial Park in the heart of British Columbia. Take a stroll along the water's edge or refresh yourself with a swim in the mountain water. Surrounded by glaciers we make our way over Rogers Pass and into Yoho National Park. Explore the Emerald Lake area or stroll the many nearby trails. Yoho is home to the Kicking Horse river and an exhilarating whitewater rafting adventure for the whole family (optional). Banff National Park has it all - ride the cable car to the top of Sulphur Mountain where you can take in a 360 degree view of the surrounding landscape. At the bottom, soak in the mountain's natural hot springs before a fun family night in town. We'll have time to explore the turquoise waters of Lake Louise or take a hike to the tea house and be rewarded by the best chocolate cake in Canada. En route to Jasper National Park, we drive along the Icefields Parkway, perhaps the most beautiful road in the world. Strap on your crampons for a fun and safe guided walk on Athabasca glacier. Despite its remote location Jasper buzzes with energy. Rent bicycles for an easy ride along mountain lakes, streams, and meadows. Catch a glimpse of an elk or a bighorn sheep on your hike, or get a taste of Canadian hospitality wandering the streets of Jasper. The scenic Yellowhead Highway brings us to the edge of Wells Gray Provincial Park. Eat a bison
WHAT'S INCLUDED
· Services of the tour leader, camping fees/ equipment and transportation · Glacier walk · Hot springs · Admission to all national and provincial parks as per the itinerary
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Whitewater rafting · Hiking Horseback riding · Canoeing Mountain biking · Walking
For departure dates and prices please see pages 62-63
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