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Unlimited Adventures
From £2,859 pp
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15 nights
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Economy flights
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Available May - October
A spectacular adventure that takes you through a mosaic of landscapes, from the towering mountains of the Rockies to the rugged coastlines of the Pacific. This self-drive adventure starts in the Canadian Rockies, where you have time to marvel at the towering snow-capped mountains, and turquoise lakes before travelling through to the Pacific Coast. Here you will find long sandy beaches and a coastline that has been shaped by the waves of the Pacific Ocean. Your adventures end in 2 of Canada’s most beautiful cities, Victoria, with its historic parliament buildings, and Vancouver, nestled between the mountains and the ocean.
What’s included?
- International flights from the UK based on economy class
- 15 nights hotel accommodation
- 14 days Intermediate car hire with Fully Inclusive insurance
- Parks Canada Discovery Pass
- BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo
- BC Ferries from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen
- Easy to follow roadbook with pre-planned stops & things to do along the way
Holiday Map
Explore our interactive map to discover your holiday route and key points of interest.
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Your day-to-day plan
Day 1-3
Banff
Arrive at Calgary International Airport, pick up you hire car and head straight for the mountains! You 2 full days to explore the charming mountain town of Banff and the surrounding national park with its majestic scenery. On your first day, ride the Banff Gondola up to the top of Sulphur Mountain to enjoy incredible views, cruise on Lake Minnewanka and spend time relaxing in the thermal waters of the historic Banff Upper Hot Springs, a magical experience that has drawn visitors to Banff since 1886. The next day, travel on the Bow Valley Parkway to Lake Louise, one of the most photographed lakes in the world. You’ll understand why when you see the turquoise lake, with the distant mountains and Victoria Glacier providing the perfect backdrop.
Day 4
Icefields Parkway
Travel from Banff to Jasper on one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. Enjoy the ride and stop at the many viewpoints along the way before arriving at the Columbia Icefield, one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. Here you can ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier before stepping out on to the Glacier Skywalk for unobstructed views of the Sunwapta Valley. Afterwards, continue north towards Jasper, making a stop at Athabasca Falls.
Day 5
Jasper
Today you have a free day in Jasper to explore the surrounding national park and its majestic scenery. We recommend you book an excursion to nearby Maligne Lake and cruise to Spirit Island, an iconic vista of the Canadian Rockies with distant jagged mountains providing the perfect backdrop. On the outskirts of Jasper and easily reached by local transport are lakes such as Pyramid Lake, where you can hire a canoe, and Lake Annette, with its enticing beach. Look out for wildlife, Jasper is known for the herd of Elk that graze on the outskirts of town.
Day 6
Clearwater
Follow the Yellowhead Highway as it takes you through the mountains, past Mt. Robson, the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies and make a stop in Blue River to join a River Safari in search of resident black bear. Spend next the late afternoon in the stunning Wells Gray Provincial Park, famous for wildlife, waterfalls, and wilderness. There are many lakes and waterfalls to see but don’t miss Spahats Creek Falls, which plunges 75m down into a rocky canyon.
Day 7-8
Whistler
As you pass Lillooet, you leave the semi-arid rolling hills of the BC interior behind and enter the Coast Mountain range. Be amazed by the spectacular scenery as you travel alongside fast-flowing rivers and past vibrant blue lakes and gushing waterfalls on the way to Whistler. The next day is free to allow you to explore this vibrant year-round resort. Stroll the pedestrianised downtown, which is home to fabulous restaurants, bars, and souvenir shops, take the gondola up Whistler Mountain and enjoy breath-taking views or join a bear-watching tour to go in search of local black bears.
Day 9
Sea-to-Sky Highway
Drive the famous Sea-to-Sky Highway, a stunning drive with the soaring Coastal Mountains on one side and blue waters of Howe Sound on the other. There are plenty of attractions off the highway such as Brandywine Falls, emerging after a short walk through the forest, Alice Lake, and the Britannia Mine Museum where you get to board an underground mine train! Catch the ferry from Horseshoe Bay over to Nanaimo on Vancouver Island where you will spend the evening.
Day 10-11
Ucluelet
Journey across the stunning mountainous interior of Vancouver Island to the relaxed resort of Ucluelet, situated on the Pacific Coast. Stop along the way at Cathedral Grove for a stroll amongst giant Douglas fir trees, some more that 800 years old. You have a full day to explore the Pacific Rim National Park. Join a kayak tour to explore the Broken Islands, or a bear watching tour from Tofino or just cruise leisurely up and down the coastline stopping at the many famous beaches along the way.
Day 12-13
Victoria
Head back over Vancouver Island and down to Victoria stopping at the Malahat Skywalk for stunning panoramas over sea inlets and mountains. The next day you are free to explore Victoria, British Columbia's capital city. Take a stroll round the harbour, which is lined with historic buildings such as the BC Parliament Building, head over to Fisherman’s Wharf for a fresh seafood lunch and join a whale-watching tour to go in search of the orcas that call the surrounding waters home.
Day 14-15
Vancouver
Visit Butchart Gardens in the morning then catch the ferry back to the mainland, be sure to grab a seat on the viewing deck and marvel as you weave through the Gulf Islands. The next day you are free to the enchanting coastal city of Vancouver. Take a stroll round Stanley Park, head over to Granville Island to discover a world of food, art and culture or take a shuttle bus over to the North Shore and the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge, hanging 70 metres over the Capilano River.
Day 14
Fly Home
Your adventures in Western Canada have come to an end. After some last-minute shopping and sightseeing, transfer independently to Vancouver International Airport for your flight home.
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View informationRelated Itineraries
This holiday requires an ETA for entry to Canada, for full details and to apply please see below:
Please note Parks Canada charge fees at most national parks and historic sites across the country. Parks Canada passes can be purchased as part of your holiday, speak to your sales advisor for more details. Early booking is recommended.
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