Western Canada Discovery from Calgary - 2010

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VACATION FEATURES:

Accommodations
- 7 nights hotel accommodation

Meals
- 1 Breakfast at Lac Le Jeune Resort
- 2 Lunches in Revelstoke and Minter Gardens
- 1 Dinner at Lac Le Jeune Resort

Sightseeing Excursions and Tours
- Discover Banff Tour
- Evening Wildlife Tour & Cruise *
- 2 Day Journey from Banff to Whistler
- Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour

Admissions
- Banff Gondola Ride
- Butchart Gardens

Transfers
- Calgary to Banff
- Whistler to Vancouver

Documentation
- Capilano Suspension Bridge discount coupon
- Itinerary, brochures, maps and vouchers
- National Park entrance fees
- Hotel luggage handling

ITINERARY:

DAY 1 - Arrival in Banff

Your motorcoach adventure starts this morning from downtown Calgary and heads westwards, through the foothills, to the alpine town of Banff. Upon arrival in Banff, check in to your overnight accommodation and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure.

DAY 2 - Exploring Banff

This morning's excursion takes you through the town of Banff and it's environs. You'll ascend Tunnel Mountain drive to view magnificent Bow Falls. Take a mid morning stroll along Lake Minnewanka or 'Lake of the Spirits' to refresh yourself prior to you final stop at the Banff Gondola where you'll will experience a 360-degree panoramic sea of mountain ranges, valleys and lakes. Also included is and afternoon cruise on Lake Minnewanka where you are sure to see some of Banff's famous wildlife in their natural habitat.

DAY 3 - Banff to Lac Le Jeune

Leaving Banff today continue to travel west across the Alberta/British Columbia border. Passing over the Kicking Horse Pass and Continental Divide, you will arrive in Revelstoke in time for lunch. After your meal stop, the journey will continue through interior British Columbia to the peaceful setting of Lac Le Jeune.

DAY 4 - Lac Le Jeune to Whistler

Today's tour will travel to Vancouver via the Coquihalla Highway. It passes through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the province. This dramatic change of environment is always exhilarating, as you go from misty coastal cedars and tall firs to bright sunlight on the high rock faces in the space of half an hour. Continue past the Coquihalla, traveling through Hope. While here, be sure to try to get some photos of the world-famous totem poles. Minter Gardens is the lunch stop for today. After lunch, there will be some time for a leisurely stroll around the world-class gardens before your departure for Whistler.

DAY 5 - Whistler to Vancouver

Your day is at leisure before continuing along the magnificent Sea to Sky Highway on your transfer to Vancouver. Upon arrival in Vancouver, you will be dropped off at your downtown hotel.

DAY 6 - Visiting Victoria

Today, enjoy a full-day motorcoach tour to Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia. You will board a B.C. Ferry for a 90 minute ferry ride through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island. Once on the island you will visit the world-renowned Butchart Gardens. After additional sightseeing highlights you will be dropped off at your hotel and have the remainder of your day at leisure.

DAY 7 - Returning to Vancouver

Your morning is at leisure for perhaps more sightseeing on your own or to explore the many shops and sidewalk cafes. Late this afternoon, transfer back to the ferry terminal where you will once again board a B.C. Ferry bound for the mainland. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Vancouver and your downtown hotel.

DAY 8 - Departing Vancouver

Your journey is concluded upon check out of your hotel.


*When day tours or attractions are not operational in the off-season, the price will be adjusted or there will an alternative excursion/attraction made available.

*** This vacation is available in reverse from Vancouver (WCDE7) ***