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Tour Itinerary The Big West is a jump on jump off trip. This minimum 9 day (14 days recommended) circuit starting and finishing in Vancouver can be extende if you wish to stay longer anywhere as it is valid from May to October. Start from the picturesque city of Vancouver and let us lead you through the infamous rocky mountains and surrounding areas of B.C. and Alberta. This trip will take you to the following: Leg 1 - Vancouver to Shuswap Lake Bridal Veil Falls - Falls are named for its resemblance to a bride’s wedding veil Kamloops – BC’s largest city by area Shuswap Lake – Cool hostel right beside a huge recreational lake and beach! Leg 2- Shuswap Lake to Banff Craigellachie (Monashee Mountains) – Historic last spike on Canada’s National Railway Rogers Pass (Selkirk Mountains) – Highest mountain pass. Famous for Avalanches! Natural Bridge and Emerald Lake – river erosion and aqua blue lakes Lake Louise – Most visited place in the Rockies Banff - Town of renown beauty and adventure (whitewater rafting, caving, hiking, and hot springs soaking are just a few) Leg 3 - Banff to Jasper The Icefields Parkway – One of the world’s greatest scenic mountain drives. Big Bend Lookout – Amazing vista Parker’s Ridge- Alpine lookout Columbia Icefield (Athabasca Glacier) -The largest ice cap south of the Arctic circle covers an area the size of Vancouver (325 square km) Jasper Townsite – Another beautiful town, less commercial than Banff Maligne Canyon - Most interesting limestone canyon in the Rocky Mountains Leg 4 - Jasper to Banff Athabasca Falls – Water thundering down into a narrow canyon Weeping Wall - Sheet of water that cascades down a sheer rock face Peyto Lake – Our favouite, see why… Moraine Lake – Amazing lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks Leg 5 - Banff to Revelstoke Johnston Canyon- Check out the limestone canyon from a suspended walkway. Takakkaw Falls - One of the highest waterfalls in Canada with a height of 380m. Wolf sanctuary – see wolves in their natural habitat Kayak on a Rocky Mountain lake Leg 6 - Revelstoke to Kelowna Sicamous – Go-karting, great ice cream, and a real live Canadian camel? Enderby – flea market for “redneck” spotting! Kalamalka Lake– National Geographic’s top10 lakes of the world. Okanagan Lake – 140 km long lake is home to the “Ogopogo” monster (Nessie’s sister). Kelowna – Borders on BC’s “pocket desert” – great place for sand, sun & fun. Visit a winery and take a unique cruise on “Jaws” the killer houseboat. Leg 7 - Kelowna to Vancouver Okanagan Lake Floating bridge- the only bridge of its kind in Canada! Othello Tunnels Hope – The film site of Rambo’s “First Blood” kicked off Vancouver’s international reputation as Hollywood North! Abbotsford – Get ready…. Skydiving!!! Leg 8 - Vancouver to Whistler Lions Gate Bridge and Stanley Park - Bridge was opened in 1938 and was financed by the Guinness family (Irish Brewers) Cypress Mountain – Best view of Vancouver Sea to Sky Highway – This stretch rivals the Canadian Rockies for scenery Shannon Falls - At 355m, these falls are 3rd highest in Canada Stawamus Chief - 2nd largest granite rock monolith in the world Chalet Alta Vista - This fine hostel is exclusive to Moose and features a huge deck overlooking the lake, inexpensive mountain bikes to rent and an outdoor hot tub. Plenty of outdoor activities and nightlife Leg 9 - Whistler to Vancouver Whistler Bungee - 160 ft. bungee into a scenic canyon Brandywine Falls - Unique 66m falls Britannia Beach - Old mine was the British Empire’s largest producer of copper Accommodation is not included in the cost of the tour but Moose Travel Network ensures beds are available to each passenger at all major stopovers. However, the accommodation we gaurantee is only at certain youth hotels and are co-ed dorm room beds only. Passengers wishing to stay at certain places or requiring more privacy are encouraged to book their own accommodation. We guarantee a minimum of 3 departures a week from each location (departures may be as frequent as daily at certain times of the year). Schedules are available upon arrival in Canada. Most youth hostels we stop at have cooking facilities and we do grocery stops along the way. Often, we also organize group meals for those interested - it makes cooking easy and cheap! As regards your budget for the trip - most of your money will be spent in the following three areas: Accommodation - budget approximately $15-$30 Cdn. per night Food - budget approximately $10-$25 Cdn. per day depending on how much and where you eat. Activities - we get discounts on most activities and some such as hiking, canoeing and swimming are free, but there is always a choice!!

Big West Vancouver, Canada

Travel Details Pickup Points Need to Know Visits: Shuswap Lake Banff Jasper Revelstoke Kelowna Vancouver Whistler Runs: Varied Run Times Duration: 9 Days Leaves: Vancouver Returns to: Vancouver Full Itinerary PICKUP POINTS 1. HI Vancouver Jericho @ 800am 1515 Discovery Street, Vancouver, BC 2. HI Vancouver Downtown @ 815am 1114 Burnaby Street, Vancouver, BC 3. SameSun Backpacker Lodges - Vancouver @ 825am 1018 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC 4. HI Vancouver Central @ 825am 1025 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC 5. YWCA Vancouver @ 835am 733 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC 6. Cambie Hostel - Seymour @ 835am 515 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC 7. Cambie Hostel - Gastown @ 840am 300 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC 8. C&N Backpackers @ 840am 927 Main Street, Vancouver, BC What To Bring Camera Towel Insect Repellant Hat Sunblock Swimwear Comfortable Footwear Change of Clothes Warm Clothing Waterproof Clothing Included In Price Tour Guide Hotel / Hostel Pickup National Park Fees Accommodation Provided: - Hostel Category: Adventure tours Fitness Required Moderate

Big West Vancouver, Canada

Tour Operated By FAQs About the Tour MOOSE TRAVEL NETWORK About Moose Travel Network: The Moose Travel Network is Canada's only national Jump-on, Jump-off adventure transportation network. With two to seven departures per week on over 15 different passes of varying lengths to choose from, adventure-minded backpackers and independent travellers are afforded the flexibility they demand. Canadian guides/drivers help passengers get the most out of their trip at each location and activity. Moose Travel Network caters to the adventure-minded backpackers and independent travellers...... there is no age limit because all we ask is that you're young at heart. FAQs For Moose Travel Network Ask us a question