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Tour Itinerary Leg 1 - Vancouver to Tofino A scenic 1.5-hour cruise across the Georgia Strait (included). Coombs - a huge butterfly farm and store famous for its “goats on the roof” Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park Cathedral Grove – A stand of giant 800 year old Douglas- fir trees Port Alberni - salmon capital of the world once was submerged by a Tsunami! Pacific Rim National Park and August Long Beach - The beach is about 30km long. Long Beach waters are very cold but many surfers enjoy catching some of Canada’s best waves Tofino is a pretty fishing village with plenty of activity. Hot Springs Cove (optional) - Vancouver Island’s only known hot springs Leg 2 - Free Day in Tofino Free Day in Tofino Try whale watching, hotsprings trip, a sea kayak, surfing or hiking… Leg 3 - Tofino to Victoria Sproat Lake Provincial Park – Home to Petroglyphs (ancient carvings in the rock) and the world’s largest water bombers used for fighting fires The Bungy Zone – A 50m jump over the Nanaimo River Chemainus – Check out the 33 “larger than life” murals Goldstream Provincial Park Victoria - Known as the garden city, it is British Columbia’s provincial capital B.C Parliament Buildings. Built in 1897 for $923,000! Leg 4 - Victoria to Vancouver Victoria’s Inner Harbour – Check out this harbour city on foot Scenic two-hour ferry ride through the Gulf Islands back to Vancouver (included) Vancouver Leg 5 - 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 6 - 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 Leg 7 - 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 8 - 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 9 - 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 10 - 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 11 - 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 12 - 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 13 - 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!!!

Mustang Vancouver, Canada

Travel Details Pickup Points Need to Know Visits: Whistler Shuswap Lake Banff Jasper Revelstoke Kelowna Tofino Victoria Runs: Varied Run Times Duration: 13 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. HI Vancouver Central @ 825am 1025 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC 4. SameSun Backpacker Lodges - Vancouver @ 825am 1018 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC 5. YWCA Vancouver @ 835am 733 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC 6. Cambie Hostel - Seymour @ 835am 515 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC 7. C&N Backpackers @ 840am 927 Main Street, Vancouver, BC 8. Cambie Hostel - Gastown @ 840am 300 Cambie 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 Accommodation Provided: - Hostel Category: Adventure tours Fitness Required Moderate

Mustang Vancouver, Canada

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