Islands, Rockies, and Bears Adventure
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A road trip, rail journey and the Inside Passage cruise
Journey through Canada's Pacific Northwest to the Rockies. View breaching whales and foraging grizzly bears in the Great Bear Rainforest, before taking the train to the stunning Canadian Rockies. Here you’ll walk on glaciers millions of years old, see turquoise lakes and rivers, and Rocky Mountain wildlife such as black bears.
Journey off the beaten path without sacrificing comfort
Spend two days traveling by train through northern British Columbia
Explore Vancouver Island and the stunning Rocky Mountains
See whales and grizzly bears in the wild
Discover the cities of Vancouver and Victoria
Take a day cruise along the spectacular Inside Passage
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16 days / 15 nights
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- 1
Arrive in Vancouver
Welcome to Vancouver! Surrounded by mountains and the ocean, Vancouver has a reputation for being one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Spend the day exploring all the city has to offer.
- 2
Explore Vancouver
Enjoy Vancouver with your choice of activity today. With a mild-climate and so much to do, it's no wonder people flock to this beautiful west coast city!
- Vancouver and the North Shore Tour
- Squamish Sea to Sky Sightseeing Tour
- The Grand Vancouver Bicycle Tour
- 3
Vancouver to Victoria
Today, travel to the city of Victoria, located on Vancouver Island. The quaint, seaside city blends West Coast culture with British charm.
- Whale Watching Tour to Victoria
- 4
Discover Victoria
Victoria has much more to offer than initially meets the eye. Discover the city’s hidden treasures with your choice of activity.
- Victoria Harbour Urban Kayak Tour
- Victoria Downtown Food and City Tour
- Butchart Gardens Tour
- 5
Victoria to Port Hardy
As you travel north today, along the stunning east coast of Vancouver Island, be sure to visit the charming seaside towns and take in the spectacular vistas.
- 6
Wildlife Viewing Experience
Start your day with an intimate and immersive tour that lets you reconnect with nature. Learn about the First Nations culture, and get up close to grizzly bears and other wildlife that call the Great Bear Rainforest home.
- Wildlife Viewing and Cultural Experience
- 7
Explore Northern Vancouver Island
Explore the beautiful beaches and coves of San Josef Bay with a guide.
- San Josef Bay Tour
- 8
Port Hardy to Prince Rupert – The Inside Passage Ferry
Stand on the ship's deck, inhale the fresh, clean air, and admire the awe-inspiring views along the Inside Passage. Lush coastal mountains, thick old-growth forests, tranquil grey-blue water, and perhaps a soaring hawk or eagle — this unspoiled scenery will captivate your imagination.
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From the peaks of the Canadian Rockies to the uninhabited islands off the coast of BC, via sunny resort towns of wine country, temperate rainforests that are home to some of the world's most charismatic creatures, crystal-clear waters, hoodoos and canyons and some of the most incredible sunsets you'll ever see, Western Canada really has to be experienced to be believed!
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