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WESTERN CANADA – EXPERIENCE & EXPLORE
1. Vancouver, Whistler & Victoria Adventure
Departs: Vancouver, from May to September
Explore British Columbia’s beautiful west coast, with the flexibility of doing
whatever you choose, but without the hassle of navigating your own
adventure. This ten night itinerary visits three locations; Vancouver, Whistler
and Victoria, and utilises three different modes of transport; floatplane,
motorcoach and ferry. Once in each location, we have included some of the
most popular sightseeing trips, but otherwise the time is your own to explore.
Should you prefer to take a floatplane between each location, or traverse it
entirely by land, this journey can be customised to meet your requirements.
Don’t want to keep packing up and moving around? Then why not base
yourself in Vancouver and simply take same-day return floatplane trips to
Victoria and Whistler?
2. Discover Victoria with Floatplanes & Whales
Departs: Vancouver, from April to October
This three day trip showcases the stunning scenery and wildlife of southern
Vancouver Island. Cruise across Georgia Strait, through the beautiful Gulf
Islands, to Vancouver Island where you take a tour of Butchart Gardens in
Victoria. On day two, it’s an exhilarating excursion in search of Orcas, minke
and grey whales, porpoises and other marine wildlife. Choose whether to
hop on-board a covered vessel, or be more adventurous and sample the
custom-built Zodiac. This second option offers a high speed experience, though
with extraordinary stability, for an exhilarating and intimate whale watching
adventure. Your transportation back to Vancouver is by floatplane, for a scenic,
aerial view of the coastal rainforests and awe-inspiring mountain peaks.
3. Tofino Boat Tours
Departs: Tofino, from March to October
Experts in sightseeing boat tours, Tofino Tours offers a wide range of unique
wildlife experiences, showcasing the beauty and diversity of Vancouver
Island’s eastern coastline. Relax on a 30 minute Coastal Bear Watch tour,
exploring the fjords of Clayoquot Sound, whilst watching the shores for
bears foraging for food in the intertidal zone. For marine enthusiasts, a
whale watching tour of Clayoquot Sound makes an ideal choice, offering the
opportunity of searching for grey, humpback and killer whales, in addition
to sea lions, sea birds and the resident bald eagles. Both tours are taken on
covered vessels, for a safe and comfortable journey. Should you wish to
test your fishing skills, Tofino Tours also offer a Clayoquot Sound fishing
expedition. Expertise is not required as the tour remains close to shore,
allowing even the most novice fisherman an opportunity to hook salmon,
cod or rock fish.
4. Meares Island Sea Kayaking
Departs: Tofino, from April to October
Launching from Tofino, the west coast wilderness sits just a short paddle
across the harbour. At one with your sea kayak, this voyage of discovery takes
you into the quiet inlets and amongst the ancient coastal rainforest of
Clayoquot Sound, surrounding you with spell-binding scenery and amazing
wildlife. On arrival at Meares Island, land the kayaks ready for a short hike into
the rainforest. Native giant cedar trees accompany the trek to the small
village of Opitsaht, which is rich in native history.
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