Tour Western Canada With Inside Passage (From Calgary To Vancouve

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Day 1 Day 1: Calgary
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Calgary

Welcome to Calgary! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
Day 2 Day 2: Calgary–Banff National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Calgary–Banff National Park

This morning, take a city tour of Calgary, home to the world-famous Calgary Stampede. Highlights include downtown, Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, the Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park. Then travel west into the majestic Canadian Rockies and beautiful Banff National Park where you’ll spend the next two nights. Have an orientation tour upon arrival.
Day 3 Day 3: Banff National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Banff National Park

Enjoy your day exploring Banff, one of Canada’s favorite year-round resorts, with summer activities including hiking, boating, horseback riding, and fishing. Your Tour Director will have lots of suggestions. Lift your sights higher on an exhilarating optional helicopter ride with spectacular views over the Canadian Rockies.
Day 4 Day 4: Banff National Park–Columbia Icefield–Lake Louise–Jasper National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Banff National Park–Columbia Icefield–Lake Louise–Jasper National Park

As we journey north, view precipitous gorges, snowcapped mountain ranges, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens. Stop at Lake Louise, its turquoise waters perfectly mirroring the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Continue to the Columbia Icefield to experience a ride on the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 750 feet thick! Winding our way up the western fringe of Alberta, our journey takes us through some of the Canadian Rockies’ most breathtaking wilderness. Later, drift through natural wonders on an optional float trip down the Athabasca River. In Jasper, an orientation tour showcases the area’s unspoiled beauty.
Day 5 Day 5: Jasper National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Jasper National Park

Make your day magical with an optional narrated cruise on Maligne Lake and see much-photographed Spirit Island*. The balance of the day is free to enjoy everything Jasper has to offer, from guided hikes and quaint shops to meandering wildlife.

*This optional excursion begins operating in late May/early June.
Day 6 Day 6: Jasper National Park–Mount Robson–Prince George
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Jasper National Park–Mount Robson–Prince George

Depart Jasper and follow the Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson, the highest of Canada’s Rockies at almost 13,000 feet. Continue to Prince George, the province’s “northern capital” for an overnight stay.
Day 7 Day 7: Prince George–Smithers–Via Rail The Skeena–Prince Rupert
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Prince George–Smithers–Via Rail The Skeena–Prince Rupert

Today board VIA Rail’s Skeena train for the trip of a lifetime. Sit back and enjoy an all-daylight journey that winds its way through the majestic Coast Mountains, follows the mighty Skeena River—often referred to as the “River of Mists.” Retrace the steps of the ancient First Nations trading routes and follow the paths of the earliest fur traders. Soaring bald eagles, inquisitive black bears, browsing moose, and other wildlife may be spotted. Disembark in Prince Rupert for a two-night stay.

NOTE:
Train travel is subject to unforeseen delays.
Day 8 Day 8: Prince Rupert
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Prince Rupert

Enjoy an orientation tour of Prince Rupert. Then visit the North Pacific Historic Fishing Village, a National Historic Site, for a guided tour of British Columbia’s oldest cannery village. Learn of the canning process and what life was like in the village in the last century during peak production. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.
Day 9 Day 9: Prince Rupert–Inside Passage Cruise–Port Hardy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Prince Rupert–Inside Passage Cruise–Port Hardy

Early this morning, embark on one of the world’s most beautiful ocean voyages! The scenery is spectacular, with towering mountains, roaring waterfalls, endless islands, and virgin rainforests. Marine life abounds, often with sightings of sea lions and porpoises—you may even spot a killer whale! Late-evening arrival into Port Hardy.

NOTE:
Cruising time through the Inside Passage is approximately 16 hours. Please come prepared with all medications, eyeglasses, and any other items you will need.
Day 10 Day 10: Port Hardy-Chemainus–Victoria
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Port Hardy-Chemainus–Victoria

An early departure from Port Hardy follows the eastern coastline of Vancouver Island, through the port of Campbell River, the “Salmon Capital of the World.” Continue south with a stop in Chemainus, a unique village with more than 30 murals depicting pioneer settlement of the area. Late afternoon arrival into Victoria.
Day 11 Day 11: Victoria
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Victoria

Morning sightseeing includes the Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park with its unusual collection of totem poles. The rest of the day is yours to explore this charming city. Perhaps have high tea at the Empress Hotel, visit the Royal British Columbia Museum, or stop to smell the roses and countless other gorgeous blooms on an optional excursion to Butchart Gardens with its 55-acres of magnificent floral displays. This evening, consider taking a relaxing stroll along the lovely Waterfront Promenade.
Day 12 Day 12: Victoria-Ferry Crossing–Vancouver Area
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Victoria-Ferry Crossing–Vancouver Area

Today we set sail across the Strait of Georgia through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an area known for its Mediterranean-like climate. Late afternoon arrival in Vancouver.
Day 13 Day 13: Vancouver Area
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Vancouver Area

This morning, an included city tour highlights Stanley Park, Chinatown, the harbour, beaches, and more. The rest of the day is at leisure, and your Tour Director will have suggestions for your further exploration of the city. Maybe take a water taxi to lively Granville Island with its outdoor markets, street musicians, and waterfront cafés, or visit historic Gastown with its steam-powered clock, antique shops, art galleries, and street vendors.
Day 14 Day 14: Vancouver Area
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Vancouver Area

Your vacation ends this morning. You may choose to extend your vacation with extra nights and explore Vancouver further.

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Western Canada With Inside Passage (From Calgary To Vancouve

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Itinerary of your trip Western Canada With Inside Passage (From Calgary To Vancouve

Day 1: Calgary

Day 2: Calgary–Banff National Park

Day 3: Banff National Park

Day 4: Banff National Park–Columbia Icefield–Lake Louise–Jasper National Park

Day 5: Jasper National Park

Day 6: Jasper National Park–Mount Robson–Prince George

Day 7: Prince George–Smithers–Via Rail The Skeena–Prince Rupert

Day 8: Prince Rupert

Day 9: Prince Rupert–Inside Passage Cruise–Port Hardy

Day 10: Port Hardy-Chemainus–Victoria

Day 11: Victoria

Day 12: Victoria-Ferry Crossing–Vancouver Area

Day 13: Vancouver Area

Day 14: Vancouver Area

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