Cariboo and the Coast

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Day 1 Vancouver to Whistler

Arrive in Vancouver and collect your rental car for your journey to Whistler. A visit to Shannon Falls en route to Whistler on the scenic Sea to Sky Highway is recommended. Journey time to Whistler is approximately three hours without stops. If you are arriving from an international flight or in the late evening, we suggest you overnight in Vancouver prior to commencing your journey. Experience the magic of Whistler, offering stunning scenery, nightlife and a multitude of activities and adventures. Enjoy pleasant strolls on the red brick cobblestones through the pedestrian-only village, which is alive with fun entertainment, fabulous shopping and cozy bistros. Check-in for your two-night stay at the intimate boutique hotel, Nita Lake Lodge, celebrating its grand opening in January 2007. Overnight at the Nita Lake Lodge.

Day 2 Whistler

This morning take part in a truly unique experience – a Ziptrek Ecotour. Enjoy an incredible three-hour journey as you hike through the hidden beauty of Fitzsimmons Creek and the picturesque forest valley between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, before descending along a series of suspended cables that cross the valley floor. Overnight at the Nita Lake Lodge.

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Day 3 Whistler to 100 Mile House

Today’s journey is a four and a half-hour drive following Highway 99 past Pemberton and Lillooet to the junction with the Cariboo Highway 97, where you will turn north for your destination, 100 Mile House. This small community dates back to the early pioneer days when it was a rest stop on the fur trade route. Developing over the years into a resort community, this area has much to offer. Overnight at The Hills Health Ranch.

Day 4 100 Mile House

Included in your stay is a choice from three activities that include a guided horseback ride, two guided hikes or a full body massage. Your activity can be booked on arrival in 100 Mile House, allowing you the flexibility to choose based on operation, weather conditions and personal preference. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Overnight at The Hills Health Ranch.

Day 5 100 Mile House to Williams Lake

Today’s drive takes you past the town centre of Williams Lake to Tyee Lake. Allow for time to visit Williams Lake and the nature sanctuary on beautiful Scout Island. Perched on the southeast lakeshore, Tyee Lake Resort is situated amidst a vast network of trails and the clean, clear water of the lake. Overnight at Tyee Lake Resort.

Day 6 Williams Lake

Available at your leisure are canoes, kayaks and electric motorboats for exploring the eight kilometres of outstretched lake. Paddle or cruise to the ‘fish tank’ at the far east end of the lake or simply explore the shoreline. The remote location and shallow bottom provides an excellent opportunity to view both surface and subsurface wildlife such as Great Blue Heron, Sandhill Crane, beavers, otters and a variety of freshwater fish. Overnight at Tyee Lake Resort.

Day 7 Williams Lake to Nimpo Lake

Soak in the scenery on your five and a half-hour drive to The Dean on Nimpo Lake. Leave Tyee Lake Resort and head south on the Cariboo Highway 97 before traveling west on Highway 20. At the Dean on Nimpo you can watch a lake awaken at dawn to a perfect day, tease the trout, tantalize your taste buds and enjoy the sensational sunsets. Offering an eclectic mix of the seasoned wilderness and elegant modern, The Dean on Nimpo will not disappoint. Overnight at The Dean on Nimpo.

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Day 8 Nimpo Lake

Today you will have the option between horseback riding and lake fishing for one of Nimpo Lake’s wild rainbow trout. Overnight at The Dean on Nimpo.

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Day 9 Nimpo Lake to Bella Coola

Continue west on Highway 20 to Bella Coola, an isolated wilderness paradise. The Bella Coola Native people were the first occupants of this region. Bella Coola presents nature at its finest, virtually unspoiled by man. Overnight at the Brockton House Inn.

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Day 10 Bella Coola

This morning you will have a choice between two exciting activities, which highlight this spectacular region - snorkeling with salmon (15 Jul - 01 Sep) or river drifting (15 May - 15 Oct). Overnight at Brockton House Inn.

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Day 11 Bella Coola to Port Hardy

Reservations are required and not included in this package for passenger and vehicle travel along the Discovery Coast Passage between Bella Coola to Port Hardy. Discovery Coast Passage services, schedule and reservations are available at www.bcferries.com. You must check-in at least one hour prior to your scheduled sailing time. On arrival in Port Hardy continue to your overnight accommodation at the Quarterdeck Inn and Marina.

Day 12 Port Hardy to Quadra Island

Follow Highway 19 south to Campbell River for a short ferry ride to Quadra Island, the largest and most populated of the Discovery Islands. Nestled between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia, Quadra Island is best known for its natural and beautiful wilderness scenery. Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge, where you will be staying for two nights, in an ocean view room, offers privacy and seclusion within a 1,100 acre forest. Overnight at the Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge.

Day 13 Quadra Island

Included in your Quadra Island stay is admission to Kwagiulth Museum and Cultural Centre. Eighty-five years after the mask, head dresses and other objects were confiscated by the Canadian government, as a result of a law banning the Potlatch, a major portion of the Potlatch Collection has been returned and is now available for viewing. Overnight at the Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge.

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Day 14 Quadra Island to Sunshine Coast

From Quadra Island return to Campbell River and journey southbound on Highway 19 to Little River for your ferry to Powell River. Head south towards Saltery Bay for your ferry to Earls Cove. Egmont is only a short drive from here on the Sunshine Coast. Relax and unwind during your two-nights stay at the West Coast Wilderness Lodge, tucked away amongst majestic cedars and firs and featuring spectacular views of the Pacific Coast. Overnight at the West Coast Wilderness Lodge.

Day 15 Sunshine Coast

Explore the waters with a guided kayaking adventure, included during your vacation. The area surrounding the lodge is a pool of oceanic and terrestrial life and everyday as the tide floods and ebbs, the scenery and wildlife changes making each kayaking trip unlike any other. Overnight at the West Coast Wilderness Lodge.

Day 16 Sunshine Coast to Vancouver

Travel back by car along Provincial 101 to Langdale Bay for the ferry to Horseshoe Bay. Your expedition ends on arrival in Vancouver with the return of your rental car. Journey time to downtown Vancouver is four hours.

Experience Includes:

• 15 nights accommodation
• 16 days full-size car rental, including one-way drop charges and unlimited kilometres
• One or more activities in each location: Ziptrek Ecotour, horseback riding, canoeing, fishing, snorkel with salmon or river drifting, Kwagiulth Museum and Cultural Centre, guided sea kayaking
  

Day	Location	Activities
1	Whistler	Travel day
2	Whistler	Ziptrek Eco tour
3	100 Mile House	Travel day
4	100 Mile House	Activity voucher good for either massage, horseback ride, or two guided hikes
5	Williams Lake	Travel day
6	Williams Lake	Canoe, kayak and electric motorboat equipment
7	Nimpo Lake	Travel day
8	Nimpo Lake	Fishing or trail riding
9	Bella Coola	Travel day
10	Bella Coola	Snorkel with Salmon or River Drifting
11	Port Hardy	Travel day
12	Quadra Island	Travel day
13	Quadra Island	Kwagiulth Museum and Cultural Centre
14	Sunshine Coast	Travel day
15	Sunshine Coast	Two-hour Guided Sea Kayaking Trip
16		Travel day. Vacation ends

Package Starts Fridays Jun 1 – Aug 31

June 01-June 23	$2,499	$4,399
June 29-Aug 31	$2,799	$4,899

Prices do not include GST and will vary depending on rental car selection, accommodation choices, travel dates and number of individuals travelling together. (All prices in Canadian Dollars)

Contact our knowledgeable staff today to discuss making your western experience holiday a reality.