Haida Gwaii and the Canadian West Coast - June 24 - July 8, 2026

Included in Tour offer:

• 14 nights accommodation

• All ground transportation as per itinerary

• Domestic return flight Vancouver - Sandspit (economy class)

• Professional local guides throughout

• All breakfasts

• 9 dinners

• All listed daily activities and excursions

• All applicable local taxes and national parks fees

• Gratuities

Note: Itinerary and inclusions can be subject to changes due to external factors such as weather or supplier constraints.

Excluded:

• Flights to/from Vancouver YVR

• Travel insurance

• Optional activities

• Meals not listed

• Personal expenses

Your journey begins in this West-coast city. Starting at noon, your tour director will invite you on a tour of Vancouver's highlights. See the totem poles in Stanley Park, the Lions Gate Bridge, Downtown, Chinatown and Gastown. Learn about the rich and diverse history of this magical place.

During the Welcome Dinner you will get to know the other travelers and your guide will tell you all you need to know about the next 2 weeks.

Inclusions:

Meals: Breakfasts
Accommodation: Abercorn by Wyndham (in Richmond near airport)
Activities of the Day: Vancouver Sightseeing Tour

Day 2: Cross the Georgia Strait by ferry and arrive on Vancouver Island – your home for the next week. The first highlight are the Butchart Gardens, a stunning assembly of flower gardens, including the Japanese Garden and the Sunken Garden. In the afternoon you will arrive in BC’s capital Victoria, where your tour director gives you a tour from Chinatown to Mile Zero. Afterwards explore on your own – visit the Parliament Building, the Royal BC Museum or go for a stroll to Fisherman’s Wharf.

Day 3 brings you to Sooke for a round of kayaking – the traditional mode of transport on Canada's coastline. Afterwards take your time time to explore the lush Sooke Potholes Park, located in a mystical and forested river landscape. End the day with a group dinner.

Inclusions:

Meals: Breakfasts
Accommodation: Best Western Plus
Activities of the Day: Butchart Gardens, Kayaking with instructor

Day 4: Your journey continues through the interior of Vancouver Island, where you will meet some special residents: Wild animals in a rescue station that teach you about the beauty and fragility of Western Canada's wildlife. Afterwards the group goes on a short hike to the “Hole in the Wall” water feature. The destination for the day is Tofino and the Pacific Rim National Park, known for surfing beaches, marine wildlife sightings and its west-coast lifestyle.

Day 5: Tofino waits you with an abundance of activities: Take a boat to Maquinna Provincial Park and go for a swim in the natural Hot Springs Cove. Spot sea lions, bald eagles and with a bit of luck a black bear from the boat.

Day 6: More opportunities to get active in Tofino: Hike through the rain-forest to a plane crash site, visit beautiful beaches and try yourself with a surfing lesson or go on a whale watching tour. Not only is Tofino known for marine activities, but also for its vibrant restaurant scene!

Inclusions:

Meals: Breakfasts
Accommodation: Tofino Motel Harborview
Activities of the Day: North Island Wildlife Rescue Center, Tofino Hot Springs Cove Boat Tour, choice of surfing lesson or whale watching boat tour

Vancouver Island has much more to offer. Day 7 begins with a visit of Ucluelet - or "Ukee". Hike the Wild Pacific Trail along the rough western coastline of Vancouver Island where high and mighty waves break over boulders and cliffs. This is the perfect spot to spot wildlife, listen to the sound of the ocean and have a picnic.

On the way to Campbell River you will stop for an old growth forest and for the bizarre forms of the Oyster Creek Potholes carved into the rocks. You will arrive in the world's salmon fishing capital Campbell River.

Campbell River is a “real” Canadian town and during the next day you will truly feel like a local.

Visit a salmon hatchery and learn about this keystone species of wildlife. Get impressed by the force of water when crossing the suspension bridge at Elk Falls. Visit the Campbell River museum and learn about indigenous culture, logging and fishing and watch evidence of history’s largest conventional explosion that took place near Campbell River.

July 1 is Canada day and you will celebrate with the locals. Come out to the peer and watch the town’s fireworks and live music from local bands!

Inclusions:

Meals: Breakfasts (one of them picnic style)
Accommodation: Above Tide Motel (ocean front rooms)
Activities of the Day: Wild Pacific Trail, Oyster Creek Potholes, Salmon Hatchery, Elk Falls

The tour leaves Vancouver Island and continues in Canada's 2010 Winter Olympics resort town Whistler.

Day 9, July 2:
After taking the ferry back to the mainland, the route to Whistler includes the most scenic drive in B: The Sea To Sky Highway. The road winds along the Howe Sound fjord with stunning views of islands and the Coast Mountains, inviting for some scenic stops along the route.

Whistler Village is one large pedestrian zone and Your tour director will give you a walking tour, so that you know the most interesting museums, the best places to ea and local stores to shop. 

This area is home to the Squamish Nation as well as the Lil’wat Nation. Both nations together established a cultural center that is always worth a visit. A representative will invite you with a song to their guided tour and you can learn all about the local traditions, arts and first nations history.

Day 10, July 3: It's time to get active in the mountains! You can chose from one of the most popular activities:

• Visit the Whistler Olympic Park. See the big ski jump and training facilities and join an introduction course for Olympic Biathlon - including using the shooting range!

• or: Ascend the Mountains and dare to board the Peak 2 Peak Gondola that spans from Blackcomb Mountain to Whistler Mountain.

• or: Get into a harness and go ziplining: traverse the mountains sliding on a steel rope over Fitzsimmons Creek.

• or: Do the opposite and relax in Whistler's famous Scandinavian Spa.

Your tour director will arrange the bookings for you and provide transportation.

This is the end of the first part of your vacation and the group meets for a joint dinner again.

Inclusions:

Meals: Breakfasts
Accommodation: Pinnacle Hotel Whistler or Summit Lodge
Activities of the Day:
Day 9: Squamish & Lil'wat Cultural Center
Day 3: Choose between Whistler Olympic Park (w/ shooting range), Peak 2 Peak Gondola, Ziplining or Spa.

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• Prices including 5% GST (Sales Tax).

• Deposit: A 25% deposit is required to secure the booking. Full payment is required 60 days before departure.

• No fees for Canadian Interac, European IBAN or US ACH payments.

• A 2.9% fee applies for credit card payments.

• Cancellations with more than...

  • 60 days notice: 75% of tour price will be refunded.

  • 30 days notice: 25% of tour price will be refunded.

  • No refund for shorter notice or no-show.