British Columbia Holidays

Day 1 : Arrive Vancouver

Welcome to Vancouver. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and travelling companions for a Welcome Reception.

Day 2 : Vancouver – Victoria (2 nights)

Set out for Stanley Park and explore historic Chinatown and Gastown. Travel by ferry to Vancouver Island and visit a family-owned winery and taste the perfectly-balanced vintages. Indulge in a Be My Guest lunch featuring local cuisine paired with their wines. Later, arrive in quaint Victoria. 

Day 3 : Victoria Sightseeing and Free Time

Greet the day with breakfast at Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre showcase of gorgeous floral gardens. Meet with a representative who can answer questions and then spend some time exploring. Back in Victoria, enjoy a guided city tour and the rest of the day as you wish. This evening, dinner is up to you with a selection of delectable restaurants for your choice dining.

Day 4 : Victoria – Chemainus - Squamish – Whistler (2 nights)

Set out for Chemainus, famous for its outdoor murals.  Return to the mainland by ferry and drive along the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway. Board the Sea-to-Sky Gondola and ride all the way to Summit Lodge enjoying sweeping views. This afternoon, arrive in Whistler. 

Day 5 : Whistler Sightseeing and Free Time

Start the morning with a guided walking tour led by a Local Specialist. Learn about the history of the resort during the 2010 Winter Olympics. Next, step into a fascinating world where ancient ways meet modern life at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre. Your Local Specialist, an authentic First Nations ambassador, will greet you with a warm welcome in traditional song. This afternoon is free.

Day 6 : Whistler – Kamloops

Leaving Whistler, continue towards the ski resort of Kamloops for an evening to do as you please.

Day 7 : Kamloops - Rocky Mountain National Park - Banff (2 nights)

Sample the best of Canada's UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. .Arrive at your quintessential mountain resort in Banff National Park for a relaxing two-night stay. Enjoy drinks and a Local Specialist presentation where you will learn about the Royal Canadian Mounted Police from a real life Mountie.

Day 8 : Banff Sightseeing and Free Time

Immerse yourself in the glories of Banff, including Surprise Corner, Bow Falls and hoodoo rock formations. Enjoy a free afternoon before joining your hosts at the Boundry Ranch for a scenic dinner.

Day 9 : Banff – Lake Louise – Jasper (2 nights)

Arrive on the shores of Lake Louise with a short lakeside talk. Get ready for a unique adventure at the Columbia Icefield where you board an Ice Explorer and drive on the massive Athabasca Glacier. Later this afternoon, arrive at the hotel in the heart of Jasper National Park before enjoying a farewell dinner.

Day 10 : Jasper Sightseeing and Free Time

Enjoy an interpretive walk at Maligne Canyon. Then, embark on a narrated cruise on Maligne Lake (seasonal). Stop at Spirit Island, before returning to Jasper, where the rest of the day is free.

Day 11 : Jasper - Mount Robson - Chase

Head west and arrive at Mount Robson, the Rockies' tallest peak. Then stroll the ancestral grounds of the Shuswap people and view a traditional kekuli winter home built by the First Nations people.

Day 12 : Chase – Vancouver

Return back to Vancouver and visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, including the famous Suspension Bridge, Cliffwalk - a series of narrow cantilevered bridges, stairs and platforms following a granite precipice, and Treetops Adventure a series of 7 suspension bridges and platform. This evening, meet with your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner.

Day 13 : Vancouver – Optional Inside Passage Cruise Add-On (7 nights)

If you choose to extend your holiday to include The Inside Passage cruise to Alaska, continue on here.

Enjoy the day on your own until you are transferred to Canada Place where your cruise begins with the Inside Passage. 

Day 14 : Cruise the Inside Passage

With most of Southeast Alaska accessible only by boat or plane cruise the Inside Passage for a unique view. 

Day 15 : Cruise Tracy Arm and Juneau

The dramatic Sawyer Glaciers at the end of Tracy Arm are framed by mountains and bathed in the blue hue of the ice. Arrive in Juneau, where you can shop downtown, kayak, dogsled, raft, or flightsee. 

Day 16 : Skagway, Alaska

Step into the town's colourful past at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. 

Day 17 : Cruise Glacier Bay, Alaska

From the comfort of your ship, enjoy pristine wilderness of Glacier Bay National Park. 

Day 18 : Ketchikan

While ashore, check out the world's largest collection of standing totem poles or an optional guided tour through town or a harbour cruise.

Day 19 : Cruise the Inside Passage

Today is a day of relaxation as you cruise back to Vancouver. 

Day 20 : Depart Vancouver

Sail into Vancouver Harbour this morning. After disembarking, take your transfer to Vancouver International Airport or to the hotel, if you wish to extend your stay. Perhaps you may wish include some time on the Rocky Mountaineer Train or maybe head over to the magnificent Niagara Falls.

Call the travel specialists at Bon Voyage to discuss your perfect Iconic Rockies and Western Canada Tour plus the Inside Passage Cruise adventure.