Day 2
Vancouver
Renowned as o­ne of the most beautiful cities in the world, Vancouver is home to spectacular natural scenery with breathtaking views in each and every direction, has a bustling metropolitan core and boasts o­ne of the mildest climates in Canada. There are numerous attractions, all within easy reach of downtown; visit Stanley Park, Gastown, Chinatown and Granville Island with its craft workshops and superb restaurants. For a stunning vista of Vancouver and its harbour, take the gondola up Grouse Mountain.

Day 3
Vancouver – Victoria (42 miles, excluding ferry)
Pick up your car from downtown Vancouver and head south to Tsawwassen for the ferry through the beautiful Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island and the capital of British Columbia, Victoria.
Overnights(2): Victoria

Day 4
Victoria
Enjoy the included whale-watching cruise and spend some time exploring the city of Victoria, which is situated o­n the southern tip of Vancouver Island and renowned for its charming ambience. Sometimes referred to as the “garden city” Victoria has a bustling harbour and numerous heritage buildings. Visit the beautiful Butchart Gardens and explore the harbour area by horse drawn carriage or stroll amongst the narrow streets and markets. The majestic Parliament Buildings and the Fairmont Empress o­n the Inner Harbour are historic landmarks recognised worldwide.

Day 5
Victoria – Campbell River (183 miles)
Head north out of Victoria. A visit to Duncan, with its significant collection of over 80 totem poles, is to be recommended. Chemainus is also worthy of a visit. o­nce in the town, follow the footprints to view the internationally acclaimed wall murals. Each mural features a part of Chemainus' heritage as well as individuals and cultures from the history of the town. Big, detailed, and colourful, the murals cover the sides of buildings so that you have to stand well back to appreciate them. Continue northwest to Campbell River.
Overnight(1): Campbell River

Day 6
Campbell River – Port Hardy (156 miles)
Campbell River has been renowned as the Salmon Capital of the World for over a century, a reputation that has been built o­n world-class fishing in spectacular settings. The town has a highly acclaimed museum featuring pioneer and First Nations history and art, and is worth a visit or for something different, try snorkelling with salmon. In the afternoon continue north to Port Hardy.
Overnight(1): Port Hardy

Day 7
Inside Passage Cruise
An early morning departure from Port Hardy for the 15 hour cruise through the Inside Passage to Prince Rupert o­n BC Ferries’ flagship, the “Queen of the North”. There are a number of restaurants o­n board, as well as a licensed buffet bar and a lounge with reclining seats to enable you to fully enjoy the constantly changing vista of mountains, fjords, wildlife and passing ships.
Overnights(2): Prince Rupert

Day 8
Prince Rupert
Spend the day exploring the “City of Rainbows” and the surrounding area. The Historic Museum of Northern BC documents the area's fascinating history. A short drive takes you to Port Edward, o­ne of the oldest fishing communities o­n the northern BC coast. For an authentic glimpse of the pioneer coastal lifestyle visit the North Pacific Cannery Museum, built in 1889, this is the oldest surviving cannery o­n the coast.

Day 9
Prince Rupert – Smithers (222 miles)
Leaving Prince Rupert, follow the Skeena River inland. Continue through the Seven Sisters Provincial Park to Hazelton where a visit to Ksan Historic Village is recommended. Found in the territory of the First Nation Gitxsan People the village, and its associated museum, stand where the village of Gitanmaax has existed for centuries. Your route now takes you south, through the dramatic Moricetown Canyon, to Smithers.
Overnight(1): Smithers

Day 10
Smithers – Prince George (315 miles)
Following the course of the Bulkley and Endako Rivers, today’s drive takes you to the former fur trading, and now logging town of Prince George. Take a detour to Fort St James to visit the National Historic Park. Established in 1806 as a fur trading post by the explorer Simon Fraser, the fort has been restored to its 1896 condition to recreate the atmosphere of o­ne of the oldest townships in northern British Columbia.

Overnight(1): Prince George

Day 11
Prince George – Jasper (233 miles)
Head southeast, following the Fraser River, to Jasper. Pass Tete Jaune Cache (Tete Jaune means "yellow head" in French, and comes from the nickname given to Pierre Bostonais, an Iroquois guide and fur trapper of the early 1800's who had light coloured hair. The word Cache originates from this area where furs were stored, or cached). Continue to Jasper viewing Mount Robson, at 3954 m. the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, and Mount Terry Fox before entering Alberta and Jasper National Park.
Overnights(2): Jasper

Day 12
Jasper
Enjoy a day at leisure to delight in the peaceful, magnificent surroundings of Jasper National Park. A showcase of glacial blue lakes, long ridge-top hikes, canyons and a world-class golf resort, the town of Jasper is a sleepy sanctuary, known as a refuge for bighorn sheep, elk, deer and moose - all of which have been spotted wandering its streets. A trip to the exquisite Maligne Lake, the second largest glacier-fed lake in the Rockies, is well recommended where a cruise will take you past glacier-studded mountain peaks to world-famous Spirit Island.

Day 13
Jasper – Banff (173 miles)
Today drive through some stunning scenery as you travel along the Icefields Parkway. En route visit the Columbia Icefield, the largest accumulation of snow and ice in the Rockies and take the ‘snocoach’ ride o­nto the Athabasca Glacier. Lake Louise, in its idyllic setting and with mountain goats o­n Mount Fairview, is also worth a stop.
Overnights(2): Banff

Day 14
Banff
Banff nestles amidst the glory of the Canadian Rockies. With a wealth of attractions, ranging from the Hot Springs to the gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain, Banff boasts an attractive main street with numerous cafes and craft shops.

Day 15
Banff – Calgary (74 miles)
A leisurely drive to Calgary for, perhaps, some last minute souvenir hunting or a visit to o­ne of the Historic Parks before dropping your hire car at the airport in time to catch your overnight flight back to the U.K.

Day 16
Arrive UK

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