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Day 1
U.K. – Calgary to Banff (82 miles)

Your Canada holiday starts with a flight by Air Canada from London Heathrow to Calgary. Pick up your hire car and leaving Calgary behind, you will set your sights o­n the magnificent Rocky Mountains. Experience the majesty of the mountains as you first travel through the foothills and then enter Banff National Park where the craggy peaks look larger the closer you get. After you have arrived in the bustling town of Banff, the remainder of the day is free to explore its charms.

Overnights(3): Buffalo Mountain Resort - Banff

Days 2-3
Banff National Park Banff National Park is a stunning wilderness and your outdoor playground for the day. Enjoy a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain for some panoramic views, visit the Cave and Basin, hike along o­ne of the groomed trails or stroll through the town site of Banff to shop in the many boutiques and shops.

Drive to Jasper via the spectacular Icefields Parkway, said to be o­ne of the most scenic routes in the entire world. We suggest a stop at Peyto Lake and a visit to Maligne Canyon in Jasper National Park. At the Columbia Icefield, take an optional ‘snocoach’ ride o­nto the massive glacier and experience the thrill of walking o­n centuries-old glacial ice. After this exciting experience return to the road for the final stretch to the resort town of Jasper .

Overnights(2): Chateau Jasper - Jasper

Day 5

Jasper National Park

Drive the scenic Yellowhead Highway to Wells Gray Park. Before leaving the Rocky Mountains you will encounter o­ne of its most spectacular sights, the mist shrouded peak of Mount Robson. The highest peak in the Rockies can be seen for miles as you wind your way south through a vast unspoiled landscape. A visit to the volcano-shaped wilderness of Wells Gray Provincial Park is worth the detour. Explore the park’s mineral springs, serene lakes, dormant volcanoes and rushing falls. Not to be missed are the towering Helmcken Falls near the entrance to the park .

Overnight(1): Helmcken Falls Lodge - Clearwater.

Day 7
Wells Gray Park to Gold Bridge (219 miles)
This morning perhaps visit the Yellowhead Museum for a taste of frontier life or Spahats Creek Park before travelling through the ‘Lakes Country’ region. As you follow the Cariboo Highway south, you will visit towns and villages that echo the past, as this route was travelled by gold seekers and traders during the famous Cariboo Gold Rush of the late 1800s. Be prepared for the largest log lodge in the West: Tyax Mountain Resort. Here you will be able to indulge in all your adventurous dreams. Everything from bird and wildlife watching to horseback riding, mountain biking and gold panning.
Overnights(3): Tyax Resort - Gold Bridge

Day 8 - 9 
Gold Bridge
Enjoy your day in Gold Bridge where you will find a unique combination of wilderness, outdoor adventure and first-class facilities. You can discover the surrounding area o­n a hiking excursion o­n o­ne of the many eco trails.

Included Activity
Tyax Mountain Lake Resort offers an amazing recreation package, and you can choose from a wide selection of activities to create an exciting and funfilled day. Go horseback riding into the backcountry, canoe down a scenic waterway or enjoy a guided hike with a chance to see bears, moose and wolves. Why not try your hand at Rodeo or archery, or relive the pioneering days and pan for gold in a riverbed .

Day 10
Gold Bridge to Whistler (82 miles)
Start early today to allow yourself as much time as possible in the premier resort town of Whistler. The winding road leads through an arid landscape that gradually changes to lush forests lined with snowcapped mountain ranges. o­nce in Whistler, play a round of golf in the shadow of towering mountains, hike along endless trails and high alpine meadows, ride o­n horseback past spectacular glaciers or whitewater raft down o­ne of the turbulent rivers. You may wish just to relax in the enchanting setting of the pedestrian village and enjoy the boutiques, restaurants and cafés.
Overnight(1): Delta Whistler Village Suites - Whistler.

Day 11
Whistler to Pacific Rim National Park (194 miles land-only)

Travel the Sea-to-Sky Highway through a landscape carved out by glaciers and edged by craggy fjords. After a brief stop at Shannon Falls continue to Horseshoe Bay where you will board a ferry (included) to sail across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island. Your drive to the Pacific Coast will take you through ancient rainforests and provincial parks. You are venturing into true wildlife territory here, and you might even catch a glimpse of bears, deer or wolves. The Pacific Rim National Park is a marvel of ecological and geographical diversity as you will see as you pass through dense rainforests, steep ravines and windswept beaches .

Overnights(2): Water's Edge Resort - Ucluelet

Day 12
Pacific Rim National Park

Your day is at leisure to explore the rugged coastline along the network of hiking trails or walk the shoreline of Long Beach in search of shells and driftwood.

This morning’s drive will take you back to the east coast of Vancouver Island. En route you might want to visit Horne Lake Caves or Cathedral Cove. The coastal road winds through quaint seaside towns and the murals of Chemainus and the quaint Quw’utsun’ Cultural and Conference Centre in Duncan are well worth the visit. The day winds down in Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. This beautiful city has a fascinating maritime heritage and has carefully preserved its colonial charm. Enjoy an included mini-cruise o­n B.C. Ferries guiding you around the many Gulf Islands through the Strait of Georgia to mainland British Columbia. Return your hire car to the downtown depot. The rest of the day is at your leisure to enjoy the stores, parks, restaurants, theatres and other attractions of downtown Vancouver.

Overnights(3): Coast Coal Harbour Hotel - Vancouver

Days 14-15
Vancouver

You have two days to tour Vancouver and the surrounding area. Situated in a magnificent setting among the sea, the beaches, the harbour and the steep Coast Mountains, Vancouver is considered to be the “Jewel” of North America’s Pacific Coast. Explore its cosmopolitan atmosphere with its diverse cultural, recreational, shopping and dining facilities that appeal to all tastes.

Day 17
Arrive UK.

You can add an 8 day/7 night Alaska cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line to this itinerary for full details or call 0800-988-4611

SPECIAL OFFERS
1) Enjoy a Toronto and Niagara Falls add-on for £349 per person.
Price includes internal scheduled flights, airport taxes, return airport coach transfers from Toronto Airport to your centrally located hotel, 2 nights accommodation at a 4-star hotel and a full day sightseeing tour to Niagara Falls including a boat ride o­n the Maid of Mist (seasonal) and lunch.

2) Enjoy a Montreal and Quebec City add-on for £329 per person.
Price includes internal scheduled flights, airport taxes, return airport coach transfers from MontrealAirport to your centrally located hotel, 2 nights accommodation at a 4-star hotel and a full day sightseeing tour to Quebec City.

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UPGRADE YOUR FLIGHT TO EXECUTIVE FIRST FROM ECONOMY CLASS

Air Canada's award winning Executive-First Class operates from London (Heathrow). All seats convert to sleeper beds arranged in a two abreast layout. Upgraded meals are o­n offer with a choice of three main courses accompanied by fine wines. In-flight entertainment is provided by individual monitors with a choice of 6 video channels and 10 audio channels. Separate desks at Heathrow speed you through check-in and the Fast Track service speeds you through Security. You can relax in the Maple Leaf lounges who provide complimentary drinks and snacks prior to take-off.


BRITISH MIDLAND ECONOMY CLASS DOMESTIC ADD-ONS - fares from £139 return including tax.
Available in conjunction with your trans-atlantic Air Canada flights between London and to/from Aberdeen, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester. Details o­n request.

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