Itinerary
- Day 1
Vancouver to Whistler
You'll drive north on the Sea to Sky Highway, a route that winds right along the coast with mountains rising up on one side. First stop is Porteau Cove Provincial Park where you can walk along the water and see the rock formations. After that, Shannon Falls comes into view with its dramatic cascade dropping down the cliff face. The drive continues through Britannia Beach, a former mining town that's got some interesting history if you want to stop and poke around. By the time you reach Whistler Village, you'll have covered some really varied scenery. Depending on what you're in the mood for, you could do an ATV tour through the backcountry, try a snowmobile ride if there's snow, take a seaplane flight for views from above, or just relax at one of the spas in the village.
- Start point
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Travelers can enter their own pickup location, We can pickup from some Air B&B locations. We also pickup from the Rocky Mountain Station and other Railway Stations)
Included Activities
- Drive along Sea to Sky Highway
- Stop at Porteau Cove Provincial Park
- Visit Shannon Falls Provincial Park
- Stop at Britannia Beach
- Arrive at Whistler Village Square
- Visit Whistler Olympic Plaza
- Stop at Brandywine Falls Provincial Park
- Stop at Whytecliff Park
Optional Activities
- ATV guided tour
- Snowmobile guided tour
- Scenic seaplane flight over ancient volcanoes and glaciers
- Relaxation at heated pools at local spa
Landmarks Sea to Sky Highway Howe Sound Squamish Porteau Cove Provincial Park Shannon Falls Provincial Park Britannia Beach Whistler Village Square Whistler Olympic Plaza Brandywine Falls Provincial Park Whytecliff Park - Day 2
Vancouver to Victoria
Start your day catching the ferry from Tsawwassen to Vancouver Island, which takes a couple hours and gives you time to settle in. Once you arrive in Victoria, head straight to Butchart Gardens where you can walk through the different garden areas and see how they're landscaped. From there, make your way to Craigdarroch Castle, a Victorian mansion that's got all the period details and history. During lunch or after, you can walk around the Inner Harbour area, check out the Victoria Cenotaph, and stroll through Fisherman's Wharf if you want something more casual and local feeling. Chinatown National Historic Site is worth a walk through to see the architecture and shops. Make sure you leave enough time to get back to the ferry terminal before your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry ride from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to Victoria
- Visit Butchart Gardens
- Visit Craigdarroch Castle
- Stop at Inner Harbour
- View Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- Pass by Victoria Cenotaph
- Stop at Empress Hotel
- Visit Fisherman's Wharf
- Pass by The Homecoming Statue
- Pass by Victoria's Chinatown National Historic Site
- Return ferry from Swartz Bay
Optional Activities
- Afternoon tea at Grand Empress Hotel
- Harbour tour ferry
Landmarks Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal Butchart Gardens Craigdarroch Castle Inner Harbour Legislative Assembly of British Columbia Victoria Cenotaph Empress Hotel Fisherman's Wharf The Homecoming Statue Victoria's Chinatown National Historic Site Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - Day 3
Vancouver
Your Vancouver day hits the major spots around the city. Start at Canada Place by the waterfront, then head into Gastown to find the historic Steam Clock, which actually works and shoots off steam on the hour. The whole Gastown neighborhood has cobblestone streets and old buildings, so you'll spend time just walking around there. Later, get down to the Vancouver Seawall for a walk or bike ride along the water with water and mountain views. Granville Island Public Market is great for lunch or snacks, and you can browse all the vendor stalls and local goods. Stanley Park is massive, so you'll want to see the totem poles, the Hollow Tree which is a massive old tree, and head up to Prospect Point Lookout for views across the harbor. If you've got energy left, Grouse Mountain offers either a drive or hike to the top, and Capilano Suspension Bridge Park lets you walk across a cable bridge strung between old growth trees.
- End point
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Travelers can enter their own Drop off location. We can Drop off from some Air B&B locations. We also drop off at the Rocky Mountain Station and other Railway Stations.)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Canada Place
- View Steam Clock
- Explore Gastown
- Walk Vancouver Seawall
- Browse Granville Island Public Market
- Explore Stanley Park
- View Totem Poles
- Visit Prospect Point Lookout
- See Hollow Tree
- Visit Brockton Point Lighthouse
- Ride Grouse Mountain Red Skyride
- Cross Capilano Suspension Bridge
- Walk Capilano Treetops Adventure
- Experience Capilano Cliffwalk
Optional Activities
- Pass by Robson Street shopping
- Pass by Lions Gate Bridge viewing
- Pass by Chinatown exploration
- Pass by Girl in a Wetsuit statue
Landmarks Canada Place Steam Clock Gastown Robson Street Vancouver Seawall Granville Island Lions Gate Bridge Chinatown Stanley Park Totem Poles Prospect Point Lookout Girl in a Wetsuit Hollow Tree Brockton Point Lighthouse Grouse Mountain Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
