Itinerary
- Day 1
Vancouver
Start your day at Canada Place, where you'll get a feel for Vancouver's waterfront right away. After that, head to Gastown to see the famous Steam Clock and walk through the historic cobblestone streets. You'll grab lunch or coffee somewhere along Robson Street while checking out the shops, then make your way to the Vancouver Seawall for a scenic stroll. Next stop is Granville Island's Public Market, where you can browse local goods and art galleries. Later, pass by the Lions Gate Bridge and swing through Chinatown before spending the afternoon in Stanley Park. You'll walk the Seawall there, see the totem poles, climb up to Prospect Point Lookout, and check out the 700-year-old Hollow Tree and Brockton Point Lighthouse. If you've got energy left, there are options to head up Grouse Mountain or visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park (85°F/29°C typical).
- 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
- Visit Canada Place
- Explore Steam Clock in Gastown
- Walk through Gastown
- Stroll Vancouver Seawall
- Browse Granville Island Public Market
- Explore Stanley Park and Seawall
- View totem poles in Stanley Park
- Visit Prospect Point Lookout
- See the 700-year-old Hollow Tree
- Visit Brockton Point Lighthouse
- Entry to Grouse Mountain
- Entry to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Optional Activities
- Ride the Red Skyride at Grouse Mountain
- Cross Capilano Suspension Bridge
- Experience Treetops Adventure canopy walk at Capilano
- Experience Cliffwalk at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
- Shop on Robson Street
- Explore Net Loft Shops and Artisan District at Granville Island
- Attend performing arts or cultural festivals at Granville Island
- Browse shops and restaurants in Gastown
- Photo stop at Girl in a Wetsuit statue
Landmarks/POIs Canada Place Steam Clock Gastown Robson Street Vancouver Seawall Granville Island Public Market Lions Gate Bridge Stanley Park Totem Poles (Stanley Park) Prospect Point Lookout Girl in a Wetsuit statue Hollow Tree Brockton Point Lighthouse Grouse Mountain Capilano Suspension Bridge Park 
- Day 2
Tsawwassen to Victoria
Take the ferry across to Vancouver Island and land in Victoria. Your first major stop is Butchart Gardens, where 22 hectares of seasonal flowers and landscaping spread across the property. You'll spend a good chunk of time here since there's a lot to see. From there, head to Craigdarroch Castle for a tour through the Victorian-era rooms and architecture. Later in the afternoon, walk around Victoria's Inner Harbour where restaurants and shops line the waterfront, and you'll see the iconic Empress Hotel overlooking everything. Check out the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia nearby, then wander through Fisherman's Wharf to catch some local character. Before wrapping up, pass by Victoria's historic Chinatown and the Victoria Cenotaph war memorial (70°F/21°C typical).
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Tsawwassen to Victoria
- Visit The Butchart Gardens
- Tour Craigdarroch Castle
- Explore Inner Harbour
- Visit Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- Visit Empress Hotel
- Explore Fisherman's Wharf
Optional Activities
- Afternoon tea at Grand Empress Hotel
- Board a harbour tour ferry
- Browse shops and restaurants at Inner Harbour
- Explore Victoria's Chinatown National Historic Site
- Browse shops in various stores across Victoria
Landmarks/POIs Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal The 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 
- Day 3
Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler
Drive the Sea to Sky Highway along Howe Sound, where an ocean fjord runs beside the road, and you'll pass through Squamish. Stop at Porteau Cove Provincial Park on the southernmost fjord in North America, then head to Shannon Falls, which is BC's 3rd highest waterfall and well worth seeing. You'll continue on to the historic mining village of Britannia Beach to get a sense of the area's past. Later, roll into Whistler Village in the mountain resort area. Explore the village itself, check out Whistler Olympic Plaza from the 2010 Winter Games, and if time allows, see Brandywine Falls, a 70-metre waterfall nearby. If you've got interest, Whytecliff Park offers hiking trails and beach access to round out the day (65°F/18°C typical).
Included Activities
- Drive Sea to Sky Highway
- Visit Porteau Cove Provincial Park
- Visit Shannon Falls Provincial Park
- Explore Britannia Beach
- Explore Whistler Village
- Visit Whistler Olympic Plaza
- Visit Brandywine Falls Provincial Park
- Visit Whytecliff Park
Optional Activities
- Scuba diving at Porteau Cove Provincial Park
- Walk to Shannon Falls
- Hiking in Brandywine Falls Provincial Park
- Picnicking in Brandywine Falls Provincial Park
- Mountain biking in Brandywine Falls Provincial Park
- Hiking trails at Whytecliff Park
- Explore beach and island area at Whytecliff Park
- Family picnic at Whytecliff Park
- Scuba diving at Whytecliff Park
- ATV guided tour in Whistler
- Snowmobile guided tour in Whistler
- Scenic seaplane flight over ancient volcanoes and glaciers
- Relax in heated pools at local spa
Landmarks/POIs Sea to Sky Highway Howe Sound Squamish Porteau Cove Provincial Park Shannon Falls Provincial Park Britannia Beach Whistler Village Whistler Olympic Plaza Brandywine Falls Provincial Park Brandywine Falls Whytecliff Park 
