Rockies and Rainforests

Continue to Lillooet, known as the land of the Gold Rush Trail and ‘Mile Zero' of the Old Caribou Wagon Road. Leaving Lillooet travel the Duffey Lake Road to Whistler. Be sure to stop at Joffre Lake for breathtaking views of Joffre Glacier. (breakfast included)

This charming alpine resort lies nestled between the world-renowned Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Experience the beauty of this alpine environment from the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, offering expansive views of glaciers, extinct volcanoes, snow-capped peaks and more.

This charming alpine resort lies nestled between the world-renowned Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Experience the beauty of this alpine environment from the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, offering expansive views of glaciers, extinct volcanoes, snow-capped peaks and more.

In pictures

Depart Whistler along the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway to Horseshoe Bay. Highlights along the way include the cascading Shannon Falls and the granite cliffs of Stawamus Chief Rock. At Horseshoe Bay, board the BC Ferry to Nanaimo on Vancouver Island (1hr 45) and continue to the island's wild west coast. En route you may wish to stop and stretch your legs under the towering Douglas firs and cedar trees of Cathedral Grove, before arriving at Pacific Rim National Park.

Today you can enjoy your choice of included excursion from the following options:

Coastal Bear Watch Cruise - search for foraging bears from the comfort and safety of a Zodiac. Black bears roam the shores here at low tide in search of their favourite delicacy, the Rock Crab.
Whale Watching Cruise - cruise through the pristine waters of Clayoquot Sound to view beautiful scenery and wildlife. Depending on the time of year, you may encounter gray whales, humpback whales, sea lions, sea birds and resident bald eagles.
Tofino Food Tour - enjoy 7 delicious tastings from some of Tofino’s best restaurants & food vendors, and discover why this seaside town is home to one of Canada's best food scenes.

After your excursion enjoy some time at leisure - you may wish to walk along the famed Long Beach, with its miles of pristine sandy beach and pounding surf, or explore the coastal rainforest on a selection of well-marked hiking trails.

Today you can enjoy your choice of included excursion from the following options:

Coastal Bear Watch Cruise - search for foraging bears from the comfort and safety of a Zodiac. Black bears roam the shores here at low tide in search of their favourite delicacy, the Rock Crab.
Whale Watching Cruise - cruise through the pristine waters of Clayoquot Sound to view beautiful scenery and wildlife. Depending on the time of year, you may encounter gray whales, humpback whales, sea lions, sea birds and resident bald eagles.
Tofino Food Tour - enjoy 7 delicious tastings from some of Tofino’s best restaurants & food vendors, and discover why this seaside town is home to one of Canada's best food scenes.

After your excursion enjoy some time at leisure - you may wish to walk along the famed Long Beach, with its miles of pristine sandy beach and pounding surf, or explore the coastal rainforest on a selection of well-marked hiking trails.

In pictures

Travel back to the East Coast of Vancouver Island and head south to Victoria. En route stops can be made at the artist community of Chemainus, where you can admire the giant murals which adorn the exterior walls throughout the town and Duncan the 'City of Totems'. If time permits visit the Quw’utsun’ Heritage Village which provides you with an insight into the lives of the northwest coast people (seasonal hours - admission not included).

Today you can enjoy your choice of included excursion from the following options:

Butchart Gardens Admission - this National Historic Site of Canada is renowned for its stunning floral displays set over 55 acres of gardens.
Eat like a Canadian Food Tour - from local ingredients to historic dishes, this tour is a great introduction to Canadian culinary culture. Sip and savour local cuisine, explore the iconic Inner Harbour, and meet the chefs and owners that make Victoria such an exciting culinary hot spot.

The rest of the day is free to explore Victoria at your leisure, with its turn of the century architecture and strong British traditions.

Today you can enjoy your choice of included excursion from the following options:

Butchart Gardens Admission - this National Historic Site of Canada is renowned for its stunning floral displays set over 55 acres of gardens.
Eat like a Canadian Food Tour - from local ingredients to historic dishes, this tour is a great introduction to Canadian culinary culture. Sip and savour local cuisine, explore the iconic Inner Harbour, and meet the chefs and owners that make Victoria such an exciting culinary hot spot.

The rest of the day is free to explore Victoria at your leisure, with its turn of the century architecture and strong British traditions.

In pictures

Leaving Victoria drive north to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal for the 90 minute ferry ride to Tsawwassen. Enjoy the scenery of the Gulf Islands as you cross the Strait of Georgia. From Tsawwassen continue on to downtown Vancouver, where your road trip comes to an end.