About your tour
- Overnight in some of the finest resorts
in the Canadian Rockies - including 2-night stays at the Fairmont
Jasper Park Lodge and the Fairmont Banff Springs.
- View Victoria Glacier and the emerald
waters of Lake Louise.
- Venture off on the Sulphur Mountain
Gondola for an incredible ride that offers magnificent views of
Banff and the Rockies.
- Stop at the Columbia
Icefields for a special ride in a snocoach (weather permitting)
across this mass of glacial ice which is over 1,000 feet thick.
Uniquely
Collette
Butchart
Gardens
In the late 1800's, a concrete merchant named
Robert Pim Butchart ventured out to western Canada in search of
limestone, an essential ingredient for his cement producing
business. He moved his family to
Vancouver Island, where he opened a processing facility adjacent to
his home. After many successful years in
business, his limestone quarry became barren, and Mr. Butchart was
left with a gigantic hole in his backyard.
He and his wife Jenny had a plan - fill
the floor of the quarry with soil, and create a gigantic sunken
garden. As she began planting flowers, he
began adding a collection of birds, and a colourful display began
to take shape.
Soon, word began to spread about this
magnificent piece of landscape. Since the
1920's, more than 1 million nature lovers have made a pilgrimage to
see this spectacle. When you tour British
Columbia with Collette Worldwide Holidays, you too will have an
opportunity to visit this palatial park.
Stroll through 50 acres of beautiful plants and colourful flowers
and admire the Butcharts' hard work and creativity.
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Your itinerary
Day 1: Calgary, Alberta - Tour Begins
Join Collette Worldwide Holidays as you
explore the beautiful resorts of the Canadian Rockies. (D)
Day 2: Calgary - Lake Louise - Banff
Your day begins with a stop at the Canadian
Olympic Park, home to the 1988 Winter Olympics.
Next, cross the Continental Divide, visit spectacular
Moraine Lake, and view the incredible Valley of the Ten
Peaks. Visit spectacular
Lake Louise, where you have the opportunity to view Victoria
Glacier and the emerald waters of Lake Louise.
Enjoy some free time to walk along this beautiful lake and
enjoy the majestic mountains. This
afternoon depart for Banff where you will behold the awesome beauty
of Bow Falls. Your home
for the next two nights is the magnificent Fairmont Banff Springs,
known as the "Castle in the Mountains." (B, D)
Day 3: Banff
This morning you venture off to the Sulphur
Mountain Gondola for an incredible ride that offers magnificent
views of Banff and the Rockies. The
balance of the day is yours to independently explore beautiful
Banff or shop in the charming boutiques in town.
Whatever you choose, you are sure to find a town steeped in
an irresistible blend of charm, grace and beauty.
(B)
Day 4: Banff - Icefields Parkway -
Jasper
A wonderful day of sightseeing is in store
for you while en route to Jasper. Journey
along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway: behold lovely
waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs and
snowcapped mountain ranges. Stop at the
Columbia Icefields for a special ride in a snocoach (weather
permitting) across this mass of glacial ice which is over 1,000
feet thick. Continuing up the parkway, you
may see bears, furry marmots and stately elk.
Stop at Athabasca Falls before arriving at your home for
the next two nights, the wonderful Fairmont Jasper Park
Lodge.
(B, D)
Day 5: Jasper
This morning visit Maligne
Lake, one of the prettiest bodies of water in the Canadian Rockies.
Here you will have the opportunity to enjoy a cruise featuring
beautiful views of Spirit Island. The
remainder of your afternoon is at leisure to shop and explore
Jasper's quaint main street or enjoy the amenities at your
world-famous resort. Tonight you have the
option to spend a unique evening dining on Whistler Mountain and
enjoying a presentation on the wildlife of this region and the
amazing natural wonders of Alberta from a local expert. (B)
Day 6: Jasper - Sun Peaks, British
Columbia
Depart Jasper and head for one of the most
scenic regions of British Columbia, Sun Peaks.
En route, a stop will be made at stunning Maligne Canyon
before following the Yellowhead Highway.
Pass Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at over
12,000 feet above sea level. Continue along the Thompson River
before arriving in the resort town of Sun Peaks for an overnight at
the Delta Sun Peaks Resort. (B, D)
Day 7: Sun Peaks - Victoria
On your way to Victoria, drive through the
heart of British Columbia and discover lush forests surrounded by
spectacular mountains. Later, travel
aboard the BC Ferry for a spectacular cruise through the Gulf
Islands to Vancouver Island to arrive at the capital of British
Columbia, the Old English-styled Victoria.
(B, D)
Day 8: Victoria
This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of
charming Victoria. This afternoon you may choose to explore the
Inner Harbour, the Empress Hotel, or the Royal BC
Museum. (B)
Day 9: Victoria - Vancouver
This morning visit Butchart Gardens and
stroll through their 50-acre display of colourful gardens.
Then, board the ferry back to Vancouver
where you will experience the splendour of the city with a
sightseeing tour that begins at Stanley Park. Visit Chinatown and
the waterfront area before ending in Gastown, Vancouver's
turn-of-the-century pedestrian mall filled with pubs, restaurants,
art galleries, specialty stores, and the world-famous steam-powered
clock. (B,
D)
Day 10: Vancouver - Tour Ends
Day 11: Arrive UK
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