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Vancouver
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Surrounded by the waters of the Pacific Ocean and nestled alongside the Coast Mountain Range, Vancouver is home to spectacular natural scenery and many attractions. Visit Stanley Park, Granville Island or the historic Gastown area. Try some of the excellent prepared seafood speciaiities in one of the many restaurants in the evening.
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Vancouver – Powell River
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Leave Vancouver and drive along the beautiful Sunshine Coast. You need to cross various Ocean Inlets – using small interisland ferry connections. Arrive in Powell River during the afternoon. The area provides some excellent backroads for offroading. Overnight at the historic oceanfront Lund Hotel.
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Powell River
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Explore the area: Enjoy various hiking and kayaking opportunities, visit waterfalls or take a boatride into the remote fjords and inlets. The area boosts also excellent saltwater fishing on salmon. Try some delicious fresh oysters – harvested in the area. Overnight Powell River.
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Powell River – Port Hardy
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On your way to Port Hardy, make sure to stop-by at Telegraph Cove. The pictureque "boardwalk village" with the whole community raised on wooden stilts over the waters offers great whale watching tours. Arrive at Port Hardy. The important ferry terminal is serving remote coastal communities and the famous Inside Passage.
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Discovery Passage Ferry
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The ferry follows BC's rugged coastline to remote native or fishing settlements. During layovers get to know the way of living in the First Nation Communities of McLoughlin Bay and Shearwater. Depends on the ferry schedule you may overnigh onboard the ferry or in Bella Coola.
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Tweedsmuir Park Area
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Continue your journey on the rugged Bella Coola Gravel Highway into Tweedsmuir Park. Still virtually undiscovered, a land of mystery where wild nature, ancient cultures and everyday adventure co-exist. Overnight: Chilko Lake Resort
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Tweedsmuir Park Area
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The Tweedsmuir Park provides unparalled outdoor activities. Capture its stunning natural beauty during a hiking trip, fishing tour or in wilderness photography. Unique riding and eco adventures take you to remote places seldom visited. Overnight: Chilko Lake Resort
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Tweedsmuir - Williams Lake
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Travel through sparkling ranch land and forested areas until you reach Williams Lake - home of the famous Williams Lake Stampede (July). This major service hub for the Cariboo Region offers a comfortable blend of urban living and easy going western charm. Overnight.
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Williams Lake – Wells Gray
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Continue your journey through the Cariboo & Chilcotin region on the historic Gold Rush Trail to Wells Gray Park, famous for its waterfalls, the colorful alpine flower meadows within Trophy Mountains (July & August) and wildlife viewing. Overnight at the park entrance.
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Wells Gray - Jasper
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Travel towards the Canadian Rockies, past Blue River and Valemount. Stopover at Mount Robson Park with the highest peak in West Canada. After a short drive you’ll arrive in Jasper. Time to visit the area attractions or to attend a leisurely rafting trip on the Athasca River.
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Jasper Nat’l Park
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Jasper is located admist the most beautiful wilderness of the Rocky Mountains. In the morning visit Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake and glacier-fed Maligne Lake. From here you may take a scenic cruise to Spirit Island. Don’t miss with the Jasper tramway to the top of Whistler Mountain (Elevation 2277 meters) with a spectacular 360-degree view of Jasper National Park.
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Jasper - Banff
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One of the world's greatest mountain highways, the Icefields Parkway offers outstanding viewpoints and wildlife observation. At the mighty Columbia Icefield you can take a Snocoach tour onto the Athabasca Glacier for an awe-inspiring experience.
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Banff Nat’l Park
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Banff National Park offers spectacular mountain scenery and many attractions. Visit today the Upper Hot Springs, Bow Falls, the Hoodoos or play golf in front of the Banff Springs Hotel. Well worth is the gondola ride to the Top of Sulphur Mountain.
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Banff – Waterton
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Travel towards the Canadian Rockies, past Blue River and Valemount. Stopover at Mount Robson Park with the highest peak in West Canada. After a short drive you’ll arrive in Jasper. Time to visit the area attractions or to attend a leisurely rafting trip on the Athasca River.
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Waterton Lakes Nat’l Park
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Jasper is located admist the most beautiful wilderness of the Rocky Mountains. In the morning visit Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake and glacier-fed Maligne Lake. From here you may take a scenic cruise to Spirit Island. Don’t miss with the Jasper tramway to the top of Whistler Mountain (Elevation 2277 meters) with a spectacular 360-degree view of Jasper National Park.
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Glacier Nat’l Park
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One of the world's greatest mountain highways, the Icefields Parkway offers outstanding viewpoints and wildlife observation. At the mighty Columbia Icefield you can take a Snocoach tour onto the Athabasca Glacier for an awe-inspiring experience.
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Glacier Nat’l Park
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Banff National Park offers spectacular mountain scenery and many attractions. Visit today the Upper Hot Springs, Bow Falls, the Hoodoos or play golf in front of the Banff Springs Hotel. Well worth is the gondola ride to the Top of Sulphur Mountain.
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Glacier Natl Park - Kimberley
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Kimberley is a unique “Bavarian Style City within the Rockies” and located in the southeastern corner of BC. The heart of Kimberley is called “The Platzl” with unique shops, restaurants and the largest Cuckoo Clock in Canada. The area provides some outstanding golf courts. Overnight.
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Kimberley – New Denver
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On beautiful Slocan Lake and within the Selkirk Mountains New Denver offers a variety of watersport and hiking opportunities. Some Ghost Towns (Retallack & Sandon) are easily accessible.
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New Denver – Manning Park
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Manning Park is located in the heart of the Cascade Mountains and offers a variety of outdoor activities such as: hiking, canoeing, mountain biking and birding. Overnight within the park.
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Manning Park - Vancouver
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Take Trans Canada Highway #1 via Hope to Vancouver – appr. 3-hours driving time -. Return your rental car at the airport. End of tour.
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