Vancouver Trip Overview
Travel the paths less travelled. This small intimate tour will have you explore some of the most stunning and less crowded areas Western Canada has to offer. From the pearl of the Pacific, Vancouver, you will travel into Canada’s only desert and explore the Okanagan Valley with its orchards and vineyards before travelling through ever-changing landscapes into the land of mountains, valleys and hot springs when entering the Kootenays. Finish this unique tour with some of Western Canada’s greatest highlights like exploring the Icefields Parkway, lakes like Emerald or Moraine Lake (seasonal) and our best-known mountain town, Banff, before we drop you off in Calgary.
Please note that aspects of the itinerary are subject to change due to unforeseen circumastance.
Additional Info
Duration: 7 days
Starts: Vancouver, Canada
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Travel the paths less travelled. This small intimate tour will have you explore some of the most stunning and less crowded areas Western Canada has to offer. From the pearl of the Pacific, Vancouver, you will travel into Canada’s only desert and explore the Okanagan Valley with its orchards and vineyards before travelling through ever-changing landscapes into the land of mountains, valleys and hot springs when entering the Kootenays. Finish this unique tour with some of Western Canada’s greatest highlights like exploring the Icefields Parkway, lakes like Emerald or Moraine Lake (seasonal) and our best-known mountain town, Banff, before we drop you off in Calgary.
Please note that aspects of the itinerary are subject to change due to unforeseen circumastance.
Itinerary
Day 1: Vancouver – Osoyoos
Stop At: Canada Place Building 780-999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3C1 Canada
9:00am: Depart Vancouver from Canada Place Head along the lesser travelled Highway 3 through Manning Park and into the Southern Okanagan Valley Along the way stop for little hikes, fascinating landscape and an abundance of orchards. Stop at Spotted Lake for an amazing photo opportunity of a unique natural phenomenon Upon arrival at your hotel, make yourself comfortable by the lake and enjoy the unique landscape of Canada’s only desert.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Osoyoos
Day 2: Discover the Okanagan Valley
Stop At: Okanagan Valley, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
Breakfast at your hotel.
Visit the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre to learn more about (pronounced in-ka-meep) fascinating stories of Canada’s only desert and share in the rich living culture of the Okanagan people.
Enjoy a wine tasting at Nk’Mip Cellars.
The evening at leisure to enjoy your hotel and the lake.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Osoyoos
Day 3: Osoyoos – Nelson
Stop At: Kootenay Lake, 225 Hall St Nelson, BC, British Columbia V1L 5X4 Canada
Breakfast at your hotel.
Stop at Anarchist Mountain Lookout for amazing farewell views over Osoyoos and the mountain range.
Head into the Kootenay Region of British Columbia – mountains, valleys and hot springs await.
Visit Kokanee Creek Provincial Park, bordering the West arm of Kootenay Lake.
Explore the charming town of Nelson on a tour of the city.
The remainder of the day is at your leisure
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Nelson
Day 4: Nelson – Waterton Lakes National Park
Stop At: Waterton Lakes National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta
Breakfast included at your hotel.
Travel through the Purcell Mountains before entering the vast landscape of the rolling prairies.
Arrive in Waterton Lakes National Park where you check in to your hotel.
The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Waterton Lakes
Day 5: Explore Waterton Lakes National Park
Stop At: Waterton Lakes National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta
Breakfast included at your hotel.
Enjoy a scenic cruise on Upper Waterton Lake through the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park.
This afternoon, join your guide for a short hike of the area.
The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Waterton Lakes
Day 6: Waterton Lakes – Calgary
Stop At: Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
Breakfast included at your hotel.
Visit Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site that preserves and interprets over 6,000 years of Plains Buffalo culture.
City Tour of Calgary upon arrival.
Visit Calgary Tower to marvel at the stunning city views and Rocky Mountains in the distance.
Check-in to your hotel.
The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Calgary
Day 7: End of Trip
Stop At: Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
Breakfast included at your hotel.
Check-out at your leisure for your trip home or to continue your Canada Adventure.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
