Globus Grand Western Canada Vacation(CG)
13 Day Tour from Vancouver to Vancouver
Who says you can’t have it all? Certainly not Canadians! From international cities to national parks, snow-dusted summits to vineyard-dotted valleys, dramatic glaciers to soothing hot springs, and the calmest of lakes to the wildest of creatures, Western
Canada presents the greatest range of sights and cities, not to mention mountains! Pack your bags for a variety of adventure as we’ve packed the best of British Columbia and Alberta into one encompassing vacation. On this grand tour of Western Canada, you’ll spend time in the multicultural metropolis of
Vancouver and the British-infused city of
Victoria before trading the pubs of the “garden city” for the peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Devour the majestic scenery of four national parks – Glacier, Yoho,
Banff, and
Jasper – get a taste of resort life in renowned
Whistler, sip your way through the vineyards of charming lakeside Kelowna, and clink your glasses to mountains of fun.
Itinerary (2023)
| Day 1 | ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER, BC |
| | Welcome to Vancouver! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink. |
| Day 2 | VANCOUVER–VICTORIA |
| | VANCOUVER Guided sightseeing includes the waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park. Scenic BC Ferry crossing through the Gulf Islands to Victoria. VICTORIA Orientation drive includes the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. Visit [LF] Butchart Gardens, followed by dinner in the gardens. (B,D) |
| Day 3 | VICTORIA |
| | VICTORIA Free day. (B) ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Victoria with a wildlife and whale-watching marine cruise. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app. |
| Day 4 | VICTORIA–WHISTLER |
| | VICTORIA Scenic BC Ferry crossing on the Strait of Georgia through the Gulf Islands en route to Shannon Falls and Whistler. WHISTLER Free time this afternoon and evening. Enjoy a 2-night stay at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, with classic elegance in a modern alpine setting at the base on Blackcomb Mountain. (B) |
| Day 5 | WHISTLER |
| | WHISTLER Free day. (B) |
| Day 6 | WHISTLER–KAMLOOPS |
| | WHISTLER Private breakfast and traditional welcome at the [LF] Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, dedicated to the history and culture of the First Nation’s people. Scenic drive through the heart of Cariboo region en route to Kamloops. KAMLOOPS Free time this evening. (B) |
| Day 7 | KAMLOOPS–JASPER |
| | KAMLOOPS Scenic drive on Yellowhead Highway past Mount Robson en route to Jasper. JASPER NATIONAL PARK Free time remainder of day. (B,D) |
| Day 8 | JASPER. EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE |
| | JASPER NATIONAL PARK Orientation drive. Free time this evening. MALIGNE LAKE Narrated scenic cruise to Spirit Island. (B) |
| Day 9 | JASPER–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–LAKE LOUISE–BANFF |
| | JASPER NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive on Icefields Parkway en route to Columbia Icefield. COLUMBIA ICEFIELD Scenic Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier with a Glaciologist guide followed by a scenic drive over Athabasca Pass en route to Lake Louise. LAKE LOUISE Free time before driving to Banff National Park for a free evening. (B) |
| Day 10 | BANFF |
| | BANFF NATIONAL PARK Scenic ride on the [LF] Banff Gondola for breakfast atop Sulphur Mountain. Sightseeing in Banff includes Bow Falls. Free time this afternoon before dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) |
| Day 11 | BANFF–GLACIER NATIONAL PARK–KELOWNA |
| | BANFF NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive over Kicking Horse Pass and the Continental Divide en route to Yoho National Park. GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Drive over Rogers Pass en route to Kelowna. KELOWNA Free time this evening. (B) |
| Day 12 | KELOWNA–VANCOUVER |
| | KELOWNA Scenic drive through Fraser Valley and over the Cascade Mountains en route to Vancouver. VANCOUVER Free time this afternoon before a farewell dinner this evening. (B,D) |
| Day 13 | VANCOUVER |
| | Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
Included Globus Meals
Breakfast daily, 4 dinners
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Globus Pricing Details
Gratuities for Tour Director and driver are available for pre-purchase.Any applicable Goods and Service Tax (GST) and/or Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) for Canada are additional. Taxes will be calculated and listed at the time of booking, prior to payment being collected.