GRAND WESTERN CANADA VACATION
13 Day Tour from Vancouver to Vancouver
Availability:
Various dates: May - September, 2022
For details on pricing or to book, contact your local Maritime Travel Advisor.
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.
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
World Heritage Sites are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance. The sites are judged to contain cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.
The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Yoho National Park
MEALS
Breakfast daily, 4 dinners
ITINERARY
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 Butchart Gardens, followed by dinner in the gardens.
Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 3 VICTORIA
VICTORIA Free day.
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.
Breakfast
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.
Breakfast
DAY 5 WHISTLER
WHISTLER Free day.
Breakfast
DAY 6 WHISTLER–KAMLOOPS
WHISTLER Private breakfast and traditional welcome at the 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.
Breakfast
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.
Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 8 JASPER. EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE
JASPER NATIONAL PARK Orientation drive. Free time this evening.
MALIGNE LAKE Narrated scenic cruise to Spirit Island.
Breakfast
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.
Breakfast
DAY 10 BANFF
BANFF NATIONAL PARK Scenic ride on the Banff Gondola for breakfast atop Sulphur Mountain. Sightseeing in Banff includes Bow Falls. Free time this afternoon before dinner at a local restaurant.
Breakfast & Dinner
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.
Breakfast
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.
Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 13 VANCOUVER
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast
TOUR DIRECTOR
*Terms & Conditions:
Tour dates, details and itinerary are subject to change. Tour details are based on a 2022 Tour. Terms and conditions may apply.