Canadian Parks West

Canadian Rockies | Pacific Rim National Park

The name pretty much sums it up. Five National and Provincial Parks all dazzle with the mind-blowing good looks you'd expect from the Canadian Rockies and the rugged coastal beauty of Vancouver Island Add in river rafting, hot springs and an optional whale watching adventure for a whole bunch of larger-than-life experiences.

Included Highlights

> 2-day overnight wilderness canoe trip (prior experience not necessary)
> Scenic Vancouver Island ferry
> Wildlife viewing
> Scenic walks and hikes
> Sightseeing in Calgary, Vancouver, Victoria and Seattle
> Yoho, Banff, Jasper and Pacific Rim National Parks
> Wells Grey Provincial Park

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Itinerary / Highlights

Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local conditions and passenger requests vary, no two trips will ever be the same. With the guidance of your Trek Leader you may modify certain nightstops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!

This tour may operate in either direction.

Day: 1-2 Seattle, Cascades & Okanagan Valley
Heading straight out from Seattle, alpine meadows, tall pines and huge hunks of rock topped with a hefty dollop of snow welcomes you to the Cascades on your first day. Next up is the rich Okanagan valley packing orchards, vineyards and nigh on every outdoor pursuit going. Welcome to Canada!
Accommodation: Camping included

Day: 3 Yoho National Park
View the alpine meadows of Mt. Revelstoke en route to the wonder of Yoho National Park and the Canadian Rockies. Hike among the mirrored lakes, grizzled peaks and some of Canada's highest waterfalls. Or, for the truly adventurous, raft the aptly named Kicking Horse River.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day: 4-6 Banff National Park
Explore show-stopping trails in the footfalls or horse tracks of the pioneers who came before you. Mountain bike across the bumpy terrain or hover above by helicopter for a bird's-eye view. One dunk in the hot springs and a drink or two later, you'll be sleeping like a log.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day: 7 Calgary
This one-time Mountie outpost sure mixes it up. Socialise with the student contingent, embrace the frontier feel in spit-and-sawdust saloons or hang out at the world's biggest public skate park.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day: 8 Lake Louise
A nickname like the "gem of the Rockies" is a lot to live up to, but it's no sweat for Lake Louise. The imposing chateau looks on as mountains cluster round the turquoise surface. As for you, well, you could always hike out to the Plain-of-Six-Glaciers or inspect the scene by paddle power on an optional canoe trip.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day: 9-10 Jasper National Park
The widescreen scenery keeps on coming. The Icefields Parkway provides a peach of a drive through panoramic views of endless valleys, sheer ridges, glaciers and spruce forests - truly one of the world's ultimate drives. Jasper's wildlife puts up a fight for your attention too; the sharp-eyed may glimpse grizzlies, wolves or caribou. This sprawling natural expanse offers bike trails, helicopter flights and ice-walks through the most spectacular scenery that the Canadian Rockies offers.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day: 11-12 Wells Grey Provinvial Park
Life jacket, paddle, sense of adventure? Check. Drive through secluded Wells Gray to the end of the road and our awaiting canoes, where we overnight on the shores of Clearwater Lake. Nature surely never felt closer than on your included outback canoe trip. A unique and unforgettable experience!
Accommodation: Camping included

Day: 13-14 British Columbia & Whistler
Off the lake and on to the Fraser River Valley - British Columbia's gold country. Get on your bike, fl y through the air on a zipline, hit the hiking paths or even bungee; Whistler's got way more to offer than just snow!
Accommodation: Camping included

Day: 15-16 Vancouver
Along the 'Sea to Sky' highway, prime vistas escort you right into Vancouver. With its stunning combination of mountains and coastline, the city boasts outstanding views. Take to Stanley Park on two wheels, then regain your inner city slicker around A-grade museums and galleries or bustling Granville Market. Why not check out the city nightlife in Gas Town or the eclectic "Robsonstrasse" tonight.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day: 17-19 Pacific Rim National Park
After a gentle ferry ride to Vancouver Island, we head to Pacific Rim National Park for a true wilderness experience.
Have your cameras at the ready on our optional whale watching cruise, take advantage of an upgrade to soak in some steamy natural hot springs, take in a hike or maybe try sea kayaking between secluded coves.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day: 20 Victoria
Founded in 1843 as a Hudson Bay Company trading post, Victoria is one of the prettiest cities in Western Canada and its historic sites, shopping, museums and pubs are perfect for a relaxing night. Try and catch the Parliament building lit up at night, you can never bring back too many photos.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day: 21 Seattle
We head back to Seattle via the ferry to enjoy every last drop of your holiday time. Explore the waterfront, hang out in funky coffee houses, shop at Pike Place Market or indulge in America's best micro-brews - whatever you pick, it'll be an impressive end to a truly great tour!
Tour ends at approx 17:00 hrs in Seattle on day 21.


Why not arrange your own TrekAmerica departure? For groups of 8 or more, we can offer private departures on any of our published itineraries enabling friends, families or organizations to enjoy our classic "Trek" style of travel at special rates. Although tours will run as per our standard itinerary shown here, slight modifications may be considered and dates can be chosen to suit your needs. (Subject to seasonal/operational restrictions). So contact us today and start planning your own adventure.

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

Optional Activities (paid locally)

> Whitewater rafting (in season) US$30-$175
> Great National Park hikes US$FREE
> Mountain biking US$45-$95
> Sea Kayaking US$45-$250
> Horseback riding US$55-$95
> Western saloon evening US$10
> Aerial Tramway Ride US$10-US$30
> Guided Glacier Walk US$35-$175
> Scenic Glacier Flight US$225-$400
> Rollerblading US$10-$20
> Seattle Space Needle US$18
> Cycling in Stanley Park US$20
> Ziplining in Whistler US$99
> Bunjee Jumping US$105
> Whale Watching Adventure US$95
> Whale Watching Adventure + Hot Springs US$120

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