Active West Coast & Canadian Rockies
Take advantage of an adventure that will have you out hiking in both the Canadian Rockies and the coast of British Columbia on this 16-day tour from Calgary to Vancouver. Experience the Indigenous history, unforgettable landscapes, and lively cowboy culture of western Canada. Visit canyons, hike up mountains, come across alpine lakes, wander through Pacific rainforests, find yourself amid old growth forests, admire the emerald hue of Lake Louise, and witness stunning vistas. Explore a unique country and take advantage of endless opportunities to bond with other outdoor travelmates on this jam-packed journey.
Highlights
Visit Waterton National Park, Explore Banff National Park, Climb up Fairview Mountain, Embark on a scenic rafting trip down the Bow River, Enjoy hikes along the Juan de Fuca trail, Paddle around Lake Cowichan, Ride the Whistler gondola to hike the High Note trail
Accommodation
Hotel (1 nt) and participation camping (14 nts).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Group Size Notes
Max 11.
Meals Included
14 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 10 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Trip to Waterton National Park. Hike along Bertha Lake trail. Visit to Red Rock Canyon. Hike the Crypt Lake or Carthew Summit trails. Hike the Ptarmigan Cirque trail. Burstall Pass trail. Banff National Park visit. Climb up Fairview Mountain. Rafting trip down the Bow River. Walk the Iceline trail in Yoho National Park. Flight from Calgary to Vancouver. Ferry ride from Vancouver to Sooke. Hiking in East Sooke Provincial Park. A trek along a portion of the Juan de Fuca trail. Cowichan Lake visit. Ferry from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay. A hike up The Stawamus Chief train. A visit to Garibaldi Provincial Park and a hike to the Elfin Lakes. A ride up the Whistler Gondola to hike the High Note trail. All transportation between destinations.
- Adventure and Active
- National Parks and Preserves
We’ve been the leaders in small group adventure travel for 30+ years. How’d we get here? By listening to our travellers and giving them what they want: flexible itineraries, freedom to explore, smaller groups, safety and peace of mind, and locally based guides who show you your destination in a way you’d miss travelling any other way.
The trip of your dreams doesn’t need a Hollywood-sized budget or years of planning. Simply join a small group of like-minded travellers that, like you, are eager to experience all the things that make our world worth exploring.
Our guides are all CEOs.
At G Adventures, we don’t have tour guides — we have Chief Experience Officers. Our founder, Bruce Poon Tip, gave up his title as CEO because he felt they needed a proper title to reflect how integral they are to giving you an exceptional travel experience. (But don’t worry, they won’t be using any office attire or business jargon.)
Locally based = local experts.
Our CEOs are locally based, meaning they know the area you’re exploring like the back of their well-travelled hand. They plan visits around the best times to visit (or avoid) the most popular spots, can help you choose local restaurants, and generally give you great tips on the best things to experience. And since they usually speak the local language, they are your go-to resource for anything that comes up.
Local support. All. The. Time.
All CEOs are supported by our local operations teams 24/7. If something comes up that your CEO can’t help you with (however unlikely that is), the team nearby is there to support them in keeping you safe and happy.
Your experience is their focus.
We want you to have the time of your life — that’s why we hire the smartest, friendliest, bestest CEOs around. It’s their mission to make sure you return home feeling like your life has truly been changed.
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Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calgary/Waterton Lakes | ||
| 2 | Waterton Lakes | ||
| 3 | Waterton Lakes/Kananaskis | ||
| 4 | Kananaskis | ||
| 5 | Kananaskis/Lake Louise | ||
| 6 | Lake Louise | ||
| 7 | Lake Louise | ||
| 8 | Calgary to Vancouver | ||
| 9 | Vancouver/Sooke | ||
| 10 | Sooke | ||
| 11 | Sooke | ||
| 12 | Sooke/Parksville | ||
| 13 | Parksville/Squamish | ||
| 14 | Squamish | ||
| 15 | Squamish/Whistler | ||
| 16 | Whistler/Vancouver |
