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Day 1 Arrival
Arrival in Vancouver and free transport to your hotel.

Day 2 Victoria
Described as "more British than Britain", Victoria has an ambiance that can only be described as Old World. Your journey begins with a scenic cruise on board the B.C. Ferry service across Georgia Strait to Vancouver Island. On route you will pass close by the Gulf Islands and may even see Orca's breaching in the waves. Upon arriving in Victoria, your first visit will be to the world famous Butchart Gardens. This afternoon you tour the city and check into your downtown hotel, which is within easy walking distance of all Inner Harbor attractions. Overnight in Victoria.

Day 3 Native Culture
This morning, enjoy free time before departing Victoria for your northern journey up Vancouver Island. Stops this morning include Quw'utsun' Cultural and Conference Center, where you will get first hand knowledge of native culture. This afternoon you will visit the muralled city of Chemainus before ending your journey in Campbell River. Overnight in Campbell River.

Day 4 Killer Whales
Today you'll experience the world famous Robson Bight. It is here that many a television special has been filmed about the Orca or Killer Whale. You will see pods of these magnificent creatures as they rub their bodies on the sandy shoals of the area. Today will most definitely be a highlight of your tour. Overnight in Port Hardy area.

Day 5 British Columbia's Inside Passage
Early this morning you board the Queen of the North and cruise through the sheltered waters of the inside passage. The majestic beauty of the area will be etched into your memory forever. Overnight in Prince Rupert.

Day 6 River Of Mists
This morning will take you on a brief tour of Prince Rupert. Afterwards you'll visit the Cannery Museum in Port Edwards. Your journey continues this afternoon along the Skeena River on the Yellowhead Highway to Smithers for overnight.

Day 7 Fossils Beds
Today you'll make a visit to the Fossil Beds outside of Smithers before driving east to Prince George. There is a good chance today of seeing members of a First Nations Indian band spear fishing in the Buckley River. Overnight in Prince George.

Day 8 Mount Robson
Your motorcoach travels east along the Yellowhead Highway through McBride and Tete Le Jeune to Mount Robson, the tallest mountain in the Canadian Rockies. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 9 Columbia Icefields Parkway
Considered one of the most scenic highways in North America, your ride to Banff today takes you by pristine lakes and waterfalls. This afternoon you'll take a walk on Athabaska Glacier before checking into your hotel at Canmore, just outside of Banff.

Day 10 Banff
Today will be spent seeing the local sights around the beautiful Banff and the Lake Louise areas.

Day 11 Lake Louise
Our first stop of the day is at Lake Louise, a small but stunningly blue lake fed directly by the nearby dramatic glaciers. This afternoon you'll pass through Yoho National Park and Glacier via the Rogers Pass to Revelstoke. Overnight in Revelstoke.

Day 12 The Last Spike
Your last day in British Columbia begins with a visit to Craigallachie before turning south through the Okanagan Valley. This afternoon you'll connect to the Coquihalla Highway and return to the Vancouver area by early evening.

Day 13 Home
This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.

Price Includes: Airport transfers, hotel accommodations, deluxe motor coach transportation, admissions to attractions as mentioned in itinerary, services of professional guide.

Not Included: Airfare, air taxes, meals, gratuities to guide and driver.

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