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WEST COAST - Grizz Tour
Short on time but still want to make it to the Rocky Mountains? The Grizz pass shows you the highlights of the British Columbia interior, including the ranchlands, summer resort lakes, and Columbia Mountains, while giving you a taste of Banff National Park and the spectacular Rockies.
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EAST COAST
| Big East Tour |
| This is a great little tour of the East Coast |
| Mohawk Tour |
| The longest east Coast tour - see it all! |
| Whaler Tour |
| Head North for Whale watching & nature |
WEST COAST
| Big West Tour |
| See The Rockies & beautiful Whistler |
| Grizz Tour |
| The Rockies, the Interior and Banff National Park |
ALL OF CANADA!
| Full Mountie Tour |
| The BIG ONE!! Yup - see it all!! |
| Mega Moose Tour |
| A quicker / easier version of the 'Full Mountie' |
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WEST COAST - Grizz Tour
What is it?
Short on time but still want to make it to the Rocky Mountains? The Grizz pass shows you the highlights of the British Columbia interior, including the ranchlands, summer resort lakes, and Columbia Mountains, while giving you a taste of Banff National Park and the spectacular Rockies.
During peak season (June through September), this pass takes a minimum of 5 days, but in early and late season can take up to a minimum of 7 days.
The Route
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What you get
- Transportation and highway tolls/li>
- Services of the tour guide/driver/li>
- Wolf sanctuary entrance fee/li>
- Winery tour and tasting fee/li>
- All park entrance fees/li>
- Moose t-shirt/li>
- Moose Survival Guide
Trip Options
- Whitewater rafting (seasonal) near Banff
- Riverboarding (seasonal) near Banff
- Lake kayaking in Revelstoke
- Go-karting near Revelstoke
- Paintballing in Kelowna
- Tandem skydiving near Vancouver
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Itinerary
Day: 1 | Location: VANCOUVER TO SHUSWAP LAKE
Our adventure begins around 8:30 am as we head east out of the city and into the fresh and fragrant Fraser Valley! We'll stop for introductions and an overview of the trip, followed by a short walk through the wet coast rainforest to Bridal Veil Falls. From there we head into the town of Hope, where the original Rambo movie was filmed, and on to Kawkawa Lake for lunch. After lunch, we'll drive up through the Cascade Mountains and into the much drier interior of British Columbia, passing through ranching grasslands, en route to our destination at Scotch Creek, Shuswap Lake. This afternoon, why not challenge your fellow travellers in the Moose Travel Network Western Canadian Mid-Summer Classic Multi-Sport Invitational Beer Drinking Eco Race 2008 (seasonal)? Then celebrate your victory in the pub and brag to the locals!
Day: 2 | Location: SHUSWAP LAKE TO BANFF
Today we'll be in four, count 'em, FOUR National Parks, as we make our way into the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains! But first we'll spend the morning following the shores of Shuswap Lake, before stretching our legs with an easy jaunt around the Skunk Cabbage Boardwalk in Mount Revelstoke National Park. Then we'll drive through the infamous Rogers Pass National Historic Site where we'll stop at the Info Centre to learn about this avalanche prone area, wildlife, and early pioneering in Glacier National Park. On to Yoho National Park, where we'll see the amazing Natural Bridge and get our first glimpse of an aqua blue glacier lake - Emerald Lake! Finally, we'll cross the Continental Divide into Banff National Park and the province of Alberta where we'll settle for the night in the historic town of Banff. Enjoy the great nightlife, including the Storm Cellar Pub at the hostel, historic sites, hot springs, shopping and excellent outdoor recreation opportunities!
Day: 3 | Location: BANFF TO REVELSTOKE
Today we leave the Rocky Mountains on our way back towards Vancouver. Our morning drive takes us along the Bow Valley Parkway, a great place to spot elk, wolves, bears and bighorn sheep. We'll stop at Johnston Canyon and get the blood flowing with a stroll along a suspended boardwalk in this limestone canyon to a little waterfall. Then it's back to British Columbia, where we'll visit Takakkaw Falls (seasonal stop), one of the highest waterfalls in Canada at 384 m! Look for mountain goats near the base of the falls. Continuing westward, we're heading to the Wolf Wildlife Centre to get up close and personal with a wolf pack, while learning about their habitat and social structure, as well as common misconceptions about these mysterious animals. You'll even get to howl with them! Crossing back through the Selkirk Mountains, we'll wander through an ancient forest along the Giants Cedars Boardwalk before arriving at our destination for the night, Revelstoke. This afternoon you can try kayaking on a Columbia Mountain lake (optional extra cost), go for a hike for free, or just hang out and enjoy the pool, sauna, hot tub or bar at Glacier House resort!
Day: 4 | Location: REVELSTOKE TO KELOWNA
Are you a fan of the Grand Prix auto racing circuit? Well, show us your driving skills first thing this morning on the go-kart track (optional extra cost)! Then enjoy a well-deserved ice cream at the D. Dutchman dairy farm in Sicamous, while checking out the funky-haired chickens (serious!) We'll also stop at the Enderby flea market for a round of "spot the redneck" and for some interesting shopping. Then it's on to the Okanagan Valley and our lunch stop at Kalamalka Lake. Go for a swim in one of National Geographic's top 10 lakes of the world! We'll then head into Kelowna and make our way to an organic winery for a tour, including the pyramid wine cellar, and more importantly a tasting session. Enjoy the wine and great views of Lake Okanagan, home of the Ogopogo lake monster (Nessie's cousin)! After checking into the downtown hostel, you can spend the afternoon at the beach (across the road), or go houseboating (seasonal) or paintballing for an optional extra cost. Then rip it up in the bars and nightclubs of this university city on the last night of the tour!
Day: 5 | Location: KELOWNA TO VANCOUVER
Today we'll head back to Vancouver, crossing over Lake Okanagan on a floating bridge, the only one of its kind in Canada. Then it's up over a high mountain pass at 1728 m, before descending into the beautiful Nicola Valley and the town of Merritt. Better strap on your boots and 10 gallon hat, because Merritt is the Country Music Capital of Canada and home of the Merritt Mountain Music Festival! From here we'll head south along the Coquihalla Highway, and return to the town of Hope and the Fraser Valley. Then pump yourself up because once we hit Abbotsford, it's time for the thrill of a lifetime - tandem skydiving (optional extra cost)! You'll get great views of the valley, Vancouver and the Coastal Mountains from up to 14,000 feet! Finally, we head back into the city and it's time to say goodbye to your new friends.
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