Arrive at Calgary International Airport and transfer
independently to your downtown hotel. Pick up
your Jonview Canada Roadbook at the front desk
and check in. Take the rest of the day to explore the
modern family-friendly attractions of this urban cowboy city. Overnight
in Calgary. Stay: International Hotel of Calgary – one bedroom 2 nights

Today is your excursion to Dinosaur Badlands.
Venture into 65 million years of history at
Drumheller and visit the Royal Tyrell Museum of
Palaeontology, housing the world’s largest display
of dinosaurs. From Horseshoe canyon, you’ll survey the Badlands
of Alberta before stepping back into prehistoric times. Follow the
50-km Dinosaur Trail through rugged terrain marked with mysterious
hoodoos, and spend hours exploring the vast dinosaur fossil digs in
this region. Overnight in Calgary.

Today you’ll explore Canada's oldest national
park. Banff National Park is a paradise for outdoor
enthusiasts, and offers a wide range of activities,
including flightseeing and river rafting. Keep your
eyes open, you are bound to encounter a variety of wildlife along
the way. The charming mountain village of Banff offers a number of
interesting attractions for you to discover. You may visit Cave and
Basin, Bow Falls and take a thrilling gondola ride to the summit of
Sulphur Mountain. Overnight in Banff.

Banff is yours to discover today. You can visit the
Cave and Basin, Bow Falls and take a thrilling
gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain.
You can also visit the Banff National History
Museum, or take a boat tour. Overnight in Banff. Stay: Banff Rocky Mountain Resort – one bedroom 3 nights

Your final day in Banff can be spent enjoying many
of the outdoor activities offered, including hiking,
mountain biking and horseback riding. The resort
also offers squash, outdoor tennis, universal gym,
swimming pool, whirlpools, sauna, horseshoes, volleyball and a variety
of other activities. Overnight in Banff.

Your drive today takes you along the spectacular
Icefields Parkway to Jasper. This majestic highway
meanders in the shadow of towering mountains
- revealing a panorama of peaks, glaciers, waterfalls
and valleys. Don't miss an unforgettable ride by Ice Explorer over the
Columbia Icefield. Overnight in Jasper. Stay: Lobstick Lodge – Kitchen 2 nights

Today is your raft/float tour. Join the fun on this
16-kilometre raft/float trip while gaining a unique
perspective of Jasper National Park from the
Athabasca River. A National Park licensed guide will
provide commentary on the human and natural history of Jasper while
navigating you along the same route used by the fur traders almost
2 centuries ago. Enjoy incomparable views of Jasper National Pak on
this designated “Canadian Heritage River”, as you pass through calm
stretches interspersed by small sets of rapids. Lifejackets and specially
designed rafts offer a safe and comfortable trip. Fun for the whole
family. Following your tour we suggest a Maligne Lake boat cruise, a
visit to Miette Hot Springs, or a ride on the Jasper Tramway. Take in
the breathtaking panorama of Jasper National Park’s serene lakes and
gentle meadows standing in stark contrast to its jagged peaks and
spectacular glaciers. Overnight in Jasper.

Drive the scenic Yellowhead Highway to Sun Peaks.
Before leaving the Rocky Mountains encounter one
of its most spectacular sights, the mist-shrouded
peak of Mount Robson. The highest peak in the
Rockies can be seen for miles as you wind your way south through
a vast unspoiled wilderness. A visit to the volcano-shaped landscape
of Wells Gray Provincial Park is worth the detour. Hike through the
rugged beauty to see the amazing Helmcken Falls or Dawson Falls.
Overnight in Sun Peaks. Stay: Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge - one bedroom

Driving past Kamloops, you’ll traverse the stunning,
sagebrush-covered ranchlands along the South
Thompson River. This is still the land of vast herds
of cattle and cowboys on horseback. Entering between the towering
rock walls of the Fraser Canyon, you’ll be amazed at the whitewater
rapids of the Fraser River gushing far below. Over 750,000 litres of
water surge through the 34-metre Hell’s Gate gorge every minute.
Further downstream in the Fraser Valley, you’ll encounter Harrison Hot
Springs where you can unwind in the soothing waters of the mineral
hot springs.Overnight in Harrison Hot Springs. Stay: Executive Hotel Harrison Hot Springs

Today your road leads to Victoria, the capital city
of British Columbia, on Vancouver Island. You’ll
get there via a BC Ferry cruise across the Strait of
Georgia, passing the rugged coastline and tranquil beaches of the Gulf
Islands en route. You’ll also pass through Nanaimo and Chemainus
- where the world-famous murals attract thousands of curious visitors
every year. Overnight in Victoria. Stay: Harbour Towers Hotel – one bedroom 2 nights

Take to the ocean today in search of in search of
orcas, minke whales, grey whales, porpoises, harbour
seals and other marine wildlife. You will ride aboard
a covered ocean cruiser with a viewing deck giving
you an exhilarating, safe and intimate whalewatching experience.
Following your excursion we suggest a visit to Beacon Hill Park and the
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Drop in for an afternoon High Tea at
the Empress Hotel, or visit the famous Butchart Gardens. Overnight in
Victoria. Stay: Harbour Towers Hotel – one bedroom

Back aboard a BC Ferry, you’ll cruise across the Strait
of Georgia, past the Gulf Islands to dock in the
thriving port of Vancouver. Take the rest of the day
to explore the many culturally rich neighbourhoods
of this world-class city. Overnight in Vancouver. Stay: Lord Stanley Suites 2 nights

You have the entire day to tour Vancouver and
the surrounding area. Situated in a magnificent
setting among the sea, the beaches, the harbour
and the steep Coast Mountains, Vancouver is
considered to be the “Jewel” of North America’s Pacific Coast. Explore
its cosmopolitan atmosphere with its diverse cultural, recreational,
shopping and dining facilities that appeal to all tastes. Don’t miss
a visit to the amazing Capilano Suspension Bridge. Overnight in
Vancouver. Continental breakfast included. Stay: Lord Stanley Suites

Drive to Vancouver International Airport in time for
check in for your return flight. Continental breakfast
included.

• Accommodation for 13 nights
• Day 2, Calgary - Full-day excursion to Dinosaur Badlands including
admission to the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology
• Day 7, Jasper - 1.5-hour river raft float trip on Athabasca River
• Day 11, Victoria - 3-hour whalewatching on covered boat
• Meals: 2 continental breakfasts
• Ferry crossings (under height car and passengers):
- Day 10, Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo (Departure Bay,
1 hour 35 minutes)
- Day 12, Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen (1 hour 35 minutes)
• A personalised Canada Roadbook, containing essential
travel information featuring overview notes of the area of travel,
local sightseeing and attractions, daily itinerary highlights, routing
maps with city guides, hotel vouchers and customised day-by-day
routing maps
• A children's backpack filled with fun activities for each travelling
child
• Provincial taxes and federal GST

• Airport transfers
• Meals and attractions unless otherwise specified
• Park entrance fees
• Ferry charges
• Car rental, taxes and insurance

Prices are estimated for 2007. Schedules are included in passenger
documents. Please be advised that ferry crossings not included in the
cost cannot be pre-booked.
Day 11: Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo (Departure Bay)
Crossing time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Car & driver: $45 (additional passenger: $11 per person)
Day 13: Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen
Crossing time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Car & driver: $45 (additional passenger: $11 per person)