Spend two exciting weeks checking out some of the best areas in British Columbia, Canada. Known for its amazing outdoor activities, we make sure to take full advantage of this with an action packed trip. Go summer Skiing or Snowboarding on a glacier in Whistler, Surf the west coast of Vancouver Island, Wakeboard, Water ski and Houseboat on Shuswap Lake, Kayak in Clayoquot Sound and Snorkel with salmon on the Campbell River.
WHISTLER
This world renowned resort is a mecca for summer activities and you will have two and a half days to experience it while staying in accommodation right in Whistler Village. You will have the chance to zip line through the tree canopies, ski or snowboard on the glacier, have professional lessons in downhill mountain biking, check out the village and swim in the warm lakes.
Please note that intermediate experience is required to ski/snowboard on the glacier. For those who are not at an intermediate level or do not want to take part in this activity, mountain biking will be arranged and taught by professional instructors.
SHUSWAP LAKE
It's water sports time! For three days and three nights we cruise around this spectacular lake - over 600 miles/1000 kms of shoreline with warm, clean water - onboard a 65ft houseboat. During the days you will be able to wakeboard, wake skate, water ski and swim as much as you'd like and once the sun goes down the good times will continue as your evenings on the lake will be spent around bonfires on the beach.
BOSTON BAR
We travel to Boston Bar to take part in an exhilarating day of rafting. Using a highly reputable company known for its safety, expert guides will take you down the exciting class 3 rapids...get ready for an adrenaline rush. You will spend the night at this top rated rafting resort, sleeping right on the edge of the river in their cozy tent cabins.
VANCOUVER ISLAND
Vancouver Island, known for its natural beauty and incredible outdoor activities, is a destination not to be missed and we spend five adventure filled days on this island.
Tofino
Our first stop on the island is Tofino, a laid back surf town on the rugged west coast, where we will be camping for three nights. Tofino (which has just been voted as the number one surf town in North America by Outside Magazine) offers miles of sandy beaches, amazing rainforests, wildlife and lots of surfing. Here you will have the opportunity to go to surf school and surf in the Pacific, sea kayak in Clayoquot Sound, explore the area and have lots of fun on the beaches.
* Optional Activity: Chartered Fishing Trip
Tofino has some of the best Salmon and Halibut fishing in British Columbia and for those who would like to experience this, there will be a chartered half day fishing trip. This activity is not included in the price and there will be an additional cost for those interested.
Campbell River
Campbell River is where we take part in a unique adventure...snorkeling with salmon. As you snorkel down the river, you will come face to face with schools of salmon migrating upriver to spawn. We guarantee this is one activity you will not forget.
Johnstone Strait
Johnstone Strait's main attraction is its Orcas (killer whales) and this is one of the best places in the world to see these incredible whales in the wild. To experience the Orcas, we will be going on a full day whale watching trip. In addtion to hopefully many Orca sightings, you will have the chance to see Black Bears, Bald Eagles, Porpoise and Dolphins.
Mt. Washington
Mt. Washington Alpine Resort in Strathcona Park is where we spend our last night on the island before heading back to the mainland. Our accommodation for the night is a ski chalet.
VANCOUVER
We spend our last two days together checking out the vibrant city of Vancouver. Staying in a hotel downtown, you will visit Capilano Suspension Bridge, cycle through Stanley Park, swim at Kits beach and explore the Granville Island Markets.
