BC - The Westcoast Experience

15 Days
July 29, 2012 - August 12, 2012
$ 4,175 CAD / $ 4,090 USD
Vancouver, B.C., Canada
14 to 16 years old (by the end of 2011)
10 nights indoors, 4 nights camping
4 Hours of Conservation Work

Spend two exciting weeks checking out some of the best areas in British Columbia, Canada. Go summer skiing or snowboarding on a glacier in Whistler, surf the west coast of Vancouver Island, wakeboard, water ski and wake surf on Sproat Lake, and share the experience with a group of new friends.

VANCOUVER / RATHTREVOR

After our meet and greet in Vancouver, we kick the trip off with a ferry ride to Vancouver Island to go to Rathtrevor Provincial Park.  At Rathtrevor, there will be a big welcome BBQ and lots of activities to get to know one another.  Accommodation: Campsite (One night)

TOFINO

Tofino, Canada’s surf capital, is a laid back beach town with miles of sandy beaches, amazing rainforests, wildlife, and lots of surf. Here you will have the opportunity to go to surf school, explore the area, and have fun on its many beaches.  Accommodation: Campsite (Two nights)

* OPTIONAL: 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. Please contact us if you would like more information about this activity.

SPROAT LAKE

It’s water sports time! Spend three very fun filled days houseboating on Sproat Lake. You will have the chance to wakeboard, wake surf, wake skate, and water ski. These activities will be instructed by certified instructors. Once the sun goes down the good times will continue as your evenings will be spent around campfires on the beach.  Accommodation: Houseboat (Three nights)

MT WASHINGTON/ STRATHCONA PARK

Mt. Washington Alpine Resort is located in Strathcona Provincial Park.  Check out the incredible scenery on a hike in Paradise Meadows, swim in an alpine lake, and get ready for some friendly competition with our frisbee golf tournment.
Accommodation: Ski Chalet (Two nights)

NEWCASTLE ISLAND

Newcastle is a small, car-free island and a fantastic place to visit.  Explore the island, ocean kayak at sunset to check out the marine wildlife, eat at a floating restaurant, and camp right next to the beach.  You will also have a chance to see the resident albino raccoons.
Accommodation: Camping (One night)

WHISTLER

Whistler, ranked as the number one mountain resort in North America, is a paradise for outdoor activities. Snowboard / ski on a glacier or take professional downhill mountain biking lessons in the bike park, spend half a day hiking in the alpine on both Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, swim in the warm valley lakes, go river rafting on Green River, and either take the plunge at Whistler Bungee Jumping or go for an exhilerating zipline tour through the trees.  Accommodation: Hotel (Three nights)

VANCOUVER

Vancouver is our last stop on our trip and we spend two days exploring this great city. Visit Stanley Park, Kits Beach, Granville Island, Robson Street,and Grouse Mountain (those up for a cardio challenge  will have the chance to do the infamous Grouse Grind). Accommodation: Hotel (Two nights)