CANADIAN PARKS WEST

21 days , from SEATTLE to SEATTLE
Trek Code: CNP
Destination: Canada
Departure Months: May - Sep
TREK IT OUT!!
  • Delve deep into the Canadian Rockies wilderness
  • Pacific Rim, whale watching
  • Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary


TOUR OVERVIEW

Awe-inspiring landscapes embrace the stunning Canadian Rockies, pristine wilderness lakes, and the rugged coastal beauty of Vancouver Island. This tour highlights Canada's most vibrant cities, mountain biking, river rafting, whale watching, wilderness canoeing, and of course, spectacular hiking!


WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader
  • All transportation by private adventure vehicle
  • 20 nights camping fees & equipment (except sleeping bag)
  • A 2 day overnight wilderness canoe trip all equipment supplied. Prior canoeing experience not necessary.
  • Whale watching tour.
  • Admission to all National and Provincial Parks and Monuments as per the 'Flexible Night Stops'.


OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES (paid locally)

  • Whitewater rafting US$30-$150
  • Excellent National Park hikes US$FREE
  • Mountain Biking US$40-$95
  • Coastal Sea Kayaking US$45-$250
  • Horseback Riding US$45-$95
  • Mountain Hot Springs US$5-$10
  • Western saloon evening US$10
  • Aerial Tramway Ride US$10
  • Guided Glacier Walk US$20
  • Scenic Glacier Flight US$180
  • Rollerblading US$10-$20
  • Seattle Space Needle US$9


TREK NOTES

This tour may operate in either direction.

At a glance
Cities
Great Outdoors
Adventure

FLEXIBLE ITINERARY

Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local conditions and passenger requests vary, no two trips will ever be the same. With the help of your Trek Leader and fellow trekkers you may modify certain nightstops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!

  • Days: 1-3 Seattle, Okanagan & Yoho National Park

Discover the North Cascades and the old-fashioned town of Winthrop. View the alpine meadows of Mt. Revelstoke en route to the wonder of Yoho National Park and the Canadian Rockies. For the adventurous, consider white water rafting on the Kicking Horse River or enjoy the many breath taking hiking trails that has made Yoho famous.
Accommodation: Camping included



  • Days: 4-7 Banff National Park & Calgary

While experiencing Banff National Park, hike, mountain bike, soak in hot springs, enjoy excellent nightlife in town, and take a breath-taking mountain helicopter flight, before heading to the gleaming boomtown of Calgary.
Accommodation: Camping included



  • Days: 8-10 Lake Louise & Jasper National Park

Back to the Rockies to hike the panoramic trails at Lake Louise, the "gem of the Rockies". Visit the chateau or hike up to the tea house for incredible vistas. Another visually stunning day awaits on the journey over the Icefields Parkway and through the heart of the Rockies - truly one of the world's ultimate drives. Photographers will marvel at the turquoise hue of alpine lakes, countless peaks, forests and abundant wildlife. This superb route commands panoramic views of glaciers, forests and a chance to view wildlife before arriving at Jasper National Park. You have a chance to mountain bike here through some of the most spectacular scenery that the Canadian Rockies offers.
Accommodation: Camping included



  • Days: 11-13 Wells Grey Provinvial Park & British Columbia

Our secluded campsite on the shores of Clearwater Lake is the perfect place to explore this pristine wilderness on an included overnight outback canoe trip.
Accommodation: Camping included



  • Days: 14-16 Whistler & Vancouver

The adventure continues with a rafting trip on the Thompson River, and the year-round resort of Whistler offers mountain biking and a multitude of other attractions. The beautiful "Sea to Sky" highway leads to the spectacularly situated city of Vancouver. Sample museums, take a leisurely bike ride in Stanley Park, visit the lively Granville Market and enjoy the exciting nightlife.
Accommodation: Camping included



  • Days: 17-19 Pacific Rim National Park

A scenic ferry ride to Vancouver Island, and a special visit to the wild Pacific Rim National Park for a true wilderness experience. Whale watching, natural hot springs, hiking, amazing scenery and perhaps paddling a sea kayak in the abundant sheltered coves are all available.
Accommodation: Camping included



  • Days: 20-21 Victoria & Seattle

Last stop - the stately city of Victoria offers the impressive Royal British Columbia Museum, beautiful gardens and much more. Another ferry trip, then back to Seattle for a visit to Pike Place Market, or browse fine bookstores, explore the waterfront, indulge in America's best micro-brews and coffee - an impressive end to a truly active tour!
Accommodation: Camping included

Tour ends at 18:00 hrs in Seattle on day 21.



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Tour facts

DEPARTURE MONTHS

May - Sep

GROUP SIZE

Maximum 13

ACCOMMODATION

Camping

AGE RANGE

18-38

NATIONAL PARKS

Mount Revelstoke
Yoho
Banff
Jasper
Wells Grey
Pacific Rim


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Food Kitty: US$9 per day


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