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Western Wonders
The charming combination of coastal cities,
small arts and crafts communities and rugged
wave-battered beaches give this itinerary a true
flavour of the best of Canada’s west.
Day 1
Arrive in Vancouver, British
Columbia’s largest city.
Spend a full day to discover the
city at your own pace.
Collect your hire car and board the
BC Ferry to Vancouver Island,
keeping a watch for whales en route.
Enjoy a full day exploring British
Columbia’s charming capital. You may
wish to go whale watching or visit
nearby Butchart Gardens.
The Skeena train
West Coast Wilderness Lodge
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Drive through stunning mountain
scenery to Tofino on the Pacific coast.
Day 6
Explore the delightful little town
of Tofino and nearby Pacific Rim
National Park or perhaps go looking
for bears along the coast.
Day 7
Drive to Comox to board the BC
ferry to Powell River. Continue
north to the little town of Lund.
Under the Salmon Glacier
The Sunshine Coast
and Desolation Sound
Studded with rugged headlands, sandy beaches and
quiet lagoons, British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast is
reached by a delightful drive from Horseshoe Bay
in North Vancouver to the little village of Lund,
crossing two rivers by ferry and with plenty of
opportunities to explore en route. The Vancouver
ferry arrives at Saltery Bay, where the Provincial
Park protects a forested area first exploited by
trappers. The pristine waters of Desolation Sound,
just ten kilometres north of Lund, are surrounded
by steep evergreen mountains that teem with
wildlife. Through the summer months these waters
are easily warm enough for swimming and
snorkelling. The scenery is less severe – but just as
dramatic – as many of the other sheer-sided
waterways along the central coast, framed by the
snow-capped peaks of the Coast Mountains that
soar to heights of 2,400 metres above the tideline.
WEST COAST WILDERNESS
LODGE, EGMONT, SUNSHINE COAST
West Coast Wilderness Lodge is tucked
amongst the cedars and firs of Canada’s west
coast, 145 kilometres north of Vancouver and
with spectacular views of the Pacific coast. There
are 20 newly-refurbished rooms and suites, all
overlooking the ocean, and the lodge offers
exceptional dining using local and organic
ingredients. The many activities include kayaking,
wildlife tours and marine excursions to nearby
Princess Louisa Inlet, while the more adventurous
can fly to a mountain lake for a canoe trip or helihike
amongst alpine meadows. The lodge is
reached by a scenic three-hour journey by car
and ferry from Vancouver.
LUND HOTEL, LUND
Dating back to 1905, the historic Lund Hotel has
a stunning ocean-front location at the gateway
to Desolation Sound. Recently restored, it has
31 guest rooms as well as a pub, restaurant, and
decks with open views across the Pacific Ocean.
Most tables in the waterfront restaurant have
panoramic views of Lund Harbour and Savary
Island, perfectly complementing the meals of
fresh local seafood, prepared with west coast
flair. Historic photographs, antiques and regional
art contribute to an ambience of antiquity and
local culture.
Day 8
Day 9
The day is yours to relax and enjoy
the historic town of Lund or perhaps
visit nearby Desolation Sound or
Savary Island.
Today your drive takes you along the
lovely Sunshine Coast and back to
Vancouver at the end of your tour.
TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL
Our private tailor-made journeys offer
complete freedom of choice. The itineraries and
accommodation shown are designed to give you a
flavour of what is possible and can be tailored to suit
your preferences. Prices vary according to selected
accommodation and season, please telephone us
to discuss your individual requirements.
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British Columbia: Canada
Telephone: 01993 838 700
Lund Hotel
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