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