G Adventures
Active West Coast Canada Discovery
Active West Coast Canada Discovery
Get your heart pumping and your bodies moving with this eight-day adventure through some of British Columbia’s most sought-after landscapes. Venture by ferry to Vancouver Island and embark on hikes in East Sooke Provincial Park and the famed Juan de Fuca trail. Camp under the stars, hike up mountains in Squamish and Whistler featuring views of alpine lakes and glacier capped peaks, and see for yourself why the west coast is the best coast.
Highlights
Hop on a ferry from Vancouver to Sooke, Enjoy hikes in the lush Pacific rainforest in Sooke and along the Juan de Fuca trail, Paddle around Lake Cowichan, Hike to see the impressive views on the Stawamus Chief trail, Take a dip into the cold waters of the Elfin Lakes in Garibaldi Provincial Park, Ride the Whistler gondola to hike the High Note trail from the peak, Spend free time exploring Whistler.
Accommodation
Participation camping (7 nts).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Group Size Notes
Max 11.
Meals Included
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
What’s Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting – Meet Your CEO and Group. Ferry ride from Vancouver to Sooke. An afternoon of hiking in East Sooke Provincial Park. A trek along a portion of the Juan de Fuca trail. Canoe or kayak rental on Cowichan Lake. Ferry from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay. A hike up The Stawamus Chief train. A visit to Garibaldi Provincial Park and a hike to the Elfin Lakes. A ride up the Whistler Gondola to hike the High Note trail. All transportation between destinations.
| Day 1 |
Vancouver/Sooke |
| Day 2 |
Sooke |
| Day 3 |
Sooke |
| Day 4 |
Sooke/Parksville |
| Day 5 |
Parksville/Squamish |
| Day 6 |
Squamish |
| Day 7 |
Squamish/Whistler |
| Day 8 |
Whistler/Vancouver |
| Travel Dates | Price | ||
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06/18/23 - 06/28/23 |
Starting At $1,784 |
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06/18/23 - 06/28/23 |
Starting At $2,074 |
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07/08/23 - 08/17/23 |
Starting At $1,908 |
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07/08/23 - 08/17/23 |
Starting At $2,224 |
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08/27/23 - 09/16/23 |
Starting At $1,784 |
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08/27/23 - 09/16/23 |
Starting At $2,074 |
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|
06/16/24 - 09/14/24 |
Starting At $2,149 |
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06/16/24 - 09/14/24 |
Starting At $2,499 |
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Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.