Arrive at your centrally-located hotel. After checking in, the remainder of the day is free. Your tour driver/guide will contact you in the late afternoon to give you further tour details. Explore the old west at the Glenbow Museum or Fort Calgary, browse through the Eau Claire Market, or ride up the Calgary Tower for a great view. Overnight in Calgary.

We begin the day with a city tour of Calgary showcasing some of the city's most popular attractions and landmarks. Leaving the city, we travel west on the Trans-Canada Highway into the rolling foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The majestic peaks of the Canadian Rockies soon fill the horizon as we approach Banff National Park, our first of several in the Canadian national parks systems. We soon arrive in the charming resort town of Banff and enjoy an orientation tour. Overnight in Banff. Continental breakfast included.

Since its establishment in 1885 as Canada's first national park, the Banff region has grown into a world-famous resort destination, offering incredible scenery and endless outdoor recreational activities. The remainder of the day is free to take a leisurely stroll through the town, browse through local shops and savour fine dining fare. Overnight in Banff. Continental breakfast included. Adventure package: Enjoy an exciting 4-hour whitewater paddle raft excursion on the Kananaskis River accompanied by a professional tour guide. Or, explore the Canadian Rockies on horseback and traverse the side of Sulphur Mountain, watching the panoramic view unfold before you.

Today's journey through Banff and Jasper National Parks is sure to be one of the highlights of our itinerary. Shortly after leaving Banff we visit the famous scenery of Lake Louise, one of the most photographed lakes in Canada. Afterwards, we travel north on the impressive Icefields Parkway through a rugged wilderness flanked by dramatic mountain ranges. At the Columbia Icefield we board a specially designed Ice Explorer to ride on the surface of the ancient Athabasca Glacier. Once in Jasper, we'll enjoy an orientation tour of Jasper. Overnight in Jasper. Continental breakfast included.

Departing Jasper, we'll travel west along the Yellowhead Highway into the heartland of British Columbia. Along the way, we enjoy wonderful views of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies. We'll continue south along the Thompson River en route to 108 Mile House, making a stop at Wells Gray Provincial Park to see Helmcken Falls and have lunch at the saloon at Wells Gray Guest Ranch. Overnight 108 Mile House. Continental breakfast included.

We spend a full day at the Hills Health and Guest Ranch, an award-winning resort nestled on a ranchland plateau 1036 metres above sea level. In addition to a complete schedule of spa and fitness services, the resort also offers recreational fare, evening activities and fine dining. Overnight at 108 Mile House. Continental breakfast included. Adventure package: Take the opportunity to enjoy a rejuvenating full body massage. If you are the more adventurous type, embark on a horseback ride where you can explore some of the 200 km trails.

Today we take a scenic drive south along the Caribou Highway to the edge of Garibaldi Provincial Park and the popular year-round resort of Whistler. Long considered one of the world's premier ski resorts, the Whistler area is an equally popular summer destination, offering shopping, dining and an assortment of outdoor activities amidst its spectacular mountainous setting. Overnight in Whistler. Continental breakfast included.

You'll spend another full day in Whistler. Adventure package: Ride a series of cables and suspension bridges on an exhilarating Zipline adventure over the beautiful Fitzsimmons Creek. For a more relaxing adventure, enjoy the tranquility of Whistler's wetlands as you take a guided canoe trip. Alternatively, take a guided nature walk through majestic West Coast old-growth where you can observe animal tracks, diverse flower plants, glacier-fed streams, and mountain views.

Following the Sea-to-Sky Highway, this morning we head towards the coast through a landscape carved out by glaciers and edged by craggy fjords. We'll sail by ferry across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island, arriving in Nanaimo and driving through ancient rainforests and provincial parks to Tofino on the west coast of the island. Overnight in Tofino. Continental breakfast included.

We acquaint ourselves with this idyllic fishing village on the Pacific coast and is a favourite retreat for artists and adventurers. A small, but fine selection of restaurants, galleries, shops can be found in town, and an abundance of outdoor activities await in the near vicinity. Tofino also offers premier wildlife watching and today we embark on an exciting bearwatching excursion aboard a Zodiac boat. You'll follow the coastline to the feeding grounds of the black bear while keeping an eye out for sightings of these magnificent animals as they move about in their natural habitat. A memorable experience! Overnight in Tofino. Continental breakfast included.

We depart Tofino, returning to the east coast of Vancouver Island. The coastal road winds through quaint seaside towns en route to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. This beautiful city has a fascinating maritime heritage and has carefully preserved its colonial charm. We'll visit the 70-acre Milner Gardens and Woodland featuring a diverse flora and old-growth forest surrounding a beautiful gabled heritage house. In the afternoon we'll tour the Merridale cidery and treat ourselves to a taste of the finished apple cider! Overnight in Victoria. Continental breakfast included.

We spend another day in glorious Victoria where you'll enjoy an orientation tour of the city before planning the rest of your day. Overnight in Victoria. Continental breakfast included. Adventure package: Watch for orcas, minke whales, grey whales, porpoises, harbour seals, and other marine life on a 50 to 80 km boat excursion accompanied by a certified marine biologist. You also have the option to take a thrilling flight over downtown Victoria followed by the unique experience of water landing. The third option is a sea kayaking trip from Oak Bay.

This morning we'll enjoy a visit to the beautiful floral displays at Butchart Gardens before boarding a pleasant BC Ferries cruise through the resort region of the Gulf Islands for our return trip to Vancouver. The remainder of the day is yours to create your own urban adventure amid the stores, parks, restaurants, theatres and other attractions of downtown Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver. Continental breakfast included.

Today we take a sightseeing tour of Vancouver with highlights that include: Stanley Park, English Bay, Gastown, Chinatown and much more. We also stop for a visit to Storyeum, one of Vancouver's newest attractions in which the rich history of British Columbia is broughtto life through creative theatrical storytelling. In the evening enjoy a lovely farewell dinner, the perfect opportunity to share tour memories with your fellow travellers. Overnight in Vancouver. Continental breakfast included.

Time for last-minute shopping and farewells. Continental breakfast included.