Western conquest
DAY 1 - VANCOUVER
  
 
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Welcome to Vancouver, Canada's most beautiful metropolis ranked as one of the best cities in the world in which to live.
We wish you a great vacation in the land of lakes and rivers!
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Best Western Sands
•      Coast Coal Harbour Hotel 
•      Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel 
•      Fairmont Waterfront 
•      Skwachàys Lodge

DAY 2 - VANCOUVER
  
 
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Vancouver is a relatively small city that is best explored on foot.
Spend the day exploring the city's attractions such as Stanley Park and Gastown, and do some shopping on Robson Street and Broadway Avenue. 
Don't miss a visit to the Vancouver Aquarium, which is home to a large collection of marine mammals.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Best Western Sands
•      Coast Coal Harbour Hotel 
•      Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel 
•      Fairmont Waterfront 
•      Skwachàys Lodge
DAY 3 - VANCOUVER / VICTORIA ( 116 KM / 03H12 )
  
 
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And let your Canadian road trip adventure begin!
First, you take a memorable ferry ride to Victoria, capital of British Columbia, on beautiful Vancouver Island.
The Wharf Street Visitor Centre's Art Deco walking tour offers a stunning architectural perspective of Victoria: an excellent way to begin your visit.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
•      Hotel Grand Pacific
•      Oak Bay Beach Hotel
•      Fairmont Empress 
•      The Pendray Inn
DAY 4 - VICTORIA
  
 
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In Victoria, be sure to take a scenic tour through the historic part of the city, with a view of the ocean. If you're lucky, you may even spot a whale.

The Capital is also a good point of departure for a whale watching tour.

Victoria's most renowned attractions include the Royal British Columbia Museum and the Butchart Gardens.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
•      Hotel Grand Pacific
•      Oak Bay Beach Hotel
•      Fairmont Empress 
•      The Pendray Inn
DAY 5 - VICTORIA / PACIFIC RIM ( 318 KM / 04H34 )
  
 
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This morning you set out for Ucluelet and  Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, a treasure waiting to be discovered.
Along the way, you could stop in the village of Duncan. Also known as the ''City of Totems'', Duncan is a real Indian village, with more than 80 totem poles lining its streets.
Along the way, be sure to stop at Cathedral Grove, a sacred place for the First Nations people where you will find enormous 800-year-old Douglas firs. Take a walk through the forest and admire the enchanting ecosystem around you.
Ucluelet is on the edge of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, where you will find the most beautiful beaches in Canada, bordered by lush temperate rainforest.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Tofino Resort + Marina
•      Black Rock Resort 
•      A Snug Harbour Inn
•      Moon and Sixpence B&B
•      Water's Edge Shoreside Suites
•      Reef Point Cottages
DAY 6 - PACIFIC RIM
  
 
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Today will be dedicated to exploring Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.
The Long Beach section, a long stretch of fine sandy beach pounded by the Pacific surf, is definitely a must-see. Discover this magical place with the help of several easy hiking trails.
You won't want to miss watching the sunset over the ocean from Radar Hill: the view is just incredible!
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Tofino Resort + Marina
•      Black Rock Resort 
•      A Snug Harbour Inn
•      Moon and Sixpence B&B
•      Water's Edge Shoreside Suites
•      Reef Point Cottages
DAY 7 - PACIFIC RIM / WHISTLER ( 363 KM / 06H16 )
  
 
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This morning you set a course for Whistler.
After catching the ferry at Nanaimo, you take the panoramic ''Sea to Sky'' highway. Its stunning views will take your breath away.
Nestled in a beautiful natural mountain setting, Whistler is a vibrant and lively resort town with a wide assortment of restaurants, boutiques and sidewalk cafes.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Whistler Village Inn & Suites
•      Crystal Lodge 
•      Fairmont Chateau Whistler 
DAY 8 - WHISTLER / WELLS GRAY PROVINCIAL PARK ( 451 KM / 05H43 )
  
 
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Your next destination is Wells Gray Provincial Park.
Wells Gray Provincial Park is one of British Columbia's largest and most rugged recreational areas, famous for its impressive waterfalls.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Wells Gray Guest Ranch
•      Helmcken Falls Lodge
•      Clearwater Springs Ranch
•      Blue Grouse Country Inn
•      Alpine Meadows Resort
•      Mike Wiegele Resort
DAY 9 - WELLS GRAY PROVINCIAL PARK
  
 
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Wells Gray Park, often known as the Waterfall Park for its many spectacular falls and rapids, is one of British Columbia's most spectacular wilderness parks.
In July and August, hiking trails lead to incredible subalpine meadows of wildflowers on the slopes of Trophy Mountain.
And swimming enthusiasts are sure to want to cool off in the limpid waters of Clearwater Lake.
Along the way, stop to take some photos at Helmcken Falls, cascading in a straight drop of 141 meters into an immense canyon.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Wells Gray Guest Ranch
•      Helmcken Falls Lodge
•      Clearwater Springs Ranch
•      Blue Grouse Country Inn
•      Alpine Meadows Resort
•      Mike Wiegele Resort
DAY 10 - WELLS GRAY PROVINCIAL PARK / JASPER ( 348 KM / 03H50 )
  
 
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The road trip continues in the direction of Jasper National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site.
Opportunities to see wildlife along the Yellowhead Highway between Wells Grey Park and Mount Robson are excellent and are considerably higher during the two hours after sunrise.
Along the way, stop for a break at the foot of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Marmot Lodge
•      Crimson Jasper Hotel
•      Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge 
•      Becker's Chalets 
DAY 11 - JASPER
  
 
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Visit Jasper National Park's most beautiful attractions, including the superb Maligne Lake and Spirit Island, the most photographed island in the world.
Take a hike along the spectacular trails of Maligne Canyon and Mount Edith Cavell.
For families with children or visitors looking for a less strenuous activity, the Peyto Lake trail offers an easy 15-minute walk to spectacular vistas.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Marmot Lodge
•      Crimson Jasper Hotel
•      Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge 
•      Becker's Chalets 
DAY 12 - JASPER / BANFF ( 292 KM / 03H39 )
  
 
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This morning you set out for Banff via the magnificent Icefields Parkway, considered to be one of the most beautiful roads in the world.
Plan to take a break at Athabasca Glacier. Along the way, the Sunwapta Falls and Canyon are a typical example of the geological formation known as a ''hanging valley''.
Be sure to stop off at Peyto Lake. For families with children or visitors looking for a less strenuous activity, the Peyto Lake trail offers an easy 15-minute walk to spectacular vistas.
You won’t want to miss stopping at Lake Louise. Lake Louise is known as the "Jewel of Canada", and for good reason: its spectacular scenery and shimmering blue-green waters will leave you speechless.
At the end of the day, you reach Banff, a small mountain town at an elevation of 1380 meters, nestled in a superb alpine setting.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Irwin's Mountain Inn
•      Mount Royal Hotel
•      The Rimrock Resort Hotel
•      Fairmont Banff Springs
DAY 13 - BANFF
  
 
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Take a hike on Sulphur Mountain. The mountain trails will take you up through picture-postcard landscapes, and the summit provides a stunning view across the entire region. A gondola also goes up to the summit.
Be sure to take a relaxing break at the Cave and Basin Hot Springs. After all, you are on holiday!
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Irwin's Mountain Inn
•      Mount Royal Hotel
•      The Rimrock Resort Hotel
•      Fairmont Banff Springs
DAY 14 - BANFF / CALGARY ( 128 KM / 01H27 )
  
 
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Today's destination is Calgary, the flourishing metropolis of Western Canada.
Be sure to take in the most interesting tourist attractions of Canada's cowboy capital: enjoy a spectacular 360° view of the city from the top of the Calgary Tower, do some shopping on 8th Avenue,  visit Glenbow Museum to learn about the Aboriginal peoples and the colonization of the West, and take a stroll through the National Historic District of Stephen Avenue Walk.
The spirit of the Old West lives on in Calgary, where the cowboy hat is just as fashionable on the ranch as it is in the boardroom.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Alt Hotel Calgary East Village
•      Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown
•      Hotel Le Germain Calgary 
•      The Fairmont Palliser
•      Calgary City View B&B
•      Hotel Arts Kensington
DAY 15 - CALGARY
  
 
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Enjoy the last moments of your western Canadian vacation, before heading to the Calgary airport for your flight home.
It's time to say goodbye to the land of lakes and rivers, your hearts filled with beautiful memories that will last a lifetime!