THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
Optional Tours
To help plan your leisure time, as well as your pre-tour budgeting, here is a list of optional excursions that may be offered on this tour. Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, group interests, and general feasibility for your tour. Please note prices may be based on the previous year and are subject to change. Full terms and conditions are contained in the important travel documents.
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128 CAD
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Name:GROUSE MOUNTAIN AND CAPILANO SUSPENSION BRIDGE Location:VANCOUVER Details:Visit Vancouver's North Shore. Drive over Lion's Gate Bridge to world famous Capilano Suspension Bridge, one of Vancouver's most popular attractions. Capilano Suspension Bridge offers a unique mix of adventure, history and culture making this Vancouver tourist attraction a complete British Columbia experience. Afterwards, board the gondola up to the 4,000-foot level of Grouse Mountain, the peak of Vancouver. Take in a World Famous Lumberjack Show, visit orphaned grizzly bears and grey wolves, or enjoy a leisurely walk through the many trails. A full-day excursion. |
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105 CAD
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Name:VANCOUVER PANORAMA Location:VANCOUVER Details:This ideal introduction to seaplane aviation departs from downtown Vancouver's bustling Coal Harbour and includes a complete aerial view of the city, including the spectacular new Olympic venues. The exhilarating spray of the water is always a highlight during take-off and landing. |
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31 CAD
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Name:BANFF GONDOLA Location:BANFF Details:A scenic 8-minute Gondola ride will give you 360 panoramic views of Banff, the Bow Valley and the Rocky Mountains. Witness the breathtaking views in every direction or go up into the restaurant area where you can sit in comfort and still admire the view. Above the restaurant level is the upper observation deck for the best view yet! Afterwards, we'll visit thundering Bow Falls where plenty of great photo opportunities await you. |
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230 CAD
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Name:ROYAL CANADIAN HELICOPTER TOUR Location:BANFF Details:This 25-minute helicopter flight offers a magnificent overview of the Rocky Mountains and the Banff area. The Olympic Nordic Centre, Sundance Range, and Spray Lakes are just some of the highlights you will see. Additional helicopter excursions available; please consult your Tour Director. |
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62 CAD
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Name:OH CANADA EH?! DINNER SHOW Location:BANFF Details:Come join a fun-filled musical celebration of Canada, featuring totally Canadian music in a log cabin type building. During the show, costumed performers also serve a five course family style dinner. Everything about this award winning show is Canadian. |
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58 CAD
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Name:JASPER RAFT ON THE ATHABASCA RIVER Location:JASPER Details:Follow the route of the old fur traders while travelling down the Athabasca River in rubber rafts. The excursion is under the supervision of experienced guides who will also point out the natural and human history of the area. This is a moderate trip with a few easy sets of rapids (class II) and calm stretches; guides do all the rowing so you can sit back and enjoy the majestic scenery. A truly remarkable way to experience Jasper! (Subject to favourable weather and water conditions.) |
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55 CAD
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Name:MALIGNE LAKE CRUISE TO SPIRIT ISLAND Location:JASPER Details:A forty-five minute drive takes you to beautiful Maligne Lake. Enjoy the ninety-minute narrated cruise, with a brief stop at Spirit Island for photos of the magnificent mountains that surround you. Learn of the local history, geology, wildlife and glaciology of Maligne Lake and of Jasper National Park as some of the most spectacular scenery in the Rockies drift past your window. Note: subject to conditions on the lake, may not be available in April, May and October tours. |
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68 CAD
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Name:MOUNT EDITH CAVELL NATURE WALK Location:JASPER Details:An absolute must for the most snow and ice avalanche activity! Join your experienced guide on this two-hour hike on the "Path of the Glacier" walk with Mount Edith Cavell's snowcapped peak towering a mile overhead. Experience three kinds of glacier formations, icebergs, waterfalls and the emerald green of "Lake of Forgiveness." An exceptional "soft adventure" to one of Jasper's gems. You need to wear good walking shoes, but no previous hiking experience is necessary. This excursion operates mid June to the first week in October. |
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58 CAD
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Name:NATURE WALK / BIRDING AND BEAVER Location:JASPER Details:Enjoy the freshness of an early morning walk or after the heat of the day. A walk through one of the best bird and beaver habitats near Jasper. On this casual walk the guides' knowledge of birds and animal habits and habitats and the flowers and the plants adds to this experience. You will be provided with walking sticks, binoculars and raincoats as needed. Bring your camera, comfortable walking shoes and clothing suitable for the weather. Allow up to three hours for this excursion. |
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81 CAD
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Name:BEHIND THE SCENERY - DINNER AND DISCOVERY Location:JASPER Details:On the shore of Pyramid Lake with Pyramid Mountain towering in the background, watch and listen to the natural sounds and enjoy a canoeing experience here in Jasper National Park. Back on land, check out the Interpretive display of Scats, Tracks and Animal Racks. The animal population is so diverse, that the interpreter will touch on a number of animal studies taking place in the Park. Bring along a camera, comfortable clothes and Questions. Enjoy dinner at the award winning Andy's Bistro. Activities may vary depending on weather and seasonality. |
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95 CAD
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Name:CANOEING IN SUN PEAKS WITH FUR TRADERS FEAST Location:SUN PEAKS Details:In the early evening, enjoy a 1 1/2-hour trip around the lake in a 27-foot canoe and relive the days of the fur trade. Absorb the beautiful scenery while listening to the local guides, dressed in authentic costumes. You will be able to experience the John Tod fur trading museum to see and feel real beaver pelts and get an up-close look at an actual map David Thompson did 200 years ago. Complete your evening with a rustic three-course BBQ on the shores of McGillvray Lake. Lake location could vary depending on early season conditions. No previous canoeing experience necessary. |
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153 CAD
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Name:SPECTACULAR GLACIER SEAPLANE TOUR Location:WHISTLER Details:Experience a truly amazing flight over the vast Pemberton Ice Cap, a 100-square-mile ice sheet on this 30-minute highlight tour. View massive Squamish Glacier, descending 9,000 feet towards the sea and marvel at the power that these moving rivers of ice have to transform the earth's surface. Please see your tour director for alternate flight options. Rate includes fuel surcharge and taxes. |
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19 CAD
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Name:TALE OF TWO NATIONS Location:WHISTLER Details:This is your opportunity to visit the world class Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, where you will learn about two Nations history from time immemorial to the present. The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, where mountains, rivers and people meet, embodies the spirit of partnership between two Nations and the shared values around preserving and sharing their traditional cultures. |
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100 CAD
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Name:MARINE AND WILDLIFE WHALE WATCHING Location:VICTORIA Details:Whale watching is an experience many say they will never forget. Spend two to three hours cruising the waters of the beautiful San Juan and Gulf islands, looking for whales, porpoises, seals, and eagles. A marine biologist will be on hand to answer all your questions. Bring your camera and your excitement because this will be a trip you will remember forever! |
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79 CAD
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Name:VICTORIA BY NIGHT WITH DINNER AT THE CANOE BREWPUB Location:VICTORIA Details:Climb aboard one of the jaunty little boats for a unique perspective of the city, a tour from the waterside. After the harbour tour you will take a short walk to the CANOE Brewpub where you will take a brewery tour in this 1894 heritage landmark building on Victoria's downtown waterfront. You will have the opportunity to sample the award winning handcrafted beers that are renowned in the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy local West Coast cuisine while soaking up the views of the sunset over the harbour. |
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104 CAD
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Name:VICTORIA PANORAMA Location:VICTORIA Details:This half-hour flight is an ideal introduction to seaplane aviation and includes spectacular vistas of downtown Victoria, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca with the Olympic Mountains in the distance. Enjoy unique views of the buildings ringing the harbour and grand houses perched above the rugged coastline. The exhilarating spray of the water is always a highlight during take-off and landing. |
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105 CAD
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Name:SUNSET DINNER CRUISE Location:VANCOUVER Details:It's like dining in a restaurant which looks out onto all of Vancouver's finest views. Enjoy a 2.5 hour leisurely cruise past the downtown skyline, the cruise ship terminal of Canada Place, the Mountains behind the North Shore, the West Vancouver shoreline and more. Take in the sights and sounds of the city as you enjoy live music and delicious West Coast-themed cuisine. You'll have the best spot in Vancouver to watch the sun slowly disappear into the Pacific Ocean. (Includes transportation) |
