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A Scenic Journey Through Canada’s Wild West
Ker & Downey World Travel's British Columbia Tour showcases one of the most dramatic and diverse landscapes in North America. From alpine peaks and ancient forests to rugged coastlines and wildlife-rich waters, this 10-day journey blends adventure with comfort. Designed for travelers seeking nature, culture, and flexibility, it highlights iconic British Columbia travel destinations while allowing time to explore at your own pace. It represents a standout choice among British Columbia tour packages and one of the best Canada tours available.
Journey at-a-glance
- Day 1: Arrive Vancouver
- Day 1 - 4: Whistler
- Day 5 - 9: Tofino
- Day 10: Depart Vancouver
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Your British Columbia Tour first begins in Vancouver. Upon arrival, your private driver meets you for the scenic transfer along the Sea-to-Sky corridor to Whistler. You will eventually check in at the Four Seasons Resort & Residences Whistler. The remainder of the day is free to relax and enjoy the alpine setting.
Your first full day in Whistler remains purposefully flexible. Of course, you will choose from a range of experiences that highlight Whistler’s natural beauty and outdoor adventures. Options include grizzly bear-viewing ecology tours, gondola rides with sweeping alpine views, and forest walks.
In addition, consider outdoor activities such as rafting, ziplining, or heli-sightseeing. You may also opt for a visit to the Scandinave Spa or explore Whistler Village and its art galleries.
In the evening, enjoy a private Finer Things Dinner Tour, featuring four courses at award-winning restaurants. It also includes access to a 15,000-bottle wine cellar and a champagne sabering lesson. Throughout the evening, your private guide will share insights into Whistler’s vibrant culinary scene.
On your third day, meet your private naturalist guide for an hike to one of Whistler’s most remarkable old-growth forest groves. A moderate climb will lead to towering ancient trees that have stood for centuries. Dense undergrowth and filtered light also create an ideal setting for nature photography. Along the way, learn how this ecosystem remained largely untouched for thousands of years.
Finally, on your final day in Whistler, participate in a high-adrenaline eco-adventure. Experience a multi-zipline course that spans forested valleys between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Suspension bridges, aerial stairways, and forest trails connect the ziplines. The final descent will then carry you back into Whistler Village.
Your British Columbia tour package then journeys onward to Vancouver Island. Travel by private vehicle to Horseshoe Bay, with scenic stops along the way.
For example, visit the sandy shores at Rathtrevor Beach or Qualicum Beach. Plus, stop in Coombs to see the goats-on-the-roof market, and walk among towering Douglas firs in Cathedral Grove. Finally, pass through Port Alberni and along the dramatic coastline of Pacific Rim National Park.
Board the ferry to Nanaimo and continue onward to Tofino. Check in at the Wickaninnish Inn, perched above the Pacific Ocean with sweeping coastal views.
The next day, join your guide for a private bike-and-hike experience. Cycle past Tofino’s surf beaches, then hike to Penniger Point for panoramic views over Pacific Rim National Park. The hiking and biking trails prove both gentle and accessible, making it ideal for families and first-time adventurers. Your guide will also share stories of local history, Indigenous culture, and coastal ecology.
Your stay in Tofino also includes a shared black bear viewing excursion through Clayoquot Sound. Travel quietly by Zodiac into sheltered inlets and fjords. Here you will observe black bears foraging along the shoreline, often at remarkably close range. Along the way, your guide will locate seals, sea lions, eagles, and porpoises and explain the region's fragile ecosystem.
Another day features a thrilling whale-watching excursion aboard a rigid-hull Zodiac. Cruise through Clayoquot Sound and into open coastal waters in search of gray whales, humpbacks, sea lions, seals, and orcas. The region also houses bald eagles and seabirds such as tufted puffins. Interpretive stops along the way will indeed highlight marine life and coastal rainforest ecosystems.
Of course, you will also have a day to yourself to spend at leisure among the lush rainforest. You may choose to surf, kayak, explore hiking trails, or join additional wildlife excursions. Or, relax at the Ancient Cedars Spa, or explore tide pools, beaches, and the Tofino Botanical Gardens.
You will eventually conclude your trip to Canada with a BC ferry ride across the Strait of Georgia. Then continue to Vancouver International Airport for your onward journey.
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This British Columbia Tour blends mountains, forests, and coastline into one seamless journey. With flexible pacing, private guides, and memorable wildlife encounters, it captures the essence of Canada’s west coast.
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