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Take
half a day to enjoy a beautiful marina and meet the resident
whales or sea lions. This tour allows you to get out and see some
of the interesting areas south of the city. A 45-minute ride to the
marina will give you that opportunity. Once you arrive, you will
find some professionals expert in the fields of science and research
who will take you out on the water. The vessels they use are
semi-covered and take a maximum of 35 people, so you will be able to
enjoy your experience in a smaller venue.
This company uses the best equipment for this three to five hour
trip. The length depends on sightings, as they always want to make
this a success for their passengers. They will literally go the
extra mile to find those critters for you.
The most exciting part is finding the pod of resident whales who are
usually spotted feeding on salmon in the Fraser River system. You
should also be successful in spotting some bow-riding Dall's
porpoises, sea lions bald eagles, seals and more.
In the early spring your focus will be on Sea Lions, seals, eagles,
cormorants, herons and other wildlife.
They will not be providing any refreshments so, you may want to
bring snacks or lunch with you. |
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(Local Island Time): 08:00 AM (5 hrs) |
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The
North Shore has much to see. We'll take you to two of the most
interesting sights.We'll start the tour at your hotel and then
drive through Stanley Park and over the Lions Gate Bridge enroute to
the British Properties, which is a neighborhood of wonderful homes
and gardens.
Our first stop will be the Capilano Salmon Hatchery: This is a
beautiful river forest setting where you'll be able to watch salmon
as they return up-river to spawn. Sometimes there will be a bear
fishing the river a few feet from your observation point.
Ready for something really spectacular? Our next stop is the famous
Capilano Suspension Bridge which spans a magnificent canyon.
There we'll stop to visit traditional native totem pole carvers and
their large display of poles and crafts. Take a few minutes to walk
through and admire the impressive living forest exhibit.
Let's go up to Grouse Mountain and take a ride on the lofty skyride
to this 3700 ft. high mountaintop playground. You'll have ample time
to grab something to eat... or to visit the logging show (admission
is not included). You may see a Grizzly bear in this mountaintop
refuge.
Our day is not over yet because after we drive through the charming
residential Edgemont Village, we'll make a stop at the Lonsdale Quay
where you can browse through the Public Market and shops.
We'll hop on the SeaBus (passenger ferry) to experience the beauty
of Vancouver's harbour. This 15-minute crossing will bring you back
to downtown. Your bus will be waiting to return you to your hotel or
you can choose to stay and visit Gastown, after which you'll need to
make an independent return home. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 10:00 AM (5.5 hrs) 01:30
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Relax
and enjoy the last part of your vacation in a city that never
sleeps. Your driver/guide will be waiting for you as you depart
the cruise ship terminal. After introductions and a friendly exhange,
you will board your van with glee knowing that your day will be
carefree.
Vancouver can seem overwhelming with all it has to offer. To get
your bearings, begin at the top of Lookout. A little bit of
attention on top of this tower will help you to see the spots that
you will visit on the ground during the day.
You will pass through and, in some cases, stop and visit the
Entertainment District of the city. The two stadiums will be on your
itinerary, as well as Chinatown, the famous Gastown, and Robson
Street with its wealth of boutiques.
The areas that we particularly loved were the residential area of
Sahughnessy Estates and the creative Granville Island with its
proliferation of artists and great food. We were bowled over by the
beaches so accessible to the public and the nearby gardens.
But the best was Stanley Park, an lovely complement to the bustling
city.
You will be dropped off at your hotel.
You will enjoy every inch of your day and want to come back. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 10:00 AM (5 hrs) |
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Relax
and enjoy the begining of your vacation in a city that never sleeps.Your
driver/guide will be pick you up at your hotel. After introductions
and a friendly exhange, you will board your van with glee knowing that
your day will be carefree.
Vancouver can seem overwhelming with all it has to offer. To get your
bearings, begin at the top of Lookout. A little bit of attention on
top of this tower will help you to see the spots that you will visit
on the ground during the day.
You will pass through and, in some cases, stop and visit the
Entertainment District of the city. The two stadiums will be on your
itinerary, as well as Chinatown, the famous Gastown, and Robson Street
with its wealth of boutiques.
The areas that we particularly loved were the residential area of
Shaughnessy Estates and the creative Granville Island with its
proliferation of artists and great food. We were bowled over by the
beaches so accessible to the public and the nearby gardens.
But the best was Stanley Park, an lovely complement to the bustling
city. Your final stop will be the cruise ship pier, where you will be
dropped off at your cruise ship terminal in plenty of time before the
departure of your cruise.
You will enjoy every inch of your day and want to come back. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 10:00 AM (5 hrs) |
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driver-guide has personality-plus.You will be picked up at your
hotel or at the cruise ship pier by our driver in a custom minivan
with comfortable seating. You'll become acquainted with this great
city with a quick overview to help you get your bearings. During your
ride, you will see Yaletown, the newest area full of boutiques and
resaurants, Gastown, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Vancouver,
Granville Island, loaded with galleries and character, Robson Street
from shopping, the well-known stadiums, the Shaunnessey Mansions,
Queen Elizabeth Park and a drive-through of world famous Stanley Park.
Remember... this is your time and you should feel free to make any
request of your driver if you care to stop or see something specific. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 09:00 AM (4 hrs) |
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This
award-winning tour shows off the 'skyscrapers of mother nature'.
Your tour, fortunately, begins with a brief introduction to
Vancouver's downtown business district, along with a ride down Robson
Street, the area designated as a shopping extravaganza. You will even
see the impressive residential area, loaded with restaurants and
interesting architecture, before you head out to Capilano Canyon.
Actually nothing will matter once you enter this impressive rainforest
with unbelievable views of the canyon below. These guides are heavy on
knowledge and personality and will entertain you with their energy.
The information on the survival of the fittest fascinated us and you
will be astounded at the significance of some of these species in the
medical field. For instance, the YEW tree, known for Taxol and
Tamoxifin, will make you feel instantly young as you stand next to the
oldest known to exist in British Columbia.
You are also going to venture into Lynn Canyon, an idyllic setting
that provides easy hiking for city escapists. Unlike the more famous
Capilano Bridge, the suspension bridge here is not crowded and hangs
50 meters above the canyon. Make certain someone takes your photo
participating in that - you will only want to do it once!
Last but not least, you will visit the Capilano Fish Hatchery. Whether
in season or not, this exhibit, set in the wilds of the canyon, is the
perfect way to understand how nature works it's magic. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 08:45 AM (4.5 hrs) |
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We'll
show you the best of this wonderful city. Vancouver can seem
overwhelming with all it has to offer. To get your bearings, begin at
the top of Lookout. A little bit of attention on top of this tower
will help you to see the spots that you will visit on the ground
during the day.
You will pass through and, in some cases, stop and visit the
Entertainment District of the city. The two stadiums will be on your
itinerary, as well as Chinatown, the famous Gastown, and Robson Street
with its wealth of boutiques.
The areas that we particularly loved were the residential area of
Shaughnessy Estates and the creative Granville Island with its
proliferation of artists and great food. We were bowled over by the
beaches so accessible to the public and the nearby gardens.
But the best was Stanley Park, an lovely complement to the bustling
city |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 10:00 AM (5 hrs) 01:30
PM (5 hrs) 03:30 PM (5 hrs) |
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We'll
pick you up at the airport... give you a great tour... and drop you
at the cruise ship pier. Vancouver can seem overwhelming with all it
has to offer. To get your bearings, begin at the top of Lookout. A
little bit of attention on top of this tower will help you to see the
spots that you will visit on the ground during the day.
You will pass through and, in some cases, stop and visit the
Entertainment District of the city. The two stadiums will be on your
itinerary, as well as Chinatown, the famous Gastown, and Robson Street
with its wealth of boutiques.
The areas that we particularly loved were the residential area of
Shaughnessy Estates and the creative Granville Island with its
proliferation of artists and great food. We were bowled over by the
beaches so accessible to the public and the nearby gardens.
But the best was Stanley Park, an lovely complement to the bustling
city.
You will enjoy every inch
of your day and want to come back |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 10:00 AM (5 hrs) |
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People
come from around the world to see these famous gardens. You will be
picked up in front of your hotel and transferred to the city of
Tswassen, where you will catch the 11am ferry to Schwartz Bay,
Vancouver Island. It is about a ninety minute trip over on a very
comfortable vessel. After you arrive, a motorcoach will meet you and
drive you to Butchart, arriving there by 1pm.
The time you will spend at Butchart will be very special. Which will
be your favorite: the exquisite Sunken Garden or the charming Rose
Garden? These show gardens still maintain the gracious traditions of
the past, in one of the loveliest corners in the world.
At about 3pm you will board your coach for a scenic drive along a
spectacular coast. You'll ride through the famous Oak Bay and Uplands
residential areas, then on to the University of Victoria, Beacon Hill
Park, Chinatown and Downtown.
There will be about 90 minutes of free time to allow you to stroll
through the lovely streets of Victoria.
At about 5:30, you'll start your journey back to Vancouver city,
arriving at about 9:30pm. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 08:00 AM (13 hrs) 09:00
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best way to get to Victoria. Here is a quick and pleasurable way to
get to Victoria. Complimentary shuttle service picks you up at your
Vancouver hotel and transfers you to the seaport next to Canada Place.
There you'll board a beautiful Twin Otter float plane for the 35
minute flight over. You'll arrive in the center of Victoria's inner
harbour. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 08:00 AM (1 hrs) 09:00
AM (1 hrs) 10:00 AM (1 hrs) 11:00 AM (1 hrs) 12:00
PM (1 hrs) |
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 A
great day of trout fishing on a pristine lake with the area's best guide.This
form of trout fishing is done wearing a dry suit, sitting in a float
tube and using a wet line technique. If you're new to trout fishing,
you'll find that this form is easy to learn and very relaxing. Our
angler to guide ratio is 2:1.
The day begins at 8:30am with a pickup at your hotel. As you drive out
to the lake, a sumptuous breakfast of muffins, scones, and pastries
with fresh squeezed orange juice will be served. The drive may take
from 45 minutes to over 2 hours depending on where the guide thinks
the fish are most anxious to get caught.
We'll get you into a dry suit and safety gear, provide waterproof dry
bags to stow your gear and an orientation about the lake, fishing
techiniques and the best location for catching fish.
A delicious gourmet lunch is served. Wild sockeye salmon over sushi
rice, five vegetables in champagne and garlic sauce, fruit in honey
and a French style lemon tart for dessert.
You'll fish for up to 5 hours or so in the afternoon, depending on
your energy level. |
| Departures
(Local Island Time): 08:30 AM (9 hrs) |
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 Did
I know that this was a year-round King Salmon fishing capital of the
world? You will be in a terrific location when you board your boat -
and the boat itself is brand-new and fully equipped with the latest
equipment and technology.
And the captain of the boat is young, enthusiastic, and helpful. He
wants you to experience the best fishing in British Columbia and will
give you all the tools and equipment necessary to do so. They feature
Salmon Slayer Specialty Rigs that are "Guide-Tied" with care and
knowledge, increasing your success when in pursuit of Pacific Salmon.
Many visitors take these special rigs back to use in their local
waters.
This has been a solid winter-to-spring transition, as fishing has
produced steady action with many winter Chinook being caught from
undersized to some weighing-in at 18 to 20 lbs. Overall, the weather
has been pleasant and it has been one of the mildest winters on
record. They will drop a crab pot while you fish in the spring for a
great treat!
Salmon fishing remains good in the Vancouver area and the short run to
the fishing grounds only takes 15-20 minutes before you drop your
lines! This has been a solid winter-to-spring transition, as fishing
has produced steady action with many winter Chinook being caught from
undersized to some weighing-in at 18 to 20 lbs. Overall, the weather
has been pleasant and it has been one of the mildest winters on
record. There is fair opportunity to catch a chinook in the local area
and it is nice to fish this time of year as the waters are quiet and
relaxing, with less traffic or more room to maneuver.
We are fishing depths of 80 to 180 feet (close to the bottom) with
bait or spoons. Lately, the army truck teaser heads, spoons and
hootchies have worked like a charm. We would recommend the 4.0 coyote
spoons in green glow/white, green glow/silver, black/red/white “Nasty
Boy” or black/white “Midnight Rider”. Successful anglers have been
fishing close to the bottom and quite deep, off of the downrigger. A
productive combination was an anchovy fished in a teaser heads with
either a purple or green flasher. The herring bait balls are abundant
in the waters so the fish are feeding on this natural attraction.
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| Departures
(Local Island Time): 07:00 AM (5 hrs) 01:30
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Stretch
your legs on an easy exploration of Stanley Park with the city's
happiest guide. Stanley Park is a gem established in 1889. Although
I went through the park a total of 8 times in 2 days, I never really
knew where I was, except that the value of this easy escape for
residents and visitors alike was apparent. It is a sprawling, thickly
wooded playground available to all.
You will feel comfortable with an overview of the park first by van or
bus. Then you will be outfitted properly with a bicycle, helmet, and
rain poncho to begin a leisurely pace through this beautiful tribute
to urban planning.
There is much to see here. A rain forest like you never imagined in
the Pacific Northwest is at your fingertips. Along with the massive
trees, you will visit the homes of much wildlife and woodland animals.
The sandy beaches will surprise you.
If this is the beginning of your trip or the end, you will get one
more look at the totem poles that stand proudly in the park. A
different native group than those you see north in Alaska, so it is
interesting to compare carves these.
Your guide is well trained in the knowledge needed to answer your
questions. He will know exactly when to stop and offer you a nice
snack and drink before continuing.
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| Departures
(Local Island Time): 12:45 PM (4 hrs) |
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