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Add an ExtensionAn explosion of flowers brightens the manicured green expanses of Victoria’s Butchart Gardens, and you marvel at the contrast—not just between the colors, but between rugged nature and welcoming civilization that defines Vancouver Island. Where else can you watch breaching whales and foraging black bears one moment, and indulge in high tea the next? Here on Canada’s Pacific Rim you’ve felt the primeval wonder of walking beneath red cedars that predate Columbus, and gleaned First Nations wisdom about medicinal plants from your Snuneymuxw guide. With available spa treatments and gourmet dinners, you haven’t exactly been roughing it on your Vancouver Island hiking tour. But British Columbia’s wilderness is always present, creeping in around the edges and coloring every experience on this untamed and beautiful island.
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Sat, May 28 to Sat, Jun 4 - 2022
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All you have to do is get to the airport. On our Flight + Tour Combos, we’ll take care of the rest, handling all the logistics, so you can travel with peace of mind.
Start off your first day in Vancouver right by having a Country Walkers representative greet you at the airport. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park; 1-2 miles, easy. Qualicum Falls; 2.5 miles, easy
After receiving your boxed breakfast, depart the bustle of Vancouver City for the tranquil, unspoiled wilderness of Vancouver Island. A few short walks and visits will break up your five-hour travel day.
Upon arrival at the ferry terminal, embark on a 1.5 hour long sail across the scenic Strait of Georgia, leaving the gleaming cityscape and cedar-lined shores behind. Arrive in Nanaimo, the island’s “Harbor City,” and disembark to continue your drive to Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. Here, savor a freshly prepared picnic of local ingredients after exploring the shoreline and the park’s wide, sandy beach.
Departing after lunch, you set off for a short drive to Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park on the shores of Cameron Lake. One of the island’s most picturesque parks, this pastoral haven is home to old-growth Douglas-fir forest and colorful wildflowers in the spring. A loop trail beneath a soaring canopy leads past tranquil streams and delivers you to impressive waterfalls, which cascade down a gorge bordered by steep mountain peaks.
Arrive late this afternoon at your home for the next three nights. After time to refresh, join your companions in the lounge for an optional pre-dinner drink and then depart for a scrumptious dinner in Ucluelet, whose name in the indigenous First Nations language translates into “people of the safe harbor.” Feast on fresh, seasonal cuisine harvested nearby. After a rewarding day in this Pacific paradise, fall asleep in your luxurious rainforest-view suite.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Schooner Cove Trail; 2 miles, easy. Wild Pacific Trail: Ancient Cedars and Artists loops; 2 miles, easy
Today you set off for a day of walking in Pacific Rim National Park and along the Wild Pacific Trail. Home to mossy rainforest, wind-sculpted trees, rocky cliffs lashed by roiling waves, and stunning beaches, this area offers some of the most dramatic walking on the west coast.
Following a relaxing lunch on Long Beach, you travel to Ancient Cedars Loop Trail, where some of the most massive trees on Vancouver Island greet you—giant red cedars rise majestically above old-growth Sitka spruce and western hemlock. Two of these mammoth cedars are 800 years old; one measures nearly 40 feet around its base! First Nations tribes revered these trees and once harvested them to carve canoes, build shelters, and extract medicines. They used the bark to weave clothing, hats, and baskets.
Your footpath leads through thick brush and skirts rugged cliffs overlooking Barclay Sound. The Broken Group Islands lie to the east, and to the southwest, the Pacific Ocean fills your view. As you walk, you pass through old-growth forests of towering trees, gigantic moss-draped nurse logs, raised twisted roots, fungi, lichen, and ferns. This primitive terrain is a photographer’s dream. Turn to the sea to marvel at distant barrier reefs churning up the surf. Between February and May, you may see whales breaching the water’s surface. Keep your eyes open, too, for the “sea lion pool.” Sheltered behind a barrier reef, the pool is a prime spot for sea lions and seals. To take in the scenery around you, pause at viewing nooks and decks for a bird’s-eye view of surge channels, tumbling cliffs, and wide sandy beaches. You might spot some of the 300 bird species that migrate through the Ucluelet Peninsula, including the most regal of winged predators at the “eagle sentry point.” At Big Beach, there’ll be time to explore tidal pools and enjoy a delicious picnic lunch of fresh local specialties.Following this dramatic walk, which ends at your hotel, rejuvenate in the resort’s ocean-side Jacuzzi or outdoor pool.
This evening you’re free to choose from several dining options. Perhaps you’ll begin with a walk into town for a casual dinner at one of the local restaurants or indulge in a spa treatment at the hotel (at an additional cost) instead. Your guides will be available to assist with recommendations and transportation to or from town.
Please note: As many trails in this area are tide dependent, walks and schedule may vary.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Wild Pacific Trail: Lighthouse Loop; 2 miles, easy
The highlight for today is a thrilling bear-watching expedition. You’ll search for black bears as they seek food along the coast during low tide. Embark on an open-air, 24-foot, rigid-hulled Zodiac-style boat and head into the calm fjord inlets of Clayoquot Sound. You stop in sheltered bays to marvel at these majestic creatures as they forage in tidal pools for crabs, clams, and barnacles. The shallow draft of your boat lets your experienced pilot bring you close enough to safely and unobtrusively observe the bears. During your outing, you may also spot bald eagles, seals, and other sea life. Warm gloves, hats, and drinks are provided.
Later, explore another section of the Wild Pacific Trail as you walk the Lighthouse Loop from Terrace Beach. This is the site of an ancient First Nations canoe beach and an ancient midden, or dumping site, that dates back at least 5,000 years. Interpretive signs share the rich history of this area, once home to over 10,000 Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations peoples. Learn about this fascinating area as you wind your way through a mossy rainforest to a rugged and wind-swept coastline, skirting rocky headlands with sweeping views of Barkley Sound and the Amphitrite Lighthouse. Or walk to Ucluelet for a craft beer at the Brewing Company or visit the Aquarium to learn about local marine life from Clayoquot and Barkley Sounds.
For dinner this evening, your guides will prepare the freshest salmon BBQ you’re likely ever to eat. Savor your meal as you dine overlooking the beach.
Please note: The bear watching expedition is tide dependent and may be offered in the morning or in the afternoon. Lunch today will be in Tofino before or after your bear watching expedition. Your guides will recommend some of the local favorites.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Marine Provincial Park; 3 miles, easy. Travel to Brentwood Bay
You begin with an early breakfast so you can make the most of your travel day to the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Your drive takes about five hours, and along the way you pause for two scenic walks—a chance to stretch your legs and get a glimpse of some of the tallest trees on Vancouver Island, many more than 800 years old.
After an easy stroll through Cathedral Grove, you continue another hour to the pedestrian ferry for your short shuttle to Newcastle Island, part of the Snuneymuxw First Nations Traditional Territory. The Snuneymuxw are a coastal Salish people who have long called Vancouver Island home. In their Hul-qumi’num dialect, they call Newcastle Island “Saysutshun.” The island’s shores were an annual homestead for this semi-nomadic tribe, who followed the cycles of the sea for food. Spawning herring drew them here between January and April, and they built a series of longhouses for shelter. Aside from being a fishing ground, Saysutshun served other important purposes for the Snuneymuxw: it was a training ground for competitive canoe pullers, a source of botanical medicines, and a place of healing where families would soothe their hearts, minds, and bodies after the death of loved ones.
Enjoy your box lunch, then depart on your scenic 10-minute ferry ride to the island. You’ll meet a Snuneymuxw guide and learn about some of the edible plants and traditional medicines used to this day. Then follow a well-maintained trail through the Marine Provincial Park, relishing coastal views before venturing into the island’s interior, a pristine paradise of Douglas firs, oaks, and dogwoods.
Later, continue the drive to Brentwood Bay, on the outskirts of Victoria, and to your next hotel, the lovely Brentwood Bay Resort, where your oceanfront room welcomes you with beautiful views from its balcony. This evening, you’re free to choose from several dining options at your hotel or nearby.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
2.5 miles, easy with moderate sections. Butchart Gardens; 1-1.5 miles, easy
Linger over breakfast as you look out on the bay, basking in the warm ambiance of the fireplace indoors or dining al fresco on the terrace with spectacular views of the Saanich Inlet. This meal is another chance to savor the freshness of Vancouver Island cuisine, perhaps sampling a house-smoked salmon Benedict with fried capers and crispy garlic herb potatoes. After eating, you travel to John Dean Provincial Park, a preserved wilderness sitting atop Mount Newton and overlooking Saanich Bay, the Gulf Islands, and the Cascade Mountains.
John Dean donated his private property in 1921 to found the park, and the remnants of his cabin are still visible in the woods. Wildlife abounds and you may spot red-tailed hawks, bald eagles, and turkey vultures soaring overhead. You may also hear pileated woodpeckers doing their work on some of the area’s largest Douglas Firs. Lunch today is on your own in a delightful setting—Butchart Gardens, the pride of Victoria and one of the world’s premier floral show gardens. The enterprising Butchart Family initially founded this remarkable botanical showcase in 1904 as a quarry for limestone. Once the rock supply was near depleted, Jennie Butchart had the crevices loaded with topsoil from nearby farms, and planted Japanese, Italian, Rose, and Mediterranean gardens. Throughout the 20th century, the Butcharts’ descendants transformed the gardens into a pleasure park of world-class proportions. Today, it is a National Historic Site of Canada.
You return to your hotel early this afternoon, where you may indulge in the spa amenities if you wish or stroll along the marina.
This evening, head to a local restaurant overlooking Cordova Bay for a final celebratory dinner. After your meal, stroll along the beach before returning to your hotel.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Victoria city and harbor walking tour; 2-3 miles, easy
Spend the final morning of your tour exploring Victoria on foot. Established in 1843 as a fort for the Hudson’s Bay Company, Victoria has been called “more British than Britain.” You’ll see for yourself as you tour the city, admiring its abundance of Victorian-era architecture, beautiful formal gardens, elegant tea rooms, and double-decker buses. The present-day capital of British Columbia, this small city enjoys a breathtaking setting on the Strait of Juan de Fuca as Washington State’s Olympic Mountains rise in the distance.
Learn about Victoria’s frontier and colonial past as you stroll by the Parliament and other historical buildings, admire inviting parks and gardens, and trace the scenic focal point of the city, the Inner Harbor.
Around midday check into your lovely, five-star post-tour hotel just minutes from the harbor. If your room is not ready on arrival the front desk will store your luggage. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city further.
Country Walkers provides you with city information including recommendations on what to see and do in Victoria during your stay.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation is provided to the Victoria airport based on your departure time.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Sun, May 29 to Fri, Jun 3 - 2022
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Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park; 1-2 miles, easy. Qualicum Falls; 2.5 miles, easy
After receiving your boxed breakfast, depart the bustle of Vancouver City for the tranquil, unspoiled wilderness of Vancouver Island. A few short walks and visits will break up your five-hour travel day.
Upon arrival at the ferry terminal, embark on a 1.5 hour long sail across the scenic Strait of Georgia, leaving the gleaming cityscape and cedar-lined shores behind. Arrive in Nanaimo, the island’s “Harbor City,” and disembark to continue your drive to Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. Here, savor a freshly prepared picnic of local ingredients after exploring the shoreline and the park’s wide, sandy beach.
Departing after lunch, you set off for a short drive to Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park on the shores of Cameron Lake. One of the island’s most picturesque parks, this pastoral haven is home to old-growth Douglas-fir forest and colorful wildflowers in the spring. A loop trail beneath a soaring canopy leads past tranquil streams and delivers you to impressive waterfalls, which cascade down a gorge bordered by steep mountain peaks.
Arrive late this afternoon at your home for the next three nights. After time to refresh, join your companions in the lounge for an optional pre-dinner drink and then depart for a scrumptious dinner in Ucluelet, whose name in the indigenous First Nations language translates into “people of the safe harbor.” Feast on fresh, seasonal cuisine harvested nearby. After a rewarding day in this Pacific paradise, fall asleep in your luxurious rainforest-view suite.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Schooner Cove Trail; 2 miles, easy. Wild Pacific Trail: Ancient Cedars and Artists loops; 2 miles, easy
Today you set off for a day of walking in Pacific Rim National Park and along the Wild Pacific Trail. Home to mossy rainforest, wind-sculpted trees, rocky cliffs lashed by roiling waves, and stunning beaches, this area offers some of the most dramatic walking on the west coast.
Following a relaxing lunch on Long Beach, you travel to Ancient Cedars Loop Trail, where some of the most massive trees on Vancouver Island greet you—giant red cedars rise majestically above old-growth Sitka spruce and western hemlock. Two of these mammoth cedars are 800 years old; one measures nearly 40 feet around its base! First Nations tribes revered these trees and once harvested them to carve canoes, build shelters, and extract medicines. They used the bark to weave clothing, hats, and baskets.
Your footpath leads through thick brush and skirts rugged cliffs overlooking Barclay Sound. The Broken Group Islands lie to the east, and to the southwest, the Pacific Ocean fills your view. As you walk, you pass through old-growth forests of towering trees, gigantic moss-draped nurse logs, raised twisted roots, fungi, lichen, and ferns. This primitive terrain is a photographer’s dream. Turn to the sea to marvel at distant barrier reefs churning up the surf. Between February and May, you may see whales breaching the water’s surface. Keep your eyes open, too, for the “sea lion pool.” Sheltered behind a barrier reef, the pool is a prime spot for sea lions and seals. To take in the scenery around you, pause at viewing nooks and decks for a bird’s-eye view of surge channels, tumbling cliffs, and wide sandy beaches. You might spot some of the 300 bird species that migrate through the Ucluelet Peninsula, including the most regal of winged predators at the “eagle sentry point.” At Big Beach, there’ll be time to explore tidal pools and enjoy a delicious picnic lunch of fresh local specialties.Following this dramatic walk, which ends at your hotel, rejuvenate in the resort’s ocean-side Jacuzzi or outdoor pool.
This evening you’re free to choose from several dining options. Perhaps you’ll begin with a walk into town for a casual dinner at one of the local restaurants or indulge in a spa treatment at the hotel (at an additional cost) instead. Your guides will be available to assist with recommendations and transportation to or from town.
Please note: As many trails in this area are tide dependent, walks and schedule may vary.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Wild Pacific Trail: Lighthouse Loop; 2 miles, easy
The highlight for today is a thrilling bear-watching expedition. You’ll search for black bears as they seek food along the coast during low tide. Embark on an open-air, 24-foot, rigid-hulled Zodiac-style boat and head into the calm fjord inlets of Clayoquot Sound. You stop in sheltered bays to marvel at these majestic creatures as they forage in tidal pools for crabs, clams, and barnacles. The shallow draft of your boat lets your experienced pilot bring you close enough to safely and unobtrusively observe the bears. During your outing, you may also spot bald eagles, seals, and other sea life. Warm gloves, hats, and drinks are provided.
Later, explore another section of the Wild Pacific Trail as you walk the Lighthouse Loop from Terrace Beach. This is the site of an ancient First Nations canoe beach and an ancient midden, or dumping site, that dates back at least 5,000 years. Interpretive signs share the rich history of this area, once home to over 10,000 Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations peoples. Learn about this fascinating area as you wind your way through a mossy rainforest to a rugged and wind-swept coastline, skirting rocky headlands with sweeping views of Barkley Sound and the Amphitrite Lighthouse. Or walk to Ucluelet for a craft beer at the Brewing Company or visit the Aquarium to learn about local marine life from Clayoquot and Barkley Sounds.
For dinner this evening, your guides will prepare the freshest salmon BBQ you’re likely ever to eat. Savor your meal as you dine overlooking the beach.
Please note: The bear watching expedition is tide dependent and may be offered in the morning or in the afternoon. Lunch today will be in Tofino before or after your bear watching expedition. Your guides will recommend some of the local favorites.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Marine Provincial Park; 3 miles, easy. Travel to Brentwood Bay
You begin with an early breakfast so you can make the most of your travel day to the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Your drive takes about five hours, and along the way you pause for two scenic walks—a chance to stretch your legs and get a glimpse of some of the tallest trees on Vancouver Island, many more than 800 years old.
After an easy stroll through Cathedral Grove, you continue another hour to the pedestrian ferry for your short shuttle to Newcastle Island, part of the Snuneymuxw First Nations Traditional Territory. The Snuneymuxw are a coastal Salish people who have long called Vancouver Island home. In their Hul-qumi’num dialect, they call Newcastle Island “Saysutshun.” The island’s shores were an annual homestead for this semi-nomadic tribe, who followed the cycles of the sea for food. Spawning herring drew them here between January and April, and they built a series of longhouses for shelter. Aside from being a fishing ground, Saysutshun served other important purposes for the Snuneymuxw: it was a training ground for competitive canoe pullers, a source of botanical medicines, and a place of healing where families would soothe their hearts, minds, and bodies after the death of loved ones.
Enjoy your box lunch, then depart on your scenic 10-minute ferry ride to the island. You’ll meet a Snuneymuxw guide and learn about some of the edible plants and traditional medicines used to this day. Then follow a well-maintained trail through the Marine Provincial Park, relishing coastal views before venturing into the island’s interior, a pristine paradise of Douglas firs, oaks, and dogwoods.
Later, continue the drive to Brentwood Bay, on the outskirts of Victoria, and to your next hotel, the lovely Brentwood Bay Resort, where your oceanfront room welcomes you with beautiful views from its balcony. This evening, you’re free to choose from several dining options at your hotel or nearby.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
2.5 miles, easy with moderate sections. Butchart Gardens; 1-1.5 miles, easy
Linger over breakfast as you look out on the bay, basking in the warm ambiance of the fireplace indoors or dining al fresco on the terrace with spectacular views of the Saanich Inlet. This meal is another chance to savor the freshness of Vancouver Island cuisine, perhaps sampling a house-smoked salmon Benedict with fried capers and crispy garlic herb potatoes. After eating, you travel to John Dean Provincial Park, a preserved wilderness sitting atop Mount Newton and overlooking Saanich Bay, the Gulf Islands, and the Cascade Mountains.
John Dean donated his private property in 1921 to found the park, and the remnants of his cabin are still visible in the woods. Wildlife abounds and you may spot red-tailed hawks, bald eagles, and turkey vultures soaring overhead. You may also hear pileated woodpeckers doing their work on some of the area’s largest Douglas Firs. Lunch today is on your own in a delightful setting—Butchart Gardens, the pride of Victoria and one of the world’s premier floral show gardens. The enterprising Butchart Family initially founded this remarkable botanical showcase in 1904 as a quarry for limestone. Once the rock supply was near depleted, Jennie Butchart had the crevices loaded with topsoil from nearby farms, and planted Japanese, Italian, Rose, and Mediterranean gardens. Throughout the 20th century, the Butcharts’ descendants transformed the gardens into a pleasure park of world-class proportions. Today, it is a National Historic Site of Canada.
You return to your hotel early this afternoon, where you may indulge in the spa amenities if you wish or stroll along the marina.
This evening, head to a local restaurant overlooking Cordova Bay for a final celebratory dinner. After your meal, stroll along the beach before returning to your hotel.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Victoria city and harbor walking tour; 2-3 miles, easy
Spend the final morning of your tour exploring Victoria on foot. Established in 1843 as a fort for the Hudson’s Bay Company, Victoria has been called “more British than Britain.” You’ll see for yourself as you tour the city, admiring its abundance of Victorian-era architecture, beautiful formal gardens, elegant tea rooms, and double-decker buses. The present-day capital of British Columbia, this small city enjoys a breathtaking setting on the Strait of Juan de Fuca as Washington State’s Olympic Mountains rise in the distance.
Learn about Victoria’s frontier and colonial past as you stroll by the Parliament and other historical buildings, admire inviting parks and gardens, and trace the scenic centerpiece of the city, the Inner Harbor.
Around noon you bid farewell to your travel companions. You may extend your time in Victoria on your own or depart for Seattle, Washington, by ferry. Country Walkers will provide a complimentary shuttle from Magnolia Hotel to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) arriving by 12:30 p.m. We recommend a flight out of Victoria International Airport (YYJ) no earlier than 2:00 p.m. to allow a 90-minute check-in period.
Included Meals: Breakfast
St. Regis Vancouver
This 4-star boutique hotels offers convenience and comfort in a centrally located downtown area. Cozy outside and inside dining areas, a lively bar, and original works of art throughout provide a relaxing atmosphere. Just 30 minutes from the Vancouver International Airport, 5 minutes from the float plane terminals, and within walking distance of many of the city’s sites. Comfortable, modern guest rooms include WiFi and air conditioning.
Black Rock Ocean Front Resort
This 5-star oceanfront resort on Vancouver Island’s rugged west coast combines elegance with contemporary comfort in the middle of Canada’s western frontier. VIP departures use Ocean-Front suites with floor to ceiling glass windows, private balconies overlooking the wild coast, and spa inspired bathrooms. Just minutes from the Pacific Rim National Park and charming town of Ucluelet.
Brentwood Bay Resort
This lovely five-star boutique hotel overlooking the bay, just 20 minutes from Victoria, has been voted one of the top hotels in Canada by Condé Nast Travelers and a top luxury hotel by Trip Advisor. Elegant décor and amenities including fitness facilities and a pool with a hot tub add a touch of luxury to your stay. Relax on your private balcony or patio, as you enjoy sweeping waterfront views. Well-appointed rooms include in-room WiFi, a minibar, coffee maker, air conditioning, spa bath, and shower.
The Magnolia Hotel & Spa
Just steps from Victoria’s Inner Harbor, the 5-star Magnolia Hotel & Spa offers refined décor with a mix of modern and traditional furnishings. Large, air conditioned rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of the city while you enjoy complimentary bottled water and fresh fruit. Soaker tubs, complimentary WiFi, an on-site restaurant, and coffee, tea, and cool drinks always available in the lobby ensure a lovely stay in a convenient location close to the waterfront and lively Chinatown.
2022 Post-Tour Extension - Victoria
1 Night From $298
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $248
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation is provided to the Victoria airport based on your departure time.
Included Meals: Breakfast
What's Included | Flight + Tour Combo | Tour Only |
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Exceptional boutique accommodations | ||
12 on-tour meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners | ||
Local guides with you throughout tour, (two guides for groups of 8 or more) | ||
Local wine and/or beer with dinner | ||
Entrance fees and special events as noted in the itinerary | ||
Travel assistance available 24/7 provided by Allianz Global Assistance | ||
Telescopic walking sticks provided on tour | ||
Roundtrip airfare | ||
One extra night in Vancouver and one extra night in Victoria | ||
Airport car service for arrival & departure | ||
Pre- and post-tour breakfasts | ||
Business-class upgrades available |
Dates & Prices
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Flight + Tour Combo
8 days, includes round-trip international airfare , airport shuttle, and additional hotel nights with included breakfast.
Single Supplement: From $1,248
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Tour Only
6 Days. Includes walking vacation only.
Single Supplement: From $798
For more information, call: 800-245-3868
Please note: Special savings cannot be combined with any other offer. Standard Terms & Conditions apply when purchasing this trip. Prices include all airline surcharges and Government taxes and fees. Ask our Tour Consultants for details. Every effort has been made to produce this information accurately. We reserve the right to correct errors. Prices are based on preferences selected above, including meals and sightseeing as specified in What’s Included. All prices are subject to change. Departure dates and prices shown may be updated several times daily, and apply to new bookings only.
Beautiful and unique to North America, Vancouver Island was a special hiking capture and emersion into Creation!
Tom G,
British Columbia: Vancouver Island
Our rating is due in large part to the fact that our tour was interrupted by one member testing positive for Covid, which put isolation constraints on the rest of our tour members. This resulted in dinner our room one of the last two evenings and a dinner for 8 people (6 tourists and 2 guides) in a hall that could easily have held 150 or more people. Both these dinners are normally a very important and enjoyable part of the many Country Walker tours we have enjoyed over the years. We did enjoy the time in the forests of…
Asheville Tourist, Hendersonville NC
British Columbia: Vancouver Island
Experience your destination like an insider with people who call it home.
Martin Callum
Beginning at a young age, Martin has lived in and traveled to many different countries. After multiple backpacking trips touring around the globe, he decided to change his career path from Engineering to Travel Guide – a true dream job for him. His motivation to explore both around the world and around Canada has never faded and he loves to share the beauty of his home country with others. He is passionate about the outdoors and is eager for wildlife encounters. Martin loves to go above and beyond to create especially memorable experiences.
Malcolm Taliano
Originally from central Canada, Malcolm Taliano has been guiding and travelling throughout Western Canada since he moved out west after completing degrees in Education and Outdoor Adventure Leadership. He is a lifelong learner and, wherever he goes, he likes to embrace the local community and culture, while sharing unique experiences with guests. To fuel his outdoor pursuits Malcolm is passionate about local cuisine-so be sure to ask for his recommendations! Vancouver Island is his favorite place to guide, and he looks forward to sharing his love of its beautiful landscapes.
Simon Fortier
Simon Fortier is always in pursuit of the next adventure and his desire to discover Canada’s natural wonders has taken him all over the country. Particularly memorable are the times he’s guided wildlife observation and multi-sport expeditions across the Canadian arctic, where he has sometimes spent more than 30 consecutive days out on the land! He has trekked, skied, rafted, kayaked, and canoed through some of the most beautiful areas his native Canada has to offer. Simon is known for having kept his childish heart with his endless energy and curiosity and it’s his desire to live great experiences that makes every trip with Simon inspiring and so much fun.
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