Day Trips in Canada's West
VANCOUVER DEPARTURES
Seaplane
Tours |
Whale Viewing
SEAPLANE TOURS
One of
the most spectacular city settings in the world,
Vancouver is surrounded by unparalleled scenery.
Island vistas stretch in every direction while
mountain ranges and fjords reach Whistler and
beyond to Alaska. The most popular way to
discover this natural wonder is aboard a
seaplane as it whisks you from the heart of
Vancouver. One minute you can be shopping in
downtown Vancouver and virtually the next flying
over breathtaking scenery of snow capped peaks
and blue fjords. The seaplane check-in at Coal
Harbour is so convenient it’s on the doorstep of
most central hotels and can be reached on foot,
they’ll even store your shopping for you.
THE
MAIL RUN: ride
along with the locals on regular flights from
Vancouver to the tiny villages and picturesque
anchorages of the Gulf Islands. Classic De
Havilland Beaver aircraft make daily flights
carrying mail, essential supplies and passengers
to various islands. Meeting the locals is a
holiday highlight and many people claim these
are the friendliest flights ever! Flight routes
may vary slightly and can include: Saltspring
Island, Pender
 Island and seaside community of
Maple Bay.
Daily departures / operates year round.
Flight time between 1-2 hours.
Price per person: $185 plus 5% GST
FJORDS
& RESORT VILLAGES:
Fly the scenic Sunshine Coast! This beautiful
region of fjords, picturesque villages and
sailboat harbours is best explored by air. The
sea plane touches down at West Coast Wilderness
Lodge (AAT selected resort) for a taste of BC
cuisine which includes smoked salmon and BC wine
– a traditional coastal experience! From the
air, views over the Coast Mountains are like
opening a door to a whole new world.
Total duration 1.5 hours with a flight time of 1
hour, plus 30 minutes at West Coast Wilderness
Lodge
Price per person: $289 plus 5% GST
VANCOUVER PANORAMA:
Ideal introduction to sea plane flying – and
where better to have your first sea plane
flight? Depart from picturesque Coal Harbour for
an aerial tour of the city and surrounding
mountains. As you take off and land, Vancouver’s
stunning city skyline is always a highlight
Daily departures / operates year round.
Total time 30 minutes with a flight time of 20
minutes.
Price per person: $99 plus 5% GST
Extended Panorama:
Total time 45 minutes with a flight time of 35
minutes.
Price per person: $139 plus 5% GST
ALPINE
LAKES & GLACIERS:
a best seller! Flight showcases the scenery that
makes Western Canada a legend. Views of hanging
glaciers and knife edge ridges of Mt. Mamquam  (2,600metres/8,450ft) are awesome. The sea plane
lands on a crystal clear mountain lake for a
photo stop where the air is fresh and
invigorating! Daily departures May thru October.
Total duration of approximately 2hrs with a
flight time of 1 hr.
Price per person: $79 plus 5% GST (flightseeing
only). Add a
picnic stop with landing on a lake: $269
per person plus 5% GST
VICTORIA – ROUND TRIP BY SEA PLANE:
Explore Victoria in a day! Leave Vancouver in
morning and return at leisure in the afternoon.
The round trip sea plane flights are fun,
convenient and maximize your time. In Victoria
you arrive close to shops, museum, restaurants
plus major attractions are all reached on foot.
Add popular highlights like Butchart Gardens or
afternoon tea at the Empress Hotel. Victoria is
a jewel, with great shopping and fun places for
lunch. Daily
departures operating from March – November.
Flights 40 minutes each way.
Price per person: $289 plus 5% GST
Email us at:
mytrip@CanadianPacificVacations.com
WHALE VIEWING
Seeing
the whales of British Columbia’s west coast is a
must and Vancouver is close to their summer
feeding grounds. Aboard the fast and safe boats
you follow the routes of the Killer Whales as
they cruise the Pacific waters feeding on
migrating salmon. Other marine species and
sightings can include Dall’s porpoises, sea
lions, bald eagles
 and seals. Sightings are
guaranteed – if you fail to see whales you can
take return trips until you do (no time limit). The daily 3-5 hour boat trips include
professional naturalists on board and typically
travel through the spectacular Gulf Islands and
Strait of Georgia.
Quick tips from our trips
If you
are travelling with the family this will be a
highlight! What’s more you’ll love the small
village of Steveston with its quant shops and
friendly atmosphere. Sightings are reliable all
summer and take our word the operator really
does honour the guarantee. We think this is the
best whale viewing choice in Vancouver and
recommended.
Getting
there; take the shuttle bus or drive yourself.
Drive time to Steveston 35-45 minutes by car.
Shuttle bus service operates regularly from
downtown Vancouver (several locations close to
hotels) Shuttle must be booked in
advance.
All tours are fully narrated
by professional Naturalists. Complimentary
granola bars and bottled water provided on tour.
2010 Whale Watching Daily
Departures
|
Departure Times |
Date |
Trip
Length |
|
11:00am |
April 1 - June 12 |
3 - 5
Hours |
|
9:00am & 2:00pm |
June
13 - September 6 |
3 - 5
Hours |
|
11:00am |
September 7 - October 31 |
3 - 5
Hours |
2010 Whale Watching Rates
|
Boat
Type |
Adults |
Students
(with valid ID) |
Seniors
(60+) |
Children
(4-12) |
Infants
(0-3) |
|
Explorathor (Semi-Covered) |
$120 |
$100 |
$100 |
$75 |
Free |
|
Expess
(Open Air) |
$120 |
$100 |
$100 |
$75 |
Free |
|
Lightship 1 (Open Air) |
$125 |
$125 |
$125 |
$125* |
N/A |
Additional Services:
Round trip shuttle transfer service available
from downtown Vancouver for $15 per person
Lunches prepared upon request for $8.50
each.
Rates listed are in Canadian Dollars. Rates
are subject to GST (currently 5%).
Gratuities for the crew are
not included in the above rates.
Passengers should arrive at
the tour office 45 minutes prior to departure
time. We recommend that you dress warmly
and bring sunglasses, sunscreen, a
camera/camcorder and a snack. All boats
have washrooms onboard and passengers will be
required to sign an insurance waiver.
Email us at:
mytrip@CanadianPacificVacations.com
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