EXPERIENCE
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime. Head up the coast and explore oceanside communities along northern Vancouver Island before embarking on a 16-hour journey up the famed Inside Passage from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert. Discover the rugged beauty of BC's Northern Interior and enjoy a unique wildlife tour before heading home back to Metro Vancouver.
DAY 1
Depart Metro Vancouver for a scenic sailing to Vancouver Island. When you arrive on Vancouver Island, head north and explore unique seaside towns along the way, before arriving in Campbell River for the night.
Lodging: Comfort Inn & Suites
Upgrade your package with a wildlife tour and start your day by joining Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours on a wildlife excursion looking for humpbacks, orcas, bears, elk and other wildlife. In the afternoon, continue your drive to Northern Vancouver Island, famous for its forests, and stop off at remote communities like Sayward, Telegraph Cove and Port McNeill
Lodging: Kwa'lilas Hotel
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DAY 3
Relax on a breathtaking sailing from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert. As you sail through the Inside Passage, enter another world: Northern BC, where you’ll discover rich history, fascinating Indigenous culture and pristine natural beauty.
Lodging: Crest Hotel
DAY 4
Travel to Khutzeymateen Provincial Park and observe grizzly bears in their natural environment on a grizzly bear tour, or adventure offshore to see orcas and other marine animals on an unforgettable whale-watching guided excursion.
Lodging: Crest Hotel
DAY 5
Follow the banks of the mighty Skeena River on your journey east along Highway 16, then head south along the Bulkley River to Smithers. Take in the majestic surroundings including the spectacular Hudson Bay Mountain and Glacier.
Lodging: Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge
DAY 6
Your picturesque journey continues as you travel south from Smithers to Prince George, enjoying a few detours along the way. Spend the night in Northern BC’s largest city – Prince George.
DAY 7
As your adventure winds to a close, stop off at Williams Lake to learn about the gold rush era. While you’re there, visit the Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin for a history of ranching and rodeo in the area.
Lodging: Coast Fraser Inn
DAY 8
Depart Williams Lake and enjoy as many stops as you like on your scenic drive back to Metro Vancouver.
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