British Columbia Travel Guides and Tours

Tauck's popular Rockies vacation combines a classic western Canada tour by rail with floatplane, Ice Explorer and raft adventures, plus stays in Vancouver, Victoria, and at three historic Fairmont resort in Banff and Jasper national parks. Tauck's action-packed western Canada tour features a classic overnight rail journey from Vancouver into the Canadian Rockies, a floatplane excursion over the Gulf Islands, a ferry cruise to Victoria, an Ice Explorer ride across a glacier, and a raft trip down the Bow River. Explore the cities of Vancouver and Victoria... travel the Icefields Parkway... visit Victoria's celebrated The Butchart Gardens and the Royal BC Museum... enjoy afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress... and discover Banff and Jasper national parks from legendary inside-the-park Fairmont resorts.

Explore beautiful British Columbia. Start in Vancouver. Set amid the Coast Mountains and on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver offers the best of city life and nature’s beauty. Visit Robson Street to experience world-class shopping, explore spectacular Stanley Park, or grab a bite to eat on Granville Island. Then, head east to Okanagan Valley, famous for its outdoor activities and great wines. Perhaps take the southern route via Osoyoos to Penticton. Along the way you will find several great wineries. For a great introduction to wine touring, stop at the Wine Information Centre in Penticton. It offers tastings and information about all the wineries in the area. Then, head north to Kelowna, the perfect base for outdoor activities like boating, swimming, and hiking. Enjoy the many local wineries or visit one of the many local orchards. Next stop is the village of Whistler. Here you can ride the Whistler Gondola to the top of Mount Whistler. See stunning mountain scenery and enjoy lunch at the Roundhouse Lodge. After a strenuous day, relax at one of Whistler’s many spas and wellness centers. Then, return to Vancouver along the stunning Sea-to-Sky Highway to end your vacation.

Service On Call; documents including maps and detailed driving directions.Rental Car:Your Hertz rental car will be available upon arrival or you can use your own car.

Service On Call; documents including maps and detailed driving directions.

Explore two of Canada’s most beautiful cities using your See Vancouver & Beyond Card. Vancouver, dubbed Canada’s “Pearl of the Pacific,” is the largest city in the province of British Columbia and the third-largest city in Canada. Surrounded by water on three sides, Vancouver has close to 200 parks, including well-known Stanley Park, one of the world’s greatest urban preserves. Enjoy a great panoramic view of downtown from the Vancouver Lookout, take a city tour, or visit the iconic Capilano Suspension Bridge. Then, travel by motorcoach and ferry to Victoria, the “City of Gardens.” Victoria has a colorful history and you will see British influences everywhere. The bustling inner harbor is a great place to walk and explore. On your own, perhaps indulge yourself with Afternoon Tea at the historic Fairmont Empress Hotel or visit magical Butchart Gardens.

Victoria, Vancouver

Travel from the rugged Pacific Coast to the beauty of the Canadian Rockies and see two of British Columbia’s most popular cities on this 7-day vacation. Spend time in lively Vancouver along with Whistler, home to the 2010 Olympic Games.Service On Call; sightseeing as outlined in day-by-day itinerary; round-trip transportation between Vancouver and Whistler by motorcoach.

Explore two of Canada’s most beautiful cities on this 7-day vacation. See Vancouver, Canada’s “Pearl of the Pacific,” along with Victoria, the “City of Gardens.”Service On Call; sightseeing as outlined in day-by-day itinerary; round-trip transportation between Vancouver and Victoria by motorcoach and ferry.