10-Day Western Canada Adventure with Glacier Ride and Seaplane Tours

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Day 01

Arrival in Edmonton and Transfer to Jasper

• Travel through the city of Edmonton to reach the first destination, the resort town of Jasper.
• Jasper is home to the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies.
• Jasper National Park attracts travellers seeking vast wilderness, majestic peaks, and abundant wildlife.
• Please note that if you cannot arrive at Edmonton Airport by 2:00 pm, you will need a pre-tour day.
• In that case, you would sleep in Downtown Edmonton for the evening.
• The tour would then begin the following day.
• All arrangements can be made for you if you need to stay overnight in Edmonton.

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Day 02

Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake, and Spirit Island Cruise

• On this day trip from Jasper, visit Maligne Canyon and Medicine Lake.
• Also enjoy a boat cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island.
• Maligne Canyon features waterfalls, underground stream outlets, birds, and plant life.
• Wildlife is surprisingly abundant around Medicine Lake.
• Grizzly bears, black bears, mule deer, wolves, moose, mountain sheep, and bald eagles are among the animals that frequent the lake area during the summer season.
• The lake cruise is scenic and is arguably the highlight of the day.

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Day 03

Icefields Parkway to Banff via Glacier and Lake Stops

• Although this is the relocation day from Jasper to the resort town of Banff, many important stops are made along the way:
• • Athabasca Falls
  • Columbia Icefield, where you ride on the actual glacier in a specially designed, stretched-out monster bus
  • Weeping Wall Waterfalls
  • Bow Lake
  • Crowfoot Glacier
  • Peyto Lake
• Today is best described as one of the most scenic drives on Earth.
• Please note that lunch is included on today's tour.

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Day 04

Canmore Helicopter Flight and Johnston Canyon

• On this day trip from Banff, the morning begins with a visit to the town of Canmore.
• From there, take a helicopter ride.
• The mountainous scenery is like no other.
• Later in the day, after returning to Banff, visit nearby Johnston Canyon.
• Limestone rock eroding over thousands of years created a picture-perfect landscape of sheer canyon walls, waterfalls, tunnels, and natural pools.

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Day 05

Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Minnewanka Cruise, and Banff Gondola

• On another day trip from Banff, visit Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.
• Also enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Minnewanka.
• The evening ends with a ride on the Banff Gondola.
• Ascend Sulphur Mountain at 2,281 meters or 7,484 feet, then follow the well-designed skywalk.

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Day 06

Transfer to Whistler and Seaplane Flightseeing

• After relocating by both land and air from Banff to the resort town of Whistler, enjoy a seaplane ride.
• Rugged peaks, majestic glaciers, lush alpine meadows, and turquoise glacial waters await.
• After this flightseeing tour, return to town.
• More than two million people visit Whistler each year.
• Its pedestrian village has won numerous design awards.
• Whistler has been voted among the top destinations in North America by major magazines since the mid-1990s.
• You are encouraged to end the day with a visit to the town's most famous ice bar.
• It is fascinating even for those who do not drink.

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Day 07

Whistler Adventure Day with Off-Roading, Rafting, and Ziplining

• On excursions from Whistler, go off-roading, whitewater rafting, and ziplining.
• These are three of the most popular activities in Whistler, and all of them are included in one day.
• Even beyond the thrill factor, the nature seen today is reason enough not to miss out.

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Day 08

Peak 2 Peak Gondola, Capilano, and Vancouver Evening

• Before relocating by land to the city of Vancouver, ride the so-called Peak 2 Peak Gondola.
• Until 2017, it held the world record for the longest free span between ropeway towers.
• Adding to the overall experience are the ski lift ride and the 425-foot suspension bridge called Cloudraker Skybridge.
• Once in Vancouver, head to another suspension bridge, Capilano.
• It is 140 meters or 460 feet long and 70 meters or 230 feet above the river.
• Capilano attracts more than 1.2 million visitors each year.
• It is recommended that you end the evening in Downtown Vancouver, specifically in the area called Gastown.
• There you will find many restaurants, galleries, shops, and places to party.

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Day 09

Granville Island and Scenic Seaplane Day Trip to Tofino

• Before taking a day trip by seaplane to the village of Tofino, visit Vancouver's most famous public market.
• It is located on Granville Island.
• Established in 1979, Granville Island Public Market is housed in an enclosed facility where customers can purchase fresh produce, meat, seafood, cheeses, and many other products, many of them locally sourced.
• There are approximately 50 vendors in the market, including food vendors.
• They sell a range of items, from Mexican, Asian, Greek, and deli food to candy and snacks.
• The market attracts both local residents and tourists.
• The seaplane ride between Vancouver and Tofino is quite scenic.
• On a clear day, you may see whales as well as Clayoquot Sound.
• This is a body of water with many inlets and islands.
• While in Tofino, there is time to walk around town.
• A visit to Chesterman Beach is recommended for those who wish to swim.

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Day 10

Departure from Vancouver

• Transportation will be arranged for you to reach the airport or port in Vancouver.