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The island is home to rugged scenery, pristine rainforest, vibrant city life and extraordinary wildlife.
Vancouver Island is situated just off the west coast of British Columbia and is home to rugged scenery, pristine rainforests, vibrant city life and extraordinary wildlife. Small fishing towns dot the northern coast which is also the access point for the Great Bear Rainforest.
Tofino and Ucluelet on the western coastline are hubs for eco-adventures and surfing, while Canada’s capital Victoria on the southern tip of the island is a picturesque city rich in culture and new world history. The wilds of the north and cosmopolitan ambience of the south are connected by a sandy coastline, forested mountain trails and aqua blue lakes. The Victoria Harbour is an exciting buzz of sailboats, float planes and passenger ferries. Explore the city on foot discovering art galleries, museums, shops and fantastic restaurants.
Tofino is a coastal town world-renowned for surfing and thus attracts and a young and vibrant crowd and is home to excellent restaurants and First Nation history. However, it is also the base from which to explore remote areas of Clayoquot Sound and embark on some incredible wildlife trips. Some 22,000 grey whales migrate through Tofino waters between February and October and small groups spend the whole summer in Clayoquot Sound. It is also possible to see humpback whales and Steller sea lions.
Ucluelet (you-clue-let) is a delightful unspoilt village with a largely residential population. Traditionally a fishing village, today an income is made from outdoor recreation and eco-tourism. It is overshadowed by the nearby popular resort town of Tofino, but in our opinion, Ucluelet is the real gem of the area. Perched on the most westerly point of the Pacific Rim National Park, the peninsula has the calm waters of Ucluelet Harbour on one side and the churning Pacific Ocean on the other. At the southern tip is the famous Wild Pacific Trail. A year-round destination, there is always plenty going on, including the annual Pacific Rim Whale Festival that celebrates the longest annual migration of any animal.
In a magical journey to the north-eastern tip of Vancouver Island, witness one of the most remarkable marine mammals on Earth from an extraordinary water-top vantage point (and take a detour to spot grizzly bears).
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A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.
Watching bears interacting without any care of his presence was fascinating for Paul, and being a privileged onlooker in their natural habitat created a lifelong fascination with Canada.
Roxy’s love for Canada is limitless and she has returned on an almost yearly basis since her first visit as a child. From hiking the high alpine trails, riding with local cowboys to kayaking with humpbacks, she has likely been there and done it.
Synonymous with dramatic landscapes, dazzling cities and flurries of wild animals, British Columbia is an adventure mecca.
Outdoor activities are in abundance with mountain biking, hiking, rafting and wildlife dedicated options to name a few.
Within the archipelago of the national park, Gwaii Haanas protects a range of historical monuments, archaeological sites, cultural events, indigenous heritage and…
Often mistaken as the capital of Canada, Vancouver is on everyone’s must-see list when visiting British Columbia.
The island is home to rugged scenery, pristine rainforest, vibrant city life and extraordinary wildlife.
To head into the remote Yukon wilderness to watch grizzly bears ice fishing in the rich salmon waters is a rare and…
Home to the Inuit and their predecessors for thousands of years, you can experience their culture and hospitality along with the humour…
Canada's eastern cities are unique melting pots of arts, culture and food, surrounded by enchanting countryside and connectable by trains and seaplanes.
Think salty sea air, scenic wine regions, miles of untouched coastlines and proud locals who still live in stilted houses.
Our knowledge and expertise set us apart. So too our curiosity. It is this that drives us to create a journey that is really bespoke to you, all the while ensuring we travel and operate sustainably.
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