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Vancouver
by – Jordan Allen, Tour Manager, North America Welcome to Vancouver! This is the 3rd largest city in Canada and the largest on its west coast. Put on your fleece jacket and grab a coffee as you head for downtown, the mountains, or the beaches! Located in the province of British Columbia, Vancouver’s population is a modest 580,000, but the Vancouver Metro area has 2.2 million people. Wi... more »
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Whistler
Whistler in is known the world over being one of the best ski resorts not only in Canada, but the entire world. This village amongst the lakes and mountains of British Columbia is also one of the most underrated and beautiful summer resorts also in the world. Long before Whistler became a ski and resort area, logging was its main industry and it wasn’t until the 1960’s that began discovering the crys... more »
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Vancouver International Airport to the Sandman Hotel, Vancouver
More Tour and Travel Advice for the USA and Canada Once you have collected you luggage make your way up to level 2 and out the main airport exit. Look for the ‘Airporter’ bus stand. The buses leave every 30 minutes and drop off across the road from the Sandman Hotel. Tickets can be purchased for CAN$13 from the driver. Sandman Hotel 180 W. Georgia Street Vancouver, BC, V6B 4P4 Tel: (604) 681 2211
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Arrival times - North America
More Tour and Travel Advice for the USA and Canada As much as you probably won’t want it to, the tour has got to end some time. Weather, traffic and other external factors out of our control may effect arrival times, therefore these times should be used as a general guide. Finishing at the Kyoto Grand Hotel, Los Angeles Tours finishing in Los Angeles sho... more »
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Banff National Park
by – Jordan Allen Banff National Park is Canada’s oldest National Park and is renowned for its simply spectacular peaks and valleys which wee formed through geological upheavals and glacial movements over 77 million years ago. Banff National Park is also an amazing wildlife refuge and is home to elk, deer, big horn sheep, but perhaps the most famous sight in the whole Par... more »
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Baseball
Take me out to the ball game! It is America’s National Sport. For a true taste of US sporting culture nothing beats sitting in the stands, eating a hot dog, taking the 7th inning stretch and maybe even catching a foul ball. Although going to a game is not scheduled on any tours, there is loads of free time on tours to hit up a game in cities and teams like the Anaheim Angels, Boston Red Sox, Chicag... more »
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Age Restrictions - North America
Contiki tours are specifically designed for those in the 18 through 35 age group. Consequently the facilities and activities on a Contiki tour are not appropriate to persons outside the age bracket. If you have a question regarding the age groups, you should discuss this thoroughly with Contiki staff personnel. It is possible to travel With Contiki on Nor... more »
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Tours that visit Vernon
- Canada & the Rockies plus Calgary Stampede 13 Days
- Grand Canadian plus Calgary Stampede 21 Days
- Canada & The Rockies 11 Days
- Grand Canadian (Start New York City) 19 Days
- Grand Canadian (Start Vancouver) 20 Days
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