Meet your Contiki crew and new friends in Vancouver where we’ll set off on a sightseeing tour of the city. Then we are off to Whistler, home to the 2010 Winter Olympics, via the scenic Sea to Sky Highway. We arrive in Whistler this afternoon where you’ll have time to browse the shops of Whistler Village before your included dinner.

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Today is yours to enjoy this beautiful mountain resort. Perhaps you’ll want join us in an exciting paddle trip down the River of Golden Dreams (optional), challenge yourself on a zipline or do some hiking on one of Whistler’s trails, or take a scenic gondola ride to the top of Whistler/Blackcomb Mountain.

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We have the morning free in Whistler where you will have the opportunity to browse the shops and cafes of Whistler Village. After lunch, we travel further into British Columbia, through the Lillooet Mountain Range towards our night stop in Kamloops.

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Today’s drive will take us into the spectacular Rocky Mountains, via the scenic Yellowhead Highway. En route, we will stop to view Mt. Robson, the highest point in the Canadian Rockies, as well as drive past Moose Lake. You also have a chance to go white water rafting today (optional/seasonal)!

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Be sure to keep your camera ready for wildlife shots on the short drive to Maligne Lake this morning, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy the amazing scenery. We’ll also visit Maligne Canyon, the deepest and longest limestone canyon in the Rockies, where you’ll marvel at this impressive gorge carved by generations of raging water. The afternoon is free to hike, bike or simply enjoy the beauty of Jasper.

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It’s non-stop beauty today as we travel the famous Icefields Parkway, considered one of the most scenic highways in the world. Roll onto the Athabasca Glacier’s icy slopes in the custom designed “Ice Explorer.” This afternoon we’ll visit Lake Louise and make several photo stops, including vivid blue Peyto Lake (seasonal). We arrive in Banff late this afternoon.

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Enjoy everything that Banff National Park has to offer is yours to explore. Sightsee, hike, shop, or just relax in the beautiful town of Banff. Why not take the optional gondola ride to Sulphur Mountain where spectacular views of Banff await? Or take a breathtaking helicopter ride over the Rocky Mountains, a once in a lifetime experience. Join us tonight for an optional horseback ride and steak fry.

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We venture to Calgary to take in the excitement of the Stampede – all the rodeos, parades, concerts, fireworks and dancing make it the greatest outdoor show on earth!

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We’re off to Stampede Park for the day to revel in the excitement and festivities of the Stampede. We have organized great seats for the Rodeo and Chuckwagon races (optional)!

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We bid farewell to the Rockies today as we drive through three national parks in a single day. Yoho, Glacier and Mt. Revelstoke National Parks all await us as we make our way back into British Columbia. Tonight we stay in the Vernon situated in the Okanagan Valley, Canada’s wine country.

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The Coquihalla and Transcanada highways take us to the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver with time to explore its young, hip vibe. Tonight, join us for an optional dinner cruise around Vancouver’s beautiful harbour.

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Your Canadian adventure ends this morning and it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.