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Departure
July 9 - July 20 (12 days)
The Package at a Glance
| Day 1 |
Home Cities to Edmonton, AB |
| Fly from your home to Edmonton or take the WestWorld Coach from Regina and Saskatoon (and along the route) at no extra charge. |
| Day 2 |
Edmonton to Prince George, BC |
| Today, we cross the British Columbia border and visit Mount Robson, which has the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy the beautiful scenery as we continue along to Prince George. |
| Day 3 |
Prince George to Terrace, BC |
| We follow the beautiful rivers and valleys of northern British Columbia westward and this afternoon, stop to visit the Ksan Historical Village and Museum in Hazelton, where the village of Gitanmaax had existed for centuries. The cultural centre is dedicated to illustrating the richness of Gitxsan culture and history. |
| Day 4 |
Terrace to Prince Rupert, BC |
| Prince Rupert is where Canada’s Wilderness begins. We tour the North Pacific Cannery Village Museum, the most complete cannery that remains in these remote villages, also a National Historic Site. |
| Day 5 |
Prince Rupert to Queen Charlotte City, BC |
| We board B.C. Ferries this morning for our day of sailing to the Queen Charlotte Islands. The Haida have called these islands home for over 10,000 years. We sail across the Hectate Strait to Skidegate and Queen Charlotte City, where we will spend four nights. |
| Day 6 |
Queen Charlotte City |
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Today, we visit the Naikoon Provincial Park, located at the north end of Graham Island. This park has wonderful sandy beaches, rolling sand dunes, rock cliffs, marine tidal pools, great viewing look-outs and amazing west coast fauna and flora plus much more. At Tow Hill, we take a short walk to the Blow Hole, along with walks along Agate Beach and North Beach. The Blow Hole is an underground catapult of water surge channels carved through the coastline rocks. Lunch today is included. |
| Day 7 |
Queen Charlotte City |
We visit Old Massett today, where everyone will get a chance
to check out the local Haida artists' silver, gold or argillite
carvings and jewelry. We also travel to an active forestry area, Port Clements, where a visit to the Forestry Museum is planned. |
| Day 8 |
Queen Charlotte City |
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Visits today include the Balance Rock, a large boulder left behind after the retreat of the ice age, St. Mary’s Spring and the Haida Heritage Centre, a magnificent cedar multi-complex consisting of five contemporary monumental timber longhouses. The Greeting House provides spectacular views of the totem poles, the ocean and the surrounding islands. Lunch today is included and tonight, we will be treated to a traditional Haida Feast in Skidegate. |
| Day 9 |
Queen Charlotte City to Prince Rupert, BC |
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Today, we leave the Queen Charlotte Islands via the B.C. Ferry and arrive back in Prince Rupert early for some free time
this evening. |
| Day 10 |
Prince Rupert to Prince George, BC |
We have a leisurely day of travel as we go back along
Highway 16 and visit the alpine themed town of Smithers.
This evening, join your tour director, driver and friends at
our WestWorld Farewell Dinner. |
| Day 11 |
Prince George to Edmonton, AB |
Today, we cross back into Alberta and arrive in Edmonton for
the evening, where we can reminisce about our wonderful tour and make plans to meet up again with newfound friends. |
| Day 12 |
Edmonton to Home Cities |
| It's homeward bound to Saskatchewan, where the prairie landscape is always inviting. Fly passengers will be transferred to the airport. | |
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HIGHLIGHTS |
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Mount Robson
Ksan Historical Village and Museum
North Pacific Cannery Village
Museum
Naikoon Provincial Park including Blow Hole, Agate Beach and North Beach
The Balanced Rock
St. Mary’s Spring
Haida Heritage Centre
Old Massett
Forestry Museum – Port Clements
Traditional Haida Feast – Skidegate
2 lunches
Farewell Dinner |
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