Fri Aug 22, 2003 Seattle to Whistler via Vancouver. After leaving Seattle, we cross the Canadian border to pick up the rest of our new friends in Vancouver. Then we’re off to Whistler via the scenic Sea to Sky highway. We arrive into Whistler this afternoon in time to enjoy any number of exciting recreational activities including mountain biking, hiking and canoeing. After your included dinner, we’ll take in the Whistler nightlife. Hotel (D).

Sat Aug 23, 2003 Whistler to Kamloops. Spend the morning in the resort town of Whistler where you will have the opportunity to browse the shops and cafés of Whistler/ Blackcomb Mountain. This afternoon we travel further into British Columbia, through the Lillooet Mountain Range towards our nightstop in Kamloops. Hotel (B,D)

Sun Aug 24, 2003 Kamloops to Jasper. Today we will drive further into the spectacular Rocky Mountains, via the scenic Yellowhead highway. We will drive past Moose Lake, as well as stop at the base of Mt. Robson ?the highest point in the Canadian Rockies. We’ll also visit Maligne Canyon, the deepest and longest limestone canyon in the Rockies. There is time to marvel at this impressive gorge carved by generations of raging water. Hotel (B)

Mon Aug 25, 2003 Jasper. 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. Whitewater adventure awaits you this afternoon as there is the opportunity to take a rafting trip (optional) on the mighty Fraser River. Hotel (D)

Tues Aug 26, 2003 Jasper to Banff. It’s non-stop beauty today as we travel the famous Icefields Parkway, considered one of the most scenic highways in the world. The highlight will be the ride aboard the specially designed “snocoach" on the Athabasca Glacier! This afternoon we’ll visit Lake Louise and make several photo stops, including the vivid blue Peyto Lake. We arrive in Banff late this afternoon. Chalets (B,D)

Wed Aug 27, 2003 Banff at Leisure. After a visit to the world famous Banff Springs Hotel, the rest of the day is yours to go sightseeing, hiking, shopping, or just relaxing in the beautiful town of Banff. Tonight why not join us for an optional horseback ride and steakfry? Chalets (B).

Thurs Aug 28, 2003 Banff at Leisure. A second full day to enjoy everything that Banff National Park has to offer. This afternoon you have the opportunity to take a breathtaking helicopter ride over the Rocky Mountains, a once in a lifetime experience. Chalets (B)

Fri Aug 29, 2003 Banff to Kelowna. We bid farewell to the Rockies today as we drive through three more 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. We also drive into the Okanagen Valley - Canada’s fruit basket, full of orchards, farmlands and vineyards. Hotel (B,D)

Sat Aug 30, 2003 Kelowna to Vancouver. Travel via the Coquihalla and Transcanada highways today en route to the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver. This afternoon’s sightseeing tour includes: Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park and Lion’s Gate Bridge. Tonight, join us for an optional dinner cruise around Vancouver’s beautiful harbour. Hotel

Sun Aug 31, 2003 Vancouver to Seattle. We spend the morning in Vancouver before saying goodbye to some of your new friends in Canada. We cross back into the United States and return to Seattle where your tour ends this evening.