Tour Sasquatch | Visit Canada

Meals

4 group dinners, including an Indigenous cuisine meal 1 breakfast (at the Samesun hostel)

Guide

Your Moose tour guide/driver’s job is to help you have the best time EVER!

Transport

Our buses are safe and comfortable mini-coaches, seating anywhere from 11 to 24 people. They have extra large windows for catching all the great views, air-conditioning and heating to keep cool or warm, and a sound system to keep the tunes rolling! We also include two scenic ferry rides across the Strait of Georgia with BC Ferries. Keep your eyes peeled for whales, dolphins, and other wildlife!

Accommodation

This tour includes 10 nights accommodation in mixed gender, hostel dormitory-style rooms. You will need to book your own accommodation for your pre-tour and post-tour nights only. Please note that we can take requests for female or male only rooms, and can usually accommodate, but there are no guarantees.

Others

Guided tour of Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre Walking tour of Victoria Paddleboarding on Skaha Lake in Penticton National Park fees

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Others

Meals, except those indicated as included above

Insurance

Travel Insurance is NOT included in your tour price. We strongly recommend that all Moose travellers purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy that covers you for the entire duration of your trip. The policy should include emergency medical coverage, trip cancellation/interruption/delay, baggage and personal effects theft/damage, as well as coverage for any adventure sports that you may participate in. Travel insurance is very affordable, and most providers offer a variety of different packages depending on your needs. If you choose NOT to purchase travel insurance, please know that the financial consequences of that decision could be quite costly, whether that’s an excessive hospital bill due to an accident, or no refund for your Moose tour if you cancel last minute because a significant family member has fallen severely ill. NULL of these events can be predicted, but unfortunately we can assure you they have happened to other Moose travellers! Our Cancellation Terms & Conditions apply in full regardless of how terrible the circumstances that led to you having to cancel your trip. Travel insurance covers you when the unexpected occurs!

Flights

There are no included flights on this itinerary. Flights to/from the start/finish point of this tour are also not included. You must arrange this yourself.

Optional

The following optional activities are available on this tour. Note: these are all booked with your Moose guide during the tour. Whale watching Coastal bear watching Natural hot springs and whale watching tour Sea kayaking Surfing Sea to Sky sightseeing flight Bungee jumping Zipling TreeTrek Canopy Walk Mountain biking Peak 2 Peak Gondola Ride Axe throwing Lake kayaking White water rafting Horseback riding Banff gondola ride Banff Upper Hot Springs Bike rentals Helicopter flight over the Rockies Big Canoe tour Via Ferrata

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Day 1 Day 1: Vancouver To Tofino
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Vancouver To Tofino

Get your binoculars at the ready! We’ll begin our adventure with a little marine life spotting as we take a scenic ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. From there we will explore the lush rainforests, cascading waterfalls, and giant trees of Vancouver Island. Then we’re off to Sproat Lake to observe one of the finest panels of prehistoric Indigenous petroglyphs. Our day ends by settling into the quaint little fishing village of Tofino, and feasting on fish & chips (don’t worry, they have non-seafood options too!)

Meal Inclusions: Dinner

Moose Accommodation: HI Tofino - Whalers on the Point
Day 2 Day 2: Tofino Free Day
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Tofino Free Day

Today is yours to do as you please! Cruise through the Pacific Ocean and go whale watching, soak in one of Tofino’s hot springs, or jump right into kayaking or surfing. Explore on foot, by bike, or go hiking – Tofino has lots on offer for your free day! As the evening draws in and the stars start to appear, we’ll be setting up a beach campfire (weather permitting) where we’ll toast some marshmallows and share each other’s stories of the day.

Moose Accommodation: HI Tofino - Whalers on the Point
Day 3 Day 3: Tofino To Victoria
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Tofino To Victoria

We’ll start our day at Wickanninish Beach in Pacific Rim National Park, which was named after Chief Wickanninish who ruled Clayoquot Sound in the 1700s! Then we’ll be heading to the village of Coombs for a chance to spot the famous goats on the roof of the Old Country Market. Then, it’s the East Coast for us as we head down to Chemainus with its 39 giant outdoor murals for a little Al Fresco art appreciation. You’ll also get a chance to snap the world’s largest (ice) hockey stick! (only in Canada, eh?) This evening we’ll be staying in the BC provincial capital, Victoria, where you can enjoy the buzzing Inner Harbour night scene.

Moose Accommodation: Ocean Island Backpackers or HI Victoria
Day 4 Day 4: Victoria To Vancouver
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Victoria To Vancouver

Today’s a day for history! We will begin our day with a walking tour starting in Victoria’s Chinatown, then make our way along the Inner Harbour to see the Empress Hotel, Parliament Buildings and learn about the Black Pioneers that arrived from San Francisco in 1858. Then we’ll head to Beacon Hill Park – known as the crowning jewel in Victoria’s park system, to gaze at the Terry Fox Memorial, and the world’s tallest free-standing totem pole. After that, the day is yours to explore Victoria as you wish, although we highly recommend checking out the vibrant Fisherman’s Wharf. We’ll then congregate to take another scenic ferry through the Gulf Islands, across the Salish Sea and back to Vancouver.

Moose Accommodation: HI Vancouver - Jericho Beach
Day 5 Day 5: Vancouver To Whistler
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Vancouver To Whistler

Have your camera ready for an amazing journey today! We’ll travel the breath-taking Sea to Sky Highway, past mountain peaks, glaciers, and stunning lakes, stopping off at two waterfalls, Shannon Falls and Brandywine Falls. Upon our arrival in Whistler, we’ll take a guided tour of the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre including a forest walk with a Cultural Ambassador, to learn about the Indigenous cultures of the Whistler Valley. We bet you’ll be hungry after this jam-packed day, so we’ll be dining together this evening. After that, check out Whistler’s nightlife scene or give axe throwing a go! (And yes, Canada hosts a World Axe Throwing League.)

Activity Inclusions: Guided tour of Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre

Meal Inclusions: Dinner

Moose Accommodation: HI Whistler
Day 6 Day 6: Whistler To Vancouver
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Whistler To Vancouver

Ziplining, bungee jumping, mountain biking and hiking; these are just some of the things you could be doing today! We don’t leave until the afternoon, giving you plenty of time to explore Whistler village or the mountains. Alternatively, find a quiet spot in one of the beautiful parks and take in some raw unadulterated nature, before we head back to Vancouver, stopping en route for another photo opportunity!

Moose Accommodation: HI Vancouver - Jericho Beach
Day 7 Day 7: Vancouver To Kelowna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Vancouver To Kelowna

The desert is calling! Today we’re going east through the Fraser Valley, where we’ll take a short walk through a West Coast rainforest to Bridal Veil Falls. Then, we’ll traverse the Coastal Mountains, stopping at Lightning Lake in Manning Park at lunchtime. The semi-arid desert grasslands of the Okanagan are next on our itinerary, where we’ll go paddle boarding on the beautiful Skaha Lake. We’ll be replenishing ourselves with a special dinner at Kekuli Café in Westbank, where you’ll get to try Indigenous cuisine, before settling in for the night on Lake Okanagan in Kelowna.

Activity Inclusions: Paddle boarding on Skaha Lake

Meal inclusions: Indigenous cuisine dinner

Moose Accommodation: Samesun Kelowna
Day 8 Day 8: Kelowna To Banff
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Kelowna To Banff

Being a little greedy with mountain ranges today, crossing not one, not two - but three of them, as we travel through four National Parks towards Banff! We’ll stop in Revelstoke where you can go lake kayaking or simply enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery. Finally we’ll enter the Rocky Mountains and cross over the Kicking Horse Pass into Alberta and Banff National Park, spending the night in the historic town of Banff itself, right in the heart of the mountains.

Meal Inclusions: Breakfast at Samesun Kelowna

Moose Accommodation: HI Banff
Day 9 Day 9: Banff To Rampart Creek Via Lake Louise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Banff To Rampart Creek Via Lake Louise

It’s time to visit those famous blue lakes! Lake Louise is calling, as is Moraine Lake (seasonal) before heading onto the Icefields Parkway for breath-taking views of jagged mountain peaks, glaciers, raging rivers and more turquoise lakes. Keep your eyes peeled for large furry animals as we make stops at the Crowfoot Glacier, Peyto Lake (our favourite) and Mistaya Canyon before arriving at our rustic wilderness hostel alongside Rampart Creek. We invite you to really take in your surroundings with a dip and a sauna, and perhaps a campfire under the stars.

Moose Accommodation: HI Rampart Creek. Please note: there are no alternative accommodation options at this location, but we know you’ll love having a true taste of Canada at Rampart Creek’s rustic wilderness hostel.
Day 10 Day 10: Rampart Creek To Jasper
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Rampart Creek To Jasper

Jasper National Park today! But first we’ll stop at Big Bend lookout for a great view of the U-shaped North Saskatchewan River Valley. Get your legs ready because next up is the Columbia Icefield, the largest ice field in the Rocky Mountains at 325 square kilometres, where we’ll hike to the toe of the Athabasca Glacier (conditions permitting.) Then on to Maligne Canyon, the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park, for a hike that crosses several bridges over the canyon with jaw-dropping views. Jasper townsite is our destination, and if you’re seeking an adrenaline rush, there is an option to take a guided mountain bike tour on arrival.

Moose Accommodation: HI Jasper
Day 11 Day 11: Jasper To Banff
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Jasper To Banff

Our first stop: Athabasca Falls, one of the most powerful and picturesque in the Rockies! This is followed by a bit of mountain goat spotting (we’re still amazed at how they hold on) at the Goats and Glaciers viewpoint. Then on to Waterfowl Lakes to soak in the backdrop of Mount Chephren, which was named after the 4th Dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh. Our tour ends after a group dinner back in Banff.

Meal inclusions: Dinner at Samesun Banff

Moose Accommodation: There is no accommodation included tonight. You will need to make your own arrangements. We recommend that you do not book onward travel on this day in case of traffic or weather delays.

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Itinerary of your trip Sasquatch

Day 1: Vancouver To Tofino

Day 2: Tofino Free Day

Day 3: Tofino To Victoria

Day 4: Victoria To Vancouver

Day 5: Vancouver To Whistler

Day 6: Whistler To Vancouver

Day 7: Vancouver To Kelowna

Day 8: Kelowna To Banff

Day 9: Banff To Rampart Creek Via Lake Louise

Day 10: Rampart Creek To Jasper

Day 11: Jasper To Banff

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