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Western Canada
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Unforgettable wildlife encounters: Spot bears, moose, whales, and eagles across stunning landscapes. From coastal cruises and the Great Bear Rainforest to remote lodges and salmon runs teeming with life, nature’ s wonders await.
Exploring the national parks: While the iconic favourites are a must-see, don’ t miss lesser-known gems like Waterton Lakes and Yoho for a more personal and peaceful connection with nature.
Not just passing through: Stay in places like Golden, Osoyoos, Sun Peaks, and Kananaskis to truly connect with Western Canada’ s character— whether it’ s watching the tides roll in, chatting with locals, or hiking tranquil trails.
Taking a road trip to Vancouver Island: Enjoy stunning coastal views, charming towns, lush rainforests, and incredible wildlife— all with a laid-back island vibe.
Discovering culinary gems: From fresh coastal seafood and prairie comfort food to world-class wines and Indigenous flavours, Western Canada offers a true feast for every palate.
Getting there: Non-stop flights from the UK to Vancouver take around 9 hours or, approximately 9¼ hours to Calgary.
• Smithers
• Prince Rupert
• Great Bear Rainforest
Port Hardy •
VANCOUVER ISLAND
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Knight Inlet •
Campbell River •
Tofino • Ucluelet •
Prince George •
Whistler •
• Parksville
• Nanaimo
Victoria •
Dawson Creek •
Harrison Hot Springs
•
Vancouver
Jasper National Park
ALBERTA
Wells Gray
• Lake Louise
Calgary
National Park
Yoho National Park •
Clearwater •
Banff
Field • National Park
Sun Peaks •
Moraine Lake • Golden
Revelstoke •
Kamloops •
Kelowna • Penticton •
Osoyoos •
• Nelson
USA
Edmonton •
• Radium Hot Springs
Western Canada Climate
° C Average daily maximum centigrade temperature R Average daily sunshine hours ST Average monthly rainfall / snowfall in cm
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Vancouver
6
4
14
8
5
15
10
6
11
12
8
10
16
9
7
19 10
6
21
13
4
22
11
5
18
8
7
13
6
10
8
4
20
6
4
16
Victoria
6
4
14
8
5
15
10
6
11
12
8
10
16
9
7
19 10
6
21
13
4
22
11
5
18
8
7
13
6
10
8
4
20
6
4
16
Whistler
-2
2
18
3
3
16
8
3
15
11
4
9
17
6
9
21
7
10
27
11
6
27
9
6
20
7
9
16
4
17
5
2
20
-1
3
21
Jasper
-3
2
2
0
3
2
3
5
2
10
7
1
15
7
1
19
2
6
23
8
2
22
7
2
17
5
1
10
4
1
1
3
2
-4
2
3
Banff
-6
2
2
-2
3
2
3
5
2
11
6
2
16
6
5
21
7
6
24
8
4
24
7
5
18
5
4
12
4
2
3
2
2
-4
2
2
Calgary
-1
5
1
2
5
1
5
7
2
11
8
4
16 10
6
20 11
8
23 12
8
24
11
6
20
9
4
13
7
2
5
6
1
1
4
1
Kamloops
-2
2
4
0
3
3
5
5
3
10
7
3
17
8
5
20
8
5
25 10
3
25
9
3
19
7
4
10
4
4
2
2
6
-2
1
4
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Western Canada with Premier Holidays

Many combinations are possible, depending on your time, interests and budget. Here’ s just a few ideas:-
Touring options: A tour gives you the chance to see all sides of this region’ s personality, whether you like the freedom of a self-drive or an escorted tour with an expert guide. If touring independently, travel by car, motorhome or, perhaps opt for rail travel. Talking of which, a journey onboard the magnificent Rocky Mountaineer is a worthy bucket-list contender.
City stays: Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler are an ideal place for a city break with a difference. Our Highlights tours showcase what you can expect to see and do in just a few days. See pages 25, 29 & 33.
Independent touring: Of course not everyone wants to follow a set route, so we’ ve got lots of hotels covering cities, small towns and national parks across the region. Our travel experts are on hand to create an itinerary just for you.
Short tour experiences: Don’ t miss our selection of lodges, wildlife watching and adventure-filled short tour experiences. Any of these are sure to be a holiday highlight. See pages 34 & 36.
Victoria
Yoho National Park
20 Western Canada
Onboard Rocky Mountaineer visit your local travel agent or call 08444 937 666