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PREMIER ’ S HOTSPOTS
Vancouver : Nature abounds in this gem of a city , where the Seawall skirts beaches and towering trees , then continues past gleaming skyscrapers and hip neighbourhoods that surround the bustling downtown core .
Vancouver Island : Home to British Columbia ’ s historic capital , ancient rainforests and carefree surf towns , this sprawling island is dotted with eclectic communities begging to be explored .
Rockies : If you ’ re looking for adventure amidst stunning scenery then you ’ ll be hard-pressed to beat Jasper National Park and Banff National Park . Both are UNESCO World Heritage sites .
Whistler : Yes , it ’ s a top-class ski resort , but Whistler takes on a whole new vibe as temperatures rise . It ’ s the sort of place where you can ski in the morning , golf in the afternoon and hit the spa in the evening .
Calgary : Nestled at the base of the Canadian Rockies , Calgary flaunts a frontier attitude and historic neighbourhoods . From contemporary arts centres , buzzing music districts and avant-garde architecture to a bustling food scene , Calgary perfectly mingles the old with the new .
Rocky Mountaineer
Garibaldi Lake Hike near Whistler
Smithers Prince Rupert
Port Hardy
GETTING THERE Non-stop flights from the UK to Vancouver take around 9 hours or , approximately 9¼ hours to Calgary .
Knight Inlet
Prince George
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Kamloops
Campbell River Whistler VANCOUVER
Harrison ISLAND
Hot Springs Kelowna
Parksville Penticton
Tofino Vancouver
Ucluelet Nanaimo Osoyoos
Victoria

WESTERN CANADA WITH PREMIER HOLIDAYS

Here ’ s just a few ideas to consider when planning your Western Canada holiday : -
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 is an ideal place for a city break with a difference . Our Highlights tour showcases just what you can expect to see and do in just a few days . See page 23 .
INDEPENDENT TOURING
Of course not everyone wants to follow a set route , so we ’ ve got lots of hotels covering cities and national parks across the region . Our helpful travel experts can 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 page 29 .
Dawson Creek
Wells Gray National Park
Clearwater Sun Peaks
Jasper National Park
Lake Louise
Field
ALBERTA
Revelstoke Golden
USA
Banff National Park
Nelson
Edmonton
Radium Hot Springs
Calgary
Jasper National Park
Calgary
WESTERN CANADA CLIMATE
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6
2
19
8
3
15
11
4
13
13
6
9
17
7
7
20
8
5
22
9
4
22
8
5
19
6
8
14
4
15
9
2
20
6
2
22
Victoria
6
2
19
8
3
15
11
4
13
13
6
9
17
7
7
20
8
5
22
9
4
22
8
5
19
6
8
14
4
15
9
2
20
6
2
22
Whistler
-2
2
18
0
3
16
1
4
15
5
5
9
9
7
9
13
7
10
17
8
6
17
7
6
13
6
9
8
4
17
1
2
20
-2
3
21
Jasper
-6
2
5
-2
3
3
3
5
3
9
7
3
14
7
4
18
8
6
21
8
7
20
7
6
15
5
5
9
4
4
-1
3
4
-6
2
4
Lake Louise
-7
2
6
-2
3
5
1
5
5
5
6
4
11
6
6
15
7
8
19
8
7
18
7
6
13
5
5
8
4
4
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2
6
-7
2
6
Banff
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2
6
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3
5
1
5
5
5
6
4
11
6
6
15
7
8
19
8
7
18
7
6
13
5
5
8
4
4
-2
2
6
-7
2
6
Calgary
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4
2
-1
5
1
3
6
1
10
7
3
16
8
5
20
9
7
23
10
6
22
9
4
17
7
4
12
6
2
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4
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18 WESTERN CANADA visit your local travel agent or call 08444 937 666