Small Group Tours of Western & Northern Canada

Very Easy

Only a minimal fitness level is required on what is essentially a sightseeing tour by and van and/or motorized watercraft. Short walks between 20 minutes and one hour occur on level terrain.

• Vancouver Island Highlights. 4 days. This circle tour from Vancouver travels up the east coast of Vancouver Island stopping at the Butchart Gardens, Victoria, a First Nation Cultural Centre, a raptor centre, a winery and an ecological reserve. Very easy. More…
• Northern Vancouver Island Wildlife Our ocean side inn in Alert Bay is your base for whale watching in Johnstone Strait and grizzly bear watching in Knight Inlet. Very easy. More …
• Pacific Rim Get Away 4 days. Travel by van, steam train and freighter to villages and authentic attractions on the wild west coast of Vancouver Island. We depart Vancouver with a stop in Victoria before heading back to Vancouver. Very easy. More…

Easy

We may be walking on some uneven terrain with gentle slopes and the trails are clearly marked and free of obstacles. Walks and hikes are interspaced with sightseeing and could be up to 4-6 km (3-4 mi), with up to 200-400m (600-1200') in elevation gain. There is plenty of time to stop for pictures or take a break.

• Queen Charlotte Islands. BC. 11 days. Depart Vancouver and tour up the west coast of BC to the Inside Passage.  Highlights include wildlife viewing, old growth forests, abandoned First Nation sites, Naikoon National Park and Hot Springs Island. Easy. More…

• Northwest Territories 6 days.  From Whitehorse, YT, travel north past the Arctic Circle on the rugged Dempster Highway. Our destination is the First Nation hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk (Tuk), NWT, located at the uppermost edge of Canada on the shores of the Arctic Ocean. Easy. More …

• Rocky Mountain Lodges BC & AB. 7 days. Wondering how to get to those quaint lodges less traveled by mainstream tourists? Join us in Vancouver on this sightseeing and walking tour of the Rockies and explore the national parks including Kootenay, Yoho, Banff and Glacier. Easy. More …

Moderate

Only basic skills are required, and a “naturally fit and healthy” or sporadic exerciser, with no health complications, should be able to handle this fitness level. Some experience with carrying a light backpack or fanny pack for up to six hours useful, but we will not be attempting anything technical. There may be a variation between flat terrain and some longer steep slopes. Our walks may be up to 6-8 km (4-5 mi), with up to 500-760 m (1500-2200’) in elevation gain. Kayaking requires an average level of upper body strength and the ability to paddle from between 4 - 6 hours a day.

• Northern Vancouver Island first Nations 4 days. We've partnered with the ‘Namgis First Nation to spend a day hiking an ancient trade route. Other highlights include round trip transportation from Victoria, whale-watching in Telegraph Cove and cultural activities in Alert Bay. Moderate. More …
• Camping in the Rocky Mountains BC & AB. 10 days. Designed for those who want to camp, walk and hike in the Rockies, our circle tour from Vancouver, BC, explores six national and provincial parks in and near the Rockies. Includes an overnight canoe trip. Moderate. More …

 

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