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.

		Arctic Circle Wildlife Tour. 8 days, 7 nights hotel. Whitehorse YT, return. Our destination is the hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk (Tuk), located at the uppermost edge of Canada on the shores of the Arctic Ocean. After two nights in Dawson City, YT, we head northward up the rugged Dempster Highway beyond the Arctic Circle to Inuvik, NWT. Excursions include a marine tour of the Mackenzie Delta and a flight into Tuk. Available by charter only. More…
		Great Bear Trail Tour. 9 days, 8 nights, lodge. Travelling into the inner reaches of traditional First Nation territories, we travel up Vancouver Island and into the Inside Passage to see black, grizzly and Spirit bears. This small group tour is the trip of a lifetime for bear enthusiasts who desire a ‘total bear experience’ in one of the most diverse and pristine environments in the world. More…
		Orcas and Grizzlies Wildlife Tour. 5 days, 4 nights, bed and breakfast inn. Victoria to Vancouver, via Alert Bay. The setting for this self-guided wildlife observation tour is the remote aboriginal community of Alert Bay, BC, on Cormorant Island. We include a full day guided grizzly bear marine tour; a six hour guided wildlife and orca/whale watching marine tour and admission to U’Mista Cultural Centre. More…
		Pacific Rim Get-Away. 4 days, 3 nights. Victoria return. Journey with us into the heart of Pacific Rim National Park by packet freighter and van. You’ll love the small west coast towns we explore, plentiful marine life and the wide expanses of sandy beach. Available by charter only. 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.

		Cruisin' the Rockies. 8 days, 7 nights hotel & cabins. Vancouver, BC return. Wondering how to get to those off-the-beaten places in the Rockies when it's time for some mountain air? These small group Rocky Mountain vacations circle from Vancouver through five national parks, home to vast glaciers rimmed with ice, deep forests, and emerald green lakes. We offer easy walks and interpretive talks by an experienced guide. More…
		Vancouver Island "Paws and Jaws" Kayak & Wildlife Tour. 8 days, 7 nights (3 nights camping and 4 nights ocean view B&B). Off the remote northeast coast of Vancouver Island, this tour combines a 4 day / 3 night kayak experience where guests can ‘kayak with the orcas’ followed by a full day boat tour into Knight Inlet to see grizzly bears. Includes all kayak gear and most meals. No kayak experience required. More…
		Vancouver Island 'Broken Group Islands' Kayak Tour. 7 days, 6 nights (3 nights ocean view B&B and three nights camping). Located near Tofino and Ucluelet, the Broken Group’s archipelago of 100 islands provide sheltered paddling conditions in the heart of Pacific Rim National Park. Includes all kayak gear and most meals. No kayak experience required. 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.

		Queen Charlottes Islands Kayak Tour. 10 day and 12 day kayak trips into remote Haida Gwaa National Park. This package includes airfare to and from Vancouver, BC, pre and post trip accommodation in the Queen Charlotte Islands, all kayak gear, and water taxi or float plane services to and from the kayak put-in point. Some kayak experience is preferred. More…
		Rockies Wildlife Tour. 11 days, (8 nights camping, 2 nights lodge) Vancouver, BC, return. Designed for those who want to camp, walk and see wildlife, our circle tour from Vancouver, BC, explores seven national and provincial parks in and near the Rockies. We include all gear, an overnight canoe trip, a hot springs soak, and a tram ride. Hot showers on all nights, except for Day 1 and Day 3 when we’re very remote! More…

 

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