Unfortunately, as the minimum number of guests was not met, the following Botany tours have been cancelled.
VANCOUVER CITY TOUR (3.5 HOURS)
Monday, July 28th, 2008, departing at 1:00pm from the
Student Union Bldg at UBC.
Ticket Price: $45 Cdn. Per
person (inc. 5% GST)
A deluxe motorcoach with full tour commentary will show delegates the beauty and
artistic diversity of the city. The adventure begins with a drive through world
famous Stanley Park, a 1,000 acre forest set in the heart of downtown. The Park's
scenic drive includes Lost Lagoon, a stop at the Totem Poles and Prospect Point,
Brockton Oval plus much more, and provides excellent views of the city, harbour
and shoreline. The tour continues via seaside beaches to Queen Elizabeth Park to
view the sunken gardens and adjoining Bloedel Conservatory; home of a rich assortment
of flowers and plants from the tropical rainforest. Other tour highlights include
exotic Chinatown, the second largest such community in North America and nearby
Gastown with its quaint cobblestone streets, steam clock and unique shops all housed
in turn-of-the-century buildings. This tour promises a diverse and interesting sampling
of the city sights.
NORTH SHORE EXCURSION (4
HOURS)
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008, departing 1:00pm from the Student
Union Bldg at UBC.
Ticket Price: $95 Cdn.
Per person (inc. 5% GST)
Join us for a tour guaranteed to have you feeling on top of the
world! Our luxury motor coach makes its way via Stanley Park and the impressive
Lions Gate Bridge to the North Shore, winding up the Capilano Canyon to the base
of Grouse Mountain, where we leave the coach and ascend by gondola to Grouse's
3,700 foot high vantage point. Enjoy a breathtaking view of Vancouver and the Gulf
Islands as you explore the summit. Grouse Mountain offers the best local day and
night skiing and snowboarding for all levels of ability in winter time. In addition,
other highlights include a visit to the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Nature Park.
LYNN CANYON SUSPENSION BRIDGE ADVENTURE
(3 HOURS)
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008, departing 1:00pm from the Student
Union Bldg at UBC.
Ticket Price: $38 Cdn. Per
person (inc. 5% GST)
One of the best ways to explore the North Shore wilderness without going far from
the City is to visit one of its four fantastic canyons.
This fun adventure takes the outdoor enthusiasts on an exciting tour away from the
skyscrapers of the city to the skyscrapers of Mother Nature. Giant Cedars and Douglas
Fir trees greet guests as they cross the spectacular Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge,
offering stunning views of the Canyon below. Watch the steam rise from the forest
floor, the misty sun rays pick their way through the overhanging branches. Learn
about British Columbia's rainforest ecosystem. Savour memories of an enlightening
encounter with the untamed Vancouver, a once-in-the-lifetime experience not to be
missed!
Travel
onboard the Rocky Mountaineer and/or the Whistler Mountaineer trains and discover
Canada and the Canadian Rockies. Visit Vancouver, Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, Whistler
and more.
Rocky Mountaineer Vacations offers independent Canadian rail vacation packages that
can be customized to suit your needs and give you the freedom to explore on your
own, with the comfort of knowing we have done all your planning for you.
We invite you to visit our websites at www.rockymountaineer.com and www.whistlermountaineer.com or simply click on the following
link to select one of our spectacular rail packages: http://www.rockymountaineer.com/vacation_packages/spectacular_rail_adventures/
Please identify that you are a delegate of
the Botany 2008 Tours Program
when making your reservation.
For more information or to make reservations, mail, fax or email:
Toll Free (within Canada/USA): 1-800-665-7245
Direct Phone: 1-604-606-7245 Fax: 1-604-606-7250
E-mail: meetings@rockymountaineer.com
Websites: www.rockymountaineer.com
www.whistlermountaineer.com
Bookings Closed.