May 17th – 21st
Vancouver, B.C.
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Vancouver City and Harbour Tour
Tuesday, May 18th, 8:30am – 12:30pm
Meeting Point: Lobby Westin Bayshore
A deluxe motorcoach tour 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, Prospect Point and Brockton Oval while providing excellent views of the city, harbour and shoreline. After this extensive visit of Stanley Park, guests will be taken on a harbour tour. Onboard the vessel guests will enjoy the historic and panoramic scenery of the Vancouver harbour, the downtown skyline and the North Shore mountains. A picnic will be available for guests after the habour tour. Afterwards, the tour continues along seaside beaches to Queen Elizabeth Park to view the Sunken Gardens. 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!
Cost per person: $94.00 CAD + 5% GST (total: $98.70 CAD)
Includes: Motorcoach charter, tour guide, 1 hour harbour cruise, gratuities
Bowen Island / Howe SoundExcursion
Tuesday, May 18th, 8:30am – 14:30pm
Meeting Point: Lobby Westin Bayshore
This exciting tour begins with a deluxe motorcoach drive through Stanley Park and over Vancouver’s famous Lions Gate Bridge with spectacular views of the North Shore Mountains and ocean-side Metropolis. A short ferry ride takes guests to the picturesque harbour of Snug Cove on Bowen Island. Then it’s off on a guided tour to Killarney Lake to experience the temperate rain forest and West Coast flora and fauna eco-system. After a delicious lunch at a popular local restaurant and some shopping in the Village of Bowen Island, it’s back on the ferry for a return trip to the hotel.
Cost per person:$115.00 CAD + 5% GST (total: $ 120.75 CAD)
Includes: Motorcoach charter, ferry tolls, lunch, tour guide, gratuities
Vancouver: Gastown, Chinatown and Granville Island Walking Tour
Wednesday, May 19th, 8:30am – 12:30pm
Meeting Point: Lobby Westin Bayshore
One of the best guides of this city will take participants back in time to Vancouver’s origins and the many exciting anecdotes and urban legends. An enjoyable guided walking tour that offers an overview of the city linked with a visit to Granville Island. The outing starts with a walk along the city’s harbour front to historic Gastown with its quaint cobblestone streets, steam clock and unique shops all housed in turn-ofthe-century buildings. From their you will walk to exotic Chinatown, the second largest such community in North America where you will visit the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Garden. This is the first Ming Dynasty Garden assembled since the 1500’s, and the first one of its kind outside of Mainland China. You will continue your walk towards exciting Yaletown where you will board the ferry that will take you to Granville Island. The area features a unique collection of converted warehouses dockside restaurants, art galleries and craft works, several theatres and a thriving public market specializing in the choicest gourmet items.. Ample time is provided for strolling, shopping and sampling the delights of the market.
Cost per person: $34.00 CAD + 5% GST (total: $ 35.70 CAD)
Includes: Ferry ticket, tour guide, gratuities
North Shore Excursion with Lunch
Wednesday, May 19th, 8:30am – 14:30pm
Meeting Point: Lobby Westin Bayshore
This tour will surprise participants with the natural beauty of Vancouver’s North Shore and spectacular city, mountain and ocean views. A deluxe motorcoach will take you via Stanley Park and the impressive Lions Gate Bridge to the North Shore, winding up the Capilano Canyon to the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Nature Park. When built in 1888 this bridge was the first of its kind spanning 450 feet across and 230 feet above the Capilano River. The Suspension Bridge is surrounded by towering firs and walking trails. After exploring the park it’s on to the base of Grouse Mountain, where guests 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. Lunch will be served in exclusive atmosphere at the peak of the mountain.
Cost per person: $153.00 CAD + 5% GST (total: $ 160.65 CAD)
Includes: Motorcoach charter, Grouse mountain gondola and lunch, admission
Capilano Suspension Bridge, tour guide, gratuities
Granville Island / Museum of Anthropology
Thursday, May 20th, 9:30am – 1:30pm
Meeting Point: Lobby Westin Bayshore
This excursion highlights the culture and artistry of the area with a visit to the Museum of Anthropology. A 25 minute ride includes a commentated city tour en route to the University of British Columbia, along the beautiful coastline and beaches of Vancouver. Professional guides will be on hand to take guests on an informative and fascinating walk through the Museum and near-by grounds. The tour continues on to trendy Granville Island. This area features a unique collection of converted warehouses, dockside restaurants, art galleries, craftworks, several theatres, houseboats and a thriving public market specializing in epicurean delights. Ample time is provided for eating, strolling and shopping before the return trip back.
Cost per person: $70.00 CAD + 5% GST (total: $ 73.50 CAD)
Includes: Motorcoach charter, tour guide, guided tour of MOA, gratuities
Stanley Park Seawall Bike Tour
Thursday, May 20th, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Meeting Point: Lobby Westin Bayshore
Vancouver is unique in the world in that its downtown is surrounded by a spectacular Seawall which makes a guided bike tour one of the best ways to see Vancouver. Your bike tour begins in historic Yaletown on the banks of the ocean inlet known as False Creek and continues on a leisurely tour past yacht clubs, beaches, housing developments, beautiful English Bay and around the Stanley Park Seawall with its magnificent views of downtown Vancouver and the North Shore mountains. The tour includes stops at the Totem Poles, beaches and scenic view areas for lots of picture taking.
Cost per person: $80.00 CAD + 5% GST (total: $ 84.00 CAD)
Includes: Bike and equipment rentals, tour guide, snack, gratuities
Steveston / Marine Wildlife and Whale Excursion
Thursday, May 20th, 9:00am – 4:30pm
Meeting Point: Lobby Westin Bayshore
Join us on an exciting adventure and live Western Canada’s unique natural beauty. This Whale Watching experience takes you to some of the most diverse wildlife on the Pacific Coast. You will travel by motorcoach to the fishing village of Steveston. Upon arrival guests will have time to stroll through the village before boarding the modern chartered whale watch vessel that will take you through the Gulf of Georgia and the San Juan Islands to see the diverse marine ecosystem of Canada’s West Coast. Sightings may include the famous grey whales, bald eagles, sea lions and more.
Cost per person: $170.00 CAD + 5% GST (total: $ 178.50 CAD)
Includes: Motorcoach transfers, bagged lunch, marine wildlife/whale watching tour, tour coordinator, gratuities