Sorry, the tour program is cancelled.
Introduction to Vancouver City Tour (2 hours)
Saturday, May 17th, 2008
Sunday, May 18th, 2008
(Buses will be departing from the Bayshore at 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00)
Ticket Price: $28 Cdn. Per person (inc. 5% GST)
Be sure to join us for a worthwhile & informative tour of the highlights of
downtown Vancouver, including our world famous Stanley Park, English Bay
Beaches, historic Yaletown, bustling Chinatown & our unique Gastown area.
VANCOUVER
CITY TOUR (3.5 HOURS)
Monday, May 19th, 2008, departing at 10:00 from the Bayshore
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.
LYNN
CANYON SUSPENSION BRIDGE ADVENTURE (3 HOURS)
Monday, May 19th, 2008, departing at 10:00 from the Bayshore
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!
NORTH SHORE EXCURSION (4
HOURS)
Monday, May 19th, 2008, departing at 10:00 from the Bayshore
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.
ALASKA CRUISE
ALASKA ....THE LAST FRONTIER. YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO BE THERE!!! Experience the
beauty and grandeur of the mountains, wildlife, sea life and the Glaciers of
this spectacular part of the world! Gold was found in the Yukon in 1896 and then
in Alaska in 1897! Visit the boomtowns of the Gold Rush days. Enjoy a train ride
to the top of the historic Chilkoot Pass. Or, take a helicopter flight to the
spectacular Mendenhall Glacier. All this and a pampered life on board a luxury
cruise ship, where guests enjoy dining extravaganzas, exceptional entertainment
nightly and the comfort of a deluxe stateroom. Note the cruise ships dock right
next to the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Institute of Industrial Engineers Tour Program
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 Institute of Industrial Engineers Tour 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
WHISTLER COACH AND RAIL TOUR
The Whistler
Mountaineer is a three-hour, premier train journey from North Vancouver to the
picturesque resort of Whistler, site of the 2010 Winter Olympics. It delivers
the unique blend of contrasts the Sea to Sky region is famous for: cities and
old-growth forests, bustling action and natural serenity, deep valleys and
snow-capped peaks, seascapes and mountain views, all delivered with world-class
Western Canadian hospitality. Return to Vancouver on a rail journey that winds
through Cheakamus Canyon and along the waters of Howe Sound offering
breathtaking views at every turn. Additional highlights of the trip include the
dome peak of Mount Garibaldi and Brandywine Falls.
Click here to get details information.
Sorry, the tour program is
cancelled.