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Meals included in the package are shown thus: B = breakfast, CB = continental breakfast, L = lunch, S = morning or afternoon snack or tea, D = dinner (All other meals are on your own)
Day 1 - Tuesday
With taxi and motorcoach vouchers that we supply, you make your way to Victoria on any of the frequent services provided by Pacific Coach Lines. Our hotel is across the street from the bus depot in the centre of Victoria's attractions. Some may want to leave early to sightsee in Victoria or some will leave in time to arrive for our welcome dinner in the hotel restaurant. It is your choice. D
Day 2 - Wednesday
You are transferred to the VIA Rail station and board the E&N Malahat Dayliner for its 8:00 AM departure north to Courtenay. Lunch is supplied on the train. Upon arriving in Courtenay your motorcoach takes you to a comfortable modern hotel in Port McNeill for the night. Frequent stops for sightseeing are made along the way. B, L, D
(Been to Victoria and want to skip it? Some may wish to SAVE $62 and one day of travel by joining this tour in Port McNeill - by Greyhound coach from Vancouver. We include the coach fare and make arrangements for the early start from Vancouver.
Day 3 - Thursday
After breakfast board your motorcoach for Bear Cove where you embark on the "Queen of Chilliwack" Discovery Coast ferry sailing at 9:30 AM. For the next 13 hours you wind our way through Queen Charlotte Strait, Fitz Hugh Sound, and Burke Channel. Whales and other sea life are sometimes spotted. Good meals are available on board. Being close to the longest day of the year you arrive in Bella Coola as the sun sets. We spend 2 nights here. CB
Day 4 - Friday
The day is spent soaking up the Bella Coola area's history and First Nations culture predominant in the area - as well as the outstanding natural beauty - all interpreted by an excellent local guide. B,L
Day 5 - Saturday
Your motorcoach will traverse the wild Chilcotin region after a climb up the infamous "Big Hill" that takes us from the coastal rain forest up and over the rugged Coastal Mountains through Heckman Pass. You spend the night in Williams Lake. B, L, S
Day 6 - Sunday
Today it's travel through the south Cariboo region and to Clinton for lunch. You then traverse Cayoosh Canyon and the scenic Duffey Lake Road to the mountain resort village of Whistler, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics. B, L
Day 7 - Monday
Sleep in or walk about and enjoy this beautiful mountain village. After lunch you get a coach transfer to the "Whistler Mountaineer" train service for your return to the coast via Squamish and Howe Sound. Beverages and a light meal are served at your seat. Leave the train in North Vancouver and transfer to downtown Vancouver ending the tour. Home drop-offs by taxi or minibus are included. S
FARE: Per person sharing: $1592; BC Seniors only, $1532; Single Supplement: $438. GST extra
Pay by credit card (VISA, MasterCard, American Express), or cheque, payable to:
"West Coast Railway Association"
Because we make financial commitments on this popular tour months in advance there are NO cancellations permitted. We sell travel and cancellation insurance and highly recommend that you purchase it at time of booking. You may transfer your tickets to another person if you are unable to travel. A deposit of 10% due 2 weeks after reservation holds your space. Final payment is due 45 days prior departure. We are limited to 42 persons on this tour. Space is very limited so please don't hesitate to give us a call to hold your seat.
Make all bookings direct to:
West Coast Rail Tours
PO Box 2790 Stn Term. Vancouver BC Canada V6B 3X2
Phone toll-free: 1-800-722-1233 or locally: (604) 524-1011
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