Vancouver: 7-Day Private Tour of Western Canada｜Canada

Day 1: Vancouver Arrival and Orientation

Meet your private driver-guide at Vancouver International Airport, Canada Place Cruise Terminal, railway station, or another agreed location. Depending on arrival time, enjoy an orientation drive past Canada Place, Coal Harbour, the Convention Centre, and downtown waterfront.

Continue to Gastown to see the Steam Clock, heritage buildings, and cobbled streets before passing Chinatown. Visit Stanley Park for views of Vancouver Harbour, the North Shore Mountains, Lions Gate Bridge, the Totem Poles, and Prospect Point, subject to access. Finish near English Bay before transfer to your separately booked accommodation.

Day 2: Vancouver and North Shore

Explore Stanley Park, English Bay, Granville Island, Gastown, and downtown Vancouver. Cross Lions Gate Bridge to North Vancouver and choose between Capilano Suspension Bridge Park or Lynn Canyon. Admission is not included.

Continue to Grouse Mountain, Cleveland Dam, or another North Shore viewpoint, depending on weather and route conditions. Optional gondola tickets may be purchased separately. Return to your accommodation in the afternoon.

Day 3: Vancouver to Whistler

Travel along the Sea-to-Sky Highway with views of Howe Sound, forests, mountains, and coastal communities. Stop at Shannon Falls, then continue to Squamish for views of the Stawamus Chief.

Guests may add the Sea to Sky Gondola at their own expense. Continue through the Coast Mountains with additional viewpoints when conditions permit. Arrive in Whistler Village for free time before transfer to your separately arranged accommodation.

Day 4: Whistler Mountains and Village

Explore Whistler Village, local shops, cafés, and restaurants at your own expense. Seasonal optional activities include the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, sightseeing lifts, ziplining, mountain biking, and snow experiences.

Guests preferring a quieter day may visit Lost Lake, Green Lake, or nearby viewpoints. Your private vehicle remains available for agreed local touring and transfers.

Day 5: Whistler to Victoria

Travel south through the Sea-to-Sky corridor and board the scheduled ferry to Vancouver Island. Vehicle and passenger ferry fares are included.

After arrival, continue to Victoria and visit the Inner Harbour, Parliament Buildings, Fairmont Empress area, Fisherman’s Wharf, and selected coastal viewpoints. Finish at your separately booked Victoria accommodation.

Day 6: Butchart Gardens and Victoria Peninsula

Visit Butchart Gardens on the Saanich Peninsula. Admission is not included. Continue with possible stops at Sidney, coastal villages, marinas, Oak Bay, Beacon Hill Park, or other scenic locations.

Return to central Victoria for free time around the Inner Harbour, waterfront, or shopping areas. Optional whale watching may be booked separately.

Day 7: Victoria to Vancouver and Departure

Travel to the ferry terminal and cross back to mainland British Columbia. Continue to Vancouver International Airport.