Trip Itinerary
Travel north alongside the Fraser Canyon to Ashcroft Manor for lunch with a coffee stop in Hope. After lunch continue north to the hidden and amazingly beautiful Chasm Provincial Park, where a 25 million year old, 120m deep canyon was carved by active volcanoes. Journey along the mighty Fraser Canyon past famous towns including Lac La Hache and 100 Mile House before arriving at the Coast Fraser Inn for your overnight stay in Williams Lake.
The deluxe highway coach will take you past the rugged peaks of the Rainbow Range, which are visible from one of the many viewpoints, as are the pacific fjords, steep-sided valleys, ice fields, and glaciers. Small and abandoned villages and herds of wild horses can be seen from Highway 20 enroute to Bella Coola. The “Freedom Highway” literally traverses the Coast Mountains and the Chilcotin Plateau for some unforgettable, breathtaking scenery through this fantastic and seemingly untouched Chilcotin countryside.
After breakfast, depart for Tweedsmuir Provincial Park and the Grizzly Bear viewing platform followed by a visit to the local museum. Learn about the diverse histories behind the people of Bella Coola, from the Nuxalk Nation to the unique Norwegian community, as well as the effects of fur trading and the gold rush. Tonight join the group for an included dinner at the hotel.
Board the Northern Sea Wolf BC Ferries vessel to begin your Discovery Coast Passage adventure. A multitude of scenic surprises are in store on the cruise to Port Hardy. Weave through the remote channels past Finn Bay. Arrive in Port Hardy as early as 5:30 p.m.
Follow the scenic North Island Highway past Campbell River to Nanaimo. Lunch is included today at a scenic setting overlooking Georgia Strait. Arrive mid-afternoon back in the Lower Mainland.
Day 1
Vancouver - Williams Lake
Day 2
Williams Lake - Bella Coola
Day 3
Bella Coola
Day 4
Bella Coola - Port Hardy
Day 5
Port Hardy - Vancouver
