Trip Itinerary
Sail with BC Ferries from Tsawwassen to Salt Spring Island through the beautiful Southern Gulf Islands. Arrive in Long Harbour and enjoy some free time exploring the village of Ganges with its eclectic shops, restaurants, and galleries. Check in to your ocean view room in the Harbour House Hotel for a two night stay. Known for its relaxed and refined style the hotel is only steps from the village. Tonight join the group for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at the hotel.
Today is an opportunity to really get to know Salt Spring Island. Smaller vans will take the group on an in depth tour with a local guide. Visit Cetacea, a family run business known for creating innovative marine mammal skeleton exhibits, followed by lunch and a tasting at Salt Spring Wild Cidery. After lunch enjoy a unique experience with a Hawaiian Interpretation celebrating Salt Spring’s Hawaiian links. Finally make a stop at Salt Spring Island Cheese Company for cheese sampling. Tonight, the group will savour dinner at one of Salt Spring’s many local restaurants.
Spend the morning relaxing or exploring. An early lunch will be served at the hotel before taking the ferry from Vesuvius Bay on Salt Spring to Crofton on Vancouver Island. Enjoy time in quaint downtown Chemainus before checking in to the Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn for a one night stay. Tonight will be a special treat with a visit to the Chemainus Theatre for a buffet dinner and their evening performance.
This morning will include a visit to The Raptor's Centre giving you a chance to get close to and learn about birds of prey. Then travel to Ladysmith, a charming small town with a vibrant downtown and picturesque waterfront, for some free time and lunch on your own. The journey back to the Lower Mainland will be on BC Ferries from Departure Bay in Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay.
