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Ageless Adventure Tours

The Wandering Waterways & Rails of BC | August 8 - 14 | Activity Level 3

The Wandering Waterways & Rails of BC | August 8 - 14 | Activity Level 3

$3,499.00 CAD
$3,499.00 CAD
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Prices are per person and include taxes

Ageless Peace of Mind plan (price per person): $245

August 8 - 14, 2026

Activity Level 3: You must be able to walk unaided on uneven ground or extended inclines.

6 nights | 7 days | 10 meals

Highlights: Vancouver Island • Painter's Lodge • Campbell River • Telegraph Cove • Port Hardy • BC Ferries Northern Expedition from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert • Inside Passage • Museum of Northern British Columbia • North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site • Cow Bay • VIA Rail from Prince Rupert to Prince George • Gold Rush Trail • Chasm Provincial Park • Clinton • Duffey Lake Road • Sea-to-Sky Highway

Tour includes:
Six nights accommodation
Five breakfasts
Two lunches
Three dinners
Meal gratuities
Ferry tolls
Inside Passage ferry Port Hardy to Prince Rupert
VIA Rail Prince Rupert to Prince George

Accommodation:
Campbell River  -  Painter's Lodge
Port Hardy  -  Kwa'lilas Hotel
Prince Rupert  -  Inn on the Harbour
Prince George  -  Best Western Plus
Clinton - Cariboo Lodge

Tour Overview

Explore the beauty and diversity of British Columbia on this memorable seven day journey that blends coastal cruising, scenic rail travel, and iconic roadways. Travelling from Vancouver Island to the rugged North Coast and into the heart of the province, this tour reveals landscapes and communities shaped by water, rail, and history.

Begin with a stay at the historic waterfront Painter’s Lodge in Campbell River before heading north to Telegraph Cove and Port Hardy. Cruise the legendary Inside Passage aboard BC Ferries’ Northern Expedition to Prince Rupert, watching for wildlife and remote coastal villages along the way. Discover Prince Rupert’s rich maritime heritage, then travel inland aboard VIA Rail, following the Skeena River through dramatic mountain scenery.

The journey continues along the historic Gold Rush Trail with stops at Chasm Provincial Park, before concluding with a breathtaking drive along the Duffey Lake Road and the iconic Sea-to-Sky Highway. Combining classic transportation routes, remarkable scenery, and relaxed pacing, The Wandering Waterways & Rails of BC offers a truly immersive way to experience the province.

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Trip Itinerary

Travel to beautiful Vancouver Island and stay at waterfront Painter’s Lodge. Painter’s Lodge has a rich history dating from its establishment in 1929. Relax in this iconic oceanfront lodge with coastal views and cozy rooms. Join the group for dinner.
This morning, travel north along Vancouver Island from Campbell River to Telegraph Cove. Enjoy time to stroll the boardwalk of this charming and historic seaside community. Named for the coastal telegraph station built here over a century ago, Telegraph Cove is a renowned whale-watching outpost that has preserved its original character as one of the West Coast’s last remaining boardwalk communities. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. Later, continue on to Port Hardy for an overnight stay at the Kwa'lilas Hotel.
Today, travel aboard BC Ferries’ Northern Expedition from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert. This iconic journey follows one of British Columbia’s most elusive and storied ferry routes, navigating the 315-mile stretch of water known as the Inside Passage. Settle in and enjoy the ship’s onboard amenities as it winds through some of the most rugged and breathtaking scenery in the world. Keep watch along the shoreline for wildlife, including orcas and porpoises in the channel, and look for remote Indigenous villages tucked into sheltered bays and islands along the route, including those in Queen Charlotte Strait. Upon arrival in Prince Rupert, transfer to the waterfront Inn on the Harbour for a two night stay.
Prince Rupert sits on the edge of the wilderness, sheltered within a protected inner harbour and encircled by islands along the famed Inside Passage. Ideally located on British Columbia’s North Coast, the city has long played an important role in trade with Asian markets. Today, enjoy a guided coach tour of Prince Rupert, including visits to the Museum of Northern British Columbia and the North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site, where the region’s history comes to life. Late afternoon is free to explore the waterfront community of Cow Bay.
Relax as the train follows the mighty Skeena River, travels through the Yellowhead Pass, and crosses British Columbia’s interior. Meals and beverages are available for purchase onboard. Overnight in British Columbia’s hub city of Prince George at the Best Western Plus.
Travel along the historic Gold Rush Trail, learning the stories of pioneers who journeyed north during British Columbia’s Gold Rush of 1862. Stops along the way include Chasm Provincial Park, with lunch at the historic Billy Barker Casino. Overnight in Clinton at the Cariboo Lodge.
Today, the coach winds past Lillooet and British Columbia’s High Country, following the dramatic Duffey Lake Road through a landscape of rugged mountains, alpine lakes, and forested valleys as it passes through Pemberton, Whistler, and Squamish. The journey concludes along one of Canada’s most spectacular routes, the iconic Sea-to-Sky Highway, where towering peaks, cascading waterfalls, and sweeping coastal views provide a memorable finale to your adventure.
Day 1
Vancouver - Campbell River
Day 2
Campbell River - Port Hardy
Day 3
Port Hardy - Prince Rupert
Day 4
Prince Rupert
Day 5
Prince Rupert - Prince George
Day 6
Prince George - Clinton
Day 7
Clinton - Vancouver
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What Our Travellers Are Saying

Hotels & Dining

"Loved the Prince Rupert hotel for location, excellent breakfasts and for the binoculars in the room which enabled frequent shore line orca watching." • • • "The best food on the trip was at a Restaurant in Prince Rupert - the Pavilion. Food made in house, best pasta I have ever had, burger so fresh the meat was still steaming in the bun. Service exceptional as were the desserts!"

Tour Director & Coach Driver

"Susan was awesome very caring & helpful with all her guests. She was very informative with BC & it's towns along our travels. I also enjoyed her games. Naveen was very kind & tentative to all his riders. He always had a smile on his face & wanted to help the guests." - Shannon, August 2026 • • • "It was fun with all of Susan’s word games, bus bingo and puzzles. She is a real credit to your company. Naveen was very personable and caring. He was great to interact with everyone. Very considerate and concerned about everyone." - Brenda, August 2026

The Highlights

"The ferry ride, the beauty of the nature and the comfort of the ferry was very special. Also the train ride was great, fantastic nature, but also the train staff, they made it fun and informative." - Karen, August 2026 • • • "I thoroughly enjoyed the ferry & train trips. The service was amazing. The cannery tour in Prince Rupert was very good as well. The young tour guide was very spunky." - Shannon, August 2026

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