Luxury & Romance in British Columbia
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Day 1: Vancouver for 2 nights
Meet & greet private transfer from Vancouver airport to hotel
Accommodation at Hotel Shangri La Vancouver*****
Featuring a full service spa, Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver offers easy access to luxury shopping, art installations and trendy restaurants and bars. Guests can enjoy views of Vancouver city centre.
Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver features a 42-inch flat-screen TV, Nespresso coffee machine and minibar in every guest room. Rooms also offer floor-to-ceiling windows and spacious work desks.
A modern fitness center and outdoor pool are available. Guests can take a private yoga or Pilates class at the Vancouver Shangri-La.
The Vancouver waterfront is about 3 blocks from the Shangri-La. A vast range of outdoor activities can be arranged through the hotel’s concierge team of specialists, or guests can explore a world of relaxation at CHI, The Spa, the signature spa brand for Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts.
https://www.shangri-la.com/vancouver/shangrila/
3 hour private guided tour of Vancouver
There’s much more to see in Vancouver beyond the city’s unique natural setting. On this 3-hour introductory Vancouver City Tour with an architect, urban expert, or local historian, we will traverse both the city and its varied history as the green gateway to the Pacific, from its First Nations heritage to 21st-century metropolis. Together, we’ll learn how a rail outpost on the edge of Canada grew to become an idyllic coastal city, frequently cited as among the best in the world in which to live.
Dinner reservation at Market by Jean Georges at the hotel
Contemporary Downtown Vancouver restaurant that reflects Vancouver’s vibrant restaurant scene
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Tojo’s
The restaurant features a grand sushi bar and a panorama kitchen. Experience Japanese cuisine with the best seasonal ingredients of the West Coast. At a table or the sushi bar, try omakase, a tasting menu comprised of the day’s best culinary pieces.
Day 2:
Private Foodie Tour at Granville Island Market with a chef
We’ll begin our Savoring Vancouver Food Tour by hopping on the commuter ferry and crossing False Creek to reach the culinary treasure of Granville Island. Once a mere sandbar, this man-made island was a bustling industrial site for many years until it was repurposed in the mid-1970s. This urban revival has more recently accelerated, making it a cultural and gastronomic hub of the city with a large public market, craft distiller, sake maker, brewers, hip cafés, innovative restaurants, entertainment and theatre venues.
Expertly led by our guide, you’ll be introduced to Granville Island’s top purveyors and indulge in several tastings throughout the market. We may stop in at the local fishmonger to see the catches of the day and sample some delicious smoked salmon, or tantalize our taste buds with some BC artisanal cheeses, chocolate, charcuterie, seasonal produce, or local baked goods.
Have a drink at Botanist, at the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel and home to sophisticated yet whimsical cocktails, with a number of chemist-like designs from their unique cocktail lab, equipped with things like centrifuges and ice-sculpting tools.
Coastal Mountain & Waterfall Experience by seaplane
Depart downtown Vancouver along the North Shore Mountains and have your camera ready as you cruise by the “Lion’s Peaks” and then make your way through Howe Sound. Soar above the rugged mountain wilderness of the Coast Mountain Range and escape to Indian Arm fjord, a heavily forested and secluded narrow inlet with sheer granite cliffs on either side. This tour includes an extra landing at Indian Arm for a brief photo stop, before returning back to Downtown Coal Harbour.
Dinner reservation at Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio
Situated along Vancouver’s picturesque False Creek seawall, Ancora Dining and Patio serves Peruvian and Japanese cuisine while incorporating the traditions of West Coast sustainable seafood. Enjoy the sunset.
Day 3:
Pick up car in Vancouver
Cross by ferry across the Strait of Georgia islands to reach Victoria.
With its neo-Gothic Parliament, in the gardens of which sits the bronze statue of Queen Victoria, admire Victorian architecture, take a double-decker bus, the capital of British Columbia has all the characteristics of small seaside resorts in Sussex with old-fashioned charm.
Accommodation at Hotel Fairmont Empress*****
Overlooking Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour, this historic hotel features extensive spa treatments and a selection of on-site restaurants. The Royal British Columbia Museum is 5 minutes’ walk away.
The Fairmont Empress Hotel’s elegantly decorated rooms offer a plush seating area and windows that open out. Each is equipped with cable TV and an in-room coffee maker.
The Empress holds a traditional afternoon tea in a special lobby with views of the harbour.
Guests can admire the Victorian architecture and stained glass ceiling of the lobby or swim in the indoor pool. Willow Stream Spa includes a sauna, hot tub and fitness centre.
The Empress Fairmont Hotel is a 4-minute walk from the Royal London Wax Museum. The Maritime Museum of BC is less than 1 km away.
https://www.fairmont.com/empress-victoria/
Admire the illuminated Parliament at night.
Day 4:
Day at leisure to stroll through Chinatown, the oldest in Canada, as Canadian Pacific Railway construction drew thousands of Chinese immigrants to Victoria. It is today a National Historic Site made of narrow streets and alleyways, shops and restaurants.
Make sure to go to Fisherman’s Wharf, hop off the ferry here and wander through the gaily painted floating homes, the funky little shops, and the ecotour operators based here.
Stop for fish and chips or ice cream, and check out the fresh seafood on display at the fish markets.
Visit Butchart Gardens, considered one of the gardening wonders of the world and an iconic of Victoria’s experiences
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Visit the Royal British Columbia Museum which is home to nearly 65,000 natural science objects and specimens.
Dinner reservation at Steamship Grill
Waterfront restaurant at the heritage Steamship Terminal on Victoria’s spectacular Inner Harbour.
Day 5: Tofino for 3 nights
Drive on the Pacific Rim road and admire spectacular landscapes.
Pass the chain of the Mackenzie mountains, reach the Pacific Rim National Park, discover centenary forests and wild beaches prized by surfers. Continue to Tofino, an old fishing port and favorite place to watch whales, orcas and bears.
At the end of the day, transfer by seaplane to your secluded location.
Accommodation at Clayoquot Wilderness Resort*****
Only reachable by seaplane.
Located in the pristine Clayoquot Sound World Biosphere on the wild west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Clayoquot Wilderness Resort is an exclusive, 21st-century, safari-style Canadian glamping destination and adventure resort that’s great for people of any generation. Your Canadian wilderness vacation comes with five-star cuisine, the spa and great white tents with their fluffy duvets and antiques, but we also offer a deep and meaningful commitment to restoring the land.
From the moment that guests step off the floatplane, to that first glass of sparkling wine, to that hike through old growth forest, the resort staff (and their dogs) are there to offer a guest experience that is restoring to the soul and this beautiful land.
Your tent, like those of the most beautiful lodges in Africa is divine, the pinnacle of « rustic chic » for nights under the stars lulled by the sounds of the surrounding fauna and the undulating forest.
https://www.wildretreat.com/
Day 6 and 7
Enjoy two days of retreat, in a magnificent setting, cut off from the world.
The nature is wild and pristine and the numerous activities are all included.
Choose from among these amazing adventures: zodiac expeditions to meet bears, whales and killer whales, fishing, horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, climbing, multiple hikes with naturalist guides, and of course spa treatments to end a day already rich in sensations.
Day 8: Ucluelet for 1 night
Return to civilization at the end of the day, head of Ucluelet, a small fishing village.
Accommodation at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort****
Surrounded by rain forest, this Ucluelet hotel boasts spa and fitness facilities and an outdoor swimming pool. An on-site restaurant is featured. Free WiFi is included.
All rooms offer a microwave, fridge and dishwasher at the Black Rock Oceanfront Resort. A flat-screen satellite TV and an iPod docking station are provided.
Featuring an outdoor patio and ocean views, the Fetch restaurant offers a menu inspired by locally sourced seasonal ingredients. A snack menu is provided in the Float Lounge which offers floor-to-ceiling windows and a fireplace.
Located on the Wild Pacific Trail, guests of Resort Black Rock Oceanfront can enjoy hiking. A gift shop and a cash machine are available on-site.
https://www.blackrockresort.com/
Day 9: Vancouver for 1 night
Drive then ferry back to Vancouver
Drop off car
Accommodation at Hotel Shangri La Vancouver*****
Featuring a full service spa, Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver offers easy access to luxury shopping, art installations and trendy restaurants and bars. Guests can enjoy views of Vancouver city centre.
Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver features a 42-inch flat-screen TV, Nespresso coffee machine and minibar in every guest room. Rooms also offer floor-to-ceiling windows and spacious work desks.
A modern fitness center and outdoor pool are available. Guests can take a private yoga or Pilates class at the Vancouver Shangri-La.
The Vancouver waterfront is about 3 blocks from the Shangri-La. A vast range of outdoor activities can be arranged through the hotel’s concierge team of specialists, or guests can explore a world of relaxation at CHI, The Spa, the signature spa brand for Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts.
https://www.shangri-la.com/vancouver/shangrila/
Private Food Truck tour of Vancouver
Meet chefs and artisans who have made a name for themselves in Vancouver: Japanese hot dogs, fish taco, chocolate cookies and much more.
A fun night to end your stay
Day 10:
Private transfer from hotel to Vancouver airport
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