Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island is a must see stop. The adventure starts with your trip there whether you go by ferry, seaplane or backpacker tour. Once there, you’ll have ample opportunities for whale watching, hiking, kayaking, surfing and exploring the wonderful beauty and nature of the Island.
Getting to Vancouver Island
BC Ferries ($13Cn, 90 mins, 250-386-3431) leaves from Tsawwassen to Nanaimo and Victoria and Horseshoe Bay to...
BC Ferries ($13Cn, 90 mins, 250-386-3431) leaves from Tsawwassen to Nanaimo and Victoria and Horseshoe Bay to...
Vancouver Island Highlights
Nanaimo - VI's second largest city is also known as Harbour City. You can hike, bike, bungy and kayak here.
Nanaimo - VI's second largest city is also known as Harbour City. You can hike, bike, bungy and kayak here.
Victoria, British Columbia
by Christine Hart A trip to Victoria, British Columbia is an excursion around a city that blends 19th century British style and structure, contemporary design and the lush, green landscape of coastal BC.
by Christine Hart A trip to Victoria, British Columbia is an excursion around a city that blends 19th century British style and structure, contemporary design and the lush, green landscape of coastal BC.
Tofino, Vancouver Island
by Nicollette M Loizou If you’ve never been there then you might think that Tofino is an obscure toffee based chocolate bar instead of perhaps the best reason for visiting a remote corner of Vancouver Island.
by Nicollette M Loizou If you’ve never been there then you might think that Tofino is an obscure toffee based chocolate bar instead of perhaps the best reason for visiting a remote corner of Vancouver Island.
There's more to Victoria than Afternoon Tea
by Sheila Taylor Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, is best known as a “piece of Olde England”. Forty years ago visitors may have wanted this to be an accurate and charming view, but today...
by Sheila Taylor Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, is best known as a “piece of Olde England”. Forty years ago visitors may have wanted this to be an accurate and charming view, but today...
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An Aussie’s Guide to Working in Canada
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what it is that draws so many young Australian travellers to Canada every year. Canada is undeniably a country of great beauty, cultural diversity and endless adventure;
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what it is that draws so many young Australian travellers to Canada every year. Canada is undeniably a country of great beauty, cultural diversity and endless adventure;
The Full Mounty: Vancouver to Montreal
This is the epic cross-continental journey from the east coast of Canada to the west, taking you from the Franco-Canadian cities and maritime...
This is the epic cross-continental journey from the east coast of Canada to the west, taking you from the Franco-Canadian cities and maritime...
Canadian East Extravaganza
Starting in the most exciting city in Canada, this itinerary loops you from dazzling Toronto to rich and vibrant Montreal and back through some of the natural scenic wonders of the country.
Starting in the most exciting city in Canada, this itinerary loops you from dazzling Toronto to rich and vibrant Montreal and back through some of the natural scenic wonders of the country.
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The Big West Pass: Vancouver-Whistler-Banff-Jasper-Kelowna
The Big West Pass offers an excellent opportunity to see the major highlights of the Canadian Rockies and majestic Whistler.
The Big West Pass offers an excellent opportunity to see the major highlights of the Canadian Rockies and majestic Whistler.
The Big East Tour: Toronto-Kingston-Montreal-Ottawa
The top selling Big East tour offers a great opportunity to enjoy Canada’s vibrant cities as well as our spectacular wilderness.
The top selling Big East tour offers a great opportunity to enjoy Canada’s vibrant cities as well as our spectacular wilderness.
The Mustang Pass: Vancouver-Vancouver Island-Whistler-Banff-Jasper-Kelowna
The Mustang Pass is one of our most popular passes and offers an excellent opportunity to see the major highlights of Western Canada.
The Mustang Pass is one of our most popular passes and offers an excellent opportunity to see the major highlights of Western Canada.
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Mountain Biking at Silver Star with SameSun
3 economical nights hostel accommodation, 2 days lift tickets plus loads more! Imagine not having to pedal the bike your riding.
3 economical nights hostel accommodation, 2 days lift tickets plus loads more! Imagine not having to pedal the bike your riding.
Ski and Stay Hostel Accommodation Package from SameSun Hostels
For all you skiers/boarders...here is the first economical ski package of the season!
For all you skiers/boarders...here is the first economical ski package of the season!
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Save up to 20% off your next Grand American Adventures tour with our late holiday deals.
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