Theme:     Experiential Soft Adventures
Season:    Year-round, with an emphasis on summer
Location:  North Shore, Howe Sound, Bowen Island, Downtown, Squamish Valley, Queen Elizabeth Park
Duration:  2 days
Market:    Groups of 4 to 12 or customize for FIT

Itinerary Overview

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Day 1 - Sea to Sky Adventures on the City's Doorsteps

• Start the day with pickup at the hotel and a transfer to Sewell's Marina in scenic Horseshoe Bay. Stop along the way at the lookout at Cypress Mountain Provincial Park for a splendid view of the city.
• Meet the host at Sewell's Marina and embark on a thrilling Sea Safari where visitors can explore the marine wildlife of Howe Sound and Bowen Island.
• Arrive at Bowen Island and take a fascinating guided walk through the temperate rainforests of this jewel of an island. The expert guide teaches visitors all about the geology and unique flora and fauna of the region.
• Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch outside followed by a seminar on the ethnobotany of the Pacific Northwest.
• Optional: Floatplane transfer back to the city.
• Transfer back to the hotel and rest before heading out for a seafood feast on the waterfront at the award-winning C Restaurant.

Day 2 - A Geological Excursion on the Glaciers and Volcanoes Surrounding Vancouver

• Begin the journey in a luxurious 4x4 Suburban. A private guide takes visitors along the spectacular Sea to Sky Highway heading toward a private viewpoint overlooking the Tantalus Glacier. Stop to learn how the surrounding volcanoes and glaciers were formed, while also enjoying the majestic views as visitors walk this alpine forest.
• Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch on Brohm Ridge viewpoint overlooking Howe Sound and the Squamish Valley.
• After lunch, a helicopter takes visitors above the mountaintops for an aerial tour of the surrounding volcanoes, lakes and glaciers.
• Transfer back to the hotel and rest before dinner at Watermark on Kits Beach. Take in the stunning views while enjoying a meal made with organic ingredients from British Columbia.

Suggested Excursions:

• Take a day trip to Whistler with a stop at the new All Terrain Adventures Center at Britannia Beach. Hummer tour and adventure hike in Whistler's backcountry.
• River-rafting excursion in Squamish or Whistler.
• Whale-watching excursion from Richmond, with lecture on marine mammals and wildlife by expert guides on board.

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