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Active West Coast Canada Discovery

Get your heart pumping and your bodies moving with this eight-day adventure through some of British Columbia’s most sought-after landscapes. Venture by ferry to Vancouver Island and embark on hikes in East Sooke Provincial Park and the famed Juan de Fuca trail. Camp under the stars, hike up mountains in Squamish and Whistler featuring views of alpine lakes and glacier capped peaks, and see for yourself why the west coast is the best coast.

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8 DaysVancouver to Vancouver
Valid on May 5 2026Trip Code: NCVS
From $2069.1 USDIncluding taxes and fees

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Travel Style: Active

Hiking, trekking, biking, rafting, and kayaking adventures all over the world, made for outdoor types.

Service Level: Camping

Camping most nights with some hotel/hostel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.

Physical Grading: 4 - Demanding

Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.

Trip Type: Small Group

Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

Age requirements: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Active West Coast Canada Discovery - Itinerary

Trip Start: VancouverTrip End: Vancouver

DAY 1

Vancouver/Sooke

Enjoy a morning welcome meeting with your CEO in Vancouver before catching the ferry to Victoria on Vancouver Island. Eat a picnic lunch upon arrival before setting off into East Sooke Regional Park for some hiking. There’s a wide range of trails that have different levels of difficulty, but all of them will offer great views of the dramatic, rocky coastline, and lush Pacific rainforest filled with moss and green ferns. In the evening set up camp, get settled, and have dinner around a fire with the group.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Ferry:
Settle in and scan the scenery as you take a ferry ride from Vancouver to Victoria on Vancouver Island.

East Sooke Regional Park Hike:
Located west of Victoria, this park is one of the more spectacular in the region offering lots of challenging hikes in a wilderness setting. It spans miles and miles of protected coastal landscapes and offers trails through forest, marsh, and fields with beaches, rocky bays, and tide pools sprinkled in for exploring. The views are amazing and it’s definitely worth the challenge.

Private Vehicle:
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Sooke River Campground:
Sooke River Campground

Active West Coast Canada Discovery - Itinerary

Trip Start: VancouverTrip End: Vancouver
DAY 1
Vancouver/Sooke

DAY 1

Vancouver/Sooke

Enjoy a morning welcome meeting with your CEO in Vancouver before catching the ferry to Victoria on Vancouver Island. Eat a picnic lunch upon arrival before setting off into East Sooke Regional Park for some hiking. There’s a wide range of trails that have different levels of difficulty, but all of them will offer great views of the dramatic, rocky coastline, and lush Pacific rainforest filled with moss and green ferns. In the evening set up camp, get settled, and have dinner around a fire with the group.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Ferry:
Settle in and scan the scenery as you take a ferry ride from Vancouver to Victoria on Vancouver Island.

East Sooke Regional Park Hike:
Located west of Victoria, this park is one of the more spectacular in the region offering lots of challenging hikes in a wilderness setting. It spans miles and miles of protected coastal landscapes and offers trails through forest, marsh, and fields with beaches, rocky bays, and tide pools sprinkled in for exploring. The views are amazing and it’s definitely worth the challenge.

Private Vehicle:
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Sooke River Campground:
Sooke River Campground

DAY 2
Sooke
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DAY 3
Sooke
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DAY 4
Sooke to Squamish via Parksville
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DAY 5
Squamish
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DAY 6
Squamish
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DAY 7
Day trip to Whistler from Squamish
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DAY 8
Whistler/Vancouver
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What’s Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Ferry ride from Vancouver to Victoria
  • An afternoon of hiking in East Sooke Provincial Park
  • A trek along a portion of the Juan de Fuca trail
  • Canoe or kayak rental in Cowichan Bay
  • Ferry from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay
  • A hike up The Stawamus Chief train
  • A visit to Garibaldi Provincial Park and a hike to the Elfin Lakes
  • A ride up the Whistler Gondola to hike the High Note trail
  • All transportation between destinations.
Accommodations
  • Participation camping (7 nts).
Meals
  • 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
Transportation
  • Private vehicle, ferry, hiking.
Staff & experts
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Active West Coast Canada Discovery Departure Dates

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Thu, Jun 04 2026Thu, Jun 11 2026Open (10)$2,081.65 USD
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Sun, Jun 14 2026Sun, Jun 21 2026Open (2)$2,081.65 USD
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Wed, Jun 24 2026Wed, Jul 01 2026Open (7)$2,081.65 USD
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Tue, Jul 14 2026Tue, Jul 21 2026Open (10)$2,081.65 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Fri, Jul 24 2026Fri, Jul 31 2026Open (10)$2,081.65 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Mon, Aug 03 2026Mon, Aug 10 2026Open (2)$2,204.1 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Aug 13 2026Thu, Aug 20 2026Open (6)$2,204.1 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Aug 23 2026Sun, Aug 30 2026Open (8)$2,069.1 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Wed, Sep 02 2026Wed, Sep 09 2026Open (8)$2,069.1 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sat, Sep 12 2026Sat, Sep 19 2026Open (7)$2,069.1 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)

USEFUL INFO

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Ferry ride from Vancouver to Victoria. An afternoon of hiking in East Sooke Provincial Park. A trek along a portion of the Juan de Fuca trail. Canoe or kayak rental in Cowichan Bay. Ferry from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay. A hike up The Stawamus Chief train. A visit to Garibaldi Provincial Park and a hike to the Elfin Lakes. A ride up the Whistler Gondola to hike the High Note trail. All transportation between destinations.

Hop on a ferry from Vancouver to Victoria, Enjoy hikes in the lush Pacific rainforest in Sooke and along the Juan de Fuca trail, Paddle around Cowichan Bay, Hike to see the impressive views on the Stawamus Chief trail, Take a dip into the cold waters of the Elfin Lakes in Garibaldi Provincial Park, Ride the Whistler gondola to hike the High Note trail from the peak, Spend free time exploring Whistler

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you view a final copy of your Trip Details a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

1. HIKES AND WALKS
All walks and hikes proposed by our CEO will be a moderate level. You may choose to participate or not, but exploring our national parks on foot is part of our way of travelling. It’s a healthy way to discover Canada's beauty and landscape.

2. COMBO TRIP
Please note that some trips could be a combination of multiple G Adventure tours. You should expect some group members to join or leave the tour between tour segments.
book the right trip, we recommend that travellers under legal drinking age take this into consideration when booking a tour that visits several big cities.


3. An essential part of your trip is participation - from putting up your tent (while camping) or packing it away in the morning, to helping with meal preparation and cleaning up - it is all part of your adventure and when everyone puts in a little effort the trip will run smoothly. Your CEO will do all the meal planning, but we do ask the clients to help with the preparation and washing up. Team spirit is part of the fun! All camping equipment (with the exception of your sleeping bag and pillow) is supplied. We supply dome tents and assembly/disassembly takes only 5 minutes. All tents have built-in insect nets. Comfortable, self-inflating mattresses are also provided, which are approximately 4cm thick.

4. Proper sleeping bags are necessary for this tour. Please ensure that your sleeping bag is rated to (-17°C for spring and fall trips and 0°C for trips June - Sept). Prices range from $60-$150USD. 


5. Please note that the legal drinking age in the United States is 21. Many bars and clubs will ask for ID at the door, therefore listening to live music in certain bars or spending a night out in Las Vegas is not possible when you are under the legal age, even if you don't plan on consuming alcohol. Drinking laws are strictly enforced and our CEOs are unable to help those under age obtain alcohol of any kind.

While this should not stop those under legal drinking age from booking a tour, it is important to note that if a traveller is under-age there are certain optional nighttime activities that they may not legally be able to participate in. When trying to book the right trip, we recommend that travellers under legal drinking age take this into consideration when booking a tour that visits several big cities.

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