Western Canada Family Adventure

Arrive into Vancouver and check into the Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel (family suite) for 3 nights. Remainder of the day at leisure. (N)

Day at leisure to explore the city. Perhaps visit the totem poles of Stanley Park and try popular snacks such as maple cookies or poutine. Optional excursions include a city tour by bicycle or a food-tasting tour to learn about the culinary delights of the city. (N)

Join an excursion to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Explore the park on the raised walkways of the Treetop Adventure and enjoy the exhilarating Cliffwalk and suspension bridge. Continue to Grouse Mountain, enjoying stunning views as you take the Skyride to its peak. Explore the wildlife refuge and spectacular chainsaw carvings. (N)

This morning, embark on a whale-watching tour on a high-speed boat, with the chance of sighting orcas, humpback whales, seals, sea lions and bald eagles. Afterwards, collect your car hire and drive to Whistler. Check in to the Delta Whistler Village Suites (two-bedroom suite) for 1 night. (N)

Early morning start for a bear-viewing opportunity. Travel in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle through a maze of ski area roads, traversing forests, meadows and streams, all environments that the black bear live amongst. This afternoon, drive along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway to Sundance Guest Lodge, where you will stay for 2 nights. (D)

During your ranch stay, take a horse riding adventure into British Columbia’s beautiful high country. All abilities are catered for during this activity. (B, D)

Continue your journey to Alpine Meadows Resort for 2 nights, staying in a two-bedroom family log home. This area is full of pristine lakes and rivers, and provides a stunning setting for canoeing, hiking, wildlife watching and mountain biking. (B)

Travel into the Canadian Rockies, passing steep canyons and waterfalls. Stay 2 nights at The Crimson in the alpine town of Jasper. (B)

Today is free to explore the natural beauty of Jasper National Park. Discover glacier-fed lakes, forests and rivers or travel on the Jasper Skytram, the longest aerial tramway in Canada. (B)

Spend the day driving along the Icefield Parkway to Banff. En route, stop off and board an Ice Explorer – a large all-terrain vehicle – on to the Athabasca glacier, where you can step out on to the ice and absorb its enormity. You can also stand on the Glacier Skywalk, a curved glass walkway stretching 30 metres in to mid-air. Continue to Lake Louise, where you can take a kayak out on the turquoise waters before arriving into Banff. Stay at the Fox Hotel Suites (two-bedroom suite) for 3 nights. (B)

Days at leisure to explore the alpine town of Banff. While in Banff, walk one of the hiking trails, look out for wildlife while floating along Bow river or take a helicopter flight over the Rockies. (B)

Drop your car hire at Calgary airport, then either fly home or continue your holiday in Canada. (B)