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KNIGHT INLET LODGE British Columbia This homely Indigenous-owned lodge amidst pristine wilderness provides the perfect base to spot grizzly bears in their native habitat. Knight Inlet is a 100-kilometre-long fjord carved by glaciers in the coastal mountains, a unique wildlife viewing destination in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest in British Columbia. Enjoy your grizzly bear viewing adventures from the relaxed comfort of a modern floating lodge and its facilities. Spend your days exploring the natural environment and enjoy your evenings dining on sumptuous cuisine. There are also other tours, including whale watching, inlet cruises, rainforest walks and sea kayaking. • Rooms: 18 • Dining: 1 restaurant • Dining options: Full board plus • Features: Bear viewing tours, scenic boat rides, sightseeing cruises, evening interpretive programmes

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PACIFIC RIM – WHALES & BEARS Vancouver | Victoria | Tofino | Vancouver You can’t visit British Columbia without experiencing its wildlife. The whale migration season on the west coast is from May through to October, a similar time to when the bears come out of hibernation, making it the perfect time to combine a trip to see both. This bustling metropolis may be western Canada’s largest city, but Vancouver retains its friendly charm and embraces a love of nature. Travel by ferry to Vancouver Island and discover the maritime heritage of Victoria. The adventure continues with an exciting tour aboard a custom-built Zodiac boat in search of whales. Continue to Tofino and venture into true wildlife territory in the Pacific Rim National Park. Take part in a thrilling bear-watching expedition. At low tide, board a 14-metre panoramic cruiser and speed along the lush coastline to the bears’ grounds. Back on dry land, explore the hiking trails before enjoying a scenic flight back to Vancouver.

Essentials Duration: 7 days, 6 nights Must see : • Rent a bike and explore the vast network of trails throughout Vancouver and Stanley Park • Explore Butchart Gardens in Victoria – home to manicured floral displays, the Japanese Garden and live music performances • Join an exhilarating whale watching tour in Victoria by Zodiac • Board a panoramic cruiser for a thrilling bear watching trip in Tofino Includes: • 2 nights in Vancouver • 2 nights in Victoria • 2 nights in Tofino • Plane, coach and ferry transfers included in itinerary • Sightseeing and wildlife viewing experiences • Travel and information kit • Return international flights Optional extras: • Add a stay at Knight Inlet Lodge or Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge for more wildlife adventures

CLAYOQUOT WILDERNESS LODGE Vancouver Island There’s an adventure for everyone here, from rainforest hiking to thrilling marine adventures and up-close wildlife encounters. Vancouver Island’s celebrated luxury outpost, Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, skirts the banks of its namesake ocean inlet, Clayoquot Sound, and offers an escape to the still, tranquil beauty of Canada’s natural, wild-west playground. Luxuriously appointed canvas tents pay tribute to the pioneering pursuits of the turn-of-the-century prospectors with contemporary comforts and custom furnishings. Dining is both celebratory and considered, reflecting the surroundings and using locally sourced produce to offer a real taste of the destination.

• Rooms: 25 tents • Dining: 1 restaurant • Dining options: Full board

• Features: Signature guided experiences including canyoning, glacial plunge and hiking, watersports including canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, Clayoquots Healing Grounds Spa

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