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This is a recommended itinerary for a first time visit to Vancouver & Whistler, British Columbia for someone interested in natural scapes.
The trips begins in Vancouver, a city that offers a harmonious blend of urban sophistication and breathtaking natural surrounds. After a few days visitors head north to Whistler, a special destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. From the Pacific Ocean, to towering snow-capped mountains, old-growth dense forest, verdant gardens and pristine lakes, the natural beauty of British Columbia is highlighted in this trip.
Countries covered in this itinerary
- Canada
Itinerary
| City Base |
Nights | Notes & Day Trips |
| Vancouver | 2 | Day 1: Arrival to Vancouver, English Bay Beach walk through Stanley Park to Vancouver Harbor; Granville Market, dinner on Robson Street Day 2: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park or hike Grouse Grind on Grouse Mountain, Stanley Park, Vancouver Aquarium Day 3: Van Dusen Botanical Garden, Gastown, depart for Whistler via Whistler Connection small shuttle through Sea-to-Sky Highway |
| Whistler | 2 | Day 1 (Trip Day 4): Arrive to Whistler, Whistler Village (Center, Upper & North), Peak 2 Peak Gondola & Cloudraker Skybridge Day 2 (Trip Day 5): Adventure day (select one): Bear Viewing Tour, hike Whistler Blackcomb (50+ kilometers of hiking), zipline, ATV, ski, snowboard; late afternoon at one of the surrounding lakes Day 3 (Trip Day 5): Return to Vancouver (airport) via Whistler Connection |
| Notes: +1 Day in Vancouver if you have interest in a trip to Victoria |
Map of walk from English Bay to Vancouver Harbor
Map from Vancouver to Whistler, Canada
Transport times
- Private car Vancouver airport to downtown Vancouver: 30 minutes
- Shuttle Vancouver to Whistler: 1 hour, 40 minutes
- Shuttle Whistler to Vancouver Airport: 2 hours
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