Holiday Overview
If it is a Canada holiday off the beaten track packed with awesome scenery, wildlife and endless activities you are looking for, then look no further than our 15 day trip - Mountain Magic in British Columbia self drive road trip.
This trip will take you from coastal Vancouver to alpine mountain resorts, national parks, rail road towns and even a beach resort. You will have plenty of time to take in hikes, biking, canoeing, winery tour, boat trips and wildlife spotting with this trip.
During your stay at Osoyoos be sure to stop off at Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre with a great interpretive centre, and see if you can spot one of the wild horses that roam the area. Experience the true open road and climb into the mountains, passing rural communities and incredible vistas on your drive to Nelson, a small mountain town with a big personality. Traverse to Invermere where you can relax at the beach or indulge in the many water based activities that are on offer. One of the many highlights of this self-drive will be your stay at Yoho National Park, home to some of the best scenery in Western Canada. Yoho National Park. Use your time here to explore some of the more accessible trails at Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls and Natural Bridge.
Continue to cross through two more of British Columbia's National Parks - Glacier & Mount Revelstoke for a short stay in Revelstoke to explore the alpine meadows before driving to Sun Peaks for a 2-night stay. Your holiday ends on a high in vibrant Vancouver.
Mountain Magic in BC Fly Drive includes:
- Return UK flights
- 14 nights Accommodation
- Car Hire
- Vancouver Hop on Hop off Sightseeing pass
Day 1 - Fly to Vancouver
On arrival in Vancouver transfer to your downtown hotel. Transfer not included.
Featured accommodation
Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel
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Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 2 - Sightseeing Vancouver
Today we have include a complimentary Hop on Hop off Vancouver Sightseeing pass.
Schedule: May - October: every 20 minutes November - April: every 40 minutes
Explore Vancouver onboard clear-top buses and San Francisco-style Trolleys. This flexible Dual Pass combination of the CITY and PARK Routes offers all the highlights of downtown Vancouver, including major attractions, and scenic points of interest. Choose to Hop-Off at any of the 29 stops, and Hop-On again to continue the tour.
This flexible city tour offers up the highlights of downtown Vancouver, including major attractions, and scenic points of interest. Choose to Hop-Off at any of the 29 stops, and Hop-On again to continue the tour. Take an up close and personal look at Vancouver's urban oasis, Stanley Park, have lunch at Granville Island, visit the historical Gastown or the trendy Yaletown, and don't forget Robson Street to do a little shopping! Highlights of the route include English Bay, Stanley Park, Granville Island, Yaletown, Gastown, Chinatown, Robson Street, and the Entertainment District. Full commentary in English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean & Mandarin on the clear top convertible Hop-On, Hop-Off busses. Enjoy Commentary in English onboard the San Francisco-style Trolleys. Both bus types (clear top and trolley) will be travelling on all routes. There is no designated bus type per route.
Highlights: - Commentary in English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean, and Mandarin (clear top buses only) - Convertible clear top buses for stunning views, rain or shine - San Francisco-style Trolleys with live commentary - Hop-Off at any stop in Stanley Park, Granville Island, Yaletown, Chinatown, Gastown and more - Hop-Off at any of the connecting stops on both routes at Canada Place, False Creek Ferries, Library Square, Chinatown, Sports District, and Gastown - False Creek Ferries Pass
Featured accommodation
Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel
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Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 3 - Vancouver via Oliver to Osoyoos
Pick up your hire car from downtown Vancouver this morning and head to Osoyoos - Canada's only true desert. Along the way make a stop at one of British Columbia's stunning provincial parks - E. C. Manning Provincial Park. The park has a range of walking routes from 15-minute trails to full-day, such as the Canyon Nature Trail, approx 2km in length, which follows the Similkameen River. From here continue to Oliver, a small argricultural town and head to Covert Farms which sits on 650 acres of land and take a tour and you might be lucky enought to sample a taste. Finish the day in Osoyoos and relax on the shore of tempting Osoyoos Lake.
Featured accommodation
Watermark Beach resort
Day 4 - Enjoy Osoyoos
Today is yours at your leisure. We suggest you spend the morning in Osoyoos at Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre with a great interpretive centre, and see of you can spot one of the wild horses that roam the area. Dip your toes in Osoyoos Lake, known as the warmest lake in Canada, or head to the marina to try some watersports, or simply enjoy the facilities on offer at the Watermark Beach Resort.
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Watermark Beach resort
Day 5 - Osoyoos to Nelson (261km/162miles)
This morning leave Osoyoos for Nelson. The drive between the two towns is spectacular, experience the true open road and climb into the mountains, passing rural communities and incredible vistas. Stop at one of the small quirky roadside cafes or at Cristina Lake. Arrive in Nelson and enjoy the small mountain town with a big personality.
Featured accommodation
Prestige Lakeside Resort (Nelson)
Day 6 - Enjoy Nelson
Surrounded by the Selkirk Mountains, set on the shores of Kootenay Lake and clustered with some 350 heritage buildings, Nelson's storybook charm and stunning scenery create the quintessential small town setting. Why not hire bikes and cycle the West Arm of Kootenay Lake to the trestle bridge, stop for an ice cream on the way and head to the Touchstones Museum of Art and History opposite the beautiful City Hall. Perhaps enjoy an evening cruise on the S.S paddle wheeler.
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Prestige Lakeside Resort (Nelson)
Day 7 - Nelson to Invermere (363km/225miles)
This morning depart Nelson for Invermere. The town of Invermere is all about sun and fun. People come here to relax, spend summer afternoons at the beach, go boating, river rafting and golfing. There are spectacular parks in the area, offering hiking, fishing and even wild hot springs.
Featured accommodation
Copper Point Resort (Invermere)
Day 8 - Enjoy Invermere
Spend today at your leisure in Invermere and the surrounding area.
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Copper Point Resort (Invermere)
Day 9 - Invermere to Kicking Horse (131km/82miles)
This morning make your way from Invermere to Glacier Mountaineer Lodge in Kicking Horse, an alpine resort. You can be on the mountain by lunchtime, we recommend having lunch at Eagles Eye Restaurant, Canada's most elevated dining experience. with spectacular views into five national parks. Head into the nearby town of Golden to get active, as there are plenty of activities to enjoy such as world-class rafting, biking, hiking and even ziplining. For something a little more relaxed head 15 minutes north to Northern Lights Wolf Centre and walk with the wolves on a photography session.
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Glacier Mountaineer
Day 10 - Enjoy Yoho National Park
Take a day to explore Yoho National Park. Head to some of the more accessible trails at Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls and Natural Bridge, or take the bus to Lake O'Hara for some hidden beauty and a hike that far fewer will reach. To reach Yoho take Highway 1 east out of Golden, it is possible that even on this main highway you can spot wildlife such as elk and bears, so keep your eyes peeled!
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Glacier Mountaineer
Day 11 - Kicking Horse - Revelstoke
Today cross through two more of British Columbia's National Parks : Glacier and Mount Revelstoke. Start off in Glacier National Park where the moisture trapped by the valleys and peaks has created an inland rainforest. Try hiking the short walk to Bear Creek Falls right near the highway, or scramble through Rockgarden, a site which has existed since the last ice age. Continue on through Mount Revelstoke National Park and take the Meadows in the Sky Parkway to the summit of the mountain and head out on foot to explore the alpine meadows and marshlands which are home to a variety of bird species. Spend the night at in Revelstoke, a historic railroad town with its very own mountain coaster.
Featured accommodation
Glacier House Resort
Day 12 - Revelstoke to Sun Peaks (265km/165miles
Descend along the scenic mountain roads until you reach Shuswap Lake, with a 1km sandy shoreline and numerous water sports to try. Spend some time paddle boarding and boaring on the inviting lake, or visit one of the local wineries to sample the produce and tour the vineyards. Head west to Little Shuswap Lake and Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park, which every October is home to one of the largest Sockeye salmon runs in North America. Before you reach Sun Peaks spend some time at the BC Wildlife Park, with over 40 species of animal included the elusive Spirit Bear, the park is also home to one of the most successful Burrowing Owl conservation programs in North America.
Featured accommodation
Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
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Nancy Greene`s Cahilty Hotel and Suites
Day 13 - Explore Sun Peaks
Spend the day in the beautiful alpine town of Sun Peaks, with numerous activities to enjoy. Take a segway tour from the village, you might even spot some local wildlife such as a black bear, coyote or chipmunk. Fly down the slopes at North America's first mountain cross cart track, an exhilarating way to desend, or head out on horseback to explore the town and its stunning surroundings. Enjoy a relaxing evening on the mountain.
Featured accommodation
Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
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Nancy Greene`s Cahilty Hotel and Suites
Day 14 - Sun Peaks to Vancouver (414km/257miles)
Depart Sun Peaks this morning and take a drive southwest back to Vancouver. Take highway 5 which runs alongside valleys and rivers and spend any spare time grabbing some fresh seafood at the quaint seaside village of Stevenson.
Featured accommodation
Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel
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Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 15 - Fly Vancouver to UK
Depart Vancouver today for your return flight back to the UK.
Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel, Vancouver
Located in the heart of Vancouver, this family-friendly hotel is a favourite for sports fans & theatre goers. The hotel is just two blocks from BC Place Stadium, home of the BC Lions, and just three blocks from Rogers Arena, home of the Vancouver Canucks. The hotel is also close to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver Centre for the Performing Arts, Vancouver Playhouse, and Orpheum Theatre.
Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Few hotels can rival the elegance, European charm and hospitality of The Sutton Place Hotel. One of Vancouver’s most beautiful boutique hotels, situated in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The spectacular setting allows guests to experience exceptional service and all the needed amenities within the cosmopolitan ambience of the city set against a majestic backdrop of mountains and sea.
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Vancouver
The Fairmont Waterfront luxury hotel showcases the best of Vancouver. Conveniently located, the hotel connects by covered walkway to the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, the cruise ship terminal at Canada Place, and the Sky train. Situated on scenic Burrard Inlet, it has a central to sightseeing and shopping in Vancouver.
Watermark Beach resort
This property is only a 1-minute walk from Gyro Park Beach! This Osoyoos, British Columbia hotel is located directly on Osoyoos Lake. The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool with a waterslide and a full-service spa.
Prestige Lakeside Resort
With its waterfront location conveniently situated within walking distance to downtown Nelson, the Prestige Lakeside Resort provides guests with the best of both worlds. Relax in the resort’s greenspace and enjoy the views of the Kootenay lake and Selkirk mountains, or enjoy nearby water activities such as kayaking or boating.
Copper Point Resort
A hidden gem situated in the Columbia Valley, Copper Point Resort offers a wide range of upscale amenities to all its guests.
Glacier Mountaineer
The hotel features an outdoor hot tub and sauna, and is located in Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. The Glacier Mountaineer offers direct access to Golden Eagle Express Gondola. Free WiFi is provided in all rooms. Golden town centre is 25 minutes’ drive away.
Glacier House Resort
This great Revelstoke Hotel offers gorgeous views of Mt. Revelstoke Nat. Park and the Begbie Glacier. Located away from the Trans-Canada Highway the resort is the quietest in the area.
Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
Since its renaissance in the early nineties, Sun Peaks Resort has risen majestically to the challenge of becoming an internationally renowned year-round destination resort, boasting a playground that now offers the second-largest ski area in Canada and a full complement of winter and summer activities.
Image Gallery
Emerald Lake Kayaks
Invermere
Revelstoke
First Nations pit house at the Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre
totem poles at Lumberman's Arch in Stanley Park, Vancouver
Vancouver
Sun Peaks Resort chairlift
Invermere
Osoyoos
Sun Peaks
Osoyoos - Beach
Nelson
Kokanee Creek, Nelson
Osoyoos
View of Vancouver from Granville Bridge at night
Revelstoke
Nelson aerial
Vancouver Gastown Maple Tree Square
Revelstoke
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