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Active West Coast Canada Discovery

8 days, Vancouver to Vancouver

8 days

Vancouver to Vancouver

From$2299USD
Valid on Aug 23 2026
Trip Code: NCVS

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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 Rating: 4 - Demanding

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

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 11.

Age requirement: 12+

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

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8 days

Vancouver to Vancouver

From$2299USD
Valid on Aug 23 2026
Trip Code: NCVS

Need a flight? We can help.

Call us to book your flights! We'll find you the best option!

See how your trip uplifts communities

In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

Trees for Days

Help us spread love around the world with Trees for Days. Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.

Trees planted for this trip: 8

Ripple Score

Create ripples that change lives. The higher the Ripple Score percentage, the more money stays in the local communities you visit.

Ripple Score for this trip: 100

Map of the route for Active West Coast Canada Discovery

Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Vancouver/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.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Meals included:

Lunch | Dinner

Day 2Sooke

After fuelling up with a camp breakfast the group will travel to the Juan de Fuca Strait from Sooke to embark on a hike along a section of the impressive trail. You’ll traverse miles of dense coastal forest and walk over beautiful pebble beaches, past gurgling waterfalls, slippery suspension bridges (watch your step) and the occasional pit of mud, but the dramatic views along this hike are well worth the effort. Transfer back to Sooke in the evening to rest up at camp and have dinner as a group.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 3Sooke

Today after breakfast at camp the day is yours to do as you wish. If you need a break from hiking consider one of the many optional activities available like, sea kayaking, whale watching, bicycle rentals, or a visit to the quaint town of Victoria for some people watching and cafe hopping.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4Sooke to Squamish via Parksville

In the morning after breakfast the group will transfer to Cowichan Bay where you'll go out on a kayak excursion. In the afternoon, leave Cowichan Bay behind and head to the ferry port in Nanaimo to hop on a ferry to Horseshoe Bay drive along the Sea to Sky highway up to Squamish. In the evening set up camp and relax in the outdoors.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 5Squamish

Today the group will hike The Stawamus Chief trail. This trail is one of the region’s best hikes and will take you up a steep incline to one of its three peaks. The views of the area surrounding Squamish, with the Howe Sound and the Garibaldi Park to the north are incredible. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your hike and in the evening relax at camp and have dinner as a group, refueling after the day’s adventure.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 6Squamish

Another great day of hiking to discover captivating views and new heights (literally). Set out to trek the Elfin Lake trail in Garibaldi Provincial Park. Offering amazing views you’ll hike 11km to get to the lakes, but it’s certainly worth it. Go for a dip in the icy water, fill up your bottles in another pond reserved only for drinking water and have lunch as you admire those insane views. After hiking the 11km downhill you’ll be able to have dinner wherever you choose in Squamish before heading back to camp for the night.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 7Day trip to Whistler from Squamish

In the morning the group will travel from Squamish to Whistler to take the Whistler Gondola up to the peak and hike the High Note trail. This trail offers hikers with the most scenic views of Cheakamus Lake with its vibrant aquamarine waters. The hike begins at the top of Whistler Mountain and takes you around the backside with views of the surrounding mountains and a descent through an alpine area. After the hike you’ll have free time to enjoy Whistler before returning to Squamish. Consider checking out the ​​Squamish-Lil'wat Cultural Centre, the Cloudraker Skybridge, or find a cozy coffee shop in town. In the evening at camp you’ll have your final dinner as a group around the campfire.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 8Whistler/Vancouver

Travel from Whistler to Vancouver. Tours ends on arrival in Vancouver.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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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
Allow USD105-140 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private vehicle, ferry, hiking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

My Own Room - From $299.00

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Active West Coast Canada Discovery

| 8 days - Vancouver to Vancouver - from $2299 USD