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The Rockies and Vancouver Island

Camping Tour Itinerary

 

·  Minimum 18 days to maximum 30 days
·  Camp at British Columbia Provincial Parks, Canada National Parks and private campgrounds
·  Minimum distance 2780 km or 1725 miles
·  Travel day by day on your own schedule or reserve campsites for the days you want

 

 

 

Start Vancouver  

Your self-drive camping vacation package begins at the departure point with a full introduction and explanation of the camping gear, vehicle and all adventure toys. Your host will explain your travel loop, showing you where each campground is on your travel map of British Columbia and provide you with a manual full of contact phone numbers and directions. The travel manual also includes direction and images on the setup and operations of most camping gear. You will be satisfied that all your questions will be answered.

To map of vehicle pickup and return locations

You will travel on a British Columbia ferry from Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay Terminal) to Nanaimo

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or

You will travel on a British Columbia ferry from Vancouver (Tsawwassen Terminal) to Nanaimo

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or

You will travel on a British Columbia ferry from Vancouver (Tsawwassen Terminal) to Victoria

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Bamberton Provincial Park

Relax on a sandy beach, while enjoying majestic mountain views.

Click here to go to park website     Click here to go to secure online reservation

 

Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park

Impressive waterfalls cascade down a rocky gorge in a beautiful forested setting bordered by steep mountain peaks at this park, one of the most beautiful parks on central Vancouver Island.

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Elk Falls Provincial Park

A thundering waterfall, extensive network of forest trails and some of the finest year-round salmon fishing in Canada.

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Alder Bay and/or Port Hardy (private campgrounds)

Relax and enjoy the fabulous North Island scenery.  Experience spectacular sunsets, watch eagles soar and whales swim by your doorstep. Salmon fishing and bottom fishing are minutes away.  Experience the thrill of a whale watching tour, explore the Broughton Archipelago in a kayak or visit a traditional First Nations village for a barbeque lunch and native dancing.

Alder Bay

Alder Bay Resort  Click here to go to park website

Telegraph Cove Resort  Click here to go to park website

Port Hardy

Quatse River Regional Park and Campground  Click here to go to park website

SunnySanctuary Campground  Click here to go to park website

 

You will travel on a British Columbia ferry from Port Hardy to Bella Coola. Cruise past sheltered inlets, thunderous waterfalls, long deep fjords and narrow channels - the most stunning scenery is between Bella Bella and Bella Coola.

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Note: Reservations are required for passenger and vehicle travel between Port Hardy and Bella Coola.

Click here to go to secure online reservation

 

Tweedsmuir (South) Provincial Park

Offering some of the most spectacular scenery in North America, Tweedsmuir is a magnet for outdoor adventure. Hunlen Falls is a major attraction, plunging 260 metres and disappearing in a cloud of spray before entering the Atnarko River.

Click here to go to park website   This park offers vehicle accessible campsites on a first-come, first-served basis - campsite reservations are not accepted.

 

Anihim Lake to Alexis Creek (private campgrounds)

The Native American community of Anahim Lake, is a splendid base from which to embark on horseback or hiking trips into the surrounding Chilcotin wilderness of the Itcha Mountains, the Ilgachuz Mountains, and the multi-hued Rainbow Mountains.

Alexis Creek is named after Chief Alexis of the Chilcotins, who was Chief during the time of the Chilcotin War.

Escott Bay Resort  Click here to go to park website

Howdy's Lakeside Resort  Click here to go to park website

Kokanee Bay Fishing Resort  Click here to go to park website

Poplar Grove Resort  Click here to go to park website

 

Lac la Hache Provincial Park

Let the cool, green Douglas-fir forest shade you from the hot Cariboo sun.

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Mount Robson Provincial Park

The highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, ideal for all types of adventure, including the hike of a lifetime.

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Jasper National Park

Shimmering glaciers, abundant wildlife, crystal clear lakes, thundering waterfalls, deep canyons and evergreen forest.

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Banff National Park

Spectacular natural mountain scenery, abundant wildlife and recreation.

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Yoho National Park

Yoho, named for a Cree word expressing awe, comes by its name honestly. The rock walls, waterfalls , glacial lakes, snow-topped mountain peaks, roaring rivers and silent forests will simply take your breath away.

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Kootenay National Park

Diverse landscapes make for the ultimate hiking experience. From glacier-clad peaks along the Continental Divide, to the dry, cactus-ridden slopes of the Columbia Valley this park is noted for its remarkable diversity of climate and landscape.

Click here to go to park website     Click here to go to secure online reservation

 

Ellison Provincial Park

Nestled on forested benchlands above a rocky shoreline of scenic headlands and sheltered coves of Okanagan Lake . The dry, sunny Okanagan climate provide many recreational opportunities from spring through fall.

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Manning Provincial Park

A nature lover's playground, Manning Park is filled with attractions of all kinds. The scenery, history, flora, and faura will amaze you.

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End Vancouver

Finally, back to Vancouver with memories that you will never forget.

To map of vehicle pickup and return locations

 

Starting Package - vehicle and camping gear

All rentals are priced per package or item not per person.

May 1st  to June

22nd

 $157.00  Canadian per day

June 23rd to August

31st

  $176.00  Canadian per day

Sept 1st  to Sept

31st

 $157.00  Canadian per day

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Truck with unlimited km/miles and camping gear for one to five campers.

Everything you need:

Vehicle, tent, chairs, sleeping bags, mattresses, pillows, propane stove, propane lantern, propane barbeque, full propane tank, food cooler, water jug, cooking pots and pans, eating utensils, two tarpaulins (canvases), many extras.

Travel manual with road maps, how to setup camping gear instructions, safety instructions and much more.

All camping packages are customized for one to five passengers.

Example: 3 campers receive 3 folding chairs.

To Truck and Camping Gear webpage

 

 

Campsites Reservations Not Included

For Complete Explanation use below link.

About Campsite Reservations

 

British Columbia Ferry Not Included

 

Rates are in Canadian dollars.

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Rates do not include taxes.

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Additional Options

Kayaks, canoes, bikes, extra tents and extra insurance option.

   Add 1 to 4 Bikes (adult, children, tot)

  $10.00 Canadian per bike per day

    Add 1 or 2 Kayaks (single person)

  $10.00 Canadian per kayak per day

    Add 1 or 2 Canoes

  $20.00 Canadian per canoe per day

    Add 1 Kayak and 1 Canoe

  $30.00 Canadian for both kayak and canoe per day

 

 Extra Insurance Option

 Extend your vacation to ten

 or more days and get the extra

 insurance option for free.

  $15.00 Canadian per day

 

 Additional 3 person tents   $10.00 Canadian per day per tent

   Roof racks and bike racks included.

   Rates do not include taxes.