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The Rockies and Vancouver
Island
Camping Tour Itinerary

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

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Start Vancouver |
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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
Click here to go to British Columbia Ferry schedule
or
You will travel on a British Columbia ferry
from Vancouver (Tsawwassen
Terminal) to
Nanaimo
Click here to go to British Columbia Ferry schedule
or
You will travel on a British Columbia ferry
from Vancouver (Tsawwassen
Terminal) to
Victoria
Click here to go to British Columbia Ferry schedule
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Bamberton Provincial Park |
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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
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Little Qualicum
Falls Provincial Park |
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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.
Click here to go to park website
Click here to
go to secure online reservation
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Elk Falls
Provincial Park |
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A thundering waterfall, extensive network of forest trails
and some of the finest year-round salmon fishing in Canada.
Click here to go to park website
Click here to go to
secure online reservation
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Alder Bay and/or
Port Hardy (private campgrounds) |
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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.
Click here to go to British Columbia Ferry schedule
Note:
Reservations are required for passenger and vehicle travel between
Port Hardy and Bella Coola.
Click
here to go to secure
online reservation
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Tweedsmuir (South) Provincial Park |
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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.
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Anihim Lake to
Alexis Creek (private campgrounds) |
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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
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Lac la Hache
Provincial Park |
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Let the cool, green Douglas-fir forest shade you from the hot
Cariboo sun.
Click here to go to park website Click
here to go to secure online reservation
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Mount Robson
Provincial Park |
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The
highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, ideal for all types of
adventure, including the hike of a lifetime.
Click here to go to park website Click
here to go to secure online reservation
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Jasper
National Park |
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Shimmering glaciers, abundant wildlife, crystal clear lakes,
thundering waterfalls, deep canyons and evergreen forest.
Click here to go to park website Click
here to go to secure online reservation
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Banff National
Park |
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Spectacular natural mountain scenery, abundant wildlife and
recreation.
Click here to go to park website
Click here to go
to secure online reservation
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Yoho National
Park |
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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.
Click
here to go to park website
Click here to go
to secure online reservation
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Kootenay
National Park |
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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
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Ellison
Provincial Park |
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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.
Click here to go to park website
Click here to go to secure
online reservation
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Manning
Provincial Park |
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A nature lover's playground, Manning Park is filled with attractions
of all kinds. The scenery, history, flora, and faura will amaze you.
Click here to go to park website
Click here
to go to secure online reservation
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End Vancouver |
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Finally, back to Vancouver with memories that you will never forget.
To map of vehicle pickup and return locations
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Starting Package -
vehicle and camping gear |
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All rentals are 4 days (3 nights) minimum. Example:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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Below rates are based on a one day rental starting with SUV truck and
250 kilometres.
Rentals must be accompanied
with camping gear for appropriate number of campers.
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Free 250 kilometres per day. After 250 kilometres per day a charge of $0.10
per kilometre will be charged.
Example: 4 day
rental = 1000
kilometres
All kilometres above 1000 kilometres will be charged $0.10 per
kilometre.
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May 1 to June 22
| 1, 2
or 3 Campers |
$150.00 |
| 4 Campers |
$155.00 |
| 5 Campers |
$160.00 |
| Extra Insurance Option |
Free |
| Vehicle Prep Fee |
Free |
| Additional Drivers |
Free |
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June
23 to August 31
| 1, 2
or 3 Campers |
$170.00 |
| 4 Campers |
$175.00 |
| 5 Campers |
$180.00 |
| Extra Insurance Option |
Free |
| Vehicle Prep Fee |
Free |
| Additional Drivers |
Free |
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Sept 1 to Sept 31
| 1, 2
or 3 Campers |
$150.00 |
| 4 Campers |
$155.00 |
| 5 Campers |
$160.00 |
| Extra Insurance Option |
Free |
| Vehicle Prep Fee |
Free |
| Additional Drivers |
Free |
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Everything you need:
Vehicle, tent
(Note: second 3 person tent will be provided for groups of 4 and 5
campers), chairs, sleeping bags, mattresses, pillows,
propane cook stove, propane table top barbeque,
propane lantern, full propane tank, food cooler, water jug, cooking pots and pans, eating utensils,
cleaning supplies, 2 large 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
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Campsites Reservations Not Included
For Complete Explanation use below link.
About
Campsite Reservations
no roof cargo box for 1 or
2 campers
1 roof cargo box for 3 campers
1 or 2 roof cargo boxes for 4 campers
2 roof cargo boxes for 5 campers |
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Rates are in Canadian dollars.
To
Currency Converter
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Rates do not include taxes.
Book now or request more information |
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Additional Options
Kayaks, canoes, bikes,
extra tents and
extra insurance option. |
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Add 1 to 4 Bikes
(adult, children, tot) |
$10.00
Canadian per bike per day |
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Add 1 or 2 Kayaks
(single person) |
$10.00
Canadian per kayak per day |
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Add 1 or 2 Canoes |
$20.00
Canadian per canoe per day |
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Add 1 Kayak and 1 Canoe |
$30.00
Canadian for both kayak and canoe per day |
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Additional 3 person tents |
$10.00
Canadian per day per tent |
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Roof racks and bike racks included.
Rates do not include taxes. |
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