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Harbour Air | Whistler Air Hotel Belmont Landsea Tours and Adventures
ACCOMMODATION TRANSPORTATION AND SIGHTSEEING
HOTEL BELMONT HARBOUR AIR | WHISTLER AIR Opening May 2019, with 82 fully renovated rooms, guests will Now offering daily seasonal flights (May - September) from South embrace being in the heart of Downtown Vancouver and pay Terminal YVR to Whistler. This new route allows easy access for homage to its historic lights and legendary nights. This boutique YVR passengers to transfer directly to a mid-day scheduled flight hotel is set to attract a mindset more than an age demographic, to Whistler. Complimentary shuttle service is available between offering superior guest service and attention to detail while Main and South Terminals. This convenient new route will appeal driving culturally inspired, fun, and insider experiences to the to both those arriving or departing YVR, as well as those travellers Granville Street Entertainment District. hotelbelmont.ca staying outside of the downtown Vancouver core. harbourair.com
LANDIS HOTEL & SUITES LANDSEA TOURS AND ADVENTURES The recently completed $2 million renovation includes convenient Launching on May 1, the Hop On, Hop Off City Tour operates on features designed for comfort and ease. A suites-only hotel in modern double-decker buses, with the upper levels featuring a the heart of Vancouver’s downtown core, the accommodations glass skylight to allow for natural light and spectacular views of are spacious and condo-inspired, each featuring stunning views, the city. Tickets are purchased for a specific tour date year-round, a fully-equipped kitchen, two generous bedrooms and separate with pickups every 30-40 minutes on a 2-hour & 15-minute tour living and dining spaces. In addition, two grand penthouse suites loop. Journey Ambassadors assist guests at select route stops, are offered. All guests enjoy an amenities package, including and Step-On Guides provide a memorable experience with live free Wi-Fi, shuttle service to popular downtown destinations, English commentary. vancouvertours.com access to swimming pool, fitness and business centres, and more. landissuitesvancouver.com GRAY LINE WESTCOAST SIGHTSEEING EVENING TOUR OF VANCOUVER FAIRMONT HOTEL VANCOUVER AIRPORT After spending the day exploring downtown Vancouver, this evening, By this summer, the recently renovated Fairmont Gold lounge will see Vancouver as the sun goes down! Guests will visit stunning parts offer 24-hour access, allowing guests of the Gold Level to enjoy of Vancouver rarely seen by visitors in the evening so make sure to the comforts of the lounge at their leisure. For morning departures, bring a camera! Departing nightly at 7:30pm, this 90-minute guided a complimentary continental breakfast will be available from 4am, tour starts at Canada place and includes photo stops in Stanley Park, with a full breakfast buffet served from 6am. Creative canapés and Prospect Point, and Queen Elizabeth Park before finishing in historic a buffet of house-made desserts and snacks are served nightly. In Gastown. westcoastsightseeing.com addition, guests will enjoy dedicated concierge services, including access to the airport chauffeur service to YVR’s South Terminal. fairmont.com/vancouver-airport-richmond tourismvancouver.com/travel-trade 1 New Product Guide Spring Edition 2019
YOHO Cruises Dragon Boat BC Cycle City Tours
YOHO CRUISES OUTDOOR ADVENTURES With elegantly appointed yachts, guests will enjoy a scenic 1.5-hour cruise around Vancouver Harbour. Fun facts and points DRAGON BOAT BC of interest are highlighted throughout the tour. A la carte snacks Discover Vancouver from the water with a private paddling are available for purchase on board. Upgrade to a Westcoast session at Dragon Boat BC. These 90-minute on-water sessions Fish and Chips Lunch at time of booking. Vessels are conveniently are available year-round for groups ranging in size from 10 to 5,000 located at Granville Island. Tours operate weekends-only throughout people. Led by trained instructors, guests will have the chance to May, June and September and 6-days a week throughout July experience Vancouver culture and see the city from a unique and and August. yohocruises.com unforgettable angle. dragonboatbc.ca
SUPER VACATION CANADA CYCLE CITY TOURS VANCOUVER ONE DAY TOUR ‘The Night Bike Tour’ is a 3 to 4-hour tour that operates nightly from Explore Vancouver’s famous must-do attractions such as Downtown June to August. This tour cruises through cool forest trails in the early Vancouver where Canada Place, Vancouver Convention Centre evening, then showcases a dazzling sunset over the water from a and the Olympic Cauldron are located; Vancouver’s first and sandy beach. Enjoy a stop for gelato on the seawall, as the daylight largest urban park - Stanley Park; the historic neighbourhoods slowly fades, it’s time to shift gears: we’ll turn on the multi-coloured of Gastown and Chinatown; Vancouver’s highest point - Queen bike lights, put on some tunes, and tour the most iconic neon-lined Elizabeth Park; and the shopping haven - Robson Street. Take downtown streets. With a dazzling spectrum of sights and sounds, a scenic ferry ride across False Creek and discover the hidden this is an evening well spent. cyclevancouver.com gems of Granville Island. This year-round tour now offers pickup/drop-off services at designated hotels in Vancouver and Richmond. Tour is available in both English and Chinese. DEEP COVE KAYAK PRIVATE GUIDED NIGHT KAYAKING TOUR This guided 2 to 3-hour sea kayak tour will take guests out on VANCOUVER NIGHT TOUR a relaxing paddle along the protected waters of the Indian Arm. The 2-hour Vancouver Night Tour offers the perfect way to Guests will travel in an illuminated sea kayak, experiencing the experience the city’s sparkling lights, history, culture, people Salish Sea as few get to do, by kayak at night. Participants may and architecture after dark from May to mid-September. The get a visit from a curious harbour seal, and in the warmer months, tour begins during the last bit of daylight, then continues as the a chance to experience the captivating bio-luminescence. This tour vibrant sunset is reflected against the city’s glass skyscrapers. is available from April until October. deepcovekayak.com With an updated itinerary, this tour takes guests through historic Gastown, the iconic Canada Place, and on to the city’s best night photography spot in Olympic Village for incredible sights and everlasting memories. Tour is available in both English and Chinese. supervacation.ca tourismvancouver.com/travel-trade 2 New Product Guide Spring Edition 2019
Toonie Tours Vancouver Airport Marriott -75WEST Metropolis at Metrotown
CULINARY
CANADIAN CRAFT TOURS VANCOUVER AIRPORT MARRIOTT CRAFT CYCLE - VANCOUVER BEER BIKE 75 WEST COAST GRILL The 15-passenger Vancouver Beer Bike allows guests to pedal Comfort and elegance create a distinctly West Coast experience around the streets of Lonsdale, stopping at 3 local breweries! in downtown Richmond. Featuring a contemporary menu of This 2.5-hour tour will include a knowledgeable, local beer handcrafted share plates, classic mains and casual favourites, guide, 3 brewery stops, and round-trip transportation to Tap guests will experience the laidback warmth of the West Coast and Barrel Shipyards in North Vancouver. Although, no beer through attentive, inviting service as well as the signature décor is included in the price, guests can order what they like while of earthy woods and marbles. The open kitchen offers guests a drinking inside the venues. canadiancrafttours.ca behind-the-scenes look at the artistry and passion that goes into each plate. 75west.ca TOONIE TOURS THE HIPSTER TOUR - STREET ART & CRAFT BREWERY TOUR SHOPPING This tour is gritty; it takes guests to the back-streets and back-alleys of Vancouver. Walk off the beaten path and into METROPOLIS AT METROTOWN an evening of discovery. Adorning the walls adjacent to the BC’s largest shopping centre has launched its latest VIP Visitor dimly-lit, cracked streets are breathtaking murals, thoughtful Shopping Experience package. The program allows visitors stencils, and heartfelt graffiti markings. Cheers to great craft from outside Metro Vancouver to receive a complimentary beers, tasty local foods, hidden bars, and a night out with new reusable shopping tote and VIP Visitor Metrocard that provides friends. This tour makes guests feel like the newest local in town. 5% - 30% discounts at participating retailers. As a bonus, vancouvertoonietours.ca visitors who spend $350 or more with their same-day receipts receive a gift through the tiered Gift with Purchase program. Special gifts for group tours are available for tour operators. metropolisatmetrotown.com
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Fraser River Lodge - Great River Fishing Adventures River Jet Boat Sightseeing Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures
OUT OF TOWN EXPERIENCES GREAT RIVER FISHING ADVENTURES Great River Fishing Adventures has procured some private and ROCKY MOUNTAINEER semi-private beaches along the banks of the Fraser River in This season, Rocky Mountaineer has increased the number of the Canyon Portion near Hope, BC. These beautiful long sandy departures on routes between Vancouver, Banff and Lake Louise. beaches, coupled with ultra-rugged mountainous landscapes, There will be new rail coaches added to the fleet for GoldLeaf and are the backdrop to a sturgeon fishing adventure of a lifetime. SilverLeaf guests. Also new is The Journey through the Clouds Experience native storytelling and a traditional salmon barbecue Adventures package, which includes two days onboard Rocky around a blazing campfire, while awaiting the bite of North America’s Mountaineer, three nights at the CMH Cariboos Lodge, where largest fresh water fish... the White Sturgeon! guests arrive and depart via helicopter, and two-and-a-half days greatriverfishing.com of guided heli-hiking. rockymountaineer.com FRASER RIVER LODGE THE ADVENTURE GROUP RIVER JET BOAT SIGHTSEEING TOURS VALLEA LUMINA This tour is designed for small groups of 1-5 guests. Take off near Moment Factory, a global leader in video, lighting, sounds and the lodge via jet boat and head downstream to the confluence of special effects brings Whistler’s forest to life. Guests will enjoy an the Fraser and Harrison Rivers. From there, cruise upstream through evening excursion following cryptic radio transmissions and the the Harrison River to Harrison Lake. An optional BBQ shore lunch lingering traces of two long-ago hikers to find the scenic trailhead. is available where guests can enjoy a short stroll and shopping in This pathway leads towards a place filled with beauty, and proof Harrison Hot Springs. that the legends of Whistler are true. This 1.5 km trail will take visitors of all ages on an hour-long multimedia night walk in AXE THROWING pursuit of hidden wonders. tagwhistler.com Axe throwing is now set up on-site permanently! Pricing depends on group size. Available to guests staying at the Lodge as well as any MOUNTAIN SKILLS ACADEMY & ADVENTURES groups who want to come on-site to unwind and have some fun. The HELI VOLCANO and ICE CAVE ADVENTURE This year round helicopter tour lands on an ancient volcano LADIES’ GET AWAY where steam vents through the glacier. Guests then fly off to Enjoy 2-nights of gourmet meals, fine wine and chocolate. Trips explore the rare beauty of glacial ice caverns with their vaulted are fully customizable to guests’ needs in order to ensure each icy blue ceilings and impressive ice formations. The guide experience is memorable. On-site activities include yoga, bocce provides an interpretive story of the ancient history of these ball, croquet, horseshoes and nature walks, while optional off-site mountains throughout the tour. Includes 70-minutes of flight time activities such as wine tasting, golfing, hiking, local cheese farm over snow-capped mountain peaks as far as the eye can see. tours and many others are on offer, promising a relaxing and mountainskillsacademy.com regenerating holiday. fraserriverlodge.com
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