FOR THE LOVE OF FAIRMONT
Everybody knows that Fairmont Hotels and Resorts are a legendary hotel group on the Canadian tourism scene and, since we opened our doors 22 years ago, it’s been quite the love festival between our companies. Simply put, we love hosting guests together. OUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Tee up in Whistler, where you have your choice of award- PROMISE winning golf courses, chill in the spa or pick an outdoor adventure… In historic and quaint Victoria, you’ll be charmed by the horse-drawn buggies, bright blooms, and While in our care you’ll receive 24/7 the iconic Fairmont Empress sitting opposite the harbour. A short floatplane ride away is Vancouver, your final stop support and the flawless delivery of your on this memorable holiday. Cruise for culture and take in urban pursuits, exploring Stanley Park and the North Shore. travel experience. We obsess over DAYS every detail so that you don’t have to. ONE Arrive in Vancouver | Drive to Whistler | FIVE Enjoy a guided heritage tour of Victoria, Accommodations are at the Fairmont Château including famed Butchart Gardens | Whistler Afternoon at leisure | Accommodations are Your journey is bespoke, created just for at the Fairmont Empress Hotel TWO Morning activity in Whistler | Afternoon at SIX Spot wildlife in the Juan de Fuca Strait on a you. All that’s left for you to do is to leisure | Accommodations are at the whale-watching adventure | Float plane to Fairmont Château Whistler Vancouver | Accommodations are at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel enjoy Canada – it is wild, soulful and THREE Day at leisure | Accommodations are at the SEVEN Explore Vancouver’s neighborhoods on a full Fairmont Château Whistler day cultural tour of the city | truly unforgettable. Accommodations are at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel FOUR Drive and ferry to Victoria | Drop off rental EIGHT Day at leisure | Accommodations are at the car | Explore Victoria on your own | Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel Accommodations are at the Fairmont Empress Hotel ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Explore in world-famous Whistler, where you have your choice of award-winning golf courses, spas, and more. In historic Victoria, you’ll be charmed by the horse-drawn buggies, and the iconic Fairmont Empress sitting opposite the harbour. A short floatplane away is Vancouver, your final stop. Cruise for culture and take in urban pursuits, exploring 1,000 acre Stanley Park and the North Shore.
DAYS NINE Private Sedan transfer to Vancouver International Airport | End of your journey DAY ONE Arrive in Vancouver | Drive to Whistler
Upon your arrival at the Vancouver Airport, you’ll pick up your rental car and drive the scenic Sea to Sky highway to Whistler. Explore the chic village boutiques, and enjoy dinner on your own (we’ll be happy to assist with reservations or suggestions). Accommodations are at the Fairmont Château Whistler in a Fairmont Gold Room.
HIGHLIGHTS Scenic journey along the Sea to Sky highway | Exploring Whistler on your own
MEALS Breakfast SERVICES Rental Car HOTEL Fairmont Château Whistler
DAY TWO Explore Whistler
This morning you have the choice of activities, from relaxing to hair-raising! Unwind at Vida spa with an exclusive treatment, swing your clubs on the green, or hang from a zip-line, whizzing through the trees. The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure, take a break-you’ve earned it! Accommodations are at the Fairmont Château Whistler in a Fairmont Gold Room.
HIGHLIGHTS Exploring Whistler through optional activities
MEALS Breakfast SERVICES Rental Car | Half-Day Excursion HOTEL Fairmont Château Whistler DAY THREE Explore Whistler & Blackcomb DAY FOUR Travel from Whistler to Victoria
Today is yours to spend at leisure. Walk in the footsteps of the world’s greatest After breakfast you’ll depart Whistler and drive and ferry to Victoria, where you’ll drop athletes, exploring the village that played host to the 2010 Winter Olympics. off your rental car. The quaint capital is full of charm, with plenty to explore. Observe the local black bears, visiting bear dens and learning about the flora and One of the oldest cities in the Pacific Northwest, you won’t be able to miss the two fauna native to the area. Hike the many trails, from leisurely to challenging! oldest landmarks – the Legislative buildings and the Empress Hotel. Close to the city Accommodations are at the Fairmont Château Whistler in a Fairmont Gold Room. centre, Victoria’s Chinatown is the second oldest in North America and its narrow Fan Tan Alley (the narrowest street in Canada at 35 inches wide!) is a must-see – if you can fit.
HIGHLIGHTS Exploring Whistler on your own HIGHLIGHTS Scenic journey to Victoria | Exploring Victoria on your own
MEALS Breakfast MEALS Breakfast SERVICES Rental Car SERVICES Rental Car HOTEL Fairmont Château Whistler HOTEL Fairmont Empress Hotel DAY FIVE Explore Victoria’s History
Today you will be met by your expert guide for a private cultural tour of Victoria. First stop is Butchart Gardens, a 50-acre horticultural masterpiece. Following your visit, return downtown to check out the shops on Government Street and Antique Row, or visit Craigdarroch Castle, a heritage mansion and museum. Accommodations are at the Fairmont Empress Hotel in a Fairmont Gold Room.
HIGHLIGHTS Exploring Victoria with a local expert | Visiting Butchart Gardens, Craigdarroch Castle, and Antique Row
MEALS Breakfast SERVICES Half-Day Guide HOTEL Fairmont Empress Hotel
DAY SIX Whale Watching in the Juan de Fuca Strait
Enjoy the exhilaration of racing through the seas in an open-air zodiac on a half-day whale watching tour. The Juan de Fuca and Haro Straits are home to three orca (killer whale) pods, with nearly 100 orcas among them—which means that sightings are all but guaranteed. Board a floatplane in the afternoon, landing in Vancouver.. Accommodations are at Fairmont Pacific Rim in a Fairmont Gold Harbour View Room.
HIGHLIGHTS A half-day whale watching tour of the Juan de Fuca and Haro Straits
MEALS Breakfast SERVICES Half-Day Guide | Floatplane transfer | Private Sedan transfer HOTEL Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel DAY SEVEN Explore Vancouver’s Neighborhoods
Today you will be met by a local expert for an insider’s glimpse into diverse and multi-cultural Vancouver. Catch a glimpse of the city’s mixed Native, European, and Asian cultures, legendary Chinatown, and historic Gastown. Visit Stanley Park and see the famous West Coast Totem Poles. Admire the views from Capilano Canyon, a coastal lush rainforest perched high above the city center. Accommodations are at Fairmont Pacific Rim in a Fairmont Gold Harbour View Room
HIGHLIGHTS Exploring Vancouver’s neighborhoods, attractions and cultures
MEALS Breakfast & Lunch SERVICES Full-Day Guide HOTEL Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel
DAY EIGHT Explore Vancouver on your own
Today is yours to spend at leisure in Vancouver. Revisit a neighborhood which caught your eye on yesterday’s tour, stroll Robson Street, or luxuriate by the outdoor pool soaking up the rays. Accommodations are at the Fairmont Pacific Rim in a Fairmont Gold Harbour View Room.
HIGHLIGHTS Exploring Vancouver on your own
MEALS Breakfast SERVICES n/s HOTEL Fairmont Pacific Rim DAY NINE Travel to Vancouver International Airport
After breakfast your driver will pick you up for a private transfer to the Vancouver International Airport, where you’ll catch your flight home. Safe travels!
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Fairmont Château Whistler Whistler, BC Room View The Fairmont Château Whistler Resort is located at the foot of Woodland or Rainbow Mountain Blackcomb Mountain, an easy stroll away from Whistler Village and steps from the ski lifts. The luxury contemporary hotel features 550 rooms, two restaurants, a lounge, health club with indoor/outdoor Room Size 365 sq. ft pool, and the Vida Wellness Spa. In addition to its AAA Four Diamond Bed Type One King or two Queen beds Award rating, the Fairmont Château has been included on both the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List and Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Hotels List.
Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria, BC Room View Majestically overlooking Victoria’s Inner Harbour in the heart of Victoria’s Inner Harbour downtown, the Fairmont Empress was built in 1908 and has been completely restored to its original grandeur. The hotel features 477 guestrooms reminiscent of a bygone era, as well as two restaurants, Room Size 300-450 sq. ft a lounge, health club, hair salon, and spa. Traditional high tea is Bed Type One King bed served in the opulent lobby. A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, the Fairmont Empress was also included on Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List. ACCOMMODATION
Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel Vancouver, BC
Completed in February 2010, the Fairmont Pacific Rim is Vancouver’s Room View newest five-star hotel—and arguably its most luxurious. Located Coal Harbour and Stanley Park downtown, on Vancouver’s waterfront, the Fairmont Pacific Rim offers unobstructed views of the snow-capped North Shore Mountains, Stanley Park, and Howe Sound. It boasts 367 lavish rooms including Room Size 400 sq. ft 47 suites, a fine dining restaurant, a casual lounge and lobby bar, Bed Type One King bed plus an Italian deli and bakery. Other amenities include the Willow Stream Spa, complete with rooftop pool and lounge. We Look Forward to Serving You
T: 604.408.1099 | TF: 888 999 6556 | w: entreedestinations.com F: 604.736.2242 | E: [email protected] 7th Floor, 134 Abbott Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2K4