VIU International students

Discover Canada Tours - Whistler 2-Day Tour

Nov
13
When: Saturday, Nov 13, 2021 - Sunday, Nov 14, 2021, 10:15AM - 6:00PM PST
Where:

Whistler, BC

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Discover Canada Tours - Whistler 2-Day Custom VIU

Duration:

2 Days, 1 Night

Itinerary:

Day 1: Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal – Whistler

10:20am - Meet your guide at Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
  • Depart from Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal to Squamish
  • Travel the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway with a stop at Shannon Falls
  • Enjoy a guided walk to the falls
12 - Stop in at the Howe Sound Brewery for optional lunch & beer tasting (own expense)
  • You’ll have 1.5 hours to explore the Main Street of Squamish lined with lots of shops and restaurants including The Back Country Brewery or Cliffside Cidery.
3:30pm - Arrive in Whistler and enjoy a walking tour with your guide with time free to explore the Village or participate in an optional activity.
  • Later meet your guide to check into the HI Whistler and check into your hostel. 
4:30pm - Free time for sightseeing/Dinner. Guide will give recommendations. 
  • This evening, option to join your guide at one of Whistler’s many Pubs/Bars. Whistler clubs currently not taking reservations due to Covid Restrictions, but guides can assist in trying to find space at the bars, as all bars still have first-come, first-serve availability.

Day 2: Whistler – Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal

  • Enjoy a full day in Whistler to explore the Village or optional outdoor activities such as bungee jumping, E mountain biking, Zipline, the SSLC Cultural Centre, The Scandinavian Spa, or hiking at some of the nearby lakes or trails.
  • Before your activity today, be sure to check out of your hostel and store your luggage until departure.
  • 4pm – Meet the guide in the hotel lobby with your luggage. Depart Whistler Village and travel to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
  • 6pm – Arrive at Horseshoe Bay and check-in for your 6:35pm sailing

Meeting/Pick-up Location:

Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal (6750 Keith Rd, West Vancouver, BC V7W 2V1) - Look for the white bus with Discover Canada Tours logo and tour guides wearing bright green!

Cost:

  • Youth/Student with ID: from $245

Included:

  • Mini coach transportation starting from Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal
  • 1 professional Canadian driver guide
  • 1 night hostel shared accommodation at HI Whistler
  • Entertainment, games and prizes
  • Discounts on activity and sightseeing options
  • All taxes

Optional Activities: (Advance purchase pricing)

  • Ziplining – Bear Tour $127 (4 ziplines, 2-2.5 hours); Eagle Tour $155 (5 ziplines, 2.5-3 hours)
  • E-Biking – 1 hour rental $56; 4 hours rental $105
  • Whistler Bungee – $135
  • SSLC (Cultural Center)- $17
  • Equipment & Winter Clothing is available for rent upon request

Safety Note:

  • Proof of Covid 19 vaccination & vaccine passport will be required at time of booking

How to Sign Up:

Our activities are available to all current VIU Students. Sign up with the Cultural Connections Team in person in Building 255.

You will need to have your:

  1. Student card,
  2. Proof of medical insurance (BC Care Card or Guard.me Insurance Policy)
  3. Payment (credit card is the only form of payment taken by DC Tours)

Hours & Location for Signing Up with us:

Front Reception Desk on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am – 1pm in Building 255 - Second Floor or by appointment (see contact information below)

Cancellations:

You may cancel your tour at any time by notifying Discover Canada Tours at 1-855-689-8128.

If you cancel your overnight tour:

  • Up to 30-days prior to your scheduled tour departure you can receive 100% credit to rebook to another future tour, or receive a full refund less 10% which can be used as credit for future travel
  • Between 30-15 days prior to your scheduled tour departure:  100% credit to rebook to another future tour, non-refundable 
  • Within 14-days prior to your tour departure, your tour is non-refundable, non-transferable

Contact:

Kelsey Moon – Activity Program Coordinator
Kelsey.moon@viu.ca