Where:
Whistler, BC
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Duration:
3 Days, 1 Night
Itinerary:
Day 1: Horseshoe Bay - Whistler
- 10:20 am – Depart from Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
- Travel the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway, stop at Shannon Falls with a guided walk to the falls
- 12 pm - 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 lined with lots of shops and restaurants including Howe Sound Brewery or Cliffside Cidery
- 2:30 pm – Arrive in Whistler and enjoy a walking tour with your guide and then later free time to explore the village
- 4:30 pm - Meet your guide again and check-in your hotel
- This evening option to join your guide for Après & Pub crawl
Day 2: Whistler
- Enjoy a full day in Whistler to explore the Village or Optional outdoor activities such as Ski or Boarding, Snowmobiling or Zipline on Whistler Blackcomb Mountain, Scandinave Spa, or Vallea Lumina Whistler which is an interactive outdoor walk – all activities require winter clothing and footwear. Equipment & Winter Clothing is available for rent.
Day 3: Whistler - Horseshoe Bay
- Before your activity today, be sure to check out of your hotel and store your luggage until departure
- Free time to enjoy a day of activities or explore more in the village
- 3:45 pm Meet your guide and get ready to departure
- 4 pm Travel to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
- 6 pm Arrive at Horseshoe Bay and check-in for your 6:35 pm 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 $459
Included:
- 2-night hotel accommodation based on double occupancy - Whistler Athletes Centre (sharing 2 per room - own bed)
- Transportation from/to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
- Professional Canadian driver-guide
- Entertainment, games and prizes
- Discounts on activity and sightseeing options
- Park fees
- All taxes
Optional Activities: (Advance purchase pricing)
- Whistler Blackcomb Lift Ticket for Ski or Board *lift tickets are non-refundable once purchased
- 1-Day $130
- 2-Day $250
- Whistler Peak 2 Peak $72
- Snow tubing – 2 hours $38
- Snow Shoe Tour (3 hours roundtrip) - $100
- Snowmobiling Tour (2 hours) *includes mandatory collision insurance, driver’s licence required
- $260 Driver / Single
- $210 Passenger / Sharing
- Ziplining – Eagle Tour $175
- Clothing Rentals:
- $100 / 2-day rental of full set – jacket, pants & gloves,
- $75 for pants & jacket
- $50 / 2-day rental of Pants OR Jacket only
- $25 / 2-day rental of Gloves OR Goggles
- Vallea Lumina - Adult (aged 16 years and older) $29
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:
- Student card,
- Proof of medical insurance (BC Care Card or Guard.me Insurance Policy)
- 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