Luxury Canada Itinerary

Family Adventure in British Columbia

Designed for families but equally appealing to other travellers, this journey through British Columbia blends city life, alpine landscapes and remote wilderness, with seamless private travel throughout.

Beginning in Vancouver, the itinerary balances time exploring neighbourhoods, food markets and waterfront paths with guided experiences that bring the city’s character vividly to life.

A scenic drive along the Sea to Sky Highway leads to Whistler, where summer reveals a different side to the mountains: gentle walks and gondola views for some, more active adventures for those seeking a thrill.

From here, travel itself becomes part of the experience. Seaplane flights offer striking perspectives on the province’s coastline and forests. Victoria provides a softer rhythm, well-suited to families, with museums, gardens and harbour walks explored alongside a private guide. The journey then shifts deeper into nature at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, tucked within the temperate rainforest of Vancouver Island’s west coast. Days here are shaped by wildlife viewing, kayaking, rainforest walks and moments simply to slow down, all guided by experts who bring a strong sense of place.

The itinerary concludes back in Vancouver, neatly weaving urban energy with wild landscapes. Designed with families in mind, it is a flexible, well-balanced introduction to British Columbia, combining comfort, variety and genuine connection to the natural environment.

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KEY FACTS

PEAK TIME

June to September (August + September for bear sightings)

PRICE

From GBP £16,500 USD $22,500 pp excl. international flights based on 2 adults

IDEAL LENGTH

12 days

FLIGHT TIME

10 hours from London
5 hours 30 mins From NYC

CURRENCY

Canadian Dollar

LANGUAGE

English

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Whales from the air

From private flights over the Salish Sea, sightings of orcas and humpback whales are always possible as they glide through the inlets below. Whatever your age, it is an unforgettable sight.

 

 

Itinerary Highlights

Vancouver

Vancouver City, Canada

The first night is in Vancouver. Depending on your arrival time, drop your bags and head straight to the harbourfront promenade, watching seaplanes skim the water as the North Shore mountains glow at sunset. With a little more time, take a gentle stroll or cycle along a section of the Stanley Park Seawall before returning to your hotel for dinner, with live music easing you beautifully into British Columbia time.

Private flight transfers

Float planes prepping for take off, Vancouver

Flying by private plane or helicopter in British Columbia turns travel into part of the adventure. Sweep over jade lakes, snow-dusted peaks and vast tracts of forest and open sea, with the possibility of whale sightings below. Touch down on remote airstrips and floating docks with no queues and no stress – just effortless hops linking wilderness lodges, with truly unforgettable views from take-off to landing.

Whistler fun

Whistler cable cars

Time in Whistler is about mountain air, movement and shared thrills. Travelling along the Sea to Sky Highway, the scenery builds with every bend. Days balance easy village wandering and gondola rides with real adventure, most memorably ziplining high above the forest or racing side-by-side across the valley. The itinerary is energetic without feeling relentless.

Victorian whales

Humpback whale sighted near Victoria

Arriving in Victoria by seaplane feels like stepping into a storybook scene. Days unfold gently: museum galleries made engaging with a private guide, seals popping up at Fisherman’s Wharf, butterflies drifting through steamy glasshouses. At the right time of year (May to September), this is a superb place to spot orca, humpback and minke whales.

Rainforest + sea

Bear on Vancouver Island

Where the rainforest meets the sea, Clayoquot feels like a pause button on the outside world. Days are instinctive rather than scheduled: paddle calm inlets, ride through forest clearings or scan the shoreline by boat. Black bears ambling along the water’s edge are a genuine possibility, especially for alert early risers. Between adventures, there is time to sit, warm up in the riverside sauna and let children absorb the thrill of being somewhere truly wild.

Itinerary Highlights

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