Canada Surprising British Columbia, Horse Whisperers and Hot Springs

British Columbia's remarkable scenery is easily accessible by car. A stay at Hills Ranch in 100 Mile House may be as close as you will ever get to being a cowhand. This is a wonderful trip for a honeymoon couple or a family. Enjoy the great outdoors, stay in resorts that are beautiful and interesting. Play a game of golf, be spoiled in the spa, hang around with the horses, fish, hike or bike in some of the best scenery in the world.

Day 1- Arrive Vancouver

The rental car office is just a short walk from arrivals, so you can collect your car and depart for Whistler. It is an easy drive, giving you a look at Vancouver’s residential neighborhoods and their stunning views. Drive through Stanley Park and cross Lions Gate Bridge to North Vancouver, where the choice of the Marine Drive is slightly longer, but well worth the time. "Must see" stops along the way are Shannon Falls and Brandy Wine Falls. Your drive time from the airport with stops should be about three hours. Whistler is best known as the top rated ski resort in North America but during the summer months, it is filled with flowers, fun and outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world. You can dine at the best restaurants in what the locals refer to as seriously casual clothes!
Overnight – Delta Whistler Village Suites-Hotel Room

Day 2 – Whistler at Leisure

Walking is the ideal way to explore Whistler Village. The village is arranged in a collection of town squares, with attractive hotels, shops and wonderful restaurants. Quaint and pretty, are words often used to describe the flower filled streets and in no time at all, you will feel right at home. If you are not bothered by heights, be sure to ride the Gondola to the top of Whistler or Blackcomb Mountain. While at the top, you can get a bite to eat and watch the ski enthusiasts taking advantage of peaks that allow for summer skiing. If you golf, ask about Whistler’s fine golf courses, as pre booked tee times are highly recommended.
Overnight – Delta Whistler Village Suites-Hotel Room

Day 3 – Whistler to Hills Health & Guest Ranch -100 Mile House

Today you need an early start. Your drive from Whistler to Lillooet takes you on challenging but well maintained paved roads. The section of road known as Duffey Lake Road is 50 miles of mountain vistas and alpine lakes, a remarkable stretch of non-stop scenery! The scenery from Lillooet is dramatically different, following the mighty Fraser River for a portion of your trip. The scenery changes again as you enter Caraboo country and continue to the Hills Health Ranch and Spa.
Overnight – Hills Ranch

Day 4 – Hills Ranch at Leisure

The local golf course is best known for its ball-stealing Marmots but the spa at the Hills Ranch enjoys an excellent reputation for health and hospitality. The spa treatments are very affordable, or spend time in the pool or sauna. With luck, you may see a demonstration of "Horse Whispering" techniques. This is a good place to do some horseback riding. The horses are so used to people, that you can walk up and scratch them while they feed.
Overnight – Hills Ranch

Day 5 – Hills Ranch to Harrison Hot Springs

Journey south to Cache Creek, Lytton, Hope and on to Harrison Springs Resort. The drive from Lytton to Hope takes you on highway ledged into the steep walls of the Fraser Canyon. Be on the lookout for Jackass Mountain Summit, Nine Mile Lookout and the Hells Gate Fish Ladder. Harrison Hot Springs is on the south shores of Harrison Lake. The first stories of warm water in Harrison Lake date back to 1859 when a prospector over turned his boat. Instead of perishing in the cold water, he found the lake warm and comforting. The Harrison Hot Springs Resort is just the place to stay.
Overnight – Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa West Tower

Day 6 – Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa

Hotel guests are welcome to use the hotel’s mineral pools. The surrounding area is good for rock hounds. Luck visitors may find jade, garnets, agates and fossils. This area has been a health and vacation spot since 1886, so there are lots of interesting things to see and do.
Overnight – Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa West Tower

Day 7 – Harrison Hot Springs to Vancouver Airport

Your drive to Vancouver offers fine scenery and several points of interest along the way. The Domaine de Chaberton Winery in Langley offers a free wine tasting tour. For your convenience we have arranged overnight accommodations the Fairmont Airport Hotel. The Fairmont Vancouver Airport hotel is located in the airport terminal complex. Your rental car return is also in this area. The Fairmont is quite the hotel. The rooms are spacious, beautifully appointed and quiet. We know you will enjoy this great hotel!
Overnight – Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Day 8 – Vancouver Home

We hope you will enjoy this visit to Canada and that it will be one of many to this delightful country.

HIGHLIGHTS

Guaranteed Departures
A Full Size rental car with Unlimited Mileage
Pick up and drop off at Vancouver Airport
7 Nights Hotel Accommodations
- 2 Nights - Whistler at the Delta Whistler Village Suites
- 2 Nights – The Hills Health and Guest Ranch
- 2 Nights – Harrison Hot Springs Resort
- 1 Night - Fairmont Vancouver Airport
Hotel & Car Taxes, GST as applicable
Maps and Destination Information