Wildlife of British Columbia: Whales, Grizzlies and Ancient Forests
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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Hotel check-in available from 3:00 p.m.
Program registration begins at 4:00 pm. After you have your room assignment, join us at the Road Scholar table in the lobby to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing the up-to-date schedule ...
Walking about 2 miles; approx. 2 hours; city streets, pavement. Driving about 72 miles, approximately 3.3 hours including 1.5 hour ferry crossing).
After breakfast, board the ferry to travel to Victoria on Vancouver Island. The largest Island on the west coast o...
Walking about 1 mile on pavement; some standing at museum.
A morning presentation will introduce us to the "Salmon and Bears of British Columbia". Learn about recent research that reveals just how interconnected salmon are with the wildlife that surround them an...
Early hotel check-out and transfer via motorcoach to Telegraph Cove; about 316 miles; approximately 6.3 hours with stops. Walking about 1.5 miles; about 2 hours; gravel paths and grassy areas.
We will depart by coach, travelling to northern Vancouver Island and ...
Getting on/off a ferry; crossing to Alert Bay is approx. 7.5 nautical miles; less than 1 hour (each way). Driving about 4 hours total. Walking about 1 mile; about 1.5 hours; gravel paths and grassy areas.
This morning we will walk to the Whale Interpretive Centr...
Getting on/off 12 passenger aluminum boats; approximately 2 hours each way; vessels are covered and have onboard toilets. Dress warmly in dark layers with a waterproof shell; bring a hat and a water bottle. No perfume/aftershave. We will always stay at least 50 meters...
Walking about 1 mile over the course of the day; pavement and boardwalks. Getting on/off the boat; whale watching is approximately 4 hours, distance will vary depending location of sightings; vessels carry up to 74 passengers. Heated indoor cabin, two open air decks, ...
Early morning hotel check-out. Getting on/off the ferry; crossing from Nanaimo to Vancouver is approximately 30 nautical miles; about 1.5 hours. Arrival to the Vancouver Airport approx. 12:00 noon.
Once we reach the dock, we’ll get off the ferry, and board a mot...
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