A Family Affair

Outbound international flight to Vancouver

Stay: Fairmont Pacific Rim (3 nights)

Your Stay

Fairmont Pacific Rim

Fairmont's flagship property on Vancouver's vibrant waterfront, with unobstructed views of the North Shore Mountains, Stanley Park and Coal Harbour, and a brilliant fusion of the West Coast and Asia.

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Vancouver

Greater Vancouver is a paradise for kids of all ages, with literally hundreds of outdoor and indoor activities to entertain
all ages all day, every day, year-round.

Think of it as one giant adventure playground, with incredible interactive museums like Science World British Columbia in False Creek and FlyOver Canada; cool activities (the North Shore’s Capilano Suspension Bridge and Rainforest Explorer Programme, Granville Island’s Kids’ Market and waterpark, whale-watching expeditions); fun festivals; and amazing Stanley Park, home to beaches, a waterpark, a pitch-and-putt course, miniature train, horse-drawn carriage tours, and the First Nations’ Klahowya Village.

There’s all kinds of ways to get around too: catamarans, SkyTrains, the Aquabus, float-planes, old-fashioned trolley tours, biking or strolling… so whichever you choose, it’s guaranteed to be a fun-filled adventure.

Vancouver to Whistler

Journey Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes

No ordinary drive, your journey to Whistler takes you on the Sea-to-Sky Highway, one of North America’s most
intensely scenic routes. With the Pacific on one side and the mountains on the other, keep your camera handy; and
avoid those ‘are we there yet’ moments by stopping at some of the family friendly attractions en-route (like Britannia Mine, Sea-to-Sky Gondola, or Brandywine Falls, just south of Whistler).

Stay: Four Seasons Whistler (3 nights)​

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Four Seasons Resort Whistler

Whistler's best-looking resort, slightly removed from the village at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, the Four Seasons is a temple to hospitality and pitch-perfect luxury, with top-notch adventure, culinary, golf and wellness activities.

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Whistler

Fresh air, sunshine, snow and swimming! Whistler has it all and then some. Take a closer look at the forests on a thrilling zip-line adventure; see the best of the scenery on foot, bike, horseback or from a float-plane or helicopter. Or, if you prefer, how about an exhilarating whitewater rafting trip, or a 4x4 tour looking for Black Bears?​

Whistler to Sonora Island

Journey Time: 3 hours, 15 minutes

After driving back into Vancouver, head for Horseshoe Bay for your two-hour ferry crossing over the Salish Sea to
Nanaimo, followed by a 90-minute drive to Campbell River where you’ll drop off your car and hop onto Sonora Resort’s water taxi.

Stay: Sonora Resort (3 nights)​

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Sonora Resort

British Columbia has some wonderful eco-lodges, but none quite as special as Sonora, an absolute jewel set in one of Canada's most alluring and pristine natural environments.

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Sonora Island

The abundant, untouched wilderness around Sonora provides more than just a picturesque backdrop – its doorstep is the great outdoors, so the entire family can go wild! From guided wildlife tours, bikes, hiking trails, indoor games, an outdoor pool and its own fishing pond, it’s a great addition to your family adventure.​

Sonora to Victoria

Journey Time: 4 hours, 15 minutes

The scenic oceanside route between Campbell River and Victoria, Highway 19A, boasts miles of picturesque coastline,
charming towns, and outdoor adventure. Once in Victoria, check in to the Fairmont Empress, try their famous high tea, then take a quick drive over to Butchart Gardens, some of the most famous and beautiful botanical gardens in the world, open until 10pm in summer.

Stay: Fairmont Empress (1 night)​

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Fairmont Empress

Sitting majestically at the cornerstone of Victoria's sparkling Inner Harbour and city centre, this ivy-covered, British-inspired 1908 resort is BC’s capital’s most legendary landmark in an unrivalled location on the water.

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Vancouver

Depart Vancouver on your international flight back to London.