96Reservations: Dublin 01 6733800 or Belfast 028 9051 1800Suggested Canadian ItineraryDay 1: Arrive at VancouverAirport and transfer independently to yourdowntown Hotel. You can simply just take a quick taxi ride orthe Sky Train into Vancouver City which is located only 20minutes away. Vancouver itself is very much a walking cityand I can assure you there is definitely no need for a car. Takea stroll down Robson Street which is the main shoppingstreet in Vancouver. Here you will find a great selection ofbars, restaurants and shops.Overnight Sandman Downtown HotelDay 2: Hop on Vancouver's Big Bus. This is an excellent way to seethe city. It's a Hop on Hop off fully narrated Sightseeing Bus,which takes in Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown andGranville Island. Stanley Park is absolutely stunning during thesummer months - it is the largest city park in North America!You can either rent a bike or simply stroll along the StanleyPark Seawall, this is a must do! There are 8 beaches in totalin Vancouver and many of them are located around StanleyPark. In the evening make your way down to Denman Street,here there are a great variety of restaurants to choose from. Overnight Sandman Downtown HotelDay 3: On your final day in Vancouver be sure to head across to GrouseMountain and Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park. GrouseMountain is perched 4,100 feet above Vancouver. Take theSkyride up to Grouse Mountain where you can enjoy stunningviews. There are a range of activities throughout the year fromhiking, skiing, zip lining and you can also get up close andpersonal to Grizzly Bears and Grey Wolves. On leaving GrouseMountain make sure you step off the Skyride half way down atCapilano Suspension Bridge & Park. Capilano SuspensionBridge is suspended 230 feet above the floor of CapilanoCanyon. This is a must do but not for the faint hearted! Overnight Sandman Downtown HotelDay 4: Pick up your car at Canada Place for your drive to Whistlertaking Highway 99 which normally takes 2.5 hours. This is aspectacularly scenic route and has been named the Sea toSky Highway. Whistler is an extremely popular winter andsummer mountain destination. Whistler Village is really prettyand has a lot of top restaurants, bars, boutiques and worldclass spas to offer. Pop down to Whistler Village and begin bytaking the Whistler Mountain Gondola right up to the top.Embrace the breathtaking views of area.Overnight Aava Whistler HotelDay 5: Today experience and enjoy the outdoorsy feel of Whistler.During the summer months there are so many outdoor activitieson offer such as kayaking, mountain biking down the ski slopes,whitewater rafting or zip trekking through the local rain forests!!Late afternoon if you fancy sampling some Afternoon Tea I canhighly recommend The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, a stunningfive star resort located right at the base of Blackcomb Mountainand only a 5-7 minute walk from the Village. Overnight Aava Whistler HotelDay 6: Leaving Whistler behind you are now heading in the directionof the Canadian Rockies but you will have to break up thejourney and overnight in Kamloops. Whistler to Kamloops isnormally a 3-4 hour drive. Kamloops town itself is quite smalland acts as a gateway to the Canadian Rockies. Overnight Sandman Inn KamloopsDay 7: On leaving Kamloops the next morning you will experience avery scenic drive to Jasper National Park that normally takes 4hours. I would highly recommend stopping en route at an areacalled Blue River, located 2.5 hours drive north of Kamloops. Itwas here that we booked a fantastic Helicopter Flight flyingover the Cariboo and Monashees mountain range. Continuethis beautiful drive towards Jasper National Park, the largest ofall National Parks in the Rocky Mountain region and is certainlymy favorite to say the least! On entering Jasper National Parkthere is a fee of approx CAD20 per day to drive through or stayin any of the National Parks. You will receive a complimentaryMountain Guide that will provide you with a variety of amazingexperiences in each park along with very handy tips and maps!Make your way to your hotel and then pop down to JasperTown to sample dinner at any one of their restaurants.Overnight Chateau Jasper Hotel Day 8: Much to see and do today! Jasper National Park features somany incredible attractions with breathtaking scenery suchas the Athabasca Falls, Maligne Lake and Canyon, MietteHot Springs, Patricia and Pyramid Lake and of course JasperLake along with taking a ride on the Jasper Tramway toexperience more stunning views from up above. JasperTown itself is a pretty and quaint little village with a selectionof shops, restaurants and cafes with a beautiful backdrop ofthe Rocky Mountains.Overnight Chateau Jasper HotelDay 9: Upon check out at your hotel you will of course have anotherspectacular day ahead of you! Heading south towards LakeLouise taking the Icefield Parkway Road, a spectacular 230kmdrive where you will be guaranteed to stumble upon plenty ofwildlife such as Deer, Elk, Moose and perhaps a Grizzly Bear orBlack Bear! Before you arrive at Lake Louise I wouldrecommend that you make a point of stopping off at theColumbia Icefield and Icefield Centre which is located 1.5hours from Lake Louise. Once you arrive at your hotel parkup and head straight for Lake Louise which is just a 5 minutestroll down from your hotel. Lake Louise is without a doubt themost beautiful lake in the world and I would probably say theBlue RiverWestern Canada FlydriveOur Suggested 11 Day Western Canada Flydrive Itinerary (Ref 658656)Vancouver 3 Nights . Whistler 2 Nights . Kamloops 1 Night . Jasper 2 Nights . Lake Louise 1 Night . Banff 2 NightsAfter visiting Western Canada for the first timeback in 2006 I was so impressed I made it myHoneymoon destination!Vancouver has been voted the No.1 City to live inand is consistently ranked as truly one of the mostscenic cities in the world. Whistler is another trulyamazing place which you can access by car takingthe spectacularly scenic route "Sea to SkyHighway" or board the Whistler Mountaineer, abreathtaking three-hour rail journey. You can't sayyou have experienced Western Canada without atrip to The Rockies. After experiencing the beautyof Vancouver, Vancouver Island and Whistler Ithought that my holiday couldn't get any better butit did!! The breathtaking natural beauty of theRockies amazed me further with picturesquevillages such as Jasper and Banff, glacier fedturquoise lakes like Lake Louise and MoraineLake, assuring endless encounters with wildlifealong the way. Western Canada has so much tooffer to suit everyone, it really is one of those tripsthat you would consider a trip of a lifetime!Make sure to call me or visit our office to helporganise an unforgettable holiday experienceto Canada. by Claire Somers

Check out our full range of attractions available on www.americanholidays.com97Suggested Canadian Itinerarymost photographed. Prepare for crowds here at the Lakeespecially during the months of July and August. In orderto experience the incredible beauty of this area make sureto take one of the stunning walking trails and if you areadventurous enough kayak on the Lake also. The FairmontChateau Lake Louise is located right at the Lake so I woulddefinitely recommend popping in for some lunch orAfternoon Tea. The Village of Lake Louise itself is quitesmall, located a mere 5 minute drive from the Lake.Overnight Deer Lodge Hotel Lake LouiseDay 10: Check out of your Hotel and drive straight to Moraine Lakelocated only 20 minutes away. Another incredibly beautifullake where you will get to experience more fantasticscenery and walking trails. Be prepared for crowds hereduring July and August. If you have an opportunity toupgrade your hotel in Lake Louise I can highly recommendMoraine Lake Lodge! It is both a stunning and luxuriousintimate hotel with a rustic feel that overlooks the Lake. Ifyou are not staying at this hotel I would still recommend todine at their award winning restaurant as both food andservice is just fantastic! Leaving Moraine Lake andheading south to Banff Town which is just a short one hourdrive, make sure to take the scenic Bow Valley ParkwayRoad. On arrival at your hotel, check-in and park up andmake your way down to explore the town of Banff for a biteto eat. Here you can potter round the boutique style shopsand get a real feel of what Banff is all about. If you arefeeling anyway energetic late afternoon you can certainlyhire a bike and cycle along the Park's trails. Overnight Banff International HotelDay 11: It is sadly your final day in the Rockies so rise early inorder to fit in all the wonderful attractions that Banff hasto offer! To begin your day take a Gondola right up to thetop of Sulphur Mountain which is Banff's mostspectacular viewing point. Afterwards why not take a tripto the Banff Hot Springs to relax for an hour or two. Afterlunch drive to Lake Minnewanka, here you canexperience a magnificent cruise of the lake surroundedby spectacular scenery. Depending on time anotherwonderful excursion to book locally is a Helicopter Tourover the Rockies. Head back into Banff Town and makesure to enjoy your last supper in the Rockies! Overnight Banff International HotelDay 12: Check out of your hotel and complete your final journeyfrom Banff to Calgary Airport. This trip normally takes 1.5hours so make sure to leave ample time for droppingyour car off and for check-in. A trip to any part ofWestern Canada will always be a memorable one and Iam sure you will agree it really is a Trip of a Lifetime!Family Price from ?1300 per person based on 2 adults 2 childrenVancouver CityInclusions:.Transatlantic flights for 2 adults & 2 children.11 Nights accommodation as specified initinerary.Alamo Compact Car including full insurancefor 9 days. One-way drop off fee to be paidlocally..This is a sample of our package flydrive pricetravelling in September 2011. All rates arecorrect at time of print and can be subject tochange depending on rate and availability. Airfares may be based on instant purchase rates.Please quote our ref 658656.On your first day in Vancouver City take theBig Bus which is a Hop on Hop off fullynarrated Sightseeing Bus. It is an excellentway to explore the city..Take the Skyride up to Grouse Mountainwhere you can enjoy stunning views ofVancouver and don't forget on your way backdown make sure to stop off at CapilanoSuspension Bridge and Park..Take a trip down to Stanley Park and eitherrent a bike or simply stroll along the scenicStanley Park Seawall - this is a must do!.Hop on the Whistler Mountain Gondola andhead right up to the top and embrace in suchbreathtaking views of Whistler Village and itssurrounding areas. .Be brave in Whistler and try some ZipTrekking through the local rainforests! It issuch great fun! Ziplines are steel cables,which you slide down while securelyfastened in a harness. .Stop off at Mount Robson which is thehighest point in the Canadian Rockies, itmakes a stunning photo both up close andwhen approaching from a distance..Athabasca Falls located 30 minutes fromJasper Town are definitely worth seeing andof course Maligne Lake is a stunning 22kmlong lake located just 1 hour from Jasper..A trip to the Rockies would not be completewithout seeing Lake Louise. It is trulymagnificent to see and the turquoise watersmake an incredible photo..Take a Gondola right up to the top of SulphurMountain which is Banff's most spectacularviewing point and then followed by a relaxingdip at the Banff Hot Springs..Enjoy a Helicopter Sightseeing Tour of theRockies where you will get to experienceincredible scenery. I can guarantee to youthis will be the highlight of your trip in theCanadian Rockies. Don't forget your Camera!Our Top 10 Tips for holidaying in Western Canada:Athabasca Falls in Jasper