4-day British Columbia Adventure

  • Day 1: Vancouver
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    Start your adventure in Vancouver by visiting the Capilano Suspension Bridge, where you can walk across a suspended bridge over a beautiful forest. Afterwards, visit the Granville Island Public Market for some local food and handmade crafts. Finally, end the day by hiking up the Grouse Mountain for a beautiful view of the city.

  • Day 2: Whistler
    1hr 30min (70 miles) from Vancouver

    Drive up to Whistler for a day of adventure. Start by hiking the Whistler Train Wreck Trail, where you can see old train wrecks covered in graffiti. Afterwards, explore the Lost Lake Park for some swimming and canoeing. End the day by taking the Peak 2 Peak Gondola for a beautiful view of Whistler’s mountains.

  • Day 3: Kelowna
    4hr 30min (230 miles) from Whistler

    Drive to Kelowna for a day of wine tasting. Start by exploring the Mission Hill Family Estate Winery for some wine tours and tastings. Afterwards, head over to the Quails' Gate Winery for some more wine tastings with a view. End the day by visiting Knox Mountain Park for a beautiful view of the Okanagan Valley.

  • Day 4: Victoria
    4hr 30min (220 miles) from Kelowna

    Drive to Victoria for a day of exploring. Start by visiting the Butchart Gardens, where you can see some beautiful flowers and a light show at night. Afterwards, visit the Royal BC Museum for some local history and culture. Finally, end the day by exploring the Fisherman’s Wharf for some delicious seafood.

Time and Costs estimates

  • Capilano Suspension Bridge (2 hours, $54)
  • Granville Island Public Market (2 hours, $50)
  • Grouse Mountain (3 hours, $70)
  • Whistler Train Wreck Trail (2 hours, Free)
  • Lost Lake Park (2 hours, Free)
  • Peak 2 Peak Gondola (2 hours, $70)
  • Mission Hill Family Estate Winery (3 hours, $80)
  • Quails' Gate Winery (2 hours, $100)
  • Knox Mountain Park (2 hours, Free)
  • Butchart Gardens (2 hours, $35)
  • Royal BC Museum (2 hours, $30)
  • Fisherman’s Wharf (1 hour, $20)

  • Total Estimated Costs: $599

Transportation

It is highly recommended to rent a car for this trip as it will provide the flexibility and freedom to travel from location to location. Estimated travel time and costs are as follows:

  • Vancouver to Whistler (1hr 30min, $20 fuel cost)
  • Whistler to Kelowna (4hr 30min, $50 fuel cost)
  • Kelowna to Victoria (4hr 30min, $50 fuel cost)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider spending an extra day in either Vancouver or Whistler to explore the locations in more detail. Additionally, if you are a fan of adventure, consider doing a bungee jump in Whistler with Whistler Bungee.

Airports

The main airport for British Columbia is the Vancouver International Airport (YVR). It is located in Richmond, about 7.5 miles from downtown Vancouver.

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