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The Rocky Mountains
The route from Canmore along the Trans-Canada-Highway through the Rockies is
one of the most spectacular routes in the
world. We also take loop roads to maximize
birding opportunities.
Vancouver Island
We take two whale watching trips from
contrasting locations. The first, from
Victoria, leaves from a busy harbor that
doubles as an airport. The second, from
Ucluelet, is a trip along the peaceful
western coastline, where Black Bears may
be seen along the shore.
Outline programme
| Day 1 |
Fly to Calgary from London Heathrow arriving mid-evening. Stay
in Calgary for two nights.
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| Day 2 |
Explore the open farmland and wetlands to the east of Calgary,
looking for ducks and waders on the ponds, raptors over the cornfields
and songbirds such as Western Meadowlark and Kingbirds on the wires..
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| Day 3 |
Drive to Canmore via the Sibold Creek trail where we are almost
certain to see Mountain Bluebird. Stay in Canmore for two nights.
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| Day 4 |
Explore Spray Lakes Road and Highway 40, which take us to 7239
feet over Highwood Pass. This is our first real taste of the grandeur of The
Rockies.
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| Day 5 |
We drive the Trans-Canada Highway through the Rockies, to
Mount Robson, the highest peak at 12,972 feet.
We stay in this area for 3 nights..
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| Day 6 |
Walk the 4.2km trail up Mount Robson to
Kinney Lake. Hope to see American Black Dippers in
the roaring river.
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| Day 7 |
Visit Staratt Wildlife Sanctuary at Valemount
and the Tete Jaune logging road in search of Black
Bears.
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| Day 8 |
Drive out of the mountains to Merritt. We
expect to see Osprey, Red-tailed and Swainson's
Hawk, plus various passerines. Stay two nights.
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| Day 9 |
Monck Lake for ducks and waders and a few
surprises!
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| Day 10 |
Drive to Hope and stay one night. Violet-
green Swallow are usually seen in this area.
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| Day 11 |
Tswassen Ferry to Vancouver Island. Stay for
two nights outside Victoria.
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| Day 12 |
Whale watching trip from Victoria harbour.
We hope to see Humpback Whales and a variety of
sea birds. Bald eagles are usually a common sight
here.
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| Day 13 |
Drive to Ucluelet on the west coast. Stay
two nights.
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| Day 14 |
Whale watching trip for Humpback, Minke
and Grey Whales.
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| Day 15 |
Drive to Vancouver airport for early evening
flight.
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| Day 16 |
Arrive London Heathrow airport.
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| Vancouver Island |
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Humpback Whale |
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Steller's Jay |
Prices and details
| Cost | £3650 per person |
| Deposit | £365 |
| Single Supplement | £350 |
Included Transport during the holiday, accommodation, main meals
Excluded Lunches, personal insurance, drinks and personal items
Group size Maximum 8
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| Osprey |
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| Red-winged Blackbird |
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| Rockies |
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| White-throated Sparrow |
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| Downy Woodpecker |
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| Cedar Waxwing |
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