Native Canadian Culture
A Tailor-Made Fly-Drive Holiday to British Columbia & Alberta, Canada
History can be found in abundance in this drive. Much of the gold rush era's routes are embedded in the area and there are heritage buildings and prospector towns to be explored. It is home to cowboy country and there are ranch lands set in spectacular scenery.Northern British Columbia is sparsely populated and filled with lush, green forests and mountain ranges. Experience rich culture and history on this driving holiday.
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Featured accommodation
April Point Lodge
The resort is set on the coast of Quadra Island, a short water shuttle ride Campbell River from Vancouver Island. It offers an ideal mix of adventure and relaxation, all against the beautiful backdrop of British Columbia’s wilderness.
Itinerary
2 nts Vancouver
Metropolitan Hotel or Lord Stanley Suites on the Park
3 nts Victoria
Chateau Victoria or Magnolia Hotel
2 nts Campbell River
April Point Resort
1 nt Port Hardy
Quarter Deck Inn
BC FERRY PORT HARDY - PRINCE RUPERT
1 nt Prince Rupert
Crest Hotel
2 nts Smithers
Hudson Bay Lodge
1 nt Prince George
Coast Inn of the North
1 nt 100 Mile House
108 Mile House
2 nts Whistler
Chalet Luise or Pan Pacific Mountainside Hotel
3 nts North Vancouver
Beachview Retreat B&B
Highlights
Prince RupertPrince Rupert has a great collection of totem poles and you can see the carvers of aboriginal art in the First Nations Carving Shed.
Smithers and Driftwood Canyon
Beneath Hudson Bay Mountain, Smithers provides easy access to alpine lakes and meadows bursting with wildflowers in summer. See rare fossil beds at Driftwood Canyon.
The Hazeltons and 'Ksan Historical Village
Visit the three villages named for the hazel bushes in the area full of charm. The 'Ksan Historical Village and Museum recreates a Gitskan Village with painted loghouses, massive totems and art work.Nearby native communities include Kispiox, Kitseguecla and Kitwanga.
Prince George
Situated at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers this place was first settled by Carrier Indians. Native culture and art are prominent here.
Burns Lake and Fraser Lake
Take lakeside drive or boat tour at Burns Lake and see hundreds of migrating trumpeter swans on Fraser lake in spring and autumn.
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