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Experiences GUIDED GROUP TRAVEL SINCE 1972
Vol 08 – Holiday 2020
BC IN BLOOM OH CANADA! NEW DESTINATIONS
spring & summer getaways explore the country join us on one of our brand
across the province from coast to coast new itineraries for 2021
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guided tours with local offices with early booking discounts
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experienced tour directors friendly, helpful staff and loyalty rewards program
LS GRAY My annual Christmas message is rather different this Fraser has completed 60 tours for 2021 and the
EL T year. When I looked at what I wrote a year ago, it is quite brochures are on our website, ready for you to choose
W amazing how our lifestyle has changed and nobody had your travels. He has another 20 tours in the works for the
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pick-up points in BC Interior, single, double and triple any inkling of what was in store for us during 2020. Anne fall and 2022. He is certainly a busy man, always thinking
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Lower Mainland stayed close to home for the next 10 months. hours, changing diapers and comforting little Marietta.
She turned two months old on December 3rd and is such
We flew to Honolulu for our cruise and stayed two
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a delight. Anne and I love going over to their house for
nights at an Outrigger hotel. We took the historical
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enjoyed shore excursions at each one, dined in superb appointments while Covid restrictions are in effect, but
restaurants on the ship, and attended several lively you can easily phone us to talk about a tour. We had
TOUR ACTIVITY LEVELS: D E PA R T U R E P O I N T S : shows. We are now planning this cruise for January 2022 a successful fall, running 11 tours in BC, Alberta, and
as a wonderful winter getaway. Yukon. Our customers carefully followed the safety
protocols we had established. Hotels were thrilled
Light Activity - walking short
distances and some stairs. I L V
Our next trip was supposed to be our President’s
Cruise in June on the Danube going upstream from
to greet our arrival, and some said we were their first
motorcoach of 2020. The growing case count in BC and
the Black Sea to Budapest. Anne and I look forward
Moderate Activity - walking Interior Lower Vancouver the travel restrictions caused some tour cancellations.
each year to hosting customers at social events on
We are constantly assessing the feasibility of running
medium distances (up to 2 km). Mainland Island board. Unfortunately, Covid forced the cancellation of
some future tours. If you are booked on one of these, be
High Activity - walking longer this tour and everything else from mid-March to early
assured that we will contact you as soon as a decision
distances (up to 4 km). Detailed list of pick-up locations on our website September. It has been rescheduled to June 2021 and
is made about the tour status, or if significant changes
there are currently a few seats open. River cruising is so
have to be made to the itinerary due to closures.
different from ocean cruising and, if you haven’t tried
it, you should go. With only 120 people on board, the It is encouraging news that Covid vaccines will soon be
experience is intimate and the scenery along the river available in Canada. That will start the travel industry
LOOK FOR OUR SMALL GROUP TOURS: shores is always enticing. on the road back to “normal”. In the meantime, enjoy
TOUR TOUR TOUR Anne and I are usually travelling for several weeks each
reading this Experiences Quarterly and start dreaming
Tours indicated by these icons are Tour 15, Tour 25, and Tour 30 departures,
about all the exciting destinations you can visit in 2021
15 25 30
meaning group capacity is limited to 25 or 30 participants (or less). summer, so this year was a pleasant change, being
or 2022. From our family to yours – “Merry Christmas”.
Travelling in smaller groups allows us to access unique places and offers able to enjoy our cabin next to Wells Gray Park almost
every weekend. I organized several hikes with our local
more personal encounters. It is one more way we are working to meet
outdoor club to visit the alpine meadows of Raft and
your evolving travel preferences.
Trophy Mountains during the midsummer floral bloom. Keep exploring,
Our Wells Gray Gateway Guesthouse is normally booked
NOW WITH LINKS!
solid with international guests, but that couldn’t happen
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this year. Instead, I made it available to our employees,
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so they could come and enjoy the park and hike its
In the digital edition of the Experience Quarterly,
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many trails. Most of our staff know Wells Gray Park very President & Owner
look for the new link buttons for each tour and well now and can tell you about their favourite places. Wells Gray Tours
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departure point to view the full tour itinerary.
2 Front cover image: Ainsworth Hot Springs (see page 6). 3
Photo Credit: Destination BC/Kari Medig
Holiday Recipes
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CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
HOL IDAY WREAT HS - from Alia in V ictoria
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This is a super easy recipe I used to make with my Mom when I was
growing up and now I’m making it with my daughter. They’re a hit with
people of all ages and highly addictive. Beware!
from all of us at Wells Gray Tours
Ingredients: Instructions:
½ cup unsalted butter Lightly grease a medium saucepan and prepare large sheets of wax
“Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. 30 large marshmallows paper on the counter or a cookie sheet.
“Happy holidays and warmest wishes to Peace to the world, hope for a bright 1 tsp pure vanilla extract Melt butter over low heat in saucepan. Add marshmallows and
you and your family! This year has really melt over low heat, stirring constantly (5-6 mins).Remove pan from
future, and faith in humanity. Wishing green liquid food colouring
challenged us to reflect on what we have heat and whisk-in vanilla and food colouring until desired colour is
blessings, joy and good health to you 4 cups Cornflakes
and to be thankful for everything and achieved and well-blended. Stir in cereal and coat well. Keep mixture
and yours.” Red M&Ms (or any small candy)
everyone in our lives. We hope your holidays warm by placing saucepan in hot water.
wax paper
are safe yet still full of joy, laughter and most Darlene & Lynne in Vernon Use lightly greased fingers to drop small (1 heaping tbsp.) mounds
of all, family.” of mixture onto wax paper. Form mounds into wreaths with holes in
centres. While still sticky, decorate with M&Ms. Place in fridge for a
Roland, Anne, Fraser, Stephanie, Pam, “Hoping the holiday season is filled with
about 30 minutes to let them set.
family, friends and memories that fill your
Paige, Kathy & Alyssa in Kamloops heart with joy.”
Shelley in Penticton MU RIEL’S ES PRES S O COOKIES - from P a m in Ka mlo o ps
“Wishing you all peace, love and light for
Christmas and the New Year. We are keeping Here is one of my mom’s all-time Instructions:
you in our hearts this holiday season, and “Wishing everyone good health, hope, best cookie recipes she always Heat oven to 350 F with two racks evenly spaced apart. Line two
always. May your worries be few and your happiness, love, and prosperity for makes at Christmas. I can’t believe baking sheets with parchment paper. Sift together flour, cocoa and
joy endless. Stay healthy and happy.” Christmas this year. Let’s all look forward she’s letting me share this! espresso beans. Set aside.
Terri, Kerrie, Birgy, Joan & Pam to a very Happy New Year.” In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment,
Ingredients: combine the butter, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until creamy, 3
in Kelowna Sema & Alia in Victoria 1½ cups all purpose flour to 4 minutes. Gradually beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture,
½ cup Dutch cocoa scraping down sides of bowl twice.
“We so enjoyed accompanying you on tours this year. Despite 1 tbsp finely ground espresso beans Roll 2 ½ tablespoons of dough between the palms of your hand to
having our travel ‘wings clipped’ in March, due to the pandemic, 1 cup unsalted butter (room temp) form a ball. Place on prepared baking sheet; repeat with remaining
there were many wonderful tour experiences early in 2020 and ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar batter, spacing cookies two inches apart. Using a dinner fork, press
again this fall. To everyone who travelled with us – we so enjoyed 1 tsp pure vanilla tines into dough, and gently press into biscuit shape. Bake until just
firm to the touch, 12-15 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool.
your company and your enthusiasm for our itineraries; thank you!
We wish you health and happiness this holiday season. Best wishes DO NOT overbake. Best served with coffee and ice cream.
for 2021 and we look forward to travelling with you again soon.”
Your Wells Gray Tour Directors:
Lisa, Marion, Jill, Pat, Craig & Rhonda
Christmas Hours
December 24th Half Day – all offices open until noon
December 25th to Jan 3rd – all offices closed
January 4th – all offices reopen regular hours
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(due to Covid restrictions, offices are open by phone only) 5
New Tours
KOOTENAYS HOT SPRINGS WHISTLER SPRING GETAWAY CHURCHILL BELUGA WHALES
Interior: February 8, 2021 – 5 days Interior: May 3, 2021 – 5 days Interior, Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland:
Vancouver Island: February 7, 2021 – 7 days In 1966, the Garibaldi Lift Company opened its ski July 30, 2021 – 9 days
The Kootenays region is known for area on Whistler Mountain. Blackcomb Mountain
TOUR
many incredible wonders, one of which opened in 1980, and Whistler Village was built at the
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is the great variety of hot springs, so base of these adjacent mountains. Its growth into an
join us as we escape to the warmth of award-winning, international resort, is unparalleled
the Kootenays hot springs this winter. in ski history. The Village was carefully designed to
February is a beautiful time to admire the reap the benefits of the Coast Mountains’ excellent
winter wonderland of this area. Soaking up the snowy geographical location, emphasizing sun exposure
mountain scenery from the warmth of a steaming and mountain vistas. The Fairmont Chateau Whistler
outdoor pool is nothing short of magical. This tour visits opened its doors in 1989. The stunning structure was
three hot springs: Fairmont, Radium and Ainsworth. built with an architectural mandate to infuse the charm
Accommodation is right next to the hot pools at and style of earlier Canadian chateaux, into a modern
structure. It is still one of Whistler’s most renowned
Fairmont for two nights and Ainsworth for two nights. TOUR
Just bring your swim suit and be prepared to relax. hotels. This tour features 2 days of activities and
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attractions in Whistler, including a bears talk, a birding
walk, the Audain Art Museum, the Squamish Lil’wat
Cultural Centre, and Whistler Museum.
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Interior: May 26, 2021 - 4 days
discounts up to $100 pp
VICTORIA WINTER ESCAPE Vancouver Island: May 25, 2021 - 5 days
Interior & Lower Main: February 27, 2021 – 10 days Come and see the birthplace of Wells Gray T O U R
Many Canadians look forward to their
TOUR VANCOUVER ISLAND GARDENS Tours! Nicknamed ‘Canada’s Waterfalls
annual winter escape to a warm and Interior: May 15, 2021 – 5 days Park’ and ‘Volcanoes Park,’ Wells Gray Park
25 During the months of July and August, the Churchill
River is teeming with beluga whales who migrate into
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sunny place. Since we can’t leave Canada, is a wonderland of natural sights including
Vancouver Island has always been known for its excep- the warm, shallow waters to give birth and feed on
let’s visit the warmest place in Canada, Canada’s 4th highest waterfall, Helmcken
tional gardens and enthusiastic gardeners. The im- fish. While on land, enjoy the view as the surrounding
Victoria. In late February, the weather is Falls. Late May is an excellent time to visit as the
mense variety of plants, shrubs, and trees that flourish landscape erupts into colourful summer blooms. Walk
usually pleasant and the daffodils may be waterfalls are in full spring runoff. The tour is directed
in the rich soil and moderate climate make the area a through the Hudson’s Bay Company’s massive Prince
blooming, while the BC Interior may still be buried in by Roland Neave, owner of Wells Gray Tours and Wells
horticultural paradise. This tour takes you up close in of Wales Fort. Experience a dog carting excursion
snow. It won’t be quite the same experience as relaxing Gray Gateway Guesthouse, and author of the popular
six colourful gardens to admire the spring blooms. The with a professional musher through the boreal forest
on a sunny beach or basking on the sun-bathed deck of guidebook, Exploring Wells Gray Park. Highlights
gardens range from small gems like Abkhazi to world and explore the Churchill Wildlife Management Area
a cruise ship, but we have organized a fantastic variety are Helmcken Falls, Dawson Falls, Bailey’s Chute, the
famous such as Butchart, and from the floral displays by Tundra Buggy for a chance to see a multitude of
of attractions and activities to keep you entertained: panoramic view from Green Mountain, Moul Falls,
dominated by Hatley Castle to woodland glades lined northern wildlife. With train service now restored, we
whale watching, Butchart Gardens, historic and ghostly Trophies Lodge, Spahats Falls, and an all-day boat tour
with rhododendrons at Milner Gardens in Qualicum experience Via Rail from Winnipeg to Churchill for 2
walking tours, a Chemainus dinner show, and Royal on Clearwater and Azure Lakes to Rainbow Falls.
Beach. Several of our garden visits are accompanied by days and 2 nights in Sleeper Plus category with meals
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BC Getaways
MYSTERY TOUR STORM WATCHING AT WICKANINNISH INN CRUISING THE LOWER FRASER RIVER
STUNNING NORTHWEST
Interior, Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland: Interior & Lower Main: February 22, 2021 –6 days Interior: May 10, 2021 – 5 days
BRITISH COLUMBIA
September 5, 2021 – 10 days Vancouver Island: February 16, 2021 – 5 days Vancouver Island: May 9, 2021 – 6 days
Interior: August 12, 2021 – 14 days
Van Island & Lower Main: Aug 11, 2021 - 14 days This is Wells Gray Tours’ 58th Mystery Tour since 1985. Interior: March 1, 2021 –6 days TOUR See the Fraser Valley from a vantage point that few
Over the past 36 years, Mystery Tours have generally Perched on the edge of the wild, people can enjoy – from the water. All three cruises
been offered twice a year and have taken curious
customers to destinations all over Canada, the USA,
West Coast of Vancouver Island, the
Wickaninnish Inn near Tofino combines
30 are on gently-flowing sections of the Fraser River
with no white water or rough water. The Fraser River
and even Iceland and Costa Rica. We never tell you heritage and elegance with untamed Safari boat carries 22 passengers, so our group is split
where you will go or what you will see. You may be natural beauty. Framed by ancient rainforest and the in two; half cruises upstream from Mission to Kilby
amazed when the coach pulls up beside a cruise Pacific Ocean, each room at the Wickaninnish Inn is Store near the mouth of the Harrison River, and the
ship, or you board a plane for an overseas flight, or designed to charm with its attention to detail and other half cruises downstream, each for two hours. We
you arrive at a unique hotel. Each day of the tour has connection with nature. Perhaps your visit will coincide cruise on the paddlewheeler Native twice – from Fort
surprises, as the mystery route is revealed only as we with watching an awesome West Coast storm. This tour Langley to New Westminster, then the next day from
travel along from day to day. Most of the 2021 Mystery offers extraordinary savings and lets you experience New Westminster to the mouth of the Fraser west of
Tour consists of new places that we have not previously this renowned property, with some exceptional meals, Steveston. The cruises are one-way and the coach
visited. at a very attractive price. Come experience the West meets you at the other end. Come and cruise the last
I Coast at the Wickaninnish Inn with Wells Gray Tours! 120 km of B.C.’s mighty Fraser.
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TYAX LODGE BC Interior discounts up to $50 pp
SEA TO SKY GETAWAY
Interior: October 1, 2021 – 4 days
Van Island & Lower Mainland: May 17, 2021 – 4 days
Van Island & Lower Main: Sept 30, 2021 – 6 days SCENIC WATERFRONT HOTELS
Embark with us on a Northern British Columbia Interior: April 25, 2021 – 7 days Whistler’s growth into an award-winning, international
Escape to Tyax Lodge, a peaceful retreat on the shore
adventure. We travel along the world-famous resort is unparalleled in ski history. The Village
of Tyaughton Lake and one of the largest log buildings Enjoy four wonderful ocean-front hotels on one
Alaska Highway and enjoy the scenic views all the was carefully designed to reap the benefits of the
in western Canada. We stay here for three nights. Fall fantastic tour. British Columbia has numerous hotels
Coast Mountains’ excellent geographical location,
way to Watson Lake, Yukon. Next we will enjoy a foliage colours are spectacular in this area in early in scenic locations, many featuring an ocean, river or
emphasizing sun exposure and mountain vistas. During
dip in Liard Hot Springs and there is an optional October. A local historian accompanies us to explain lake view. This tour travels to four of our favourites.
our stay in Whistler, we ride the gondola (if operating)
flight to Virginia Falls in Nahanni National Park. the fascinating story of Bralorne, Bradian, Gold Bridge, Granville Island Hotel is an oasis on the shore of False
to the top of Whistler Mountain, admire the fabulous
From Dease Lake, we take take a float plane or a the Haylmore Historic Site, and Gun Lake. There Creek amidst the bustle of Vancouver. The Kingfisher
art collection at the Audain Art Museum, and learn
helicopter for a thrilling flight into the wilderness is also a free day at Tyax where an extensive list of Inn sits majestically beside the Strait of Georgia just
about the resort’s history at the Whistler Museum. This
of Mount Edziza Park or the Grand Canyon of the recreational activities is available (some at extra cost) south of Courtenay and has a splendid view of the
tour also stays at Harrison Hot Springs with an evening
Stikine. After a visit to the Salmon Glacier and a including horseback riding, fishing, sailing, canoeing, Coast Mountains. Painter’s Lodge in Campbell River is
of music and dancing in the Copper Room. Add a
full day tour of the Nisga’a Nation, we return south mountain biking, gold-panning, or a naturalist walk a classic fishing lodge, overlooking beautiful Discovery
drive through the Fraser Canyon with the Hell’s Gate
via the Inside Passage ferry. along the lakeshore trail. A sightseeing float plane Passage. Our final night is at the Beach Club beside the
Airtram and the scenic Duffey Lake Road and you have
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BC Getaways
VANCOUVER ISLAND FROM TOE TO TIP INSIDE PASSAGE & SKEENA TRAIN B.C. FJORDS HAIDA GWAII
Interior & Lower Mainland: May 16, 2021 – 9 days Interior: June 25, 2021 – 8 days Interior: July 11, 2021 – 7 days (waitlist only) Interior: July 21, July 31, Aug 5, Aug 10 – 7 days
Vancouver Island: May 17, 2021 – 8 days Lower Mainland: June 26, 2021 – 7 days Vancouver Island: June 24, 2021 – 6 days (1 seat) Vancouver Island: July 26 – 7 days
Explore one of the world’s great islands from end Vancouver Island: July 10, 2021 – 8 days Lower Mainland: July 12, 2021 – 6 days (waitlist only) Lower Main: July 22, Aug 1, Aug 6, Aug 11 – 6 days
to end. Vancouver Island is the 11th largest island in Explore the stunning North Coast by land and sea! Some of the most thrilling sights along the B.C. coast Officially renamed from the Queen TOUR
Canada, stretching 460 km from the Strait of Juan de The 500-kilometre journey from Port Hardy to Prince cannot be reached by road, and the only access is Charlotte Islands in 2009, Haida Gwaii is
Fuca to Queen Charlotte Sound. Named for Captain
George Vancouver who explored B.C.’s coast in 1792,
Rupert aboard BC Ferries’ Northern Expedition takes
15 hours, all in daylight to permit great viewing of
by boat. This tour includes four boat excursions into
these remote places. Knight Inlet is the longest fjord
an archipelago of more than 150 islands
located about 80 km off the northwest 25
the island has great diversity ranging from the capital the rugged coastline and abundant wildlife. In Prince on our coastline, extending 113 km deep into the coast of British Columbia. As the
city of Victoria to remote mountain peaks in Strathcona Rupert, we thrill to a 7-hour catamaran excursion to Coast Mountains, almost to the foot of gigantic Mount westernmost point of Canada, Haida Gwaii is known
Park, and from the wild wind-lashed beaches of the the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Sanctuary and also tour the Waddington. Nakwakto Rapids are the fastest tidal for its rugged coastlines, majestic mountains, stunning
west coast to the sandy expanse of Rathtrevor Beach. restored North Pacific Cannery. Then we board VIA rapids in the world, according to Guinness, and during array of marine life, giant cedars, and the vibrant Haida
Only a handful of people have travelled from toe to tip Rail’s Skeena Train for a spectacular all-day journey east our visit the waters pouring out of Seymour Inlet and culture. Highlights on this tour include: The Haida
and experienced both ends of Vancouver Island: Race to Prince George in deluxe ‘Touring Class’ with seating Belize Inlet will attain the incredible speed of 12.7 Heritage Centre at Kaay’llnagaay with a Haida guide,
Rocks off Victoria and Cape Sutil (not Cape Scott) north in the dome car. We drive south through the Cariboo knots. Desolation Sound is B.C.’s largest marine park, Zodiac tour around Louise Island to Skedans, Skedans
of Port Hardy. There are no roads to either place, so we with a visit to the historic gold rush town of Barkerville. established in 1973, and attracts recreational boaters Village, Tow Hill with its Blowhole, Balance Rock, Port
have chartered vessels to get you there. A third boat I from around the world to enjoy its magnificent scenery. Clements Museum, studio and artisan tour, and a
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excursion is on MV Frances Barkley on its scheduled Malibu Rapids marks the entrance to amazing Princess fabulous traditional Haida Feast.
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MANNING PARK
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Interior: July 27, 2021 – 3 days
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book soon...second departure filling fast! Manning Provincial Park, in the Cascade Range of
southern BC, protects the headwaters of the Skagit and
Similkameen Rivers. It contains a variety of terrain such
as wet coastal rain forests, jagged snow-capped peaks,
alpine meadows filled with wildflowers, a chain of small
lakes, and broad river beds. You have probably driven
this scenic highway many times with only a few stops,
but this 3-day tour with 2 nights at the Resort focuses
on the many sights and activities that are easily missed.
Late July is blossom time in the Manning Park alpine
meadows and one of the highlights of this tour is a
TOUR wildflower walk with a naturalist.
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Explore Canada
OTTAWA TULIP FESTIVAL & NEWFOUNDLAND ONLY
COAST TO COAST BY TRAIN
ST. LAWRENCE CRUISE Interior, Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland: Interior, Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland:
Interior, Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland: May 31 and June 15, 2021 – 15 days
May 28, 2021 – 17 days
May 12, 2021 – 10 days This brand new tour includes many highlights T O U R
The world’s largest tulip festival was established in 1953 of wild and wonderful Newfoundland. The
in Ottawa to preserve the heritage of Canada’s role in
liberating the Dutch during World War II. The symbolic
culture and heritage of Newfoundland runs
deep. Come and discover all the things 30
tulip – Ottawa’s official flower – was given as a gift in you never knew about this unique province.
perpetuity to the Canadian people for having provided Highlights of this tour include visits to historic sites and
safe harbour to the Dutch Royal Family during the stunning landscapes, 2 national parks, a puffin and
German occupation of the Netherlands. Prepare to be whale watching cruise, an iceberg viewing cruise, 3
impressed with over a million tulips blooming during entertaining shows, and talks by local experts. In Gros
the festival, the largest display being at Dows Lake Morne National Park, thrill to the boat trip on fjord-like
Western Brook Pond. Get Screeched-In and kiss the Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon
with 30 beds, 60 varieties, and over 300,000 blooms.
The tour continues to Kingston where we board cod during a cruise at Bonne Bay. Explore re-created
the Canadian Empress for a 4-day cruise on the St. sod houses at the ancient Viking settlement of L’Anse SURPRISING SASKATCHEWAN
Lawrence River. Highlights are the 1000 Islands, Fulford aux Meadows. Look out over the Atlantic Ocean from Interior, Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland:
Mansion, Fort Wellington, and Upper Canada Village. Cape Spear, North America’s eastern-most point. So June 21, 2021 – 8 days
I The railway in Canada is an integral and essential much to see in 15 days!
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from $4,445 pp double, $6,340 single LEARN MORE three major museums, one dedicated to dioramas
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discounts up to $100 pp of flora and fauna, one about prairie transportation,
cultures of the grand new nation. Experience Canada’s May 31 departure has only 8 seats left! and one that re-creates a 1910 prairie boomtown.
national railway on this epic journey from Vancouver
Tour the RCMP Heritage Centre in Regina, go
on the Pacific coast to Halifax on the Atlantic coast.
underground in the Tunnels of Moose Jaw, cruise the
Give the Gift of Travel From the towering giants of the Rocky Mountains to
the sea of grass in the vast prairies; from the unique
South Saskatchewan River on a paddlewheeler, learn
about First Nations culture at Wanuskewin Heritage
mix of cultures in Montréal to the Scottish influence in
Park and the Northwest Rebellion at Batoche, and
the Maritimes; from the awesome view at the Olympic
ride the Wheatland Express train for a different look at
Tower to the spectacle of Niagara Falls — all aboard for
the prairies. Some unique hotels are featured: Temple
the adventure of a lifetime!.
Gardens and Manitou Springs where you can soak in
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therapeutic, mineralized waters, and the Bessborough
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Explore America
GASPÉ PENINSULA & NEW BRUNSWICK MARITIMES & NEWFOUNDLAND FOUR THEMED TOWNS SAN JUAN ISLANDS CRUISE
COAST Interior, Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland: Interior, Vancouver Island, & Lower Mainland: Interior: September 12, 2021 – 5 days
Interior, Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland: August 15, 2021 – 24 days May 13, 2021 – 5 days The San Juan Islands are an archipelago of 172 islands
July 4, 2021 – 11 days 2021 will be the 44 year that Wells Gray has offered
th
Washington state celebrates its cultural heritage and between Bellingham, Washington, and Victoria. The
Come and explore a unique region of eastern Canada Maritimes tours! No other company in British Columbia rich history by continuing the traditions of old. This Islands are best enjoyed by boat, so 2½ days are
on a route that is off the beaten path. Savour a lobster has organized this tour for so many years or knows tour visits four towns that work hard to maintain these devoted to cruising on the Salish Express, learning
lunch. Experience the world’s highest tides at Hopewell Atlantic Canada better than we do. All our hotels, traditions for future generations. Lynden’s Dutch about the fascinating history and admiring the natural
Rocks. Drive along New Brunswick’s Acadian Coast attractions, and restaurants are chosen carefully to heritage is evident throughout the community, from beauty. We weave among the islands to Friday
to Miramichi. Enjoy a Kitchen Party at Le Pays de ensure you have a memorable experience. Our 2021 the windmills to restaurants to dance groups. Poulsbo Harbor, a delightful small town filled with interesting
Sagouine. Walk the sand dunes of Bouctouche. Drive tour stays 10 nights in Newfoundland because we Viking Fest honours all the Scandinavian settlers who shops, galleries, and pubs. The ship’s small size is
the seashore road along the Gaspé Peninsula with strongly believe you should see this scenic province immigrated to this area and continue to celebrate their an advantage because she can cruise through many
a cruise to famous Percé Rock and birdwatching at while you are touring eastern Canada. It has been a Viking heritage. Leavenworth capitalizes on its idyllic narrow channels that are impassable to larger ships.
Bonaventure Island. Cruise the Saguenay Fjord where highlight of our Atlantic Canada tours since 1990. Most alpine setting to create the illusion of a Bavarian hamlet Other highlights include a walking tour of Prevost
cliffs soar 350 metres from water’s edge. Explore hotel stays are for two or three nights, so you do not in the Cascade Range. Winthrop is a testament to the Harbor, whale watching, and turbulent Deception Pass.
historic Québec City with a local guide. This tour flies have to put up with the inconvenience of repacking struggles of the wild west era of American history. All We return home along the scenic North Cascades
into Moncton and home from Québec City. your suitcase every morning. A Wells Gray Maritimes four towns are unique and show us the wonder of the Highway. Our last night is at luxurious Sun Mountain
tour is noted for its leisurely itinerary, many included melting pot that is America. Lodge, perched on a mountaintop above Winthrop
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meals and attractions, and superb hotels in great I with incredible views.
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LEAVENWORTH SUMMER THEATRE
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Interior: Aug 24, 2021 – 4 days
Leavenworth will celebrate its 27th season of theatre,
anchored by its signature production, The Sound of
Music. Experience the magic of theatre under the
stars as you watch the show outdoors at the Ski Hill
Amphitheatre. The sun falls behind the ridge, the moon
rises over the valley, and Maria starts singing her much-
loved title song. We also see The Secret Garden at the
Ski Hill and The Music Man at the Hatchery Park Stage.
We stay three nights at the lovely Enzian Inn, located
near Leavenworth’s town square and convenient to
the shops. We also take a tour of the Aplets & Cotlets
candy factory, explore the Nutcracker Museum, and
visit Rocky Reach Dam and fish ladder on the Columbia
River.
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World Journeys
NATURAL WONDERS OF ICELAND
Iceland offers unspoiled nature, breathtaking T O U R
SCOTLAND HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS Scotland is renowned for its rich heritage, TOUR
landscapes and vibrant culture. Everywhere its passionate people, and its contribution
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Interior: June 1, 2021 - 18 days Interior & Vancouver Island: Aug 9, 2021 - 21 days
you turn there are glaciers, waterfalls, lava to the world past and present. Wells Gray
Van Island & Lower Main: June 2, 2021 - 17/16 days Lower Mainland: Aug10, 2021 - 19 days
fields, rainbows, streams and mountain Tours is excited to offer this encompassing
ranges. We begin by exploring the capital yet leisurely journey, our fifth tour to
city of Reykjavik, and then visit the boiling hot Scotland, that delves into the diverse land, history,
springs and hissing fumaroles in the Geysir area. We and personalities of this remarkable country. This circle
take a boat excursion around the rocky islands of tour of the country begins in Edinburgh where we
Breiðarfjörður viewing many nesting birds including experience the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. We
puffins. An awesome sight awaits us at Vatnajökull, continue north up to the Orkney Islands with stops to
the largest glacier in Europe. Then, at the Jökulsárlón sample whisky and cruise on the famous Loch Ness.
glacial lagoon, we board an amphibious boat and sail Then we head to the west coast to visit the Isle of Skye
among huge floating icebergs. A soothing swim in the and ride the Jacobite Steam Train before returning
beautiful Blue Lagoon hot spring is a must. We will also south to Glasgow.
enjoy a whale watching excursion.
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Cruises
COLUMBIA RIVER CRUISE ST. LAWRENCE & OTTAWA RIVERS CRUISE ROAD TO THE ARCTIC WITH
PRESIDENT’S CRUISE
On The American Empress Paddlewheeler On the Danube River with Avalon Waterways Interior, Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland: SKAGWAY TO VANCOUVER CRUISE
Interior: April 18, 2021 – 11 days Interior: June 1, 2021 - 20 days September 15, 2021 – 10 days On Holland America’s Koningsdam
Van. Island & Lower Main: April 17, 2021 – 12 days Van. Island & Lower Main: June 2, 2021 - 18 days The St. Lawrence River begins at the foot of Lake Interior, Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland:
Come and admire the spectacular sights Ontario near Kingston, and flows to the Gulf of St. July 30, 2021 – 23 days
along the storied Columbia as we cruise TOUR Lawrence to the vast Atlantic Ocean. The St. Lawrence
This epic journey to the Arctic Ocean has only been
30
from Clarkston to Portland. All shore waters originate in Lake Superior, the largest freshwater
possible since the road to Tuktoyaktuk opened in
excursions and daily lectures by a Columbia lake on the globe and, among all the big rivers of the
late 2017. Visit Yellowknife, the capital and largest
River expert are included. Highlights include world, it is the only one whose volume is not greatly
community of the Northwest Territories. Enjoy a boat
Nez Perce National Park, Bridablik House, affected by the elements. This mighty river which Sir
trip on Great Slave Lake and a scenic flight to Nahanni
Lewis and Clark Center for Arts & History, Franklin J.M. LeMoine called “The noblest, the purest, most
National Park. Soak in the Liard Hot Springs. Cross
County Historical Society, First Territorial Capitol enchanting river on all God’s beautiful earth” acts as a
the Arctic Circle and take a locally-guided tour of
Interpretive Center, The Reach Interpretive Center, natural boundary for many kilometres between Canada
Tuktoyaktuk with a visit to an Inuit home. Pan for gold
Sacajawea State Park, Original Courthouse Museum, and the USA. The Canadian Empress cruises between
in Bonanza Creek and take in a show at Diamond Tooth
Fort Dalles Museum & Interpretive Center, Bonneville Kingston and Ottawa on the St. Lawrence River and
Gerties. Ride the White Pass & Yukon Railway from
Dam, Flavel House Museum, and the Columbia Gorge the Ottawa River. The 5-day voyage passes through
Carcross to Skagway. Then board Holland America’s
Discovery Center. 9 locks. Experience the cities of Kingston, Montreal
Koningsdam for a four-day cruise to Vancouver via
I and Ottawa, and lots of Canadian history during this
from $6,570 pp double, $11,175 single LEARN MORE Glacier Bay, Ketchikan, and the Inside Passage.
fascinating cruise.
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For the seventh annual President’s Cruise, Wells Gray
On Holland America’s Koningsdam discounts up to $50 pp
Tours is returning to Avalon Waterways. Roland and
Interior & Vancouver Island: July 16, 2021 – 9 days Anne Neave invite you to join them for this exciting
Lower Mainland: July 17, 2021 – 8 days cruise from the mouth of the Danube River on the Black SCOTLAND SLOWLY CRUISE
This unique cruise is not offered in Holland America’s Sea upstream to Budapest, Hungary. Some of Europe’s With Adventure Canada
catalogue. Most Alaska cruises are round trip from major capital cities are along the Danube River, a Interior, Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland:
Vancouver or Seattle. You may have ridden the White testament to its importance in history. Award-winning June 11, 2021 – 15 days
Pass Railway as far as the summit, but this tour boards land programs help you experience each destination
the train at Carcross, two hours further north, and you with guided sightseeing in every port, engaging port Scotland, like good whisky, is best savoured slowly.
experience the one-way trip through the mountains lectures, VIP access into key destinations, no waiting Nature and culture thrive on the isles. Hear music and
and down the thrilling grade to Skagway. Fly to in lines, and great cultural immersion and storytelling stories. Revel in wildlife. Absorb the scenery. Immerse
Whitehorse and stay two nights at the Gold Rush Inn thanks to skilled cruise directors and guides. There yourself in history. Visit Glasgow, the Western Isles,
with attractions such as the Beringia Centre and the SS
will also be a tour of Budapest highlights and multi- Orkney, the Shetland Islands, and Aberdeen. Learn
Klondike. After the awesome train ride to the coast,
day tours before and after the cruise in Romania and from Scottish experts as we go. Search for whales and
board the Koningsdam, one of Holland America’s
newest ships, and cruise one-way to Vancouver with a Slovakia. seabirds by Zodiac. Get a glimpse of island life. Raise
day spent in the incredible scenery of Glacier Bay. I from $11,160 pp double, $15,550 single LEARN MORE a dram at world-famous distilleries. Wander among
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Coming Soon 2021!
COME FROM AWAY IN VANCOUVER HAMILTON IN VANCOUVER Call our office to be added to our “interested list”
Kamloops & Salmon Arm: Mar 12, 2021 – 3 days Interior: June 29 or July 6, 2021 – 2 days for a specific tour and when the tour comes out for
Kelowna & Vernon: Mar 13, 2021 – 3 days Vancouver Island: July 4, 2020 – 2 days sale, we will notify you before releasing the tour.
Kelowna, Penticton, & Osoyoos: Mar 19, 2021 – 3 days We are thrilled that Hamilton is returning to Western
Vancouver Island: Mar 20, 2021 – 3 days Calgary Stampede – July
Canada and will be presented at the Queen Elizabeth
Come from Away is a Canadian musical with book, Theatre. This tour will stay at the Inn at the Quay. Summer Theatre in Alberta – July
music, and lyrics written by Irene Sankoff and David Hamilton is a sung- and rapped-through musical written Bella Coola and Tweedsmuir Park – August
Hein. It is set in the week following the attacks on by Lin-Manuel Miranda about the life of American Nootka Sound & Alberni Inlet – August (Victoria)
September 11th, 2001 and tells the true story of Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton. He was an
immigrant from the West Indies who became George South Thompson Inn – August (Victoria & Lower Mainland)
what transpired when 38 planes were ordered to land
unexpectedly in the small town of Gander, as part Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary Sunshine Coast – September (Interior)
of Operation Yellow Ribbon. The characters in the War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary. Bhutan & Thailand – October
musical are based on (and in most cases share the Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues,
Branson - October
names of) real Gander residents as well as some of the rap, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton has achieved both
7,000 stranded travellers they housed and fed. The critical acclaim and incredible box office success. New Orleans & Cajun Country - October
musical has been received by audiences and critics as Miranda described Hamilton as being about “America Egypt & Jordan – November
a cathartic reminder of the capacity for human kindness then, as told by America now”. Tanzania – November
in even the darkest of times. I $770 pp double, $870 single LEARN MORE
Oberammergau Passion Play – August 2022
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this popular show will sell out fast!
Several departures are already waitlist only.
Call for availability.
CELINE DION IN VANCOUVER
Kamloops, Vernon, Salmon Arm: Aug 27, 2021 – 3 days
SHEN YUN IN VANCOUVER
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Kelowna, Penticton, Osoyoos: Aug 28, 2021 – 3 days
Interior: April 5, 2021 – 3 days (1 seat left)
Vancouver Island: Aug 27, 2021 – 3 days
Vancouver Island: April 7, 2021 – 4 days
Celine Dion has been an entertainment legend for 40
Shen Yun Performing Arts is a premier classical Chinese
years. She has won 5 Grammy Awards, including Album
dance and music company that performs classical
of the Year, and remains the best-selling Canadian artist
Chinese dance, ethnic and folk dance, and storybased
and one of the best-selling artists of all time with record Vote for your favourite photo in our
dance, with elaborate costumes and orchestral
sales of 200 million copies worldwide. Her music has
accompaniment. We have excellent seats at the Queen
been influenced by genres ranging from rock and R&B
2020 FACEBOOK PHOTO CONTEST
Elizabeth Theatre for this spectacular show. We also
visit Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden for a
to gospel and classical. Celine Dion’s Courage World ...before it’s too late
Tour visits western Canada in August 2021. She has
close look at this authentic representation of a Ming
only two performances in Vancouver and three other Check out all the entries on our Wells Gray Tours
Dynasty Garden with a guided tour. The Vancouver
concerts in the Prairie Provinces. We stay two nights in facebook page and ‘like’ your favourites before
Island departure also spends two nights in Whistler with
downtown Vancouver. We also take a four hour cruise December 31st, 2020
time to explore the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre,
with lunch through Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm.
the Audain Art Museum, and the Whistler Museum.
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20 21Experience The Wells Gray Tours Difference
Wells Gray Tours is a well-established tour
company with over 48 years of experience
providing packaged travel. We are proud
to be BC-owned and operated with
five regional offices to provide you with
exceptional, personalized service. We
are committed to offering quality guided
vacations that allow you to explore the world
stress-free at a good price. Whether you
are looking for BC getaways, international
tours, cruises, or senior guided tours, we can
help. Unforgettable experiences. Unbeatable
value. Uncomplicated travel. Are you ready?
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