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The Powder Rush 

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Love the mountain life, but love exploring too? This group adventure is a holiday plus ski or boarding trip all rolled into one epic trip - the perfect winter experience at some of Canada’s best winter destinations. Carve it up!
IN-DEPTH EXPLORER
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09 days
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4 places
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5 breakfasts, 3 dinners

Your Itinerary

February 26, 2022 Arrive
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Hello snow angels and welcome to Canada for 9 days you won't be forgetting anytime soon. Check in to our digs and start rubbing shoulders with the crew you'll cover this country with. Spend the afternoon exploring Chinatown and the famous totem poles of the First Nations in Stanley Park, or do a bit of shopping along Robson Street. Vancouver is yours to lap up as you please. Get to know the squad over dinner tonight, then if you're in town at the right time, we might head to the hockey rink to watch the Vancouver Canucks do their thing on the ice. 
​Stay: Hotel Belmont​ (or similar)
Included Experiences: 
  • Visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge
  • Visit the Totem Poles of Canada's First Nations People in Stanley Park
  • ​City tour of Vancouver
February 27, 2022 Vancouver to Whistler
Vancouver 
Out of Vancouver, we journey north in search of the mecca of snowsports that is Whistler, via the stunning Sea to Sky Highway. En route, grab your included ticket and we’ll stop to cross the mighty Capilano Suspension Bridge, which stretches 70 metres above a roaring river, and walk amongst the treetops of a magical old-growth forest breathing in your first taste of fresh Canadian mountain air. Ahhh.

Whistler As gondolas float between snow-capped mountain peaks, this cosy village buzzes with life and powdery flakes coat everything in sight. Spend the afternoon getting acquainted with what is essentially North America’s largest ski resort, perhaps via snowmobile or zip line, before tucking in to a scrumptious (if we do say so ourselves) dinner with the crew.
Stay: Pangea Pod Hotel Whistler​ (or similar)
Free Time Add-Ons:
  • Ziplining - CAD $143.00
  • Snowmobiling
February 28, 2022 Whistler
Whistler It's slopes o'clock! Whether you’re a beginner bound for the bunny hill or a blackcomb bandit who owns the terrain park, Whistler’s diverse grounds have you covered. Rent a board or a set of skis (or if you've brought your own then that's cool with us), then let us hook you up with a deal on a lesson and get ready to shred. If you’ve got the energy for après, there could even be a pub crawl on the cards tonight.
Stay: Pangea Pod Hotel Whistler​ (or similar)
Free Time Add-Ons:
  • Ski or Boarding - 1 day lift pass
  • Ski or Boarding - 2 day lift pass
  • Full Day Lesson (includes equipment rental, 1-day lift pass & ski or snowboard lessons)
  • ​Vallea Lumina Multimedia Experience
March 1, 2022 Whistler
If you’re not keen to drag your aching body back up the mountain today, there’s plenty to do downtown. Take a stroll through the snow, pamper yourself at a day spa or just maintain a steady flow of hot chocolates and watch the world go by. For those back up the mountain, the same deal as yesterday applies, pow pow! Tonight, re-group with the crew to discuss just how awesome this mountain playground is over dinner. Tomorrow, a new spot beckons...let's do this.
Stay: Pangea Pod Hotel Whistler (or similar)
Free Time Add-Ons:
  • Snowmobiling
  • Ski or Boarding - 1 day lift pass
  • Ski or Boarding - 2 day lift pass
  • ​Full Day Lesson (includes equipment rental, 1-day lift pass & ski or snowboard lessons)
March 2, 2022 Whistler to Banff
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Whistler It’s time to farewell Whistler’s perfect powder and jump on a plane to Calgary so we can head to the other-worldly beauty of Banff National Park.
Banff You may have seen photos of Banff on your computer’s desktop background, but nothing can prepare you for how ridiculously good-looking it is in real life. It’s been a long day of travel, so dinner’s on us – eat up and get some rest so you can jump out of bed early tomorrow and explore.
​Stay: Tunnel Mountain Resort​ (or similar)
Included Experiences: 
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Visit Banff National Park
March 3, 2022 Banff
Banff Banff is nestled in the Rocky Mountains, so if you feel like getting nose-deep in powder again, you have three resorts to choose from - Mt Norquay, Lake Louise and Sunshine Village all offer a solid mix of relaxed and adventurous terrain. The town’s epic range of bars means there are countess places to choose from should you be keen to burn the candle at both ends. 
​Stay: Tunnel Mountain Resort​ (or similar)
Free Time Add- Ons:
  • Helicopter Flight -CAD $ 183.56
  • ​Ski or Boarding - 1 day lift pass
  • Ski or Boarding - 2 day lift pass
  • Dog Sledding
March 4, 2022 Banff
Soak up Banff’s beauty from another angle today – perhaps take a helicopter ride over the snow-laden mountains, or go for a hike on the Johnston Canyon Icewalk which can only be described as spectacular. With thundering waterfalls, imposing cliffs and ice tenticles everywhere, it's a perilous nature lovers paradise. Of course for some the mountain is always going to call, so try out a new resort or head back to one of your favourites. Come the evening, we could re-group and soak our bones in the hot springs, swaping stories of our day.
​Stay: Tunnel Mountain Resort​ (or similar)
Free Time Add-Ons:
  • Johnston Canyon Night Icewalk
  • Hot spring dip
March 5, 2022 Banff
Banff Those sick of riding downhill will be pleased to note they can give cross-country skiing a whirl at Sunshine, or if you want to make someone else do all the work, consider a spot of dog-sledding. Get arty in the afternoon at one of the town's many galleries. Over a drink tonight we will contemplate some seriously epic days of wintery wonder.
​Stay: Tunnel Mountain Resort​ (or similar)
Free Time Add-Ons:
  • Dog Sledding
  • Johnston Canyon Night Icewalk
March 6, 2022 Banff to Calgary
Banff What better way to bid Banff farewell than a group gondola ride up to Sulphur Mountain? This could possibly be one of the best views you'll ever see, and the highest views in the Rockies at 2281m overlooking the Bow Valley. Afterwards, we’ll hit the road again and head to Calgary where the tour will come to an end - sob.
​Calgary 
Free Time Add-Ons:
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Reach new heights on a gondola ride in Banff
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Peoria Charter Travel
February 26 - March 6, 2022
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Your Stops
  • Vancouver  1 nights
  • Whistler 3 nights
  • Banff 4 nights
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Accommodations
All accommodation is included on this trip. 4 nights in Hotel, 4 nights in Contiki Special Stay
Trip Experiences
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4 Inclusions
Experiences that are included with your trip.
  • Visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge
  • Visit the Totem Poles of Canada's First Nations People in Stanley Park
  • ​City tour of Vancouver
  • Visit Banff National Park
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Free Time Add-Ons
Optional experiences that you can choose from and pay for on your trip.
  • Ziplining. CAD $143.00
  • Snowmobiling
  • Ski or Boarding - 1 day lift pass
  • Ski or Boarding - 2 day lift pass
  • Full Day Lesson (includes equipment rental, 1-day lift pass & ski or snowboard lessons)
  • Vallea Lumina Multimedia Experience
  • Helicopter Flight. CAD $ 183.56
  • Dog Sledding
  • Johnston Canyon Night Icewalk
  • Hot spring dip
  • Reach new heights on a gondola ride in Banff
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PEORIA CHARTER TRAVEL  
1503 E College Ave, Unit D
Normal, IL  61761
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Phone: 309.662.6951 / 800.448.0572 Ext 129
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