scenic tours

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Depart Ganges with a picnic basket of gourmet cheeses, fresh bread, and refreshments. Heading west we climb out over the Vancouver Island mountain range. As we ascend you will see the large expense of Cowichan Lake, Vancouver Island's largest lake. Leveling off, a panoramic mountain vista will open up, including Mount Arrowsmith and Port Alberni Inlet. We then begin our descent into Barclay Sound. Looking out at the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean stretching across the horizon, you realize that you have truly arrived on the west coast.

Cruising past Ucluelet we begin our west coast tour along Canada’s Pacific Rim National Park and its famous Long Beach (11 miles or 18 kilometers). Watch closely and you can see California sea lions frolicking on the rocks or passionate surfers clad in rubber wetsuits braving the frigid waters to catch that elusive wave.

We will stop in the coastal village of Tofino for 1 hour to rest our wings where you may choose to visit the landmark gallery of Roy Henry Vickers or just browse through this colorful little west coast village.

Before long, we strike out for Hotsprings Cove. Here you can enjoy a half hour stroll through a giant Red Cedar and Sitka Spruce Rainforest enroute to a long soak in the thermal hot springs. The springs are so relaxing that you may need to be carried back to the plane. Nonetheless, you wouldn't want to sleep through the spectacular tour of the Clayoquot Mountain Range on your return your to idyllic Saltspring Island, all in a day’s dream!

1 – 6 Passengers
$2500*

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