Canada26
29 Aug 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 · by mikeknowles
Destinations
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Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Canada
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Tsawwassen, Canada
Ferry to Schwartz Bay
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Sooke, Canada
East Sooke Park coastal trail (spectacular rugged coastline)
Pot Holes Provincial Park
Sea kayak Sooke Basin or Pedder Bay
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Cowichan Bay, Canada
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Comox, Canada
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Salt Spring Island, Canada
Take ferry to mainland
rts, food, cycling, kayaking. Very “Gulf Island lifestyle”.
Best activities
Art & markets
* Salt Spring Saturday Market (huge highlight)
* Studio tour (hundreds of artists)
Cycling
Rent e-bikes → island loop (rolling hills + farms)
Kayaking
Paddle the Gulf Islands → seals & otters.
Hikes
* Mount Maxwell summit
* Ruckle Provincial Park coastal trails
* Burgoyne Bay
Boutique accommodation (fantastic options)
* Hastings House Country House Hotel ⭐⭐ top pick
* Seabreeze Inne
* Wetherly Inn & Spa
* Cusheon Lake Resort cabins
Four nights here is ideal slow travel time 👌
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Squamish, Canada
Sea to Sky Gondola
Sea to Sky Gondola
* Suspension bridge
* Panorama Trail
* Easy/moderate alpine hikes
Rafting
Elaho or Squamish River (great choice)
Hiking
* Stawamus Chief (iconic views)
* Alice Lake trails (easy)
* Gar
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Vancouver, Canada
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Ottawa, Canada
Leans
Canadian aviation and space museum
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Belleville, Canada
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Kingston, Canada
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Killarney, Canada
Book sailing trip Baie Fin
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Burk's Falls, Canada
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Orillia, Canada
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Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada