DISCOVER VANCOUVER ISLAND & MALAHAT SKYWALK
Overview
This day tour is the perfect option for guests that have already visited Victoria and are looking to explore more on Vancouver Island. On this tour guests will travel through old-growth forests, stop in the quaint towns of Cowichan Bay and Duncan, enjoy
a cidery tasting, and experience breathtaking views of the sea and the Gulf Islands along the route and at the top of Vancouver Island’s newest attraction – the Malahat SkyWalk.
Itinerary
1
Vancouver to Swartz Bay
Malahat Skywalk
Malahat Skywalk
- Depart from Canada Place at 7:15 am and Wall Centre at 7:30 am.
- Drive to the ferry terminal and experience a 90-minute scenic coastal
ferry ride aboard BC Ferries across the Strait of Georgia and through the Gulf Islands, from Vancouver Mainland to Swartz Bay. Be sure to visit the outside decks as it’s not uncommon to see all kinds of sea life, including porpoises and whales. - Visit Vancouver Island’s newest outdoor attraction – the Malahat SkyWalk. This 10-storey, architecturally-inspiring spiral tower lookout is the first of its kind in B.C. and provides 360-degree views of islands, inlets, fjords, forests and mountains in two countries.
Malahat SkyWalk
Cowichan Bay and Duncan
Cowichan Bay
Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
- Visit the quaint town of Cowichan Bay with free time for lunch and shopping.
- Enjoy a cidery tasting and tour at Merridale Cidery & Distillery.
Option to participate in a walking tour to view the 38 First Nations’ totems (including one of the world’s widest) that line downtown streets in the town of Duncan.
Merridale Cidery & Distillery
Nanaimo to Vancouver
- Sail back to the mainland on BC Ferries from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay.
- Return to Vancouver at approximately 8:30pm.
Strait of Georgia, the Gulf Islands, and all kinds of sea life
Duration
Full day (13-14h)
Size
Max. pax: 22
LIMITED OFFER
$199/pp - August 6
Adult
$269/pp
Senior 65+
$259/pp
Child 3-12
$199/pp
Prices are in CAD, including taxes. They may vary during peak season. Special rates available. 6% booking fee and fuel surcharge excluded.
Year-round Departures
Pick Up Times
1
6:45 am
Canada Place
2
7:00 am
Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel
*Please note that no-shows or missed departures will not be refunded.
Highlights
- Experience a scenic round trip coastal ferry ride across the Strait of Georgia and through the Gulf Islands from Vancouver Mainland to Swartz Bay and returning from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay
- Visit Vancouver Island’s newest attraction – Malahat SkyWalk
- Enjoy a cidery tasting and tour at Merridale Cidery & Distillery
- Visit the quaint town of Cowichan Bay with free time for lunch and shopping
Inclusions
Mini-coach transportation- Ferry cruise through the Gulf Islands
- BC Ferries to Horseshoe Bay
Experienced, fun & friendly tour guide- Admission to the Malahat SkyWalk
- Cidery tour and tasting at the Merridale Cidery
Sightseeing along the Malahat Highway route
Optional walking tour in the town of Duncan
