Thanksgiving is a time of warmth and comfort, where the vibrant colours of autumn set the scene for gatherings filled with community and gratitude. It’s a season of abundance, where friends and family come together to share meals and create lasting memories. As we celebrate, we are reminded of the many blessings in our lives and the importance of being grateful for the love and joy that surrounds us.
Join us and add an extra layer of excitement, connection, and community to your holiday this year as you experience one of our Thanksgiving tours! Discovering new places with family and friends, enjoying meals in unique settings, making memories together, and finding comfort in each other’s company will be sure to bring you joy this Thanksgiving season. Perhaps this will even be the start of a new Thanksgiving tradition!
Thanksgiving on the Island
BC Interior departure: October 10, 2024 – 7 Days
Lower Mainland departure: October 11, 2024 – 6 Days
Artisans and specialty producers abound in the Gulf Islands and on Vancouver Island. World class craftsmen are drawn here by the laid back idyllic lifestyle, and they stay because they find a vibrant market for their products. The seaside village of Ganges is a focal point for unique shops, highlighted by its Saturday Market. Chemainus has numerous craft shops, galleries, and dozens of murals. In Parksville, we stay at an oceanfront hotel and visit attractions such as Cathedral Grove, Englishman River Falls, and Coombs Market. Two shows are featured for the BC departure on October 10, 2024 – Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO in Vancouver and The Piano Teacher in Chemainus. One show is featured for the October 11, 2024 departure from the Lower Mainland – The Piano Teacher . Happy Thanksgiving with Wells Gray Tours!
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Thanksgiving in Whistler
Vancouver Island departure only: October 11, 2024 – 4 Days
In 1966, the Garibaldi Lift Company opened its ski area on Whistler Mountain. Blackcomb Mountain opened in 1980, and Whistler Village was built at the base of these adjacent mountains. Its growth into an award-winning, international resort, is unparalleled in ski history. The Village was carefully designed to reap the benefits of the Coast Mountains’ excellent geographical location, emphasizing sun exposure and mountain vistas. We stay in Whistler for 3 nights at the Delta Whistler Village Suites, located right on the town square. There are choices of activities such as Audain Art Museum or Squamish Lil’Wat Cultural Centre, and the Railway Museum or a jeep tour of Olympic Games sites. During the drive to and from Whistler, we ride the Sea to Sky Gondola and explore the Brittania Mine Museum with the show, Boom! Celebrate Thanksgiving with a weekend in Whistler.
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American Thanksgiving in Spokane
BC Interior departure: November 28, 2024 – 4 Days
Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland departure: November 27, 2024 – 6 Days
Experience the fabulous Davenport Hotel during this American Thanksgiving long weekend. Opened in 1914 at an extravagant cost of $3 million, it was soon famous for its luxury and amenities, and hosted the world’s elite for 70 years. It reopened in 2002 after a $38 million renovation. Enjoy a guided tour of Spokane with Riverfront Park, Spokane Falls Skyride, the Looff Carousel, the stunning mansions built in the 1920s, and the Conservatory in Manito Park. Savour dinner in the 1915 steam plant that once served downtown and a brunch in the 1889 Roberts Mansion. A Christmas Carol is performed at the Spokane Civic Theatre. A dinner cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene viewing millions of colourful lights rounds out the celebration weekend.
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We wish everyone a warm and happy Thanksgiving!
For more information or to book your seat on one of these tours, please visit our website or call one of our offices at 1.800.667.9552.
