Tour Type
Canadian Tours
DEPARTURE INFORMATION
Lower Mainland
May 4, 2026 – 6 Days
Vancouver Island
May 4, 2026 – 6 Days
BC Interior
May 3, 2026 – 7 Days
Activity Level 2
GROUP SIZE
TOUR SUMMARY
Places seldom seen on a Wells Gray Tour!
Vancouver Island is the 11th largest island in Canada, stretching 460 km from the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Queen Charlotte Sound. Named for Captain George Vancouver who explored BC’s coast in 1792, the island has great diversity and many famous attractions, but this tour focuses on the lesser known ones or the hidden delights. Visit the McLean Mill National Historic Site, cruise to Bamfield through the Alberni Inlet, ride the train around the BC Forest Discovery Centre, and drive a backcountry road past Lake Cowichan to the west coast at Port Renfrew. Sooke is not far out of Victoria, but often overlooked in favour of the busy Inner Harbour. Some delights in and near Sooke are Whiffin Spit, Six Mile Pub, the Hatley Castle Gardens, and the Charters River Salmon Interpretive Centre. Come and discover some lesser-known sights of Vancouver Island.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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Meals
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Transportation
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Accommodation
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Gratuities
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Knowledgeable Wells Gray tour director
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Tour Highlights (Included)
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TOUR FARES
| Departure Point | 1 Bed Standard View | 1 or 2 Bed Ocean View |
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$2,880$3,550 |
$2,900$3,595$2,695 |
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$2,650$3,210 |
$2,670$3,255$2,490 |
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$2,685$3,245 |
$2,705$3,290$2,525 |
- Earn 73 Experience Points
- Please add 5% GST.
- The room distinctions above apply to the Prestige Oceanfront Resort in Sooke.
- BC Seniors (65 & over): $17 discount with BC Services Card.
Early Booking Bonus!
$150 discount on first 12 seats; $75 on next 8.
DEPARTURE POINTS & DATES
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Level
Moderate Activity: As a traveller you like a variety of activities and walking up to 2 km with breaks such as a guided walking tour is very doable for you without assistance. You can stand for prolonged periods, negotiate a variety of terrain including moderate hills comfortably, and can climb two flights of stairs without assistance. There are short walks at Whiffin Spit and French Beach. You may need to handle your own luggage at a hotel if luggage service is not available.
You may bring a cane or walking poles if needed. The coaches cannot carry a scooter or motorized wheelchair. The tour director and driver have many responsibilities, so please do not expect them, or your fellow travellers, to provide ongoing assistance. If you are not capable of keeping up with the group or require frequent assistance, the tour director may stop you from participating in some activities or some days of the tour.
Tour Size
This tour can accommodate 40 participants.
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: There is a choice of accommodation at the Prestige Oceanfront Resort in Sooke. Oceanview and standard (no view) rooms are available. Please inquire about availability of each room type at booking.
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Chemainus show cancellation: It rarely happens, but actors occasionally get sick, or some mishap causes the cancellation of a show. This can occur even shortly before the performance begins. We know that this would be disappointing for our customers, but the only refund we would be able to obtain for you would be the actual ticket price of the show. The hotel, motorcoach, and other tour services are all prepaid and are nonrefundable at short notice.
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Food Allergies: You must notify us no later than at final payment if you have a food allergy. An allergy causes medical distress, a preference does not. For some allergies, please consider bringing your own snacks or food items so you are not dependent on what restaurants are able to serve.
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Payments: A deposit of $200 per person is requested at the time of booking and balance is due February 25, 2026. By paying the deposit, you agree to the Terms & Conditions, Activity Level and Cancellation Policy outlined. Payments can be made by online banking or cheque (3% discount on tour fare), or by Visa or Mastercard.
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Early Booking Bonus: Receive a $150 discount on the first 12 seats and $75 on the next 8 seats for booking early with deposit. The discount is not offered after February 25, 2026.
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BC Seniors (65 & over): $17 discount offered by BC Ferries. Please bring your BC Services Card on the tour.
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Cancellation Policy: Up to January 23, 2026, the cancellation charge is $50 per person. From January 24 to February 25, the cancellation charge is $150 per person. From February 26 to March 24, the cancellation charge is 60% of the tour fare. After March 24, there is no refund.
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Itinerary and Fare Changes: Our many suppliers may notify us about changes to the itinerary prior to departure and sometimes during the tour. We do our best to substitute a similar service if something cancels, but occasionally the only alternative is to provide a refund for the missed activity. Please note that if we are forced to cancel a tour component due to an issue beyond our control, the current penalties still apply if you choose to cancel the entire tour. Fuel surcharges and changes to taxes or other tour costs can occur at any time, therefore Wells Gray Tours reserves the right to increase fares due to such changes up to departure.
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Travel Insurance: A Comprehensive Insurance policy is available through Wells Gray Tours and coverage is provided by Travel Guard. Policies purchased at deposit include a waiver of the pre-existing condition clause for medical and cancellation claims, otherwise policies can be purchased no later than at final payment. This tour stays in British Columbia. While your BC Services Card may cover you for a medical issue that arises during the tour, you will probably benefit from trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage in case of illness or a mishap before or during the tour. Many other benefits such as luggage insurance are included. Medical questionnaire is not needed. Please contact us for details. If you have your own travel insurance, please read the policy carefully to be sure that you are adequately covered for cancellation, interruption, and luggage.
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Photo Credits: Wikimedia (Bamfield, McLean Mill National Historic Site, Whiffin Spit) and Miranda Schulz (French Beach).
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Experience Points or E-points: This tour earns 73 e-points. Each time you travel on a Wells Gray tour, you earn e-points that are added to your account after the tour returns. One e-point equals $1. Redeem your earned points on select tours or accumulate enough points to earn a free tour! Redemptions offered until February 25, 2026.
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Consumer Protection BC Licences: Kamloops 178, Vernon 655, Kelowna 588, Penticton 924, Victoria 65842