Canadian Tours
Rail ToursDEPARTURE INFORMATION
Lower Mainland
June 5, 2026 – 9 Days
BC Interior
June 5, 2026 – 9 Days
Activity Level 2
GROUP SIZE
TOUR SUMMARY
Includes grizzly bear watching at Khutzeymateen Sanctuary
Explore the amazing North Coast by land and sea! The 500-kilometre journey from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert aboard BC Ferries’ Northern Expedition takes 15 hours, all in daylight to permit great viewing of the rugged coastline and abundant wildlife. In Prince Rupert, we thrill to a seven-hour catamaran excursion to the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Sanctuary and also tour the restored North Pacific Cannery. Then we board VIA Rail’s Skeena Train for a spectacular journey through the Coast Mountains to Houston. Fort St. James National Historic Site and the restored gold rush town of Barkerville are also included. What a wonderful British Columbia circle tour!
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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Meals
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13 meals
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12 meals
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Transportation
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Accommodation
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Guides & 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 | Fares Per person |
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$3,995$4,855$3,735 |
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$4,395$5,250$4,130 |
- Please add 5% GST.
- BC Seniors (65 and over): $78 discount with BC Services Card.
- Earn 100 Experience Points.
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 moderate hills comfortably, and can climb two flights of stairs without assistance. There is lots of walking to see everything in Barkerville. The ferry has an elevator. Luggage service is not available in Port Hardy and Fort St. James. You may bring a cane or walking poles if needed. The coach 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 passengers.
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NORTHERN EXPEDITION: BC Ferries’ Northern Expedition was specially designed for Inside Passage voyages. Launched in 2009, she is 150 metres long with a beam of 23 metres and a draft of 7½ metres. She carries 130 vehicles, 600 passengers, and 30 crew at a travelling speed of 20.3 knots. The ferry has three passenger decks and an outdoor sun deck. Facilities include the Canoe Café, Vista Restaurant, gift shop, and Raven’s Lounge. A comfortable reserved seat in the private Aurora Lounge is included in your fare. The 500-kilometre journey from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert takes 15 hours, almost all in daylight to permit great viewing of the rugged coastline and abundant wildlife, marine life, and birdlife. Our motorcoach travels on the ferry, so luggage and other belongings can be stored there.
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Please Book Early: Unsold ferry and train space must be released on April 15, 2026. Even though we may have seats on the motorcoach, there may not be space on the ferry or train if you book after this date.
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Leisurely Tour: This tour has been 8 days long for many years, but has been increased to 9 days for 2026. Due to the constraints of ferry and train schedules and lack of hotels in the north, there were some early departures and late nights, and the extra day allows this tour to be more leisurely with an added visit to Fort St. James.
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Food Allergies: You must notify us no later than at final payment if you have a food allergy. This tour goes to some remote places where restaurants may not be able to satisfy all food allergies. 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 $300 per person is requested at the time of booking and the balance is due April 2, 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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Seniors Discount: BC seniors (65 & over) receive $78 discount extended by BC Ferries and Via Rail. Booking deadline is April 15, 2026. You must show your BC Services Card to receive the discount when you book and also bring it with you on the tour. Your photo ID is required to board the ferry.
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Cancellation Policy: Up to March 2, 2026, the cancellation charge is $100 per person. From March 3 to April 2, the cancellation charge is $200 per person. From April 3 to May 1, the cancellation charge is 50% of the tour fare. After May 1, 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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Flight delays or cancellations: In the event flights are delayed or cancelled by airlines due to weather or other reasons, there may be additional costs to you. Wells Gray Tours will not pay for hotel rooms and meals during the delay. Most travel insurance policies cover expenses incurred for flight delays.
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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: Tour director Lisa (Inside Passage from Northern Expedition, Skeena Train), tour director Laura (Grizzly Bear), and Wikimedia (Northern Expedition).
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Experience Points or E-points: This tour earns 100 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 April 2, 2026.
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Consumer Protection BC Licences: Kamloops 178, Vernon 655, Kelowna 588, Penticton 924, Victoria 65842