BIKING
Trincomali Channel BRITISH COLUMBIA
Galiano Island
DAYS 1–2 Soak up inspiring views of the Salish Sea en route to Brentwood Bay • Explore the Butchart Gardens’ amazing floral display • Cruise what’s known as Vancouver Island’s Most Beautiful Shortcut aboard the Mill Bay ferry • Bike rolling country roads in bucolic Cowichan Valley • The mild microclimate here yields more sunny days than anywhere else in Canada! • Set a leisurely pace, stopping along the way at small boutique wineries, artisan studios and roadside produce stands. » Brentwood Bay Resort - Premiere DAYS 3–4 Journey by ferry to Salt Spring Island, “the coolest island in Canada” according to the Washington Post • Enjoy an undulating and scenic ride past island cottages, pristine beaches and lush farmland • Stroll through Garry oak meadows to a stunning viewpoint at Ruckle Park • Visit local farm stands and stop to taste craft beer or artisan cider • Explore unique art galleries and whimsical shops in the town of Ganges • Relax at our welcoming Relais & Châteaux home. » Hastings House - Premiere DAYS 5–6 Watch for porpoises, bald eagles and—if we’re lucky—whales during a water-taxi cruise to Galiano Island • Bike quiet rolling roads past rugged shoreline and stretches of old-growth forest dotted with eclectic galleries and art studios • Enjoy peaceful beaches and quiet lanes as you discover an island long inhabited by the Coast Salish Nations • Hike or bike through temperate rain forest for endless vistas of the surrounding islands and Olympic Peninsula. » Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa - Deluxe On the edge of the continent, pleasures are simple. Coastal cycling, rolling cedar forests and calm harbor waters by day. Boutique wineries and farm-to-table dining by night. Canada’s Idyllic Isles & Victoria VANCOUVER & GULF ISLANDS
SEATTLE
Oceanfront Inn & Spa
Ganges
Cowichan River
Salt Spring Island
Ruckle Park
Saanich Inlet
Mill Bay
VANCOUVER ISLAND
Brentwood Bay
Haro Strait
Victoria
6 Days Activity Levels 2-4 Premiere Hotels $4,699 to $5,149 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Your Private Group o \ Search BCGB on backroads.com
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