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7 DAYS

in BC and the Rockies 3

Day 1 of the Rocky Mountains, the Columbia
After touring Vancouver (p26) make the River Wetlands, and the charming town
long drive east to Kamloops (p122) on the of Golden. Continue up to Eagle’s Eye
scenic Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1). Restaurant (1500 Kicking Horse Trail) for
The route follows spectacular deep valleys lunch with a view. If you’re ready for
cut by the Fraser and Thompson rivers another drive, wind your way 16 miles
through the rocky Coast Mountains. At (26 km) uphill through the Meadows in
Hope, carry on north through the Fraser the Sky Parkway, which takes you through
Canyon (p122), stopping at Hell’s Gate to forests of cedar and hemlock, spruce and
suspend yourself over the canyon in an air- fir to the subalpine wildflower meadows
tram. A suspension bridge crosses back of Mount Revelstoke National Park (p127).
over this part of the thundering river, which
has three times the volume of water at Day 3
Niagara Falls. Manning Park Lodge (7500
BC-3) is a perfect stopping point to stretch Explore nearby Golden, the gateway to
your legs and have lunch. End your day in Yoho National Park (p138). Surrounded by
Kamloops, where gold was discovered in marshy wetlands, it’s home to some of
1856 in the North Thompson River, just BC’s richest bird habitats. One of the best
above the town. There are plenty of options ways to experience this area is from the
for casual dining before bedding down for seat of a canoe; you can flat-water paddle
the night at your hotel. the Columbia River with a tour led by a
skilled naturalist. After an active day, wind
down with a delicious dinner at the Cedar
Day 2 House Restaurant (735 Hefti Rd, Golden),
Back on Highway 1, make the two-and- set on 10 acres (4 ha) of private land
a-half-hour journey to Revelstoke (p127). surrounded by mountainside, and
Head straight for the gondola, which serving local, natural meats and BC’s
transports you above the clouds, with best wines. End your meal with a nightcap
panoramic views at 7,700 ft (2347 m) and s’mores.
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