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Scenic FreeChoice Activities and Dining

Our award-winning Scenic FreeChoice activities offer you the freedom to choose from an incredible range of included excursions. There are numerous ways for you to enjoy the incredible views, from a relaxing boat trip or nature walk to a four wheel drive adventure. All are included in the price of your holiday and you have the choice of what you want to do.

Click on the links below for more details on our fabulous range of Scenic FreeChoice activities.

Victoria

HISTORIC WALKING TOUR AND BC MUSEUM Take a leisurely walk through Victoria before exploring the Royal BC Museum. Relaxed pace CRAIGDARROCH CASTLE & AFTERNOON TEA Visit the historic Craigdarroch Castle before indulging in Afternoon Tea at the Empress. Relaxed pace WHALE WATCHING Whale watching is an experience many say they will never forget, choose from either a high speed zodiac or a relaxing cruise boat. Moderate pace SALMON FISHING* Join this fishing adventure and try your hand at catching British Columbia’s famous wild salmon. Moderate pace SCENIC FLOATPLANE FLIGHT* Take a flight for a bird’s eye view of the city and a literal ‘overview’ of all the Island has to offer. Moderate pace HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDE Enjoy the gentle pace of a horse-drawn carriage sightseeing tour through the streets of Victoria. Moderate pace *Please note: Scenic FreeChoice inclusions are subject to minimum numbers and/or seasonal operations.

Banff

AFTERNOON TEA AT THE CASTLE Gaze upon breathtaking views of the Bow Valley as you enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea. Relaxed pace BOW RIVER FLOAT TRIP* Join your oar-powered raft for a relaxing cruise along Bow River. See superb scenery and local wildlife. Relaxed pace LAKE MINNEWANKA* Enjoy a 1½ hour interpretive cruise on Lake Minnewanka and surrounding area. Relaxed pace BANFF HERITAGE TOUR Discover the history, wildlife and geology of Banff’s past while exploring the Whyte Museum, Banff Park Museum and the Cave and Basin. Relaxed pace HELI FLIGHTSEEING* Escape on a 12 minute helicopter flight over Spray Valley and the spine of the Goat Range. Moderate pace GUIDED NATURE WALK* Journey beyond the highway with an expert naturalist as they introduce you to the magical landscape of the Canadian Rockies. Moderate pace GOLF AT BANFF SPRINGS RESORT* Enjoy nine holes of golf on this spectacular championship golf course. Active pace *Please note: Scenic FreeChoice inclusions are subject to minimum numbers and/or seasonal operations.

Jasper

MALIGNE CANYON & LAKES TOUR Take a nature walk from the top of Maligne Canyon and a scenic drive to the lakes area. Relaxed pace MALIGNE LAKE CRUISE* Enjoy a 90 min interpretative cruise to Spirit Island on Maligne Lake. Learn about the local history, wildlife and glaciology. Relaxed pace JASPER TRAMWAY Ascend 2500m to the peak of Jasper! At the peak enjoy a guided walk. Relaxed pace MOTORCYCLE RIDE Hit the open road in the great outdoors of Jasper National Park on a chauffeured motorcycle sidecar tour. Moderate pace PATH OF THE GLACIER* Take a guided walk on the ‘Path of the Glacier’ up Mount Edith Cavill or Pyramid Hill with stunning views of Pyramid Lake. (location dependent on time of travel).* Moderate pace CANOE ON PYRAMID LAKE* Canoe on Pyramid Lake with an experienced guide in a Voyageur Canoe. Moderate pace ATHABASCA RIVER RAFTING* Join an experienced guide and raft down the Athabasca River. Active *Please note: Scenic FreeChoice inclusions are subject to minimum numbers and/or seasonal operations.

Whistler

PEAK 2 PEAK GONDOLA* Ascend Whistler Mountain via Gondola or chairlift, take the 4.4km ‘Peak 2 Peak’ Gondola joining Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Relaxed pace 2010 OLYMPIC VENUE SIGHTSEEING TOUR Take an interpretive tour of the Olympic sites including the Bobsleigh, Luge and Ski Jumps. Relaxed pace HERITAGE CANOE TOUR Journey with an experienced guide on Alta Lake as you paddle back in history with views of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. Moderate pace NATURE WALK AND CULTURAL CENTRE Interpretive walk with a naturalist. Afterwards at your leisure explore the Cultural Centre. Moderate pace DOG SLED ADVENTURE* Step into a traditional dog sled behind the lovable Alaskan racing dogs and enjoy a unique back country experience. Active pace 4WD WHISTLER EXPERIENCE* Enjoy a Four wheel drive adventure in the surrounding areas of Whistler. Active pace *Please note: Scenic FreeChoice inclusions are subject to minimum numbers and/or seasonal operations.

Denali NP

NATURAL HISTORY TOUR 3-4 hour Natural History Tour will provide you with a quick taste of Denali National Park. Relaxed pace TUNDRA WILDERNESS TOUR Enjoy a fully guided 6-8 hour Comprehensive Tundra Wilderness Tour. Moderate pace HUSKY HOMESTEAD TOUR Get up close and personal and meet Jeff King’s champion sled dogs at the kennel of this three time Iditarod champion. Moderate pace RAFTING DOWN THE NENANA RIVER* Experience Alaska’s unspoiled beauty rafting with an experienced guide down the Nenana River. Active pace *Please note: Scenic FreeChoice inclusions are subject to minimum numbers and/or seasonal operations.

An incredible 42 meals are included on our 22 day Spectacular Rockies & Alaska tour. In Banff, Jasper, Whistler and Lake Louise you can enjoy the freedom of Scenic FreeChoice Dining and choose a dining experience to suit you. Whether you’re in the mood for fine dining or something simpler, you’ll always be well catered for.

Click on the links below for more details on our fabulous range of Scenic FreeChoice dining.

Banff Dining

BOW VALLEY GRILL Finest and freshest seasonal cuisine, while overlooking the Fairholme Mountain. A relaxing atmosphere that celebrates the spirit of the outdoors. WALDHAUS RESTAURANT Authentic German and Swiss dishes in a Bavarian Cottage-style building, set on the edge of the golf course and the Spray River. CASTELLO RISTORANTE ‘Italian Courtyard in the Castle’, truly a feast for the senses offering true Italian ambience and fine Italian cuisine. SAMURAI SUSHI BAR AND RESTAURANT Experience a true taste of Japan with the freshest and finest sushi and sashimi, all in authentic Japanese surroundings.

Jasper Dining

THE EMERALD LOUNGE Al fresco dining with fantastic vistas of Lac Beauvert and the glowing east face of Mount Edith Cavell at sunset. THE EDITH CAVELL Indulge yourself in a fine dining experience in an elegant setting with table-to-ceiling windows for vistas of Mount Edith Cavell. THE MOOSE’S NOOK NORTHERN GRILL Enjoy creative regional cuisine in a setting of rustic style and relics of a bygone era. MEADOWS RESTAURANT Dinner with a variety of menu items including Mediterranean favourites.

Whistler Dining

THE WINE ROOM AT THE WILDFLOWER Surrounded by an extensive wine selection this will be a memorable dining experience. THE WILDFLOWER AT THE CHATEAU Expose yourself to the bounties of inspired British Columbia regional cuisine. THE CLUBHOUSE A great dining experience in a relaxed, casual atmosphere with amazing views of the Chateau’s golf course. THE KEG A perfect balance of fine dining, and easy atmosphere. “The Keg”, is a great Steakhouse and bar,  located in the main village of Whistler.