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.
Take a leisurely walk through Victoria before exploring the Royal BC Museum.
Relaxed pace
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
Join this fishing adventure and try your hand at catching British Columbia’s famous wild salmon.
Moderate pace
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
Enjoy the gentle pace of a horse-drawn carriage sightseeing tour through the streets of Victoria.
Moderate pace
Enjoy traditional Afternoon Tea in the Tea Lobby of The Fairmont Empress.
Relaxed pace
Learn the art of meal planning, preparation, cooking and tasting by passionate culinary instructors.
Relaxed pace
*Please note: Scenic FreeChoice inclusions are subject to minimum numbers and/or seasonal operations.
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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
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
Enjoy nine holes of golf on this spectacular championship golf course.
Active pace
Discover the history of the 'Castle in the Rockies' before savouring traditional Afternoon Tea.
Relaxed pace
Learn about the Canadian sport of sled dog raciing and interact with the lovable huskies.
Relaxed pace
Celebrate 100 years of the 'Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth'. Includes Rodeo tickets. Limited to selected departures.
Relaxed pace
*Please note: Scenic FreeChoice inclusions are subject to minimum numbers and/or seasonal operations.
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MALIGNE CANYON & LAKES TOURTake 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 TRAMWAYAscend 2500m to the peak of Jasper! At the peak enjoy a guided walk.
Relaxed pace
HARLEY DAVIDSON SIDECAR TOURHit the open road in the great outdoors of Jasper National Park on a chauffeured motorcycle sidecar tour.
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 pace
Discover the intricate formation and wildlife of Maligne Canyon on a 3 hour guided nature walk.
Active pace
*Please note: Scenic FreeChoice inclusions are subject to minimum numbers and/or seasonal operations.
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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
NATURE WALK AND CULTURAL CENTREInterpretive 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
Soar above Whistler on a 12 minute helicopter flight for awe inspiring views of this mountain range.
Moderate pace
Enjoy a mountain sightseeing adventure of Whistler/Blackcomb and the surrounding valley.
Active pace
Combine the feeling of soaring through the air with the beauty of Cougar Mountain and Whistler Valley.
Active pace
Snowcat ride to majestic old growth forests and trek with snowshoes.
Active pace
*Please note: Scenic FreeChoice inclusions are subject to minimum numbers and/or seasonal operations.
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TUNDRA WILDERNESS TOUREnjoy a fully guided 6-8 hour Comprehensive Tundra Wilderness Tour.
Moderate pace
HUSKY HOMESTEAD TOURGet 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
A unique, rugged nine hole course with no topsoil, offers challenging grass that evokes Scottish courses of yesteryear.
Active pace
*Please note: Scenic FreeChoice inclusions are subject to minimum numbers and/or seasonal operations.
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DAWSON CITY TOUR
Journey through Dawson City’s history as Robert Services’ poems and the gold rush fever are brought to life. Relaxed pace
KLONDIKE RIVER FLOAT TRIP*
Take a gentle ?oat trip on the Klondike River – enjoy the landscape as you ?oat along on gentle currents. Moderate pace
GOLD FIELD JEEP TOUR
Get behind the wheel of a Jeep 4x4 for a tour of the Klondike Gold?elds.
Active pace
TOAST OF THE DOME
Journey to the Midnight Dome offering spectacular views of the Yukon and toast the land of the midnight sun. Relaxed pace NEW FOR 2012
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OLD QUEBEC GUIDED WALK
Take a guided walking tour through the old streets of Québec City.
Active pace
HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDE
Take a relaxed sightseeing tour of the quaint streets of Old Québec on-board a horse drawn carriage.
Moderate pace
SWEDISH MASSAGE AT LE CHATEAU FRONTENAC
Pamper yourself with a 45 minute therapeutic Swedish massage.
Relaxed pace
WALKING GASTRONOMIC TOUR*
Stroll and taste produce of local artisans that have created the gourmet authenticity of Québec.
Moderate pace NEW FOR 2012
ST LAWRENCE RIVER CRUISE
Discover Québec City from the water with a relaxing cruise on the St Lawrence River.
Relaxed pace
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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.
BOW VALLEY GRILLFinest and freshest seasonal cuisine, while overlooking the Fairholme Mountain. A relaxing atmosphere that celebrates the spirit of the outdoors.
WALDHAUS RESTAURANTAuthentic 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.
Take your senses on an epicurean journey in the Banffshire Club specialising in progressive Canadian cuisine with a French twist.
SAMURAI SUSHI BAR AND RESTAURANTExperience a true taste of Japan with the freshest and finest sushi and sashimi, all in authentic Japanese surroundings. |
THE EMERALD LOUNGEAl fresco dining with fantastic vistas of Lac Beauvert and the glowing east face of Mount Edith Cavell at sunset.
CAVELL'S
With views overlooking Lake Beauvert and the mountain ranges beyond. Cavell's offers flavours from Canada's Prairies to its shining seas.
MOOSE’S NOOK NORTHERN GRILLEnjoy creative regional cuisine in a setting of rustic style and relics of a bygone era.
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THE WINE ROOM AT THE WILDFLOWERSurrounded by an extensive wine selection this will be a memorable dining experience.
THE WILDFLOWER AT THE CHATEAUExpose yourself to the bounties of inspired British Columbia regional cuisine.
THE CLUBHOUSEA great dining experience in a relaxed, casual atmosphere with amazing views of the Chateau’s golf course.
THE KEG STEAKHOUSE & BAR
A perfect balance of fine dining, and easy atmosphere. “The Keg”, is a great Steakhouse and bar, located in the main village of Whistler.
Visit several great restaurants for a delicious dinner. With top chefs and a sabering lesson in a 15,000 bottle wine cellar.
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POPPY BRASSERIEA-la-carte menu showcasing international specialties with an incomparable view of Lake Louise.
GLACIER SALOONSwing through the doors of the Chateau’s Glacier Saloon for a casual, relaxed pub style meal in ambience of the Wild West era.
FAIRVIEW DINING ROOMEnjoy unique world-class cuisine in an atmosphere of old-world charm, complemented by views of surrounding Rocky Mountain peaks.
WALLISER STUBESavour traditional Swiss Alpine cuisine, with their famous fondue and the finest selection of wine the Chateau cellar has to offer. |