Vancouver & Calgary
Whether you are coming to Alberta or British Columbia to ski or for a relaxing winter break, there's no
better way to complete your trip than having a few days in Vancouver or Calgary.
Vancouver is without a doubt one of the most beautiful cities in the world and fabulous city any time of
the year, Calgary is just bursting with energy at the minute and you can feel the excitement in this
prosperous city, it offers many attractions, such as the Olympic Park as well as excellent shopping.
Vancouver
Enjoys mild winters with average temperatures in January
and March of 5 and 10 degrees Celsius respectively.
Bikers, hikers, golfers and outdoor enthusiasts need not
hibernate. Winter is a fantastic time to unwind with a
get-away in Vancouver especially with some of the best
hotels and great rates too.
Vancouver's restaurant scene has exploded in the past few years offering world-class cuisine from every corner of the globe. You don't need to spend a lot of money to enjoy a great meal in Vancouver and your pounds go much further as Canadian dollars.
Attractions, shopping, and outdoor activities — everything you want to do and see in Vancouver is easily accessible, within walking distance, a short drive, quick ferry ride or convenient trip on the local transit system. Head to Robson St if you like the designer brands or take the skytrain to The Metro Town where you'll find shops, restaurant, a cinema, bowling and so much more all under one enormous roof.
You can even base yourself in Vancouver and still enjoy some good skiing. Grouse Mountain, Cypress and Mount Seymour are all easy to get to from the centre and you can ski both during the day or at night.
Vancouver's restaurant scene has exploded in the past few years offering world-class cuisine from every corner of the globe. You don't need to spend a lot of money to enjoy a great meal in Vancouver and your pounds go much further as Canadian dollars.
Attractions, shopping, and outdoor activities — everything you want to do and see in Vancouver is easily accessible, within walking distance, a short drive, quick ferry ride or convenient trip on the local transit system. Head to Robson St if you like the designer brands or take the skytrain to The Metro Town where you'll find shops, restaurant, a cinema, bowling and so much more all under one enormous roof.
You can even base yourself in Vancouver and still enjoy some good skiing. Grouse Mountain, Cypress and Mount Seymour are all easy to get to from the centre and you can ski both during the day or at night.
Calgary
Is enjoying an economic boom and you can certainly tell from
the vast array of excellent shops and first class restaurants
and cafés. With a great selection of downtown hotels you
won't need to stay too far away from all the action and of
course the attractions are all within close reach of the city
centre. You can ski at the Olympic Park just on the edge of
the city or simply relax in the hotel or treat yourself to a spa
experience.
You can reach so many ski resorts from Calgary that it is the perfect base either before your trip or on your return to the airport.
You can reach so many ski resorts from Calgary that it is the perfect base either before your trip or on your return to the airport.
