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1 FESTIVAL SIGHTSEEING OPTIONS Official Festival Travel Supplier Official Supplier The Concord Pacific Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival is held annually right in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The False Creek seawall, Granville Entertainment District, Gastown, Chinatown, and Granville Island are just a few of the neighbourhoods easily accessible from the Festival site. See it all with Travel Masters! Travel Masters is the official travel supplier of the Festival. Get ideas for hotels, flights, transportation, and sightseeing destinations with them so that you can enjoy Vancouver s natural beauty and attractions. Paddle with us this year in Vancouver, and build a more inclusive community for all through Travel Masters! 10% of all packages and bookings made through Travel Masters for the Festival is donated to the Milton K. Wong Legacy Project, supporting youth and All Access programs so that everyone, regardless of their ability, age, culture, background, or financial ability, gets the chance to participate in dragon boat paddling. Contact Travel Masters for all your travel needs at dragonboat@travelmasters.ca. Bookings for any packages, or customized travel arrangements can be arranged by Travel Masters. Please note that all packages and services listed in this brochure are provided by Travel Masters and not Dragon Boat BC/Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival. CPDBF SIGHTSEEING PACKAGES 1

2 BUILD YOUR OWN PRIVATE TOUR! Build your own private tour for your team, and see Vancouver and the surrounding regions in the comfort of your own private bus for the day! Add attractions that will make your trip memorable, and tailor your day to fit what you re looking for, from scenic gardens, to ziplining in Whistler, or exploring the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge. Last but not least, gratuity for the guide and drivers are not included; and are recommended at 15%. Contact Travel Masters at to set up your trip today. Vancouver 4 Hour Private Bus Charter for half day City Tour 52/56 Passenger Executive Motorcoach: $1550 plus 5% GST 48 Passenger Executive Motorcoach: $1250 plus 5% GST 28 Passenger Executive Minibus: $1050 plus 5% GST 8 Hour Private Bus Charter for full day City Tour incl North Vancouver 52/56 Passenger Executive Motorcoach: $2200 plus 5% GST 48 Passenger Executive Motorcoach: $2100 plus 5% GST 28 Passenger Executive Minibus: $1,800 plus 5% GST Note: The Vancouver tour can be a full day (8 hours) that includes the Vancity tour plus the North Shore, or split up 4 hours each day separately. Tours to the North Shore generally include Capilano and Grouse Mountain - however these are just suggestions. Add On Attractions Fly Over Canada $23 per person plus 5% GST- group rate available for 15+ people Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical gardens $14 per person plus 5% GST- group rate available for 10+ people Vancouver Lookout $17.50 per person plus 5% GST Capilano Suspension Bridge $43 per person plus 5% GST- group rate available for 15+ people Grouse Mountain Skytram $45 per person plus 5% GST- group rate available for 15+ people Whistler Full Day Whistler Excursion - 10 hours 52/56 Passenger Executive Motorcoach: $2,825 plus 5% GST 48 Passenger Executive Motorcoach: $2,700 plus 5% GST 28 Passenger Executive Minibus: $2,350 plus 5% GST Add On Attractions Sea to Sky Gondola $40 per person plus 5% GST- group rates to be determined Lil Wat Cultural Centre $18 per person plus 5% GST- $15.30 for 10+ people Peak 2 Peak Gondola $55 per person plus 5% GST- group rates to be determined CPDBF SIGHTSEEING PACKAGES 2

3 Victoria Full Day Victoria Trip - 12 hours 52/56 Passenger Executive Motorcoach: $3,000 plus 5% GST Additional Fees: BC Ferry rates for Bus and driver $470, and $35 per passenger. 48 Passenger Executive Motorcoach: $2,800 plus 5% GST Additional Fees: BC Ferry rates for Bus and driver $470, and $35 per passenger. 28 Passenger Executive Minibus: $2,300 plus 5% GST Additional Fees: BC Ferry rates for Bus and driver $370, and $35 per passenger. Note: BC Ferry will be changing their rates on April 1. Rates provided are subject to change. Additional Add On Attractions Butchart Gardens $34 per person plus 5% GST- $30 for groups of 25 or more CPDBF SIGHTSEEING PACKAGES 3

4 SIGHTSEEING TOURS Contact Travel Masters at to set up your trip today. Please note that these tours may have group options available; we highly suggest Orca Spirit Adventures Whale Watching Covered Vessel - Victoria - $122.75pp On this three hour tour from Victoria, British Columbia, immerse yourself in the majestic beauty of the Pacific Ocean and its migrating orca whales. The Juan de Fuca and Haro Strait are renowned for their ample wildlife, including animals such as resident and transient killer whales, humpback whales, Minke whales, seals, sea lions and many marine birds to name a few! Orca Spirit Adventures is Victoria s largest whale watching company, offering you the city s original and premier whale watching experience. Every Orca Spirit whale watching tour is led by a certified marine naturalist, whose knowledge and passion for Vancouver Island s marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry. You will travel on board in the comfort of a luxury covered vessel with on-board bathrooms, complimentary hot drinks, snacks available for purchase, certified marine biologists, and indoor and outdoor viewing areas to experience the world s best location to view whales in the wild. The Juan de Fuca and Haro Straits are home to three Resident Orca (killer whale) pods, referred to as J, K, and L pods. Nearly 100 whales belong to these three pods, providing you ample opportunity to have your own close encounter of the deep. Other marine wildlife you may encounter include Dolphins porpoise, harbour porpoise, harbour and elephant seals, otters and many marine birds such as cormorants and bald eagles. There is also a chance of sighting humpback, Minke and gray whales! In our peak season, we boast a 95% success rate of spotting orca. During the shoulder season wildlife tours, there is the possibility of seeing Transient Killer whales, Humpback Whales and Minke Whales, however it s not quite peak season for the Resident Killer Whales, but there is always the possibility. We are incredibly lucky in this area of the world to have a wide range of wildlife to view year round including seals, sea lions, porpoises and sea birds just to name a few. By using hydrophones on our covered vessels you have the opportunity to listen to authentic whale songs. Covered vessel tours offer complimentary hot-chocolate, coffee, and tea; onboard bathrooms, certified marine biologist, and indoor and outdoor viewing. Our zodiac vessels are our tours recommended for the more wild at heart, letting the wind blow in your hair and be exposed to the true west coast elements in an open style, 12 passenger vessel. For all of our guests we offer complimentary shuttle pick up from all hotels in downtown Victoria. All tours are three hours in length and operate year round! CPDBF SIGHTSEEING PACKAGES 4

5 World s Best Food Truck Tour - Vancouver - $69.64pp 2 hours Start time: 11:00 AM Monday to Friday, 12:00 PM on Saturdays End time: 1:00 or 2:00 PM approximately. Others: Tour includes: food sample tastings. Vegetarian and pescetarian tastings available when requested at time of booking. Total walking is approximately 25 minutes, 1.6 km or 1 mile. Gratuities are included in final price. Have lunch with a difference and discover the world of Vancouver s food trucks. Take a tour that shows you the highlights of these mobile eateries that satisfy cravings for all kinds of food; from Indian and Chinese to hot dogs and pies, and learn how Vancouver has been transformed into the nation s gourmet food truck destination. Firstly, enjoy highly prized Berkshire pork hot dog slathered with secret sauce and topped with seaweed flakes at Japadog, the hot dog cart that has become the pride of Vancouver. Second stop is the food truck that is hailed as the best on the street by Top Chef Canada, Dale MacKay. Be amazed by how this compact diner has two built-in tandoor ovens producing the fluffiest Indian naan breads topped with butter chicken all day. Next, we head on over to a food truck that has been converted to make hot smoked wild salmon. Your guide will lead you down Vancouver s chic shopping street to the famed Vancouver Art Gallery before we arrive at EAT Chicken Wraps. Here, enjoy a delicious Hoisin Chicken Wrap and wash it down with a refreshing drink from Mom s Grilled Cheese. Make sure you don t leave Vancouver without experimenting with the vast selection of food trucks serving up some of the finest fare. This tour will introduce you to this diverse dining concept and is sure to be a mind-blowing lunch experience. You will not leave hungry! Beer and Food Brewery Tour - Vancouver - $94.49pp 4 hours Start time: 4:00 PM End time: 8:00 PM Minimum Age: 19 years old Meeting/pick-up point: Each tour departs from inside Waterfront Station at 601 West Cordova, located in Downtown near the hotel district and accessible by all forms of transportation. What could go better with a whole bunch of beer samples than a tasty meal? Along with a generous amount of beer samples, our Beer and Food Brewery Tours visit 3 breweries in 4 hours and include a full meal at the final stop of the evening. CPDBF SIGHTSEEING PACKAGES 5

6 Transportation is included via the Vancouver Brewery Tours van with a convenient downtown pick up/drop off at Waterfront Station that includes transportation to and from the breweries. While on tour, guests enjoy behind the scenes tours at each stop, learn about the brewing process and about the history and operations of each brewery before being treated to VIP seating and a generous amount of craft beer samples. A full meal is included at the final stop at Big Rock Brewery and Eatery from a custom menu designed just for our tours. At the end of the tour, each guest receives a free Vancouver Brewery Tours beer glass. What s included: At each pub we stop at, you ll receive a collection of different beers to try out A Full meal at the final stop of Big Rock Urban Brewery and Eatery Free Vancouver Brewery Tours beer glass Vancouver Brewery Tours Beer Tasting Journal Pick up, drop off and transportation to and from the breweries 3 brewery visits in 4 hours VIP seating and entrance Enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guides Behind the scenes brewery tours From grain to glass: an introduction to the brewing process A group photo will be ed to you after the tour Victoria and Butchart Gardens Tour - Victoria - $205.00pp 13.5 hours Start time: 9:00 AM End time: 10:30 PM Meeting/pick up point: Free pick-up and drop-off at most hotels in Vancouver and Burnaby. North Vancouver and Richmond incur a surcharge of $10/adult and $5/child for hotel pick-up/drop-off. End/drop off point: Same as starting point Cast off the bowlines and set sail into the Salish Sea to visit the sights of Vancouver Island, including the world-famous Butchart Gardens and Victoria, the stately capital of British Columbia. On the 90-minute cruise you can relax and admire the forested shores of the Gulf Islands. On a good day you might catch a glimpse of bald eagles soaring far overhead, or of mighty whales such as orcas, humpbacks and minkes travelling through the glassy waters. See why they call the Strait of Georgia a marine wonderland as you explore this pristine habitat. Drop anchor at Vancouver Island and then be transported at the captivating Butchart Gardens. This National Historic site of Canada features fifty-five acres of stunning floral show gardens, which will take your breath away no matter the time of year. The gardens are particularly known for the colours that shift throughout the year, from autumn s umber tones of aspens and maples to the CPDBF SIGHTSEEING PACKAGES 6

7 riotous shades of spring. Stroll around the hundred-year-old estate and admire the Tsartlip and Tsawout First Nations totem poles, the quiet tinkling streams in the Japanese garden and the scent of roses, honeysuckle and jasmine. After you have had ample time to soak up the peaceful atmosphere of Butchart Gardens, head to the beautiful Inner Harbour area in the city of Victoria. You re free to discover the grand legislative buildings, colourful Chinatown, the informative museums and the unique shops that Victoria has to offer before you wander back to your boat to return to Vancouver. Whistler and Shannon Falls - Whistler/Sea to Sky - $145.00pp 9 hours Start time: 8:30 AM End time: 6:30 PM Meeting/pick up point: Pick-ups from Vancouver and Richmond hotels. Please call 24 hours prior to tour to confirm pick up location and time. End/drop off point: Same as starting point NOTE: Please note that although admission is not included for the Peak2Peak Gondola, many guests are interested in this attraction. Revel in the natural beauty as you wind your way along the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler with a stop at Shannon Falls to feel the mist from the roaring water. Views of the surrounding snowcapped mountain peaks and Howe Sound s coastal fjord are brilliant. Explore the many shops and restaurants of Whistler Village and experience one of the many activities and attractions including the Aboriginal Cultural Museum where you can learn about Canada s First Nations People. After a full day in the mountains, sit back and relax on your return journey to Vancouver. Tour Features: Whistler Village - Browse through quaint village shops, walk along forest trails or just relax and enjoy the mountain scenery. Squamish Lil wat Centre and Museum in Whistler - A museum dedicated to the history, culture and art of the local First Nations (admission included). Shannon Falls - Walk to the base of Shannon Falls, the third highest waterfall in British Columbia. Stawamus Chief - The world s 2nd largest granite monolith, towering over the waters of the Howe Sound at 2,297 feet. Glacial Fjord - Canada s southernmost glacial fjord. Lions Gate Bridge - An iconic suspension bridge built in 1937 by the Guinness family noted for their accomplishments in brewing, banking, and politics. CPDBF SIGHTSEEING PACKAGES 7

8 Vancouver City and the Lookout - Vancouver - $78.00pp 4 hours Start/opening time: 10:00 AM. 8:30 AM pick up available Friday to Monday (subject to change). Meeting point/pick-up point: Free pick-up and drop off at most hotels in Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby. Delve into the delightful city of Vancouver during this comprehensive guided tour with plenty of downtime to experience the best spots and highlights of this coastal seaport. Located in British Columbia, Vancouver is a captivating mix of old and new, set like a jewel amidst breathtaking scenery. After introducing you to the downtown core including Canada Place, the waterfront and business district, this Deluxe Vancouver City Tour will drive through Vancouver s bustling shopping district - Robson Street. Enjoy stops in Stanley Park including the West Coast First Nations Totem Poles. At one thousand acres, Stanley Park is one of the largest urban parks in North America. It overlooks the waters of Burrard Inlet and presents impressive views of the downtown core and the North Shore Mountains. Continue your tour as you travel through the lively neighbourhood of the West End and past the beaches of English Bay. After heading over the historical Burrard Street Bridge, you ll spend time at one of the most vibrant spots in the city - Granville Island with its waterfront public market, unique shops, eateries, a minibrewery and fine arts studios. Glimpse the vibrant arts and sports areas on the way to the second largest Chinatown in North America. Travel back to where Vancouver got its start as you visit historic Gastown. End the tour on a high with a breathtaking ride to the top of The Lookout Tower in a glass elevator to take in the panoramic views of the lower mainland and coastal mountains. Grouse Mountain and Capilano Suspension Bridge Tour - North Vancouver - $156.00pp 6.5 hours Start/opening time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Starting point: Pick up from hotels in Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby. Pickups from North Vancouver and Richmond have a surcharge per adult and child. This fee is payable locally and it is subject to change. End point: Same as starting point Head out into Canada s endless backyard with this day trip to the Peak of Vancouver, Grouse Mountain and the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park. Cross Lions Gate Bridge and into the pristine North Shore Mountains. CPDBF SIGHTSEEING PACKAGES 8

9 Your first stop is Vancouver s first tourist attraction The Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park. Here you can cross the world s longest suspension footbridge, which hangs 70 metres above a spectacular river canyon, among the tops of the lofty Douglas firs. Guaranteed to get your heart racing, this exhilarating experience has been drawing brave visitors to the park since There s more to explore in the park. The Treetop Adventure is a series of smaller suspension bridges, giving you an opportunity to experience life in the canopy from a woodpecker or chipmunk s perspective. And for the ultimate perspective, the new cliffwalk attraction lets you hang out over the Capilano Canyon itself. This incredible walkway hugs the cliff face and offers 360 views of the gorge below. Then, push deeper into the rainforest to the Capilano Salmon Hatchery. Learn all about one of British Columbia s largest industries and the lifecycle of the West Coast salmon. In season you can even see them battling upstream to spawn. Your final destination is the Peak of Vancouver, Grouse Mountain. Take the Skyride up above the clouds to the top of the mountain, 3800 feet above the city of Vancouver. There s time to wander the trails, drink up the view and see the traditional chainsaw carvings. If you re lucky you might catch one of the seasonal events, such as lumberjack shows, sleigh rides or ice-skating. Your head will still be in the clouds long after you return to downtown Vancouver. Granville Island Market Tour - Vancouver - $69.64pp 2 hours Start/opening time: 10:30 AM End/closing time: 12:30 PM. Others: Vegetarian and pescetarian tastings available when requested at time of booking. Total walking is approximately minutes or 250 meters. Gratuities are included in final price. Get into the action and join us for a tour of Granville Island Market where your senses will come alive with the fresh, local, seasonal produce on offer. Be immersed into local life and for those who are lovers of food, art and culture, Granville Island will not disappoint. Rub elbows with Vancouver s local chefs as they too wander through the market looking for delicious treats. In the past, Granville Island was mainly an industrial area; however in recent times it has been highly acclaimed for shopping and has converted into a tourist hotspot. On the tour, you will be navigated passed a tantalising array of fine foods displayed by independent farmers and food artisans from Vancouver and beyond. Check out the cheese range and charcuterie, satisfy your sweet tooth with melt-in-the-mouth donuts and wash it down with world class coffee and chai. CPDBF SIGHTSEEING PACKAGES 9

10 Soak up the special atmosphere of the market as you make your way through the hustle and bustle and admire the lavish displays of seafood to warm baked goods and fruit. Don t worry, you don t have to resist everything on offer as a food sample tasting is included in the price. With this tour you will be immersed into the action in one of the most authentic ways to experience Vancouver. And what better way than with the promise of tasty treats? Vancouver Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour - Vancouver $48.00pp/1 day pass, $74.00pp/2 day pass Times of Operation: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Start/opening time: Every minutes Languages: Full commentary in English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean and Mandarin Starting point: The first bus leaves from stop 1 at the 321 Water Street near the Steam Clock End point: Same as starting point This flexible pass offers up the highlights of downtown Vancouver, including major attractions, and scenic points of interest. Choose to Hop-Off at any of the 20 plus stops, then Hop-On again to continue the tour. Take an up close and personal look at Vancouver s Urban Oasis, Stanley Park, have lunch at Granville Island, visit the historical Gastown or the trendy Yaletown, and donot forget Robson Street to do a little shopping! Highlights of the route include: English Bay, Stanley Park, Granville Island, Yaletown, Gastown, Chinatown, Robson Street, and the Entertainment District. CPDBF SIGHTSEEING PACKAGES 10

VANCOUVER PRIVATE SHORE EXCURSIONS

VANCOUVER PRIVATE SHORE EXCURSIONS Vancouver is a grand international city. Even if you re just passing through as you embark or disembark an Alaska cruise, we can make the transition from the airport