DESTINATIONS ROYAL VISIT CANADA LEFT:
Polar bear in Bella Bella
RIGHT: Haida Gwaii
ASK THE EXPERT
Adam Hanmer, travel trade manager, Destination Canada “The royal visit showcased wonderful
experiences and locations that are lesser known in the UK but are available to tourists. Haida Gwaii and Bella Bella in British Columbia offer a unique First Nations perspective and wildlife- viewing, while in the Okanagan, where the royals went wine tasting, anyone can follow in their footsteps and indulge in a sip or two en route. Yukon, meanwhile, was showcased as a great outdoor adventure destination. We hope the British public have been inspired by the scenery and the friendly welcome the royals received to discover what Canada has to offer.”
heritage and Canada’s oldest Chinatown. Add to that a pleasingly compact downtown, world-class gardens, and a thriving craft beer and cocktail scene. Royal route: The royals arrived by Harbour Air float plane, visited the Parliament Buildings and unveiled a new plaque at the cenotaph. They also helped sail a tall ship around the inner harbour, while Charlotte and George visited the Children’s Farm at Beacon Hill Park. What else: The newly-renovated Fairmont Empress Hotel on the harbour is hosting royal afternoon teas featuring creations by former royal pastry chef Darren McGrady. How to sell: Either added as a two or three-day stopover to a Vancouver itinerary, or part of a cruise, Victoria can also be part of a Vancouver Island
Clients can immerse themselves in Haida culture and see an abundance of wildlife from whales to bears
self-drive loop taking in surf town Tofino, or heading up north to visit the islands of Haida Gwaii or the Great Bear Rainforest area.
w HAIDA GWAII Famed as Canada’s Galapagos Islands, the archipelago of Haida Gwaii was formerly known as the Queen Charlottes until 2009. Approximately
half of its population is Haida First Nations. Haida Gwaii consists of two main islands and some 150 smaller ones, many of which are protected as a National Park reserve and Haida Heritage site. Royal route: Will and Kate learned about the area’s First Nations culture, paddled a traditional Haida canoe, visited the Haida Heritage Centre – a cultural centre and museum – and took a fishing trip to catch some of the area’s legendarily fine salmon and halibut. What else: Incredible conservation and ecological tourism opportunities await visitors to these remote islands, with a chance to immerse themselves in Haida culture and see an abundance of wildlife from whales to bears. How to sell: Package with stops in Victoria or Vancouver to clients
64
travelweekly.co.uk 20 October 2016
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84
