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The highway draws us westward towards the city of Revelstoke with its historic downtown area, and Mount Revelstoke National Park. The area south of here, through the Columbias and Rocky Mountain Trench is famous for its ghost towns, museums, lakes and hot springs. Cycling south from Revelstoke, we arrive at Shelter Bay where a ferry takes us across Arrow Lake to Galena Bay. We continue onwards towards Nakusp. This small town, like so many others in the region originated when miners came looking for silver, lead and zinc which are abundant in the Columbias. At Halcyon Natural Hotsprings, you are treated to an unforgettable soak under the starts in the lakeside pools. The countryside is full of sweet smelling meadows surrounded by rolling hills. It is hard to imagine that the beauty will keep getting better and better, but it does. In Kaslo on the shore of Kootenay Lake lies one of the paddle steamers that used to ply the lake in the days prior to the railroad. Further south are the Ainsworth Hot springs and caves. At Balfour another ferry takes us to Kootenay Bay. Cycling alongside Kootenay Lake to Creston, an orchard and farming community, gives an ample opportunity to swim and sunbathe. The summer climate in the Kootenay Valley is much warmer than the alpine climate of Banff and provides cyclists a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the Kootenay's story book charm and natural splendor. This tour features the highlights of Alberta's and British Columbia's Rocky Mountains and 5 National Parks (Banff, Yoho, Glacier, Mt. Revelstoke and Kootenay).
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| Season: late June to early September |
| Requirements: Bikes and equipment (can be rented). |
| Suggested Clothing: Rain gear, warm clothing, hiking boots, extra shoes, hat, gloves. |
| Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate |
| Restrictions: We welcome all levels of riders on thes trips and we encourage you to set your own goals. With our unique support system and the lowest guide/guest ratio in the business we are able to adjust our trips to different fitness levels within the group. Whether you are looking for a relaxed scenic ride or if you want to test your physical limits, these trips are for you. To get the most out of your holiday we recommend that you engage in activities that maintain your overall fitness and ride as much as possible. |
| Maximum Number of People: 12 |
| Equipment Provided: Support vehicle and luggage transport, ferries and transfers, all National Park fees and permits. |
| Transportation: Trips begin and end in Banff, Alberta. |
| Accommodations: 5 nights accommodation in beautiful lodges and B&Bs |
| Meal Information: All meals included (5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4dinners, refreshments).
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| Guide Information: Professional guide services included for the entire trip. |
| Weather Information: Summer temperatures average from 10 to 25 degrees celsius. |
| Comments: Single supplement CAD$450.
Bike rental CAD$150. |
| Trip Duration |
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6 days
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$2295.00* per person
Based on double occupancy. June 29 - July 4, July 20-25, August 31-Sep 5, 2008 |
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*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax
If you have any questions or would like more information about a particular adventure, please email us.
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