Why not try something new in Vancouver and Whistler in 2025? Viva Holidays has partnered with Destination Canada on two exclusive packages that will inspire your clients to visit Vancouver this year and experience the city nestled in nature.
With direct flights from Australia’s east coast to Vancouver, it’s the perfect launchpad for a city stay or a longer sojourn with Indigenous arts and culture, a world-class culinary scene, outdoor attractions, markets and hidden gems to stumble upon.
As a metropolitan city between the Pacific Ocean, Coast Mountains and lush rainforest, your clients really can experience it all in Vancouver with all the modern conveniences of a downtown stay.
Getting to Vancouver
Air Canada operates year-round, direct flights to Vancouver from Sydney and Brisbane and onwards with a choice of Economy, Premium Economy and Signature Class cabins.
Whether your clients opt to stay solely in the city or venture further to other parts of British Columbia, such as Whistler, or other provinces with seamless connections by air, rail or road, Vancouver makes the ideal bookend to their Canada holidays.
With almost 10 years’ experience selling Vancouver and Whistler, Viva Holidays Reservations Consultant Tahlia Pesick said British Columbia’s largest city is truly the gateway to Canada and Alaska as the start of many cruise or rail journeys.
“Vancouver is a vibrant city – surrounded by greenery with a world-class food scene. I recommend people have at least four nights pre- or post-tour in Vancouver as there is so much to do,” she said.
All about Vancouver and Whistler
Vancouver and Whistler are year-round destinations, but to enjoy fewer crowds, more access to popular attractions and pleasant crisp weather for exploring outdoors, Pesick advises to visit during the shoulder seasons.
“Spring in Whistler is so unique in that you can ski in the morning and ride bikes or play golf in the Valley in the afternoon,” she said.
“While autumn is a great time for bear viewing, ATV tours, relaxing at the Scandinave Spa and indulging in world-class dining.”
In Vancouver, Pesick’s top firsthand tips include spending an afternoon at Granville Market, walking along the Capilano Suspension Bridge and joining a hop-on, hop-off tour to see the other popular sights as well as divulging some local insights.
“If you ask for a ‘Lady in Red’ at the Fairmont Vancouver bar, the bartender will tell you about the ghost who haunts the hotel,” she adds.
6-day Discover Vancouver & Whistler
Equal parts indulgent and adventurous, this Sea to Sky package will evoke all your senses. It features Vancouver’s top natural attractions, such as treetop and city views from Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and Grouse Mountain, and urban diversions.
Then, let your spirit soar to new heights again in Whistler on zipline and ATV tours, keeping your eyes peeled for bears, bald eagles and even Sasquatch sightings and enjoying a stay amid the famous mountain resort peaks, trails and valleys.
Your package includes:
- 3 nights at the 5-star Pan Pacific Vancouver
- 2 nights at the 3.5-star Aava Whistler Hotel
- Vancouver City Tour, including Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
- Grouse Mountain admission
- 3-hour Zipline Adventure – Eagle Tour
- 3-hour Call of the Wild ATV Tour
- Scheduled transfer from Downtown Vancouver to Whistler
- Scheduled transfer from Whistler to Vancouver Airport
- From $2,615pp twin-share*
- Find out more here
5-day Vancouver City Stay
Stay in the Downtown sports and entertainment district in a bright and breezy One-Bedroom Deluxe Suite for proximity to all the action. Venture out and view all the city’s top attractions and landmarks at your leisure with a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing pass.
After your fill of city sights and urban delights, experience the natural side of the BC city from the water on a guided Zodiac small-boat trip from the harbour and around the surrounding coves, taking in waterfalls, granite cliffs and the iconic Swiash Rock.
Your package includes:
- 4 nights at the 3.5-star Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel
- Full daily breakfast
- 48-hour Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
- 3-hour Granite Falls Zodiac Tour
- From $1,369pp twin-share*
- Find out more here
Explore more British Columbia packages here.
The Canada package deets
For more inspiration and curated packages, head to Viva Holidays’ dedicated ‘Try Something New in Canada‘ campaign page or speak to your preferred travel agent.
Advisors, discover more about these Canada packages, including marketing assets and so much more, via Viva Holidays’ dedicated agent platform.
Ready to show your clients something new in Canada? Book them on these exclusive city packages, self-drives, rail journeys and escorted trips through Mango, Viva Holidays’ online reservation system for agents.
Agents can also book Air Canada airfares through Air Tickets or Express Tickets.
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