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Canadian Rockies
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Canada's sublime Rocky Mountains have a majesty all their own. Join us in our annual quest for Lewis's Woodpecker, Townsend's Solitaire, Varied Thrush and so much more, as we cross from Calgary to Vancouver in one exhilarating tour!
Awesome, breathtaking, spectacular... Nothing can quite prepare first-time visitors to Canada for the sheer immensity and scenic grandeur of the sublime Rocky Mountains. Raging torrents, frequented by plump American Dippers, forge through rocky chasms where Cliff Swallows fly. Magnificent forests of pine and spruce clothe the slopes, providing a home to an array of colourful warblers, whilst a backcloth of ragged, snow-capped peaks soars ever higher towards the endless Canadian skies.
Our Rocky Mountains adventure begins at Calgary, in southern Alberta, on the eastern flank of this great faunal divide. From here we travel west to the superb Banff National Park, taking in the swirling cascades of Johnston Canyon and the evocative Vermilion Lakes. As we continue west through the higher Rockies to Kamloops, we shall encounter a different suite of birds, from Rock Wren and Varied Thrush to the tiny Calliope Hummingbird. The final leg of our journey sees us descend to the beautiful Pacific coast, to conclude our tour with a two-night stay in Vancouver, where British Columbia's remarkable 'temperate rainforest' tumbles down the Pacific slope to greet the sea. Chris Charlesworth lives in Kelowna (where we stay for two nights) and knows the area with an intimacy few can match. Accommodation: Hotels and motels are of good standard, all rooms with private facilities. Meals: All included in the price. Food is good, varied and plentiful. As is the norm across North America, some meals will be taken at local restaurants as many hotels lack restaurant facilities. Some lunches will be picnics. |
© Rebecca Nason
Common Loon
Price: £ 3,695
The price is per person and includes scheduled flights London-Calgary and Vancouver-London return; all accommodation and meals, ground transportation, all excursions, entry fees and permits, tips (15-20% expected in N America), airport taxes, map, bird checklist and services of the leader/s throughout.
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Walking: Easy. Always at a gentle pace, generally along well-marked trails and boardwalks. The ground is stony underfoot at times, so stout footwear necessary.
Maximum elevation: at Moraine Lake, we shall be birding up to around 2000m (6500ft). Ground Transport By air-conditioned minibus or people-carrier. Leader: Chris Charlesworth Numbers: Max. 14 clients
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