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Seattle, overlooking Washington’s Puget Sound, provides the jumping off
point for this Mini-Adventure in the Northwest corner of the USA and Canada.
We’ll cruise through the lovely San Juan Islands to Friday Harbor for a
night and a walk. Victoria, on the southeast tip of Vancouver Island,
beckons us for two nights, a wonderful walk, and a visit to Butchart
Gardens. Join us in the fall
of 2011 for an autumn Adventure in this delightful corner of Canada and the
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ARRIVE SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (D)
Seattle QueenAnne Hill NeighborhoodWalk 10 km, rated 2+
Travelers arrive into the Emerald City today anticipating a memorable Adventure through the pastoral autumn panoramas of the Pacific Northwest. Plan to arrive early in the
day so you can join us for a late afternoon welcome walk through the lovely Queen Anne Hill neighborhood with sweeping views of Elliot Bay, the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, and downtown Seattle. A "Get Acquainted" dinner is a perfect way to finish our first evening together.
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SEATTLE-SAN JUAN ISLAND, WASHINGTON (B)
Our day begins with a coach ride north to Anacortes on the Puget Sound. Here we'll catch a ferry bound for the San Juan Islands; our destination is Friday Harbor. Upon arrival, we'll check into our hotel, enjoy a lunch break in
this picturesque island village, then board our whale cruise boat for an expedition in search of killer whales-the fabled and formidable Orcas.
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SAN JUAN ISLAND-VICTORIA, B.C. (B)
San Juan Island Friday HarborWalk 11 km, rated 2
Today's walk route offers wonderful views of the Puget Sound waters from the coastline of San Juan Island, and provides walkers with ample opportunities for window- shopping in delightful Friday Harbor. This afternoon, we'll board our second ferry for a crossing over the Haro Strait to Victoria, provincial capital of British Columbia, Canada.
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ACTIVITIES IN VICTORIA (B)
Victoria Beacon Hill Walk 10 km, rated 1
We'll spend this morning on a walk that showcases Victoria highlights like the Inner Harbour, Fishermen's Wharf, and Beacon Hill Park. Following the walk, we'll visit the world- famous Butchart Gardens where over 1 million bedding plants of 700 varieties are planted each year. Back in Victoria this evening, enjoy your last opportunity to soak in the merry ol' England ambiance of this charming seaside city.
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VICTORIA—SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (BD)
This morning's final ferry ride takes us to the Canadian mainland. There, we'll journey south, crossing the border into Washington State for some more sightseeing in Seattle before our Farewell Dinner this evening.
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DEPART SEATTLE (B)
We say fond farewells this morning to walking friends new and old, and return home from Victoria & the San Juan Islands with a new appreciation for this blessed corner of creation!
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