Located on Vancouver Island Victoria is home to the world-famous Butchart Gardens and is the whale-watching capital of Canada. The alpine resort of Whistler is the gateway to the Blackcomb Mountain and the spectacular Peak-to-Peak Gondola. Drive along the magnificent Icefields Parkway and jump on board the Ice Explorer that will take you to the top of the Athabasca Glacier. Wind your way through the Rocky Mountains by train, admiring local wildlife and the immense firs that grace the route.