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Hastings House & Whistler

Discover Salt Spring Island and Whistler, BC

Features 3 nights on Salt Spring Island and in Whistler including private transfers and chartered seaplane flights

Rate per Person: CAD $5270.00, based on 2 people, double occupancy, peak summer season departure; please inquire about shoulder season pricing

Experience a tranquil island retreat and a mountain resort adventure all within one week. Spend 3-nights in a magnificent suite on Salt Spring Island, followed by 3-nights at the famous Fairmont Chateau Whistler. To maximize your time in these destinations, we have arranged private charter seaplane and sedan transfers.

Day 1 – Vancouver / Ganges on Salt Spring Island

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Today’s inclusions:

Driver airport Meet & Greet

Private sedan transfer from the Main Terminal of Vancouver International Airport to the South Terminal including driver gratuities

Private chartered Cessna seaplane flight to Ganges on Salt Spring Island

Hotel shuttle from the Ganges Harbour dock to Hastings House

Overnight in Farmhouse East or West at Hastings House

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Upon arrival at Vancouver Airport your driver will greet you and transfer you to Vancouver Airport’s South Terminal, where you will board your private charter Cessna seaplane for a scenic 40-minute flight over the Gulf Islands to Salt Spring Island. Upon arrival at Ganges Harbour, a representative from Hastings House will be there to greet you and transfer you to the inn.

You will spend the next three nights at Hastings House, located in a uniquely pastoral setting. Its casual elegance, fine cuisine and ideal location in the beautiful Gulf Islands make Hastings House one of the most romantic destinations in British Columbia.

The twenty-five acre seaside estate features five tastefully restored cottages and two newly constructed buildings amid gardens and fruit trees. Your Farmhouse Suite is a two-storey historic oceanfront premier suite. The lower floor sitting room features an open brick fireplace, queen sleeper sofa, and full bathroom with large soaking tub and private porch; upstairs is a king bed and full bathroom.

Hastings House’s excellent cuisine can be credited to European trained Executive Chef Marcel Kauer and to his selection of the freshest seafood, produce and game available. Cocktails are served in the living room before dinner, and on the patio in fine weather. Enjoy intimate fireside dining, casual dining in the Verandah next to the living room, or for special occasions, the Manor dining room. The wine list features notable British Columbia wines, as well as fine selections from around the world.

Day 2 – Sea Kayaking

Today’s inclusions:

Wake-up hamper basket at your door and full breakfast in your room at Hastings House including gratuities

Private Kayaking Tour (4-hours) including gourmet box lunch and guide gratuities

Overnight in Farmhouse East or West at Hastings House

This morning you will awake to find a hamper basket with steaming coffee or tea and freshly baked muffins delivered to your door. Then enjoy a full English breakfast in the Dining Room.

Following breakfast, you will take a short stroll into the little town of Ganges, to the harbour, where you will explore the beauty of the island from the water. Salt Spring Island is a paddler's paradise. Mild climate, sheltered waters and easy access make this one of the most desirable paddling and sailing destinations in Canada. Enjoy a 3-hour private kayaking tour. After meeting with your private guide and receiving some instruction, you will paddle with your guide along the chain of islands in Ganges Harbour to the beautiful shell covered Chocolate Beach on Third Sister Island. Here you will take a short hike on to a beautiful lookout. Enjoy the fascination of the intertidal marine life and the beautiful sandstone rock formation and interesting bird life. Kayakers often view marine life such as seals, sea lions, porpoise, and otters or view an abundance of unique sea birds like great blue herons, eagles, oyster catchers, swans, harlequin ducks, and more, right from your kayak. Included in your half day excursion is a picnic lunch.

The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure or you may decide to indulge in a spa treatment before dinner.

Tonight you may prefer to have an in-suite fireside supper, very romantic. Ask us how.

Day 3 – Salt Spring Island at Leisure

Today’s inclusions:

Wake-up hamper basket at your door and full breakfast in your room at Hastings House including gratuities

Overnight in Farmhouse East or West at Hastings House

This morning you will awake to find a hamper basket with steaming coffee or tea and freshly baked muffins delivered to your door. Then enjoy a full English breakfast in the Dining Room.

Following breakfast you will have the full day to enjoy the numerous natural and cultural activities on Salt Spring Island at your leisure. There is a lot to explore and discover on the island. Visit the charming town of Ganges (population 5000), only a 10-15 minute walk from the inn, full of artisans, craftspeople, quaint shops, giftshops, art galleries and beautiful harbor views. Visit local beaches or go on an afternoon hike.

There are dozens of hiking trails to choose from, ranging in the level of challenges. You may decide to rent a car for the day to explore Salt Spring. It takes approximately two hours to drive the perimeter of this small island, and you can take a self-guided art gallery tour to visit the 36 artists’ galleries throughout the island and in Ganges, many in their own quaint homes!

Day 4 – Salt Spring Island / Whistler

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Today’s inclusions:

Wake-up hamper basket at your door and full breakfast in your room at Hastings House including gratuities

Hotel shuttle from Hastings House to the Ganges Harbour dock

Private chartered Cessna seaplane flight to Green Lake in Whistler

Private sedan transfer from the Green Lake dock to the Fairmont Chateau Whistler including driver gratuities

Overnight in a Fairmont Gold One-Bedroom Suite at Fairmont Chateau Whistler

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This morning you will awake to find a hamper basket with steaming coffee or tea and freshly baked muffins delivered to your door. Then enjoy a full English breakfast in the Dining Room.

Following breakfast a Hastings House representative will transfer you to the Ganges Harbour seaplane terminal, where you will board your private charter Cessna for a scenic flight from Salt Spring Island to Whistler Resort.

Your seaplane will land on Green Lake, at the Nicklaus North Golf Course near Whistler. Your driver will be waiting to transfer you from here to the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort, your home away from home for the next three nights.

The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is located at the foot of Blackcomb Mountain, an easy stroll away from Whistler Village and steps from the ski lifts. The 558 guest room hotel has all the charm and style of other Canadian Pacific chateaux built earlier in the century, but is a modern structure.

Relax in the lap of luxury, as you enjoy the upgraded amenities and service included with your Fairmont Gold Junior Suite accommodation. The Fairmont Gold experience at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is designed to offer the discriminating traveler added amenities and personalized attention. Located on the 8th and 9th floors of the hotel, Fairmont Gold provides a private check-in and check-out (8th floor), a private concierge service, and a beautiful Fairmont Gold Lounge. Furnished in an elegant alpine decor, the lounge offers Fairmont Gold guests a daily complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, afternoon appetizers and an honor bar. Relax in front of the wood-burning fireplace on comfortable sofas and easy chairs, with daily newspaper and magazine selections. All Fairmont Gold guest rooms offer business facilities, complimentary shoeshine and nightly turndown service.

Your Fairmont Gold One-Bedroom Suite feature a comfortable bedroom and a separate sitting room complete with gas fireplace and a four-piece marble bathroom with a one-person jetted tub. The separate living room provides both privacy and comfort. These room have one queen bed with a 3/4 size sofa bed and are 520 sq. ft. in size with a woodland or Rainbow Mountain view.

Day 5 – Whistler at Leisure / Bear Viewing

Today’s inclusions:

Deluxe Continental breakfast in the Fairmont Gold Lounge

Bear Viewing Tour (3-hours)

Overnight at Fairmont Chateau Whistler in a Fairmont Gold Junior Suite

This morning you will enjoy a deluxe Continental breakfast served in the Fairmont Gold Lounge. Then spend the day at leisure enjoying the numerous activities available from your hotel. You may decide to take in a round of golf at the Chateau Whistler Golf Club, or indulge in a pampering treatment at Vida Wellness Spa. This full service spa features 14 treatment rooms, including massage and Shiatsu therapy rooms, hydrotherapy services, skin-care rooms and a skin and beauty analysis centre. In addition, your hotel features an indoor/outdoor pool, state of the art fitness centre, whirlpool baths, saunas and steam rooms.

Tonight you will enjoy a 3-hour Bear Watching Tour. Whistler Blackcomb is home to several black bear families. Local bear researcher, Michael Allen, has been conducting research for more than 10 years and is the local authority on black bears. Tonight you will join Michael Allen or other guides on your tour. Rising above Whistler Village are the vast coastal hemlock-cedar forests of the Whistler/Blackcomb ski area. These forests interspersed with ski trails provide diverse food and shelter for some 50 black bears. Experience the pristine views of wildlife, glacial peaks and memorable sunsets in a 4x4 vehicle. Travel through deep old growth coastal hemlock-cedar forests, visit active bear dens, daybeds and feeding sites. Witness evening play between a mother and her cubs during your tour.

Day 6 – Whistler at Leisure

Today’s inclusions:

Deluxe continental breakfast in the Fairmont Gold Lounge

Overnight in a Fairmont Gold One-Bedroom Suite at Fairmont Chateau Whistler

This morning you will enjoy a deluxe Continental breakfast in the Fairmont Gold Lounge at your hotel. Then spend the day at leisure enjoying the numerous activities that Whistler has to offer.

Consistently voted North America's no. 1 ski and adventure destination, the European styled Whistler Village is nestled at the base of the world renowned Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. You will revel in the charm of Whistler's enchanting pedestrian only village, alive with festive entertainment, intriguing shops, cozy bistros and gourmet restaurants. Choose from a bounty of recreational activities with unlimited options. In the summer, experience a world of lush emerald greens - tranquil forests, alpine trails, and manicured fairways. Summer activities include world-class golf, white water rafting, jet boating, heli-hiking, mountain biking, ATV tours, Hummer Tours, fishing and the adrenaline based Ziptrek Ecotours.

Day 7 – Whistler / Vancouver / Departure

Today’s inclusions:

Deluxe continental breakfast in the Fairmont Gold Lounge

Private sedan transfer from the Fairmont Chateau Whistler to the Green Lake dock

Private chartered Cessna seaplane flight to the South Terminal at Vancouver International Airport

Private sedan transfer from the South Terminal to the Main Terminal at Vancouver International Airport including driver gratuities

Your Western Canada vacation has come to an end. Your driver will be waiting for you in front of the hotel, ready to drive you to Green Lake for your private charter seaplane transfer to Vancouver. From there another vehicle will take you to Vancouver International Airport, only minutes away. Have a safe trip home!

Please contact one of our travel planners.