We are a group of 8 adults that enjoy the outdoors.  We are meeting in
Vancouver, BC and driving to Whistler for a 3 day stay then on to
Tofino for 3 days then back to Vancouver for the flight out.  This
will
all be around a July 4, 2003 date.  We already have hotel
reservations.
We are looking for outdoor things not to miss.  Specifically those
not listed in the usual travel guides.  We don't mind paying for
eco-tour
guides, etc.  Current wishes include fly fishing, a whale viewing
trip, day
hiking destinations, eating (i.e. good food locations (any and all
price ranges accepted)), wildlife viewing, geology, spas, scuba, easy
mountain bike, float plane and helecoptors tours (if worth it), 
and whatever else should not be missed in this area.

<Vacation activities in Whistler and Tofino.

Tla ook cultural adventures offers trips in traditional Nuu-chah-nulth
Dugout canoes.
Along with a tla-o-qui-acht first nation guide you paddle to Meares
island for an ancient rainforest/wild grocery walk. The guide will
show you the indigenous edible plant life. The trip costs $58.00.
A one day tour to Echachist island in the canoes. The guide leads you
through the forest, explaining the plant life and the history of the
area. The day ends on the beach with a barbecue of seafood including
wild salmon, crab and tsu-up(sea urchin) and, seasonal fruits and
salads. The six hour trip costs $140.00. For more information see
http://www.tlaook.com/tlaook-homeset.html

Whale watching tours are organised by the Whale Watching Museum. Tours
last for 2 ½ - 3 hours. Killer whales (orcas) and grey whales can be
seen. For more information see http://www.island.net/~whales/

Hiking
The Whale museum also offers a boat and hiking tour to hot springs.
The hike is approximately 2 kilometres long. The boat takes trip takes
about 1 ½ to 2 hours.
Seaside Adventures also offer hiking tours see
http://www.tofino-bc.com/


Sea planes
Tofino Air offer scenic plane trips offering great of the pacific
coastline, sea lion rocks, glacier, waterfalls, coastal caves and
more. For more information see http://www.tofinoair.ca/

Atleo River Air Service offer scenic flights. In addition they also
offer a rafting trip. You are taken upstream by plane and then paddle
five miles back down the river. For more information see
http://www.atleoair.com/adventures.html

Fly fishing
Claoquot Ventures provides guided freshwater fishing trips. You are
taken by plane to a remote location where you can fish for tropy
rainbow trout or cutthroat rainbow trout. For more information see
http://www.tofino-bc.com/

Wildlife watching
Raincoast Back Road Adventure provide wildlife watching trips where
you can see black bear, bald eagles and other native wildlife. For
more information see http://www.raincoastadventures.com/


Mountain biking 
Whistler has over 200 km of trails for all levels of skill. It costs
$35.00 for a day ticket.
See http://www.whistler-blackcomb.com/mountain/bike/index.asp A map of
the routes is given on
http://www.whistler-blackcomb.com/mountain/maps/bike_map.asp
Bikes can be rented from $14.95 per hour or $39.95 per day
http://www.whistler-blackcomb.com/mountain/rentals/bike.asp


Spas
Avello Spa & Health Club, located in Whistler village provides massage
therapies and aesthetic treatments. See http://www.whistlerspa.com/

Eating out.
Overview of restaurants in Whistler
http://www.whistler.com/whistlerlife/restaurants/index.php?inc=eveningRest.inc

The Aubergine Grill 
For authentic Canadian food visit The Aubergine Grill located in the
Westin Resort & Spa at the Base of Whistler Mountain. It offers
caribou strip loin harvested by Nunavut hunters from the Far North. 
Cornish game hen. Think Alberta veal tenderloin matched with a half
Maritime lobster tail and giant Digby scallops. They also offer a
selection of British Columbian wines.

Pointe Restaurant
Great ocean side location. Specialises in seafood. Selection of
pacific northwest wines.
http://www.wickinn.com/

The Sea Shanty Restaurant 
Specialises in locally caught seafood.
http://www.tofino-bc.com/

The Long Beach Lodge Resort
Simple food made from fresh local ingredients. Good views. 
http://www.longbeachlodgeresort.com/dining2.html>

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