Yoho National Park
- Park created in 1886
- Common species that roam the park include wolf packs, elk, cougar, grizzly bear, and the American black bear
- Because the park is located in the Canadian Rockies, it consists of sedimentary rock, with numerous fossil deposits
- Some of the fossils date back to 508 million years old
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Emerald Lake
- Basin that traps storms, causing frequent rain and snow
- The moisture combined with the lake’s low elevation produces unique flora
- The vivid turquoise water is caused by powdered limestone
Mount Robson Provincial Park
- Park located in the Canadian Rockies, created in 1913
- Named after Mount Robson, the highest point in the Rockies
- Contains rare and endangered specials, mountain peaks, glaciers, lakes, waterfalls, canyons, limestone caves, and fossils
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Stanley Park
- Public park almost entirely surrounded by the waters of Vancouver Harbour and English Bay
- Originally used by the indigenous peoples for thousands of years before British Columbia was colonized by the British during the 1858 Fraser Canyon Gold Rush
- Most of the manmade structures present in the park were built between 1911-1937
Pacific Crest Trail
- Long-distance hiking and equestrian trail
- Trail goes from British Columbia to the border of California and Mexico
- Passes through 25 national forests and 7 national parks
Chesterman Beach
- Soft sandy, breezy beach on the west coast
Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad
- Model railroad with 1,900 houses and 19,000 hand painted little people
- Modeled after European style towns
Costs
all flights $271
food $35/day x 10 days = $350
hotel $103/day x 9 days = $927
tickets (all attractions) $28
TOTAL for whole itinerary $1,576
