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Salmon Arm

Wednesday, November 5

2:00 to 4:00

Comfort Inn

1090 22nd Street NE

Salmon Arm, BC

In Partnership with Marlin Travel

RSVP 250-832-9481

Kamloops

Tuesday, October 28

1:30 to 3:30

St Andrews Presbyterian

Church

1136 6th Ave

Kamloops, BC

RSVP 250-374-0831

Kelowna

Wednesday, October 29

1:30 to 3:30

Christ Evangelical

Lutheran Church

2091 Gordon Drive

Kelowna, BC

RSVP 250-762-3435

Vernon

Thursday, October 30

1:30 to 3:30

Village Green Hotel

4801 27th Street

Vernon, BC

RSVP 250-545-9197

Penticton

Tuesday, November 4

1:30 to 3:30

Days Inn Penticton River-

side Conference Centre

152 Riverside Rd.

Penticton, BC

RSVP 250-493-1255

Full tour itineraries can be found online at www.wellsgraytours.com or at your local office.

All tours include coach and/or air transportation, accommodation, knowledgeable tour

director, and luggage handling, unless otherwise indicated.

Tours depart from Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton and communities

between. Depending on the individual tour routing and number of people in a location,

additional pick up points may be available or added.

Refer to each individual tour brochure for payment and cancellation policies.

GST charged where applicable.

Single and triple fares are available on most tours.

Travel Wholesaler License: Kamloops 178, Vernon 655, Kelowna 588, Penticton 924

GREETINGS FRIENDS

Fall is in the air, as summer ends and autumn comes, the days get shorter and shorter, and

yes it’s jacket time again! But if you crave warmth and new adventures, we have lots of

exciting Christmas tours, theatre tours, and winter get-aways planned for the fall and win-

ter season. If a particular destination interests you, call your nearest Wells Gray office or

booking agent for details. Remember to book early so that you have access to the early

booking discounts. The Wells Gray Team

Stay Informed Wells Gray Tours provides tour policies on every tour itinerary. This information varies slightly

for each tour and addresses specific items pertaining to each tour such as payments, dis-

counts, cancellation policies, fare changes, insurance and activity levels. Please be sure to

read this area carefully and call your local office with any questions. We want your tour ex-

perience to be exceptional from the moment you book.

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OFFICE HOURS

Kamloops 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Vernon 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Kelowna 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Penticton 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Closed holidays & weekends

AMERICAN THANKSGIVING IN SPOKANE $885 pp double $1095 single

4 days - November 27, 2014

LEAVENWORTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTING $695 pp double $865 single

4 days - December 1, 2014

EXCITING NEW TOUR JUST RELEASED!

EXPLORING BC’S WEST COAST BY SAILBOAT $6275 pp double

9 days - July 27, 2015 singles are not available

discounts up to $100 pp

This 8-day voyage operates one-way from Prince Rupert to Bella Bella in order to access

some of the most remote and wild areas of the British Columbia coast. The Great Bear Rain-

forest is the largest remaining area of temperate rainforest in the world. There are several

routes along the ‘Inside Passage’ and we will weave our way south along different chan-

nels, guided by the wildlife, weather and group interests. The geography ranges from the

towering Coast Mountains with waterfalls cascading thousands of feet, to large coastal is-

lands such as Pitt, Campania and Princess Royal, and right out to the low-lying islands bor-

dering Hecate Strait. You will sail in comfort on board the Island Odyssey which is a private

charter, just for WGT customers. The ship features 6 private cabins, 3 shared bathrooms with

2 hot showers, a comfortable salon with a natural history library, and a well-equipped gal-

ley. On deck, the large deckhouse provides a comfortable spot to watch for wildlife.

Call

for

availability!

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CHRISTMAS AT HARRISON & VANCOUVER $1295 pp double $1560 single

5 Days — December 22, 2014 This tour stays one night at Harrison Hot Springs Resort with time to take in the healing hot springs and spa.

We dine in the lovely Copper Room featuring a three-course menu, followed by entertainment and

dancing with Patsy B. and the Lefties. A professional dance instructor, Adam Hanna, is exclusive to Wells

Gray clients as a dance partner and can offer ballroom dancing tips. We then head to Vancouver and

stay 3 nights at the Fairmont Waterfront, one of Vancouver’s most luxurious downtown hotels.

CHRISTMAS IN SEATTLE $1330 pp double $1675 single

6 Days — December 22, 2014 This holiday tour spends one night at the lovely Harrison Hot Springs Resort with its fabulous pools, wonder-

ful spa and elegant dining room featuring a three-course menu, followed by entertainment and dancing

with Patsy B. and the Lefties. We then head to Lynnwood, where we settle into one of our most popular

hotels, the Embassy Suites, for four nights. This tour also features two fabulous plays: Tchaikovsky’s The Nut-

cracker with the incredible dancing of Pacific Northwest Ballet and A Christmas Story The Musical.

CHRISTMAS IN VICTORIA $1525 pp double $1795 single

6 Days — December 23, 2014 Christmas in Victoria is an annual tradition for Wells Gray Tours. We have stayed at Chateau Victoria for

many years and our guests love the Christmas décor and spirit. All rooms are one-bedroom suites. The

hotel has a fine location near the corner of Burdett and Douglas, close to the Inner Harbour and Legisla-

tive Buildings. Highlights for Christmas 2014 include a reception with entertainment by the Victoria Oper-

atic Society, a dinner theatre at Oak Bay Beach Hotel, the Christmas Lights Festival at Butchart Gardens,

and Crazy for You at Gateway Theatre. Some wonderful meals are planned including Christmas Dinner in

the Blue Crab at the Coast Harbourside Hotel, Christmas Brunch at Vista 18 atop the Chateau, and Box-

ing Day Afternoon Tea at Abkhazi Garden Teahouse.

NEW YEAR’S ON CATALINA ISLAND $2775 pp double $3470 single

9 days - December 29, 2014 For New Year’s 2014, Wells Gray Tours is offering a unique event on Santa Catalina Island off the coast of

California. We fly to Los Angeles and ride the 1-hour fast ferry to Catalina Island. The Wrigley Gum Com-

pany bought the island in 1919 and has carefully controlled its development for the past century. In 1975,

88% of the island was deeded to the Catalina Island Conservancy, founded by the Wrigleys, and it still

protects the island today. About 3,700 people live on Catalina, almost all in the island’s only town, Ava-

lon. Its cobblestone streets are narrow, quaint and winding. This tour stays 4 nights at the waterfront Pavil-

ion Hotel in Avalon. Activities include a drive to the island’s interior, a culinary walking tour, the Wrigley

Botanical Gardens, and a tour of the Art-Deco Casino built in 1929 (this was not a casino for gambling;

the name is from the Italian language meaning “gathering place”). For New Year’s Eve, we attend the

gala at the Casino and relive olden days when 6,000 people gathered in its ballroom for the dances.

NEW YEAR’S IN VANCOUVER $590 pp double $690 single

3 days - December 31, 2014 Start the new year right with two shows and a birds eye view of our nation. Our accommodation for two

nights is at the Century Plaza Hotel, located downtown on Burrard Street, two blocks from the shopping

mecca of Robson street. On this tour we visit Fly Over Canada for a coast to coast breathtaking aerial

journey through the latest in virtual flight ride technology. Then on New Year’s Eve enjoy a party in the

lounge of the Hotel and celebrate the arrival of 2015! The first show we see is Crazy for You — a toe-

tapping good time as New York in the 1930s swings to life in this high-octane musical. Between the hijinx

and hilarity, you’ll be humming along to memorable songs like I Got Rhythm and Nice Work if You Can

Get It. The second show, Salute to Vienna has been billed as the world’s greatest New Year’s concert.

For over 60 years, the Vienna Philharmonic's “Neujahrskonzert” broadcast has thrilled 1.2 billion people

annually around the globe – a joyous celebration of the musical legacy of Johann Strauss Jr. In 1995,

concert producers, Attila and Marion Glatz, presented their first Salute to Vienna in Toronto and it was

modelled carefully after the original.

2014 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S TOURS

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2015 SHOW TOURS

CINDERELLA & CAROUSEL IN SEATTLE $850 pp double $1050 single

4 days - February 27, 2015

Two great Rodgers & Hammerstein shows in one long weekend

From the creators of The Sound of Music, Oklahoma! and The King and I come two other fabulous shows: Cin-

derella is the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on

the classic tale. This lavish production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all

the moments you love — the pumpkin, the glass slipper and the masked ball. Get transported back to your

childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s most beloved songs including In My Own Little

Corner, Impossible/It’s Possible and Ten Minutes Ago in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience. Cin-

derella was composed in 1957 and this 2013 revival is getting rave reviews. Carousel was Rodgers and Ham-

merstein’s second musical, produced in 1945. A tempestuous love story told with heart-breaking tenderness,

Carousel follows the passionate romance between carnival barker Billy Bigelow and the sweet mill worker Julie

Jordan. After his untimely death, Billy is given one day – a final chance to redeem his life – and returns to the

wife and daughter he left behind to make things right. You’ll be swept away by such cherished songs as If I

Loved You, June Is Bustin’ Out All Over, and You’ll Never Walk Alone. Time Magazine named Carousel the Best

Musical of the 20th Century in 1999.

WASHINGTON WINES & THEATRE $995 pp double $1250 single

5 days - March 25, 2015 discounts up to $60 pp

Featuring the revival of the musical, Camelot Camelot tells the story of King Arthur who rules his kingdom with new ideals, bringing peace to a troubled land.

The celebrated score includes the classics “If Ever I Would Leave You,” “The Simple Joys of Maidenhood,” and

the title song “Camelot.” This tour also offers excitement for your taste buds! You will savour delicious wines from

Lake Chelan Winery, a four-course dinner with wine and food pairing at Tsillan Cellars Winery, a gourmet dinner

at Patsy Clark’s Mansion and an orchard ride at Orondo Cider Works with cider sampling and donuts. MAMMA MIA IN SEATTLE $790 pp double $995 single

4 days - March 27, 2015

Two Seattle musical comedies in one long weekend

Theatre is a great way to celebrate the full range of human emotion, and our two shows on this tour focuses on

the lighter side. Mamma Mia is a truly uplifting experience that will make you laugh and cry and jump for joy.

The show features ABBA's greatest hits woven into three wonderful love stories: a young girl about to be mar-

ried; her mother about to confront the past; and the best love story of all – the audience with the cast! This

heartwarming and hilarious tale includes over 20 classic ABBA songs including Dancing Queen; Knowing Me,

Knowing You; Money, Money, Money; SOS and of course the title song Mamma Mia. You will quite literally be

dancing in the aisles! No Way to Treat a Lady is a musical comedy thriller about a publicity-crazed actor turned

serial-killer. It is based on William Goldman’s best-selling novel in 1964 that became a renowned movie starring

Rod Steiger, Lee Remick and George Segal, then a Broadway musical in 1996. With a devilish blend of humour,

romance, and murder, No Way To Treat A Lady is an exciting cat-and-mouse game complete with befuddled

detectives, meddling mothers, and glamorous socialites.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA IN SEATTLE $595 pp double $750 single

3 days - May 8, 2015 (Interior North), May 9,2015 (Interior South) discounts up to $30 pp

The Phantom Returns to Seattle

One of the most famous musicals of all time, The Phantom of the Opera, was created by composer Andrew

Lloyd Webber and lyricists Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe. It opened at Her Majesty's Theatre in London in

1986 with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman in the leading roles. The Broadway production at New York’s

Majestic Theatre opened in 1988 and is still playing 26 years later, making it the longest running Broadway show

in history with over 10,500 performances. It is estimated that over 130 million people have seen the show in 27

countries and the box office gross world-wide stands at $5.6 billion. It has won over 50 awards including the

Laurence Olivier and Evening Standard Award for Best Musical, seven Tony Awards, seven Drama Desk Awards

and three Outer Critic Circle Awards. The touring production coming to Seattle has been hailed by critics as

“bigger and better than ever before”. It boasts many exciting special effects including the show’s legendary

chandelier, the burning stage, floating candelabras, the paddle across the lake, plus new lighting designs, new

staging and new choreography. The beloved story and thrilling score will be performed by a cast and orches-

tra of 52, making this Phantom one of the largest on tour.

WINTER ESCAPES IN BC

LONG BEACH STORM WATCHING $995 pp double $1250 single 5 Days — February 15, 2015

Long Beach is known for its wild winter storms. A pleasant winter experience is to snuggle up to a

warm fire and watch the rain and wind lash the hotel windows. More intrepid travellers bring lots of

warm and waterproof clothes and enjoy the weather outdoors. There is time to stroll the lovely

beach and bay at the Tin Wis Resort, but we also take you to Long Beach at Pacific Rim National

Park and to Amphitrite Lighthouse in Ucluelet to watch the waves roll in. Unfortunately, Wells Gray

Tours cannot guarantee that you will witness a thrilling west coast storm. The 2014 group

experienced wet weather, but Tofino was the warmest place in Canada in 2011!

KOOTENAYS HOT SPRINGS $895 pp double $1120 single 5 Days — February 23, 2015 discounts up to $50 pp

The Kootenays region is known for many incredible wonders, one of which is the great variety of hot

springs. February is a beautiful time to admire the winter wonderland of this area. Soaking up the

snowy mountain scenery from the warmth of a steaming outdoor pool is nothing short of magical.

This tour visits three hot springs: Fairmont, Radium and Ainsworth. Accommodation is right next to the

hot pools at Fairmont for two nights and Ainsworth for two nights. Just bring your swim suit and be

prepared to relax. Customers on the 2014 tour said they wanted more time to enjoy the hot pools, so

this tour has an extra night at Ainsworth Hot Springs. An historic tour of Nelson with a local guide has

also been added.

At a glance . . . Day 1 Richmond, BC

> Fairmont Vancouver

Airport Hotel

Day 2-3 Tofino, BC

> Tin Wis Resort

Day 4 Chemainus, BC

> Best Western Chemainus

Inn

Highlights . . . Short walk among the towering trees at Cathedral

Grove

2 nights at Tin Wis Resort which has a magnificent setting

beside Mackenzie Beach

Lunch and shopping in Tofino

Time to beachcomb and view tidal pools at Pacific Rim

National Park

Enjoy the spectacle of big waves hitting the point near

Amphitrite Lighthouse

Leisurely morning and lunch in Parksville

Sumptuous buffet dinner and ticket for the show at the

Chemainus Theatre (show TBA)

9 meals included

At a glance . . . Day 1-2 Fairmont Hot Springs, BC

> Fairmont Hot Springs

Resort

Day 3-4 Ainsworth , BC

> Ainsworth Hot Springs

Resort

Highlights . . . Enjoy a private hot pool close to your room at Fairmont

Hot Springs Resort, and soak up the mineral rich water

Bathe in Canada’s largest hot springs pool with a water

temperature of 103 degrees F at Radium Hot Springs

Ride the “longest free ferry in the world” over to Balfour

on the Kootenay Lake ferry

Soak in the hot pools overlooking Kootenay Lake at

Ainsworth Hot Springs, the horseshoe-shaped cave is the

hottest at 114 degrees F, and the lounging pool averages

96 degrees

Plunge into the cold pool

Stop for lunch in historic Greenwood

10 meals included

TEXAS WINTER ESCAPE $5250 pp double $6995 single

31 Days — January 27, 2015 discounts up to $250 pp

At a glance . . . Day 1 Pasco, WA

Day 2 Boise, ID

Day 3 Salt Lake City, UT

Day 4 Moab, UT

Day 5-6 Albuquerque, NM

Day 7 Roswell, NM

Day 8 Fort Stockton, TX

Day 9-11 San Antonio, TX

Day 12-15 Corpus Christi, TX

Day 16-19 South Padre Island, TX

Day 20-21 Kerrville, TX

Day 22-23 Alpine, TX

Day 24-25 Tucson, AZ

Day 26 Laughlin, NV

Day 27 Visalia, CA

Day 28 Redding, CA

Day 29 Canyonville, OR

Day 30 Lynnwood, WA

Highlights . . . Visit the Historic Oregon Trail, which offers living history,

demonstrations, interpretive programs

Overnight in Salt Lake City, and hear the world-famous

Mormon Tabernacle Choir of over 360 members

Arches National Park, featuring the world’s finest

collection of natural rock arches

Trip to Santa Fe and Palace of Governors

Visit the New Mexico Museum of Natural History; Old

Town Roswell, and the UFO Museum

Carlsbad Caverns

Spend 3 nights in the lively city of San Antonio

Stroll through the iconic Alamo

Visit the coastal city of Corpus Christi

Step-on guide tour around Corpus Christi and stop at

USS Lexington

Enjoy the Texas Aquarium, and Museum of Science &

History

Tour of gigantic King Ranch

Locally guided tour of Big Bend National Park

Board the Amtrak train and ride from Alpine to Tucson

Spend a night in Laughlin

43 meals included

Texas is a wonderful winter escape for Canadians, featuring a variety of scenery, intriguing history,

exciting cities and delightful cuisine. It is the second-largest U.S. state by both area and population.

The name means "friends" or "allies" in the local native language. Texas is bordered by Mexico to the

south, New Mexico to the west, Oklahoma to the north, and Louisiana to the east. Texas has an area

of 268,820 square miles and a population of 25.1 million residents. So, don your cowboy hat and

boots and join us to discover the stories of the settlement of the west and the fascinating characters

who built this land. They are stories of determination and hardship, laughter and music, fellowship

and community. Yee-haw!

2015 WINTER GET-AWAYS

Discover the art of rejuvenation at the remarkable Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa. Located in the

Coast Mountains and nestled on the southern shore of Harrison Lake, this lovely hotel has been

welcoming guests to relax and enjoy for over 125 years. With 5 indoor and outdoor natural mineral

hot springs pools, plus the Healing Springs Spa, there is something to please everyone. Two evenings

you will dine in elegance in the lovely Copper Room with entertainment and dancing with Patsy B.

& the Lefties one night and the Jones Boys on the other night. One day is free for spa appointments

and relaxing as you wish. Another day offers several attractions in the Fraser Valley such as

Westminster Abbey at Mission, Stave Falls Powerhouse and Kilby Store Historic Site. An extra day has

been added to this traditional three-day tour to ensure that the 2015 tour is a wonderful leisurely

experience.

HARRISON HOT SPRINGS RETREAT $765 pp double $955 single 4 Days — March 2, 2015 discounts up to $40 pp

WINTER JAUNT TO CALIFORNIA $3855 pp double $5165 single

21 Days — January 28, 2015 discounts up to $200 pp

At a glance . . . Day 1 Renton, WA

> Quality Inn

Day 2 Newport, OR

> Elizabeth Street Inn

Day 3 Eureka, CA

> Best Western Humboldt

Day 4-5 San Francisco, CA

> Holiday Inn Fisherman’s

Wharf

Day 6-7 Santa Barbara, CA

> Best Western Pepper Tree

Inn

Day 8-9 Ventura, CA

> Crowne Plaza

Day 10-12 San Diego, CA

> Embassy Suites Hotel

Day 13-15 Palm Springs, CA

> Palm Mountain Resort

Day 16 Fresno, CA

> University Square Hotel

Day 17-18 Sacramento, CA

> Holiday Inn Capital Plaza

Day 19 Canyonville, OR

> Seven Feathers Hotel &

Casino

Day 20 Lynnwood, WA

> Embassy Suites

Highlights . . . > Oregon Coast & Redwoods

> Explore the Charles Schulz Museum, the creator

of the character Peanuts

> Locally guided tour of San Francisco including

Golden Gate Park, ocean beaches, Twin Peaks

and lots of history and architecture

> Board the Amtrak train for an eight-hour journey

from San Jose to Santa Barbara along the coast

> Locally-guided comprehensive tour of Santa

Barbara

> Stop at Mission Santa Barbara “The Queen of

the Missions”

> Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

> Discovery of King Tut Exhibition

> Visit the Maritime Museum, which features many

nautical displays and three historic ships

including the Star of India, the world’s oldest

active ship

> Half day at San Diego Safari Park (formerly Wild

Animal Park)

> Ride the spectacular Palm Springs Aerial

Tramway which ascends 6,000 feet into the San

Jacinto Mountains

> Locally-guided tour of Palm Springs including

the Joshua Tree National Park

> Tasting and tour at the Hilmar Cheese Factory

> Locally-guided tour in Sacramento including the

state capital building

> Time to explore the interesting shops and

restaurants in Old Sacramento

> Take your time exploring the California Railroad

Museum which displays 21 restored locomotives

and train cars, along with many other exhibits 25 meals included

California’s temperate climate and sunny skies draw Canadian visitors looking to escape the winter

cold, and Wells Gray Tours will take you there. This leisurely tour features many of California’s favour-

ite get-aways with two or three nights in San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Palm Springs and

Sacramento. Ventura is a new destination for Wells Gray and two nights at an oceanfront hotel are

included. Free days are offered in Ventura, Palm Springs and Sacramento, plus free afternoons in

San Francisco, Santa Barbara and San Diego — opportunities for you to explore on your own or relax

in the warm weather.

SCENIC TRAINS & BOATS OF NEW ENGLAND $3995 pp double $4895 single

13 Days — May 24, 2015 discounts up to $200 pp

This new tour route takes you to the rolling hills, coastal beauty, and historically rich areas of New

England as we take train journeys in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Con-

necticut. Covering the most scenic of railroads available in this area, you’ll follow coastlines, climb

the highest peak in the Northeast, and enjoy a fabulous dinner train excursion. Along with these sce-

nic railroads, we also board four different boat excursions to experience some of New England from

the powerful Atlantic Ocean. All aboard!

At a glance . . . Day 1 Renton, WA

> Quality Inn

Day 2-3 Portland, ME

> Hilton Garden Inn

Day 4-5 Lincoln, NH

> Mountain Club on

Loon Resort

Day 6 Ogunquit, ME

> Meadowmere Resort

Day 7-9 Cambridge, MA

> Holiday Inn Express

Day 10-11 Providence, RI

> Biltmore Hotel

Day 12 LaGuardia, NY

> Clarion Hotel

Highlights . . . > Locally-guided tour of Portland, Maine

> Two-hour scenic cruise past lovely Victorian

cottages on the shorelines of Great Diamond

and Long Island

> Train excursion on the Conway Scenic Railroad

> Enjoy five courses of fine cuisine on the Café

Lafayette Dinner Train

> Visit Rocks Estate Christmas Tree Farm, to admire

their 5000 best Christmas Trees

> Board the Mount Washington Cog Railway, the

world’s first mountain-climbing rack-and-pinion

railway

> Driving tour of Maine coastline villages

> Maine Lobster boat tour to see and learn how

Maine lobstermen make their living

> Downeast Lobsterbake with musical

entertainment

> Board the Amtrak train and travel from Wells to

Boston

> Afternoon city tour of Boston with a local guide

> Board the Tall Ship Liberty Clipper for a delightful

brunch cruise

> Visit the Boston Tea Party Museum, named the

Best Museum in New England

> Cape Cod Railroad with First Class seats

> Locally-guided tour of Newport

> Tour of The Breakers mansion

> Schooner Aquidneck Newport harbour cruise

> Amtrak train from Providence RI to Stamford CT 19 meals included

COMING SOON 2015!

Theatre on the Island - March

Skagit Tulip Festival - April 19

Easter at Oak Bay Beach Hotel - April

Salt Spring Island - May 8

Haida Gwaii - August 13

Maritimes & Newfoundland - August 25

Ask for your detailed itinerary !

COAST TO COAST BY TRAIN $5895 pp double $6595 single

15 Days — June 7, 2015

Experience Canada’s national railway, VIA Rail, on an epic journey from Vancouver on the Pacific

coast to Halifax on the Atlantic coast. Along the way, get to know the character of various parts of

the nation, yet find that element that makes us all uniquely Canadian. From the towering giants of

the Rocky Mountains to the sea of grass in the vast prairies; from the unique mix of cultures in Winni-

peg and Montréal to the Scottish influence in the Maritimes; from the awesome view at the CN Tow-

er to the spectacle of Niagara Falls, you will see it all. All aboard for the adventure of a lifetime!

At a glance . . . Day 1-2 VIA Rail’s The Canadian

Day 3-4 Winnipeg

> Radisson Hotel

Day 5-6 VIA Rail’s The Canadian

Day 7-8 Toronto

> Fairmont Royal York

Day 9-10 Montréal

> Fairmont Queen

Elizabeth Hotel

Day 11 VIA Rail’s The Ocean

Day 12-14 Halifax

> Cambridge Suites

Hotel

Highlights . . . > Locally-guided tour of Winnipeg

> VIA Rail’s The Canadian from Vancouver to

Toronto with disembark in Winnipeg, Sleeper Plus

Class

> Visit the Manitoba Museum

> Authentic visit to the Mennonite Heritage Village,

with a traditional Russian lunch

> Canadian Museum for Human Rights

> Free time at The Forks where the Assiniboine River

meets the Red River

> Enjoy a Cultural workshop in Winnipeg with dinner

and entertainment

> Locally-guided tour of Toronto

> Ride the fast elevators up the CN Tower

> Spend a day at Niagara Falls and enjoy a

sightseeing tour

> Board the Hornblower for a cruise to bottom of

Niagara Falls

> Theatre production in Toronto (show TBA)

> VIA Rail Toronto to Montréal, Business Class

> Explore the vibrant city of Montréal with a Local

guide, including the Pointe-à-Callière

> Festive dining, revelry and entertainment at Le

Festin du Gouverneur

> An afternoon at Montréal’s Biodome and

Botanical Gardens

> VIA Rail’s The Ocean from Montréal to Halifax,

Sleeper Plus Class

> Locally-guided tour of Halifax, including Halifax

Citadel National Historic Site and visit the

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

> Fun and flavourful tour of Alexander Keith’s

Brewery

> Enjoy a musical comedy at Grafton Street Dinner

Theatre

> Travel with a kilted guide to Peggy’s Cove, one

of the most picturesque fishing villages along the

Eastern seaboard

> 26 meals included

At a glance . . . Day 1 Renton, WA

> Quality Inn

Day 2-3 Fort Lauderdale

> Embassy Suites Hotel

Day 4-13 Holland America’s

Noordam

Day 14 Renton, WA

> Quality Inn

Highlights . . . 10 days on Holland America’s Noordam

Relax on the sandy beach at Half Moon Cay in

the Bahamas

Full day in Turks & Caicos on the island of Grand

Turk

Visit Santa Barbara de Samana

Spend a day in Bonaire, the island where there

are more flamingoes than humans

Enjoy a full day in Curacao, a Dutch island with

a diverse economy dominated by tourism and

international trade

Spend a leisure day in Aruba, which is only 19

miles long and 5 miles wide

Ports of call include Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk,

Santa Barbara, Kralendijk, Willemstad,

Oranjestad 35 meals included

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Treat yourself to a 10 day cruise aboard Holland America’s Noordam, and savor a vacation defined

by enriching activities, fine cuisine, room to move and intuitive personal service. You are sure to cre-

ate memorable adventures on your Caribbean cruise that will inspire you for a lifetime. Life on the

islands offers more than awe-inspiring views of vast blue waters and hilly scenery. Each port city has

its own unique flavour and rhythm.

SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE from $3785 pp double from $4995 single 15 Days — February 3, 2015 discounts up to $150 pp

Wells Gray Tours is proud to introduce to our clients the Tour 25 travel experience.

Tours indicated by this icon on our website and brochures are Tour 25

departures, meaning group capacity is a maximum 25 participants or less.

This allows Wells Gray Tours to create a more personal, flexible and authentic experience,

which is perfect for many destinations. Travelling in smaller groups allows us to access

exciting new places and to offer more up close, personal and unique encounters. It is one

more way we are working to meet your evolving travelling preferences.

Look for the Tour 25 logo for a more intimate travel experience.

* NOTE FOR ALL CRUISES *

Early booking is essential. Unsold

staterooms are taken away when the

ships get close to being full.

2015 CRUISE DESTINATIONS

TRANS-ATLANTIC CRUISE TO SPAIN from $5540 pp double from $6970 single 21 Days — April 5, 2015 discounts up to $125 pp

This cruise features 8 days at sea and 5 days visiting ports in the Azores, Gibraltar, Island of Mallorca

and Spain, plus the port of disembarkation, Barcelona. The cruise is most likely to appeal to people

who enjoy lots of time on the ship, many relaxing days at sea, good books or movies, and shipboard

activities or entertainment. The ports are: Horta in the Azores, Gibraltar at the entrance to the Medi-

terranean, Malaga with a tour to the fabulous Alhambra Palace, Alicante, Palma on the Island of

Mallorca, and Barcelona where we stay two nights before flying home.

At a glance . . . Day 1 Renton, WA

> Quality Inn

Day 2-3 Fort Lauderdale

> Hotel TBA

Day 4-17 Nieuw Amsterdam

Day 18-19 Barcelona

> Hotel HCC St. Moritz

Day 20 Richmond, BC

> Fairmont YVR Hotel

Highlights . . . 14 days and nights on board the Nieuw Amsterdam

Reservation in the elegant Pinnacle Grill on board the

ship

Locally guided tour in Gibraltar

Tour of Grenada, the awe-inspiring Alhambra Palace,

and the spectacular Generalife Gardens

Full day and guided tour in Alicante, visit the Castle of

Santa Barbara, the promenade Explanada de

Espana, Barrio de la Santa Cruz and the14th century

Basilica of Santa Maria

Half-day tour of the mountainous island of Mallorca

2 full days in Barcelona, including a city tour with a

local guide

Visit the Cathedral, the Columbus Monument, and

Pueblo Español (Spanish Village)

Stroll down Las Rambles which cuts through the heart

of the city centre and is a vibrant and lively

promenade filled with Barcelona action at its best

Visit the Picasso Museum, and tour two homes

designed by Antoni Gaudi

50 meals included

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Contest. You could win a $300 Travel Voucher! Contest closes December 31, 2014.

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* NOTE FOR ALL CRUISES *

Early booking is essential. Unsold

staterooms are taken away when the

ships get close to being full.

BEST OF CANADA’S ARCTIC from $7960 pp double, from $10,620 single

30 Days — August 1, 2015 discounts up to $300 pp

Join Wells Gray Tours for an unforgettable journey to the Canadian Arctic. The Canadian Arctic will

leave you inspired by the explorers who came before you and the Inuit people who live in this re-

gion now. Enjoy a traditional lunch at an Inuit home, an Inuit fashion show, and pan for gold on Bo-

nanza Creek before boarding the Oosterdam for a 7-day cruise from Seward to Vancouver. This tour

is scheduled for August, so you can enjoy colourful fall foliage, pleasantly warm days and cool

nights. This enormous natural paradise is a place where ancient traditions, untouched landscapes

and incredible wildlife exist together like nowhere else on Earth.

At a glance . . . Day 1 Quesnel, BC

> Best Western Tower Inn

Day 2 Dawson Creek, BC

> George Dawson Inn

Day 3 High Level, AB

> Best Western Mirage

Hotel

Day 4-5 Fort Smith, NWT

> Pelican Rapids Inn

Day 6 Fort Providence, NWT

> Snowshoe Inn

Day 7-8 Yellowknife, NWT

> Explorer Hotel

Day 9-10 Fort Simpson, NWT

> Nahanni Inn

Day 11-12 Muncho Lake, BC

> Northern Rockies Lodge

Day 13-14 Whitehorse, YT

> Best Western Gold Rush

Inn

Day 15 Dawson City, YT

> Downtown Hotel

Day 16 Dempster HWY

> Eagle Plains Hotel

Day 17-18 Inuvik, NWT

> Mackenzie Hotel

Day 19-20 Dawson City, YT

> Downtown Hotel

Day 21 Tok

> Golden Bear Lodge

Day 22 Anchorage, AK

> Dimond Center Hotel

Day 23-29 Holland America’s

Oosterdam

Highlights . . . Visit Wood Buffalo Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

with naturalist tour

Interpretive walks with a local guide at Salt Plains and

Karstland

Visit the Northern Life Museum, and outstanding Prince

of Wales Museum

Boat trip on Great Slave Lake with lunch served on an

island

Thrilling air excursion into the wilderness of Nahanni

National Park, with a 1½ hour visit at Virginia Falls, and

scenic views of Mackenzie Mountains and Ram Plateau

Naturalist walk at Muncho Lake

Relaxing swim at Liard Hot Springs

Board restored sternwheeler SS Klondike

See the Frantic Follies, a hilarious vaudeville show

2 days of great scenery along Dempster Highway

Fly to Tuktoyaktuk on a chartered plane

Locally-guided tour of the town of Tuktoyaktuk and a

traditional lunch at an Inuit home

Gold panning on Bonanza Creek

Casino gambling at Diamond Tooth Gerties and a

vaudeville show

Dredge #4 National Historic Site

7-day Holland America cruise from Seward to

Vancouver

48 meals included

2015 INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS

NICARAGUA WINTER GET-AWAY $5295 pp double $5735 single

18 Days — January 19, 2015

On this unique tour, we travel through some of the richest habitats of Nicaragua, from the Pacific

Lowlands to the Central Volcanic Highlands, from Central America’s two largest fresh water lakes

(Lago de Managua and Lago de Nicaragua) to the Pacific beaches, and from colonial towns built

in the 16th century to modern cities. The tour is accompanied throughout by a Wells Gray tour di-

rector and a bilingual Nicaraguan guide. A variety of fine hotels are arranged such as Barcelo in

bustling Managua, El Convento in historic Leon, Alhambra in colonial Granada, and Pelican Eyes

Resort in San Juan del Sur. Come and admire the natural and historic wonders of Nicaragua and

get away from a Canadian winter for 2 ½ relaxing weeks.

At a glance . . . Day 1 Renton, WA

> Quality Inn

Day 2 Managua, Nicaragua

> Hotel Barcelo

Day 3-4 Leon

> Hotel El Convento

Day 5-6 Esteli

> Hotel Hex

Day 7-8 Matagalpa

> Selva Negra

Mountain Resort

Day 9-11 Granada

> Hotel Alhambra

Day 12-15 San Juan del Sur

> Pelican Eyes Resort

Day 16 Managua

> Hotel Barcelo

Day 17 Renton, WA

> Quality Inn

Highlights . . . Tour of the colonial city of Leon, including the

impressive Basilica Catedral de La Asuncion, Ruben

Dario Museum and the Ortiz Gurdian Art Gallery

Walk around the San Jacinto Hot Springs, and visit

the Museo Leyendas y Tradiciones, built inside an old

prison

Tour of the modern city of Esteli

Enjoy an agriculture tour of La Garnacha, including

a cheese factory, the stone craft workshop

“zopilote”, and a medicinal plant farm

Sample delicious coffee and tour a coffee

plantation in Matagalpa

Take part in a sustainable farm tour, including an

organic laboratory, greenhouses, homes of workers

and learn sustainable farming methods

Learn to roll your own cigar at the Dona Elba Cigar

factory, learn to make chocolate at ChocoMuseo

Drive to the top of Mombacho Volcano and admire

the panoramic view over Lago de Nicaragua

Boat excursion to Zopango Island with bird watching

4 nights in the Pacific Coast town of San Juan del Sur 47 meals included

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NORWAY FJORDS PRESIDENT’S CRUISE from$8655 pp double $10,775 single 22 Days — July 1, 2015

Roland and Anne Neave invite you to join them for this Norway Fjords Cruise, the Third Annual

President’s Cruise. Once a year, the Neaves choose a cruise route somewhere in the world and host

their President’s Cruise. Roland founded Wells Gray Tours in 1972 and is the company’s President. The

first President’s Cruise went to the Eastern Mediterranean in 2013 and the second through the

Panama Canal in 2014. During the Norway cruise, Roland and Anne will host several receptions and

social events. They look forward to renewing old acquaintances or meeting you for the first time.

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KELOWNA 250-762-3435

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TURKEY & GREECE WITH AEGEAN CRUISE $7325 pp double $8475 single 22 Days — April 12 , 2015

At a glance . . . Day 1 Vancouver, BC

Day 2 Overnight flight to

Frankfurt & Istanbul

Day 3-5 Istanbul

Day 6 Canakkale

Day 7 Bergama

Day 8 Pamukkale

Day 9 Kusadasi

Day 10-12 Cruise on Louis Lines

Day 13 Athens

Day 14 Olympia

Day 15 Delphi

Day 16 Kalambaka

Day 17-18 Thessaloniki

Day 19-20 Athens

Day 21 Richmond, BC

Highlights . . . 3 full days in Istanbul, including a full day tour

Historical sightseeing aboard the Bosporus cruise, and visit

the leisure district of Taksim Square, in the heart of Istanbul

known for its restaurants and shops

Guided tour of the ancient city of Troy

Overnight and tour in the city of Pergamon, perched atop

a windswept mountain along the Turkish coastline

Soak in the natural, soothing hot thermal pools in

Pamukkale

Enjoy a tour of Ephesus, built in the 10th century BC and visit

St. Mary’s House – the shrine of Virgin Mary

Board Louis Cruises, and sail through the wonderful

Aegean islands for 3 days

Visit the Island of Patmos “The Jerusalem of the Aegean”

Spend a full day in Rhodes, the largest, most fertile of the

Greek islands and the Islands of Crete & Santorini

Locally guided tour of the historical capital of Europe,

Athens and see the Acropolis, which is nominated as one

of the 7 wonders of the modern world

Visit Corinth, and the archaeological site, Mycenae, with a

panoramic view across the Argoild to the Saronic Gulf

Drive and overnight in Delphi, the city which was thought

by the Greeks as the middle of the entire earth

Spend a day in Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage

Center, and walk to the monasteries on the top of the rock

towers

48 meals included

From the ancient ruins in Athens to the cultural relics in Istanbul, Greece and Turkey offer experiences sure to

delight. This tour is filled with history, beautiful scenery, and awe-inspiring sights. Step back in history to visit the

Acropolis in Athens and Delphi’s archaeological site; browse the market stalls filled with peddlers in Istanbul;

and sail through the wonderful Aegean islands for 3 days.

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Kamloops 250.374.0831 250 Lansdowne St, V2C 1X7

Vernon 250.545.9197 4-3009 43rd Ave, VIT 3L4

Kelowna 250.762.3435 103-3001 Tutt St, V1Y 2H4

Penticton 250.493.1255 100-159 Wade Ave E, V2A 8B6

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* Experience Rewards Program * Escorted Group Tours

* Local Offices

* Pick ups in Kamloops, Salmon Arm & Okanagan Valley

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Highlights . . . > Locally guided tour of Belfast, the city known for its vibrant

nightlife, youth culture and arts scene

> Visit Carrickfergus Castle and Titanic Belfast Exhibition

> Walk across the exhilarating Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

> Admire the rock formation at Giant’s Causeway

> Locally guided walking tour of the Walls of Derry

> Visit the lovely Belleek Fine China Factory

> A fun morning at Connemara Pony Farm

> Time to wander through Kylemore Abbey and Gardens

> Drive along the Cliffs of Moher, one of the most

photographed sites in Ireland

> Sheep dog skills demonstration

> Travel the Ring of Kerry, a spectacular drive

> Muckross House and Gardens

> Board horse drawn carts, locally known as Jaunting Carts

for a tour in Killarney National Park

> Tea and scones with a local family

> Kiss the Blarney Stone and shop at Blarney Woollen Mills

> Overnight farmhouse stay in Kilkenny, enjoy a relaxed

atmosphere for dinner and breakfast and learn about

rural life

> Wander through the medieval town of Kilkenny and visit

Kilkenny Castle

> Tour the Guinness Storehouse Brewery and enjoy a

perfectly poured pint of Guinness

> Merry Ploughboys Pub Traditional Irish Night, and guided

tour of Dublin

> 23 meals included

IRELAND $5195 pp double $5885 single

16 Days — June 3, 2015 discounts up to $280 pp

This is the 4th time that Wells Gray Tours has offered a tour to Ireland and our travellers have been thrilled with

the experience. We have partnered again with Discover Ireland Tours, a company based in Cork that is com-

mitted to connecting groups to the real people of Ireland. Our tour circles the island and includes not only the

major cities and sights, such as Giant’s Causeway, Ring of Kerry and Blarney Castle, but also those personal

experiences that put you in touch with the people. You will experience a horsedrawn cart trip through Muck-

ross Park, tea & scones with a local family, and an overnight stay at a farmhouse. So don your richest green,

pocket your lucky shamrock, and go where Ireland takes you.

At a glance . . . Day 1 Richmond, BC

> Fairmont Vancouver

Airport Hotel

Day 2 Over night flight to Dublin

Day 3-5 Belfast

> Europa Hotel

Day 6 Londonderry

> City Hotel

Day 7-9 Galway

> Foster Court Hotel

Day 10-11 Killarney

> Dromhall Hotel

Day 12 Farmhouse stay

Day 13-14 Dublin

> Wynn Hotel

Day 15 Richmond, BC

> Fairmont Vancouver

Airport Hotel