MALAHAT ADVENTURE
DOWNHILL ALMOST ALL THE WAY

A Family Oriented Adventure - This one day guided, circle tour explores the best Vancouver Island has to offer. Departing from downtown Victoria in our air-conditioned courtesy van, cyclists ascend The Malahat. The spectacular summit viewpoint offers a panoramic vista and an opportunity to see what lies ahead for our adventurers. After a brief safety orientation, the exhilarating downhill run to Shawnigan Lake Village and beyond begins. A snack stop is combined with a tour and tasting at the apple orchards of an active cider works, Merridale Estate Cidery. Further downhill cruising brings cyclists to the beach at Mill Bay, from here a small ferry motors across the water to Brentwood Bay. Following lunch at a favorite, waterside eating establishment, adventurers enjoy kayaking in the protected waters of Saanich Inlet. After just the right amount of paddling, the courtesy van carries adventurers and their bicycles up to the "Centre-of-the-Universe." This interactive display at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory is fun for everyone. The optional guided cycle back to the city spirals down from the observatory then along country roads, the Lochside and the Galloping Goose Trails. Adventurers arrive back at Selkirk Station in time for dinner. This tour provides the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife, view West Coast scenery, to take advantage of numerous photo opportunities and adventures, to get plenty of exercise and all the clean, fresh air you deserve.

Fully escorted tours depart every day May 15 to September 30, 2002 at 9:00 am from Selkirk Station, 800 Tyee Road, Victoria.

The $100.00 CAD per person fare includes van transfer, boat and fully equipped hybrid bicycle, helmet, hearty lunch, snack, fare, admission and 1 guide per 8 cyclists. Group rates available. Courtesy pick-up and drop-off. Participants must be at Selkirk Station at least 30 minutes prior to departure to select bikes and helmets.

Cowichan Wineries Tour

Departing from Selkirk Station at 10 am, we drive over the scenic Malahat to Shawnigan Lake. We start with a quick warm up cycle to our first tour and tasting at Merridale Cider Works. We hop back on our bicycles for a leisurely ride that meanders through farmlands and rural areas. We visit several wineries and a cheese factory before we reach our final destination; a sunny veranda overlooking the vineyards. After our gourmet lunch there is an opportunity to visit one more award winning winery before our courtesy van returns to Victoria.

Price of $89.00 CAN includes bicycle, helmet, guide, meal, free pick-up and return transportation to Victoria accommodation. Meal includes salad, entree, dessert and non-alcoholic beverage. Gratuities and alcoholic beverages not included. Cycling is optional.

"An inexpensive, fun, yet comfortable way to tour the wine country and meet new people!" L.L. Ottawa, Ontario.

Galloping Goose Cruise

Victoria: Dinner Cruises on Two Wheels

Leaving Selkirk Station, our convenient downtown location at 800 Tyee Road, this leisurely, self-guided ride on the Galloping Goose Trail takes you to a selected dinner location. After an easy two hour late afternoon cycle with stops along the way to enjoy the sun, bird-watching, ice cream, entertainment and scenery, you arrive at a favorite wharf-side eatery in Sidney. Following dinner there is an opportunity to walk around and enjoy the neighborhood before our courtesy van returns cyclists to their Victoria accommodation.

Price of $69.00 CDN includes bicycle, helmet, route guide and map, meal and return transportation to Victoria accommodation. Meal includes salad, entree, dessert, non-alcoholic beverage and gratuities. Alcoholic beverages not included. Group rates, guided tours, other departure times and itineraries are available.

Mountain Bike Victoria:
Training Area for the Canadian National Team

One-day mountain bike adventure takes you to the training areas of the Canadian Mountain Bike Team. Plenty of single and double track riding suitable for all levels including beginners but lots of double and triple black diamond trails for experienced riders. Excursions are lead by NCCP Mountain Bike, Can Bike II certified guides, many of who are members of racing teams (1 guide per 4 riders). Price includes mountain bike, helmet and a trailside, gourmet lunch. Pick-up and drop off at Victoria accommodation is also included. Additional protective equipment available for rent.

Cost: only $199.00 CDN (approximately $175.00 US) per person per day