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IGNITE YOUR SPIRIT ON THE WOMEN’S QUEST VANCOUVER ADVENTURE RETREAT!
Join us from June 22-27th or 23-28th, 2025, for an exhilarating and empowering journey through the stunning landscapes of Vancouver and Whistler. Our meticulously curated itinerary ensures every moment is filled with excitement, camaraderie, and self-discovery.
SATURDAY, JUNE 21 – ONE DAY EARLY ARRIVAL
Arrive a day early and immerse yourself in the charm of Vancouver at the Granville Island Hotel or another hotel (please contact us if you would like to stay at the Granville Island Hotel as we get a discounted rate). Take in the picturesque surroundings and unwind, preparing for the adventure that awaits. Lodging not-included. If you are around meet at 5:00 at Dockside for informal happy hour…
SUNDAY, JUNE 22 – VANCOUVER DAY
- 7:00 AM – optitional yoga outside on the platform close to hotel
- 8:00 AM – Breakfast – on your own
- 9:00 AM – RETREAT OFFICIALLY STARTS… Meet at the Granville Island Hotel lobby and gear up for a cycling adventure through downtown Vancouver and Stanley Park with a knowledgeable local – me Jax and Martha. This is a gentle flat Sunday morning ride on cruiser bikes –
- 12:15 PM – Recharge at a downtown gem with a healthy lunch at the Cactus club overlooking English Bay.
- 2:00 PM – Return to hotel and some free time to maybe buy some snack at the Granville Market
- 3:45 Meet in lobby and walk to the kayaking pier and kayak up the beautiful False Creek into English Bay.
- 6:00 PM – Take out Dinner from GO FISH – a well known delicious fresh fish off the dock kiosk but we will be eating in front of the market enjoying the scenery. Introductions and go over itinerary for tomorrow.
- 8:00 – head to bed – make sure you have packed up. Pack a day pack with water, raincoat, layers and snacks. Wear hiking boots or trail shoes, shorts or hiking pants, t shirt and wool long sleeve. Hat, sunscreen and insect spray.
MONDAY, JUNE 23 – Airport pickup and Challenging SEA TO SUMMIT HIKE – SQUAMISH –
– Rise and shine porcupine for a day of adventure.
Late breakfast – you will have time to walk around Granville Island and have breakfast. – have your luggage downstairs by 9:30 – and day packs with you –
- 7:00 AM – optional yoga on platform
- 8:00 AM – breakfast at Granville Hotel
- 9:30 AM – leave for Squamish and pick up lunches at Breka – Laurie and Geri will be picked up at the airport by Martha – have day packs with you and give your lunch order to Lisa
- 11:00 AM- Start the Seat to Summit climb -challenging but so worth the views – snack at the top – there will be a couple of groups so we can go our own pace. Lunch at the big rock view (1/2 way up)
- 4:00 PM – head down the Gondola
- 5:30 PM – Check into the Summit Boutique Hotel and enjoy dinner in the vibrant Whistler Village.
- 7:30 PM. Dinner at Brickworks – well deserved!!
TUESDAY, JUNE 24 – WHISTLER MOUNTAIN BIKING. Mountain Bike Adventure, offering two groups for both leisurely riders and those seeking an advanced, challenging trail. We are all on e-bikes
- 8:00 AM – Recharge with a morning yoga session in the woods
- 9:00 AM Breakfast at Provisions – on the way to the bike place
- 10:00 AM – meet at the bike rental Premium mountain
- 1:30 PM – Enjoy at our turnaround point – we end at a delicious lunch spot. – Table 19 overlooking the lake
- Ride home ½ hour.
- Free afternoon.
- Dinner on your own – Delve into the unique charms of Whistler
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 WHISTLER – CANOE RIVER OF GOLDEN DREAMS – HIKE AND SWIM AFTERNOON
- 7:00 AM – Start the day with invigorating yoga and then breakfast
- 8:00 AM Breakfast – Caffe Artigiano – tell them you are from WQ.
- 9:00 AM – Canoe one of the most beautiful rivers and lakes ever. Begin with a lake paddle and move into the River of Golden Dreams – and it is!!
- 12:00 PM – off the river
- 1:00 PM – Lunch on your own and Free Afternoon OR
- Optional – Easy hike around the lake by our hotel with swimming – where only the locals go…
- 5:30 PM – Dinner Creekbread Pizza – Rated Best Pizza in the area!!
- 7:30 PM – YES!! AXE THROWING. We should all know how to throw an axe, and you will learn right here.
THURSDAY, JUNE 26 – ALL DAY HIKE AND GOURMET PICNIC LUNCH
- 7:00 AM – Begin your day with centering yoga.
- 8:00 AM – Pack for the day – Breakfast at Forecast Bakery – where we will also get our yummy lunches
- 9:00 AM – Hike the Riverside trail to Logger Lake to Crater Rim
- 3:00 PM – Return to the hotel, rejuvenated and ready for an evening of relaxation.
- 8:00 PM – Delight in a well-deserved dinner – Nika Lodge overlooking the lake.
- Closing ceremony.
NOTE – some restaurants may change
FRIDAY, JUNE 27 – CHECK OUT AND drop off at AIRPORT – rest for another day of adventure in Vancouver
- 7:00 AM – Conclude your retreat with a revitalizing yoga session.
- 9:00 AM – Check out and head for the hotel and airport to drop off – quick stop for a short hike to Brandywine falls on the way.
- 12:00 – hike wreck beach, bike Stanley park and or kayak – so so many options for all of us.
- 6:00 – Drop off Katie at airport and rest at Granville Hotel
