August 23rd, 2016

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to return to Canada, September 24 to October 1, 2016

The unique beauty of Canada's West Coast and the rugged wildness of the North will be front and centre during the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's second official Royal Tour to Canada.  The couple will visit five communities in British Columbia - Victoria, Vancouver, Haida Gwaii, Bella Bella and Kelowna - and two communities in Yukon - Whitehorse and Carcross.

Quick Facts

• An official wecome to Canada and British Columbia will be held on September 24 in Victoria.
• A lively public celebration  will be held on September 28 in Whitehorse
• This will be the third official visit to Canada for the Duke of Cambridge and the second for the Duke and Duchess as a couple.
• This will be the first time The Duke of Cambridge has toured Yukon and British Columbia in an official capacity

The City of Victoria will be their first stop  with subsequent visits on September 27th, 29th and October 1st.The City of Vcitoria was originally going to be named Camosun, a Songhees  word meaning "where different waters meet and are transformed". Soon it was decided that it should honour the Queens husband and consort, and for  a short time it became Fort Albert. When it became clear that the  post would be the headquarters for the Hudson's Bay Company west of the Rocky Mountains, and destined to be the seat of a new British colony, it was decided that no  less a name could be attached than that of the Queen herself. So on June 10,1843, it was officially named "Fort Victoria" after the great British Queen. (also great great great grandmother of Prince William.)

Whilst in Canada the Royal Highnesses will participate in events and activities that highlight the work  Canadians are doing to preserve the environment,  empower young people, improve mental healtth , encourage active living and highlight indigenous culture and heritage.

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For more tourism information about the places they will be visiting please contact Ms. Nim Singh, Destination Canada, 0207 389 9983 singh.nim@destinationcanada.com, @canada nim (not for publication)