Prince William and Kate Middleton are on an official visit to Canada with their two children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte from 24 September to 1 October. During their visit, they will be accompanied by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau. They royals will see many of the most beautiful sights of British Columbia and the Yukon, including the Great Bear Rainforest and Montana Mountain. IBTimesUK presents the 2016 Royal Tour of Canada, in pictures.
Day Six:
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took Princess Charlotte and Prince George to a children's party for military families at Government House. This was the children's first public appearance since they arrived in Canada five days ago and they were able to play with other children, enjoy the balloons and bubbles. After the party, Kate and William were able to spend some alone time with their family.
Day Five:
The Duke and Duchess continued their tour of Canada with a visit to the MacBride Museum of Yukon History in Whitehorse. The museum, which used to be a telegraph office, was visited by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh in 1959. After the museum, the royal couple travelled to Carcross by steam train. After arriving, they were invited to a welcoming ceremony of culture traditions and dances by children of Carcross Tagish First Nation tribe. William and Kate then painted totem poles and explored the hiking and biking trails, and returned to Victoria in the evening.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive at McBride Museum in Whitehorse, CanadaChris Jackson/ Getty ImagesThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge sit as stories are read to children at McBride Museum in Whitehorse, CanadaChris Jackson/ Getty ImagesThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge send a telegram to tweet with Doug Bell at McBride Museum in Whitehorse, CanadaChris Jackson/ Getty ImagesPrince William and Kate Middleton leave McBride Museum during the Royal Tour of Canada in Whitehorse, CanadaChris Jackson/ Getty ImagesA steam train arrives in Carcross Commons, as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge prepare to watch a cultural welcome in Carcross in CarcrossChris Jackson/ Getty ImagesThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive in Carcross by steam trainMark Large/ Getty ImagesThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive in Carcross by steam trainMark Large/ Getty ImagesGeneral view of Carcross CommonsChris Jackson/ Getty ImagesThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit CarcrossMark Large/ Getty ImagesKate Middleton and Prince William visit CarcrossMark Large/ Getty ImagesThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit CarcrossChris Jackson/ Getty ImagesKate Middleton and Prince William visit CarcrossMark Large/ Getty ImagesPrince William and Kate Middleton talk to locals on Montana mountain near CarcrossAndrew Milligan/ Getty ImagesA participant is seen during The duke and Duchess' welcoming in Carcross in CarcrossChris Jackson/ Getty ImagesThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are given a totem pole as a gift in CarcrossChris Jackson/ Getty ImagesKate Middleton laughs with Okasana baerg, of the Carcross Tagish First Nation tribe in CarcrossArthur EdwardsChildren dance during the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's welcoming ceremony in CarcrossChris Jackson/ Getty ImagesA dancer performs as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge watch First Nation dancers in CarcrossArthur EdwardsThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge watch a cultural welcome in Carcross during the Royal Tour of Canada in CarcrossChris Jackson/ Getty ImagesKate Middleton watches the welcoming ceremony in CarcrossChris Jackson/ Getty ImagesThe Duke of CambridgeChris Jackson/Getty ImagesPrince William, Duke of Cambridge paints an eye on the totem pole after meeting First Nation dancers in CarcrossArthur EdwardsWilliam and Kate talk to locals about mountain bikes on Montana mountain near CarcrossAndrew Milligan/ Getty ImagesThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge talk to locals about mountain bikes on Montana mountain near CarcrossAndrew Milligan/ Getty Images
Day Four:
William and Kate flew to Kelowna, a city in the south of Canada's British Columbia province where they visited the University of British Columbia before watching a student volleyball match. Following the game, the royal couple took part in the Taste of British Columbia festival at Mission Hill Winery and were able to sample sushi and traditional Canadian cuisine. The Duke and Duchess then caught a plane to Whitehorse in Yukon, where they were met by the Canadian Rangers, and will be staying there overnight.
Prince William and Kate Middleton, arrive at the airport in Kelowna, British ColumbiaChris Wattie/ ReutersPrince William and Kate Middleton, arrive at the airport in Kelowna, British ColumbiaChris Wattie/ ReutersKate Middleton shakes hands with Chief John Kruger during a ceremony at the University of British Columbia Okanagan in Kelowna, British ColumbiaChris Wattie/ ReutersThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge watch a game of volleyball as they visit Kelowna University in Kelowna, CanadaChris Jackson/ Getty ImagesPrince William and Kate Middleton (front row right) watch a volleyball match on a visit to Kelowna UniversityChris Jackson/ Getty ImagesPrince William meets volleyball players as he visits Kelowna UniversityChris Jackson/ Getty ImagesPrince William speaks to the Volleyball team on a visit to Kelowna University in Kelowna, CanadaChris Jackson/ Getty ImagesThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, tour the Mission Hill winery in Kelowna, British ColumbiaChris Wattie/ ReutersThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit the University of British Columbia UBC Okanagan Campus In Kelowna, CanadaArthur EdwardsThe Duchess of Cambridge talks with children during the Taste of British Columbia event at Mission Hill winery in Kelowna, British ColumbiaChris Wattie/ ReutersThe Duchess of Cambridge eats sushi during the Taste of British Columbia event at Mission Hill winery in Kelowna, British ColumbiaChris Wattie/ ReutersThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend a Taste of British Columbia community event at Mission Hill Winery in Kelowna, CanadaArthur EdwardsPrince William and Kate Middleton sample food during the Taste of British Columbia event at Mission Hill winery in Kelowna, British ColumbiaChris Wattie/ ReutersThe Duchess of Cambridge, reacts while sampling food during the Taste of British Columbia event at Mission Hill winery in Kelowna, British ColumbiaChris Wattie/ ReutersPrince William and Kate Middleton attend a Taste of British Columbia community event at Mission Hill Winery in Kelowna, CanadaArthur EdwardsPrince William cuts grapes from the vine at Mission Hill winery in Kelowna, British ColumbiaChris Wattie/ ReutersKate Middleton holds a child while posing with a group of children during the Taste of British Columbia event at Mission Hill winery in Kelowna, British ColumbiaChris Wattie/ ReutersThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge stand with children during a Taste of British Columbia community event at Mission Hill Winery in Kelowna, CanadaArthur EdwardsThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive in Whitehorse during the Royal Tour of Canada in Whitehorse, CanadaChris Jackson/ Getty ImagesThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge talk with members of the Canadian Rangers and Junior Canadian Rangers following their arrival at the airport in Whitehorse, YukonChris Wattie/ ReutersThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive in Whitehorse during the Royal Tour of Canada in Whitehorse, CanadaChris Jackson/ Getty ImagesPrince William meets Canadian Rangers as he arrives in Whitehorse during the Royal Tour of Canada in Whitehorse, CanadaChris Jackson/ Getty ImagesPrince William walks past a fire at the Kwanlin Dun cultural centre in Whitehorse, YukonChris Wattie/ Reuters
Day Three:
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge flew in to Bella Bella airport in British Columbia during day three of their Canadian visit. Despite heavy rain, the royal couple still managed a visit to the Great Bear rainforest on the Pacific coast, which is now part of the Queen's Canopy Commonwealth initiative. Launched in 2015, the initiative will create a network of forest conservation programs involving all 53 countries in the Commonwealth. To mark the their visit, the royal couple unveiled a plaque within the forest, appropriately hidden under a rain coat. After the rainforest, William and Kate attended an official welcome ceremony by the Heiltsuk First Nation Community. The royal couple then flew back to Victoria for the Black Rod Ceremony which was held during a formal reception at Government House. Kate Middleton wore a red dress by London-based fashion designer Preen, a nod to the Canadian national colours.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge walk through the Great Bear Rainforest in Bella Bella, British ColumbiaDominic Lipinski/ Getty ImagesThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge walk along with the Premier of British Columbia Christy Clark through the Great Bear rainforest in Bella Bella, British ColumbiaJonathan Hayward/ AFPThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, receive canoe paddles after unveiling a plaque in the Great Bear Rainforest in Bella Bella, British ColumbiaChris Wattie/ ReutersThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge remove a rain jacket to unveil a plaque in the Great Bear rainforest in Bella Bella, British ColumbiaJonathan Hayward/ AFPPrince William speaks during an event marking the dedication of the Great Bear Rainforest as part of the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy initiative at the Elders' Lodge in Bella Bella, British ColumbiaKevin Light/ ReutersThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge look out from a bridge during a tour of the Great Bear Rainforest in Bella Bella, British ColumbiaChris Wattie/ ReutersKate Middleton arrives for an official welcome performance during their visit to first nations Community members in Bella Bella, British ColumbiaMark Large/ Getty ImagesKate Middleton arrives for a visit to first nations Community members for an Official welcome performance in Bella Bella, British ColumbiaIan Vogler/ Getty ImagesThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend an official welcome performance during their visit to first nations Community members in Bella Bella, British ColumbiaMark Large/ Getty ImagesKate Middleton greets native elders, during a visit to first nations Community members in Bella Bella, British ColumbiaJonathan Hayward/ AFPKate Middleton attends an official welcome performance during their visit to first nations Community members in Bella Bella, British ColumbiaMark Large/ Getty ImagesThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, attend a cultural sharing ceremony and receive gifts at the Wawiskas Community Hall in Bella Bella, British ColumbiaKevin Light/ ReutersGeneral view of the cultural sharing ceremony at the Wawiskas Community Hall in Bella Bella, British ColumbiaKevin Light/ ReutersThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge watch an official welcome performance during their visit to first nations Community members in Bella Bella, British ColumbiaMark Large/ Getty ImagesA man looks on, during the official welcome performance for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during a visit to first nations Community members in Bella Bella, British ColumbiaIan Vogler/ Getty ImagesKate Middleton waves during an official welcome performance during their visit to first nations Community members in Bella Bella, British ColumbiaMark Large/ Getty ImagesKate Middleton attends a reception at Government House in VictoriaChris Jackson/ Getty ImagesDavid Johnston, Governor General of Canada and his wife Sharon Johnston attend the 'Black Rod Ceremony' during a reception at Government House in VictoriaChris Jackson/ Getty ImagesPrince William attends the 'Black Rod Ceremony' during a reception at Government House on Day 3 of a Royal Tour of Canada in VictoriaChris Jackson/ Getty ImagesThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend a reception at Government House in VictoriaChris Jackson/ Getty ImagesThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend a reception at Government House in VictoriaChris Jackson/ Getty Images
Day Two:
Kate and William flew to Vancouver on a float plane. They visited two charity organisations: Sheway, which helps vulnerable mothers who are battling with issues such as addiction and the Immigration Services Society of British Columbia, which helps refugees and migrants. After visiting the charities, the royal couple went to the Kitsilano Coastguard Station, where they met with rescue workers. Kate, who wore a pink and white Alexander McQueen dress, was presented with two life jackets for George and Charlotte. The children were staying at Government House to recover from the 10-hour flight the day before. The Duke and Duchess left the area by the Coast Guard's hovercraft before flying back to Victoria for the evening.
25 September: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive on a seaplane at Vancouver Harbour Flight CentreAndrew Chin/ Getty Images25 September: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge walk along the pontoon after arriving by sea plane at the Vancouver Harbour Flight CentreChris Jackson/ Getty Images25 September: The Duchess of Cambridge greets the crowd, after after arriving by sea plane at the Vancouver Harbour Flight CentreIan Vogler/ Getty Images25 September: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meet a baby as she is weighed during a visit to Sheway, a charity that helps vulnerable mothers battling issues such as addiction in VancouverArthur Edwards/ Getty Images25 September: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge are given teddy bears by a young girl during a visit to Sheway, a charity that helps vulnerable mothers battling issues such as addiction in VancouverArthur Edwards/ Getty Images25 September: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie Trudeau watch children play in a sand pit during a visit to the Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia New Welcome CentreAndrew Milligan/ Getty Images25 September: The Duchess of Cambridge receives flowers from a young girl during their visit to the Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia New Welcome CentreAndrew Milligan/ Getty Images25 September: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, with Syrian refugees Yosra Alamahameed and her daughter, Reemus, during their visit to the Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia New Welcome CentreAndrew Milligan/ Getty Images25 September: Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds seven-month-old Syrian refugee Muneer Ahmad Al Krad during a visit to the Immigration Services Society in VancouverJonathan Hayward/ Reuters25 September: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend the Young Canadians reception and celebration at the Telus Gardens during the Royal Tour of CanadaMark Large/ Getty Images25 September: The Duchess of Cambridge and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visit the Canadian Coast Guard and Vancouver First Responders Event at Kitsilano Coastguard Station in VancouverChris Jackson/ Getty Images25 September: A young boy in the crowd waits to meet Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge as she visits the Canadian Coast Guard and Vancouver First Responders Event at Kitsilano Coastguard StationChris Jackson/ Getty Images25 September: The Duke of Cambridge speaks to the crowd, as he visits the Canadian Coast Guard and Vancouver First Responders Event at Kitsilano Coastguard Station in VancouverChris Jackson/ Getty Images25 September: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and The Duke of Cambridge visit the Canadian Coast Guard and Vancouver First Responders Event at Kitsilano Coastguard Station in VancouverChris Jackson/ Getty Images25 September: The Duchess of Cambridge is presented with life jackets for Princess Charlotte and Prince George as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on as they visit the Canadian Coast Guard and Vancouver First Responders Event at Kitsilano Coastguard StationChris Jackson/ Getty Images
Day One:
Kate and William arrived at Victoria International Airport on a Royal Canadian Air Force plane on Saturday 24 September. They were greeted by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau. They then drove to Government House, which will be their main base throughout their stay. An official welcome ceremony was held in honour of the Duke and Duchess, which included honour guard and speeches (Prince William delivered his in French) and was open to the public. Kate wore a royal blue Jenny Packham dress embellished with matching Locke & Co hat.
24 September: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive at Victoria International Airport with Prince George and Princess CharlotteDominic Lipinski/ Getty Images24 September: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive at 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron at Victoria International AirportDominic Lipinski/ Getty Images24 September: The flag of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge flying out of the pilot's window of the plane as they arrive at Victoria International AirportChris Jackson/ Getty Images24 September: The Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte arrive at 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron at Victoria International AirportDominic Lipinski/ Getty Images24 September: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge arrive at the Victoria AirportChris Jackson/ Getty Images24 September: Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau talks with Prince George after the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive at Victoria International AirportChris Wattie/ Reuters24 September: Prince George arrives at 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron at Victoria International AirportChris Jackson/ Getty Images24 September: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine attend an official welcome ceremony at the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia at Victoria International AirportDominic Lipinski/ Getty Images24 September: Premier of British Columbia Christy Clark speaks as 28th Governor General of Canada David Johnston, Her Excellency Sharon Johnston, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau look on during the Official Welcome Ceremony for the Royal Tour at the British Columbia LegislatureChris Jackson/ Getty Images24 September: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks as Britain's Prince William, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrive at the Victoria Parliament Buildings for the start of their eight day royal tour of CanadaKevin Light/ Reuters24 September: The Duchess of Cambridge laughs with Sharon Johnston as they listen to Prince William speak French at the Official Welcome Ceremony for the Royal Tour at the British Columbia LegislatureChris Jackson/ Getty Images24 September: The Duke of Cambridge and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attend the Official Welcome Ceremony for the Royal Tour at the British Columbia LegislatureChris Jackson/ Getty Images24 September: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends the Official Welcome Ceremony for the Royal Tour at the British Columbia LegislatureChris Jackson/ Getty Images24 September: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend an official welcome ceremony at the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia at Victoria International AirportDominic Lipinski/ Getty Images24 September: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends the Official Welcome Ceremony for the Royal Tour at the British Columbia LegislatureChris Jackson/ Getty Images24 September: The Duchess of Cambridge speaks with aboriginal leaders during a welcome ceremony at the British Columbia LegislatureChris Wattie/ Reuters24 September: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge with David Johnston, Governor General of Canada and his wife Sharon Johnston at Governement HouseChris Jackson/ Getty Images24 September: Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attend a meeting of senior Canadian Leaders at Governement HouseChris Jackson/ Getty Images