Hundreds of well-wishers, waving British flags and holding bouquets of flowers line the airport route to welcome Britain’s Prince William, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte for the start of their eight day royal tour to Canada in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, September 24, 2016.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau walk along the tarmac at the 443 Squadron section of the Victoria International airport as a Government of Canada airbus lands carrying Britain’s Prince William, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte for the start of their eight day royal tour to Canada in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, September 24, 2016.

Prince William emerged from the airbus holding hands with Prince George who was wearing dark blue shorts with a light blue sweater. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge carried Princess Charlotte in her arms while wearing a blue Jenny Packham ‎dress with a blue Lock and Co. hat and a Queen’s maple leaf brooch. The Royals couple said their trip will focus on the environment, support for young families and mental health initiatives with Prince William stating that “Catherine and I have asked to meet as many people from as many walks of life as we can while we’re here.’’

Young princess Charlotte hugged her mother close while she knelt down to hold George’s hand as he was interested in a military helicopter that landed across from where their plane had just touched down.

A tiny dress for Princess Charlotte was seen amongst Prince William, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince George’s luggage whilst it was being unpacked at the Victoria International Airport prior to the start of their eight day tour.

The royal couple was greeted first on the Tarmac by Governor General David Johnston and his wife. Followed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau. Also on the Tarmac was B.C. Premier Christy Clark and her son, Hamish.

Britain’s Prince William applauds Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his speech as he and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge were officially welcomed by an estimated crowd of 25,000 surrounding the B.C. legislature in downtown Victoria, British Columbia. The Prime Minister said “As any parent who has travelled with children knows, it is a whole different experience when you bring your family with you. I want to commend you and thank you for introducing our part of the world to Prince George and Princess Charlotte.’’

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge interacts with a few of the estimated 25,000 fans who attended the official welcome ceremony outside the B.C. legislature some who had been waiting since before sunrise to get a spot, more than 10 hours before the royal couple’s arrival.

A female elder awaits the arrival of Britain’s Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge prior to a cultural sharing ceremony at the Wawiskas Community Hall in Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada, September 26, 2016. Bella Bella is a small Heiltsuk First Nation community situated on the east coast of Campbell Island.

Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge share a smile during a cultural sharing ceremony at the Wawiskas Community Hall in Bella Bella. Unfortunately the aerial tour of the Great Bear Rainforest and a boat tour of Bella Bella Harbour was cancelled due to poor weather.

Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge are surrounded by performers during a cultural sharing ceremony at the Wawiskas Community Hall. Bella Bella is the largest intact temperate rainforest in the world and home of the Kermode bears or “spirit bears,” a sub-species of black bear noted for its white fur.

Young girls dance in front of Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge during a cultural sharing ceremony at the Wawiskas Community Hall in Bella Bella. “What better way for the Duke and Duchess to learn about the people who live in the Great Bear Rainforest than to come to our territories,” explained Heiltsuk Chief Councillor Marilyn Slett.

Britain’s Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge meet members of the Wawiskas community and receive gifts including First Nation blankets, beaded vests, a First Nations painting, a traditional drum for Prince George and a doll for Princess Charlotte during a cultural sharing ceremony in Bella Bella.

Britain’s Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge paddle a replica 15-metre Haida war canoe with twelve members of the Skidegate Saints basketball team toward the Haida Heritage Centre and Museum at Kaay Llnagaay in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada, September 30, 2016.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge smiles as her canoe reaches the shore and paddlers remove their oars from the water, while a welcoming party of Haida chiefs, elders and children wait beneath totem poles to welcome the royal couple.

Britain’s Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge speak with Haida chiefs, elders and children as they arrive at the Haida Heritage Centre and Museum at Kaay Llnagaay in Haida Gwaii.

Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge watch a magical dance that highlighted the many animals that provide spiritual, cultural and life-sustaining sustenance to the Haida. One dancer wore a frog mask and jumped in front of the Prince and Duchess before turning and hopping out the open back door at the Haida Heritage Centre and Museum at Kaay Llnagaay in Haida Gwaii.

Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge sit below an eagle tapestry and watch as young dancers in brightly coloured beaded outfits perform a dance honouring the survivors of Canada’s residential schools. Following the performance Prince William spoke to the crowd and said in the Haida language, “It is an honour for me to be here with you to see your traditions remain strong.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William speak with children at the new hospital and health care centre, located in the Village of Queen Charlotte. The new facility will ensure long-term care and will help Northern Health clinicians and staff to continue to deliver client-focused health care services in a modern environment improving outcomes for patients.

Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge smile as they learn about the tradition of carving totems as well as other cultural practices at the Haida Heritage Centre and Museum at Kaay Llnagaay on the seventh day of their eight day royal tour to Canada in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, September 30, 2016.