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Got Royal fever? Then set your calendars, because in a little more than a month, the Duke and Duchess will be heading to Canada for their second official Royal Tour to Canada.

A bare-bones itinerary, released today by the Ministry of Canadian Heritage, indicates that Their Royal Highnesses will be spending their time in Western Canada, where they will visit five communities in British Columbia and two in the Yukon Territory during their eight-day stay.

“As celebrations for the 150th anniversary of Confederation draw ever closer, we are delighted to welcome Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their second Royal Tour to Canada,” said The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage. “During this tour, Their Royal Highnesses will shine a light on the dedication and service of many Canadians who are doing important work in our Northern and West Coast communities.”

The tour kicks off with an official welcome on Sept.  24 in Victoria, B.C., which will include protocol elements such as Honour Guard review and welcoming speeches from government officials.

According to a press release by the Ministry of Heritage, the couple plans to “participate in events and activities that highlight the work Canadians are doing to preserve the environment, empower young people, improve mental health, encourage active living and highlight Indigenous culture and ‎heritage.”

Official Itinerary

• Sept.  24: Victoria, British Columbia
• Sept. 25: Vancouver, British Columbia
• Sept. 26: Bella Bella, British Columbia
• Sept. 27: Victoria and Kelowna, British Columbia; Whitehorse, Yukon
• Sept. 28: Whitehorse and Carcross, Yukon
• Sept. 29: Victoria, British Columbia
• Sept. 30: Haida Gwaii, British Columbia
• Oct.1: Victoria, British Columbia

Although this is the second visit to Canada for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as a couple, the Duke of Cambridge has visited Canada once before, during a private/work visit in 1998, when he spent some time skiing with his brother Prince Harry at Whistler. This is also the first time The Duke of Cambridge will tour the Yukon and British Columbia in an official capacity.

The Ministry of Heritage has promised that more details on the itinerary will be released soon.

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