Day
1 Toronto Arrival
Arrive in Toronto and explore Canada’s largest city at your leisure. Overnight
in Toronto.
Day 2 Niagara
Falls Daytrip
Enjoy a full day motorcoach tour to Niagara Falls, one of the great natural
wonders of the world. Included is a cruise on the Maid of the Mist to the base
of Horseshoe Falls (Imax Theatre or Journey Behind the Falls is substituted
when Maid of the Mist is not operating). Return to Toronto early this evening.
Overnight in Toronto.
Day 3 Toronto
to Jasper
This morning begin your three-day VIA Rail journey across Northern Ontario
and the Prairie Provinces. Overnight on VIA Rail.
Day 4 Toronto
to Jasper
Continue your rail journey across Western Canada to Jasper. Overnight on VIA
Rail.
Day 5 Jasper
Arrival
Arrive in Jasper on VIA Rail this afternoon. Overnight in Jasper.
Day 6 Jasper
to Lake Louise
Transfer to Lake Louise via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the
Icefields Parkway. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at
the Columbia Icefield. It is here that you will ride on an Ice Explorer to
the middle of Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features.
Your driver/guide will explain how glaciers are formed and point out some interesting
geological features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Afterwards,
a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving in Lake Louise this afternoon.
Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Day 7 Free
Day in Lake Louise
Enjoy a free day in Lake Louise. Take a stroll along the promenade of the lake
or an afternoon paddle by canoe. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Day 8 Lake
Louise to Banff
A half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural
wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural
rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. At the end of the tour you
will be transferred to Banff. Overnight in Banff. Please note: While departure
from The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will be approximately 1:30 p.m., scheduled
check-out time is normally 11:00 a.m. Your luggage will be stored on check-out
and you are free to enjoy the amenities of the hotel before the tour departs.
Day 9 Banff
Sightseeing
Enjoy a three-hour motorcoach sightseeing tour of Banff this morning. Among
the highlights are visits to Bow Falls, the Banff Gondola, the Cave and Basin
Centre, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. The rest of the day is free to spend
at leisure in Banff. Overnight in Banff.
 Day 10 Banff
to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain town of Banff to Kamloops
in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. Your journey offers you a spectacular
range of scenery as you travel between the high peaks of the Canadian Rockies,
over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores
and across the ranchlands of the interior. Today’s highlights include the Continental
Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, the Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass, Craigellachie
where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, and of course
the glaciers and snowcapped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Overnight in Kamloops.
Day 11 Kamloops
to Vancouver
Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city
of Vancouver. On today’s journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery,
from the desert-like environment of the interior, through the winding river
canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade Mountains and the lush
green fields of the Fraser River Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes
and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate
in the Fraser Canyon. Your journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening.
Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 12 Vancouver
Departure
Your tour ends with check-out from your Vancouver hotel.
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Day
1 Vancouver Arrival
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on
your own. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 2 Vancouver
to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal
city of Vancouver to Kamloops in the heart of British
Columbia’s interior. On today’s
journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush
green fields of the Fraser River Valley, through forests and winding
river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade
Mountains, to the desert-like environment of the interior. Highlights
include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon
and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your
day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores
of Kamloops Lake and into Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops.
Day 3 Kamloops
to Banff
Your journey continues eastward to the mighty Canadian
Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you
will see a spectacular
range of scenery as you travel across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores,
over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that
form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Today’s
highlights include Craigellachie where the last spike of the Canadian
Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, the Kicking
Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels, and of course the glaciers and
snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends
in the resort town of Banff this evening. Overnight in Banff.
Day 4 Banff Sightseeing
Enjoy a three-hour motorcoach sightseeing tour of Banff
this morning. Among the highlights are visits to
Bow Falls, the Banff Gondola, the Cave and Basin
Centre, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. The rest
of the day is free to spend at leisure in Banff.
Overnight in Banff.
Day 5 Banff to Lake Louise
A half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to
view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions
are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural
rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. The
tour ends in Lake Louise, and your afternoon is at
leisure to enjoy this magnificent location. Overnight
at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Please note:
While arrival at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
will be approximately 12:00 p.m., scheduled check-in
time is not until 4:00 p.m. In the event that your
room is not ready, your luggage will be stored and
you are free to enjoy the amenities of the hotel.
Day 6 Free Day in Lake Louise
Enjoy a free day in Lake Louise. Take a stroll beside the lake
or an afternoon paddle in a canoe. Overnight at The Fairmont
Chateau Lake Louise.
Day 7 Lake Louise to Jasper
Enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Banff and Jasper National
Parks via the Icefields Parkway. Among the highlights are Bow
Lake, the Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Falls. The Columbia
Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of
the Arctic Circle in addition to being one of the most accessible
ones in North America. It is here that you will ride on an Ice
Explorer to the middle of Athabasca Glacier to learn more about
its geological features. Time will be available for lunch (not
included). Arrive in Jasper late this afternoon. Overnight in
Jasper.
Day 8 Jasper to Toronto
This afternoon begin your three-day VIA Rail journey
across the Prairie Provinces and Northern Ontario.
Overnight on VIA Rail.
Day 9 Jasper to Toronto
Continue your rail journey across Canada to Toronto. Overnight
on VIA Rail.
Day 10 Toronto Arrival
Arrive in Toronto on VIA Rail this evening. Overnight
in Toronto.
Day 11 Niagara Falls Daytrip
Enjoy a full day motorcoach tour to Niagara Falls, one of the great
natural wonders of the world. Included is a cruise on the Maid
of the Mist to the base of Horseshoe Falls (Imax Theatre or Journey
Behind the Falls is substituted when Maid of the Mist is not
operating). Return to Toronto early this evening. Overnight in
Toronto.
Day 12 Toronto Departure
Your vacation ends with check-out from your Toronto
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