Experiencing Québec City and lunch at a sugar shack Exploring the beauty of Jasper National Park Travelling across the heartlands on VIA Rail’s Canadian Discover the best of Canada on this epic journey from cultured Vancouver on the Pacific coast to picturesque Halifax on the shores of the Atlantic. Days 1-3. Arrival in Vancouver Your tour begins with a flight from London Heathrow to Vancouver, landing the same day. We embark on a sightseeing tour on Day 2, visiting Gastown and Stanley Park. On Day 3, we explore Vancouver Island, enjoying the picturesque Butchart Gardens and the charming capital city of Victoria. Days 4-6. Discovering the Rockies Embarking on a scenic coach journey along the Fraser Valley, we stop at the historic trading post of Hope on the way to the quaint village of Sun Peaks. Day 5 brings more incredible scenery, taking us to the small town of Clearwater on our way to jaw- dropping Mount Robson. We arrive in the mountain town of Jasper in the evening, enjoying free time to explore its charming streets. On Day 6, we venture into the UNESCO-listed Jasper National Park by coach, soaking up views of pristine Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake. Look out for the area’s wildlife, including mule deer, moose, eagles and ospreys. Canada Coast to Coast 50 “The whole trip was mind-blowing and I’ll never forget the tigers.” Brian, 2024 YOUR ITINERARY Days 7-10. VIA Rail’s Canadian Boarding the iconic steel carriages of the Canadian, we settle in for an epic three-night ride across Canada to Toronto. Following the Athabasca River, we cross into Alberta, admiring serene lakes and remote settlements. We traverse the wild plains of Saskatchewan on Day 8, enjoying views of vast grasslands from panoramic windows. Day 9 takes us across the Canadian Shield, a rocky landscape with primordial lakes and thick forests. We arrive in Toronto’s grand Union Station on Day 10 and enjoy a free evening in the city. Day 11. Spectacular Niagara Falls Today brings one of this tour’s highlights: a full-day excursion to Niagara Falls. Wearing protective ponchos, we set sail on a cruise to get closer to one of the world’s most impressive natural sights. We marvel at the thunderous falls from above at Table Rock before concluding our trip with free time to stroll through the pretty town of Niagara on the Lake. Days 12-15. Historic Québec City Journeying on VIA Rail’s Corridor train, we enjoy an overnight stay in Montreal before continuing to Québec City on Day 13. A tour of the city’s historic sites on Day 14 is followed by a trip to an authentic sugar shack where maple syrup is produced. After a three-course lunch inspired by this Canadian staple, we return to the city in the evening. Enjoy Day 15 at leisure before we board VIA Rail’s Ocean for an overnight journey to Nova Scotia. Days 16 & 17. Charming Nova Scotia We arrive in Halifax later today and check in to our four-star hotel near the old port. Exploring on Day 17, we visit iconic Peggy’s Cove, the quaint village of Mahone Bay and the UNESCO-listed harbour town of Lunenberg. Days 18 & 19. Homeward bound Enjoy time at leisure in Halifax before we transfer to the airport to board our flight home. Arriving at London Heathrow on Day 19, your memorable discovery of Canada comes to an end. CANADA COAST TO COAST Niagara Falls USA Canada TORONTO MONTREAL QUÉBEC HALIFAX VANCOUVER JASPER SUN PEAKS 2 1 1 3 2 2 2 3 1 by Coach Nights by Rail 1 by Rail Nights in Hotel 1 Classic
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