Crossing varied landscapes on VIA Rail’s iconic Canadian train Exploring the natural beauty of Banff and Jasper national parks Cruising into the mist of the majestic Niagara Falls From the Pacific Ocean setting of Vancouver to Toronto beside the Great Lakes, this Canadian holiday crosses this vast country on Rocky Mountaineer and VIA Rail’s Canadian. Days 1 & 2. Arriving in Vancouver Boarding a flight to Vancouver, we arrive in the early evening. We enjoy a guided sightseeing tour on Day 2, visiting Gastown, Vancouver’s original downtown, before before heading to Stanley Park and Granville Island. Day 3. Boarding Rocky Mountaineer Early this morning, we transfer to the train station, ready for a spectacular journey aboard Rocky Mountaineer. In panoramic carriages, we wind our way through dense forests and fertile fields, enjoying a three-course lunch at our seats and watching out for wildlife. Disembarking in Kamloops, we check in to our hotel for an overnight stay. Day 4. Travelling to Banff The Canadians Rockies continue to inspire awe as we continue east on Rocky Mountaineer. With breakfast and lunch served onboard, we can sit back and marvel at the beautiful sights. After climbing the dramatic Kicking Horse Pass and twisting through the magnificent Spiral Wonders of Canada & Rocky Mountaineer 52 “The whole trip was mind-blowing and I’ll never forget the tigers.” Brian, 2024 YOUR ITINERARY Tunnels, we arrive in the mountain town of Banff, where you have a free evening to explore independently. Day 5. Emerald Lake & Lake Louise Today’s destinations include the glacial Emerald Lake, named for its remarkable colour, and Lake Louise, framed by towering snow-capped mountains. This picture-perfect lake has become a symbol of the region, but is even more impressive in person. Day 6. The Icefields Parkway Leaving Banff by coach, we travel along the scenic Icefields Parkway, passing beautiful lakes and pristine pine forests before stoping to marvel at the otherworldly Athabasca Glacier and ride over the ice field in a giant, all-terrain Snocoach. Before arriving in Jasper, we make a short stop at the thundering Athabasca Falls. Day 7. Jasper National Park You have a free day to explore Jasper National Park, home to stunning landscapes and native wildlife. In the evening, you can join an excursion to the remarkable Jasper Planetarium. Days 8-11. VIA Rail’s epic Canadian Boarding the iconic Canadian train, we settle in for a three-night ride across Canada to Toronto. We admire views of vast Saskatchewan on Day 9 before crossing the Canadian Shield on Day 10, keeping our eyes peeled for deer, eagles and, in select areas, antelope, moose and bison. The views change from mountains to suburban scenes as we arrive in Toronto on Day 11. Day 12. Spectacular Niagara Falls Today is a tour highlight as we enjoy a day trip to the incredible Niagara Falls. On a cruise, we get closer to one of the world’s most impressive natural sights, before we admire the falls from above at Table Rock. Afterwards, we visit Niagara on the Lake and explore its quaint streets before returning to Toronto for a free evening. Days 13 & 14. Homeward bound After a free time in Toronto, we board a flight to London, landing on Day 14. WONDERS OF CANADA & ROCKY MOUNTAINEER USA Canada Winnipeg Edmonton TORONTO Niagara Falls VANCOUVER JASPER BANFF KAMLOOPS 2 2 2 2 1 3 by Coach Nights by Rail 1 by Rail Nights in Hotel 1 Classic
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