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Journey through five of Canada's provinces on VIA Rail's first-class "Touring Class" and "Silver and Blue" service. Experience the cultural mix of Toronto; enjoy views of the rolling prairies as you cross Manitoba and Saskatchewan; and discover the beauty of the Canadian Rockies
Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights
The first 20 people to book this tour will receive a $50 per person discount!
Themes: Rail, Tours & Vacations
There is something special about taking the train in Canada, for it was the railway that linked this country together. Recreate the great era of train travel as you ride the rails across this beautiful country.
VIA's Touring Class and corridor service brings you to Toronto. From here you will enjoy first class services aboard VIA's restored "Canadian". Watch the rugged Canadian Shield, the untamed wilderness of Northern Ontario, and the vast rolling prairies pass by your window.Once in Jasper, travel the breathtaking Icefields Parkway by motorcoach and, weather permitting, ride the Sno-Coach up the Athabasca Glacier.Spend two nights in Banff before boarding the Rocky Mountaineer - "The Most Spectacular Train Trip in the World". This two-day, narrated rail tour twists through the spiral tunnels of the Rockies and follows the beautiful Fraser River Valley to Vancouver, where you unpack for three nights.
Destinations: Manitoba: Winnipeg, British Columbia: Victoria, British Columbia: Vancouver, Ontario: Toronto , Quebec: Montreal, British Columbia: Kamloops, Alberta: Jasper, Alberta: Banff
Depart Halifax for Montreal in the early afternoon aboard VIA’s Touring Class service. This inlcudes your own cabin and use of the rear Park Car, the Scenic Dome, the Mural Lounge, and the Bullet Lounge. (Lunch, Dinner)
Enjoy VIA 1 Corridor Service from Montreal to Toronto where your Tour Director will host a Welcome Dinner
Enjoy a brief tour of Toronto, Canada’s largest city. Dine atop the world’s tallest building – the CN Tower with its panoramic views of Toronto - before heading to the train station. At 10:00 PM, depart Toronto on VIA Rail's Transcontinental train, restored to its original 1950's style. “The Canadian” is a handsome stainless steel re-creation of the great era of train travel. Enjoy your private room...socialize over a drink with friends in the Mural Lounge...or ascend the staircase to the dome of the Park Car for coffee under the stars. Your private room is transformed into a cozy bedroom for a night’s rest. (Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After a peaceful night’s rest, awake and enjoy the view of the untamed wilderness of Northern Ontario. There is something special about taking the train in Canada, for it was the railway that linked this country together. The train is close to the very essence of Canada. We will be traveling in the "Silver and Blue" class, enjoying first class service. This sleek, polished and finely upholstered special section of the train is a reminder of how civilized rail travel can be. Cross the rugged rocks of the Canadian Shield to enter the Province of Manitoba while you sleep. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Arrive in Manitoba’s capital city Winnipeg early this morning. There will be time to explore on our own before departing Winnipeg at 12:00noon. Guests will want to visit the Dome for sweeping views of the vast rolling prairies as we travel across Saskatchewan during the afternoon and into Alberta this evening. (Breakfast, Dinner)
After passing Edmonton, Alberta's capital, we will notice our first glimpse of the Canadian Rockies. We will be in awe of the majesty of the mountains as the train takes us to the charming mountain town of Jasper. Arrive in Jasper in the early afternoon and transfer to our accommodations for the evening. (Breakfast, Dinner)
No Trip to Jasper National Park is complete without seeing Maligne Canyon and Maligne Lake, which is considered to be one of the most picturesque spots in the Canadian Rockies. Keep your eyes open for grizzly bears and other wildlife as you drive through the park this morning. This afternoonis free time to explore on your own. (Breakfast)
Travel by motorcoach south on the Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefields, where we board a sno-coach for a ride up the Athabasca Glacier (weather permitting). Continue along the Parkway, whose scenery is rated "the most spectacular in the entire Canadian National Parks System", on route to Banff, a bustling resort village nestled under imposing peaks, for a two-night stay. (Breakfast)
Start with a tour of Banff including Bow Falls, the Banff Springs Hotel, Tunnel Mountain and Sulphur Mountain Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain where we can look down over the entire town of Banff. The afternoon is free to explore Banff at our own pace. (Breakfast)
Today it's "All Aboard" as we pull out of the Banff Station on the "Rocky Mountaineer" two-day rail tour, "the Most Spectacular Train Trip in the World". Sit back and relax in spacious, comfortable reclining seats with picture windows...our meals will be served at our seats, along with snacks and nonalcoholic drinks. Our Onboard Service Attendant will provide interesting and informative commentary on the history and geography of the route. Travel through the snow-capped mountains of Banff, Yoho and Glacier National Parks...twist a figure eight through the "Spiral Tunnels"...watch for wildlife on the hillsides...traverse Rogers Pass...and discover Craigellachie, where, in 1885, the last spike on the Canadian Pacific Railroad was driven. Overnight is in Kamloops. (Continental Breakfast, Lunch)
Re-board the train to continue our journey westward through Canada's semi-arid desert. Travel down the Thompson River, where whitewater rafters challenge the rapids at the Jaws of Death Gorge. Along the historic Fraser River, see Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon before entering the lush fertile fields of the Fraser Valley. In the late afternoon, arrive in Vancouver for a three-night stay. (Continental Breakfast, Lunch)
It’s an early start to enjoy a day trip to charming Victoria. Board the ferry at Tsawwassen to cross the Strait of Georgia to Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island. Visit Butchart Gardens, offering a magnificent array of flowers, trees and much more. Victoria - ”the Emerald of the West and Sunshine City” - is a regal capital with a British accent and old English charm. Your tour of the city includes the Tudor-style buildings, parks, flower-lined streets and more. Return to Vancouver. (Breakfast)
A morning city tour will acquaint us with this magnificent western Canadian city, site of the 1986 World Exposition and the host of the 2010 Winter Olympics. See historic Gastown, 1000-acre Stanley Park, the downtown area, English Bay beaches, the waterfront and the third largest Chinatown in North America. The afternoon is free to pursue our own interests. This evening our tour director will host a "Farewell dinner". (Breakfast, Dinner)
We have traveled Canada's rails through five provinces...visited the picturesque resorts of Jasper and Banff...toured Victoria and Vancouver...and viewed the magnificent Canadian Rockies. Transfer to airport and fly back to Halifax
| Guaranteed Departure Dates | Single | Double | Triple | Quad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2010: September 29 | $6696.00 CAD + tax | $5939.00 CAD + tax | $5739.00 CAD + tax | $5759.00 CAD + tax |
Note: Prices shown are per person and based on occupancy category
Cancellation Insurance is available and strongly recommended.
