CANADIAN ROCKIES BY TRAIN 9 DAYS • 13 MEALS $ FROM 5719
land only, per person, double occupancy
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES • See Maligne Canyon, one of the area’s most spectacular landmarks. • Experience the beautiful city of Vancouver with a sightseeing tour. • Visit a ranch where you can play horseshoes and enjoy a wagon ride.
MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS • Behold spectacular Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks. • Witness spectacular views on your VIA Rail train ride. • Traverse the unforgettable Icefields Parkway.
IT’S YOUR CHOICE! (Be sure to arrange before trip departure)
Day 5 | Stop at the Columbia Icefield and choose a fun ride across this mass of glacial ice or take a walk on the Glacier Skywalk to experience the breathtaking views from the glassfloored platform.
CULINARY INCLUSIONS • 7 breakfasts • 2 lunches • 4 dinners • Enjoy breakfast at picturesque Maligne Lake. • Diner’s Choice...select from a “menu” of Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise’s restaurants. • Delight in a traditional Albertan barbecue.
ACCOMMODATION Westin Bayshore, Georgian Court or The Listel, Vancouver Day 2 VIA Rail’s The Canadian, Vancouver Days 3, 4 Sawridge Inn, The Crimson, Marmot Lodge, Lobstick Lodge or The Chateau Jasper, Jasper Day 5 Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise Days 6, 7 Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff Day 8 Westin Hotel, Calgary Day 1
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL
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Stunning landscapes, elegant hotels, a day on a ranch and an overnight aboard a train…the perfect way to experience the Canadian Rockies. START E ARLY Vancouver: Take more time in this bustling west coast seaport. CALL FOR DETAILS.
Day 1: Vancouver, British Columbia - Tour Begins Join us for a remarkable journey through the stunning landscapes, charming towns and beautiful lakes of the Canadian Rockies. Day 2: Vancouver - VIA Rail A city tour of Vancouver begins this morning at beautiful Stanley Park, Canada’s renowned urban rainforest. Then, continue to Chinatown, the waterfront, and Gastown, a turn-of-thecentury centre comprised of pubs, art galleries, boutiques and the world-famous steam-powered clock, perhaps the most photographed subject in all of Vancouver. Stroll picturesque Granville Island and its fascinating markets. This evening, enjoy dinner overlooking the city skyline. Later, board VIA Rail’s The Canadian to begin your journey to the majestic Canadian Rockies. Relive train travel in the days of old as you are rocked to sleep tonight in your private accommodation. (B, D)
Day 3: VIA Rail - Jasper, Alberta Enjoy a lovely hot breakfast in the dining car as your train whisks you past the peaks of the Monashee Mountains and the stunning sight of Pyramid Falls. Relax in the dome car as you experience 360-degree views of the glistening glaciers of the Albreda Icefields and on a clear day, view Mt. Robson – the highest peak of the Rockies! Moose, mountain goats, bear and caribou call this wonderland home. This afternoon, arrive in Jasper, nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies at the gateway to the incredible Icefields Parkway. (B, L) Day 4: Jasper This morning we travel to Maligne Lake, the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies, and enjoy breakfast against the backdrop of the picture-perfect sparkling waters of the lake. Whilst at Maligne Lake you may choose to embark on an optional cruise highlighting the beauty of Spirit Island. Later, enjoy the dramatic Maligne Canyon, one of the area’s most spectacular landmarks. Return to your hotel with time to independently explore. (B, D) Day 5: Icefields Parkway-Glacier Experience or Glacier Skywalk-Lake Louise Set off for a day of sightseeing en route to Lake Louise. Journey along the
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