Queensferry Travel Canada Mini Brochure

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Canada Discover your tailor-made Canadian adventure today

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Contents

Introduction

We know the world

At Gold Medal we’ve been supplying scheduled flights, hotels, car hire, tours and excursions for over 45 years. We use this experience to carefully select the best range to offer you in each of our destinations.

Planning your Canada holiday can be just as much of an adventure as the trip itself. With so much to see and do there is an endless list of holiday combinations.

Whether you want to enthral yourself in an adrenaline-fuelled winter break, a sun-drenched summer discovery, an allencompassing tour taking in all of Canada’s captivating sights, or taking to the open road to see miles more on a self-drive at your own leisure… the hardest part will be deciding where to begin.

Your travel agent will work with you to tailor-make your holiday to your exact requirements – selecting your most convenient departure airport, airline, destinations, hotels and a whole host of experiences. Throughout this Canada minibrochure you’ll find some of our favourite and most travelled itineraries exploring the second largest country in the world! The spotlight is on Canada so get stuck in and start to create your next adventure.

Whale watching

Complete peace of mind When your travel agent books your trip with Gold Medal you can be assured that you are fully protected. All the flightinclusive holidays in this brochure are financially protected by the ATOL scheme.

Why book with Gold Medal? l Over 45 years’ experience l Portfolio of over 40,000 hotels l ABTA & ATOL protected l Partnerships with 135 airlines l Travel experts l Part of the Emirates Group l Industry award winners including 2018 Best Long Haul Operator and Best Consolidator* *Globe Travel Awards 2017 & 2018

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A flying start with Air Canada

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Canada touring holidays & experiences

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Experience Western Canada

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Western Canada holidays

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Experience Eastern Canada & The Maritimes

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Eastern Canada & The Maritimes holidays

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Where to book

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Your holiday, your way From simple breaks to complex multi-centre itineraries, our knowledge and experience means we can create your tailor-made holiday, your way.

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Canada Four seasons... four experiences Spring: nice & fresh (April – May) Summer: bright & hot (May – Sept) Autumn: colourful & mild (Oct – Nov) Winter: sun-filled & cold (Nov – March) Friends of nature The Canadian wilderness is home to some of nature’s finest creatures. From eagles to elks, moose to marmots, grizzly bears to bottle nosed dolphins, you can capture momentous moments in everyday life. If wildlife spotting is high on your bucket list then make sure you visit during Canada’s annual events such as the Pacific Rim Whale Festival, Oceanside’s Brant Festival and the Tofino Shorebird Festival.

Whistler Park

Parliament Park, Québec

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Ask your travel agent for a copy of the Gold Medal Canada 2018-19 brochure for more Canadian inspiration.

To book or for more information please visit your local travel agent

Notre-Dame Basilica, Montréal

Canadian moose

There are simply not enough words to express to the full extent and beauty of Canada. With six separate time zones covering four and a half hours, it is the second-biggest country in the world and boasts the longest coastline at 243,000 kilometres. From coast to coast, Canada is filled with a specular array of wonderful wonders that are sure to bring out the adventurer in you.

City thrills & winter chills If you want to experience the best of both worlds – think cities… think vast open landscapes – Canada is the perfect destination. From festivals and seasonal events to retail therapy in Toronto one day, to feeling the rush of the chill and the sun beating down of your face on an epic skiing escape with over 3,500 kilometres of Canadian slopes to enjoy on another.

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ARCTIC OCEAN

Dawson YUKON TERRITORY

NORTHERN TERRITORIES Yellowknife

HUDSON BAY BRITISH COLUMBIA

CANADA

LABRADOR

ALBERTA

MANITOBA

NEWFOUNDLAND

Jasper Whistler Vancouver

Edmonton Lake Louise SASKATCHEWAN Banff Saskatoon Calgary

Victoria

Epic experiences You can’t visit the second largest country in the world without sampling some of the must-do experiences. Destination Canada has created once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences found only in Canada. With over 200 Canadian Signature Experiences (CSE) in their collection whether it’s a palate pleaser experience feasting on Smorgasbord (Canada’s local food), seeking fun on the slopes, or a discovery experience you’re looking for, there is something for everyone. Look out for the logo throughout this mini brochure and in the Gold Medal Canada 2018-19 brochure!

ONTARIO QUEBEC

Fort Albany

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND NEW Québec BRUNSWICK NOVA SCOTIA Montréal

Winnipeg Thunder Bay

Ottawa Toronto Niagara Falls

Quebéc

See miles more Transform your holiday into an adventure and hit the road, with car hire prices in Toronto and Vancouver from £36 per day.

To book or for more information please visit your local travel agent

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A flying start with Air Canada

Flight offers

A flying start with Air Canada

Flight offers Air Canada operates more daily non-stop flights from the UK to Canada than any other airline, with up to 77 flights per week to seven major Canadian cities from London Heathrow; this includes four daily flights to Toronto and two daily flights to Vancouver. On board, in addition to Economy Class, discover revamped International Business Class and newly introduced Premium Economy.

Toronto from

£468

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Valid for 2018 departures

£530

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Valid for 2018 departures

International Economy Class l Up to a generous 33 inch seat pitch with adjustable headrest l Personal 22cm (8.9 inch) touch-screen television offering hundreds of hours of top rated entertainment l Complimentary hot meal with a selection of wines and spirits l Headsets free of charge l Access to in-seat power and USB ports for charging 4

Premium Economy A little more can mean a lot! Available on transatlantic services from London Heathrow to Toronto, Montréal, Calgary and Vancouver: l Priority service airport check in, boarding and baggage handling l 38 inch seat pitch l A larger seat with 20 inches between armrests, and up to 7 inch recline l Personal state-of-the-art entertainment system with touch-screen TVs l Premium meal service served on china dishware with complimentary wines and spirits l Increased baggage allowance of two pieces at 23kg each l Complimentary seat selection at time of booking l Complimentary earphones, newspapers and a handy amenity kit

To book or for more information please visit your local travel agent

* Not available on Heathrow to St. John’s or Halifax

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Calgary from

£638

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Valid for 2018 departures

Economy flights from London. Regional departures available, ask your travel agent for more details

£495

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Valid for 2018 departures

Montréal

£581

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Valid for 2018 departures

Winnipeg International Business Class Travel in style with Air Canada’s International Business Class l Relax in the privacy of the International Business Class pod with the added comfort of a fully flat 6 foot 6 inch bed* l Priority airport services: check in, boarding and baggage l Exclusive access to the Maple Leaf Lounge at Heathrow and across Canada l Fine wines and gourmet cuisine l Noise cancelling headphones to enjoy hundreds of hours of entertainment l Concierge service l Complimentary seat selection at time of booking

from Toronto

Vancouver from

Ottawa

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£613

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Valid for 2018 departures

Halifax

Flight durations from London Halifax - 6hrs Montréal - 7hrs Toronto - 7.5hrs Calgary - 8.5hrs Vancouver - 9hrs

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£655

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Valid for 2018 departures

Calgary

Edmonton from

£807

Valid for 2018 departures

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To book or for more information please visit your local travel agent

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Canada touring holidays

Canada touring holidays

Rocky Mountaineer

SilverLeaf Service

How you get around Canada is all part of the fun too! It’s a beautiful country to take advantage of and there are many ways to do it.

By hiring a car you can make the most of your miles however for the more complex itineraries escorted tours can be the perfect solution, but if you prefer to hit the tracks you can by rail.

Rocky Mountaineer: Journey Through the Clouds Explorer

London Heathrow

The spectacular peaks and breathtaking scenery of the Canadian Rockies are yours to discover onboard Rocky Mountaineer; ‘The Most Spectacular Train Trip in the World’®. Each Rocky Mountaineer rail vacation is a journey through a landscape whose scale and grandeur never fail to leave a lasting impression on those who experience it. As one of Rocky Mountaineer’s most popular packages, Journey Through the Clouds includes nights in Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Kamloops (en route) and Vancouver. Enjoy delicious hot breakfasts and lunches, with complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages served throughout the journey onboard Rocky Mountaineer.

Manchester

Explore other Rocky Mountaineer routes, ask your travel agent for more details.

Tours include: l Jasper Highlights, l Icefields Parkway including the Ice Explorer l Yoho National Park l Banff Gondola l Summit Helicopter Tour l Vancouver Lookout l Calgary Tower

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BANFF KAMLOOPS

VANCOUVER

CALGARY

SEATTLE

WASHINGTON

7 nights in SilverLeaf Service | Departures 29 Sep 2018 | Includes return flights with Air Canada from London, Manchester and Glasgow | Ask today about upgrading to GoldLeaf Service

To book or for more information please visit your local travel agent

Ottawa

Add a day tour to your Canadian experience

Capilano Suspension Bridge LAKE LOUISE

COASTAL PASSAGE SCENIC HIGHWAY MOTORCOACH SELF-DRIVE

Glasgow

£3,089pp from £3,099pp from £2,949pp from

JASPER

RAINFOREST TO GOLD RUSH

FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST

Manchester

7 nights | Departures 22 Sep 2018 | Includes return flights with Air Canada from London, Manchester and Glasgow

Québec

Sulphur Mountain

London Heathrow

On this escorted tour you will see English and French cultures fuse into a romantic journey through the picturesque and historic cities of Eastern Canada. From high-rise Toronto to the thundering thrills of Niagara Falls, and quality time spent in the beautiful cities of Ottawa and Québec, this premium experience is a mixture of excitement, culture and quaint charm.

£2,199pp from £2,199pp from £2,169pp from

ALBERTA

QUESNEL

WHISTLER

Indulgence in Eastern Canada Escorted Tour wih Insight Vacations

£2,399pp from £2,459pp from £2,489pp

BRITISH COLUMBIA JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS

7 nights | Departures 28 Apr - 12 May 2018 | Includes transfers and return flights with Air Canada from London, Manchester and Edinburgh

Columbia Icefield

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Glasgow

London Heathrow

Travel through five provinces on this all-encompassing Canadian tour. Begin your journey in Toronto and Manchester board VIA Rail’s ‘Canadian’ for a journey across the Rockies. You’ll travel through Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. After a brief stop in Alberta, Edmonton Edinburgh you’ll arrive in Jasper. Travel by coach to the Columbia Icefield and enjoy the Ice Explorer, enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Banff with a ride on the Sulphur Mountain Gondola, and continue through Glacier National Park before arriving in Kamloops. On the final leg of your journey, travel by coach through Fraser Valley to Vancouver.

Canada touring holidays

Continental Delights

Vancouver City Tour & Capilano Suspension Bridge This tour offers a fascinating look at Vancouver, stopping in Stanley Park en route to the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Cross the 450ft long bridge over a spectacular canyon to the Treetops Adventure observation structure. Price from: £69pp

Garibaldi Lake, British Columbia

Whistler Mountain & Adventure Tour Explore the ‘Sea-to-Sky’ highway on your way to Whistler Village. Travel amidst the Coastal Mountains, stop at Shannon Falls and take in the views of amazing glacier fiord (Britannia Beach) with admission to the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre and Museum. Price from: £89pp

Toronto

Toronto City Tour See the sights of Canada’s largest and most diverse city including the Eaton Centre, Chinatown, CN Tower, and Old and New City Halls with plenty of opportunities for pictures along the way. Price from: £29pp

To book or for more information please visit your local travel agent

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Experience Western Canada

Vancouver

Experience Western Canada

Cities

Western Canada includes four provinces, the most commonly known two; Alberta and British Columbia, and the lesser known Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Whether you’re looking for adventure in the Rocky Mountains, family-friendly après ski scene in Whistler, or an escape from the everyday in Calgary, there is lots on offer to tick off your ‘to-do-list’. Countless and unique experiences await!

Vancouver, British Columbia The cosmopolitan city of Vancouver is perched on the edge of nature and offers the perfect combination of an outdoor adventure and urban getaway – it simply has it all.

You can experience a great diverse holiday here from an ultimate day tour seeing Orca whales, to feasting on the city’s culinary scene in stylish restaurants and head to the slopes with your snowboard. If don’t want every day to be a snow day then heading to the sand as many people don’t realise here you can find beaches at every turn.

Calgary, Alberta One of Canada’s wealthiest cities, Calgary is amazing and dynamic with superb beauty, cool eateries, and vibrant nightlife with chic bars and entertainment venues. Blessed with scenic mountain views against towering architecture it combines a cultural city feel with striking backdrop views of nature’s breathtaking sights.

Sea to Sky Highway

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Whistler, British Columbia Whistler is an outdoor lover’s paradise, the perfect four season getaway and home to premier ski resorts. Spring up the mountains on soft snow; explore lush rainforests, crystalline rivers and lakes or glide through the forest on an exhilarating high wire adventure in summer.

Enjoy the fall into festivals and activities that are most enjoyable while the leaves turn in autumn, then experience exhilarating adventures and legendary après sessions in winter.

3 NIGHTS FULL BOARD Vancouver

City & nature twin-centre

To book or for more information please visit your local travel agent

Calgary

From the skyscrapers of Vancouver set against a panorama of crisp white snow-capped mountains, to the pristine natural beauty of British Columbia, enjoy the best of both worlds on this tailor-made city and nature-filled trip. Stay in the trendy neighbourhood of Yaletown with entertainment, sports, restaurants and shopping districts all on your doorstep before heading to Knight Inlet Lodge tucked into Glendale Cove, it is here that you will begin each day’s adventure.

£1,049pp £1,069pp £1,249pp

Includes seven days car hire

London Heathrow Manchester Edinburgh

£2,439pp from £2,549pp from £2,529pp from

Special Offer

Includes great rates London Heathrow

Start in Calgary before heading off for two days Manchester in Banff National Park where you’ll visit Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary and Johnson Canyon. Next visit Glasgow Lake Louise before travelling along the spectacular Icefields Parkway to Jasper and onwards to Blue River.

On day seven depart for Vancouver and explore at your own leisure until day nine before an overnight stay in the alpine village of Whistler. Spend your last two days in the town of Victoria, taking in Shannon Falls, Horseshoe Bay and Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.

Columbia Icefields

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6 nights | Departures 21 Jun - 04 Jul 2018 | Includes return flights with Air Canada from London Heathrow, Manchester and Edinburgh

Passage Through the Rockies Escorted Tour with APT

Rocky Mountains, Alberta Hike into a vast wilderness and feel on top of the world witnessing the towering snow-topped Rocky Mountains. Take in breathtaking views as far as the eye can see and experience fun-filled adventures of mountain climbing, camping, fishing, and sights of prominent peaks, glittering glaciers, and still mountain lakes.

Rocky Mountains

6 nights | Departures 08 - 11 Oct 2018 | Includes return flights with Air Canada from London, Manchester and Edinburgh | Includes seven day car hire pick up and drop off at Vancouver Airport

Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel, Vancouver 3 NIGHTS ROOM ONLY Knight Inlet Lodge, British Columbia

Knight Inlet Lodge Vancouver

Save £669 per person

London Heathrow

Experience the delights of Vancouver to Calgary. After collecting your hire car and leaving Vancouver make Manchester from a short stop in the charming alpine resort of Whistler before heading on to Sun Peaks. The rest of your journey from takes in the beautiful province of Alberta, visiting Jasper, Edinburgh Lake Louise, Banff and more before arriving in Calgary.

Price includes admission to either Banff Upper Hot Springs or Miette Hot Springs Jasper, admission to Hat Creek Ranch, an Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier, and a Sulphur Mountain Gondola.

Special Offer

Western Canada holidays

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Spirit of the West self-drive

11 nights | Departures 16 Jun 2018 | Includes transfers and return flights with Air Canada from London, Manchester and Glasgow

£3,349pp from £3,379pp from £3,299pp from

Jasper National Park

To book or for more information please visit your local travel agent

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Experience Eastern Canada & The Maritimes

The Maritimes

Experience Eastern Canada & The Maritimes

Cities

Eastern Canada covers Ontario, Québec and The Maritimes and is brimming with marvellous gems just waiting to be discovered. From charming Québec City, historic Ottawa to cosmopolitan Toronto and sophisticated Montréal there is plenty to see. Take a step off dry land and explore the natural splendour with a tour around the scenic Thousand Islands and see the spectacular and iconic Niagara Falls in all its glory.

Toronto, Ontario A dynamic urban retreat with astonishing skyscrapers, all dwarfed by the famous free-standing CN Tower – the third tallest tower in the world. It’s one of the most multi-culturally diverse cities on the earth with over 140 different languages spoken.

Take the time to explore eye-catching views, high-street shopping, world-class cuisine, and magnificent cultural charms.

Québec City, Québec Québec City is the oldest city in Canada boasting cultural identity fused with cosmopolitan living, it has the perfect mix of sophistication, playfulness, and fascinating history including the Historic District of Old Québec which has been designated as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Keeping close to nature and the only facility of its kind, Québec’s aquarium covers over 16 hectares allowing visitors to experience the St. Lawrence and other Canadian marine life.

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Toronto

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The Maritimes Secluded but accessible with picture perfect villages, an insight of maritime history, rugged coastal lines and an endless panorama of landscapes, The Maritimes is an idyllic region for visitors.

Comprised of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, and great for a search of somewhat unchartered territories and hidden gems.

Nova Scotia

To book or for more information please visit your local travel agent

14 nights | Departures 30 May - 13 Jun 2018 | Includes transfers and return flights with Air Canada from London, Manchester and Edinburgh

Fairmont Royal York, Toronto 3 NIGHTS ROOM ONLY

Sheraton on the Falls, Niagara 2 NIGHTS ROOM ONLY Toronto

Toronto & Niagara Falls twin-centre

Niagara Falls

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Save £669 per person

Spend three nights in the city of Toronto at Fairmont Royal York, one of the world’s great landmark hotels and just steps away from an exciting mix of entertainment, shopping, sightseeing and more. From here, head to the iconic Niagara Falls where your Adventure Pass includes a boat tour, walks behind the Falls and more.

5 nights | Departures 31 Aug - 08 Oct 2018 | Includes transfers and return flights with Air Canada from London Heathrow, Manchester, and Edinburgh

12 day Landscapes of the Canadian Maritimes Escorted Tour with Insight Vacations

Niagara Falls, Ontario Here is a passport to adventure and there’s more to take you to greater heights than you realise. Discover the magic of the winter falls and witness great spectacles framed by mother nature’s art. Why not consider a Niagara Falls Tour and see incredible cascading waterfalls and hear the roaring sounds of crashing waterfall sprays?

London Heathrow

Explore Ontario at your own leisure discovering all the greatest sights. Your self-drive begins in Toronto and Manchester travels through Niagara Falls, Kitchener, Waterloo, Collingwood, Huntsville, Ottawa and Kingston before Edinburgh arriving back into Toronto. This fantastic package includes 14 nights’ accommodation, economy car hire, Niagara Falls Adventure Pass, Cruise of Thousand Islands and admission to attractions including the Canadian Museum of History, Upper Canada Village and the CN Tower in Toronto.

Niagara Falls

London Heathrow Manchester Edinburgh

11 nights | Departures 08 Sep 2018 | Includes transfers and return flights with Air Canada from London, Manchester and Edinburgh

£999pp from £1,179pp from £1,129pp from

Special Offer

Includes Niagara Falls Adventure Pass London Heathrow Manchester

Relax and take in the breathtaking panoramas on this seaside escape, with captivating ocean vistas, Edinburgh colourful harbours and fascinating insights into the history of Canada’s Eastern Maritime Provinces. This Canadian maritime experience takes its inspiration from nature itself… the sea. Starting in Saint John, it sets a comfortable pace with picturesque days, two relaxing two-night stays (Charlottetown and Halifax) and a relaxing ferry ride to Prince Edward Island.

Prince Edward Island

£1,899pp from £1,899pp from £1,869pp from

Eastern Canada & The Maritimes holidays

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Ontario Explorer self-drive

£3,399pp from £3,479pp from £3,459pp from

Halifax

To book or for more information please visit your local travel agent

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California

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Terms & conditions: All prices are ‘from’ amounts per person based on two adults sharing for selected departure dates within the travel period shown. Package pricing includes pre-payable taxes, Airline Failure & ATOL protection cover, return economy flights and accommodation as specified. All offers are subject to availability and are correct at time of going to print, restrictions and book by dates may apply – this supplement will become invalid on 31 March 2018.

All available discounts and savings are included in the price shown. For full booking terms & conditions please refer to the main Gold Medal brochures or ask your travel agent for details. Holidays operated by Gold Medal Travel PLC, ATOL protected 2916, ABTA V6805.

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