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Grand Canada Coast to Coast
ADD EXTRA NIGHTS, STOPS OR TRY IT IN REVERSE
GRAND CANADA COAST TO COAST
Halifax ➡ Quebec City ➡ Montreal ➡ Toronto ➡ Niagara Falls ➡ Jasper ➡ Banff ➡ Jasper ➡ Vancouver
BRITISH COLUMBIA ALBERTA SASK. Hudson Bay
Spend 1 night on VIA Rail Take a return shuttle to Banff MANITOBA QUEBEC
JASPER
2 ONTARIO 1 BANFF Spend 1 night on VIA Rail
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North
Pacific
Ocean DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN HALIFAX Begin your coast to coast Canadian adventure in charming, seaside Halifax. Enjoy the waterfront setting and the seafaring history of this friendly city. DAY 2 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL Spend some more time this morning enjoying the sights of Halifax before heading to the VIA Rail station to depart for Quebec City. As the train winds its way north and west through the Canadian Maritimes, you’ll be treated to some delightful views of
VANCOUVER QUEBEC CITY
Your journey ends with Spend 3 nights on VIA Rail 2 TORONTO HALIFAX 2 1 MONTREAL 1 2 nights in NIAGARA FALLS
Vancouver Your journey begins with Take a day trip 1 night in
to Niagara Falls Halifax North Atlantic Ocean
KEY
1 Nights stay the rocky and forested coast and inlands of the region. DAY 3 - QUEBEC CITY Roll into Quebec City today and immediately be seduced by the city’s old-world, European flavor. The city’s early colonial roots are present everywhere, from its centuries old defensive walls, its continentalflavored Old Port district, to the historic waterfront. Dinner tonight is included at a classic Quebecoise restaurant. DAY 4 - QUEBEC CITY TO MONTREAL Enjoy a guided tour of Quebec City today, riding past popular and historic points of interest. Later, make your way to the VIA Rail station and board the train for the short journey to Montreal. DAY 5 - MONTREAL Explore Montreal on your sightseeing tour today. Visit famous attractions such as Notre Dame Basilica, the hip Place des Arts, Place Jacques Cartier, the Hotel de Ville, and Old Montreal. DAY 6 - MONTREAL TO TORONTO Take the train to Toronto, Canada’s largest city. While onboard, enjoy spacious seating, attentive service, and complimentary WiFi. Upgrade to Business Class for the ultimate experience complete with hot meal service and included beverages. DAY 7 - NIAGARA FALLS Head out to one of Canada’s greatest natural wonders on your Niagara Falls tour today. Enjoy lunch overlooking the falls, tour the surrounding area, then head back to Toronto for the night.
This morning,, board the iconic Canadian train line for your exciting journey across Canada. DAY 9 & 10 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL Enjoy an unforgettable experience by scenic rail across Canada, traversing a variety of beautiful landscapes and taking in sights only possible by train. As you are enjoying the pristine lakes, charming farm country, wide open plains, and rolling, tree covered hills, also keep a look out for diverse wildlife. DAY 11 - JASPER The views from the train are stunning today as the train winds its way into the heart of the Rockies, and finally stops in the picturesque alpine town of Jasper. Take some time to discover the charms of this classic mountain community. DAY 12 - JASPER TO BANFF Depart Jasper for the scenic journey through the Icefields Parkway to Banff. Enjoy the wildlife, pristine lakes, and breathtaking mountain peaks along the way. Once to Banff, check into your hotel and enjoy everything this charming location has to offer. You will be transferred today from Banff through the mountains and back to Jasper. Rest and relax before tomorrow’s train journey to the West Coast. DAY 14 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL Board the Canadian once again, for an overnight journey heading westbound. As the train continues on toward Vancouver, witness even more beautiful views of the Canadian Rockies from the comfort of the train. DAY 15 - VANCOUVER Prior to arriving in Vancouver, take in the agricultural heartland of the Fraser Valley as it approaches the mighty Pacific Ocean. DAY 16 - VANCOUVER Use your included hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour today to learn all about the city and its history with live commentary. Feel free to hop off the tour and explore any sites in-depth at your leisure. Also included today is admission to the Vancouver Lookout.
VACATION INCLUDES:
• 11 nights’ hotel stay • 5 nights onboard VIA Rail ® • One-way VIA Rail ® in Economy class • 3 meals (2 lunches and 1 dinner) • Sightseeing city tour of Quebec
City • Sightseeing city tour of Montreal • Sightseeing tour of Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake • Sightseeing tour of the Columbia
Icefield and Athabasca Glacier including the Glacier Skywalk • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Vancouver • Admission to the Vancouver
Lookout See page 52-53 for options to upgrade
DAY 8 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL DAY 13 - BANFF TO JASPER your experience with VIA Rail.
DAY 17 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN VANCOUVER
DATES AND PRICES:
May 2020 $4,399 June 2020 $4,649 July 2020 $4,649 August 2020 $4,649 September 2020 $4,399 October 2020 $4,349 Prices are per person based on two people sharing a standard room, and are subject to availability and change. Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 54. VIA Rail travel is based on economy class unless otherwise stated.
Montreal
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Halifax - Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax Quebec City - Hotel Chateau Laurier Montreal - Le Nouvel Hotel & Spa Toronto - Chelsea Hotel Jasper - Chateau Jasper Banff - Buffalo Mountain Lodge Vancouver - Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton, Downtown Vancouver
