Trans Canada by Rail

Highlights: Toronto – Niagara Falls – The Canadian en route – Jasper – Lake Louise – Banff – Banff National Parks – Kamloops – Rocky Mountaineer – Vancouver – Victoria

Itinerary:
Mon 02 May 22 – Arrive at Toronto
Arrive at Toronto International Airport and transfer independently to your downtown hotel. Pick up your information kit at the front desk upon check-in. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore Canada’s commercial and cultural centres. Overnight in Toronto.

Tue 03 May 22 – NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION
Enjoy a full-day excursion to Niagara Falls. The route travels through the lush fruit growing district of the Niagara Peninsula to the spectacle of Niagara Falls. Board the Niagara City Cruises by Hornblower Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour for a spectacular boat trip to the foot of the Horseshoe Falls. Ample time will be spent at the falls to give you every opportunity to take pictures and admire the thundering waters. Highlights include lunch and a trip along the beautiful Niagara Parkway which winds its way along the Niagara Gorge. Pass through the historic community of Niagara-on-the-Lake before returning to Toronto. Lunch included. Overnight in Toronto.

Wed 04 May 22 – TORONTO/VIA RAIL/THE CANADIAN
Transfer independently to Union station to board VIA Rail’s The Canadian en route to western Canada. Lunch and dinner included. Overnight on board VIA Rails The Canadian.

Thu 05 May 22 – Fri 06 May 22 – VIA RAIL / THE CANADIAN
Travelling north of the Great Lakes, view the rugged terrain of the Canadian Shield, some of North Americas oldest rock formations. Rich in minerals and forests, the region is dotted with thousands of freshwater lakes. By early evening, the train crosses the border into the province of Manitoba and stops briefly in its capital, Winnipeg. Overnights on board VIA Rails The Canadian. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners included.

Sat 07 May 22 – VIA RAIL / THE CANADIAN / JASPER
By early morning, you will have crossed the vast expanses of prairie flatland in Saskatchewan and Alberta, and will be approaching the imposing silhouette of the Rocky Mountains. Enjoy the spectacle of nature as the train enters Jasper National Park. Overnight in Jasper.

Sun 08 May 22 – JASPER
You have a full day to relax and tour Jasper and the surrounding area. Enjoy a ride on the Jasper Tramway or visit Miette Hot Springs. Take in the breathtaking panorama of Jasper National Parks serene lakes and gentle meadows standing in stark contrast to its jagged peaks and spectacular glaciers. Overnight in Jasper.

Mon 09 May 22 – JASPER TO LAKE LOUISE
Today will be an unforgettable journey as you depart Jasper on your transfer along the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic roads in all of Canada. Every turn unveils spectacular vistas of magnificent peaks, outstretched valleys, cascading waterfalls and mountain meadows alive with colour. At the Columbia Icefield, ride in an Ice Explorer to explore the Athabasca Glacier (ride included). Continuing just beyond the edge of theglacial shelf, you arrive at Lake Louise a verdant shimmering lake reflecting the majesty of the Victoria Glacier. Overnight in Lake Louise.

Tue 10 May 22 – LAKE LOUISE TO BANFF
Take some time in the morning to explore the village of Lake Louise – a picturesque gateway to the mountain areas of Banff National Park, its small train station made famous in the film Dr. Zhivago. Today you will be transferred through the winding roads of Banff National Park to arrive at the Banff town site. Wildlife meander through the green spaces creating truly unique photo opportunities. Boutiques, confectioners and eateries line the quaint boulevards, adding to the charm of this picturesque alpine town. Overnight in Banff.

Wed 11 May 22 – BANFF NATIONAL PARK
This morning, discover the town of Banff and its natural surroundings on a comprehensive sightseeing tour. The tour will show you some of Banff National Parks many highlights, including the Hoodoos, curiously shaped by centuries of erosion, Surprise Corner and Tunnel Mountain Drive, overlooking the beautiful scenery of the Bow River Valley. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Banff.

Thu 12 May 22 – ROCKY MOUNTAINEER: BANFF TO KAMLOOPS
Today you board the Rocky Mountaineer heading west to the Pacific Coast. This unique daylight service allows you to view some of the most spectacular sights in western Canada. The route departs the Rockies through Kicking Horse Pass, then climbs into the Selkirk Mountains following Rogers Pass. By late afternoon, you are in the arid ranchland of interior British Columbia, where you disembark for the night. Overnight in Kamloops. Breakfast and lunch included.

Fri 13 May 22 – ROCKY MOUNTAINEER: KAMLOOPS TO VANCOUVER
Today your spectacular daylight rail excursion to Vancouver continues. The journey leads through the “cowboy country” ranchland of the British Columbia interior and along the mighty Thompson and Fraser rivers. Rugged mountain peaks and rolling, wind-swept hills will define the horizon as you traverse the interior and approach the Coastal Mountains surrounding Vancouver. Upon arrival in Vancouver, transfer independently to your hotel. Overnight in Vancouver. Breakfast and lunch included.

Sat 14 May 22 – VANCOUVER
Discover Vancouver on a hop-on hop-off tour, taking in the sights of historic Gastown, English Bay, Granville
Island, the colourful totem poles of scenic Stanley Park and much more. Overnight in Vancouver.

Sun 15 May 22 – VICTORIA EXCURSION
This full-day trip to Victoria begins with a cruise through the scenic Gulf Islands and includes a visit to the acclaimed Butchart Gardens. Afterwards continue to Victoria for a city sightseeing tour that encompasses Victoria’s stately homes and gardens as well as historic landmarks. You will see the University of Victoria and Beacon Hill Park and pass the Royal British Columbia Museum, Thunderbird Park, the Parliament Buildings and the exclusive homes of the Uplands and Oak Bay. You will return to Vancouver in the early evening. Overnight in Vancouver.

Mon 16 May 22 – END OF TOUR
Individually transfer to Vancouver International Airport in time to check in for your return flight

INCLUDES
Accommodation for 14 nights (including 3 nights on board The
Canadian)

STANDARD HOTELS
TORONTO – Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown OR Courtyard by Marriott
JASPER – Lobstick Lodge or Marmot Lodge
LAKE LOUISE – Mountaineer Lodge
BANFF – Elk + Avenue Hotel or Banff Ptarmigan Inn
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Hotel or similar
VANCOUVER – Sandman Hotel Vancouver Centre or Rosedale on Robson
VIVARAIL (THE CANADIAN) TORONTO TO JASPER (UPPER OR LOWER BERTH)

Full day trip to Niagara Falls including lunch and Niagara City
Cruises by Hornblower
Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour* (mid-May to mid-October)
Toronto to Jasper rail passage on VIA Rail’s The Canadian (section accommodation)
Transfer from the train station to Jasper hotel (for Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge only)
Full day sightseeing transfer along the Icefields Parkway to Lake
Louise (Ice Explorer ride included)
Scheduled transfer from Lake Louise to Banff
3-hour sightseeing tour of Banff
Banff / Kamloops / Vancouver rail passage on the Rocky Mountaineer (SilverLeaf Service)
Transfers to and from Kamloops train station
Hop-on Hop-off trolley tour of Vancouver
Full day excursion to Victoria including Butchart Gardens visit
Two (2) breakfasts, three (3) lunches and three (3) dinners onboard VIA Rail
Two (2) breakfasts and two (2) lunches onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
Travel & Information kit
Provincial Taxes and Federal GST and/or HST
*Substituted by “Journey behind the Falls” in offseason.

NOT INCLUDED
Transfers to and from airport and/or train stations in Toronto,
Jasper, Banff and
Vancouver
Airport improvement fee
National park entrance fees
Meals and attractions unless otherwise stated

Offer Includes

Meal Plans