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This 16-day excursion take you on a 6400 km (4000 miles) tour across the world's second largest country, Canada. The rail journey allows you to explore the scenery and culture which have made Canada fameous. You'll see Vancouver on the Pacific Coast, Halifax on the Atlantic Coast, and many points in between.
Highlights
- 2 days onboard the spectacular Rocky Mountaineer® in your choice of RedLeaf Service, SilverLeaf Service or GoldLeaf Service.
- 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 4 dinners
- 11 nights hotel accommodation
- 4 nights cabin accommodation onboard VIA Rail
- Vancouver Lookout
- Banff Tour, including Banff Gondola
- Yoho Park Tour, Banff to Lake Louise
- Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer, Lake Louise to Jasper
- Toronto Hop On/Hop Off city sightseeing tour*
- Niagara Falls Tour
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Montreal
- VIA Rail from Jasper to Toronto
- VIA Rail from Toronto to Montreal in Business class
- VIA Rail from Montreal to Halifax
- Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff
- Luggage handling in Kamloops and Banff
- National Parks Pass
Train Information
Day 1 Vancouver Arrival
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 2 Vancouver to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia's interior. On today's journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser River valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade mountains, to the desert-like environment of the interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake and into Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. (B, L)
Day 3 Kamloops to Banff
Your journey continues eastwards to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will see a spectacular array of scenery as you travel across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Today's highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and, of course, the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends in the resort town of Banff this evening. Overnight in Banff. (B, L)
Day 4 Banff Sightseeing
Today enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff,where highlights include visits to Bow Falls, the Banff Gondola (admission included), Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Banff.
Day 5 Banff to Lake Louise
Today explore the natural wonders of Lake Louise and Yoho National Park. Highlights include a walk along Johnston Canyon, a stroll along the shores of Lake Louise with stunning views of Victoria Glacier, Moraine Lake, the Spiral Tunnels viewpoint, Emerald Lake and Takakkaw Falls, the second highest waterfall in Canada. Your tour ends in Lake Louise this afternoon, where the remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure. Overnight in Lake Louise.
Day 6 Lake Louise to Jasper
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff and Jasper National Parks via the Icefields Parkway. Among the highlights are Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Falls. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Time will be available for lunch on your own. Arrive in Jasper late this afternoon. Overnight in Jasper.
Day 7 VIA Rail Jasper to Toronto Day 1
This evening, begin your four-day journey aboard VIA Rail's Canadian across the Prairie provinces and northern Ontario. Overnight on VIA Rail. (D)
Day 8 VIA Rail Jasper to Toronto Day 2
Continue your rail journey across Canada to Toronto. Overnight on VIA Rail. (B, L, D)
Day 9 VIA Rail Jasper to Toronto Day 3
Continue your rail journey across Canada to Toronto. Overnight on VIA Rail. (B, L, D)
Day 10 VIA Rail Toronto Arrival
Arrive in Toronto on VIA Rail this afternoon. After arrival, check into your hotel, freshen up and embark on a Hop On/Hop Off tour to see all of the city's impressive ladmarks. Overnight in Toronto. (B)
Day 11 Niagara Falls Tour
Enjoy a full-day motorcoach tour to Niagara Falls, one of the great natural wonders of the world. Included is a cruise on the Maid of the Mist to the base of Horseshoe Falls. Return to Toronto early this evening. Overnight in Toronto.
Imax Theatre or Journey Behind the Falls is substituted when Maid of the Mist is not operating
Day 12 VIA Rail Toronto to Montreal
Travel by VIA Rail in Business Class from Toronto to Montreal. Overnight in Montreal. (L)
Day 13 Montreal Sightseeing
Enjoy a half-day guided city tour of Montreal today. Scheduled stops include Old Montreal, Notre-Dame Basilica, Olympic Park, Mount Royal and McGill University. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore this vibrant city on your own. Overnight in Montreal.
Day 14 VIA Rail Montreal to Halifax
Spend the day sightseeing independently in Montreal before boarding the VIA Rail train to Halifax. Overnight on VIA Rail.
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Day 15 VIA Rail Halifax Arrival
Enjoy the scenic Nova Scotia and New Brunswick landscapes before arriving in Halifax this afternoon. Spend the rest of the day exploring this small Atlantic coastal city. Overnight in Halifax. (B, L)
Day 16 Halifax Departure
Your vacation comes to an end upon check-out from your Halifax hotel.
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Prices are in USD.
Meals (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and do not include approximately 6% tax. Prices for singles, triples and children, and additional pre-purchased meals are available on request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Tax on cabin accommodation onboard VIA Rail is not rebatable. Halifax Marriott Harbourfront is not operated by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
Superior class includes travel in RedLeaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer portion of the trip. Upgrade to SilverLeaf rail service available for $499 per person. Deluxe class includes GoldLeaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer portion of this trip.
*Toronto Hop On/Hop Off tour is availabe from May 1-October 10, 2012. A Toronto CityPass will be substituted for travel outside of those dates.
Call 877-929-7245 today to book your Coast to Coast by Rail Trip featuring Halifax, Peggy' Cove, Montreal, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Jasper, VIA Rail, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, Kamloops, Vancouver and more.
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