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Day 1 Saturday/Monday Our incredible train journey begins! Transfer to Saskatoon's Train Station for our departure (Thursday, Saturday Monday at 2:00AM). All aboard the "VIA Rail Transcontinental" bound for the Pacific Coast. Our first class rail cars are refurbished to the 1950's genre in Art Deco. The private bedrooms are comfortable and all meals are included ( smaller overnight bag is recommended on the train). Enjoy a delicious breakfast and relax as we forge across the great wheatfields of Saskatchewan before our morning arrival into vibrant Edmonton, capital of Alberta. After a brief stop we continue the train journey to the "Jewel of the Canadian Rockies" Jasper, Alberta. Disembark and transfer (transfer not included in price) to our hotel. Keep on the lookout for wild animals often seen in and around the town. VIA RAIL BEDROOMS / DINING CAR / DOME CAR / PARK-LOUNGE CAR

Day 2 This morning we tour JASPER and, above the townsite, beautiful PYRAMID LAKE. Perhaps take an optional cruise of magnificent MALIGNE LAKE and its incredible aquamarine waters. The views are stunning and the water is a shade of blue found only in these mountains. Spirit Island is a famous spot for photographers seeking the perfect picture. Return to Jasper via the Valley of the FIVE LAKES. A few miles to the south of Jasper is the JASPER GONDOLA from where the views of the valleys and peaks are outstanding.

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Day 3 Depart Jasper towards BANFF NATIONAL PARK on our deluxe motor coach along the Icefields Parkway. This is one of the most scenic drives on earth. We'll ride a Sno-Coach (weather permitting) onto the Columbia Icefield's ATHABASCA GLACIER. The Columbia Icefields are 125 square miles in size (massive!), with no fewer than 30 glaciers where 3 river systems flow to three different oceans. The Icefields Parkway delivers us past numerous lakes and peaks to famous Banff. Overnight at one of our Hotels

Day 4 Join us on an afternoon tour up Sulfur Mountain on the BANFF GONDOLA. The views will take your breath away. In the evening we can enjoy an optional dinner featuring cuisine and entertainment all about Canada. The very adventurous can take an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies or a relaxing sail onto LAKE MINNEWANKA.

Vermilion Lakes near Banff

Day 5 Depart for Kamloops by motor coach in the sunny Okanagan via Kicking Horse Pass. Pass over the Continental Divide and begin our slow downhill descent to the Pacific Ocean. Travel through Yoho National Park, one of four parks that comprise a World Heritage Sight. We arrive in the late afternoon at the "cattle country" center of Kamloops.

Day 6 We scoot along the shores of Kamloops Lake by motor coach (Kamloops being a native word meaning "meeting of the lakes") and then shadow the mighty Frasier River past Hell's Gate Canyon. We arrive in lovely VANCOUVER where our orientation tour includes Gastown (be sure to see the steam clock), Chinatown (second largest in North America), the harbor area and the famous Totem Poles at STANLEY PARK. We can pre-book a harbor dinner cruise for you. or perhaps visit beautiful QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK.

Day 7 Transfer to Vancouver International airport or you may choose to extend your stay and visit Vancouver and the largest island in North America, mighty Vancouver Island. Those extending their stay can go whale watching, see BUTCHART GARDENS and the city of VICTORIA on Vancouver Island or travel up to WHISTLER Resort area (North of Vancouver).

Lake Louise

We can pre-book
7 night ALASKA CRUISES
at wholesale rates.

This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction MORE TOURS FROM SASKATOON

This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction
MORE TOURS FROM SASKATOON