Day
1 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 and ATHABASCA
FALLS /
HORSESHOE
LAKE. Overnight
at one of our
Jasper Hotels
Day
3
Depart
Jasper for Banff 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
BOW
LAKE PEYTO
LAKE and
MISTAYA
LAKE
south to LAKE
LOUISE,
one of the most enchanting spots on earth. We see the reflections of
the mountains in her aqua blue waters and we'll find out how rock flour
helps the water retain its mesmerizing color. Continue further into BANFF
NATIONAL PARK to
the
majestic town
of BANFF.
Hotels
Day
4 Join us on an afternoon tour up Sulfur
Mountain on the BANFF
GONDOLA. The views will take your breath away.
Walk the boardwalk at the summit onto another mountain and see the ancient
weather observatory there. In the evening we can enjoy an optional dinner featuring cuisine and
entertainment all about Canada. The very adventurous can choose to
take a helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies or a relaxing cruise
onto LAKE
MINNEWANKA. Overnight
at one of our Banff
Hotels
Day 5 and
Day 6 Enjoy
two days to explore the trails, shopping, tours and sightseeing that
this area is Word famous for. How about visiting 7 consecutive
waterfalls at
JOHNSTON
CANYON or
we can pre-arrange a day tour to Yoho National Park including Takkakaw
Falls
Day 7
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 for overnight. Lac Le Jeune may be
substituted for Kamloops.
Day
8 We
scoot along the shores of Kamloops Lake (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.
Overnight
at one of our
Hotels.
Day 9
Transfer
to the 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).
We can pre-book 7 night ALASKA
CRUISES
at wholesale rates.
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