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The Two Trains Adventure |
From
Toronto 
 Trains and Motor Coach 10 Days (tour CT107) |
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Visit the Canadian Shield, the vast prairies, the majesty of the mighty Canadian
Rocky Mountains |
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Day 1 Tuesday/Thursday Board VIA's Trans-Continental train at Union Station at 0900hrs. Meet your porter who is on-hand throughout the journey to ensure that you have a comfortable stay. Roll across the Canadian Shield, boreal forests, countless lakes and the hardest rock on Earth! 1/3 of the fresh water in the World is in Canada and you will see some of it on this trip. Enjoy delicious lunches and dinners in the dining car. All meals included.
VIA RAIL
BEDROOMS / DINING CAR
/ DOME CAR /
PARK-LOUNGE
CAR
Day 2
Wednesday/Friday Arrive into
Winnipeg to take on more passengers and continue rolling through
Manitoba, the province of 100,000 lakes. Drink in the vistas from
the dome cars and enjoy the terrific on-board service. Day 3
Thursday/Saturday Enjoy
a delicious breakfast and relax as we forge across the great
wheatfields of Saskatchewan before our morning arrival into
Edmonton, capital and most vibrant metropolis in Alberta.
After a brief stop we continue the train journey to the "Jewel
of the Canadian Rockies" Jasper, Alberta. Disembark
and we are transferred to our hotel for the first of 2 nights.
Keep on the lookout for wild animals often seen in and around
the town. Day
4
Friday/Sunday
This morning we tour alpine 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. |
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Day 5 Saturday/Monday 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 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. Overnight in one of our Banff hotels.. 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 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. Overnight in one of our Banff hotels. Day 6 Sunday/Tuesday Enjoy a free day in delightful Banff. Rent a car, take the SULFUR MOUNTAIN GONDOLA to the top for amazing views, stroll the massive Banff Springs hotel or take one of the many hikes available from town. Helicopter tours can be arranged as well as boat tours on LAKE MINNEWANKA.Day 7 Sunday/Tuesday Enjoy a free day in delightful Banff. Rent a car, take the SULFUR MOUNTAIN GONDOLA to the top for amazing views, stroll the massive Banff Springs hotel or take one of the many hikes available from town. Helicopter tours can be arranged as well as boat tours on LAKE MINNEWANKA. Overnight at one of our Banff Hotels Day 8
Tuesday/Thursday
Today
we board the second of our amazing Canadian Trains. The
Rocky Mountaineer departs Banff in the morning westbound and
features "all daylight" travel. Enjoy lunch
aboard as you cross the continental divide and roll on through
5 mountain ranges toward the coast. Stop in Kamloops and
you are transferred to your hotel for the evening.
Travel past lakes and lofty peaks and traverse the famous spiral
tunnel and then over the Kicking Horse Pass. Day 9
Wednesday/FridayDay
9 Wednesday/Friday
Re-board the Rocky Mountaineer in the morning and continue west,
shadowing the Thompson River through the Fraser Valley.
We arrive at Pacific Central Station in Vancouver at about 4:00PM.
Transfer the short distance to your downtown hotel for the evening.
Perhaps visit Vancouver's stately revolving restaurant
or the classy and famous "Seasons Restaurant" near
Queen Elizabeth Park. Harbor dinner cruise anyone?
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This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction
MORE TOURS FROM TORONTO
Summer tours from only $3,238CAD, per person, including tax, twin occupancy.
Prices are lower November through May
We recommend travel insurance.
Initial non refundable deposits are $250USD
with final payment due 45 days prior to departure
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We include: Via Rail Trans-Canada train journey including private bedroom (all meals are included aboard the train but not on motor coach tours or in hotels), tourist-class or superior hotels across Canada, motor coach tours as per itinerary, GST tax is additional 7%. Checked baggage is not available on the train, smaller overnight bag is recommended. |
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