This new rail journey invites you to travel in luxury from Toronto’s urban excitement, through a spellbinding diversity of landscapes
to Vancouver, a metropolitan gem on the Pacific coast. Explore cosmopolitan Toronto before boarding VIA rail’s famous ‘Canadian’ travelling west through the lake regions of Manitoba and the grain fields of Saskatchewan. Once in Alberta, you will embark on a tour of the Canadian Rockies, culminating in a visit to the Columbia Icefield.Your journey continues as you board the Rocky Mountaineer and enjoy daylight train travel through some of the most spectacular areas in Western Canada en route to Vancouver. Sightseeing tours of Toronto and Vancouver, as well as day trips to Niagara Falls and Victoria are sure to enhance
your experience.

Day 1:Arrival in Toronto
Arrive independently at your downtown hotel and pick up your information kit at the front desk upon check-in.The remainder of the day is at leisure. Stay 3 nights in Toronto.

Day 2:Toronto
Morning city tour of Toronto. Highlights include the provincial Parliament Buildings, City Hall, the financial district, Chinatown, residential areas, the waterfront and the CN Tower. Remainder of day is at leisure.

Day 3: Niagara Falls excursion
Full-day excursion to Niagara Falls.The route travels through the lush fruit growing district of the Niagara Peninsula. Board the Maid-of-the-Mist for a spectacular boat trip to the foot of the Horseshoe Falls. Highlights include a meal 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 for the evening.

Day 4:Toronto / VIA Rail
Independent transfer to Union Station to board VIA Rail’s The Canadian en route to western Canada.The railway travels north from Toronto through the picturesque Muskoka resort region and past Sudbury. Overnight on board VIA Rail’s The Canadian. Lunch and dinner included.

Day 5:VIA Rail
Travelling north of the Great Lakes, view the rugged terrain of the Canadian Shield, some of North America’s 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 the apital,Winnipeg. Overnight on board VIA Rail’s The Canadian. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 6:VIA Rail / 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. Breakfast and lunch included.

Day 7: Jasper to Banff
Travel the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic roads in all of Canada. At the Columbia Icefield see the Athabasca Glacier. During the afternoon, arrive in Banff and stay 2 nights.

Day 8: Banff National Park
Enjoy a 3 hour sightseeing tour of Banff and its natural surroundings including,The Hoodoos, Surprise Corner and Tunnel Mountain Drive. Rest of day at leisure.

Day 9: Banff to Kamloops
Today transfer in a luxury coach from Banff to Lac le Jeune.Relax by the lake in the great outdoors or participate in resort activities on site. Lunch and dinner included.

Day 10: Kamloops to Vancouver
Today, the journey will take you along the breathtaking sea to sky highway. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 11:Vancouver
Morning city tour highlights include historic Gastown, nearby Chinatown, Stanley Park, English Bay and more. After the tour, the remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this fascinating city. Stay 2 nights in Vancouver.

Day 12:Victoria excursion
Full-day trip to Victoria begins with a cruise through the scenic Gulf Islands and includes a visit to the acclaimed Butchart Gardens. Continue to Victoria for a city sightseeing tour that encompasses Victoria’s stately homes, gardens and historic landmarks. Return to Vancouver in the early evening.

Day 13: End of tour
Your tour ends on check-out from your hotel.

• 12 nights accommodation (including 2 nights on board The Canadian)
  
• 2 hour sightseeing tour of Toronto
  
• Full-day trip to Niagara Falls including meal and Maid-of-the-Mist mid May to mid October
  
• Toronto/Jasper rail passage on VIA Rail’s The Canadian (section)
• Transfer from train station to Jasper Hotel (only superior accommodation clients)
  
• Full day sightseeing transfer along the Icefields Parkway to Banff (‘SnoCoach’ ride not included)
  
• 3 hour sightseeing tour of Banff
  
• Transfers to and from Kamloops train station
  
• 4 1/2 hours sightseeing tour of Vancouver
  
• Full-day excursion to Victoria including Butchart Gardens
  
• 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners on board VIA Rail
  
• Applicable taxes
  
  NOTE: Meals, attractions and transfers (unless specified) and National Parks entrance fees are not included..