Great Canadian Rail Journey with Alaska Cruise
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Highlights
- Toronto : dinner at CN Tower; orientation tour
- Niagara falls : Sightseeing cruise
- Toronto–jasper : Private bedroom on VIA Rail’s the Canadian® (travel in Sleeper Plus class)
- Jasper national park : Cruise Maligne Lake; sightseeing
- Columbia icefield : Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield
- Banff national park : Sightseeing
- Victoria: Orientation tour; Butchart Gardens; private presentation by local historian and storyteller
- Victoria–vancouver : Scenic ferry ride through the Gulf Islands
- Vancouver : Sightseeing; farewell dinnerCRUISE
- This breathtaking tour crosses Canada using the historic railroad
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Welcome to Toronto! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
Taking the Plunge Drive along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls. Take a Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise for a thrilling boat ride to view the thundering falls from river level. Return to Toronto for an orientation drive before a special dinner atop the 1,81...
All Aboard in Toronto! After breakfast, head to Union Station for departure on the Canadian, VIA Rail’s premier transcontinental train. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT TRAIN SPOTLIGHT Spend the next three days and nights on this classic trip across Can...
Riding the Rails Your exciting travel on the VIA Rail train continues through Ontario and Manitoba. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT EPIC RIDE Watch the scenic countryside from your train as you glide past sparkling lakes and sun-dappled forests of Ontari...
Spectacular Saskatchewan Continue through the picturesque prairies and winding rivers of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT SCENIC WONDERS View the ever-changing landscape with ease and comfort as you meet and mingle with fellow ...
Rocky Mountain Trails Travel from Saskatchewan to Jasper. Admire the scenery as your train roughly parallels the famed Yellowhead Route, Canada’s historic trail of westward expansion. Arrive in Jasper for an orientation drive and free time this evening. (Breakfast)
Untamed Beauty Travel through Jasper’s unspoiled beauty to glacial Maligne Canyon to stunning Maligne Lake for lunch and a narrated scenic cruise to Spirit Island. Return to Jasper where the balance of the day is at leisure to explore Jasper on your own. (Breakfast,Lu...
Moving Mountains and Lifting Hearts Head south through Jasper National Park on Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefield for a thrilling Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier. Climb Sunwapta Pass to savor stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and massive gl...
Breathtaking Banff Guided sightseeing includes Bow River and Falls. The balance of the day is at leisure. Consider an optional flightseeing trip for a bird’s-eye view of the Rockies. (Breakfast)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT PICTURE PERFECT Get ready for a spectacular adventu...
Heavenly Heights This morning, travel through the spectacular beauty of Yoho National Park, one of Canada’s most popular recreational areas and site of pre-Cambrian fossil finds. On to Canada’s Glacier National Park, where the motorcoach climbs 4,379-foot-high Rogers ...
British Columbia Treasures Continue west and catch a BC Ferry to Vancouver Island. A city tour of Victoria includes the gardens of Beacon Hill Park, the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. Free time this evening—enjoy dinner on your own at on...
The Grandest of Gardens The morning and afternoon are at leisure for independent sightseeing and shopping. For shoppers, Government Street’s elegant shops and Market Square’s collection of specialty stores are good places to start. History buffs should be sure to visi...
Alaskan Adventure Awaits! Travel on a scenic BC Ferry crossing through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver where you will begin your 7-Night Alaska’s Inside Passage cruise. (Breakfast,Dinner)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS You’re in for one wild and wonderful week on...
Glacial Fjords & Grand Forests Alaska’s Inside Passage is a protected network of waterways that wind through glacier-cut fjords and lush temperate rain forests along the rugged coast of Southeast Alaska. One of the greatest cruising routes in the world, the Insid...
Coastal Cliffs & The Catch of the Day Steep cliffs and glacier-covered mountains flank the Tracy Arm fjord, fringed by the largest intact coastal temperate rain forest in the United States. Old-growth trees colonized Tracy Arm's mouth long ago as the Ice Age retre...
The Rush for Gold At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, the port town of Skagway served as the primary gateway to the legendary gold fields, and quickly grew into Alaska’s largest settlement. It was a raucous frontier hub packed with trading posts, saloons, and gu...
Making a Splash On your cruise to Glacier Bay (A UNESCO World Heritage Site), close your eyes and take in the sounds—the creaks and groans of “living” ice, the shrill cries of gulls and soaring eagles, the splash of a breaching humpback whale. Frosted peaks towering o...
Salmon Capital Ketchikan has long been an important hub of the salmon-fishing and -packing industries. Visitors can savor the fresh seafood at one of the local restaurants in Ketchikan. The town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurt...
Where the Wild Things Are Scenic cruising through the Inside Passage offers outstanding opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT ALASKAN ADVENTURE Sailing the Inside Passage offers opportunities to spot...
British Columbia Treasures Disembark your ship for a guided sightseeing tour of Vancouver. See the waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park with its old-growth evergreen forests and totem poles. Free time this evening to explore this vibrant city on your own. (Breakfas...
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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Westin Harbour Castle Toronto
The Westin Harbour Castle Toronto Hotel is located on the vibrant waterfront of Lake Ontario and within short walking distance to the theatre and entertainment districts. The hotel features two restaurants, a lounge, coffee bar, full service fitness center and spa, as well as full service concierge services. This Four diamond property is a landmark downtown Toronto Hotel.
Toronto
Canada
1 Harbour Square
Chateau Jasper
The Chateau Jasper offers an excellent variety of accommodations and facilities. This conveniently located hotel offers 119 fully air-conditioned guestrooms and suites, pleasantly furnished with mountain decor in mind.
Jasper
Canada
96 Geikie Street Jasper
Banff Park Lodge
The hotel offers an indoor pool, steam room, Jacuzzi, Hot Plunge Pool, several boutiques, concierge desk, restaurant, and room service. Guestrooms feature cable TV, coffee maker, Internet access, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, and in-room safe.
Banff
Canada
201 Lynx Street
South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre
Quietly nestled on 55 scenic acres in the Thompson Valley, this riverfront hotel offers 57 individually decorated guestrooms and is beloved for its southern Kentucky style, western hospitality, and cozy atmosphere.
Kamloops
Canada
3438 Shuswap Road East
Inn at Laurel Point
Located in downtown Victoria, the Inn at Laurel Point balances clean, classic design elements with a modern style. The hotel features guestrooms that offer private balances with harbor views, indoor pool, on-site restaurant and bar, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Victoria
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680 Montreal Street
Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, the hotel is a short walk to business and entertainment neighborhoods. Traditional Rooms include floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning views, signature Sheraton Signature Beds, and crisp linens. Each guestroom has been revitalized to offer a sophisticated, classic look with a modern touch and elegant feel. These guestrooms feature a 55-inch flat screen LCD television and seating area to enjoy the views of Vancouver.
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