Day 2     Two Choices today.   Depart for NIAGARA FALLS including an exciting "Maid of the Mist" cruise for a close up look at the falls (subject to favorable weather).   Alternatively you may choose to spend time exploring Toronto's many shopping, attractions and museums.   An optional dinner in the World's tallest free standing structure, the CN Tower is a great idea for the evening. 

Day 3  Our incredible train journey begins!  Transfer to Union Station (downtown) for our departure (Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday).  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 observation dome offers unequalled views as we roll across the Appalachian Shield of Ontario.  The private bedrooms are comfortable and all meals are included (Checked baggage is not available until day 5, smaller overnight bag is recommended on the train).  Be sure to visit the Bullet Car for a nightcap.    VIA RAIL BEDROOMS  /  DINING CAR  /  DOME CAR  /  PARK-LOUNGE CAR

   
Toronto Skyline

Day 4  Each day is a culinary delight as all meals are included.  We pass sparkling lakes and boreal forests as we roll into Manitoba, the province of 100,000 lakes.  Drink in the vistas from the dome cars and enjoy the terrific on-board service.  We arrive in Winnipeg for a brief stop and continue our train journey. 

Day 5   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 7  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 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.  Early evening arrival in Banff.  This evening step out for a walk past the magnificent Banff Springs Hotel, styled after a Scottish Baronial style castle it is perched on the side of a mountain overlooking gushing Bow Falls.

Day 8  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 choose to take a helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies or consider a relaxing voyage onto LAKE MINNEWANKA.

Day 9  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 10  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.

Day 11 Transfer to Vancouver International airport 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.

Stunning Moraine Lake

 
Vermilion Lakes near Banff

Unbelievably this tour costs only $2349-2899 
Canadian +tax, twin occupancy

We recommend travel insurance.

Initial non refundable deposits are $200USD 
with final payment due 45 days prior to departure

For a more deluxe version of this tour for a few more dollars click here

h tours, Via Rail Trans-Canada train journey including private bedroom (all meals are included aboard the train but not on motor coach tours), tourist-class or superior hotels across Canada, "Maid of the Mist" boat cruise at Niagara Falls, Sulphur Mountain Gondola, Sno-Coach ride on Athabasca Glacier, deluxe Air-Conditioned motor coach transportation from Jasper to Vancouver, National Parks admissions fees.  GST is additional 7%.  Checked baggage is not available on the train from day 3 until day 5, smaller overnight bag is recommended on the train.
Initial deposits are $200USD with final payment due 45 days prior to departure.
We recommend travel insurance for only $69.00USD and up.

We can arrange a 7 night Alaska Cruise for $675USD (or less) +port charges and taxes!!   WoW!