VIA RAIL ~ SNOW TRAIN TO JASPER

Touring the Canadian Rockies by rail is an unforgettable experience. A great way to start or finish a winter holiday is with a short train journey aboard The ‘Canadian’. The carriages have been restored to their classic styling and luxuriously refurbished to provide all the comforts you require. Admire breathtaking views of the Rockies through the fully domed panorama car.

INCLUDES: Snow Train to/from Jasper. Child prices also available.

BOOKING OPTIONS:

> Quote/Book a Snow Train journey online.

> Request a Quote by email.

6 DAY PACIFIC COAST EXPERIENCE
from $872* per person, twin share

Take a winter break and discover the mild climate and lush greenery of the Western Coast of Canada. Enjoy shopping, nightlife, sightseeing - or simply relax in the beautiful cities of Vancouver and Victoria.

Departs Daily.

INCLUSIONS: ■ Vancouver Hotel for 3 Nights. ■ Victoria Hotel for 1 Night. ■ Free time to explore Vancouver & Victoria. ■ Sightseeing tour of Vancouver. ■ Admission to the Lookout. ■ Sightseeing transfer from Vancouver to Victoria. ■ Porterage at hotels. ■ Two scenic ferry crossings of the Strait of Georgia. ■ Admission to Butchart Gardens. ■ Taxi transfer when departing from Victoria Hotel. ■ Taxi transfer from Pacific Ferry Station back to Vancouver Hotel.

DAY 1 - Arrival in Vancouver Upon arrival at the Vancouver International Airport, transfer on your own by scheduled motorcoach service, limousine or taxi to your downtown hotel. The rest of the evening is at your leisure to explore the city and surrounding area.

DAY 2 - Discovering Vancouver This morning, enjoy a half day guided sightseeing tour of Vancouver. Highlights include a visit to the 1000-acre Stanley Park with stops at unique totem poles, Prospect Point and English Bay. Continue to exotic Chinatown and historic Gastown, and on to Queen Elizabeth Park. Included is a short trip out the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge located in north Vancouver. Here you will trek over a 450 foot bridge hanging 230 feet above the Capilano River.

DAY 3 - Exploring Victoria Your tour aboard a scheduled motorcoach leaves Vancouver and takes you to Tsawwassen for a 90- minute ferry ride to Vancouver Island. En route to Victoria you will visit the world renowned Butchart Gardens. Other sightseeing features include University of Victoria, Royal Victorian Yacht Club, Beacon Hill Park and the attractions around the Inner Harbour.

DAY 4 - Sightseeing in Victoria Have another day today to explore the British city of Victoria. Perhaps take a stroll down the harbourfront, or experience High-Tea at the world-famous Fairmont Empress Hotel. Be sure to use your admissions to the Royal British Columbia Museum and its IMAX Theatre.

DAY 5 - Victoria to Vancouver Enjoy a morning free to explore the beautiful city of Victoria. Transfer back to the Victoria bus depot by taxi to board your scheduled motorcoach late this afternoon for your return trip to Vancouver.

DAY 6 - Depart Vancouver 

ACCOMMODATION: Choose either Moderate or Deluxe Category. See examples below.

What's Not Included: Arrival & departure transfers, meals and gratuities for sightseeing drivers and taxi drivers.

8 DAY WINTER WONDERLAND RAIL & COACH TOUR
from $1781* per person, twin share

The most Canadian of seasons - Winter - is the 'perfect' time to visit Canada's West. Like a downy quilt, the magic, tranquility and stunning beauty of our winter will surround you. Traveling by both train and luxury motorcoach, you will have many opportunities to explore the beautiful alpine towns of Jasper, Banff and Lake Louise.

Departs Tue, Fri & Sun.

INCLUSIONS: ■ Jasper Hotel for 2 nights. ■ Lake Louise Hotel for 1 night. ■ Banff Hotel for 2 nights. ■ Calgary Hotel for 1 night. ■ VIA Rail sleeping accommodation for 1 night. ■ Coach & Rail travel. ■ One dinner & one breakfast onboard VIA Rail. ■ Sightseeing tours of Jasper, Banff and the Icefields Parkway. ■ Banff Gondola. ■ Admission to the Cave & Basin National Historic Site, Dream Catcher Tour & lunch, Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Banff Park Museum National Historic Site and Park fees. ■ Porterage at hotels.

DAY 1 - VIA Rail's 'The Canadian' from Vancouver to Jasper Board VIA Rail's Canadian for your overnight journey to Jasper (dinner onboard). Luggage storage in the passenger cars is limited, so we suggest that you pack an overnight bag for the train portion of your vacation and check the rest of your luggage into the baggage car.

DAY 2 - Arriving in Jasper You will travel through the Monashee and Caribou mountain ranges before ending your train journey in the resort town of Jasper. A full breakfast is included onboard. Upon arrival in Jasper, you will be transferred directly to your hotel.

DAY 3 - Sightseeing in Jasper Come and enjoy the beauty of the striking Maligne Valley. The tour includes a short walk around the top of Maligne Canyon, then a scenic drive up the valley past the mysterious disappearing Medicine Lake to Maligne Lake. The wildlife can include moose, caribou, bull elk, big horn sheep, wolves, coyotes and more.

DAY 4 - Jasper to Lake Louise Travel in a van along the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic highways in the Canadian Rockies, arriving at Lake Louise, the "Jewel of the Rockies".

DAY 5 - Exploring Banff Departing Lake Louise this morning, you will travel by scheduled service to Banff. Upon arrival in Banff, you will be dropped off at your selected hotel. Included today is admission to the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.

DAY 6 - Sightseeing in Banff Explore Banff on your own today, including admission to the Banff Gondola that will bring you to the summit of Sulphur Mountain, and the Upper Hot Springs. This evening, a "Dine Around" downtown Banff takes you to the Banff Wine Store for a sample and bottle to take with you, Tony Roma's for appetizer & entree and the Maple Leaf Grill for dessert

DAY 7 - Banff to Calgary After a free morning, transfer on a scheduled service from Banff to Calgary for the last night of your trip. The remainder of your day is free to explore the attractions of downtown Calgary

DAY 8 - Departing Calgary Check out of your hotel in the morning and transfer on your own to the Calgary International Airport for your flight home

ACCOMMODATION: Choose either Moderate or Deluxe Category. See examples below.

What's Not Included: Arrival & departure transfers, meals and gratuities for sightseeing drivers and taxi drivers.

VANCOUVER Moderate:

Pacific Pallisades

BANFF Moderate:

Mount Royal Hotel

VANCOUVER Deluxe:

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

BANFF Deluxe:

Fairmont Banff Springs

VICTORIA Moderate:

Marriott Harbour Inn

LAKE LOUISE Moderate:

Fairmont Chateau

VICTORIA Deluxe:

Fairmont Empress Hotel

LAKE LOUISE Deluxe:

Fairmont Chateau

CALGARY Moderate:

Marriott Hotel

JASPER Moderate:

Lobstick Lodge

CALGARY Deluxe:

Fairmont Palliser Hotel

JASPER Deluxe:

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge