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DESTINATION
Canada
PROVIDER
Vacations Direct
DURATION
23 days
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$6,852 per person $6,715 per person $274 per couple

This 22-day, cross-country adventure by train begins in Toronto and ends in Vancouver.

Being the largest city in Canada, Toronto hosts world-class shopping and many spectacular sights. Take a Maid of the Mist cruise and enjoy up-close views of Niagara Falls. Board VIA Rail's Canadian premier continental train and head west. The next three days and nights are spent in first-class rail cars observing unparalleled views of Canada's countryside.

Stops throughout Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta include Sioux Lookout, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, and Edmonton. After passing through the majestic Canadian Rockies to Jasper, the rail portion of this journey ends. Board an air-conditioned motorcoach to Banff and visit the Columbia Icefield.

Travel through Yoho and Glacier National Parks before arriving at the cattle-ranching centre of Kamloops. Follow the Fraser River to your final destination, Vancouver, where city sightseeing such as Stanley Park, Gastown and Chinatown is abundant.

Add see extraordinary scenery and wildlife on this unforgetrable 7-night cruise along Alaska's Inside Passage onboard Holland America’s luxurious MS Volendam.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Niagara Falls, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Canadian Rockies, Jasper National Park, Icefields Parkway, Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, Glacier National Park, Fraser River, Strait of Georgia, and Gulf Islands.

Package includes: Return economy airfare – Sydney to Toronto/Vancouver to Sydney, 15 day escorted rail journey with expert guide, 7 night Inside Passage cruise onboard Holland America’s luxurious MS Volendam.

Day by Day Itinerary

1    TORONTO.
    Welcome to Toronto! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

2    TORONTO. EXCURSION TO NIAGARA FALLS.
    Leave bustling Toronto and travel along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls. Sightseeing here includes a SIGHTSEEING BOAT CRUISE past the world-famous falls. Later, visit picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake, where there is time to browse the shops of Main Street. Return to Toronto and spend the evening exploring the city sights on your own, including Harbour Front, Ontario Place, and Chinatown. NOTE: Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favourable weather and/or river conditions. When unfavourable conditions exist, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.

3    TORONTO-VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN.
    Setting Toronto's exciting architectural pace are City Hall; the downtown banking district; Roger's Centre; and stunning CN Tower, more than 536 metres (a third of a mile) high. See all this and more on your city sightseeing tour. This evening, join the optional outing that combines dinner with the spectacular sight of Toronto's lights from the CN Tower. Afterward, transfer to Union Station for a late-evening departure on the CANADIAN, VIA Rail's premier trans-continental train. Spend the next three days and nights on this classic trip across Canada's heartland. Your Sleeper Plus class rail cars are refurbished art-deco cars from the 1950s. Domed observation cars let you enjoy views of the Canadian countryside as you roll past Ontario's landscapes. All meals are included, and you won't want to miss any of them, as the chef offers a tempting array of soups, salads, main courses, and desserts.

4    VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN.
    Today, watch the scenery as you whisk by the ever-changing Canadian landscape and travel the full length of the Canadian National Railway's breathtaking mainline. (B,L,D)

5    VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN-WINNIPEG.
    An early arrival into Winnipeg, Manitoba's capital, a city rich in history and culture. In the early afternoon we continue our journey through Manitoba's prairies and into Saskatchewan. (B,L,D)

6    VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN-JASPER.
    Wake early and enjoy a delicious breakfast as you continue on the Canadian into the very heart of the Canadian Rockies. Arrive in Jasper this afternoon. An orientation tour includes Jasper's unspoiled beauty. Perhaps an optional float trip on the Athabasca River to end the day? The evening is free to enjoy the ambiance of this delightful mountain setting. (BR)

7    JASPER.
    Consider an optional trip to Maligne Lake for a narrated cruise to much-photographed Spirit Island. On the return journey, stop to view mighty Maligne Canyon. With free time this afternoon, maybe hike on the trails and watch for wildlife, or stroll the streets of Jasper.

8    JASPER-COLUMBIA ICEFIELD-LAKE LOUISE-BANFF NATIONAL PARK.
    Board your motorcoach this morning and journey through JASPER NATIONAL PARK, stopping along the way at the COLUMBIA ICEFIELD to experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice that is 1,200 feet (365 metres) thick. Continue down Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise, where cold waters mirror the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Arrive in BANFF NATIONAL PARK for a leisurely two night stay.

9    BANFF NATIONAL PARK.
    This morning, consider an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies. Later, join the optional excursion to Sulphur Mountain for a gondola ride with panoramic views of the stunning scenery and a stop at sparkling Bow Falls.

10    BANFF NATIONAL PARK-YOHO NATIONAL PARK-GLACIER NATIONAL PARK-KAMLOOPS.
    This morning, leave Banff National Park and travel over Kicking Horse Pass on the Continental Divide. Travel through YOHO NATIONAL PARK, where pre-Cambrian fossils were discovered, and GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, where recreational mountain climbing was introduced to North America a century ago. Late this afternoon, arrive at the cattle-ranching centre of Kamloops, a Shuswap Indian word for "meeting of the waters."

11    KAMLOOPS-FERRY CROSSING-VICTORIA.
    As you travel through the Coast Mountain Range to its majestic Pacific coastline, the vegetation changes from desert landscape to lush alpine forests. Board your afternoon ferry for the spectacular crossing to Vancouver Island. Sightseeing in Victoria includes the Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, Thunderbird Park, and world-famous BUTCHART GARDENS. This evening, consider strolling along the Waterfront Promenade.

12    VICTORIA.
    Be sure to discover some of the attractions this splendid city has to offer, including the Royal British Columbia Museum, Afternoon Tea at the Empress Hotel, a whale-watching cruise on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and fine shopping along Government Street. This evening, join our optional excursion in Chinatown, complete with colourful lanterns and dinner at an authentic restaurant.

13    VICTORIA-FERRY CROSSING-VANCOUVER.
    This morning, set sail across the Strait of Georgia and through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its climate. In Vancouver, city sightseeing includes STANLEY PARK, Gastown, Chinatown, and many other famous landmarks. The remainder of the day is free to explore Robson Street and experience British Columbia's premier shopping and entertainment location.

14    VANCOUVER.
    Today is at leisure for independent sightseeing. Maybe take a water taxi to lively Granville Island with its outdoor markets, street musicians, and waterfront cafes. Or, re-visit historic Gastown with its steam-powered clock, antique shops, art galleries, and street vendors.

15    VANCOUVER.
    Continue your stay in Vancouver.

16    VANCOUVER (EMBARKATION).
    Embark on your cruise ship. (D)

17    SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE.
    (B,L,D)

18    JUNEAU.
    (B,L,D)

19    SKAGWAY.
    (B,L,D)

20    SCENIC CRUISING: GLACIER BAY.
    (B,L,D)

21    KETCHIKAN.
    (B,L,D)

22    SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE.
    (B,L,D)

23    VANCOUVER (DISEMBARKATION).
    Disembark this morning and transfer to Vancouver International Airport for your return flight home. Please schedule flights after Noon. (B)

Note: Price is based on 09 May 2017 departure.