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Day 1
Overnight is included at our selected Toronto hotel this evening (transfers not included and we can arrange additional nights before the tour
starts).
Day 2 Board the "Silver and Blue" train at 0900 (Tuesday,
Thursday or Saturday) for the
remarkable rail journey West. Discover how the West was won Canadian Style
as you retrace the historic western transcontinental route that, early this
century, opened the west and created a bond of steel that redefined a nation.
VIA
RAIL BEDROOMS / DINING
CAR / DOME
CAR / PARK-LOUNGE
CAR
Day 3 Travel through the lakes and forests of the Canadian Shield into the
prairies of Manitoba arriving in Winnipeg at 3:55PM. Depart at 4:55PM and
roll across the prairies through Saskatchewan. Let the gentle motion of
the train put you to sleep this evening. |
Day 4 Arrive in Edmonton, Capital
of Alberta, at
8:10AM. Departure is at 8:55 to the "Jewel of the Rockies", Jasper. We
arrive in Jasper at 2:15PM. Transfer to our hotel with the remainder of
the day free to explore the town. There are over a dozen mountain ranges
in Southern Alberta and British Columbia and we have the honor of seeing most of
them over the next few days.
Day 5 his
morning we tour JASPER
and, above the townsite, beautiful PYRAMID
LAKE. Perhaps take an optional
cruise of magnificent MALIGNE
LAKE and its incredible aquamarine waters.
The views are stunning and the water is a shade of blue found only in
these mountains. Spirit Island is a famous spot for
photographers seeking the perfect picture. Return to Jasper via the
Valley of the FIVE
LAKES. Those staying
for additional nights can travel on their own a few miles to the south of
Jasper to the JASPER
GONDOLA from where the views of the valleys and
peaks are outstanding.
Perhaps visit ATHABASCA
FALLS and the
little hidden gem that is called HORSESHOE
LAKE.
Day 6 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 7 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. Take a cruise on LAKE
MINNEWANKA or the very adventurous can choose to take
a helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies.
Day 8
Our deluxe motor coach follows the Bow Valley Parkway and Johnston Canyon to magnificent Lake
Louise, world famous for its aquamarine blue waters. We learn about "rock
flour" and the effect it has on a select few lakes in the Rocky Mountains of
Canada. Unpack for two nights at Lake Louise.
Day 9
This grand morning is ours to enjoy this picturesque setting. Walk the
lakeshore, rent a canoe or hike to a mountain teahouse an Lake Agnes. This
afternoon we stand before thundering Takakaw Falls in the Yoho Valley.
Day 10 Cross the Continental Divide
into mountainous British Columbia. Lunch at the Hillcrest Resort Hotel
(outside of Revelstoke) is included with overnight (and dinner) included at the
Lac la Jeune Resort.
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Sleep in comfort aboard Via Rail
"Silver & Blue" service
You will never forget
Moraine Lake
Butchart Gardens, Near Victoria
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2002