Canadian Cities

Following is a "Short List" of terrific sightseeing
available in cities along the Trans-Continental route.

Vancouver, British Columbia Set on a bay on the Straits of Georgia and framed with lofty mountains Vancouver is a beautiful city. Vancouver features Canada's largest Chinatown, Gastown shopping district, a cruise ship pier (how about an Alaska Cruise), Stanley Park, Vancouver Aquarium, Science World, Grouse Mountain Skyride and more. The sunny Okanagan Valley is hours away as well as fantastic skiing at Whistler Mountain. Vancouver is only a couple hours from Seattle, Washington. The city is famous as a terrific sight for conventions and meetings. A short, scenic ferry ride delivers lucky tourists to Vancouver Island and the British city of Victoria. Butchart Gardens is world famous for its stunning collection of millions of flowers.

Edmonton, Alberta The capital and largest metropolis in Alberta, Edmonton is both heart and soul of the province. Alberta's oil boom started a few miles from Edmonton which was also the gateway to the Great Northern Goldrush! West Edmonton Mall is the world's largest shopping complex and attracts millions of visitors. A visit to Fort Edmonton Park (largest of its kind in Canada) is a must, Muttart Conservatory is very unique and the city hall is one of the most stunning of its kind anywhere. The Parliament Building and Grounds are fascinating. World class alpine skiing and terrific lodges are only 3 hours away in beautiful Jasper. Flights to Yellowknife, the Ablerta Tarsands, Whitehorse and Dawson city can be arranged. To the south are the Alberta Badlands and Royal Tyrell Dinosaur Museum. Whyte Avenue is lively and trend-setting and Edmonton has festivals constantly throughout the summer, more than any other Canadian city. Don't miss this great city!!

Jasper and Banff Canada's most stunningly beautiful cities are only a few hours from Edmonton. They are blessed with majestic mountains, vast forests and plentiful wilderness wildlife. Learn the secret of why Lake Louise (Banff) and Maligne Lake (Jasper) shine with an amazing aquamarine blue color seen nowhere else. Hotsprings, boating, canoeing, white water rafting, swimming, scuba diving and hiking are all within easy distance. The Icefields Parkway connects the two towns and you can stop at the Columbia Icefield and ride onto Athabasca Glacier in a snowcoach. VIA Rail train journeys through the Rockies are the most spectacular on earth. We can recommend secret hidden lakes and exhilarating hiking trails.

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan On the vast Canadian Prairies one finds an oasis of humanity. Saskatchewan grows enormous amounts of wheat and Canola but few people know that northern Saskatchewan has thousands of pristine lakes. Highlights include Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Western Development Museum, Batoche National Historic Site and Fort Carlton. Call us to plan a vacation or business trip for your company or group. We can arrange all the details to save you time and money.

Winnipeg, Manitoba The history of the city traces back 6,000 years when first nations traders traveled to the junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, now in the heart of Winnipeg. Step back in history at the Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature and St. Boniface Museum The Western Canada Aviation Museum and Fort Whyte Centers are well worth a visit. North of Winnipeg are Hecla Park, Lake Winnipeg and over a hundred thousand other lakes! To the north of Winnipeg is Churchill where you can meet a Polar Bear up close! Well, perhaps not. Minneapolis is a few hours to the south.

Toronto, Ontario There are so many things to do in the city of Toronto and the province of Ontario. Toronto is Canada's largest Metropolis and has over 80 ethnic communities. Ride up the tallest free standing structure in the world, the CN Tower. Royal Ontario Museum is Canada's largest and you can also visit the Ontario Science Center and the Canadian National Exhibition. See a sporting game in the Skydome or go sailing on Lake Ontario. Within a couple hours you can visit Niagara Falls, Stratford or go rock climbing at Rattlesnake Park. There are dozens of fascinating museums.

Ottawa, Ontario Canada's capital sits above the junctures of the Ottawa and Rideau Canal. Visit the Parliament Buildings including House of Commons and Senate when they are in session. The Museum of Civilization is fascinating as is the national Gallery of Canada. A visit to the Royal Canadian Mint is a must. 90 Miles south are historic and the "Thousand Islands" of the St. Lawrence River.

Montreal, Quebec Called Hochelaga by Native tribes for thousands of years has the largest French speaking population in the world outside of France. Like many of the world's great ports, Montreal is a gastronomic delight. Stop at sidewalk cafes and wonder if you are actually in Europe! Old Montreal is a terrific walk. Try your luck at Montreal Casino on the man-made island of Notre-Dame. Step into the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Center of History, Olympic Park, and the Biodome. Outside of Montreal visit Upstate New York which is only 50 Kilometers (30 miles) away, or Laval and the Laurentians Mountains, some of the oldest in the world.

Quebec City, Quebec Quebec is a Unessco World Heritage Sight and is the only walled city in North America. The city's history is long and dramatic. The fate of North America was decided centuries ago on the Plains of Abraham. Champlain died at Terasse Dufferin in 1635 and Winston Churchill and President Roosevelt met at the Chateau Frontenac during World War II. Visit the Ile of Orleans, Quebec Wax Museum and Artillery Park Historic site. Northeast of Quebec is 270 foot Montmorency Falls. The Manoir Montmorency is perched on a cliff here and has a restaurant and suspended bridges that take you over the canyon and falls. Call us for booking details for beautiful Quebec.

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