DAY 1 Upon arrival into Vancouver,
transfer on your
own to our hotel. Overnight in Vancouver.
DAY 2 This morning board the "Rocky Mountaineer" to begin
your train adventure. Transfer to the station is on your own. Travel through to
Kamloops in the interior of British Columbia. Overnight in Kamloops. 
DAY 3 Today your rail adventure continues into the Canadian
Rockies. Travel through the famous Spiral Tunnels in Yoho National Park and
continue on to Banff National Park. Transfer to your selected hotel in Banff.
Overnight in Banff.
DAY 4 In the morning your "Discover Banff"
tour will take you through the town of Banff and its surroundings. Visit the
historic Cave & Basin, see the views from Tunnel Mountain Drive and take a
ride up Sulphur Mountain on the BANFF
GONDOLA (included). Enjoy a free
afternoon in
BANFF
TOWN. Overnight in Banff.
DAY 5 Depart this morning on your tour that takes you past
VERMILION
LAKES to JOHNSTON
CANYON and on to
LAKE
LOUISE along the scenic 1A
Highway. Overnight at your selected hotel in Lake Louise. Time permitting
visit MORAINE LAKE.
DAY 6 Your full day tour takes you along the scenic
Icefields Parkway, stopping at the Columbia Icefield. Enjoy an "Ice
Explorer" ride (included) on the ATHABASCA
GLACIER. Continue on past ATHABASCA
FALLS to
Jasper for a two night stay.
DAY 7 This morning see the beauty of JASPER
and its surrounding
rugged peaks. Your three hour morning tour includes Medicine and MALIGNE
LAKE and Maligne Canyon. Return to Jasper via the
VALLEY OF THE FIVE LAKES.
Overnight in Jasper.
DAY 8 Your morning is at leisure. Later board VIA Rail's
"Silver and Blue" Train eastbound to Toronto. Meals onboard the train
are included. Overnight onboard the train.
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RAIL BEDROOMS / DINING
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Private Bedrooms
DAY 9 Travel through the Central Plains of Canada to
Winnipeg. Overnight onboard the train. 
DAY 10 Breakfast, lunch and dinner are once again included onboard
the train. Enjoy the scenery as you cross over the Canadian shield
into Ontario.
DAY 11 Arrive at Toronto's Union Station in the
morning, transfer on your
own to your selected hotel. Overnight in Toronto.
DAY 12 Tour exciting Toronto in the morning. Highlights of this two
hour tour includes New and Old City Halls, Parliament Buildings, University of
Toronto, Yorkville, Chinatown, Harbourfront and the Financial district.
Overnight in Toronto.
DAY 13 A full day excursion to famous NIAGARA
FALLS
(including lunch)
highlights this day. This tour also takes in the beautiful and historic region
of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Return to Toronto for a third night.
DAY 14 Today, depart on VIA Rail's service bound for Ottawa,
Canada's capital city. A meal will be included onboard the train. Transfer on
your own to your hotel in Ottawa. Overnight in Ottawa.
DAY 15 This morning, tour the nation's "Capital" highlighted by
Canada's Parliament Buildings, the Embassies, the Prime Minister's residence,
Rideau Falls and Canal. A free afternoon is yours to explore the National Arts
Centre, walk the parks, or visit Canada's Parliament (walking distance from
hotel). Overnight in Ottawa.
DAY 16 Transfer on your own back to
the Ottawa train station. Depart for your journey to fabulous Montreal and
includes a meal onboard. On arrival at Montreal's Central Station, you will
transfer on your own to your selected hotel. Overnight in Montreal.
DAY 17 Your discovery of Montreal, the world's
second-largest French-speaking city, begins with a city tour including Old
Montreal, Notre Dame Basilica, Olympic Park and Mount Royal Park for a view of
Montreal Harbour and the St. Lawrence River. The remainder of the day is yours
to explore cafe‚s and boutiques, or the extensive "underground"
including shops and restaurants. Overnight in Montreal.
DAY 18 After your free morning, continue your rail trip with VIA
Rail to the charms of Quebec City. You'll enjoy a meal on the train and upon
arrival, transfer on your own to your hotel . Overnight in Quebec City.
DAY 19 Today, start with a morning sightseeing tour of the only
walled city in North America. Highlights of your two hour tour include the Latin
Quarter, the Plains of Abraham, the Ramparts, world famous Chateau Frontenac,
the National Assembly, the Basilica, City Hall, Place Royale, the Citadelle and
a glimpse of modern Quebec City. Spend the afternoon exploring Quebec's many art
shops, galleries, boutiques, pastry shops and excellent restaurants. Overnight
in Quebec City.
DAY 20 Your
day is at leisure, before your evening rail journey to Halifax. VIA Rail's
"Ocean" is the finest way to appreciate the splendid scenery of
Canada's Maritime provinces. Overnight onboard VIA Rail.
DAY 21
This morning enjoy a continental breakfast before arriving in
Halifax. Feel free to explore the train and discover how train travel has come
of age in Atlantic Canada. A late afternoon arrival and transfer on your own to
your hotel begins your stay in Atlantic Canada. Overnight in Halifax.
DAY 22
Check out of your Halifax hotel to conclude your tour.
Additional hotel nights can be arranged in Vancouver and Halifax to extend your
stay.
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Beautiful Lake Louise Victoria Glacier

Stunning Moraine Lake

Old and New in Montreal

Nova Scotia Coast
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