Trans Canada by Rail Tour

Arrival at Toronto’s Lester B. Pearson International Airport. Transfer to the hotel for a 2 nights stay. Remainder of the day is at leisure.

The morning will feature a city tour of Toronto, including the downtown financial and shopping districts, Old and New City Hall, Queen’s Park with the Ontario Legislative Buildings, the University of Toronto campus, the residential areas, the Eaton’s Center, Chinatown and the Harbourfront. A visit to the observation deck of the CN Tower can be made on an optional basis. The afternoon is at leisure for individual exploration of the city or shopping. Overnight in Toronto.

Leaving Toronto this morning, the route will be through Oakville, Burlington and Hamilton to the picturesque and historic village of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Some time will be spent in Niagara-on-the-Lake and then the journey will continue along the scenic Niagara Parkway to Niagara Falls. Here, there is sufficient time to walk alongside the Falls for pictures and to perhaps take in one or two of the attractions, such as the boat ride on the Hornblower Niagara Cruises - VIP Boat Tour, which sails close to the thundering waterfalls, on an optional basis. In the early evening, return to Toronto, via the most direct route, to board “The Canadian” train at Union Station. Travel through the province of Ontario, via the Muskoka Lakes district and Northern Ontario, along the shores of Lake Superior. Overnight on the train.

These two days will be spent on the train on the westward journey, travelling through the Prairie provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Both these provinces are the major producers of wheat in Canada. Overnight on the train.

These two days will be spent on the train on the westward journey, travelling through the Prairie provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Both these provinces are the major producers of wheat in Canada. Overnight on the train.

In the early hours, the train trip will enter the province of Alberta with a stop in Edmonton, before continuing to Jasper, where arrival will be in the afternoon. Upon arrival in Jasper, transfer to the hotel for a 2 nights stay.

A full day of touring in Jasper National Park, including Pyramid and Patricia Lake, the Jasper town site, with Jasper, the bear, Medicine Lake, the Maligne Canyon and Maligne Lake for an “optional” cruise to Spirit Island. Overnight in Jasper.

A spectacular day, travelling south along the Icefields Parkway, through a wealth of breathtaking scenery with a stop at the Columbia Icefields for an “optional” ride on giant snocoach across the Athabasca Glacier. Continue to Banff for a 2 nights stay, with a stop at Peyto Lake en route.

A morning sightseeing tour of Banff National Park, including the town site, Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain, a spectacular view of the Banff Springs Hotel, Johnston Canyon, Moraine Lake and a visit to the world famous Lake Louise.  There will be some free time in the afternoon, to explore Banff on an individual basis. Overnight in Banff.

Today, the journey will be through Yoho and Glacier National Parks, travelling through the narrow Kicking Horse Canyon and the mighty Rogers Pass. En route, a stop will be made at Emerald Lake and the Spiral Tunnels. Overnight in Vernon.

Travel through the rich and fertile Okanagan valley, famous for its orchards and vineyards and then through the Fraser River Valley into Vancouver for a 3 nights stay.

A morning sightseeing tour of Vancouver, including such highlights as Stanley Park, English Bay, Gastown, Chinatown, the University of British Columbia and much more. The remainder of the day is at leisure for in dividual exploration. Overnight in Vancouver.

The entire day is at leisure in Vancouver, or enjoy an optional day excursion by ferry to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. See the legislative buildings, Beacon Hill Park, the harbour area and many other beautiful highlights before returning by ferry to Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver.

The day is at leisure until transfer to Vancouver International Airport for the return flight.