Classic Canada and Rockies Westbound

Trip Overview

Experience the wonders of the Canadian Rockies on this cross-Canada journey! Your tour begins in Toronto where you will experience the city's rich and diverse culture. Next you will journey over to see the natural beauty of Niagara Falls. Your full-day tour will get you up close and personal with the Falls when your tour travels out on a cruise. You will then board the classic Canadian route on VIA Rail® as you head west towards the Canadian Rockies. Upon arrival to the Rockies, you will be in awe of the scenic majesty as the train makes its way into Jasper National Park. Once in Jasper you will enjoy a guided tours that will take you to the famous Icefields Parkway as well as a trip to the Glacier Skywalk and the Glacier Discovery Center. After Jasper you will continue on to Vancouver where you will experience the popular Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. You will also explore the city on a hop-on, hop-off tour and a visit to the Vancouver Lookout. A wonderfully scenic journey awaits!

Highlights

Multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Toronto
Admission to the CN Tower
Sightseeing tour of Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake
Sightseeing tour of the Icefields Parkway
Admission to the Jasper Skytram
Admission to the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
West Coast sightseeing tour of Vancouver
Admission to the Vancouver Lookout

Package Also Includes:

7 nights' hotel accommodations; 4 nights aboard VIA Rail®*
One-way VIA Rail in Economy accommodations from Toronto to Jasper; Jasper to Vancouver on The Canadian®
2 meals included (2 lunches)

*Sunday and Tuesday departures include one less night in Jasper with an adjusted list of activities. Please speak with your vacations consultant for details.

Disclaimer:

Package prices are per person, double occupancy, tax included. Prices do not include rail from your hometown. Please call for pricing. Package prices are subject to change without notice, and all reservations are based upon availability at the time of booking. Amtrak travel is for Coach accommodations unless otherwise noted. Upgrades to Roomette or Bedroom accommodations on board Amtrak are available. Call for pricing. Other restrictions may apply. Activities referenced in the itinerary during free time are for suggested purposes only and are not included. Seasonal activity (if applicable): During the off-season, some tours may not be available. In this case, a similar tour will be substituted. Passports (if applicable): Passports are required when crossing the Canadian border. Amtrak and Amtrak Vacations are registered service marks of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.

DAY 1 YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS IN TORONTO
Welcome to Canada! Transfer on your own to your centrally located hotel and start exploring the city with your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. This tour will feature top Toronto sights such as the Royal Ontario Museum, Casa Loma, the Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto Harbourfront, Eaton Centre and Chinatown, among others. (Overnight in Toronto)

DAY 2 TORONTO > NIAGARA FALLS > TORONTO
This morning, you will be picked up at your hotel for a full day tour to one of the wonders of the natural world, Niagara Falls. Highlights will include a meal overlooking the falls, a ride on the Hornblower* boat, getting you up close and personal with the Falls, free time in both Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake and a winery tour and tasting. After your full day of touring, your bus will drop you back off at your hotel for a relaxing evening. (Overnight in Toronto) L

DAY 3 TORONTO > JASPER
This morning, admission to the CN Tower, with sweeping views of Toronto, is included with your package. You may also continue to use your hop-on, hop-off tour for that last minute chance to see the city. Tonight, board your overnight VIA Rail train west towards the Canadian Rockies. (Overnight on board VIA Rail)

DAY 4 VIA RAIL
Continue your journey across Canada on VIA Rail. (Overnight onboard VIA Rail)

DAY 5 VIA RAIL
Continue your journey across Canada on VIA Rail. (Overnight onboard VIA Rail)

DAY 6 JASPER
Welcome to Jasper and the Canadian Rockies. Your train will arrive this afternoon where you will travel on your own to your hotel in town. Take the afternoon to explore. (Overnight in Jasper)

DAY 7 JASPER
Explore the spectacular natural treasures of the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. During your tour, stand above the massive walls of Maligne Canyon for stunning views of rushing waterfalls, discovery the mystery of the disappearing water at Medicine Lake and stroll the shores of Maligne Lake - all on this incredible sightseeing tour. Highlights will include Jasper town, Athabasca Viewpoint, Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake. (Overnight in Jasper).

DAY 8 JASPER
This half day excursion follows the famous Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. View scenic rocky mountain vistas and local wildlife along the way, with photo stops at Athabasca Falls and Stutfield Glacier. Step onboard an ice explorer for an interpretive adventure onto the Athabasca Glacier. At the Glacier Skywalk, enjoy the unobstructed view on a glass-floored observation platform extending 30 metres out over the Sunwapta Valley. Highlights of this tour include: Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Falls, Stutfield Glacier, Columbia Icefield, Admission to Glacier Adventure and Glacier Skywalk, a hot buffet lunch at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre and time to explore the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. Return to Jasper by 15:00 for a chance to relax for the evening. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (Overnight in Jasper) L

DAY 9 JASPER > VANCOUVER
Your adventure begins at the Lower Station (elevation 1304m), where you will board a fully enclosed tram and lift off for the flight of a lifetime! During your seven-minute flight aboard the Jasper Skytram, you will be accompanied by a fully trained and knowledgeable flight attendant who will point out the many sights and answer any questions you may have. As the tram gently touches down at an elevation of 2277m, step out onto the Upper Station and prepare for a whole new perspective on the Canadian Rockies. At the conclusion of your experience, you will be transferred back to your hotel to pick up your luggage. This evening, board VIA Rail's the Canadian to continue your journey through the majestic Canadian Rockies. The train will whisk you past Moose Lake and the peaks of Mt. Robson and the Monashee Mountains. Relax in the dome car and experience stunning 360-degree views of the mountain scenery all around you. (Overnight aboard VIA Rail)

DAY 10 VANCOUVER
Welcome to Vancouver! Make your way to your hotel and check in for a two-night stay. (Overnight in Vancouver)

DAY 11 VANCOUVER
Explore Vancouver today with admission to the Vancouver Lookout. Use your West Coast sightseeing tour to visit Vancouver's most popular areas: Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island and more! Take some time later to visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, one of the most popular tourist attractions in British Columbia. The bridge crosses over towering evergreens with views more than 100 feet above the forest floor. (Overnight in Vancouver)

DAY 12 YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN VANCOUVER

Legend for meals: B - Breakfast, BR - Brunch, L - Lunch, D - Dinner

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