Tour
Pace
This leisurely yet comprehensive tour takes in the major
highlights of Western Canada, featuring two-night stays in Waterton Lakes,
Banff, Jasper and Victoria. Two days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer's GoldLeaf
Service train add to the unforgettable experience.
DAY 1 - ARRIVE CALGARY
Start your trip with a
complimentary transfer between the airport and hotel. Your Tour
Director will meet you at the hotel in the afternoon.
Hotel: Calgary Marriott.
DAY 2 - CALGARY -
WATERTON LAKES N.P.
Begin the day with an
orientation tour of Calgary before heading south.
At the UNESCO World Heritage Site of
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, discover how the Blackfoot people hunted great
buffalo herds. Visit Fort Mcleod and learn about the North West Mounted
Police, the precursor of the present Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Arrive at Waterton Lakes National
Park, the hidden jewel of the Canadian Rockies.
Hotel: Waterton Lakes Lodge.
(Full Breakfast,
Dinner)
DAY 3 - WATERTON
SIGHTSEEING
Keep an eye out for wildlife as you explore
Red Rock Canyon.
At the foot of towering mountains, join a
delightful cruise on Waterton Lake, the deepest in the Canadian Rockies.
Weather permitting, why not join an optional excursion to
Montana's Glacier National Park?
(Full Breakfast, Highlight Dinner)
DAY 4 - WATERTON -
FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS
Visit the Interpretive Center
explaining how in 1903, Turtle Mountain collapsed, burying the
mining town of Frank. Cross the
Continental Divide and
journey back to the gold rush days at Fort Steele Heritage Town.
On arrival in Fairmont Hot Springs, take some time to soak in the
hotel's natural hot springs! Hotel:
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.
(Full Breakfast, Highlight Dinner)
DAY
5 - FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS -
BANFF
Visit Kootenay National Park
before entering Banff National Park.
Stroll along Lake Louise, Victoria
Glacier and the famous
chateau. Weather permitting, stop at
Moraine Lake, surrounded by 10
soaring peaks. View Bow Falls
and the Hoodoos, before
arriving at your hotel. Hotel: Fairmont
Banff Springs. (Full
Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 6 - BANFF AT
LEISURE
A full day is reserved to enjoy this paradise at your own pace.
Enjoy a trip down the Bow River, play a round of golf, or relax at the
hotel's award-winning Willow Stream Spa.
(Full Breakfast, Highlight Dinner)
DAY 7 - BANFF - JASPER
NATIONAL PARK
Following the backbone of the
Canadian Rockies, the Icefields Parkway is one of the world's most
spectacular scenic drives, winding between snow-clad peaks, cascading
waterfalls and immense glaciers. Then step aboard a specially designed Ice
Explorer and venture onto Athabasca Glacier, before continuing
over Sunwapta Pass to
Jasper National Park. Hotel: Sawridge Inn.
(Full
Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 8 - JASPER AT
LEISURE
The delights of Jasper National Park await you! Why not join an
optional rafting expedition, lake cruise or guided hike? Your Tour Director
will help you plan your day.
(Full Breakfast, Highlight Dinner)
DAY 9 - JASPER - ROCKY
MOUNTAINEER
Step aboard Rocky Mountaineer's
GoldLeaf Service for two days of glorious rail travel through Canada's West.
Enjoy panoramic views
from your seat in the
GoldLeaf dome car and fine meals in the
GoldLeaf dining room.
Highlights include Yellowhead Pass,
Moose Lake and Mount Robson. Spend the night in Quesnel, deep
in the heart of Cariboo Country. Hotel:
Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer.
(Full Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 10 - ROCKY
MOUNTAINEER - WHISTLER
Journey on from the desert-like
Fraser Canyon to the lush
farmlands of Pemberton Valley. Admire sweeping views of glacial-fed lakes
and Deep Creek Bridge - one
of the highest railway bridges in the world. The train journey ends in the
alpine village of Whistler. Hotel:
Hilton Resort & Spa.
(Full Breakfast, Lunch)
DAY 11 - WHISTLER -
VICTORIA
Drive along the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway before crossing to
Vancouver Island. Discover Chemainus,
'the town of murals', before exploring
the floral displays of Butchart Gardens. Stay in charming
Victoria, the very British
capital of BC. Hotel: Marriott Inner
Harbour.
(Full Breakfast, Highlight Dinner)
DAY 12 - VICTORIA AT
LEISURE
Take a day to explore this picturesque city. Visit the Royal BC
Museum, tour the Legislature Building or shop on Government Street.
Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a
Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.
(Full Breakfast, Highlight
Dinner)
DAY 13 - VICTORIA -
VANCOUVER
Cruise the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver and enjoy a city tour,
including Gastown, English Bay,
Chinatown, and Stanley Park,
with its famous totem poles.
Later, stops will be made at the Insight hotel in Vancouver, Canada Place
terminal for those joining the optional Alaskan cruise (details below), and
Vancouver Airport. Please do not schedule flights before 5.00pm
(Full Breakfast)
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