Day 1 - Arrive Toronto
Upon arrival at the Toronto International Airport you will be met by your private sedan and transfer to your downtown hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to start exploring this world class destination.
Moderate: Overnight Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Royal York Hotel - Fairmont room
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Royal York Hotel - Fairmont Gold (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)
Day 2, 3 & 4 - VIA Rail - Toronto to Jasper
Transfer (on own) to the Toronto Union Station. Your train adventure across Canada begins at Toronto Union Station early in the morning as VIA Rail's Canadian train rolls out of the Toronto station. Your journey will take 3 nights as you cross the lake country and prairies of central Canada in their winter setting. Enjoy private bedroom accommodation, meals in the private dining car and relax in the 'Silver & Blue Lounge' or Dome car.
Moderate: Overnight VIA Rail in a private bedroom
Superior: Overnight VIA Rail in a private bedroom
Deluxe: Overnight VIA Rail in a "Romance by Rail" Suite
Day 5 - Arrive Jasper
Today you will enter the snow covered majestic Rocky Mountains. As you are riding the rails, you will view frozen mountain lakes and glaciers. Your journey will reach the Canadian Rockies by mid-afternoon today. Upon arrival at the train station in the quaint mountain village of Jasper, the northern gateway to the Canadian Rockies, you will transfer (on own) to your hotel.
Moderate: Overnight Amethyst Lodge
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge - Fairmont room
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge - Junior Suite Fireplace room
Day 6 - Maligne Valley Watchable Wildlife Tour
Come and enjoy the beauty of the striking Maligne Valley in winter. The tour includes a short walk around the top of Maligne Canyon, then a scenic drive up the valley past the mysterious disappearing Medicine Lake to Maligne Lake. The wildlife in winter can include moose, caribou, bull elk, big horn sheep, wolves, coyotes and more!
Moderate: Overnight Amethyst Lodge
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge - Fairmont room
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge - Junior Suite Fireplace room
Day 7 - VIA Rail - Jasper to Vancouver
Morning at leisure. In the afternoon, you will transfer (on own) to the Jasper train station. Here you will board VIA Rail's 'Canadian' train. Enjoy private bedroom accommodation, meals in the private dining car and relax in the 'Silver & Blue Lounge' or Dome car. You will depart Jasper National Park. You will pass Mt. Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, and you will see glaciers, snow covered mountain peaks and forests.
Moderate: Overnight VIA Rail in a private bedroom
Superior: Overnight VIA Rail in a private bedroom
Deluxe: Overnight VIA Rail in a "Romance by Rail" Suite
Day 8 - Arrive Vancouver / Day at Leisure
In the early morning the train will arrive in Vancouver. Upon arrival in Vancouver, you will be met by your private sedan and transfer to your hotel. At the hotel, you will store your luggage with the bell desk and begin exploring the city at leisure.
OPTIONAL TOURS:
Vancouver City & Capilano Suspension Bridge Tour
(available on Westbound & Eastbound itineraries)
This morning depart on a city tour of Vancouver & the Capilano Suspension Bridge. You will see Stanley Park, Gastown, Robson Street, English Bay, Queen Elizabeth Park and Granville Island. From Stanley Park, you will travel across the Lions Gate Bridge to North Vancouver. Swing 230 feet above the Capilano River as you cross the Capilano Suspension Bridge. You will swing 230 feet above the Capilano River as you cross the Capilano Suspension Bridge. You will also experience the new Tree Top Adventure, Treetops offers visitors a squirrel's eye view of a thriving coastal forest, as they venture from one magnificent Douglas fir tree to another via a series of elevated suspension bridges, some reaching as high as 100 feet above the forest floor.
Vancouver's Winter Playground Tour
(available on Eastbound itinerary only)
This morning you will begin your tour of Vancouver's North Shore. From Stanley Park, you will travel across the Lions Gate Bridge to North Vancouver. You will continue to the Grouse Mountain, you will take a Sky Ride to the top of the mountain where you will enjoy the panoramic and spectacular views from the mountaintop. Winter comes alive on an enchanting sleigh ride (weather permitting) through Grouse Mountain's snowy paradise. This is a memorable journey around the mountaintop through snow-covered forests. This is what memories are made of. You will have approximately 2 hours play time on top where you can enjoy optional activities such as snowshoeing, ice skating, or skiing. In the afternoon, you will Swing 230 feet above the Capilano River as you cross the Capilano Suspension Bridge. You will also experience the new Tree Top Adventure, Treetops offers visitors a squirrel's eye view of a thriving coastal forest, as they venture from one magnificent Douglas fir tree to another via a series of elevated suspension bridges, some reaching as high as 100 feet above the forest floor. In the late afternoon, you will return to your hotel.
Moderate: Overnight Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown Vancouver (includes buffet breakfast)
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Hotel Vancouver - Fairmont room
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Hotel Vancouver - Fairmont Gold (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)
Day 9 - Depart Vancouver
Today you will transfer by private sedan from your hotel to the Vancouver International Airport in time for your flight departure home.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 4 nights accommodation, any mandatory service charges and room tax
- 4 nights bedroom accommodation and meals on VIA Rail
- Maligne Valley & Wildlife Tour
- Transfer by private sedan between Toronto Airport & hotel, Vancouver train station & hotel and hotel & Vancouver Airport including gratuities
- National Park Entrance Fee
- Personalized documentation package
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals not listed as included
- Activities not listed as included
- Transfers not listed as included
- Gratuities not listed as included
- Optional Activities
- Goods and Services tax (GST)
- Trip Cancellation Insurance (Insurance can be purchased from your Vacation Specialist, ask for more details)