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Connect with Canada's soul-stirring wilderness by road and rail. Forge an unforgettable trail west from Toronto to Vancouver through epic national parks, prairie landscapes and Canada's mighty Rockies.
Connect with Canada's soul-stirring wilderness by road and rail. Forge an unforgettable trail west from Toronto to Vancouver through epic national parks, prairie landscapes and Canada's mighty Rockies.
Canada's favourite big-time city bids you a warm welcome and you'll have the day to ease into its laidback, friendly vibe before joining your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception this evening.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Sheraton Toronto
Discover the city's most inspiring sights on an orientation tour this morning. A true reflection of the multi-cultural Canada, Toronto is wonderfully diverse, filled to the brim with lively restaurants, stylish bars, and quirky museums. Switch the sidewalks for the spray of Niagara Falls, stepping aboard a cruise to the base of Horseshoe Falls, the largest of the three waterfalls.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Optional Experience
CN Tower Admission and Panoramic Views
Since the CN Tower opened in 1974, Canadians and tourists from around the world have made the trip to Toronto to celebrate this marvel of civil engineering. At 1,815 feet (553.33 meters) tall, the award-wining communications and observation tower was formerly designated the world’s tallest freestanding structure (surpassed in 2009 by a Dubai skyscraper.) Your admission gives you access to the Lookout Level for panoramic views as well as the Glass Floor where you can peer straight down 1,122 feet (342 meters). Casual and fine dining and an arcade are located in the tower but are not included in your admission. Approx. duration: 1 hour
Adult Price: $44.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 3
VIA Rail (3 Nights)
This morning, board VIA Rail's The Canadian for our journey across Canada. The train works its way northbound reaching the rural and forested sections of northwestern Ontario. By early afternoon, the train makes its way onto the Canadian Shield and a terrain of granite rock dotted with thousands of lakes and covered with billions of trees. The rest of the day is spent making our way north and west through the Shield and past the small towns that make up the remote expanse of northern Ontario. Today's onboard activities include a presentation on the history of Ontario, wine and beer tasting and canapes before dinner is served in the dining car.
At the Banff Gondola, you’ll see more mountains in a moment than most see in a lifetime! Ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain to experience a bird’s eye view of six mountain ranges of the Canadian Rockies. Begin with an eight-minute journey to the summit in a fully enclosed four-passenger gondola cabin. The views become increasingly spectacular as you climb to an elevation of 7,486 feet ( 2,281 meters) to the Summit Upper Terminal. Witness the breathtaking views in every direction or go to the restaurant area to enjoy the views inside or from its upper deck. You can also take the Banff Skywalk for a short self-guided interpretive walkway along the summit ridge leading to the Cosmic Ray Station National Historic Site of Canada. Subject to weather conditions. Approx. duration: 2.5 hours.
Adult Price: $70.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 4
Aboard the Canadian
Today we continue our trek westward through northern Ontario before crossing into the prairie province of Manitoba with a distinctive change of scenery as we leave the lakes and forests of the Canadian Shield behind for the open expanses and never ending vistas of the prairies. Today's activities include a presentation on the province of Manitoba, a game of bingo and a presentation on Winnipeg.
Today we continue travelling westbound making our way to Saskatoon for a brief one-hour stop, and then across the prairies into Alberta and Edmonton later in the evening. Small prairie towns dot the landscape mixed among rolling fields of wheat, barley, canola and other crops. Tonight, a three-hour stop will be made in Edmonton before we enter the Rocky Mountains. Activities today include a presentation on the Prairies and the town of Jasper and canapes will be served with beer and wine tasting before dinner.
After arriving in Jasper in the morning, go from the iconic to the unexpected when you embark on a guided walk of Maligne Canyon. This narrow slot-like gorge is sculpted by an icy river flowing along its base, and is a true sight to behold. Enjoy a quiet moment to feel truly free in nature before continuing on to Maligne Lake for a lunch on its shores. This afternoon, you'll have an opportunity to cruise the waters of the lake to Spirit Island, the heart and soul of jasper National Park (in season). Please note that your arrival time in Jasper is subject to local rail traffic conditions which may result in service delays and disruptions. Your included activities in Jasper may need to be re-organized to accommodate such delays.
Join the fun and experience a scenic float trip down the Athabasca River, a designated Canadian Heritage River. A National Park licensed guide will provide commentary on the human and natural history of Jasper while navigating you along the same route used by fur traders over 2 centuries ago. Lifejackets and the specially designed, 7 meter / 25 foot long oar-powered rafts offer a safe and comfortable ride through several small, easy sets of rapids and calm stretches that any first time rafter will enjoy. Don’t worry, the guides do all the rowing; you sit back and enjoy while exploring all the spectacular scenery. There is always a chance of seeing various wildlife including elk, deer, moose, coyotes, wolves, eagles, ospreys, mountain sheep and bears. Tours will operate rain or shine, and a poncho will be provided when required. Approx. duration: 50-90 minutes
Adult Price: $86.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 7
Jasper at Leisure
Today will be full of possibilities and at your leisure. Why not enjoy an optional float trip down the Athabasca River, guided by a National Park licensed guide. Eat like a local, with a local on the Downtown Foodie Tour Optional Experience. Your culinary journey will begin 2:30 PM at the Visitor Information Center. From there, you will be travelling by foot to four of the best local eateries, taking in the history of Jasper as you walk the streets between restaurants. At each restaurant you will be sampling a top local dish served with a perfectly paired boozy drink, along with hearing the stories of the entrepreneurs behind each establishment, learn fascinating historical highlights and get an in-depth insight into Jasperites' way of life. Your excursion ends at 5:30 PM. Note that the tour includes four good size plates and four standard size alcoholic beverages and consists in a full progressive meal.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Day 8
Jasper – Athabasca Glacier – Banff (2 Nights)
We crunch across the glistening icefield of the iconic Athabasca Glacier this morning, stepping aboard an Ice Explorer to see its icy carpet first-hand. Leaving this majestic glacier behind, we'll continue our scenic drive along the Icefields Parkway, slicing through the heart of Banff and Jasper National Parks. Our final stop before continuing to Banff is the natural treasure you'll never forget-beautiful Lake Louise.
Royal Canadian Helicopter Tour (weather dependent)*
This journey will only enhance the Three Sisters Peaks Tour by exploring the Goat and Sundance Ranges of the Rocky Mountains. You will see mountain peaks, alpine meadows, waterfalls and untouched glacier lakes. Perhaps even a glimpse of some wildlife. It's an extraordinary adventure not to be missed. Approx. duration: 20 minutes.
Adult Price: $289.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
Mt. Assiniboine Helicopter Tour (weather dependent)*
You are in for something special as you are transported to Mount Assiniboine - "the Matterhorn" of the Canadian Rockies. Our most popular adventure has all the fantastic scenery of the previous tours plus a fly by over top of the glacier. This photogenic peak rises majestically to 3,611meters (11,870 feet) along the Great Divide. The Gloria and Assiniboine Glaciers will astound you. This is an experience you will never forget! Approx. duration: 30 minutes.
Adult Price: $347.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
*Three Sisters Peaks Helicopter Tour (weather dependent)
The most action packed twelve minutes of your life. Get up close and personal with the world famous Three Sisters Peaks. Reach out and touch them as you whisk by before escaping into the Spray Valley where you will explore the extraordinary hues of the Spray Lakes. Your return flight travels along the Goat Range before following the pristine Bow River back to Canmore. Approx. duration 12 minutes
Adult Price: $210.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 9
Banff Sightseeing
We have a full day of sightseeing ahead in Banff National Park, Canada's oldest National Park. Learn the art of playing the puck like a pro when you meet a real Canadian hockey player in Canmore. 'Dive into Culture' and embrace Canada's national sport, learning the secrets and superstitions of hockey players as a professional coach walks you through a day in the life of a player. Go inside the players' dressing room and put on the full hockey gear with help of a real coach. Grab your stick and it's off onto the ice where you'll soon find out whether you are a lefty or righty and learn how to score the big goal. Keep a keen eye out for brown bears as you explore the rugged wilderness of Banff before meeting a Royal Canadian Mountie Local Specialist who will share his story about life in the 'force'. You may then be tempted to take an optional helicopter flightseeing for stunning views of the Canadian Rockies.
A day of exquisite scenery awaits as we journey over Kicking Horse Pass, which straddles the Continental Divide of the Americas. You'll stop at Spiral Tunnels, which made the descent of this pass much safer for trains after they were built at the turn of the 20th century. Then pass Mount Revelstoke National Park and journey through the vineyard and orchard country of Okanagan Valley, where you'll 'Connect With Locals' at a local winery for a memorable 'Be My Guest' dinner and wine tasting.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Prestige Hotel Vernon
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest
Optional Experience
*Jasper Float Trip
Join the fun and experience a scenic float trip down the Athabasca River, a designated Canadian Heritage River. A National Park licensed guide will provide commentary on the human and natural history of Jasper while navigating you along the same route used by fur traders over 2 centuries ago. Lifejackets and the specially designed, 7 meter / 25 foot long oar-powered rafts offer a safe and comfortable ride through several small, easy sets of rapids and calm stretches that any first time rafter will enjoy. Don’t worry, the guides do all the rowing; you sit back and enjoy while exploring all the spectacular scenery. There is always a chance of seeing various wildlife including elk, deer, moose, coyotes, wolves, eagles, ospreys, mountain sheep and bears. Tours will operate rain or shine, and a poncho will be provided when required. Approx. duration: 50-90 minutes
Adult Price: $86.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 11
Vernon – Vancouver (2 Nights)
We wind our way through the beautiful wine country of British Columbia en route to Vancouver, one of the world's most livable cities. Delve into the heritage of the First Nations when you visit Stanley Park and see the totem poles that stand tall at Brockten Point. You'll have an evening at leisure to explore the city on your terms.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Sheraton Wall Centre
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Day 12
Vancouver Sightseeing
Your morning begins with a city tour of all the icons and hidden gems revealed through the eyes of your Travel Director. You'll have an afternoon and leisure to continue your exploration or simply relax after your epic trip. This evening, we'll visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and enjoy a memorable Farewell Dinner with new friends against the spectacular backdrop of the West Coast rainforest and Capilano Canyon.
Our dazzling encounter with the Canadian Rockies has come to an end. Transfer to Vancouver International Airport.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
All optional experiences for this trip
Book with your travel director when you travel
Available on day 2
CN Tower Admission and Panoramic Views
Since the CN Tower opened in 1974, Canadians and tourists from around the world have made the trip to Toronto to celebrate this marvel of civil engineering. At 1,815 feet (553.33 meters) tall, the award-wining communications and observation tower was formerly designated the world’s tallest freestanding structure (surpassed in 2009 by a Dubai skyscraper.) Your admission gives you access to the Lookout Level for panoramic views as well as the Glass Floor where you can peer straight down 1,122 feet (342 meters). Casual and fine dining and an arcade are located in the tower but are not included in your admission. Approx. duration: 1 hour
Adult Price: $44.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 3
Brewster Banff Gondola
At the Banff Gondola, you’ll see more mountains in a moment than most see in a lifetime! Ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain to experience a bird’s eye view of six mountain ranges of the Canadian Rockies. Begin with an eight-minute journey to the summit in a fully enclosed four-passenger gondola cabin. The views become increasingly spectacular as you climb to an elevation of 7,486 feet ( 2,281 meters) to the Summit Upper Terminal. Witness the breathtaking views in every direction or go to the restaurant area to enjoy the views inside or from its upper deck. You can also take the Banff Skywalk for a short self-guided interpretive walkway along the summit ridge leading to the Cosmic Ray Station National Historic Site of Canada. Subject to weather conditions. Approx. duration: 2.5 hours.
Adult Price: $70.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 6
*Jasper Float Trip
Join the fun and experience a scenic float trip down the Athabasca River, a designated Canadian Heritage River. A National Park licensed guide will provide commentary on the human and natural history of Jasper while navigating you along the same route used by fur traders over 2 centuries ago. Lifejackets and the specially designed, 7 meter / 25 foot long oar-powered rafts offer a safe and comfortable ride through several small, easy sets of rapids and calm stretches that any first time rafter will enjoy. Don’t worry, the guides do all the rowing; you sit back and enjoy while exploring all the spectacular scenery. There is always a chance of seeing various wildlife including elk, deer, moose, coyotes, wolves, eagles, ospreys, mountain sheep and bears. Tours will operate rain or shine, and a poncho will be provided when required. Approx. duration: 50-90 minutes
Adult Price: $86.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 8
Royal Canadian Helicopter Tour (weather dependent)*
This journey will only enhance the Three Sisters Peaks Tour by exploring the Goat and Sundance Ranges of the Rocky Mountains. You will see mountain peaks, alpine meadows, waterfalls and untouched glacier lakes. Perhaps even a glimpse of some wildlife. It's an extraordinary adventure not to be missed. Approx. duration: 20 minutes.
Adult Price: $289.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 8
Mt. Assiniboine Helicopter Tour (weather dependent)*
You are in for something special as you are transported to Mount Assiniboine - "the Matterhorn" of the Canadian Rockies. Our most popular adventure has all the fantastic scenery of the previous tours plus a fly by over top of the glacier. This photogenic peak rises majestically to 3,611meters (11,870 feet) along the Great Divide. The Gloria and Assiniboine Glaciers will astound you. This is an experience you will never forget! Approx. duration: 30 minutes.
Adult Price: $347.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 8
*Three Sisters Peaks Helicopter Tour (weather dependent)
The most action packed twelve minutes of your life. Get up close and personal with the world famous Three Sisters Peaks. Reach out and touch them as you whisk by before escaping into the Spray Valley where you will explore the extraordinary hues of the Spray Lakes. Your return flight travels along the Goat Range before following the pristine Bow River back to Canmore. Approx. duration 12 minutes
Adult Price: $210.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 10
*Jasper Float Trip
Join the fun and experience a scenic float trip down the Athabasca River, a designated Canadian Heritage River. A National Park licensed guide will provide commentary on the human and natural history of Jasper while navigating you along the same route used by fur traders over 2 centuries ago. Lifejackets and the specially designed, 7 meter / 25 foot long oar-powered rafts offer a safe and comfortable ride through several small, easy sets of rapids and calm stretches that any first time rafter will enjoy. Don’t worry, the guides do all the rowing; you sit back and enjoy while exploring all the spectacular scenery. There is always a chance of seeing various wildlife including elk, deer, moose, coyotes, wolves, eagles, ospreys, mountain sheep and bears. Tours will operate rain or shine, and a poncho will be provided when required. Approx. duration: 50-90 minutes
Adult Price: $86.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
All Optional Experiences
The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
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What's included
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12 nights
Accommodation
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23 Meals
12 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 7 dinners
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The Trafalgar difference
CONNECT WITH LOCALS
Live your passions on an exclusive Be My Guest visit to a local winery in British Columbia. Savour farm-to-fork cuisine paired with the most exquisite local wines. (Day 10)
DIVE INTO CULTURE
Lace up those skates, hit the ice and learn about being a real hockey player. (Day 9)
LOCAL SPECIALIST
with a retired Mountie in Banff. (Day 9)
Sightseeing highlights
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CITY TOUR in Vancouver and Banff
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CRUISE across Maligne Lake to iconic Spirit Island
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SCENIC DRIVE along Icefields Parkway, Okanagan Valley
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ICONIC BOAT RIDE to the base of Horseshoe Falls at Niagara Falls
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ICONIC TRAIN Journey aboard VIA Rail's The Canadian train
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ORIENTATION Toronto, Niagara-on-the-Lake
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VIEW Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Athabasca Falls
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VISIT Niagara Falls, Jasper National Park, Banff National Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge
Unless otherwise stated, trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
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Twin-share option not available for trips to South America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, South Africa, Kenya & Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey. It's also not available on Small Group trips. Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA). Does not apply to trips operated by Inspiring Journeys & our Mini-stays.
For trips that are part of our Guaranteed Room Share, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless traveling as part of a family group.
Travel to Europe often requires an overnight flight. Please arrange your flights to arrive on or before day 1.
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What is an Active Trip? This is an "Active" lifestyle itinerary, with walks and hikes most days. Hikes will range from easy/moderate to strenuous. No technical climbing skills are required but a reasonable level of fitness is required to make the trip more enjoyable. Understanding that not all people want to hike at the same pace or even on the same trail we will, where possible, host map orientation and then let everyone disperse to enjoy the trails best suited to them. What to Pack Guests should bring lightweight hiking shoes or boots, broad brimmed sun hats, sunglasses, layered clothing, reusable water bottle(s), a hiking day pack and hiking poles (optional)
Weather & Altitude While the itinerary is laid out below, we are at the mercy of the weather and so reserve the right to adjust the program as necessary. Please keep in mind that the higher elevations and possible variations in weather and temperature can increase the perceived level of difficulty of our activities. Elevation ranges up to 9,000 feet for Utah’s Mighty Five and up to 11,000 feet for California High Country Adventure.
Everyone reacts differently to altitude and so if you do have any health issues you should check with your doctor that this trip is suitable for you.
