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Classic Canada Experience Premium Tour: Toronto to Vancouver

Classic Canada Experience features three unforgettable nights on VIA Rail's the Canadian from Toronto to Jasper. Upon arrival in Jasper, spend some time in Canada's favourite national parks before boarding the Rocky Mountaineer for a two-day, all daylight journey through the Canadian Rockies. End your tour with a stay in Vancouver, one of the world's most popular cities.


Length: 12 days (13 days with optional Toronto add-on)
Type: Independent Rail Tour, Premium
Highlights: The Canadian, Jasper, Banff, Vancouver

DAY ONE-DAY FOUR: THE CANADIAN (TORONTO TO JASPER)

Tour Canada's most breathtaking expanses in a voyage from Ontario to Alberta. Take in boreal forests reflecting on the surface of the Great Lakes. Prairie sunsets painting vast skies in shades of fire. Mountain peaks towering above as the train winds through the Rockies.
Your package includes three nights in a cabin, all meals and access to the dome car.

DAY FOUR: ARRIVE IN JASPER

Afternoon arrival in Jasper.
Overnight in Jasper at the Park Place Inn or similar.
Meal: Breakfast

DAY FIVE: JASPER

Today is a free day to explore Jasper.
Overnight in Jasper at the Park Place Inn or similar.

DAY SIX: JASPER - BANFF

This morning, enjoy a full day journey by luxury motor coach from Jasper to Banff.
Built in 1940, the famous Icefields Parkway links Jasper and Banff National Parks along one of Canada's highest mountain roadways. Climbing from the low valleys to nearly treeline, experience three life zones, the montane, the subalpine and the alpine. Along the way we stop at major viewpoints of Athabasca Falls, Columbia Icefield, Crowfoot Glacier, and Peyto Lake. At the Icefields Centre you have time to visit the gift shop, the Glacier Gallery or snack at the restaurant, and ride on an Ice Explorer. On your way to Banff, experience the breathtaking waters of Lake Louise and the dominate Victoria Glacier.
Overnight in Banff at the Fox Hotel (Complimentary Suite Upgrade) .

DAY SEVEN: BANFF

Today is at leisure to explore Banff.
Admission is included for the Banff Gondola. The adventure begins with an eight minute journey to the summit of Sulphur Mountain in a modern, fully-enclosed four passenger gondola cabin. The views become increasingly spectacular as you climb 698m (2,292 ft) to an elevation of 2,281m (7,486 ft) at the Summit Upper Terminal - the departure point for a mountaintop of activities.
Overnight in Banff at the Fox Hotel (Complimentary Suite Upgrade) .
Meal: Breakfast

DAY EIGHT: BANFF

Today is at leisure to explore Banff.
Overnight in Banff at the Fox Hotel (Complimentary Suite Upgrade) .
Meal: Breakfast

DAY NINE: ROCKY MOUNTAINEER (BANFF TO KAMLOOPS)

Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Kamloops. Highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, the Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven.
Overnight in Kamloops.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY TEN: ROCKY MOUNTAINEER (KAMLOOPS TO VANCOUVER)

Your journey continues west towards the coastal city of Vancouver. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon.
Transfer from Vancouver train station to your hotel.
Overnight in Vancouver at the Sheraton Wall Centre.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY ELEVEN: VANCOUVER

This morning, enjoy a guided city tour of Vancouver by bus. The tour is your best choice to get an orientation of this west coast city gem. Friendly guides encourage your questions and take pride in helping you, and your family, get the best experience from your time visiting beautiful British Columbia. Highlights include Gastown, Chinatown, Robson Street and stops at Stanley Park and Granville Island. The afternoon is at leisure.
Overnight in Vancouver at the Sheraton Wall Centre.
Meal: Breakfast

DAY TWELVE: VANCOUVER

Private transfer from the hotel to Vancouver Airport for your return flight home.
Meal: Breakfast

VIA RAIL'S THE CANADIAN

Linking Toronto and Vancouver, the Canadian is one of the world's most legendary and popular longhaul journeys. Whether for its breathtaking landscapes, its attentive and courteous service or its outstanding dining, this train has inspired decades of fond memories for more than 100,000 travellers every year.
The Canadian cars now benefit from an all-new design. Carpets, colours, materials: it's all been brought together to update the historic cachet of these magnificent cars. An elegant ambience and cosy cabins make travelling onboard the Canadian more than ever a one-of-a-kind experience.

Dining

Savour your meals in the completely refurbished dining cars, where breakfast, lunch and dinner are prepared for you by the onboard chef. Dine in elegance with china and linen, while attentive staff attends to your every need.

Park Car

Enjoy the 360-degree view in the panoramic section on the upper observation deck, or settle into one of the two elegant lounges.

Wi-Fi Unavailable

Free Wi-Fi is not offered on this train. It is available, however, at these stations: Vancouver, Jasper, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Toronto.

Special Touches

The cordial, courteous personnel are always at your service. As a passenger in Sleeper Plus Class, you are entitled to some special touches such as a shower kit (towel, shampoo, hair conditioner and soap) and checked baggage. In Toronto, Jasper and Vancouver, you enjoy not only priority boarding, but also a special "Welcome Aboard!" reception with hot appetizers and sparkling wine.

Cabin

The cabin provides an entirely private, onboard haven of peace and quiet. Each cabin features two armchairs, a small closet, fan, electrical outlet, private washroom, sink and mirror. A small table can even be set up for you upon request. The door locks from the inside and the shower is only a few metres down the hall. By night, the two armchairs collapse to make way for two comfortable bunks, one upper and one lower.

  1. Designated to comfortably accommodate 2 adults
  2. Room size: 2,2 m x 1,5 m (7 ft 3 in. X 5 ft), excluding 84 cm x 64 cm
  3. (2 ft 9 in x 2 ft 1 in) for private washroom
  4. Bed size is approximately 180 cm x 79 cm (71 in x 31 in)
  5. Private washroom available inside each cabin
  6. Mirror over sink with electrical razor outlet (110 vac.)
  7. Individual control for heating, ventilation and air conditioning system
  8. Storage for small luggage
  9. Day time: 2 folding chairs
  10. Night time: Upper & lower beds replacing chairs or large sofa
  11. Large window with blind
  12. Exclusive access to a shower room
  13. Shower towels and amenity bag for bodycare articles supplied
  14. Small closet, drinking water, towels, pillows, sheets and blankets supplied

BANFF

FOX HOTEL + SUITES

Waterfalls and mountain springs are brought to life in the Fox's design. Capturing the historic and natural elements of Banff National Park, the hotel's centerpiece is the hot pool inspired by the original Cave and Basin Historic Site.

JASPER

PARK PLACE INN

Park Place Inn, one of Jasper's newest hotels, is small, luxurious and nestled in the heart of Jasper National Park's wonderful townsite … steps away from a wide variety of restaurants, shops and nightlife. The cozy, well appointed lobby with comfortable furnishings, slate and hardwood floors and inviting fireplace is a great indication of the many amenities this boutique hotel offers.

VANCOUVER

SHERATON WALL CENTRE

Whether your visit is for business or for pleasure, you'll never feel more at home at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre. Stroll leisurely through the boutiques of Robson Street and Yaletown, or make connections at the nearby business and financial districts.Step outside the hotel's doors and into the celebrated sites of the city. Take a Sea Wall Walking Tour with family and friends and create memories at Stanley Park and the Vancouver Art Gallery, just around the block.

MONTREAL DEPARTURE

  1. Train from Montreal to Toronto
  2. 3 nights in Sleeper Plus Class onboard the Canadian from Toronto to Jasper
  3. All meals onboard the Canadian
  4. Access to the dome car and lounge onboard the Canadian
  5. 2 nights hotel in Jasper at the Park Place Inn or similar
  6. Coach transfer from Jasper to Banff along the Icefields Parkway
  7. Admission on the Ice Explorer
  8. 3 nights hotel in Banff at the Fox Hotel
  9. Breakfast daily in Banff
  10. Admission for the Banff Gondola
  11. 2 days on the Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Vancouver (RedLeaf Service)
  12. 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches on the Rocky Mountaineer
  13. 1 night hotel in Kamloops
  14. Train station/hotel transfers in Kamloops
  15. Transfer from Vancouver Train Station to your hotel
  16. 2 nights hotel in Vancouver at the Sheraton Wall Centre
  17. Breakfast daily in Vancouver
  18. Guided sightseeing tour of Vancouver by bus
  19. Private transfer from your hotel to Vancouver Airport
  20. Flight from Vancouver to Montreal
  21. Telephone assistance

OTTAWA DEPARTURE

  1. Train from Ottawa to Toronto
  2. 3 nights in Sleeper Plus Class onboard the Canadian from Toronto to Jasper
  3. All meals onboard the Canadian
  4. Access to the dome car and lounge onboard the Canadian
  5. 2 nights hotel in Jasper at the Park Place Inn or similar
  6. Coach transfer from Jasper to Banff along the Icefields Parkway
  7. Admission on the Ice Explorer
  8. 3 nights hotel in Banff at the Fox Hotel
  9. Breakfast daily in Banff
  10. Admission for the Banff Gondola
  11. 2 days on the Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Vancouver (RedLeaf Service)
  12. 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches on the Rocky Mountaineer
  13. 1 night hotel in Kamloops
  14. Train station/hotel transfers in Kamloops
  15. Transfer from Vancouver Train Station to your hotel
  16. 2 nights hotel in Vancouver at the Sheraton Wall Centre
  17. Breakfast daily in Vancouver
  18. Guided sightseeing tour of Vancouver by bus
  19. Private transfer from your hotel to Vancouver Airport
  20. Flight from Vancouver to Ottawa
  21. Telephone assistance

TORONTO DEPARTURE

  1. 3 nights in Sleeper Plus Class onboard the Canadian from Toronto to Jasper
  2. All meals onboard the Canadian
  3. Access to the dome car and lounge onboard the Canadian
  4. 2 nights hotel in Jasper at the Park Place Inn or similar
  5. Coach transfer from Jasper to Banff along the Icefields Parkway
  6. Admission on the Ice Explorer
  7. 3 nights hotel in Banff at the Fox Hotel
  8. Breakfast daily in Banff
  9. Admission for the Banff Gondola
  10. 2 days on the Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Vancouver (RedLeaf Service)
  11. 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches on the Rocky Mountaineer
  12. 1 night hotel in Kamloops
  13. Train station/hotel transfers in Kamloops
  14. Transfer from Vancouver Train Station to your hotel
  15. 2 nights hotel in Vancouver at the Sheraton Wall Centre
  16. Breakfast daily in Vancouver
  17. Guided sightseeing tour of Vancouver by bus
  18. Private transfer from your hotel to Vancouver Airport
  19. Flight from Vancouver to Toronto
  20. Telephone assistance

WINDSOR DEPARTURE

  1. Train from Windsor to Toronto
  2. 3 nights in Sleeper Plus Class onboard the Canadian from Toronto to Jasper
  3. All meals onboard the Canadian
  4. Access to the dome car and lounge onboard the Canadian
  5. 2 nights hotel in Jasper at the Park Place Inn or similar
  6. Coach transfer from Jasper to Banff along the Icefields Parkway
  7. Admission on the Ice Explorer
  8. 3 nights hotel in Banff at the Fox Hotel
  9. Breakfast daily in Banff
  10. Admission for the Banff Gondola
  11. 2 days on the Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Vancouver (RedLeaf Service)
  12. 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches on the Rocky Mountaineer
  13. 1 night hotel in Kamloops
  14. Train station/hotel transfers in Kamloops
  15. Transfer from Vancouver Train Station to your hotel
  16. 2 nights hotel in Vancouver at the Sheraton Wall Centre
  17. Breakfast daily in Vancouver
  18. Guided sightseeing tour of Vancouver by bus
  19. Private transfer from your hotel to Vancouver Airport
  20. Flight from Vancouver to Windsor
  21. Telephone assistance

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR DEPARTURES FROM OTHER CITIES

VICTORIA


A great way to enhance the Trans-Canada Experience is to add a stay in Victoria. We can assist with hotels in Victoria and transfers to/from Vancouver.

HALIFAX TO TORONTO


For the complete cross Canada experience, add an overnight train journey from Halifax to Toronto. Discover the beautiful scenery of Canada’s Maritimes as you travel in style!

Is the tour escorted?

No. This tour is an independent tour with toll-free telephone support and all of your travel arrangements expertly managed by Canada Destination Experts based in our Toronto office.


Can the tour itinerary be done in reverse?

Yes. You can start in Vancouver and end in Toronto.


Can extra nights be added to the tour?

Yes. Extra nights can be added in Toronto and Vancouver.


Can we upgrade to SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer?

Yes. An upgrade to SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf service is available.


Can we extend at the end of the tour and travel on our own?

Yes. We can arrange a return flight for any date that you request at time of booking.

MONTREAL DEPARTURE

  1. April 28 - October 5, 2012 - WEB SPECIAL (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)
    $4,170.00 per person, double occupancy plus tax
  2. April 28 - October 5, 2012
    $4,630.00 per person, double occupancy plus tax

OTTAWA DEPARTURE

  1. April 28 - October 5, 2012 - WEB SPECIAL (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)
    $4,170.00 per person, double occupancy plus tax
  2. April 28 - October 5, 2012
    $4,630.00 per person, double occupancy plus tax

TORONTO DEPARTURE

  1. April 28 - October 5, 2012 - WEB SPECIAL (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)
    $4,170.00 per person, double occupancy plus tax
  2. April 28 - October 5, 2012
    $4,630.00 per person, double occupancy plus tax

WINDSOR DEPARTURE

  1. April 28 - October 5, 2012 - WEB SPECIAL (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)
    $4,270.00 per person, double occupancy plus tax
  2. April 28 - October 5, 2012
    $4,730.00 per person, double occupancy plus tax

2012 DATES

  1. April 28 - May 9
  2. May 5 - 16
  3. May 8 - 19
  4. May 12 - 23
  5. May 15 - 26
  6. May 19 - 30
  7. May 22 - June 2
  8. May 26 - June 6
  9. May 29 - June 9
  10. June 2 - 13
  11. June 5 - 16
  12. June 9 - 20
  13. June 12 - 23
  14. June 16 - 27
  15. June 19 - 30
  16. June 23 - July 4
  17. June 26 - July 7
  18. June 30 - July 11
  19. July 3 - 14
  20. July 7 - 18
  21. July 10 - 21
  22. July 14 - 25
  23. July 17 - 28
  24. July 28 - August 8
  25. July 31 - August 11
  26. August 7 - 18
  27. August 14 - 25
  28. August 18 - 29
  29. August 21 - September 1
  30. August 25 - September 5
  31. August 28 - September 8
  32. September 1 - 12
  33. September 4 - 15
  34. September 8 - 19
  35. September 11 - 22
  36. September 15 - 26
  37. September 22 - October 3

Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
Prices may be higher on certain dates due to holidays or special events.

WEEKLY DEPARTURES ARE AVAILABLE