Canada, stretching from the U.S. in the south to the Arctic Circle in the north, is filled with vibrant cities including massive, multicultural Toronto; predominantly French-speaking Montréal and Québec City; Vancouver and Halifax on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, respectively; and Ottawa, the capital. It’s also crossed by the Rocky Mountains and home to vast swaths of protected wilderness.
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Canada, stretching from the U.S. in the south to the Arctic Circle in the north, is filled with vibrant cities including massive, multicultural Toronto; predominantly French-speaking Montréal and Québec City; Vancouver and Halifax on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, respectively; and Ottawa, the capital. It’s also crossed by the Rocky Mountains and home to vast swaths of protected wilderness.
CANADA FACTS & FIGURES
- Occupying the northern half of North America, Canada is the second-largest country in the world (after Russia.)
- From east to west, the country encompasses six time zones.
- Canada shares a 5,525-mile boundary with the U.S.
- The Atlantic Ocean hugs the coastline to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west.
- The country is made up of 10 provinces and three territories.
- When it comes to geography - diversity is the word. Fertile plains, vast mountain ranges, lakes, rivers, wilderness forests and Arctic tundra to the far north.
- Canada has a population of about 32.5 million.
- The official currency is the Canadian dollar.
- In random order, the major cities are Victoria, Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton and Halifax.
- The country enjoys four distinct seasons and six time zones.
- English and French are the two official languages. English is the mother tongue of 59 per cent of the population.
- Canada has 11 national holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day (Monday preceding May 25), Canada Day (July 1 or July 2 if July 1 is a Sunday, Labour Day (first Monday of September), Thanksgiving (second Monday of October), Remembrance Day (November 11), Christmas Day and Boxing Day (December 26)and new to 2008, February 18 is Family Day.
- The maple leaf is the national symbol.
Day 1 - ARRIVAL IN VANCOUVER
Arrive at Vancouver International Airport and transfer independently to your centrally-located hotel. Pick up your information kit at the front desk upon check in. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this beautiful oceanside city. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 2 - VANCOUVER
Embark on a fascinating tour of Vancouver today featuring some of its most famous attractions. An experienced guide will take you over the majestic Lion’s Gate Bridge to the Capilano Fish Hatchery, where you will learn about salmon spawning before visiting the Rain Forest Park. Enjoy the Skyride to Grouse Mountain where you will see lumber jack shows, grizzly bears and birds of prey in the summer months; figure skating, sleigh rides and snowshoeing in the winter. Afterwards, continue on to the Capilano Suspension Bridge suspended high above a magnificent canyon. See traditional totem carvers, a nature park, visit a historic interpretation centre and take a short discovery walk through the old-growth forest on suspended walkways on the unique Tree Top Adventure. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 3 - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER / VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS
Today you check out of your hotel and are transferred to the train station and embark on an unforgettable journey, onboard the Rocky Mountaineer, through the majestic landscape of Western Canada. Travel on the pioneer trail, listen to the history and legends of the West and enjoy the excellent RedLeaf service. The train crosses the Coastal Mountains into the rugged beauty of the interior and follows the rushing torrents of the Fraser and Thompson Rivers. Overnight in Kamloops. Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 4 - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER / KAMLOOPS TO BANFF
Today, relish the spectacle of snow-capped peaks, vividly-coloured lakes, glistening glaciers and alpine meadows as the train traverses the national parks of Glacier, Yoho and Banff. The majestic mountain ridges of the Canadian Rockies tower high above the meandering railroad en route to the charming resort town of Banff. Overnight in Banff. Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 5 - BANFF
This morning you are transferred to the helipad and embark on the most action packed twelve minutes of a lifetime. Get up close and personal with the world famous Three Sisters. You will want to reach out and touch them as you whisk by them before escaping into the Spray Valley where you will explore the extraordinary hues of the Spray Lakes. Your return flight takes you along the goat range before following the pristine Bow river back to Canmore. Overnight in Banff.
Day 6 - BANFF TO LAKE LOUISE
This morning depart Banff on your sightseeing transfer to Lake Louise. The tour travels along the Bow Valley Parkway to Johnston Canyon. Other places of interest along the route are the Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, the Great Divide into Yoho National Park, scenic Kicking Horse Pass, Takakkaw Falls and the magnificent Yoho Valley. Arriving in Lake Louise, you check in for your one-night stay. Overnight in Lake Louise.
Day 7 - LAKE LOUISE TO JASPER
Travel from Lake Louise to Jasper today by coach with a guide and learn all about the famous local characters that made their mark on one of the “World’s most spectacular mountain highways”. Your trip will allow opportunities for mountain wildlife viewing and visits to scenic viewpoints. At the Columbia Icefield, enjoy a 90-minute glacier adventure on a unique Ice Explorer. Continue on to Jasper where you check in for your one-night stay. Overnight in Jasper.
Day 8 - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER / JASPER TO QUESNEL
Today you are transferred to the rail station and board the Rocky Mountaineer train for your journey to Quesnel. Travel past the peak of Mount Robson then along the northern arm of the Fraser River leading through the Rocky Mountains and before arriving in the small town of Quesnel, a major pulp and paper centre along the Cariboo Highway. After transferring to your hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Quesnel. Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 9 - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER / QUESNEL TO WHISTLER
Today you depart Quesnel and travel through the deep clefts and hidden passages of the Rocky Mountains to arrive in the resort village of Whistler where you check in for your two-night stay. Overnight in Whistler. Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 10 - WHISTLER
The clear mountain air beckons you to explore this natural outdoor playground. Hike along endless trails and high alpine meadows, or just relax in the enchanting setting of the pedestrian village and enjoy the boutiques, restaurants and cafés. Overnight in Whistler.
Day 11 - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER / WHISTLER TO VANCOUVER
Today you transfer to the station and travel along the Sea-to- Sky Climb route on board the Rocky Mountaineer for your journey to Vancouver. Travelling through the mountain passes on your return trip to the coast is no less breathtaking a second time. Arriving in Vancouver, you transfer to your downtown hotel and check in for your one-night stay. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 12 - END OF TOUR
Independently transfer to Vancouver International Airport in time to check-in for your return
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:
- Accommodation as per your choice
- Daily breakfast at restaurant in the hotel
- Arrival & departure Airport transfers on private basis
- Inter-city transfers either by coach or rail as per itinerary
- Sightseeing tours on seat-in- coach basis with local English speaking driver/guide
- Entrance fees to visit attractions as per itinerary
- Cost of basic self-drive rental car with GPS for self drive package (Additional hours, fuel charges, parking charges, vehicle drop off fees, National Park fees are not a part of the package.)
- Hotel taxes
EXCLUSIONS:
- Airport improvement fee.
- Meals and attractions unless otherwise stated.
- Transfers, unless otherwise specified.
- National Park entrance fees.
- Train station transfers are not included in the package.
- No Porterage
- VISA Air Tickets & Baggage Charges
- No Domestic Airfare & Intercity Surface Transfers are included (Can provide quote as separate cost per person)
- No International Airfare is included (Can provide quote as separate cost per person)
- No Lunch & Dinner (Can provide quote as separate cost per person, per meal, per day)
- Any Costs not included/mentioned in itinerary
- Tips and/or Gratuity not included (Suggested tip of approx. USD 2.00 per person per day)
- 4.50% Govt Service Tax
NOTE:
- Common pick-up and drop-off point for sightseeing tours from central location.
- Any type of mandatory fee like a resort fee / city tax etc. has to be paid at the hotel directly; the same is not a part of the package and cannot be prepaid.
- Passenger will have to reach on their own to common pick-up point (Bus station) in Montreal for transfer to Quebec City (Bus station).
- Rates are subject to availability at the time of booking.