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The Canadian from Vancouver
9 Days/8 Nights
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See Canada the same way that passengers have been seeing it for over a hundred years; by train! VIA Rail's "Canadian" allows you to experience the prairies, mountains, and wilderness areas from the comfort of your rail car with fine dining and onboard facilities. This vacation is designed for anyone who loves to travel by train and wants to experience Canada in the 'perfect' way.
VACATION FEATURES:
Accommodations
- 4 nights hotel accommodation
- 4 nights aboard VIA Rail
Meals
- 4 Breakfasts
- 3 Lunches
- 3 Dinners
Sightseeing Excursions and Tours
- Discover Jasper Tour
Transfers
- Taxi transfer in Vancouver
- VIA Rail from Vancouver to Jasper
- Transfer from the Jasper Train Station to your Jasper hotel
- Transfer from your Jasper hotel to the Jasper Train Station
- VIA Rail from Jasper to Toronto
Documentation
- Brewster Sightseeing Excursion discount coupon
- Jasper Museum discount coupon
- Itinerary, brochures, maps and vouchers
- National Park entrance fees
- Hotel luggage handling
ITINERARY:
DAY 1 - Arriving Vancouver
Upon arrival at the Vancouver International Airport, transfer independently, by scheduled airporter service, limousine or taxi to downtown Vancouver.
DAY 2 - VIA Rail's 'Canadian' from Vancouver to Jasper
Today is free to explore Vancouver. This evening board VIA Rail’s “Canadian” for your journey to Jasper (taxi transfer to rail station included). This experience with its award-winning service is luxury on rails. Points of interest will include Hell’s Gate (gorge), Suicide Rapids in the North Thompson Canyon, and the Cisco Tunnels above the Fraser River. Please note that dinner is not included onboard the train this evening.
DAY 3 - Arriving in Jasper
Today you will travel between the Monashee and Cariboo mountain ranges before ending your train journey in the resort town of Jasper. Breakfast and lunch is included onboard the train today. Upon arrival at the Jasper train station, a taxi will transfer you to your hotel (transfer included).
DAY 4 - Exploring Jasper
Experience Jasper National Park through the travels of the early explorers and view the unspoiled grandeur! This morning excursion will begin along the mighty Athabasca Canadian Heritage River, learning about David Thompson and the valley ecosystem. Travel above Maligne Canyon, with its narrow gorge and limestone walls created by 10,000 years of water flow. Visit a place of mystery and Indian legend en-route to Medicine Lake, where sometimes it actually disappears! On the adventure to Maligne Lake, the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies and one of the most photographed sites in the world, you are sure to see a variety of mountain wildlife.
DAY 5, 6 & 7 - VIA Rail's 'Canadian' from Jasper to Toronto
Late this morning, transfer to the Jasper train station (transfer included) to board VIA Rail’s “Canadian”. This afternoon, depart the peaceful mountain town of Jasper on your westbound odyssey across the great Canadian plains and beyond. Your destination is Toronto, the economic center of Canada. Lunch and dinner are included this evening onboard the train. For the next two days, continue traveling across the Great Central Plains of Canada, through Winnipeg to the rugged forest and lake country to northern Ontario. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included onboard the train each day.
DAY 8 - Arriving in Toronto
Another leisurely morning onboard the “Canadian”. Breakfast is once again included onboard the train today. Upon arrival at Toronto’s Union Station this morning transfer to your selected hotel (transfer not included).
DAY 9 - Departing Toronto
Your day is at leisure until your transfer to Toronto’s Lester B. Pearson International Airport for your ongoing or homeward flight (transfer not included). Transfers are available by scheduled motorcoach, limousine or taxi.
*** This vacation is also available from Toronto ***
Pricing Per Person
August 28 - October 2, 2010 Thursdays & Saturdays
Moderate
$3776
$3213
$3062
Deluxe
$5074
$4233
$4067
$3943
October 7 - October 14, 2010 Thursdays & Saturdays
Moderate
$3581
$3129
$3015
Deluxe
$4587
$3996
$3914
$3832
Prices are per person listed in Canadian/US dollars. Subject to applicable taxes. Vacations Canada packages are entirely customizable - contact us for availability and to personalize your vacation in Canada.
Call us today at 1 800 347-0645 to book YOUR customized train vacation!
