Imagine the gentle bouquet of a elegant chardonnay or a robust cabernet mingling with the exquisite aromas of meals prepared by our talented chefs in the luxurious comfort of the Royal Canadian Pacific. On this epicurean adventure you can expect to enjoy delicate creations that will delight even the most discriminating palate.
As you travel through British Columbia's beautiful wine region, you will enjoy fine dining, while learning about and tasting distinctive wines including the Mission Hill Estate gold medal winning chardonnay.
Your journey will begin with a reception at The Canadian Pacific Railway Pavilion in the heart of Calgary, Alberta. Once onboard the train you will see live culinary demonstrations by our chefs and informative wine pairing sessions by a wine director in the vintage carriages of the Royal Canadian Pacific. The Royal Culinary, Wine and Music Experience is the ultimate feast for the eyes, the body and the spirit in the heart of Canadian wine country.
Your 2008 Royal Culinary, Wine and Music Experience is now available.
Day One - You are chauffeured from Calgary International Airport to the landmark Fairmont Palliser Hotel and welcomed to the exclusive Gold Floor. Awaiting you is an invitation to a private reception in the adjoining Canadian Pacific Railway Pavilion. Afterwards, enjoy dinner in the Fairmont's Rimrock Dining Room. Overnight at the hotel in Calgary.
Day Two - Enjoy a leisurely, deluxe continental breakfast in the Fairmont Gold Lounge. Then board the Royal Canadian Pacific. A gourmet lunch is served as you venture into the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Experience the famous Spiral Tunnels and view the untouched wilderness of Yoho National Park. After lunch, our wine director will offer the first of the journey's presentations. As evening approaches, a tantalizing dinner is served, with a selection of ports and ice wines. Overnight on the train in Sicamous.
Day Three - A motorcoach takes you to visit the familyoperated Davison Orchards for an exclusive tour. Continue to Kelowna where you will visit Cedar Creek Estate Winery for a tasting, tour and lunch. Check in to the charming Cove Lakeside Resort for an overnight stay. Enjoy a relaxing evening exploring Kelowna or join us for dinner at Bouchons Restaurant.
Day Four - Arise to enjoy an unhurried breakfast, followed by a tour and tasting at Quails' Gate Estate Winery. Next, a short trip takes you to the award winning Mission Hill Winery. A gourmet lunch at the winery is beautifully paired with an intimate musical performance against the backdrop of Lake Okanagan. Return to your train and enjoy a specially prepared dinner. Overnight on the train in Kamloops.
Day Five - The train departs Kamloops heading west. The morning offers an informative culinary demonstration presented by our executive-class team. In the afternoon, relax and enjoy the vistas as the train travels through the beautiful Thompson Valley. Reminisce with your fellow travelers as you enjoy your final night's dinner aboard the train. The Royal Canadian Pacific arrives at Port Coquitlam, where you are chauffeured to The Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in Vancouver to check in on the exclusive Gold Floor. Overnight in one of the world's most picturesque cities.
Day Six - After a deluxe continental breakfast and checkout, a chauffeur transfers you to the Vancouver International Airport for your scheduled departure.
The Royal Culinary, Wine & Music Experience departs Calgary on the following dates:
Rates for this tour are:
- Double Occupancy: $6,900 CAD ($6,900 USD*) per person plus 6% GST
- Single Occupancy: $7,400 CAD ($7,400 USD*) per person plus 6% GST
*estimated price; USD conversion rates may vary
Please note: each Royal Culinary, Wine & Music Experience departure has a maximum capacity of 32 guests. There is a minimum age requirement of 18 years to travel on this excursion.
The price of your tour on The Culinary, Wine, & Music Experience includes:
- Private chauffeur transportation to and from The Calgary International Airport and The Fairmont Palliser Hotel
- Pre and post hotel night accommodations on the exclusive Gold Floor at The Fairmont Palliser Hotel
- Pre and post night gourmet dinners in The Rimrock Dining Room at The Fairmont Palliser Hotel
- Pre and post morning deluxe continental breakfasts on the Gold Floor Lounge
- Luxuriously appointed, en suite stateroom onboard the train (double, twin or single availability - all equipped with private shower, sink, and latrine)
- Onboard the train - daily table d'hote meals, including all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- All cooking demonstrations and food/wine pairing sessions
- Sommelier host onboard the train
- off-train Okanogan winery tours and orchard tour
- Deluxe motor coach transportation to and from the train and off-train activities
- Classical music performance onboard the train
- A non-mandatory gratuity policy
Your tour price does not include:
- Airfare
- Vacation insurance, if you want coverage for:
- injury
- illness
- loss of effects on tour
- holiday cancellation
- loss of luggage
- Articles which may be purchased for private use, including gift shop purchases
- All hotel incidental charges including alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages, mini-bar, and other hotel services purchased for private use
- Goods & Services Tax (GST)
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