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Canada is all about the great outdoors – mountainous landscapes, national parks, wildlife and oceans. Canada is home to some breath-taking sights, Niagara Falls, the Rock Mountains, picturesque lakes and endless forests. Combined with vibrant modern cities, Canada, the world’s second largest country, can offer a truly wonderful holiday experience.
Rocky Mountaineer®
“Experience the Most Spectacular Train Trip in the World” aboard the Rocky Mountaineer® Railroad. The two day rail journey recaptures the romance of rail travel as it follows the historic train route constructed over 100 years ago through Canada’s West and the Canadian Rockies. The train journey takes place during daylight hours so you can enjoy every minute of the breath-taking scenery and majestic mountain ranges.
Kicking Horse & Yellowhead Routes – Choose to travel eastbound or westbound between Vancouver, and Jasper or Banff and Calgary for this two day journey. Guests overnight in hotel accommodation in Kamloops, British Columbia.
Whistler & Coastal Mountains – the Fraser Discovery Route is a two day journey through Canada’s West, from Whistler in the heart of British Columbia’s Coast Mountains, through the canyons, lush forests and ranchlands of the Interior to the mountain town of Jasper. Guests overnight in hotel accommodation in Quesnel, British Columbia.
Goldleaf Service – this luxury service offers you travel aboard an air-conditioned, full length Dome Coach, dining in elegant surroundings and taking in the mountain breeze from a large observation platform. Includes complimentary snacks and beverages, dinner at your overnight hotel, transfers between stations and overnight hotels, gourmet breakfasts and lunches, service of Goldleaf Onboard attendants and a commemorative Goldleaf pin.
The Rocky Mountaineer® can be included in most itineraries to Canada & Alaska – ask our tailor-made department for details.
British Columbia
Bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Rocky Mountains to the east, this is one of Canada’s most diverse regions. The main cities are Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler.
Vancouver – take a city tour to see the sights, 1000 acre Stanley Park, West Coast Nature Indian Totem Poles, Prospect Point and English Bay Beaches, Chinatown and historic Gastown, Queen Elizabeth Park and Sunken Gardens, the City Centre and the Financial District.
Recommended hotels: Fairmont Waterfront, Westin Bayshore Resort Marina Four Seasons Vancouver
Victoria – a whale watching trip is a must here ! Take a trip in comfort aboard The Orca Spirit with outside and inside seating, complimentary hot drinks and use of binoculars, or for a taste of adventure and an up close experience take the Zodiac, speeding up to 35knots with the potential for getting wet.
Recommended hotels: The Fairmont Empress & Laurel Point
Whistler – learn to ride a snowmobile, let a team of Alaskan huskies take you on a winter journey through the spectacular Soo Valley Wildlife Reserve or experience an incredible journey on a series of cables and suspension bridges to explore the Fitzsimmons Creek.
Recommended hotels: Pan Pacific, Fairmont Chateau Whistler & Four Seasons Whistler
Canadian Rockies
Snow-capped mountains, beautiful turquoise lakes, spectacular glaciers, dense forests with abundant wildlife – the Canadian Rockies offer you a scenic experience like no other.
Enjoy your stay in Banff, at the Fairmont Banff Springs or The Rimrock Resort Hotel, or Lake Louise and enjoy the world famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, on the shores of the lake, or Jasper at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and enjoy a day white water rafting or in Calgary at the The Fairmont Palliser or Westin Calgary – the Calgary Stampede in July is the largest outdoor rodeo in the world.
Toronto & Niagara Falls
Take a city tour of Toronto and enjoy the sights of Canada’s largest city. Visit the Eaton Centre, the CN Tower and the Old and New City Halls.
Recommended hotels: Four Seasons Toronto, Westin Harbour Castle & The Fairmont Royal York
Visit Table Rock and take a ride on the world famous Maid of the Mist, cruise to the base of the American Falls and then onto the basin of the magnificent Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Passengers are given disposable raincoats upon boarding!
For something very special, take to the skies and experience the thrill of a helicopter ride over the Niagara River, Whirlpool Rapids, Rainbow Bridge and Horseshoe Falls.
Recommended hotels: Sheraton Fallsview & the Hilton
Montreal
There are over 200 points of interest in Montreal, which can be explored by tram, a visit to Montreal’s Botanical Gardens, the second largest botanical gardens in the world is a must, and you can take a thrilling cable ride to the top of the Olympic Tower.
Recommended hotels: The Ritz Carlton Montreal, Le Centre Sheraton Delta Cntre-Ville.
Fact File
Capital: Ottawa
Time difference: East Coast GMT – 5 hours, West Coast GMT – 8 hours
Flight times: To Toronto 8 hours, to Vancouver 10 hours
Currency: Canadian Dollar
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