Day 1
Fly to Toronto
Arrive into Toronto International Airport and transfer independently to your downtown hotel for an overnight stay.
Standard Hotel: Bond Place
Deluxe Hotel: Fairmont Royal York
Day 2
Toronto - VIA Rail Canadian
You have the day to explore the fascinating city of Toronto. Take the glass fronted elevator to the top of CN Tower to admire views of the city and Lake Ontario. Sports fans should visit the Hockey Hall of Fame. Or you might want to stock up on your winter wardrobe and there’s no better place than Toronto, with its shops and malls connected by miles of underground tunnels.
This evening you will board the VIA rail train for your trans-Canadian adventure. NB: there is no evening meal on the first night, so do have dinner before you join the train.
Overnight VIA Rail - Standard: Upper / Lower Berth
Overnight VIA Rail - Deluxe: Cabin
Days 3 & 4
VIA Rail to Jasper
Continue your rail journey across Canada, through rugged Northern Ontario towards Winnipeg and the Great Central Plains. Relax in the comfort of your VIA rail train, as you speed cross country, enjoying the dining service, movie showings, lounge and games area. You can admire the winter landscape in the viewing cars with their domed glass ceiling. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Overnight VIA Rail - Standard: Upper / Lower Berth
Overnight VIA Rail - Deluxe: Cabin
Day 5
VIA Rail to Jasper
You will see the countryside change from the expanse of flat prairies into rolling hills and then finally the towering peaks of the Rockies. Relax over breakfast and lunch on board until you arrive in the delightful alpine town of Jasper, where you will transfer independently to your hotel. Enjoy an evening of leisure to explore Jasper, a captivating place year-round but particularly in the snowy winter. Breakfast & lunch included
Standard Hotel: Chateau Jasper
Deluxe Hotel: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Day 6
Jasper
This morning you will experience a magical sightseeing excursion – the Jasper Wildlife Discovery Tour, through the national park where you have the opportunity to spot moose, elk and other wildlife. The remainder of your day is free to enjoy other activities around and about Jasper.
Standard Hotel: Chateau Jasper
Deluxe Hotel: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Day 7
Jasper
Enjoy a free day in Jasper, to take advantage of the myriad wintertime activities, including walking trails, dogsledding or snowshoe tours or take the trip up Jaspers SkyTram to view the stunning mountain panorama. After enjoying the sparking mountain air, retreat to one of the many bars and restaurants for a cosy meal.
Standard Hotel: Chateau Jasper
Deluxe Hotel: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Day 8
VIA Rail to Vancouver
Enjoy a final free morning in Jasper before boarding the VIA Rail overnight train bound for the Pacific Coast and the city of Vancouver. En route you will be able to admire the stunning Monashee and Cariboo mountain ranges. Dinner included.
Overnight VIA Rail - Standard: Upper / Lower Berth
Overnight VIA Rail - Deluxe: Cabin
Day 9
Arrival in Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver mid-morning and transfer independently to your hotel. Explore this wonderful city at your own pace, taking in historic Gastown, Robson Street shopping and the Stanley Park trails Breakfast included.
Standard Hotel: Georgian Court
Deluxe Hotel: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Day 10
Vancouver – Flight home
The final day of the tour, when you can complete some last minute sightseeing or shopping then make your way to the airport. Or you can extend your holiday to enjoy a few more days in the vibrant city of Vancouver, or add an extension to Victoria – the beautiful “Garden City” of British Colombia, just an hour & a half ferry ride away from Vancouver
