Canada's West & East Tour

Day 1 - Fly UK to Calgary

Fly from your preferred UK airport to Calgary. On arrival, transfer (included) to your Banff Hotel - The Banff Caribou Lodge - for a 3 night stay

Day 2 - Banff

Day at leisure to enjoy Banff. Take advantage of some of the tours & excursions available including:

• Explore Banff including Gondola Ride • Explore Lake Louise • Discover the Grizzly Bears

or just chill out and take time out at the wonderful Banff Hot Springs!

Day 3 - Banff

Day at leisure to enjoy Banff

Day 4 - Banff to Jasper including Ice Explorer Ride

Discover Canada’s most scenic mountain roadway; The Icefields Parkway. This is the route to over one hundred visible glaciers, turquoise lakes, and rushing waterfalls. Venture onto the surface of the Athabasca Glacier in a specially designed Ice Explorer for a spectacular Ice Age adventure. Experience Jasper National Park’s newest attraction, the Glacier Skywalk. Step out onto a glass-floored observation platform extending 30 metres out over the Sunwapta Valley for an unobstructed view of the surrounding glaciers.

Highlights: Lake Louise, Icefields Parkway, Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Columbia Icefield, Athabasca Falls, Glacier Adventure and Skywalk admission and hot buffet lunch at Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre.

Glacier Skywalk admission weather dependent.

Day 5 - Jasper

Day at leisure in Jasper. Ask about tours and excursions available, including:

• Wildlife Discovery Tour • Jasper Tramway Shuttle & Ride • Maligne Lake Cruise

Day 6 - Jasper to Kamloops - Rocky Mountaineer

All aboard! Today you join The Rocky Mountaineer for a classic rail journey through the Rockies!

Travel on-board the Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper in the Canadian Rockies to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. As you journey west and south you will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo mountains. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet), Pyramid Falls, the climb over Yellowhead Pass and the journey along the North Thompson River as you approach Kamloops.

Overnight in Kamloops. Breakfast and Lunch included.

Day 7 - Kamloops to Vancouver - Rocky Mountaineer

Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today’s journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening.

Breakfast and Lunch included

Transfer from rail station to Vancouver hotel by car included

Day 8 - Vancouver

Time at leisure in Vancouver.

Take the hop on/off city tour nand explore at your own pace. Visit Gastown and Chinatown, stop off at Granville Island for a spot of lunch, take a walk round the magnificent Stanley Park......

Day 9 - Victoria & Butchart Gardens

View the spectacular British Columbia coastline by land and ship, followed by a stop at Butchart Gardens en route to the British inspired city of Victoria. Board a BC Ferries vessel at Tsawwassen terminal for a 90-minute sail through the serene beauty of the Gulf Islands. Marine wildlife sightings from the outdoor ship decks are common, especially eagles, sea lions and whales. Arrive on Vancouver Island and continue to the Butchart Gardens. The city of Victoria boasts many impressive architectural wonders, including the iconic Parliament Buildings and the Fairmont Empress Hotel. Visit the unique shops and cafes of Government Street and Chinatown. Stroll along the Inner Harbour for prime ocean views, and enjoy some free time to take in the city. Return on the bus to Vancouver by ferry to conclude this diverse tour.

Highlights:

- A 90 minute cruise through the spectacular Gulf Islands

- The world famous Butchart Gardens

- Victoria’s Inner Harbour

- Empress Hotel and Legislative Buildings

- Chinatown, Downtown

Day 10 - Fly Vancouver to Toronto

Check out of your Vancouver hotel and transfer to Vancouver airport for your flight to Toronto.

On arrival, transfer to your Toronto hotel for a 3 night stay (transfer not included) 

Day 11 - Toronto

Day at leisure in Toronto

Take time out to visit the CN Tower (admission included) or take the full day trip to Niagara Falls! 

Day 12 - Toronto

Day at leisure in Toronto

Take time out to visit the CN Tower (admission included) or take the full day trip to Niagara Falls! 

Day 13 - Fly Toronto to UK

Check out of your hotel and make your way to Toronto Airport.(Transfer not included)