Holiday Overview
An exceptional itinerary with a visit to Toronto and the magnificent Niagara Falls – truly an unforgettable holiday experience. Traverse to the Canadian Rocky Mountains, enjoy a 3-night stay in Banff and take a trip along the incredibly scenic Icefields Parkway. Your Icefields Parkway adventure will see you visit Lake Louise, Athabasca Falls and the Athabasca Glacier where you will head off on an Ice Explorer ride out on to the glacier. If this isn't enough take in the breath-taking landscape with a walk on the Glacier Skywalk. Leave Banff for a 2 day trip onboard the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service. Spend time exploring the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver before boarding a stunning Alaska cruise onboard Holland America Line.
This itinerary is available in reverse from Vancouver to Toronto.
The Rockies, Alaska & Toronto includes:
- Columbia Icefields Tour
- Ice Explorer ride & Glacier Skywalk
- 2 days on-board Rocky Mountaineer - GoldLeaf Service
- 10 nights superior hotel accommodation
- 7 nights Holland America Line Alaska Cruise (full board)
- Internal flight from Toronto to Calgary
- Niagara Falls Tour (full day)
- All Transfers - excluding Toronto
Day 1 - Fly Toronto to UK
Fly to Toronto. Make your own way by the UP Express train from Toronto Airport to downtown Toronto. The train runs every 15 minutes and only takes 25 minutes to reach downtown. Depending on the location of your hotel you may get off at Bloor or Union Station.
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Courtyard by Marriott Toronto
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Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
Day 2 - Toronto Sightseeing
There is so much to see and do in this fantastic city. We recommend a trip up the CN Tower, a short ferry ride over to Toronto/Centreville Island, visit the historic Distillery district and take a walk along the boardwalk and stop off at Sugar Beach.
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Courtyard by Marriott Toronto
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Chelsea Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
Day 3 - Full day excursion to Niagara Falls
Duration: 10.5 hours
Travel on our air-conditioned motor coach for a breathtaking, full-day tour through the orchard-laden Niagara Peninsula to Niagara Falls, one of the great wonders of the world.
Tour includes: - Free time in Niagara Falls - 3-course lunch overlooking Niagara Falls - Hornblower Cruise or Journey Behind the Falls* - Winery tour including a wine tasting (19 years and older)
*Hornblower Cruise operates May through October, weather permitting. Journey Behind the Falls will be substituted from October to May.
Note: The itinerary may vary in the winter months depending on opening hours of wineries and attractions, and the lunch will either be buffet style or a plated 3-course menu. Note: Children will be provided with non-alcoholic beverages as a substitute.
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Courtyard by Marriott Toronto
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Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
Day 4 - Fly Toronto to Calgary, transfer to Banff
On arrival at Calgary, transfer to Banff hotel. Spend the rest of your afternoon/evening at leisure.
Transfer included
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Mount Royal Hotel Banff
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Elk+ Avenue Hotel
The Fairmont Banff Springs
Day 5 - Explore Banff
Today you have a day at leisure to explore Banff, in the heart of the Rockies there is so much to see and do. Why not take ride on the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain, visit the Banff Hot Springs or go on a Discover Banff and it's wildlife excursion.
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Mount Royal Hotel Banff
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Elk+ Avenue Hotel
The Fairmont Banff Springs
Day 6 - Icefield Parkway Tour
uration: 10 hours 45 minutes
Experience the power of glaciers up-close on this exciting tour that highlights the most unique attraction in the Canadian Rockies; the Columbia Icefield Adventure. Travel on a massive Ice Explorer onto an ancient glacier and step out onto ice that is deep enough to bury the Eiffel Tower. Stand in the sky at the Glacier Skywalk, a curved glass walkway that stretches 30 metres from the sheer face of a cliff and hangs mid-air. This tour is filled with exciting experiences, spectacular sights, intriguing stories and the best photo opportunities.
Highlights: - Lake Louise - Icefields Parkway - Crowfoot Glacier - Bow Lake - Columbia Icefield - Ice Explorer (admission included) - Glacier Skywalk (admission included) - Hot buffet lunch at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre - Dedicated on-board host - Light snacks & refreshments
Note: - Stops listed in the itinerary may be substituted based on the driver's discretion. Some stops may be unavailable due to seasonality, weather conditions or traffic delays.
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Mount Royal Hotel Banff
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Elk+ Avenue Hotel
The Fairmont Banff Springs
Day 7 - Rocky Mountaineer Banff to Kamloops - GoldLeaf Service
All aboard - join the Rocky Mountaineer for the first day of your 2 day journey through the Rockies:
Travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain town of Banff to Kamloops, in the heart of the BC Interior. Enjoy the spectacular array of scenery as you travel between the glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the Interior. Today’s highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass, and Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. Overnight in Kamloops.
(Breakfast, Lunch and complimentary beverages are included)
Day 8 - Rocky Mountaineer Kamloops to Vancouver - GoldLeaf Service
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, Lunch, Snacks & Beverages included on-board the train)
Your journey continues towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. 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 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. Today's rail journey ends on arrival in Vancouver.
(Breakfast, Lunch and complimentary beverages are included)
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Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
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Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 9 - Board your Alaska Cruise
Transfer from your hotel to Canada Place Vancouver for your 7-night Alaska cruise with Holland America Line (Koningsdam or Volendam).
Day 10 - Cruise the Inside Passage
Today cruise one of the most scenic sea-lanes in the world - the Inside Passage - where ships can sail close to steep mountain walls, giving magnificent views of the unbelievable scenery from forests to evocative towns.
Day 11 - Juneau
Juneau delights with an abundance of water, forests and mountains. Situated between the Coast Mountains and the Gastineau Channel, Juneau offers a lot of variety, with the immense Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefields at its back door and the Tongass National Forest stretching out to the northeast. Juneau offers a variety of activities from shopping downtown to dogsledging, hiking, whale-watching and so much more
Day 12 - Skagway
Skagway was the gateway to the Klondike gold rush in 1898 and the glory days still resound through the town. Stroll through Skagway and browse the restored buildings and wooden boardwalks at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park or take a ride on the White Pass & Yukon narrow-guage railway and finish up in the Red Onion Saloon!
Day 13 - Glacier Bay
Glacier Bay National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that protects a unique ecosystem of plants and animals living in concert with an ever-changing glacial landscape. It has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than any place else in the world. Watch as monumental chunks of ice split off a glacier and thunder into the sea - the impact sending water hundreds of feet into the air. Hold your breath, catch the moment on film. Then wait for it all to happen again. As it always does….
Day 14 - Ketchikan
With shops and houses built out over the water, Ketchikan clings to the shoreline of the Tongass Narrows. The stairways are weathered and the vibe is cheerful in the town that calls itself the Salmon Capital of the World. Besides the main attractions – Creek Street, the Tongass Historical Museum, Totem Bight State Park and Saxman Village – try a flight sightseeing trip to Misty Fjords National Monument. These deepwater fjords were gouged out by retreating glaciers, leaving granite cliffs towering thousands of feet above the sea and countless waterfalls plunging into placid waters.
Day 15 - Cruise the Inside Passage
Cruise back along the Inside Passage and take in the breath-taking wilderness coastline, with snow capped mountain peaks, glaciers, and rain forests. You may see whales, eagles, sea lions, sea otters, and mountain sheep
Day 16 - Vancouver
Disembark this morning in Vancouver and transfer to your chosen hotel.
Transfer included
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Coast Coal Hotel Vancouver
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Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 17 - Vancouver
Day at leisure in Vancouver, take in any sights you may of missed yesterday with your Hop on Hop off sightseeing pass. Alternatively ask one of our Canada Experts for details of some optional tours, popular options are the full day tour to Victoria or Whistler.
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Coast Coal Hotel Vancouver
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Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 18 - Fly Vancouver to UK
Transfer from your hotel to Vancouver Airport for your overnight flight to the UK. Transfer included
Courtyard by Marriott Toronto
Experience the largest full-service Courtyard by Marriott in the world, Courtyard Toronto Downtown.
Eaton Chelsea Hotel
Centrally located within walking distance to Eaton Centre shopping, Queen’s Park, and Toronto’s thriving theatre scene, with its famous Elgin Theatre, Eaton Chelsea, Canada’s largest hotel, offers travellers efficient and comfortable accommodation in the heart of the city.
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
A warm welcome and spacious, modern design await you in the heart of Toronto’s historic Yorkville quarter. Enjoy authentic French cuisine paired with one of the 350 wine labels at Café Boulud; slow down in the serenity of the yoga studio; or, step out and explore the vibrant character of Toronto’s most glamorous shopping and restaurant district.
The lively restaurant’s soulful menu is deeply rooted in French tradition, featuring selections inspired by Chef Daniel’s grandmother’s kitchen in Lyon
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
Centrally located within walking distance to Eaton Centre shopping, Queen’s Park, and Toronto’s thriving theatre scene, with its famous Elgin Theatre, Eaton Chelsea, Canada’s largest hotel, offers travellers efficient and comfortable accommodation in the heart of the city.
Mount Royal Hotel Banff
A mountain lifestyle hotel in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. A magical retreat any season.
In the heart of the Canadian Rockies a very special place exists……the Mount Royal Hotel. Set amongst the majestic mountains in a protected landscape of Banff National Park lies the world-class resort town of Banff. In the centre of this breathtaking experience, the Mount Royal Hotel's heritage and charming accommodations will create a long lasting memory for you. Banff's ONLY downtown location with door to door ski resort shuttle service.
Elk+ Avenue
Just a few steps from the quaint streets and ample restaurants, shopping and nightlife of downtown Banff, Elk + Avenue Hotel brings an upscale twist to the classic mountain escape.
The Fairmont Banff Springs
The Fairmont Banff Springs hotel in Alberta, Canada is one of the world's leading luxury hotels set in its own extensive grounds. This resort, built in 1888, is styled after a Scottish Baronial castle and is a National Historic Site. Located in Banff National Park, the Banff Springs hotel boasts stunning views, exceptional regional cuisine and impeccable service offering an unforgettable retreat.
Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Few hotels can rival the elegance, European charm and hospitality of The Sutton Place Hotel. One of Vancouver’s most beautiful boutique hotels, situated in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The spectacular setting allows guests to experience exceptional service and all the needed amenities within the cosmopolitan ambience of the city set against a majestic backdrop of mountains and sea.
Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel, Vancouver
Located in the heart of Vancouver, this family-friendly hotel is a favourite for sports fans & theatre goers. The hotel is just two blocks from BC Place Stadium, home of the BC Lions, and just three blocks from Rogers Arena, home of the Vancouver Canucks. The hotel is also close to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver Centre for the Performing Arts, Vancouver Playhouse, and Orpheum Theatre.
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Vancouver
The Fairmont Waterfront luxury hotel showcases the best of Vancouver. Conveniently located, the hotel connects by covered walkway to the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, the cruise ship terminal at Canada Place, and the Sky train. Situated on scenic Burrard Inlet, it has a central to sightseeing and shopping in Vancouver.
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Alternative My Canada Trips Holidays That May Interest You
Below you will find a small selection of 2022, 2023 My Canada Trips holidays that may interest you. Remember, we tailor-make each holiday to your exact needs, so please call us on 0800 021 7732 and let one of our Canada Holiday experts design the perfect trip for you
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Alaska Cruises
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- Victoria
- Tofino
- Campbell River
- Whistler
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Canada Escorted Tours 2022-2023
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- Sun Peaks
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- Juneau
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Canada Rail Holidays
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- 13 Nights
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- Kamloops
- Vancouver
- Vancouver Port
- Inside Passage
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- Juneau
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- Whittier
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Canada & Alaska Cruises
Canadian Rockies & Alaskan Explorer
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- Icy Strait Point
- Hubbard Glacier
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Bears, Whales & Glaciers
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- Tofino
- Alaska Cruise
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