Trans Canada Train Trip Adventure Halifax to Vancouver

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1 Trans Canada Train Trip Adventure Halifax to Vancouver Trans-Canada Itinerary 16 Days / 15 Nights Halifax to Vancouver Priced at USD $7,964 per person Prices are per person and include all taxes. Child age 10 yrs & under INTRODUCTION One of the greatest rail adventures in Canada is our Trans Canada Train Trips from the Atlantic Coastal City of Halifax to the Pacific Ocean City of Vancouver. Experience four trains: Rocky Mountaineer in the Canadian Rockies and VIA Rail's iconic Canadian, Corridor and Ocean trains. Visit Toronto, Niagara Falls and the Rockies while traveling through Atlantic Canada aboard VIA Rail, then ride across to the Western Provinces to see Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff and Vancouver with Rocky Mountaineer. Itinerary at a Glance DAY 1 Halifax Arrival DAY 2 Halifax Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions Option 1. Coastal Cruise Lighthouses & Lobster Traps Option 2. Peggy's Cove Tour Option 3. Lunenburg & Mahone Bay Tour Option 4. Halifax Hop-On Hop-Off Tour DAY 3 Halifax to Montreal VIA Rail DAY 4 Arrive Montreal VIA Rail Montreal Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Option 1. Montreal Half Day Sightseeing Tour Page 1 of 7

2 Option 2 Walking Tour of Old Montreal Option 3 Beyond the Market Food Walking Tour DAY 5 Montreal Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Tour DAY 6 Montreal to Toronto VIA Rail DAY 7 Toronto Niagara Falls & Niagara on the Lake DAY 8-10 Toronto to Jasper VIA Rail DAY 11 Arrive Jasper VIA Rail Evening Discover Jasper & its Wildlife Tour DAY 12 Jasper to Lake Louse Sightseeing with picnic lunch Ice Explorer Ride onto the Athabasca Glacier + Glacier Skywalk DAY 13 Lake Louise to Banff Coach DAY 14 Banff Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Option 1. Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Banff Gondola Option 2. Discover the Grizzly Bears Lakes & Waterfalls Option 3. Cowboy Horseback Cookout BBQ Lunch or Dinner DAY Banff / Kamloops / Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer MAP DETAILED ITINERARY Day 1 Halifax Arrival On arrival into Halifax transfer (own cost) to your hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring on your own. Page 2 of 7

3 Day 2 Halifax Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursions Option 1. Coastal Cruise Lighthouses & Lobster Traps For generations upon generations in Nova Scotia, Lobstering has been part of our lives, and we are home to some of the oldest still functioning lighthouses in North America - each with their own unique story. The crew will pull a live lobster trap, showing you how today s equipment is used, and be explaining what was caught. Option 2. Peggy's Cove Tour Peggy s Cove has been an artist and explorers paradise for well over 150 years. This picture postcard village, on the rugged Atlantic shoreline, stands on solid rock above the crashing surf. The lighthouse is the most photographed lighthouse in the world. Option 3. Lunenburg & Mahone Bay Tour Explore the South Shore filled with a history of fishing, boat building, the pirate of Oak Island and the rum running along this craggy coastline. Option 4. Halifax Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Showcasing the very best this diverse and cosmopolitan city has to offer. Titanic Cemetery Citadel Alexander Keith's Brewery Maritime Museum of the Atlantic Museum of Natural History Hydrostone District Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Day 3 Halifax to Montreal VIA Rail This morning depart onboard VIA Rail bound for Montreal. Enjoy the landscapes of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick as you travel overnight to Montreal, Quebec. Overnight on VIA Rail. (lunch and dinner is included) Day 4 Arrive Montreal VIA Rail Montreal Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Mid Morning arrival into Montreal, then you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursions Option 1. Montreal Half Day Sightseeing Tour Enjoy a fully guided driving tour to all the "must see" areas of Montréal such as Mont Royal, Old Montréal, and the city's picturesque riverfront. Highlights of the tour include a visit to the Notre-Dame Basilica, taking in the 360 degree views from the Observatoire Place Ville Marie, and a scenic river cruise along the beautiful St. Lawrence River. Option 2 Walking Tour of Old Montreal Explore the winding cobblestone streets of Old Montréal on a guided walking tour. Travel back in time to Fort Ville-Marie in 1642, to today s modern city and find out more about all the eras that shaped Montréal Option 3 Beyond the Market Food Walking Tour The city s best food tour takes you to at least 6 of your local guide s favourite eateries and watering holes. From artisanal charcuteries to thirst quenching craft beers, discover the surrounding areas of Jean Talon, our largest food market on our walking tour! Day 5 Montreal Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Tour Today embark on a full day sightseeing tour from Montreal to Quebec City, at the heart of French Canada. Nowhere else in North America is the appearance and atmosphere of an old-world city so complete. Quebec City looks and feels very European; perhaps that is why the entire old section of the town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Today qualified guides will help you discover the enchanting sights which are part of Quebec City s history. The tour includes a photo stop at Montmorency Falls -higher than Niagara Falls! Return this evening to Montreal. Day 6 Montreal to Toronto VIA Rail Today you ll ride in business class along Canada s famed Corridor into Toronto. Located on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, Canada s largest city abounds with closely quartered attractions including the CN Tower, The Hockey Hall of Fame, Fort York, Little Italy and Toronto Island. Day 7 Toronto Niagara Falls & Niagara on the Lake Travel by air-conditioned motorcoach 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: Hornblower Niagara Falls Cruise or Journey Behind the Falls, lunch overlooking Niagara Falls, free time in Niagara Falls and a winery tour including a wine tasting. Day 8-10 Toronto to Jasper VIA Rail This morning, check in at Toronto s Union Station and board VIA Rail s Canadian for the famous train journey across the prairies to the Canadian Rockies. Step back in time to the days of classic rail travel, riding in the original stainless steel streamliner railcars made famous by the Canadian in the 1950s. (brunch & dinner included today onboard) (all meals included from brunch day 10 to dinner on day 12) Day 11 Arrive Jasper VIA Rail Step off the "Canadian" train and take a deep breath you re here in the Canadian Rockies and the crisp mountain air is invigorating. After an orientation of this scenic mountain town we will take you to your hotel, then this evening it time to explore. Evening Discover Jasper & its Wildlife Tour Admire diverse animal life in the Canadian wilderness on this evening wildlife tour. Delve into Jasper National Park with your guide. Travel through the mighty Athabasca Valley and marvel at the park s beautiful landscapes by twilight Page 3 of 7

4 Day 12 Jasper to Lake Louse Sightseeing with picnic lunch Your sightseeing tour today will encompass the ultimate glacier exploration as you travel along the spectacular Icefields Parkway. From walking on ancient ice at the Glacier Adventure (included), to standing on a glass platform almost one thousand feet in the air at the Glacier Skywalk (included), today s experiences will leave you with a special appreciation for this treasured region of the Rockies. (picnic lunch included today) Day 13 Lake Louise to Banff Coach Depart Lake Louise mid-morning for a short drive via the scenic Bow Valley to Banff, arriving midday. Day 14 Banff Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursions Option 1. Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Banff Gondola Explore the natural wonders near the town of Banff on this half-day, small-group tour. Admire the unparalleled beauty of natural sights including Bow Falls, the surreal Hoodoos rock formation, and beautiful Lake Minnewanka, among others. Then Maximize your views of Banff National Park with minimal exertion during this round-trip gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Option 2. Discover the Grizzly Bears Lakes & Waterfalls Pursue the elusive Canadian Grizzly Bear on this 10-hour excursion through Banff and Yoho National Parks, perfect for animal- and nature lovers alike. Head out for a gondola ride up to 7,700 feet for a mountaintop lunch at Canada s highest restaurant, and then take a chairlift ride up to the world s largest enclosed and protected grizzly bear habitat to see Boo the resident bear rescued as a cub. Option 3. Cowboy Horseback Cookout BBQ Lunch or Dinner Saddle up for a ride along the Bow River in Banff and a Western style cookout. Choose from riding on horseback or in a covered wagon through the beautiful Rocky Mountain terrain Day Banff / Kamloops / Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer Board the Rocky Mountaineer for the famous all-daylight rail journey through the Canadian Rockies. This trip offers breathtaking vistas and informative commentary along the way. Breakfast & lunch are served on board and hotel accommodation is provided mid-point in Kamloops. Your journey through history and across Canada concludes with your arrival at the Vancouver train station INCLUDED Package Includes: VIA Rail accommodation for 1 night between Halifax & Montreal VIA Rail accommodation for 3 nights between Toronto & Jasper Rocky Mountaineer Train between Banff and Vancouver 1 night accommodation in Kamloops provided by Rocky Mountaineer 2 nights accommodation in Halifax 2 nights accommodation in Montreal 2 nights accommodation in Toronto 1 night accommodation in Jasper 1 night accommodation in Lake Louise 2 nights accommodation in Banff Halifax Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions Coastal Cruise Lighthouses & Lobster Traps Page 4 of 7

5 Peggy's Cove Tour Lunenburg & Mahone Bay Tour Halifax Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Montreal Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Montreal Half Day Sightseeing Tour Walking Tour of Old Montreal Beyond the Market Food Walking Tour (operates Thu - Mon) Quebec City & Montmorency Falls tour Business class rail travel Montreal to Toronto (lunch included) Niagara Falls & Niagara on the Lake Tour with lunch Meet & Greet Jasper with Orientation of Town Evening Discover Jasper & its Wildlife Full day tour between Jasper & Lake Louise with picnic lunch Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier Glacier Skywalk Scheduled coach transfer from Lake Louise to Banff Banff Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Banff Gondola Discover Grizzly Bears, Lakes & Waterfalls Cowboy Horseback Cookout BBQ Lunch or Dinner Taxi transfers in Banff to Rail Station Meals as per Itinerary National Park fees Hotel & Rail Information Moderate Grade Halifax Lord Nelson Hotel Classic Room Montreal to Halifax - VIA Rail Sleeper Plus Private Bedroom Montreal Delta Montreal Guest Room Toronto Chelsea Hotel Chelsea Room Toronto to Jasper - VIA Rail Upper/Lower Semi Private Bedroom Jasper - Moderate Hotel Standard Room Lake Louise - Lake Louise Inn Deluxe Queen Room Banff - Elk+Avenue Hotel Standard Room Rocky Mountaineer & Kamloops Hotel SilverLeaf Service Hotel & Rail Information Superior Grade Halifax Lord Nelson Hotel Classic Room Montreal to Halifax - VIA Rail Sleeper Plus Private Bedroom Montreal - Le Saint-Sulpice Superior Suite Toronto Hilton Toronto Hilton Room Toronto to Jasper - VIA Rail Cabin Jasper - Sawridge Inn Outside Room with Balcony Lake Louise - Lake Louise Inn Deluxe Queen Room Banff - Banff Caribou Lodge Superior Room Page 5 of 7

6 Rocky Mountaineer & Kamloops Hotel SilverLeaf Service Hotel & Rail Information Deluxe Grade Halifax - The Sutton Place Hotel Sutton Room Montreal to Halifax - VIA Rail Sleeper Plus Private Bedroom Montreal - Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Fairmont View Room Toronto Fairmont Royal York Hotel Fairmont Luxury Room Toronto to Jasper - VIA Rail Cabin Jasper - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Deluxe Room Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Deluxe Lakeview Room Banff - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Deluxe Room Rocky Mountaineer & Kamloops Hotel GoldLeaf Service Not Included Gratuities Activities other than specified Meals other than specified Portage fees Page 6 of 7

7 DATES & PRICING Departs from Halifax: Wednesday (Tour Code: TR140) Jun 16, 23, 30 DATE Jul 7, 14, 21, 28 TWIN Aug 4, 11, 18, 25 SINGLE Sep 1, 8, 15, 22 TRIPLE CHILD Moderate Grade with Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service & Semi-Private Berth on-board VIA Rail 16 Jun - 15 Sep, Sep, 2021 VIA Rail Upgrade to Private Cabin Toronto to $7,964 $9,827 $7,540 $5,816 $7,375 $9,060 $7,019 $5,407 Jasper Jun Sep Rocky Mountaineer Upgrade to GoldLeaf Banff to Vancouver Apr & Oct May - Jul Aug - Sep Superior Grade with Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service & Private Cabin on-board VIA Rail 16 Jun - 15 Sep, Sep, 2021 VIA Rail Upgrade to Prestige Double Bedroom $9,112 $11,123 $8,638 $6,816 $8,529 $10,368 $8,122 $6,406 $1,955 $6,220 Toronto to Jasper (Only available: Halifax Wednesday Departures) Jun Sep Rocky Mountaineer Upgrade to GoldLeaf Banff to Vancouver Apr & Oct May - Jul Aug - Sep Deluxe Grade with Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service & Private Cabin on-board VIA Rail 16 Jun - 15 Sep, 2021 $11,800 $15,557 $10,781 $7, Sep, 2021 $11,197 $14,931 $10,194 $7,088 $1,955 $6,220 VIA Rail Upgrade to Prestige Double Bedroom Toronto to Jasper (Only available: Halifax Wednesday Departures) Jun Sep Pricing in USD$. Prices are per person and include all taxes. Child age 10 yrs & under Page 7 of 7