Canada. Independent touring holidays tailor made for you!

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1 Independent touring holidays tailor made for you! If you love your wildlife wild, your views stunning, your city breaks sophisticated and your hospitality friendly, then you simply have to make Canada your next holiday destination. It s one of the most amazingly diverse countries in the world, allowing you to spend one day in a sophisticated, urbane city and the next in a pristine, beautiful and isolated wilderness. A sprinkling of unique cities from east to west, including sophisticated Quebec, multi-cultural Toronto, and cosmopolitan Vancouver, spectacular scenery, a huge choice of activities and friendly people can all be found in Canada.

2 Pacific Circle West May September Nights Discover the exceptionally beautiful Pacific Northwest. See many types of marine wildlife, ancient forests, aboriginal culture and snow-capped mountain peaks. Travel through wilderness that has barely been touched by humans. Day 2: Day 6: Day 8: Day 9: Day 10: Day 11: Day 14: Fly UK to Vancouver, transfer independently to downtown hotel (transfer not included). A morning sightseeing excursion visiting historic Gastown, bustling Chinatown and the tall timbers and ocean views of the 400-hectare (1000-acre) Stanley Park & English Bay Beaches. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Today, enjoy a full-day sightseeing excursion to Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia enjoy a visit to the world-renowned Butchart Gardens (admission included). Upon completion of this excursion in the afternoon, the remainder of the day is at leisure. Enjoy a free day to explore more of Victoria. You may wish to visit the Royal British Columbia Museum, enjoy afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress or take a carriage ride through the park. Victoria to Port Hardy. This morning transfer by taxi (included) to the Victoria Bus Station and board the motor coach for your transfer to Port Hardy. Travel through towns such as Chemainus and Duncan. Upon arrival into Port Hardy, transfer (included) by taxi to your overnight hotel. Port Hardy to Prince Rupert. This morning, transfer (included) and embark on a full day of cruising the sheltered waters of the Inside Passage. During the length of this 16 hour journey, killer whales, sea lions and playful porpoise often appear, so keep your camera close at hand. Arrive at the seaport of Prince Rupert and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy either a Whale Watching Cruise or Grizzly Bear Viewing while in Prince Rupert. Transfer to the Prince Rupert train station (transfer included) and board VIA Rail s Skeena. Enjoy first-class service in Touring Class (including breakfast, lunch and dinner) and exclusive use of the dome car and lounge. Upon arrival at the Prince George train station, transfer to your selected hotel (transfer included). Return to the Prince George train station and re-board VIA Rail s Skeena for the continuing journey to Jasper. Breakfast and lunch onboard (included). Keep your eyes open for grizzly bear, moose, beaver and osprey! Crossing into the Province of Alberta, arrive in the peaceful alpine town of Jasper. Transfer to your hotel. Travel along the famous Icefields Parkway, one of the most spectacular highways in North America. This excursion to Lake Louise also takes you through Jasper and Banff National Parks with stops at the newly opened Glacier Skywalk,Jasper National Parks newest attraction (admission included). Only a few minutes down the road at the Columbia Icefield, board a Brewster Ice Explorer and travel onto the icy slopes of the Athabasca Glacier. (Ice Explorer included). Today you will tour the town of Banff, take a ride on a gondola car (included) to the peak of Sulphur Mountain for a 360 degree view of the Banff Town site, continue to Lake Minnewanka & enjoy an hour long cruise (included). Return to Banff the remainder of your day is free. Depart Banff for some sightseeing at world famous Lake Louise, lunch break (included). Journey south into the famed wine region of the Okanagan Valley, stopping at a local winery for an exclusive tour & wine tasting. After breakfast (included), depart the Okanagan Valley following the TransCanada Highway along the Fraser River. En route stop at Hell s Gate, located in the scenic Fraser Canyon. Admission and lunch are included Transfer independently to Vancouver International Airport. Fly Vancouver to UK. 13 nights accommodation - 3* hotels 3 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 1 Dinner Sightseeing and admissions as indicated in your itinerary Transfers where indicated Cabin on board BC Ferries Port Hardy to Prince Rupert Sleeper Touring Class onboard Via Rail Prince Rupert to Jasper From Price based on departing 21 May 2014 from Glasgow

3 Cross Canada s Peaks & Places Rail & Coach Touring May October Nights A diverse cross-canada journey leads you by motor coach and rail from Vancouver on the coast of British Columbia, through the majestic Canadian Rockies and across the great plains, arriving into Toronto and Niagara Falls, Ontario. Everyone will enjoy this leisurely, Canadian vacation. Day 2 : Fly UK to Vancouver, transfer independently to your overnight hotel Vancouver to Kelowna Exclusive Winery Tour and tasting. Kelowna to Banff Travel through the Okanagan Valley and into Banff National Park with a stop at the world famous Lake Louise with time to explore the maginficent Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Banff Half Day Tour of Banff including a ride on the Gondola to the peak of Sulphur Mountain, Remainder of the day at leisure. 10 nights accommodation - 3* hotels Sleeping accommodation onboard Via Rail for 3 nights 4 Breakfasts, 5 lunches and 3 dinners Visit Vancouver, Kelowna, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Toronto & Niagara Falls Wine tasting in Kelowna Banff Gondola, Glacier Adventure including the new for 2014 Glacier Skywalk Sightseeing in Niagara Falls including lunch & Hornblower cruise From Price based on departing 7 May 2014 from Glasgow Day 6 : Day 8-10: Day11: Banff to Lake Louise. Leave Banff behind and travel through the Bow Valley to Johnston Canyon, after a picnic lunch discover Moraine Lake and its beautiful turquoise waters. Lake Louise to Jasper Journey north along the famous Icefields Parkway and stop at the Columbia Icefield & newly opened Glacier Skywalk. Enjoy a lunch at the Discovery Centre. After lunch board the Ice Explorer and travel onto the icy slopes of the Athabasca Glacier. Jasper Tour of Jasper Natioanal Park and Maligne Lake Today travel onboard Via Rail s Canadian on an inspirational journey to Toronto travelling across the Great Central Plains of Canada, through Saskatoon and Winnipeg to rugged Northern Ontario. Full Day sightseeing excursion to Niagara Falls. Includes a Buffet lunch while overlooking the falls, plus a trip on the world famous Hornblower Cruise Toronto Full day to explore at leisure Fly Toronto to UK Similar itineraries available. Why not extend your stay with a visit to Montreal and Quebec City!

4 Canadian Rockies Elements & Vancouver Island May October Nights Surreal turquoise glacial lakes, pristine icefields and genuine untouched wilderness await. You will experience truly magical scenery, from the towering Rocky Mountains to the coastal serenity of Vancouver and Victoria. This journey is nothing short of breathtaking! Day 2: Day 6: Fly UK to Calgary Coach Transfer to Banff, remainder of the day at leisure. Morning Banff sightseeing tour, remainder of the day at leisure. Banff to Jasper - Journey north along the famous Icefields Parkway and stop at the Columbia Icefield & newly opened Glacier Skywalk. Enjoy a lunch at the Discovery Centre. After, board the Ice Explorer and travel onto the icy slopes of the Athabasca Glacier. Jasper A morning excursion will begin along the mighty Athabasca River. Travel above the Maligne Canyon. Visit a place of mystery and n legend in Medicine Lake. On your adventure you are sure to see a variety of wildlife. This morning relax and enjoy the scenery. This afternoon depart Jasper and travel along the scenic Icefield Parkway to Lake Louise and your overnight stay. Lake Louise Kelowna Journey through the renowned Okanagan Valley with a stop at a local winery for an exclusive tour and tasting, before your overnight stay. 13 nights accommodation - 3* hotels Visit Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria and Tofino Transfer from Calgary to Banff Sightseeing excursions in Banff, Jasper & Vancouver Banff Gondola and Banff Lake Cruise Ice Explorer ride on the Athabasca Glacier Admission to Hells Gate & Winery Tour in Kelowna 1 Breakfast & 1 Lunch between Lake Louise & Vancouver Victoria City & Butchart Gardens Tour Tofino Whale Watching Tour From Price based on departing 7 May 2014 from Glasgow Day 8: Day 9: Day 10: Day 11: Day 14: Kelowna Vancouver and your overnight stay. Vancouver Exploring to Victoria Vancouver City Tour, then onwards on BC Ferries to Victoria on Vancouver Island, the capital of British Columbia. Remainder of the day at leisure. Discovering Victoria Visit the world famous Butchart gardens followed by a Victoria City Tour Victoria to Tofino Coach Transfer from Victoria to Tofino, travel along the coastline of the Straits of Georgia to the ocean-side town of Tofino. Morning Whale Watching in Tofino, remainder of the day at leisure. Tofino to Vancouver Coach transfer through the interior of Vancouver Island followed by a scenic 90 minute ferry ride from Nanaimo to Vancouver Vancouver at Leisure Fly Vancouver to UK Similar itineraries available. Why not extend your stay with a visit to Toronto and Niagara Falls!

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