Spectacular Rockies & Best of the East

Welcome to Canada! You will be met at Vancouver International Airport and transferred to your hotel. This evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a welcome dinner. (D)

Later enjoy a sightseeing tour of Vancouver including Stanley Park with its intricately carved totem poles, the waterfront area and Granville Island which is famous for its fresh food markets, market artisans, artist studios, restaurants and bars. Visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park where you can make your way across this spectacular suspension bridge, 70 metres above the Capilano River. Take in the surrounding forest and join the award-winning Treetops Adventure along a series of elevated walkways. (B)

• EmeraldPLUS Breakfast with the bears at Grouse Mountain

Enjoy a day at leisure to discover Vancouver. (B)

• DiscoverMORE A range of DiscoverMORE excursions and experiences will be available (extra expense)

Set off on a two-day rail experience on “The Most Spectacular Train Journey in the World”. Settle back in your Silverleaf carriage (upgrade to GoldLeaf at additional expense) as you enter the Fraser Valley then follow the Thompson River towards Kamloops. (B/L)

Continue your journey into the soaring, rugged snow-capped mountains. Marvel at the beauty of the glaciers, lakes and forest sitting at the foot of these grand mountains. Arrive in Banff, a picturesque town located within Banff National Park and the quintessential Rocky Mountains town. Spend the next two nights in mountain elegance in this warm, modern hotel located in the centre of Banff. (B/L)

A full day at leisure for you to enjoy Banff and its many sights and attractions. (B/D)

• DiscoverMORE Take a breathtaking helicopter flight, relax on a float trip along the river, e-bike tour to Johnston Canyon, panorama ATV tour (extra expense)
• EmeraldPLUS Take the Banff Gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for dinner with a view at Sky Bistro

Enjoy a sightseeing tour including Bow River and Bow Falls. Continue to the beautiful Lake Louise and the famous ‘Diamond in the Wilderness’, where we will stay in one of the Rockies most stunning and historic properties. (B)

Lake Louise enjoys picture perfect surroundings. Spend the day exploring the lake and soaking up the spectacular scenery. Take a walk around the edge of the lake or simply sit back, relax and take it all in. (B/D)

This morning, we travel north along the Icefields Parkway, acclaimed as one of the most spectacular journeys in the world. Enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery as you pass rugged peaks and glaciers fringed by thick forest and shimmering lakes.

We make a stop at the Columbia Icefield, North America’s largest sub-polar ice pack, where you’ll climb aboard the ‘Ice Explorer’ for a once-in-a-lifetime journey onto the mighty 300-metre-thick Athabasca Glacier. The day’s end finds us in Jasper National Park, an alpine wonderland of pristine wilderness and abundant wildlife. (B)

Today, you have the opportunity to explore Jasper and its surrounds. (B/D)

• DiscoverMORE Float trip along the Athabasca River, motorcycle sidecar tour, Maligne Canyon and Lakes tour (extra expense)
• EmeraldPLUS Discover Jasper’s natural wonderland on a guided wildlife tour to witness elk, deer and black bears, then enjoy a sumptuous dinner.

Depart Jasper and head past the awesome 3,954-metre-high Mt. Robson. Continue via ice age glaciers, waterfalls and mountain peaks enroute to Kamloops. Stop at the BC Wildlife Park dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of native animals. (B/D)

Follow the Duffy Lake Road past the town of Lillooet to the charming alpine resort of Whistler. (B)

Today is at leisure for you to explore the resort village of Whistler. (B)

• DiscoverMORE Photo Safari tour, dinner tasting tour, Peak2Peak Gondola (extra expense)

Travel along the Sea to Sky Highway following the rugged coastline, stopping at the awesome Shannon Falls. Board the BC ferry and cruise through the Georgia Strait to Vancouver Island before arriving in Victoria, British Columbia’s capital. (B)

Later, enjoy an orientation tour of Victoria’s Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, Beacon Hill and residential areas before visiting the world-famous Butchart Gardens, a 22-hectare showplace of magnificent, colourful gardens. Learn about the history and flora while exploring the gardens. (B/D)

• EmeraldPLUS The farewell dinner is served at the Dining Room Restaurant housed in the original Butchart family residence.
• DiscoverMORE Take a horse and carriage ride or go whale watching (extra expense)

Transfer to Victoria Airport to board your flight to Toronto (flight not included in land only bookings). (B)

Today, see one of the most spectacular natural sights of North America as you visit the incredible Niagara Falls. Board a thrilling cruise to the foot of Horseshoe Falls. Get up close to one of the most amazing waterfalls in the world as you feel the mist washing over you. Visit the historic and beautifully preserved village of Niagara-on-the-Lake, before returning to Toronto. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner. (B/D)

Travel up University Avenue to take in the sights of Ontario’s Parliament Buildings, Queens Park and museum row. Travel east following Lake Ontario to Kingston, the gateway to the beautiful Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River. Board your vessel for a cruise of one of the most picturesque areas in Eastern Canada. Continue to Canada’s national capital, Ottawa. (B/D)

This morning, our local guide joins us for a tour of Ottawa, famous for its stately boulevards, imposing buildings and tulip filled gardens during spring. See the green-peaked roofs of the Parliament Buildings, City Hall and the National Gallery.

Arrive in Québec City in the afternoon and meet our local guide for a tour of The Plains of Abraham, the Citadel and Parliament buildings. Later, embark on a walking tour within the walls of the Vieux Carré (Old City) and visit Lower Town. (B)

Québec City is one of the world’s most historical and fascinating cities. Spend the day exploring the quaint streets and ancient buildings and getting to know the local food and people. (B/D)

• DiscoverMORE A range of DiscoverMORE excursions and experiences will be available (extra expense)

Set off on a picturesque journey along the legendary Chemin du Roy (King’s Road), Canada’s oldest and most storied highway. Discover the postcard-perfect village of Deschambault, nestled along the majestic St. Lawrence River, then savor authentic local flavors at a classic Québécois sugar shack. Finish the day in vibrant Montréal, the quintessentially French city perched on an island in the heart of the St. Lawrence—where European charm meets North American energy. (B/L)

• EmeraldPLUS Enjoy French Canadian country charm and hospitality and learn how to make maple candy, then partake in a delicious lunch that showcases the local country cuisine.

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Montréal, viewing St. Joseph’s Oratory, Notre Dame Cathedral and views of the city skyline from the parklands of Mount Royal. (B/D)

• DiscoverMORE A range of DiscoverMORE excursions and experiences will be available (extra expense)

Transfer to the airport for your homeward flight.

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Please note: Preview itinerary subject to change. (B)