GRAND CANADIAN ROCKIES


Breathtaking scenery enriches your three-night stay in Banff National Park ALBERTA Riding the rails to the Rockies


Thanks to the railroad barons and visionaries whose dreams and hard work opened up Canada’s Rocky Mountain wilderness to travelers of all ages and interests, some of North America’s most spectacular landscapes provide the setting for this awe-inspiring trip. Prepare to be dazzled from the moment you touch down in Vancouver, blessed with a snowcapped mountain backdrop, a crystal blue harbor and cultural gems equally wondrous. Take the time for tea and a garden stroll in Victoria, both gentrifying and fortifying, and flightsee over islands brimming with old-growth forest reserves, marine reserves and wildlife. Then it’s all aboard a private rail car on VIA Rail – modernized from the days of the first trains into Canada’s pristine national parks but no less exciting – to baronial resorts and lodges that entice with scenic beauty.


1. ARRIVE VANCOUVER Tour begins: The Fairmont Waterfront at 6:00 PM. A transfer is included upon arrival from the Vancouver Airport to The Fairmont Waterfront, ideally located in the heart of the city. One of the most beautifully sited cities in North America, cosmopolitan Vancouver dazzles with scenic views of the Pacific Ocean,


52 COLUMBIA


Jasper National Park (3,500 ft.)


The Canadian


The Butchart Gardens


Victoria WASHINGTON Maximum Elevation: 7,200 ft.


Athabasca Glacier (7,200 ft.)


Banff National Yoho National Park Park (4,500 ft.)


Vancouver


Lake Louise (5,500 ft.)


Calgary BRITISH


majestic mountains and a glittering skyline. We invite you to join us tonight for a welcome reception followed by dinner. Meals D


2. VANCOUVER / FERRY TO VICTORIA Chosen as the host of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and steeped in charm, Vancouver is home to a vibrant cultural scene, rich history and abundant natural resources. View historic Chinatown, and trail-laced Stanley Park, on a guided


Thompson River


North


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