Itinerary
- Day 1
Toronto
You'll arrive in Canada and get transferred to your hotel. After checking in, you can settle in and rest up from your journey. This is a good time to get oriented with the area around your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Toronto)
- Day 2
Toronto
Start the day with a welcome breakfast where you'll meet other travellers. Then head up the CN Tower to take in the panoramic views of Toronto from the observation deck. You'll have free time this afternoon to walk around the city at your own pace, then dinner happens this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Welcome breakfast), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Toronto)
Included Activities
- Ascend CN Tower with observation deck visit
- Welcome breakfast
Landmarks CN Tower - Day 3
Niagara-on-the-Lake to Niagara Falls
Head out to the charming town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, then continue to Niagara Falls. You'll get on a boat cruise that takes you right up close to the Falls so you can feel the power and mist. Dinner tonight is on your own schedule.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Fallsview), Hotel (in a Fallsview Room)
Included Activities
- Explore Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Boat cruise at Niagara Falls
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight for aerial views of Niagara Falls (additional expense)
Landmarks Niagara Falls Niagara-on-the-Lake 
- Day 4
Thousand Islands to Ottawa
Travel along the scenic Thousand Islands Parkway and take a cruise through the Thousand Islands area. By late afternoon you'll reach Ottawa where a special signature experience is planned for the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ottawa)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Thousand Islands
- Signature Experience (details to follow)
Landmarks Thousand Islands - Day 5
Ottawa
You'll get a guided tour of Ottawa's main attractions, including Parliament Hill. In the afternoon, you can pick from freedom of choice activities that interest you. Another signature experience happens this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at the ByWard Market - tour through shops and restaurants with expert guide, three delicious paired courses from three leading eateries)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ottawa)
Included Activities
- Guided tour including Parliament Hill
- Signature Experience - Dinner at the ByWard Market
Optional Activities
- Freedom of Choice - Canadian Museum of History Admission
- Freedom of Choice - Canadian War Museum Admission
- Freedom of Choice - Guided Bike Tour
- Freedom of Choice - Vintage Biplane Experience with Canada Aviation and Space Museum visit
- Freedom of Choice - Rideau Canal Cruise
Landmarks Parliament Hill ByWard Market Canadian Museum of History Canadian War Museum Canada Aviation and Space Museum Rideau Canal - Day 6
Ottawa to Quebec City
Head to Parc Omega where you can spot deer, wolves, and black bears on a safari park that showcases Canadian wildlife. After grabbing lunch, you'll drive to Quebec City. Tonight there's a signature experience at a local sugar shack where you'll learn how maple syrup gets made and try traditional Québécois food.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Québécois fare at a local sugar shack)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Québec City)
Included Activities
- Parc Omega safari park visit
- Signature Experience - Visit a Sugar Shack with lunch
Landmarks Parc Omega 
- Day 7
Quebec City
Pick from freedom of choice options to explore Quebec City based on what interests you. Later this evening you'll have a nice dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Québec City)
Included Activities
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Freedom of Choice - City Walking Tour
- Freedom of Choice - Guided Tour of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
- Freedom of Choice - Sightseeing River Cruise along St. Lawrence River
Landmarks Fairmont Le Château Frontenac St. Lawrence River Montmorency Falls Île d'Orléans - Day 8
Quebec City to Montreal
Travel from Quebec City to Montreal, the largest city in the province. When you arrive, a guided tour takes you through Old Montreal and up Mount Royal. The rest of your evening is free so you can explore the city or relax at your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Montréal)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Old Montreal and Mount Royal
Landmarks Old Montreal Mount Royal - Day 9
Montreal
Today is yours to structure with freedom of choice activities for exploring Montreal. Before dinner, you'll have a signature experience. After that comes a farewell dinner with Québécois flavours to celebrate the end of this section.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner with Québécois flavour)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Montréal)
Included Activities
- Signature Experience - AURA Experience at Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
- Farewell dinner with Québécois flavour
Optional Activities
- Freedom of Choice - Walking Tour of Old Montreal
- Freedom of Choice - Mile End Neighbourhood Culinary Walk
- Freedom of Choice - Montreal Sightseeing River Cruise
- Freedom of Choice - Montreal's Underground City
- Freedom of Choice - Afternoon Tea at the Ritz-Carlton
Landmarks Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal St. Lawrence River Ritz-Carlton Montreal - Day 10
Montreal to Vancouver
You'll fly to Vancouver today (your flight isn't included in the tour). Upon landing, you'll meet someone at the airport who will transfer you to your hotel. Welcome dinner is on the schedule for this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner
- Day 11
Vancouver
Start with a signature experience at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, including breakfast at the Cliff House Restaurant. Then you'll get a sightseeing tour of Vancouver covering historic Gastown, vibrant Chinatown, Stanley Park, and Granville Island. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the Cliff House Restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver)
Included Activities
- Signature Experience - Capilano Suspension Bridge Park with breakfast
- Sightseeing tour of Vancouver including Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park, and Granville Island
Landmarks Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Gastown Chinatown Stanley Park Granville Island - Day 12
Vancouver to Kamloops
Begin your Rocky Mountaineer train journey in GoldLeaf Service. From the bi-level glass-dome carriage, you'll see the Coast Mountains, pass Hell's Gate, and follow the Thompson River as you travel toward Kamloops. The views from your seat are the main event today.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (three-star accommodation))
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in GoldLeaf Service
Landmarks Coast Mountains Hell's Gate Thompson River - Day 13
Kamloops to Banff
Your train continues heading toward the Rockies. You'll see the Spiral Tunnels engineering marvel and cross Kicking Horse Pass. Once you reach Banff National Park, you'll check into the Fairmont Banff Springs, which is called the Castle in the Rockies.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff National Park)
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer rail journey viewing Spiral Tunnels and Kicking Horse Pass
Landmarks Spiral Tunnels Kicking Horse Pass Fairmont Banff Springs 
- Day 14
Banff National Park
Pick a freedom of choice activity to explore Banff National Park in whatever way appeals to you. For dinner, you can choose from your hotel's selection of restaurants.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff National Park)
Optional Activities
- Freedom of Choice - Banff Experience exclusive small-group tour with hidden gems, Johnson Lake, Two Jack Lake, and Lake Minnewanka
- Freedom of Choice - Gondola Ride to top of Sulphur Mountain with boardwalk stroll
- Freedom of Choice - Heli Flightseeing over Rocky Mountains
- Freedom of Choice - Bow River Float Trip
- Freedom of Choice - Hockey Player Experience
- Freedom of Choice - Fairmont Spa Entry
Landmarks Johnson Lake Two Jack Lake Lake Minnewanka Sulphur Mountain Bow River - Day 15
Banff to Lake Louise
You'll tour Banff and have a signature experience meeting a Mountie. Then travel to Moraine Lake (depending on the season) and continue to Lake Louise. At Lake Louise you'll see the turquoise water surrounded by jagged mountains. Pick where you'd like to eat from your hotel's restaurant options.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise)
Included Activities
- Banff tour
- Signature Experience - Meet a Mountie
Landmarks Moraine Lake Lake Louise - Day 16
Lake Louise to Jasper
Travel the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic drives around. You'll stop at Peyto Lake and at the Columbia Icefield where you can walk out onto the Athabasca Glacier. Later you'll pass Athabasca Falls and arrive in Jasper by evening. Your lodge has several restaurants to choose from for dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Icefields Parkway scenic drive
- Visit Peyto Lake
- Athabasca Glacier journey
- Athabasca Falls visit
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Peyto Lake Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier Athabasca Falls 
- Day 17
Jasper to Sun Peaks
Start at Maligne Canyon, then head back into British Columbia and follow the Yellowhead Highway. You'll pass Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres, and later arrive in the alpine village of Sun Peaks.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sun Peaks Grand Hotel)
Included Activities
- Maligne Canyon visit
Landmarks Maligne Canyon Mount Robson 
- Day 18
Sun Peaks to Whistler
Follow the route that early gold rush pioneers took through the Cariboo region, stopping at Seton and Duffey lakes. You'll re-enter the Coast Mountains later and see why Whistler has become such a popular destination for outdoor activities.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Whistler)
Included Activities
- Cariboo region tour with stops at Seton and Duffey lakes
- Whistler exploration
Landmarks Seton Lake Duffey Lake Whistler Coast Mountains - Day 19
Whistler to Victoria
Drive south on the scenic Sea to Sky Highway, then take BC Ferries service to Vancouver Island. Continue to Chemainus, which is known for its vibrant outdoor murals, before arriving in the charming city of Victoria.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria)
Included Activities
- Travel along Sea to Sky Highway
- BC Ferries crossing to Vancouver Island
Landmarks Sea to Sky Highway Chemainus 
- Day 20
Victoria
Start the morning with a signature experience at The Butchart Gardens, where you'll have exclusive breakfast in the original residence. You'll wander through the floral displays without the usual crowds. Tonight you'll have a special farewell dinner with the other travellers.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Exclusive breakfast in the original Butchart residence), Dinner (Special farewell dinner with fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria)
Included Activities
- Signature Experience - The Butchart Gardens Before Hours with exclusive breakfast
- Farewell dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks The Butchart Gardens - Day 21
Victoria to Alaska Cruise
Take the ferry back to Vancouver, then board your Holland America Line ship for an Alaska cruise through the Inside Passage. This afternoon you can unpack, relax, and get to know your ship.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Included Activities
- Return to Vancouver by ferry
- Embark on Holland America Line cruise
- Day 22
Alaska Inside Passage
Spend the day aboard ship, cruising past rocky headlands and across the icy waters of the Inside Passage, one of the most scenic sea routes.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Alaska's Inside Passage
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 23
Juneau, Alaska
Pull into Juneau, Alaska's capital, which sits at the foot of Mount Roberts and Mount Juneau on the Gastineau Channel. Mendenhall Glacier is just beyond the city. You can explore on your own or sign up for an optional excursion if you want a guided experience (additional cost).
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Included Activities
- Visit Juneau
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to discover Juneau's wonders (additional expense)
Landmarks Mount Roberts Mount Juneau Mendenhall Glacier Gastineau Channel 
- Day 24
Skagway, Alaska
Arrive in Skagway, the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. During the Klondike Gold Rush, this was the main port for getting to the goldfields. Historic buildings from that era are now protected as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Explore at your pace or join an optional tour (additional cost).
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Included Activities
- Visit Skagway
- Explore Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park heritage buildings
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion (additional expense)
Landmarks Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park - Day 25
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
Wake up to the striking views of Glacier Bay National Park. You'll see calving tidewater glaciers and learn about the geological features from local rangers aboard the ship.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Included Activities
- Glacier Bay National Park visit with calving tidewater glaciers
- Ranger-led geological learning
Landmarks Glacier Bay National Park 
- Day 26
Ketchikan, Alaska
Dock in Ketchikan, a vibrant coastal town on the Tongass Narrows, known as the salmon capital of the world. Check out Alaska Native culture and spend time exploring. You might visit the Totem Heritage Center to see 19th-century totem poles or walk along historic Creek Street.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Included Activities
- Visit Ketchikan
Optional Activities
- Totem Heritage Center visit
- Historic Creek Street exploration
Landmarks Totem Heritage Center Creek Street Tongass Narrows - Day 27
Alaska Inside Passage
Enjoy your last day aboard and take advantage of the ship's amenities. Watch the views along the British Columbia Coast as you pass rocky headlands and cross the Inside Passage waters.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Included Activities
- Final day cruising the Inside Passage
Landmarks Inside Passage British Columbia Coast - Day 28
Vancouver to Departure
Your journey wraps up today. After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to your new friends and get transferred to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
