Itinerary
- Day 1
Toronto
You'll arrive at Toronto International Airport where you're picked up and taken to your downtown hotel. This evening there's a pre-tour briefing to help you get oriented to the city and the week ahead.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Centre Toronto or similar)
Landmarks Toronto International Airport - Day 2
Niagara Falls - Toronto
Head to Niagara Falls, one of North America's most notable natural sights. You'll board a cruise right up to the foot of Horseshoe Falls where you can feel the mist on your face. After that, stop in the historic village of Niagara-on-the-Lake before heading back to Toronto. A welcome dinner wraps up the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Cruise to the foot of Horseshoe Falls
- Visit Niagara-on-the-Lake historic village
Landmarks Horseshoe Falls Niagara-on-the-Lake 
- Day 3
Kingston - Ottawa
Take the elevator up the CN Tower for views across Toronto, then travel along University Avenue to see Ontario's Parliament Buildings, Queens Park and the museum district. From there, head east along Lake Ontario to Kingston where you'll cruise through the Thousand Islands region. You'll finish the day in Ottawa, the national capital.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Delta Ottawa Hotel City Centre or similar)
Included Activities
- Ascend CN Tower for views over Toronto
- Cruise of Thousand Islands region from Kingston
Landmarks CN Tower Parliament Buildings of Ontario Queens Park Thousand Islands - Day 4
Ottawa
A local guide joins you to tour Ottawa this morning, walking you through the stately boulevards, grand buildings and tulip-filled gardens. You'll see the Parliament Buildings, City Hall and the National Gallery. Later, head to ByWard Market where you have time to wander around on your own.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ottawa with local guide
- Visit Parliament Buildings
- Visit City Hall
- Visit National Gallery
Optional Activities
- Visit Madahòkì Farm for authentic cultural experience with Cultural Ambassadors, traditional arrival and welcome, special dinner and dance presentation (Emerald PLUS)
Landmarks Parliament Buildings of Canada Ottawa City Hall National Gallery of Canada ByWard Market Madahòkì Farm - Day 5
Montreal
Travel to Montreal, the French city on an island in the St. Lawrence River. When you arrive, there's a sightseeing tour showing you St. Joseph's Oratory, Notre Dame Cathedral and views of the city skyline from Mount Royal.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Montréal or similar)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Montreal
- View St. Joseph's Oratory
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- View city skyline from Mount Royal parklands
Landmarks St. Joseph's Oratory Notre Dame Cathedral Mount Royal 
- Day 6
Quebec City
Leave Montreal and head to a traditional Québécois sugar shack. You'll visit Deschambault, a small village on the St. Lawrence River, then drive the scenic Chemin du Roy (King's Road), Canada's oldest roadway. After that, arrive in Quebec City for tours of the Plains of Abraham, the Citadel and Parliament buildings. The day finishes with a walking tour through the walls of the Vieux Carré (Old City).
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Château Laurier or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit traditional Québécois Sugar Shack
- Visit Deschambault village
- Tour of Plains of Abraham
- Tour of Citadel
- Tour of Parliament buildings
- Walking tour of Vieux Carré (Old City)
- Visit Lower Town
Optional Activities
- Learn to make maple candy and enjoy lunch showcasing local country cuisine (Emerald PLUS)
Landmarks Deschambault Plains of Abraham Citadelle of Quebec Parliament Buildings of Quebec Vieux Carré - Day 7
Quebec City
Spend this day in Quebec City, one of the world's most historic cities. Walk the quaint streets and ancient buildings, getting to know the local food and people at your own pace.
Landmarks Quebec City - Day 8
Cruise Embarks
Transfer to the pier and board the Holland America Line cruise ship ms Zuiderdam. Check into your ocean view stateroom and settle in for a 7-night voyage through the St. Lawrence River and New England.
Optional Activities
- Upgrade to Verandah Stateroom (at additional expense)
- Day 9
St. Lawrence River Cruising
Spend the day cruising the nearly 1,200 km stretch of the St. Lawrence River. This waterway has over 40 lighthouses lining the Quebec portion, and centuries-old fishing villages dot the banks where the river alternates between imposing cliffs and plateaus.
Landmarks St. Lawrence River - Day 10
Gulf of St. Lawrence
You're now in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the largest estuary in the world. The coastline here is beautiful with islands including Prince Edward Island and the Magdalen Islands to explore from the ship.
Landmarks Gulf of St. Lawrence Prince Edward Island Magdalen Islands - Day 11
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Dock in Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island, famous as the birthplace of Canada. You have plenty of free time to check out the city. The Confederation Centre is an option, or you could take an optional tour to the Anne of Green Gables homesite if that interests you.
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to 'Anne of Green Gables' homesite (at own expense)
Landmarks Charlottetown Confederation Centre - Day 12
Cape Breton Island
Arrive in Nova Scotia, which means 'New Scotland' in Latin. At the northeast end of the province sits Cape Breton Island with wild and rugged topography including Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Bras d'Or Lake and endless rocky coastline.
Landmarks Cape Breton Island Cape Breton Highlands National Park Bras d'Or Lake 
- Day 13
Halifax, Nova Scotia
The ship docks in Halifax, one of the world's most beautiful natural harbours. You can explore this fascinating historic city on your own or take an optional tour to Peggy's Cove if you prefer.
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Peggy's Cove (shore excursion at own expense)
Landmarks Halifax Peggy's Cove 
- Day 14
Old Port
Spend the day in the Old Port with its metro hub, cobblestone streets, well-regarded restaurants and scenic working waterfront.
Landmarks Old Port - Day 15
Vancouver Flight
After disembarking in Boston, you're transferred to the airport for your flight to Vancouver. When you arrive, check into your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Metropolitan Hotel or similar), Hotel (Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre or similar)
Landmarks Boston Airport - Day 16
Vancouver
Take a sightseeing tour of Vancouver including Stanley Park, known for its totem poles, plus the waterfront and Gastown. You'll also visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, suspended 70 metres above the river.
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Vancouver
- Visit Stanley Park with totem poles and waterfront
- Visit Gastown
- Visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park (70-metres above river)
Landmarks Stanley Park Gastown Capilano Suspension Bridge Park - Day 17
Rocky Mountaineer Train
Start a two-day rail journey through what's considered one of the world's most scenic train routes. Settle into your SilverLeaf carriage as you head toward the Rocky Mountains.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kamloops Hotel (as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer))
Included Activities
- Two-day rail experience on Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf carriage
Optional Activities
- Upgrade to GoldLeaf carriage (at additional expense)
Landmarks Rocky Mountains - Day 18
Rocky Mountaineer to Banff
Continue on the train as it travels into the soaring, rugged snow-capped mountains. You'll arrive in Banff, the quintessential Rocky Mountains town.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ptarmigan or similar), Hotel (Ptarmigan Inn or similar)
Included Activities
- Continue Rocky Mountaineer train journey
Landmarks Banff - Day 19
Banff
Take a free day to explore the township of Banff. Wander around at your own pace and see what catches your interest.
Optional Activities
- Ride the Banff Gondola (extra expense)
- Relax on a float trip along the river (extra expense)
Landmarks Banff Gondola - Day 20
Lake Louise - Emerald Lake
Take a tour of Banff including the Bow River and Bow Falls. Then continue to Lake Louise, called the Diamond in the Wilderness, where you'll have time to explore. Later travel to Emerald Lake, named for the vibrant colour of its glacier-fed waters.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Emerald Lake Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Tour of Banff including Bow River and Bow Falls
- Visit Lake Louise
- Visit Emerald Lake
Landmarks Bow River Bow Falls Lake Louise Emerald Lake - Day 21
Athabasca Glacier - Jasper
Drive north along the Icefields Parkway, known as one of the most incredible journeys in the world. Stop at the Columbia Icefield and board the Ice Explorer to journey out onto Athabasca Glacier.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Château Jasper or similar.)
Included Activities
- Drive along Icefields Parkway
- Visit Columbia Icefield
- Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier
Optional Activities
- Evening theatre production 'From Jasper with Love' with dinner (Emerald PLUS)
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier - Day 22
South Thompson River Region
Travel past ice age glaciers, waterfalls and mountain peaks before arriving at the shores of the South Thompson River.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (South Thompson Inn or similar)
Landmarks South Thompson River - Day 23
Whistler
Drive through scenic landscapes and past the Thompson and Fraser rivers. You'll pass the town of Lillooet before reaching the charming alpine resort of Whistler.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa or similar)
Optional Activities
- Photo Safari tour with an expert (extra expense)
- Dinner with a twist on a tasting tour (extra expense)
Landmarks Lillooet Whistler - Day 24
Victoria, Vancouver Island
Travel along the Sea to Sky Highway and stop at Shannon Falls. Later in the day, cruise through the Georgia Strait to Vancouver Island and Victoria.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour or similar)
Included Activities
- Travel along Sea to Sky Highway
- Stop at Shannon Falls
- Cruise through Georgia Strait to Vancouver Island
Landmarks Sea to Sky Highway Shannon Falls Georgia Strait Vancouver Island - Day 25
Victoria
Visit Butchart Gardens, a 22-hectare showcase of colourful gardens. After that, take an orientation tour of Victoria's Inner Harbour.
Included Activities
- Visit Butchart Gardens (22 hectares)
- Orientation tour of Victoria's Inner Harbour
Optional Activities
- Horse and carriage ride (extra expense)
- Whale watching (extra expense)
Landmarks Butchart Gardens Victoria Inner Harbour - Day 26
Alaska Cruise Embarks
Board your Princess Cruise ship with your tour director and fellow travelers for a seven-night Alaskan voyage. Check into your ocean view stateroom and settle in for the journey through the famous Inside Passage.
Optional Activities
- Upgrade to Balcony Stateroom (at additional expense)
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 27
Inside Passage Cruising
Spend the day cruising the Inside Passage, one of the world's most notable waterways.
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 28
Salmon Capital of the World
Arrive at Ketchikan, Alaska's salmon capital.
- Day 29
Alaska's Capital
Reach Juneau, Alaska's capital, surrounded by the Gastineau Channel, glaciers and icefields.
Landmarks Gastineau Channel - Day 30
Skagway
Dock in Skagway where the colourful history of the gold rush is preserved in the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park.
Landmarks Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park - Day 31
Hubbard Glacier
See Hubbard Glacier, often called the Galloping Glacier. This massive tidewater glacier spans around 122 kilometres and drops 365 metres into Disenchantment Bay.
Landmarks Hubbard Glacier Disenchantment Bay - Day 32
Prince William Sound
Cruise through College Fjord in Prince William Sound, where you'll see a collection of glaciers, some of which are larger than cruise ships.
Landmarks Prince William Sound College Fjord - Day 33
Talkeetna
Disembark in Whittier and board the Direct to the Wilderness train heading to Talkeetna.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Travel on 'Direct to the Wilderness' train from Whittier to Talkeetna
Landmarks Whittier Talkeetna - Day 34
Talkeetna
Explore Talkeetna at your leisure.
Optional Activities
- Chulitna Gorge jet-boat adventure (extra expense)
- Denali Flight Experience (extra expense)
Landmarks Chulitna Gorge - Day 35
Denali
Get an authentic look at rural Alaskan lifestyle on the Husky Homestead tour. Tonight you'll enjoy the Music of Denali Dinner Show.
- Meals
- Dinner (Music of Denali Dinner Show)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Husky Homestead tour
- Music of Denali Dinner Show
Landmarks Husky Homestead - Day 36
Denali Wilderness Tour
Join a wilderness tour to see the fascinating landscape and wildlife of Denali.
Included Activities
- Wilderness tour of Denali National Park
Landmarks Denali National Park - Day 37
Fairbanks
Continue into Fairbanks, often called the last frontier. Board an authentic steam wheeler for an afternoon cruise.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Afternoon cruise on authentic steam wheeler
Landmarks Fairbanks - Day 38
Homeward Flight
Head to Fairbanks Airport for your homeward flight.
Landmarks Fairbanks Airport
