Itinerary
- Day 1
Vancouver
You'll arrive in Vancouver and check into the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver for two nights. After getting settled, there's a welcome dinner to kick things off and celebrate the beginning of your trip.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner
Landmarks/POIs Stanley Park - Day 2
Vancouver
Start early with a visit to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, reserved just for this group. You'll cross the swaying bridge high above the forest before joining a city tour that takes you through Vancouver's neighborhoods and landmarks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park visit
- City sightseeing tour
Landmarks/POIs Capilano Suspension Bridge Park - Day 3
Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops
Board the Rocky Mountaineer and travel through the Canadian Rockies in a glass-dome carriage. You'll pass through mountain passes and dramatic canyons, arriving in Kamloops for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer rail journey with GoldLeaf Service
Landmarks/POIs Canadian Rockies - Day 4
Kamloops to Lake Louise
Continue on the Rocky Mountaineer with meals and local wine or beer as you take in the mountain views. Later you'll reach Lake Louise and check into your Lakeview Room at Fairmont Château Lake Louise for two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious cuisine on board Rocky Mountaineer), Dinner
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer continuation with gourmet meals
Landmarks/POIs Lake Louise - Day 5
Lake Louise
You'll start early to catch the sunrise over Lake Louise, watching the light turn the water gold and pink. A Mountain Adventure Guide takes you on a walk along the shore, sharing stories about how the lake was discovered and its history while you take photos. By midday, you're free to choose where you want to eat lunch, either at a French-Canadian Brasserie with lake views or a spot serving contemporary Canadian food.
- Meals
- Dinner (Scenic Freechoice Dining: French-Canadian Brasserie-style restaurant overlooking Lake Louise or contemporary Canadian cuisine at a stylish venue with attentive service)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Guided walk along Lake Louise shores with Mountain Adventure Guide
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Dinner at selected restaurant (French-Canadian Brasserie or contemporary Canadian cuisine)
Landmarks/POIs Lake Louise - Day 6
Banff
Travel to Banff and check into Fairmont Banff Springs for two nights. Meet a retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police member who'll share stories about the Mounties. Later, there's an intimate dinner concert with classical violin and cello performances.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Classical violin and cello dinner concert)
Included Activities
- Meeting with retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police member
- Classical violin and cello dinner concert
Landmarks/POIs Banff National Park - Day 7
Banff
You have choices for today in Banff National Park. Consider a helicopter flight over Three Sisters Peaks, a float trip on the Bow River, spa treatments, the Banff Gondola for views, or snowshoeing. There's also an optional dusk wildlife tour by golf cart to spot local animals.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flightseeing - 25-minute flight over Three Sisters Peaks
- Bow River float trip on oar-powered raft
- Fairmont Spa Banff Springs - Willow Stream Spa mineral pools
- Banff Gondola - Sulphur Mountain summit experience
- Snowshoeing on Top of the World (Early season only)
- Wildlife corridor exploration via golf cart at dusk
Landmarks/POIs Three Sisters Peaks Bow River Sulphur Mountain - Day 8
Banff to Jasper
Board an Ice Explorer and walk onto the Athabasca Glacier for a close look at the frozen landscape. From there, head to Jasper and check into Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Select dinner from Italian or steakhouse options included with your stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Scenic Freechoice Dining - Italian or steakhouse options)
Included Activities
- Athabasca Glacier Ice Explorer experience
- Scenic Freechoice Dining at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Athabasca Glacier Jasper National Park - Day 9
Jasper
Spend the day in Jasper National Park exploring its 11,000 square kilometers of wilderness. You can choose a Maligne Lake cruise, Athabasca River rafting, a Maligne Canyon tour, Harley Davidson sidecar ride, or snowshoeing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Maligne Lake cruise - 90-minute hosted cruise to Spirit Island
- Athabasca River rafting with experienced guide
- Maligne Canyon & Lakes Tour
- Harley Davidson Sidecar tour of Jasper National Park
- Snowshoeing through Jasper National Park wilderness (Early season only)
Landmarks/POIs Maligne Lake Spirit Island Athabasca River Maligne Canyon - Day 10
Jasper to Sun Peaks
Travel from Jasper to Sun Peaks, a busy ski resort village surrounded by forests, rivers, and lakes. Check into Sun Peaks Grand Hotel for one night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Sun Peaks - Day 11
Lillooet to Whistler
You'll travel through scenic landscapes past the Thompson and Fraser rivers on your way to Lillooet, a town with deep gold rush history. From there, continue on to the alpine resort of Whistler. In the afternoon, head to the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre to learn about the cultures and traditions of the Squamish and Lil'wat Nations. After that, you'll settle into your two-night stay at Fairmont Chateau Whistler.
Included Activities
- Visit Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
Landmarks/POIs Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre Blackcomb Mountain - Day 12
Whistler
Explore Whistler in the Coast Mountains with several options available. Choose from helicopter flights, zip lining, the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, a culinary tasting tour, a mountain adventure tour, or the Sea to Sky Gondola.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Whistler helicopter flightseeing - 12-minute flight
- Zip lining over Fitzsimmons Valley
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola - transfer between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains
- Whistler tasting tour - multi-course lunch at local restaurants with chocolate shop visit
- Mountain adventure tour of Whistler Blackcomb and surrounding valley
- Sea to Sky Gondola (Early season only) - journey to summit with ocean and mountain vistas
Landmarks/POIs Fitzsimmons Valley Peak 2 Peak Gondola Sea to Sky Gondola Howe Sound - Day 13
Whistler to Victoria
You'll cross the Georgia Strait by ferry to reach Victoria, where British colonial heritage shows in the elegant Victorian architecture and lush gardens throughout the city. Wander the charming streets at your own pace, then check in for your two-night stay at the iconic Fairmont Empress on the waterfront. During your time here, you'll have an exclusive session with black bear expert Michael Allen, who'll discuss these creatures and what makes them significant to the region.
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing Georgia Strait
- Scenic Enrich: Black bear expert session with Michael Allen
Landmarks/POIs Fairmont Empress - Day 14
Victoria
Spend time at Butchart Gardens walking through the flower displays and along winding pathways. In the afternoon, pick from whale watching, a scenic floatplane flight, or an 'Eat Like a Canadian' walking tour. By evening, join a celebratory farewell dinner with the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebratory farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Butchart Gardens visit
- Celebratory farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Whale watching cruise - boat or Zodiac search for orcas, seals and bald eagles
- Scenic floatplane flight - bird's eye view of Victoria and Vancouver Island
- 'Eat Like a Canadian' Walking Tour - discover authentic Canadian dishes with guided tour
Landmarks/POIs Butchart Gardens - Day 15
Victoria to Ottawa
After breakfast, fly to Ottawa and check into Fairmont Château Laurier, just steps from Parliament Hill, for two nights. You'll have time to settle in before the next part of your journey begins.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Rideau Canal Parliament Hill - Day 16
Ottawa
Take a guided tour of Ottawa to learn about its bilingual culture and history as a meeting point of rivers. Choose from a micro brewery tour, ByWard Market food tour, or a cooking class. Later, enjoy a progressive dinner experience across Ottawa's restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Progressive dining experience at city's most renowned restaurants)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Ottawa
- Progressive dining experience at renowned restaurants
Optional Activities
- Micro brewery tour - behind-the-scenes look at city's unique micro-breweries
- ByWard Market culinary tour - meet chefs, producers and artisans
- C'est Bon cooking class - hands-on cooking experience with local ingredients
Landmarks/POIs ByWard Market - Day 17
Ottawa to Quebec City
Visit Parc Oméga to see elk, bison, wolves, bears and foxes in natural surroundings. Then travel to Quebec City on the Saint Lawrence River, where you'll check into Fairmont Le Château Frontenac for two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Parc Oméga wildlife experience
Landmarks/POIs Parc Oméga Saint Lawrence River Vieux-Québec Place Royale - Day 18
Quebec City
Explore North America's only walled city on a guided tour, then visit the Huron-Wendat Museum. Pick from a walking tour through Old Quebec's cobblestone streets, a bike tour of Lower Town and Petit Champlain, or visit Montmorency Falls and the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of walled city
- Huron-Wendat Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Old Quebec guided walk - cobblestoned streets of North America's only walled city
- Lower town & Grand Market by bike - historic Petit Champlain district tour
- Montmorency Falls and Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré - natural beauty and oldest pilgrimage site in Canada
Landmarks/POIs Huron-Wendat Museum Vieux-Québec Petit Champlain Montmorency Falls Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré - Day 19
Quebec City to Montreal
Travel along Chemin du Roy toward Montreal, stopping at Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, famous for ice fishing. Experience maple sugaring at a Sugar Shack with traditional Québécois food and live music. Arrive in Montreal and check into Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth for two nights, then join a city tour exploring its cultures.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Québécois fare at Sugar Shack), Dinner
Included Activities
- Sugar Shack experience with traditional Québécois meal and live music
- Montreal city tour
Landmarks/POIs Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade - Day 20
Montreal
Explore Montreal's culture with options available. Take an authentic walking tour supporting local entrepreneurs, explore the city in a Cadillac convertible with local guides, or discover the RESO underground city on a guided walking tour learning about Montreal's architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beyond the market walking tour - local entrepreneurs, food, culture, history and art
- Cultural tour of Montreal via Cadillac - convertible with private narrated journey and local guides
- Montreal underground city tour - guided walking tour of RESO with culture, architecture and history
Landmarks/POIs RESO - Day 21
Montreal to Toronto
Head to Kingston, the gateway to the Thousand Islands region, and board a ship to cruise through this scenic area. After the cruise, arrive in Toronto and check into Fairmont Royal York for two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Thousand Islands cruise
Landmarks/POIs Kingston Thousand Islands - Day 22
Toronto
See Toronto's highlights on a city tour including views from the CN Tower. Step onto the glass floor and outdoor observation area for panoramic views of Lake Ontario. Later, take a relaxing harbor cruise to see the city from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Toronto
- CN Tower visit with glass floor and observation area
- Harbour cruise
Landmarks/POIs CN Tower Lake Ontario - Day 23
Toronto to Niagara Falls
Cruise to the base of Niagara Falls and feel the roar of the water as it cascades down. Have dinner at Table Rock Restaurant right next to the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, then watch the Niagara Parks Power Station light show. Check into Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa for one night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Memorable dinner at Table Rock Restaurant next to Canadian Horseshoe Falls)
Included Activities
- Niagara Falls boat cruise
- Dinner at Table Rock Restaurant overlooking Canadian Horseshoe Falls
- Niagara Parks Power Station light show
Landmarks/POIs Niagara Falls Canadian Horseshoe Falls Table Rock - Day 24
Niagara Falls to Lancaster
Cross into the United States and arrive in Lancaster, a city with historic charm and Amish heritage. Enjoy a traditional home-style Amish meal and check into Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional home-style Amish feast)
Included Activities
- Traditional Amish feast
Landmarks/POIs Lancaster - Day 25
Lancaster to Washington D.C.
Visit an authentic Amish farm to learn about their heritage, faith, and way of life. Travel to Washington D.C., where you'll check into Fairmont Washington D.C. for two nights and explore the neoclassical monuments, museums, and landmarks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Authentic Amish farm visit
Landmarks/POIs Capitol White House Supreme Court Kennedy Center - Day 26
Washington D.C.
Take a guided tour of Washington D.C. exploring its historical importance and influence. See famous memorials on the National Mall and visit Arlington Cemetery, including the Tomb of the Unknowns.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Washington D.C.
- National Mall memorials visit
- Arlington Cemetery visit including Tomb of the Unknowns
Landmarks/POIs National Mall Arlington Cemetery Tomb of the Unknowns - Day 27
Washington D.C. to New York City
Continue to New York City and check into New York Marriott Marquis for two nights. After dark, take a night bus tour to experience the sights and sounds of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- New York City night bus tour
Landmarks/POIs Times Square - Day 28
New York City
Join a culinary walking tour through the Lower East Side, exploring its immigrant and working-class heritage. Visit historic synagogues and eat from kosher-style delis and bakeries. This evening, see a Broadway production.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lower East Side culinary experience with kosher-style delis and bakeries), Dinner
Included Activities
- Lower East Side culinary walking tour
- Broadway show
Landmarks/POIs Lower East Side - Day 29
New York City
Your transcontinental journey ends today. Say goodbye to your new friends and depart, carrying memories of your adventure across Canada and the United States.
- Meals
- Breakfast
