Itinerary
- Day 1
Toronto
You'll arrive in Toronto and head to your hotel, where your Canadian adventure kicks off. Getting settled gives you time to freshen up before exploring the area around your accommodation.
- Day 2
Toronto
This morning starts with a welcome reception where you'll meet other guests and your tour director. After that, you'll take a sightseeing tour through Toronto to get a feel for the city's neighborhoods, architecture, and local character.
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception
- Sightseeing tour of Toronto
- Day 3
Niagara Falls
You'll head to Niagara Falls and board a boat cruise that takes you right up to the base of Horseshoe Falls. After dinner with views of the falls, you can visit the Illumination Tower where you'll project your own light display onto the water.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner overlooking Niagara Falls)
Included Activities
- Boat cruise to base of Horseshoe Falls
- Dinner overlooking Niagara Falls
- Illumination Tower visit with light display projection
Landmarks/POIs Niagara Falls Horseshoe Falls - Day 4
Thousand Islands
Today's boat cruise through the Thousand Islands shows you tiny islands dotted with castles and waterside homes along the St. Lawrence Seaway. Your guide shares details about the region's history as you drift past the scenery.
Included Activities
- Cruise through Thousand Islands of St. Lawrence Seaway
Landmarks/POIs Thousand Islands St. Lawrence Seaway - Day 5
Ottawa
A guided tour takes you through Ottawa's main sights, including Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore on your own, and optional activities are available if you want something more structured.
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Ottawa
- Parliament Hill visit
- Rideau Canal visit
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Tour - leisurely two-hour bicycle tour
- Canadian Museum of History Admission - First Peoples Hall and Canadian History Hall
- Rideau Canal Cruise - scenic cruise on brand-new electric vessel
- Vintage Biplane Experience - bird's-eye views of city, rivers and farmlands
- Canadian War Museum Admission - exhibitions on Canada's military history
Landmarks/POIs Parliament Hill Rideau Canal - Day 6
Ottawa to Quebec City
After breakfast, you'll travel toward Quebec City with a stop at Parc Oméga for a drive-through wildlife experience. You can spot moose, deer, and wolves from your vehicle, then continue on to Quebec City for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Drive-through wildlife experience at Parc Oméga
Landmarks/POIs Parc Oméga - Day 7
Quebec City
A guided tour walks you through historic Quebec City in the morning, then the afternoon is open for wandering around on your own. Later, you'll head to a traditional sugar shack for a Québécois dinner and maple syrup tasting in a wooden cabin.
- Meals
- Dinner (Hearty Québécois dinner with maple syrup sampling at traditional sugar shack)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Quebec City
- Maple Syrup Sugar Shack dinner experience with maple syrup sampling
Optional Activities
- Sightseeing River Cruise - cruise on St. Lawrence River
- Walking Tour of Old Quebec City
- Guided Tour of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
Landmarks/POIs Quebec City Fairmont Le Château Frontenac - Day 8
Quebec City to Montreal
You'll travel to Montreal and explore its art museums, galleries, and theaters throughout the day. You'll see Notre-Dame Basilica and other important buildings, then gather for a farewell dinner with fellow travelers this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Special Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Farewell Dinner in Montreal
Landmarks/POIs Notre-Dame Basilica - Day 9
Montreal to Vancouver
You'll fly from Montreal to Vancouver and transfer to your hotel in the city center. This evening brings a welcome reception where you'll meet your Western Canada tour director and the rest of your group.
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception
- Day 10
Vancouver
Your Vancouver sightseeing tour covers the Waterfront and historic Gastown, showing you the city's main areas. Optional activities like hop-on hop-off tours, mountain visits, or virtual flight experiences are available if you want to do more.
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Vancouver - Waterfront and Gastown
Optional Activities
- Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing - self-guided bus tour
- Grouse Mountain Admission - views, bear refuge and scenic walk
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Admission - 70 metres above Capilano River
- Flyover Canada Experience - virtual flight simulator
Landmarks/POIs Waterfront Gastown Grouse Mountain Capilano Suspension Bridge - Day 11
Vancouver to Kamloops
You'll board the Rocky Mountaineer train with large panoramic windows for an all-day journey. The route takes you through Fraser Valley, past the Coast Mountains and Fraser Canyon, with the day ending in Kamloops.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train journey - SilverLeaf Service
Landmarks/POIs Fraser Valley Coast Mountains Fraser Canyon - Day 12
Kamloops to Jasper
Your second day on the Rocky Mountaineer continues following the North Thompson River through rolling terrain. You'll climb through the Monashee Mountains, pass Pyramid Falls and the Alberta Icefields, see Mount Robson, and cross Yellowhead Pass before reaching Jasper.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train journey - SilverLeaf Service
Landmarks/POIs North Thompson River Monashee Mountains Pyramid Falls Alberta Icefields Mount Robson Yellowhead Pass Jasper National Park - Day 13
Jasper to Banff
In Jasper, you'll walk through Maligne Canyon's deep rocky ravines. Later, you'll drive the scenic Icefields Parkway and ride an Ice Explorer onto Athabasca Glacier, then head to Banff for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Maligne Canyon
- Icefields Parkway travel
- Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier
Landmarks/POIs Maligne Canyon Icefields Parkway Athabasca Glacier Columbia Icefield - Day 14
Banff
You'll have the day to explore Banff at your own pace with optional activities like heli-flights, river floats, or wildlife tours. This evening includes a western-style wagon ride along Bow River with lassoing, horseshoes, and a BBQ dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Steak-fry dinner at BBQ cookout on Bow River)
Included Activities
- BBQ on the Bow River - wagon ride with western-style activities and steak-fry dinner
Optional Activities
- Heli-Flightseeing - Spray Valley and Goat Range tour
- Bow River Float Trip - relaxing float with wildlife spotting
- Local Lakes and Gems Tour - small-group tour to Johnson Lake, Two Jack Lake and Lake Minnewanka
- Evening Golf Course Cart Tour - guided tour of Fairmont Banff Springs golf course
- Banff Gondola - ascend Sulphur Mountain with boardwalk stroll
- River Explorer Canoe Tour - Voyageur Canoe paddling on Bow River
Landmarks/POIs Bow River Sulphur Mountain Johnson Lake Two Jack Lake Lake Minnewanka Fairmont Banff Springs - Day 15
Banff to Emerald Lake
You'll leave Banff and visit Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, which is known as the 'Jewel of the Rockies'. From there, you'll head to Emerald Lake Lodge for an overnight stay in Yoho National Park with views of the secluded lake.
Included Activities
- Visit to Moraine Lake (season permitting)
- Visit to Lake Louise
- Overnight stay at Emerald Lake Lodge
Landmarks/POIs Moraine Lake Lake Louise Emerald Lake Yoho National Park - Day 16
Emerald Lake to Kelowna
You'll descend through Yoho National Park toward Kelowna, a lakeside city surrounded by mountains. You'll settle into Manteo at Eldorado Resort on the shore and have dinner with water views over Okanagan Lake.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with views of Okanagan Lake)
Included Activities
- Dinner with views of Okanagan Lake
Landmarks/POIs Yoho National Park Okanagan Lake - Day 17
Kelowna to Whistler
Today's drive takes you through the vast Cariboo region before arriving in Whistler, the famous alpine resort town. You'll have time to explore both cultural attractions and outdoor activities in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Whistler - Day 18
Whistler to Victoria
You'll head south on the Sea-to-Sky Highway with views of coastal and mountainous terrain. A ferry crossing takes you across Georgia Strait before you arrive in the charming city of Victoria.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel along Sea-to-Sky Highway
- Ferry ride across Georgia Strait
Landmarks/POIs Sea-to-Sky Highway Georgia Strait - Day 19
Victoria
You'll explore Victoria on your own with optional activities like whale-watching or horse-drawn carriage tours available. This evening brings a special farewell dinner at The Butchart Gardens in the original family residence.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner in original Butchart family residence)
Included Activities
- Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens
Optional Activities
- Whale-Watching Tour - choice of Zodiac or luxury motor yacht
- Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour - through Victoria including James Bay, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria's oldest church and Thunderbird Park
Landmarks/POIs The Butchart Gardens James Bay Beacon Hill Park Thunderbird Park - Day 20
Victoria to Vancouver (Cruise Embarkation)
You'll transfer to Vancouver to board your Holland America Line cruise ship. After settling into your cabin and checking out the ship's facilities, you'll have dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to Vancouver
- Board Holland America Line Nieuw Amsterdam or Westerdam
- Guaranteed Ocean View Stateroom
- Day 21
Cruise: At Sea
You'll have a full day at sea cruising through the Inside Passage with dramatic rocky headlands and icy waters. You can explore the ship's facilities or relax in one of the onboard lounges.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day cruise through Inside Passage
Landmarks/POIs Inside Passage - Day 22
Cruise: Ketchikan, Alaska
You'll arrive in Ketchikan, known as the salmon capital. You'll have free time to walk around this scenic town and learn about Alaskan Native cultures, or join an optional walking tour or visit Saxman Native Village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Ketchikan
- Saxman Native Village visit - Tlingit culture and totem pole collection
Landmarks/POIs Ketchikan Saxman Native Village - Day 23
Cruise: Juneau, Alaska
You'll dock in Juneau, Alaska's capital, where dramatic glacial landscapes and gold rush history are all around. You can browse the shops or join optional activities like dog sled rides on glaciers, salmon cooking, or gold panning.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Dog sled ride over glacier
- Salmon cooked over open fire
- Gold panning experience
Landmarks/POIs Juneau - Day 24
Cruise: Skagway, Alaska
You'll arrive at Skagway, a frontier town at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. The town celebrates its gold rush past with historic stores and saloons, and you can explore it at your own pace or join optional activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Gold prospecting learning experience
- Local wildlife viewing
Landmarks/POIs Skagway - Day 25
Cruise: Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
You'll wake to Glacier Bay National Park with its towering ice rivers, rugged coastlines, and fjords. Local rangers on board share information about the park's geology and the wildlife you'll see throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Glacier Bay National Park
- Ranger presentations on geology and wildlife
Landmarks/POIs Glacier Bay National Park - Day 26
Cruise: College Fjord, Alaska
The ship cruises north into Gulf of Alaska waters toward College Fjord. You'll see massive glaciers and towering ice formations with snow-dusted mountains reflecting in calm waters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Gulf of Alaska
- College Fjord scenic viewing
Landmarks/POIs Gulf of Alaska College Fjord - Day 27
Whittier to Anchorage
You'll disembark in Whittier and travel to Anchorage. A stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center lets you feed resident moose and learn about their behavior and wild counterparts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center visit - moose encounter with feeding opportunity
Landmarks/POIs Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - Day 28
Anchorage to Denali
You'll board the McKinley Explorer train to Denali with expansive glass-domed windows offering 360-degree views. The route passes through pristine Alaskan wilderness, Hurricane Gulch, Broad Pass, and offers views of Denali itself.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- McKinley Explorer train journey to Denali
Landmarks/POIs Hurricane Gulch Broad Pass Denali - Day 29
Denali
You'll start with a special experience exploring Denali National Park's tundra with a local ranger. You'll look for moose, caribou, grizzly bears, and wolves. The afternoon and evening are free at Holland America Denali Lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tundra Wilderness Tour - guided tour of Denali National Park with local ranger and school bus transport
Optional Activities
- Ranger talks at Denali Square
Landmarks/POIs Denali National Park - Day 30
Denali to Fairbanks
You'll depart Denali for Fairbanks and enjoy a scenic cruise along the Chena River aboard a historic sternwheeler. You'll see lush landscapes and spot local wildlife from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Chena River cruise aboard historic sternwheeler
Landmarks/POIs Chena River - Day 31
Fairbanks
You'll head to the airport for your return flight home, concluding your Alaska and Canada journey.
