Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Toronto
You'll arrive in Toronto and get picked up at the airport for your transfer to the hotel. Take time to settle in and rest after traveling.
- Day 2
Toronto
There's a Welcome Reception this evening to meet other travelers and your Tour Director. During the day, you'll take a guided sightseeing tour through Toronto, seeing the city's different neighborhoods and cultural areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception
- Guided sightseeing tour of Toronto
- Day 3
Niagara Falls
Head out on a boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls (raincoats are provided). After that, you'll have dinner overlooking the falls, then visit the Illumination Tower where you can project your own light display onto the falls.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner overlooking Niagara Falls)
Included Activities
- Boat cruise to Horseshoe Falls
- Dinner overlooking Niagara Falls
- Illumination Tower visit with exclusive light display experience
Landmarks/POIs Horseshoe Falls - Day 4
Thousand Islands
You'll cruise through the Thousand Islands on the St. Lawrence Seaway, passing by small islands, castles, and waterfront estates with fascinating histories from the pirate and bootlegger eras.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cruise through Thousand Islands of St. Lawrence Seaway
Landmarks/POIs Thousand Islands - Day 5
Ottawa
Take a guided tour of Ottawa that includes Parliament Hill and the historic Rideau Canal. The afternoon is free to do what you like, or you can join optional activities like a bike tour, museum visits, scenic cruises, or even a biplane flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Ottawa
- Visit to Parliament Hill
- Visit to Rideau Canal
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Tour - two-hour leisurely bicycle tour through Canada's capital
- Canadian Museum of History Admission - explore First Peoples Hall and Canadian History Hall
- Rideau Canal Cruise - scenic cruise on the largest electric passenger vessel in North America
- Vintage Biplane Experience - bird's-eye views and panoramic vistas of city, river systems and farmlands
- Canadian War Museum Admission - explore Canada's military history with artefacts, artworks and interactive presentations
Landmarks/POIs Parliament Hill Rideau Canal - Day 6
Ottawa to Quebec City
After breakfast, you'll travel to Quebec City with a stop at Parc Omega for a drive-through wildlife experience where you'll see moose, deer, wolves and other animals in their natural habitat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive-through experience at Parc Oméga
Landmarks/POIs Parc Oméga - Day 7
Quebec City
Join a guided tour of Quebec City's historic areas. Spend your afternoon exploring on your own, then head to a traditional sugar shack for dinner featuring Québécois food and a maple syrup tasting where they show you how it's made.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hearty Québécois dinner at traditional sugar shack with maple syrup tasting)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Quebec City
- Maple Syrup Sugar Shack dinner and experience - hearty Québécois dinner in traditional sugar shack with maple syrup sampling and learning about production
Optional Activities
- Sightseeing River Cruise - cruise on St. Lawrence River to see historic towns and inlets
- Walking Tour of Old Quebec City - explore North America's only walled city with guide
- Guided Tour of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac - tour of iconic hotel with famous characters, historical events and architectural development
Landmarks/POIs Old Quebec City Fairmont Le Château Frontenac - Day 8
Quebec City to Montreal
After breakfast, travel to Montreal to experience its arts and culture scene with museums, galleries, and theaters. You'll see landmarks like Notre-Dame Basilica and explore parks. Tonight there's a Farewell Dinner with your travel group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner with fellow travelers)
Included Activities
- Farewell Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Notre-Dame Basilica - Day 9
Montreal to Victoria
Fly from Montreal to Victoria, British Columbia (your flight isn't included). Once you arrive, you'll have free time to explore the elegant capital at your own pace.
- Day 10
Victoria
You have free time during the day to see Victoria. Tonight, there's a Welcome Reception where you'll meet your Western Canada Tour Director and other travelers on this part of the tour.
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception
- Day 11
Victoria
Start with a brief orientation tour of Victoria, then visit Butchart Gardens. You'll walk through 55 acres of gardens including the Sunken Garden, Japanese Garden and Italian Garden with lots of flowers and plants. The afternoon is yours to explore or try optional activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Victoria
- Visit to Butchart Gardens
Optional Activities
- Whale-Watching Cruise - choose between Zodiac or luxury motor yacht to spot whales, sea lions and marine wildlife in their natural habitat
- Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour - traditional tour through Victoria including James Bay district, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria's oldest church and Thunderbird Park with First Nations totem poles
- Seaplane Flightseeing - 20-minute flight with stunning views of Victoria, Strait of Juan de Fuca and Olympic Mountains
Landmarks/POIs Butchart Gardens Beacon Hill Park Thunderbird Park - Day 12
Victoria to Whistler
Drive to Chemainus and board a ferry across the Georgia Strait to Horseshoe Bay. Then travel along the Sea to Sky Highway with a stop at Shannon Falls before reaching Whistler. In the evening, there's a cultural dining experience at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre with First Nations-inspired food and a performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional First Nations-inspired meal at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre with cultural performance)
Included Activities
- Ferry across Georgia Strait
- Journey along Sea to Sky Highway
- Stop at Shannon Falls
- Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre dinner - traditional First Nations-inspired menu with cultural performance and stories of ancient traditions
Landmarks/POIs Shannon Falls Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre - Day 13
Whistler
Spend the day in Whistler doing what interests you. There are optional activities available like riding the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, forest canopy treks, zip-lining, helicopter tours, mountain jeep adventures, or exploring by e-bike.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola - 4.4-kilometre journey on the world's longest and highest gondola spanning Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Peak
- Tree Trek - bird's-eye perspective of ancient forest from suspension bridges and treetop platforms
- Zip Trek - soar above British Columbia's rugged terrain on a high-flying adventure
- Heli-Flightseeing - helicopter flight with aerial views of Peak 2 Peak Gondola and surrounding scenery
- Mountain Jeep Tour - exciting tour through surrounds of Blackcomb Peak
- E-Bike Explorer - explore Whistler by e-bike through lush green landscapes and mountains
Landmarks/POIs Whistler Mountain Blackcomb Peak - Day 14
Whistler to Sun Peaks
Leave early and drive through the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, passing through Lillooet, a historic gold rush town. You'll travel east to Kamloops following the North Thompson River and passing through the Monashee Mountains. Arrive in Sun Peaks for a relaxing dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel through Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
- Stop in Lillooet
Landmarks/POIs Lillooet Mount Robson - Day 15
Sun Peaks to Jasper
Follow the Yellowhead Highway toward Jasper National Park with a stop in Blue River for a river safari through Grizzly Bear Valley where you'll see wildlife, cruise glacier-fed rivers and lakes, and view waterfalls. Pass Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, before getting to Jasper.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Blue River Safari - river safari to Grizzly Bear Valley with active native wildlife viewing, glacier-fed river and lake cruises, forest and waterfall views
Landmarks/POIs Jasper National Park Grizzly Bear Valley Mount Robson - Day 16
Jasper
You can explore Jasper National Park or take it easy. Optional adventures include a Harley-Davidson sidecar tour, river rafting, evening wildlife discovery, valley touring, or riding the Jasper SkyTram. In the evening, have dinner with your travel group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Dinner with fellow travelers
Optional Activities
- Harley-Davidson Sidecar Tour - chauffeured motorcycle sidecar tour through stunning Jasper wilderness
- Athabasca River Rafting - licensed guide-led rafting experience over small rapids
- Evening Wildlife Discovery - evening tour to spot elk, deer, coyotes, moose and mountain goats
- Maligne Valley Tour - travel through Maligne Valley to Maligne Lake with spring hike or summer cruise to Spirit Island
- Jasper SkyTram - peak attraction providing memorable views of Athabasca Valley and Jasper National Park
Landmarks/POIs Jasper National Park Athabasca River Maligne Lake Spirit Island - Day 17
Jasper to Lake Louise
Travel along the Icefields Parkway, which is considered one of the world's most scenic highways. Stop at Columbia Icefield for an Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier. Continue to Lake Louise and stay at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise with views of mountains and turquoise water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel on Icefields Parkway
- Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier
Landmarks/POIs Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier Lake Louise - Day 18
Lake Louise to Banff
Head to Moraine Lake with its glacier-fed turquoise waters (depending on the season), then continue to Banff. When you arrive, take a guided tour of this charming alpine town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Moraine Lake
- Guided sightseeing tour of Banff
Landmarks/POIs Moraine Lake - Day 19
Banff
Spend the day in Banff exploring at your own pace. Optional activities include helicopter tours, river float trips, exploring hidden lakes, golf cart tours of the famous course, Banff Gondola rides, or canoeing on the Bow River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Heli-Flightseeing - helicopter tour to Spray Valley and Goat Range spine
- Bow River Float Trip - relaxing float trip down Bow River with wildlife spotting, suitable for most fitness levels
- Local Lakes and Gems Tour - exclusive small-group tour to discover hidden gems including Johnson Lake, Two Jack Lake and Lake Minnewanka
- Golf Cart Tour - guided tour of Stanley Thompson-designed Fairmont Banff Springs golf course with local history
- Banff Gondola Ride - ride to Sulphur Mountain summit for incredible regional views
- River Explorer Tour - Voyageur Canoe paddle on Bow River with guide stories and natural beauty
Landmarks/POIs Spray Valley Johnson Lake Two Jack Lake Lake Minnewanka Fairmont Banff Springs Sulphur Mountain Bow River - Day 20
Banff to Kamloops
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train and settle into your SilverLeaf carriage with large panoramic windows. Travel through the historic Spiral Tunnels and striking Kicking Horse Canyon, arriving in Kamloops late afternoon. Check into your hotel, explore, and have dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train journey in SilverLeaf Service
- Travel through Spiral Tunnels
- Travel through Kicking Horse Canyon
Landmarks/POIs Spiral Tunnels Kicking Horse Canyon - Day 21
Kamloops to Vancouver
Continue on the Rocky Mountaineer heading west toward the Pacific Ocean. You'll see Fraser Canyon, Coast Mountains and Fraser Valley from your seat. Late afternoon, arrive in Vancouver for a two-night stay. Check into your centrally located hotel and have free time to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train journey in SilverLeaf Service
Landmarks/POIs Fraser Canyon Coast Mountains Fraser Valley - Day 22
Vancouver
Start with breakfast, then go bear viewing at Grouse Mountain. Later, take a sightseeing tour of Vancouver through areas like Gastown and Granville Island. There are optional experiences available if you want to explore more. Tonight, there's a special Farewell Dinner with your group.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with bear viewing at Grouse Mountain), Dinner (Farewell Dinner with fellow guests)
Included Activities
- Breakfast with the Bears at Grouse Mountain - early access to wilderness sanctuary to view resident grizzly bears, then breakfast
- Guided sightseeing tour of Vancouver including Gastown and Granville Island
- Farewell Dinner with fellow guests
Optional Activities
- Hop-On, Hop-Off City Tour - self-guided bus tour of Vancouver at your own pace
- Capilano Suspension Bridge - walk across bridge 70 metres above Capilano River
- Flyover Canada Experience - breathtaking virtual flight simulator experience of Canada's incredible sights
Landmarks/POIs Grouse Mountain Gastown Granville Island Capilano Suspension Bridge - Day 23
Departure from Vancouver
After breakfast, your tour wraps up. You'll transfer to Vancouver Airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
