Itinerary
- Day 1
Vancouver
You'll arrive in Vancouver, the city that sits between the mountains and Pacific Ocean. After checking into the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver for two nights, there's a welcome dinner to kick things off and celebrate the start of your trip.
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Landmarks Stanley Park 
- Day 2
Vancouver
This morning you get early access to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, which is exclusive for guests like you. You'll walk across the swaying bridge high above the forest canopy. Later in the day, a city sightseeing tour takes you through Vancouver's neighborhoods and landmarks, so you'll see the vibrant cultural attractions the city has to offer.
Included Activities
- Early morning access to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
- City sightseeing tour of Vancouver
Landmarks Capilano Suspension Bridge Park - Day 3
Vancouver to Kamloops
You board the Rocky Mountaineer for a luxurious rail journey through the Canadian Rockies. Traveling in a GoldLeaf Service glass-dome carriage, you'll pass through mountain passes and dramatic canyons. That night you stay at a hotel in Kamloops that Rocky Mountaineer selected for the journey.
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in GoldLeaf Service glass-dome carriage through the Canadian Rockies
Landmarks Canadian Rockies - Day 4
Kamloops to Lake Louise
The Rocky Mountaineer journey continues with delicious meals paired with local wine or beer as you take in the scenery. By late afternoon, you arrive at Lake Louise and check into your Lakeview Room at Fairmont Château Lake Louise for two nights.
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer onboard meals with local wine or beer
- Scenic rail journey through the Canadian Rockies
Landmarks Lake Louise 
- Day 5
Lake Louise
At Lake Louise you have options for the day. You can wake early to catch the sunrise painting the mountains and glacier in gold and pink, or just take it easy and relax. Dinner features your choice of Scenic Freechoice restaurants, from a French-Canadian brasserie overlooking the lake to contemporary Canadian cuisine.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice Dining at selected restaurants at Fairmont Château Lake Louise
Optional Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Lake Louise
Landmarks Lake Louise - Day 6
Lake Louise to Banff
You head to Banff, a mountain town in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. After checking into Fairmont Banff Springs for two nights, you meet a retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police member who shares insights about the Mounties. The evening brings an intimate dinner concert with classical violin and cello.
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Meeting with retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police member
- Scenic Enrich: Exclusive intimate dinner concert with classical violin and cello duet
Landmarks Banff National Park - Day 7
Banff
Banff National Park offers activities that match your energy level and interests. You might take a helicopter flight, go on a river cruise, or visit the spa. As dusk falls, you join a wildlife corridor exploration by golf cart to see local wildlife and the views that come with it.
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Dusk wildlife corridor exploration via golf cart in Banff National Park
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flightseeing: 25-minute flight over Three Sisters Peaks
- Bow River float trip: oar-powered raft cruise along Bow River
- Fairmont Spa Banff Springs: Willow Stream Spa with mineral pools
- Banff Gondola: gondola to top of Sulphur Mountain
- Snowshoeing on Top of the World (Early season only)
Landmarks Three Sisters Peaks Bow River Sulphur Mountain - Day 8
Banff to Jasper
An Ice Explorer takes you onto the Athabasca Glacier, where you'll see this ancient frozen landscape up close. Later you head to Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge nestled in the Jasper wilderness. For dinner you pick from several included restaurants at the hotel.
Included Activities
- Ice Explorer experience on Athabasca Glacier
- Scenic Freechoice Dining at selected restaurants at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Landmarks Athabasca Glacier Jasper National Park 
- Day 9
Jasper
In Jasper, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies at roughly 11,000 square kilometers, you have options to choose from based on your interests. Various Scenic Freechoice experiences let you explore the park your way according to what appeals to you.
Optional Activities
- Maligne Lake cruise: 90-minute hosted cruise to Spirit Island
- Athabasca River rafting with experienced guide
- Maligne Canyon & Lakes Tour: scenic drive through Jasper's lake area
- Harley Davidson Sidecar tour: chauffeured motorcycle sidecar tour of Jasper National Park
- Snowshoeing (Early season only): guided exploration through pristine wilderness
Landmarks Maligne Lake Spirit Island Athabasca River Maligne Canyon - Day 10
Jasper to Sun Peaks
You travel to Sun Peaks, a ski resort village in British Columbia surrounded by forests, rivers, and lakes. This outdoor destination offers both adventure and relaxation year-round. You overnight at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel.
Landmarks Sun Peaks Resort - Day 11
Sun Peaks to Whistler
The journey takes you through scenic landscapes past the Thompson and Fraser rivers to Lillooet, a town with gold rush history. From there you continue to Whistler and check into Fairmont Chateau Whistler at the base of Blackcomb Mountain for two nights. You'll meet black bear expert Michael Allen for a session about these creatures.
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Session with black bear expert Michael Allen
Landmarks Lillooet Whistler Blackcomb Mountains - Day 12
Whistler
Whistler in the Coast Mountains offers alpine scenery and a vibrant village atmosphere. You can choose from activities like helicopter flights and zip lining, or go for quieter options like gondola rides and food tours based on what sounds good to you.
Optional Activities
- Whistler helicopter flightseeing: 12-minute flight with awe-inspiring views
- Zip lining over Fitzsimmons Valley between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola: travel by gondola or chairlift with transfer between mountains
- Whistler tasting tour: multi-course lunch with visits to local eating spots and chocolate shop
- Mountain adventure tour: mountain sightseeing tour of Whistler Blackcomb and surrounding valley
- Sea to Sky Gondola (Early season only): journey to summit with ocean and mountain vistas
Landmarks Fitzsimmons Valley Peak 2 Peak Gondola Sea to Sky Gondola - Day 13
Whistler to Victoria
This morning you visit the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre to learn about the cultures of two Nations. Then you take a ferry across the Georgia Strait to Victoria and explore the city's Victorian architecture and gardens. After checking into the Fairmont Empress for two nights on the waterfront, you're right in the heart of things.
Included Activities
- Visit to Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
- Georgia Strait ferry crossing to Victoria
Landmarks Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre Georgia Strait - Day 14
Victoria
At Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island, you wander through flowerbeds, ponds, and pathways with botanical displays throughout. This afternoon you can pick from several Scenic Freechoice activities to explore the region. This evening brings a farewell dinner with your tour director and fellow travelers to wrap up your time here.
Included Activities
- Visit to Butchart Gardens
- Celebratory farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Whale watching: cruise on boat or Zodiac to 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: guided tour sampling Canadian favourites like poutine and maple syrup
Landmarks Butchart Gardens - Day 15
Victoria to Alaska Cruise
You board Holland America Line's MS Koningsdam for a seven-night Alaskan cruise. After settling into your Verandah Stateroom, watch for humpback whales or bald eagles as the ship sets sail northward.
Included Activities
- Seven-night Alaska cruise on Holland America Line's MS Koningsdam
- Day 16
Alaska Cruise
Today is a relaxation day on the ship as you cruise north. You can read, visit the spa, or check out the various restaurants and lounges while heading toward Alaska.
Optional Activities
- Spa services on board MS Koningsdam
- Dining and entertainment options on board
- Day 17
Juneau, Alaska
You explore Juneau, Alaska's state capital, which you can only reach by air or sea. The city blends gold rush history with indigenous Tlingit heritage, glacier views, and a vibrant arts scene with stories around every corner.
Landmarks Juneau - Day 18
Skagway, Alaska
Skagway takes you back to the Klondike Gold Rush era with preserved shop facades and wooden boardwalks. Walking through the streets, you'll see reminders of fortune seekers and their adventures from those historical days.
Landmarks Skagway - Day 19
Glacier Bay, Alaska
You cruise past the dramatic ice walls of Glacier Bay with a hot chocolate in hand to stay warm. Towering glaciers create a dazzling natural display as you pass through one of Alaska's most iconic areas, and the frozen wilderness brings a sense of calm.
Landmarks Glacier Bay - Day 20
Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan, your last Alaskan stop, is known as the salmon capital of the world. You'll see the mix of native heritage and a thriving fishing community here, and you can try local specialties while experiencing the coastal culture.
Landmarks Ketchikan - Day 21
Alaska Cruise
On your final cruise day sailing south, you unwind and reflect on the places you've seen and the memories from your Alaskan adventure throughout the journey.
- Day 22
Alaska to Ottawa
After leaving the cruise, you fly to Ottawa and check into the Fairmont Château Laurier, just steps from Parliament Hill. The hotel sets the stage for exploring Canada and the USA's history and culture over your two-night stay.
Landmarks Parliament Hill - Day 23
Ottawa
Breakfast starts the day, then a guided tour shows you Ottawa's bilingual culture and its position at the meeting point of several rivers. For the afternoon you choose from various activities, and tonight you have a progressive dining experience at the city's top restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Welcome breakfast)
Included Activities
- Welcome breakfast
- Guided city tour of Ottawa
- Scenic Enrich: Progressive dining experience at Ottawa's most renowned restaurants
Optional Activities
- Micro brewery tour: behind-the-scenes look at the city's unique micro-breweries
- ByWard Market culinary tour: meet chefs, producers and artisans at the local market
- C'est Bon cooking class: hands-on cooking class with local ingredients
Landmarks ByWard Market - Day 24
Ottawa to Quebec City
At Parc Oméga you see elk, bison, wolves, bears, and foxes in their natural environment on a Scenic Enrich experience. Then you travel to Quebec City on the Saint Lawrence River and check into Fairmont Le Château Frontenac for two nights, the world's most photographed hotel.
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Parc Oméga wildlife experience
Landmarks Parc Oméga Quebec City Saint Lawrence River - Day 25
Quebec City
A guided tour covers the unique architecture of North America's only walled city. You also explore the Huron-Wendat Museum dedicated to indigenous heritage. Later you pick from Scenic Freechoice options like cobblestoned street walks, bike tours through neighborhoods, or trips to Montmorency Falls and Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of walled city of Quebec City
- Guided tour of Huron-Wendat Museum
Optional Activities
- Old Quebec guided walk: walking tour through cobblestoned streets of the walled city
- Lower town & Grand Market by bike: bike tour through Petit Champlain district
- Montmorency Falls and Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré: natural beauty and pilgrimage site visit
Landmarks Vieux-Québec (Old Quebec) Huron-Wendat Museum Montmorency Falls Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré - Day 26
Quebec City to Montreal
You travel along Chemin du Roy between Quebec City and Montreal, passing through Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, the world capital of ice fishing. At a local sugar shack you learn about maple sugaring traditions and eat traditional Québécois food with live music. After arriving in Montreal, a city tour shows you charming streets and landmarks before checking into Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth for two nights.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Québécois fare at a local Sugar Shack with live music)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Maple syrup production learning and traditional Québécois dining at Sugar Shack with live music
- City tour of Montreal
Landmarks Chemin du Roy Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade 
- Day 27
Montreal
Montreal offers choices for exploring the city and Canadian culture. Walk through local neighborhoods with authentic tours, take a cultural tour in a Cadillac convertible, or explore the underground RESO city on a guided route based on what interests you.
Optional Activities
- Beyond the market walking tour: authentic tour of Montreal with local guides showcasing food, culture, history and art
- Cultural tour of Montreal via Cadillac: private narrated journey with local guides in a convertible
- Montreal underground city tour: guided walking tour of RESO exploring culture, architecture and history
Landmarks RESO Underground City - Day 28
Montreal to Toronto
You travel to Kingston, gateway to the Thousand Islands, and board a ship for a cruise through this picturesque region of Eastern Canada. Continuing to Toronto, you check into Fairmont Royal York, a historic hotel that hosted royals and presidents, for a two-night stay.
Included Activities
- Ship cruise through Thousand Islands region
Landmarks Kingston Thousand Islands 
- Day 29
Toronto
A city tour covers Toronto's highlights including views from the CN Tower, where you step onto the glass floor and outdoor observation area. You'll also do a harbor cruise to see the city from the water and get a different perspective on the bustling metropolis.
Included Activities
- City tour of Toronto
- CN Tower visit including glass floor and outdoor observation area
- Harbour cruise of Toronto
Landmarks CN Tower Lake Ontario - Day 30
Toronto to Niagara Falls
You cruise to the base of Niagara Falls and hear the roaring waters. Dinner at Table Rock Restaurant puts you right next to the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Later you see the Niagara Parks Power Station light show before heading to your Fallsview Room at Niagara Falls Marriott, where you'll have views of the falls overnight.
- Meals
- Dinner (Memorable dinner at Table Rock Restaurant next to Canadian Horseshoe Falls)
Included Activities
- Cruise to base of Niagara Falls
- Dinner at Table Rock Restaurant next to Canadian Horseshoe Falls
- Niagara Parks Power Station sight and sound night show
Landmarks Niagara Falls Canadian Horseshoe Falls Table Rock Restaurant - Day 31
Niagara Falls to Toronto
Your trip ends with a transfer to Toronto for your onward or home flight. You say goodbye to your new friends with wonderful memories from your Canadian and Alaskan adventure.
