The Canadian
2009
From Vancouver
9 Days / 8 Nights
Day 1 Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver and transfer independently (not included) to your
hotel.
Overnight: Vancouver
Day 2 Via Rail
Transfer independently to
the Vancouver Pacific Central Station (transfer not included) and board
VIA Rail’s “Canadian” for your overnight journey through the Rockies to the resort town of Jasper. Leaving Vancouver you will head east through the lush Fraser Valley with its abundant orchards and huge dairy farms. Follow the Fraser River
to the Fraser Canyon and the mighty Hell’s Gate. Other points of interest will include
Suicide Rapids in the North Thompson Canyon and the
Cisco Tunnels above the Fraser River.
Dinner is included onboard the train this evening. Overnight onboard VIA
Rail.
Day 3 Jasper
You will travel between the
Monashee and Caribou mountain ranges before ending your train journey in the
resort town of Jasper. Breakfast & Lunch is included onboard the train. Upon arrival at the Jasper train station, transfer
to your hotel. (transfer included) Overnight Jasper.
Day 4 Jasper
Your morning excursion will begin along the Mighty Athabasca Canadian
Heritage River, learning about David Thompson and the valley ecosystem. Travel
above Maligne Canyon, with its narrow gorge and limestone walls created by
10,000 years of water flow. On your adventure to Maligne Lake, the largest
natural lake in the Canadian Rockies, you may see a variety of mountain
wildlife.
Overnight: Jasper
Day 5 VIA
Rail
This morning, transfer to the Jasper
train station (transfer
included) to board VIA Rail’s “Canadian.” This afternoon, you leave the
peaceful mountain town of Jasper. Your destination is Toronto, the economic centre of Canada. Dinner
is included this evening onboard the train.
Over-night onboard VIA Rail.
Day 6 VIA
Rail
Today, continue traveling across the Great Central Plains of Canada, through Winnipeg to rugged Northern Ontario. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner are included onboard the train today.
Overnight onboard VIA
Rail.
Day 7 VIA
Rail
Today, continue traveling across the Great Central Plains of
Canada, through Winnipeg to rugged Northern Ontario. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner are included onboard the train today.
Overnight onboard VIA
Rail.
Day 8 Toronto
This morning, arrive in Toronto, home of the Toronto Blue Jays – World Series
Champions two years in a row.
Transfer (included) to your selected hotel. Breakfast is included onboard the
train.
Overnight in Toronto.
Day 9 Toronto
Transfer from your hotel to Pearson International Airport (not
included) for your homeward or onward
flight.
Tour Includes:
- Visit Vancouver,
Jasper and Toronto
- Hotel
accommodations including provisional taxes for 4 nights
- Sleeping
accommodations onboard VIA Rail for 3 nights
- Taxi transfer to
the Vancouver Train Station
- Guided excursion of
Jasper
- Transfers between
jasper train station and hotel
- VIA Rail’s
“Canadian” Silver & Blue service Vancouver to Toronto
- 2 Breakfasts, 3
lunches and 3 dinners onboard VIA Rail
- Luggage handling at
hotels
- National Park Fees
Departure Dates 2009
Thursday, Saturday
May 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
June 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
July 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
August 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
September 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
October 1, 3, 8, 10, 15
Via Rail Boarding Time
Vancouver 7:30pm
Jasper 4:30pm
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Rates Per Person-US
Dollars
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Twin
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Single
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Triple
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Moderate Program
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May 2-May 16
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$2350.00
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$2854.00
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$2226.00
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May21-August 27
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$2997.00
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$3627.00
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$2830.00
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August 29-October 1
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$3544.00
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$4176.00
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$3375.00
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October 3-October 15
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$3418.00
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$3919.00
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$3291.00
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Deluxe Program
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May 2-May 16
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$3210.00
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$4065.00
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$3058.00
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May 21-June 27
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$4165.00
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$5306.00
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$3915.00
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July2-August 27
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$4186.00
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$5350.00
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$3929.00
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August 29-October 1
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$4887.00
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$6052.00
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$4631.00
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October 3-October 15
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$4462.00
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$5202.00
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$4347.00
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City
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Moderate Accommodations
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Deluxe Accommodations
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Vancouver
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Pacific Palisades
Deluxe Room
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Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Room
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VIA Rail
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Upper/Lower Berth
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Bedroom/Roomette
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Jasper
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Lobstick Lodge
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Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
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Fairmont Room
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Toronto
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Courtyard by Marriott
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Fairmont Royal York Hotel
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Fairmont Room
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