Holiday Overview
Fly to Toronto and take in the magnificent Niagara Falls before heading to the Canadian Rocky Mountains, visiting Banff and Jasper, before embarking on a 2 day trip on the award-winning Rocky Mountaineer in luxurious GoldLeaf Service from Jasper to Vancouver.
In Vancouver, we join Holland America Line for a breathtaking 7-night Alaska cruise. We finish this extraordinary itinerary with a stay in the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver – truly an unforgettable holiday experience.
Canada & Alaska Sojourn includes:
- Return flights from the UK
- Full day trip to Niagara Falls inc lunch at a fallsview restaurant, Niagara City Cruise, wine tasting and free time at Niagara Falls
- Internal flight Toronto to Calgary
- Select transfers (where mentioned)
- 11 nights hotel accommodation
- Ice Explorer Glacier Ride & Glacier SkyWalk
- 2 days Rocky Mountaineer Journey, Jasper to Vancouver in GoldLeaf Service
- Vancouver Hop on Hop off Sightseeing
- Discover Banff & its Wildlife
- Maligne Lake & Guided Walk Jasper
- 7 night Holland America Lines Zuiderdam or Koningsdam Alaska Cruise
- Ask about upgrading to Celebrity or Regent of Seven Seas cruises
Day 1 - Fly UK to Toronto
On arrival at Toronto, make your way to your chosen hotel for a 3 night stay.
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Hilton Toronto
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Fairmont Royal York
Day 2 - Enjoy Toronto
Day at leisure to enjoy Toronto
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Hilton Toronto
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Fairmont Royal York
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Toronto Experiences
Day 3 - Toronto - Niagara Falls - Toronto
Full day tour through the orchard-laden Niagara Peninsula to Niagara Falls, one of the great wonders of the world. Tours include: • Niagara City Cruises (mid-April - mid-November) or Journey Behind the Falls • Meal overlooking Niagara Falls, • Free time in Niagara on the Lake • Winery tour including a wine tasting.
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Hilton Toronto
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Fairmont Royal York
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Niagara Falls
Day 4 - Fly Toronto to Calgary
Check out of you Toronto hotel and make your way to Toronto airport for your flight to Calgary.
On arrival in Calgary, transfer to your chosen hotel in Banff. (included)
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Elk+ Avenue Hotel
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The Moose Hotel and Suites Banff
The Fairmont Banff Springs
Day 5 - Enjoy Banff
Day at leisure to enjoy Banff and the National Park. Perhaps even pre-book an excursion, ask one of our Canada Experts for some recommendations.
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Elk+ Avenue Hotel
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The Moose Hotel and Suites Banff
The Fairmont Banff Springs
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Banff Experiences
Day 6 - Scenic transfer Banff to Jasper
Today's tour to Jasper takes us through some of the most spectacular mountain landscapes in North America. Following the spine of the Canadian Rockies, view a never-ending procession of mammoth mountains, jagged snowy peaks, and over 100 glaciers. The entire day is spent in the majesty of Canada's two most famous National Parks, Banff and Jasper. Departing Banff we pass Vermilion Lakes and the fortress formations of Castle Mountain before arriving at stunning Lake Louise and the world famous Chateau Lake Louise. After a short break we continue northwards on the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic stretches of highway in North America. Stops will be made at Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake and the Weeping Wall before arriving at the Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield where we allow time to enjoy the "Ice Explorer Ride" and the Glacier Skywalk (included). From here the parkway descends Tangle Ridge and follows the Athabasca River, which begins as melt water from the Athabasca Glacier. We then stop at the Athabasca Falls, where the boiling waters of the river plunge into a chasm gouged out of the valley floor.
Highlights: A hearty picnic lunch is included and will be enjoyed at a secluded location along the Icefields Parkway.
Ice Explorer Ride
Facing the Columbia Icefield Visitors Centre lies the Athabasca Glacier - a tongue of ice 6 kilometres long and one kilometre wide descending almost to road level. Take time for Brewster's Ice Age Adventure, a tour onto the icy slopes of the Athabasca Glacier. You will travel in a specially designed Brewster Snocoach to the middle of the glacier, on a 5 kilometre round trip journey. Your driver/guide will explain how glaciers are formed and point out interesting geological features as you travel in safety and comfort. At the icefall below the glacier headwall, you will have the option of stepping out onto ice formed from snow falling as long as 400 years ago.
Glacier Sky Walk
Opened in May 2014, the area's newest attraction consists of a 500 metre interpretive boardwalk and a glass-floored observation platform extending 30 metres out over the Sunwapta Valley. Glacier Skywalk offers spectacular scenery and a rare view of nature. Anyone of any age and any activity level can immerse themselves in nature in a way that makes them feel truly overwhelmed by their surroundings and their unique vantage point!
Featured accommodation
Chateau Jasper
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Forest Park Hotel
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
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Glacier Skywalk
Day 7 - Explore Jasper
Day at Leisure to explore Jasper. Why not pre-book our popular Discover Jasper and its Wildlife tour, take a outdoor hiking and cooking tour, take a ride on the Tramway up Whistlers mountain or just relax and indulge yourself on a foodie tour.
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Chateau Jasper
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Forest Park Hotel
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
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Jasper Experiences
Day 8 - Rocky Mountaineer Jasper to Kamloops
Travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper in the Canadian Rockies to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. As you journey west and south you will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo mountains. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet), Pyramid Falls, the climb over Yellowhead Pass and the journey along the North Thompson River as you approach Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and beverage are included on board the train. Transfer included with Rocky Mountaineer.
Day 9 - Rocky Mountaineer Kamloops to Vancouver
Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today’s journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening. Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks and Beverages are included on board the train. All transfers today are provided by Rocky Mountaineer.
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Sheraton Wall Centre
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Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel
Fairmont Pacific Rim
Day 10 - Sightsee Vancouver
Explore Vancouver at your leisure with the Hop on Hop off Sightseeing Bus.
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Sheraton Wall Centre
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Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel
Fairmont Pacific Rim
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Vancouver Hop on Hop off Bus Tour
Day 11 - At Leisure
Today is yours at leisure. Why not speak ask one of our Canada Experts about the many excursions on offer in Vancouver, alternatively we can offer full day tours to Whistler with the Sea to Sky Gondola or Victoria with Butchart Gardens.
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Sheraton Wall Centre
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Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel
Fairmont Pacific Rim
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Vancouver Experiences
Day 12 - Board your Holland America Line Alaska Cruise
Spend this morning at your leisure and make your way to Canada Place around midday for your stunning 7 night Alaska Cruise. Transfer not included.
Day 13 - Inside Passage Cruising
At sea cruising the Inside Passage.
Unmissable Experiences
Inside Passage
Day 14 - Tracy Arm Inlet & Juneau
Steep cliffs and glacier-covered mountains flank this fjord, fringed by the largest intact coastal temperate rain forest in the United States. Old-growth trees colonized Tracy Arm's mouth long ago as the Ice Age retreated. But further up the sinuous 48-kilometer (30-mile) waterway, its icy grip lingers a little. There, the twin Sawyer Glaciers flow from the peaks down to the sea, sloughing off stories-high chunks of water frozen decades or even centuries before. Even more glorious than nearby Glacier Bay, Tracy Arm is part of the 5.7 million acres (or around 23,000 square kilometers) of pure wilderness sheltered by the Tongass National Forest (America's biggest). Visitors often see bears, whales and mountain goats roaming across various corners of this pristine area—not to mention chubby baby seals resting on the ice floes. Summer temperatures average 35 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 16 degrees Celsius), so pack warm clothing. And don';t forget waterproof gear, even when traveling by cruise ship: More than a meter and a half of rain falls here each year! We also recommend a water bottle, thermos or reusable coffee cup: On scenic cruising days, cruise ships ban paper and disposable plastic products that could litter this unsullied environment.
Juneau, Alaska may well be the most remote, most beautiful and strangest state capital in the United States. Surrounded by water, forest and mountain sights, visitors seeking things to do in Juneau indoors and outdoors can hike a glacier, eat fresh-caught fish on a seaside patio and tour a grand capitol building all in one day.
The city itself is pleasant, but the real highlight of a visit to Juneau is tracking down some wildlife. You can hike up Mount Roberts to chance upon wild deer and bald eagles. Most sightseeing and whale-watching tours head north to Auke Bay—bring a good pair of binoculars to get the best view of these majestic and surprisingly graceful creatures. If you prefer land mammals, catch a floatplane to a nearby wildlife reserve such as Chichagof or Admiralty Island to spy some bears lolling around.
The sleepy, misty city of around 32,000—mostly fishermen and small-business owners—has a frontier town vibe, but welcomes more than a million visitors each summer to its natural attractions, cementing Juneau as Alaska’s number-one tourist destination.
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Tracy Arm
Day 15 - Skagway
Skagway was the gateway to the Klondike gold rush in 1898 and the glory days still resound through the town. Stroll through Skagway and browse the restored buildings and wooden boardwalks at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park or take a ride on the White Pass & Yukon narrow-guage railway and finish up in the Red Onion Saloon!
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Skagway
Day 16 - Glacier Bay
Glacier Bay National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that protects a unique ecosystem of plants and animals living in concert with an ever-changing glacial landscape. It has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than any place else in the world. Watch as monumental chunks of ice split off a glacier and thunder into the sea - the impact sending water hundreds of feet into the air. Hold your breath, catch the moment on film. Then wait for it all to happen again. As it always does….
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Glacier Bay
Day 17 - Ketchikan
With shops and houses built out over the water, Ketchikan clings to the shoreline of the Tongass Narrows. The stairways are weathered and the vibe is cheerful in the town that calls itself the Salmon Capital of the World. Besides the main attractions – Creek Street, the Tongass Historical Museum, Totem Bight State Park and Saxman Village – try a flightseeing trip to Misty Fjords National Monument. These deepwater fjords were gouged out by retreating glaciers, leaving granite cliffs towering thousands of feet above the sea and countless waterfalls plunging into placid waters
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Ketchikan
Day 18 - Inside Passage cruising
Cruise back along the Inside Passage and take in the breath-taking wilderness coastline, with snow-capped mountain peaks, glaciers, and rain forests. You may see whales, eagles, sea lions, sea otters, and mountain sheep.
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Inside Passage
Day 19 - Disembark cruise in Vancouver
Disembark your cruise in Vancouver this morning and transfer (not included) to your hotel. Ask one of our Canada Experts for some recommendations of how to spend your day is this vibrant coastal city.
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Sheraton Wall Centre
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Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel
Fairmont Pacific Rim
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Vancouver Experiences
Day 20 - Fly Vancouver to UK
Make your own way to Vancouver Airport for your overnight flight back to the UK. Transfer not included.
Hilton Toronto
The Hilton Toronto hotel is located in downtown Toronto. Close to Toronto Union station and only 40 minutes from Pearson International Airport, the hotel is connected to the Toronto PATH system, making getting around easy. The 17 miles of connecting tunnel not only ensures easy access around the city but is home to the world’s largest underground shopping space, offering over 1,200 outlets. Toronto Hilton is opposite the Four Seasons Centre for Performing Arts and within 12 minutes of The Princess of Wales Theatre and CN Tower. The Harbour Front is a 20-minute walk away.
Fairmont Royal York
A luxury Toronto hotel, located in the heart of the city, The Fairmont Royal York has everything you need for a memorable stay – opulent surroundings, a knowledgeable Concierge team, fine dining, state-of-the-art exercise facilities, plus so much more. Conveniently located steps away from the best nightlife, dining, shopping and other attractions and situated across from Union Station at 100 Front Street West within the financial and entertainment districts. The hotel is connected by the underground PATH Walkway to approximately 1,200 shops, services and attractions, including: Hockey Hall of Fame, Air Canada Centre, Eaton Centre, Union Station
Elk+ Avenue
Just a few steps from the quaint streets and ample restaurants, shopping and nightlife of downtown Banff, Elk + Avenue Hotel brings an upscale twist to the classic mountain escape.
The Moose Hotel and Suites Banff
A brand new 4 star hotel property in Banff: The Moose Hotel & Suites. The design of the Moose is Mountain elegance with warm, rich, natural materials. Located a 1 minute walk from the heart of downtown Banff, the Moose Hotel & Suites features 174 air conditioned guests rooms, with a combination of One and Two Bedroom Suites and hotel rooms.
The Fairmont Banff Springs
The Fairmont Banff Springs hotel in Alberta, Canada is one of the world's leading luxury hotels set in its own extensive grounds. This resort, built in 1888, is styled after a Scottish Baronial castle and is a National Historic Site. Located in Banff National Park, the Banff Springs hotel boasts stunning views, exceptional regional cuisine and impeccable service offering an unforgettable retreat.
Chateau Jasper
The Chateau Jasper is an exceptional hotel with an excellent variety of accommodations and facilities. Situated in Jasper, this eco-friendly hotel is close to Jasper Activity Centre, Jasper National Park, and Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives. Also nearby are Jasper Information Centre National Historic Site and Jasper Municipal Library. Athabasca Falls is 30 minutes' drive from the Chateau Jasper and the Miette Hot springs are 1 hour's drive away.
Forest Park Hotel
Offering cosy accommodations, eclectic dining, extensive resort style facilities, and a wide variety of exciting adventure and relaxation packages, The Forest Park Hotel is the hotel of choice when visiting the beautiful Jasper National Park. Located at the east end of the town's main street, this resort style property can accommodate all of your needs.
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Located on the shores of Beauvert Lake in the magnificent Canadian Rockies in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge resort invites you to experience the unique accommodations and Luxury Signature Cabins, sure to evoke memories of this Jasper Lodge that will last a lifetime.
Sheraton Wall Centre
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, the Sheraton Wall Centre is a short walk from business and entertainment neighbourhoods, Robson Street shops and Yaletown restaurants.
Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel, Vancouver
Located in the heart of Vancouver, this family-friendly hotel is a favourite for sports fans & theatre goers. The hotel is just two blocks from BC Place Stadium, home of the BC Lions, and just three blocks from Rogers Arena, home of the Vancouver Canucks. The hotel is also close to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver Centre for the Performing Arts, Vancouver Playhouse, and Orpheum Theatre.
Fairmont Pacific Rim
Located amidst the bustling downtown, while offering spectacular mountain and harbour views, this urban-resort features touches of art, music and fashion woven throughout, award-winning restaurants and bars, rooftop pool, and Willow Stream Spa; located steps from the city’s countless activities, dining and shopping.
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Alternative Holidays That May Interest You
Below you will find a small selection of 2022, 2023 holidays that may interest you. Remember, we tailor-make each holiday to your exact needs, so please call us on 0800 270 0009 and let one of our Holiday experts design the perfect trip for you
Spectacular Rail Journeys
The Rockies, Alaska & Toronto
- 17 Nights
- Toronto
- Niagara Falls
- Banff
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
- Inside Passage
- Skagway
- Glacier Bay
- Ketchikan
Canada Holiday Offers
Rockies & Alaska Experience
- 15 Nights
- Banff
- Lake Louise
- Jasper
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
Canadian Rocky Mountains
The Splendour of Canada & Alaska
- 17 Nights
- Toronto
- Niagara Falls
- Banff
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
Ontario & Quebec
Canada & Alaska Sojourn
- 19 Nights
- Toronto
- Niagara Falls
- Banff
- Jasper
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
Calgary Stampede
Cowboys, Trains & Cruise - The Calgary Stampede
- 18 Nights
- Calgary
- Banff
- Jasper
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountaineer and Alaska Cruise in Style
- 16 Nights
- Banff
- Jasper
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
- Victoria
- Canada Place
- Inside Passage
- Ketchikan
- Juneau
- Skagway
- Sitka
- Hubbard Glacier
- Anchorage
June Holidays
Alaska Cruise & Vancouver Stay
- 11 Nights
- Vancouver
- Inside Passage
- Icy Strait
- Hubbard Glacier
- Juneau
- Ketchikan
Canada Holidays 2022
Grizzlies and Alaska Cruise
- 14 Nights
- Vancouver
- Knight Inlet
- Alaska Cruise
Wilderness of Alaska & Canada
- 16 Nights
- Anchorage
- Alaska Cruise
- Vancouver
- Sonora Island
- Campbell River
- Knight Inlet
Multi-Country Holidays
Fall into Canada, New England & New York
- 15 Nights
- Quebec City
- Saguenay
- Charlottetown
- Sydney, Nova Scotia
- Halifax
- Portland Maine
- Boston
- New York
Denali Explorer & Glaciers
- 12 Nights
- Anchorage
- McKinley Wilderness Lodge
- Denali Wilderness Lodge
- Whittier
- Hubbard Glacier
- Glacier Bay National Park
- Skagway
- Juneau
- Ketchikan
- At Sea
- Vancouver Port
- Vancouver
Victoria, Vancouver & Alaska Highlights
- 14 Nights
- Vancouver
- Victoria
- Alaska Cruise
Canada Holidays 2022
Pacific Coast & Alaska Cruise & Fly Drive
- 20 Nights
- Vancouver
- Victoria
- Tofino
- Campbell River
- Whistler
- Alaska Cruise
Canadian Rockies & Grand Alaska
- 13 Nights
- Calgary
- Banff
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
- Vancouver Port
- Inside Passage
- Icy Strait Point
- Juneau
- Skagway
- Glacier Bay
- College Fjord
- Whittier
- Anchorage
Vancouver, Alaska & the Rockies
- 18 Nights
- Vancouver
- Canada Place
- Inside Passage
- Tracy Arm/Juneau
- Skagway
- Glacier Bay
- Ketchikan
- Kamloops
- Jasper
- Banff
- Calgary
Rockies & Alaska Grand Discovery
- 17 Nights
- Calgary
- Banff
- Jasper
- Sun Peaks
- Vancouver
- Inside Passage
- Juneau
- Skagway
- Glacier Bay
- Ketchikan
Canada Holiday Offers
Bears, Whales & Glaciers
- 14 Nights
- Vancouver
- Victoria
- Tofino
- Alaska Cruise
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Canadian Rockies & Alaskan Explorer
- 14 Nights
- Banff
- Icefields Parkway
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
- The Inside Passage
- Icy Strait Point
- Hubbard Glacier
- Juneau
- Ketchikan
Canada Holiday Offers
Vancouver & Alaska Adventure
- 15 Nights
- Vancouver
- The Inside Passage
- Ketchikan
- Juneau
- Skagway
- Glacier Bay
- The Gulf of Alaska
- Denali National Park
- Anchorage
Majestic Alaska & Rocky Mountains
- 14 Nights
- Calgary
- Banff
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Mighty Rockies & Eastern Maritimes
- 18 Nights
- Vancouver
- Kamloops
- Jasper
- Banff
- Montreal
- Quebec City
- Charlottetown
- Sydney NS
- Bar Harbor
- Boston
Canada Holiday Offers
Alaskan Wilderness Discovery
- 20 Nights
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
- Alyeska
- Anchorage
- Talkeenta
- Denali National Park
- Fairbanks
- Seattle
Jewels of Alaska & Canada
- 19 Nights
- Vancouver
- Victoria
- Alaska Cruise
- Whistler
- Quesnel
- Jasper
- Banff
Rockies & Alaska Explorer
- 17 Nights
- Banff
- Jasper
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
- Whitehorse
- Dawson City
- Fairbanks
- Denali National Park
- Anchorage
Canada Wildlife Holidays
Rainforest Cruise, Whistler & Vancouver
- 14 Nights
- Whistler
- Vancouver
- Great Bear Rainforest
Canada & Alaska Extravagance
- 16 Nights
- Rimrock Resort
- Banff
- Lake Louise
- Jasper
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
- Canada Place Vancouver
- Inside Passage
- Ketchikan
- Juneau
- Skagway
- Icy Strait Point
- Hubbard Glacier