Holiday Overview
Looking for an adventure of a lifetime? On this incredible journey you will start your trip in Vancouver, one of the world’s best cities to visit. Be sure to take in Stanley Park, Gastown, English Bay, Granville Island and much, much, more. From coastal Vancouver you will then take an unforgettable trip on the famous Rocky Mountaineer, the ideal way to experience Western Canada’s stunning scenery. Captivated by the magnificence of the Canadian Rockies.
Next stop is your scenic transfer through the Icefields Parkway, be mesmerised by the Athabasca Falls, Athabasca Glacier, Peyto Lake, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Keep your camera handy for wildlife in abundance – bears, bald eagles and elk to name a few.
Enjoy a 2-night stay in Calgary before travelling on to Toronto and end your trip of a lifetime with a full day trip to the truly awesome Niagara Falls with a ride on the Hornblower cruise.
Canadian Discovery includes:
- Return flights from UK
- 14 Nights Hotel Accommodation
- Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf - Vancouver to Jasper (Ask about upgrading to GoldLeaf)
- Icefield Parkway with Ice Explorer Ride on Athabasca Glacier and Glacier skywalk
- Transfers
- Flight from Calgary to Toronto
- Hop on Hop off Passes in Vancouver & Toronto
- Niagara Falls Day Tour inc Niagara City cruise, lunch at fallsview restaurant and winery tour with tasting
- Maligne Lake & Guided Walk
- Admission to the Banff Gondola
Day 1 - Fly UK to Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver and transfer to your downtown hotel.
Featured accommodation
Sheraton Wall Centre
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Exchange Hotel
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 2 - Explore Vancouver
Day at your leisure to explore this vibrant coastal city. We have included 48 Hour Pass on the Hop on Hop off Bus allowing you to explore the city at your own pace. Must see/do Stanley Park - we highly recommend hiring a bicycle to get around the park, English Bay for sunset, Steam Clock at Gastown, Fly over Canada ride, Harbourfront, Granville Island Public Market and a scenic Harbour Cruise.
Featured accommodation
Sheraton Wall Centre
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Exchange Hotel
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Unmissable Experiences
Vancouver Hop on Hop off Bus Tour
Day 3 - Explore Vancouver
A day at leisure to enjoy the delights of Vancouver and take in what you may of missed yesterday. Why not ask one of our Canada Experts about pre-booking a day trip to Whistler with the Sea 2 Sky Gondola or Victoria with Butchart Gardens.
Featured accommodation
Sheraton Wall Centre
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Exchange Hotel
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Unmissable Experiences
Vancouver Experiences
Day 4 - Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver to Kamloops
Transfer from your hotel (included) and join the Rocky Mountaineer for a wonderful 2-day trip through the Rockies. Travel on board the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. On today’s journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser River valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade mountains, to the desert-like environment of the interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake and into Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. Breakfast & Lunch included.
Day 5 - Rocky Mountaineer Kamloops to Jasper
Your journey continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will be surrounded by dramatic scenery as you follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo mountains, climbing ever nearer to the high peaks of the Continental Divide. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet) the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls, and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Your rail journey ends on arrival in the resort town of Jasper this evening. Breakfast and Lunch included
Featured accommodation
Chateau Jasper
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Forest Park Hotel
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Day 6 - Maligne Lake & Gudied Walk
This introduction to Jasper begins with a short tour of the town before heading across the Athabasca River to Maligne Lake. A century after Mary Schaeffer's remarkable adventure, come discover the world-renowned Maligne Lake for yourself! A stop at Maligne Canyon offers staggering views of the river thundering through a series of magnificent waterfalls in a gorge 10,000 years in the making. Farther up the valley, stop to solve the mystery of "disappearing" Medicine Lake. Next we'll carry on to the pinnacle of our tour, breathtaking Maligne Lake! Enjoy a gentle guided walk along the shores of this pristine lake before heading back to Jasper.
Featured accommodation
Chateau Jasper
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Forest Park Hotel
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Unmissable Experiences
Maligne Lake Cruise
Day 7 - Scenic Transfer to Banff
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. Enroute, make a stop at Athabasca Falls located just outside of the Jasper Townsite. Among the most powerful and breathtaking falls in the Rocky Mountains, the Athabasca River thunders through a narrow gorge where the walls have been smoothed and potholed by the sheer force of the rushing water carrying sand and rock. Our next stop is the breathtaking Columbia Icefields and Athabasca Glacier where we will allow time to enjoy an Ice Explorer ride on the Glacier (included) and the Glacier Skywalk (included). Next we continue to the Weeping Wall, Peyto Lake and the Crowfoot Glacier before joining the Trans Canada Highway near Lake Louise where a stop will be made to view the lake and famous Chateau, then continue on the Trans Canada Highway, passing fortress formations of Castle and Protection Mountains to arrive in to Banff late afternoon. The Columbia Icefield is located on the boundary of Banff and Jasper National Parks. One of the largest accumulations of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle, it covers an area of nearly 325 square kilometres. The continuous accumulation of snow feeds eight major glaciers including the Athabasca, Dome, and Stutfield, all visible from the Icefields Parkway. The Columbia Icefield is a true "continental divide," for its meltwater feeds streams and rivers that pour into the Arctic, Atlantic, and Pacific oceans. 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
Featured accommodation
Mount Royal Hotel Banff
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Fox Hotel & Suites
The Fairmont Banff Springs
Unmissable Experiences
Glacier Skywalk
Day 8 - Explore Banff
A day at leisure to explore Banff. We have included admission to the Banff Gondola allowing you to view Banff from new heights at the top of Sulphur Mountain.
Featured accommodation
Mount Royal Hotel Banff
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Fox Hotel & Suites
The Fairmont Banff Springs
Unmissable Experiences
Banff Gondola
Day 9 - Explore Banff
Day at leisure to enjoy Banff and the National Park. This area offers some of the best wildlife opportunities, perhaps take in a Wildlife trip during your stay, if you are looking for something different why not consider Banff Open Top Touring.
Featured accommodation
Mount Royal Hotel Banff
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Fox Hotel & Suites
The Fairmont Banff Springs
Unmissable Experiences
Banff Experiences
Day 10 - Banff to Calgary
Today you have a coach transfer included from your Banff hotel to your Calgary hotel for a 2 night stay.
Featured accommodation
Hotel Arts Calgary
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Fairmont Palliser
Day 11 - Explore Calgary
Explore Calgary today at your leisure. We have some suggestions below for you:
Hertiage Park Calgary - with more than 200 exhibits and attractions spread over 127 acres of lush parkland, Heritage Park Historical Village has a lot to offer both the history buff and the pleasure seeker. It’s the perfect balance between historical fact, adventure, discovery and fun that makes our take on the tale of Western Canadian settlement so unique.
Explore 1860 all the way to 1950. This isn’t a museum where history stays behind the glass. The interactive exhibits, costumed interpreters, historic buildings and hundreds of working antiques are all just waiting for you to touch, smell, taste, hear and see how the West was once.
With more than 200 exhibits and attractions spread over 127 acres of lush parkland, Heritage Park Historical Village has a lot to offer both the history buff and the pleasure seeker. It’s the perfect balance between historical fact, adventure, discovery and fun that makes our take on the tale of Western Canadian settlement so unique.
Explore 1860 all the way to 1950 This isn’t a museum where history stays behind the glass. The interactive exhibits, costumed interpreters, historic buildings and hundreds of working antiques are all just waiting for you to touch, smell, taste, hear and see how the West was once.
We also recommend adding on a trip up the Calgary Tower for a birds eye view of this terrific city, for the more adventurous we can pre-book a Segway or Food tour.
Featured accommodation
Hotel Arts Calgary
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Fairmont Palliser
Unmissable Experiences
Calgary Experiences
Day 12 - Fly Calgary to Toronto
After checking out of hotel, transfer to Calgary airport for your flight to Toronto.
Arriving in Toronto transfer to your downtown hotel spending the rest of your day at leisure.
Featured accommodation
Chelsea Hotel
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Pantages Hotel Downtown Toronto
Fairmont Royal York
Day 13 - Toronto
Day at leisure to explore Toronto downtown, this is an easy city to get around, we have included a 24 hour pass on the Toronto Hop on Hop off bus allowing you to explore Toronto at your own pace. Be sure to take in the Distillery District, with lovely buildings, art & craft shops, a brewery and many food and walking tours on offer in this area. The harbourfront offers some beautiful views, for the more active paddle over to Toronto Island.
Featured accommodation
Chelsea Hotel
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Pantages Hotel Downtown Toronto
Fairmont Royal York
Unmissable Experiences
Toronto Experiences
Day 14 - Niagara Falls Day Tour
Travel on our air-conditioned motorcoach for a breathtaking, 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.
Exploring Niagara Falls independently we recommend adding the Niagara Falls Explorer Pass. Providing you will access to Niagara Falls top attractions including Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara Parks Power Station, White Water Walk, Whirlpool Aero Car, Niagara’s Fury.
*Please note that the Niagara Falls Explorer Pass does not include transport between Toronto and Niagara Falls.
Featured accommodation
Chelsea Hotel
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Pantages Hotel Downtown Toronto
Fairmont Royal York
Day 15 - Fly Toronto to the UK
Spend this morning and early afternoon at your leisure. Pop up the worlds 3rd tallest building the CN Tower, Toronto also offers terrific shopping at the Eaton Centre and Yorkdale Mall. Check out of your hotel today and make your way to Toronto Airport for your flight back to the UK
Sheraton Wall Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia
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.
The EXchange Hotel, Vancouver
The latest from Executive Hotels & Resorts, this landmark hotel is the former home of the original Vancouver Stock Exchange. The historic building has hosted creative minds and distinguished individuals for nearly a century, and has become established as an intersection of culture, hospitality and style in the heart of downtown Vancouver.
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Vancouver
The Fairmont Waterfront luxury hotel showcases the best of Vancouver. Conveniently located, the hotel connects by covered walkway to the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, the cruise ship terminal at Canada Place, and the Sky train. Situated on scenic Burrard Inlet, it has a central to sightseeing and shopping in Vancouver.
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.
Mount Royal Hotel Banff
A mountain lifestyle hotel in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. A magical retreat any season.
In the heart of the Canadian Rockies a very special place exists……the Mount Royal Hotel. Set amongst the majestic mountains in a protected landscape of Banff National Park lies the world-class resort town of Banff. In the centre of this breathtaking experience, the Mount Royal Hotel's heritage and charming accommodations will create a long lasting memory for you. Banff's ONLY downtown location with door to door ski resort shuttle service.
Fox Hotel & Suites, Banff
The Fox Hotel & Suites has a great location on Banff Avenue allowing you to be walking distance to downtown. The Banff Park Museum is 1.5 km away and the mineral springs of the Cave and Basin National Historic Site are within a 10-minute drive.
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.
Hotel Arts Calgary
The Hotel Arts is located in Calgary city centre with Calgary Zoo and various shops are within 1.9 miles and CORE Shopping Centre is 3 minutes’ drive away.
Fairmont Palliser, Calgary Alberta
Welcome to Canada's most dynamic city and Calgary's premier hotel. Centrally located in downtown Calgary, Fairmont Palliser is conveniently situated near the city's business and financial district and is within walking distance to the city's most exciting retail shopping, arts, culture and entertainment venues. Calgary's friendly spirit, coupled with the city's vibrant urban ambience makes for a metropolis of wonderful contrasts. Set in the heart of the city, Fairmont Palliser is a historical landmark offering distinctive accommodation in elegant surroundings.
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto Ontario
Centrally located within walking distance to Eaton Centre shopping, Queen’s Park, and Toronto’s thriving theatre scene, with its famous Elgin Theatre, Chelsea Hotel, Canada’s largest hotel, offers travellers efficient and comfortable accommodation in the heart of the city.
Pantages Hotel Downtown Toronto
A boutique hotel with intimate surroundings in the heart of Canada’s Downtown. Take your seats at Stages Restaurant & Lounge or rest your head in one of our beautifully designed Suites. Elevate your event or meeting by hosting it on ‘The Third.’
Fairmont Royal York, Toronto
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
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Alternative Holidays That May Interest You
Below you will find a small selection of 2024, 2025 holidays that may interest you. Remember, we tailor-make each holiday to your exact needs, so please call us on 0800 270 0069 and let one of our Holiday experts design the perfect trip for you
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A Tale of 4 Cities
- 10 Nights
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- Ottawa
- Toronto
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Canadian Rocky Mountains
The Splendour of Canada & Alaska
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- Niagara Falls
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- Rocky Mountaineer
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Spectacular Rail Journeys
The Rockies, Alaska & Toronto
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- Toronto
- Niagara Falls
- Banff
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Kamloops
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- Alaska Cruise
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- Skagway
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Ontario & Quebec
Canada & Alaska Sojourn
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- Rocky Mountaineer
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Canadian Rocky Mountains
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Canada Winter Experiences
Rockies Snow Train
- 9 Nights
- Vancouver
- Jasper
- Lake Louise
- Banff
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Spectacular Rail Journeys
Coastal Cities & the Rocky Mountains
- 12 Nights
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- Vancouver
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Kamloops
- Jasper
- Lake Louise
- Banff
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Canada Holiday Offers
Canadian Gold Rush
- 12 Nights
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- Rocky Mountaineer
- Whistler
- Quesnel
- Jasper
- Lake Louise
- Banff
Niagara Falls & Rockies Delights
- 15 Nights
- Toronto
- Niagara Falls
- Calgary
- Banff
- Jasper
- Quesnel
- Whistler
- Vancouver
- Victoria
Cunard Alaska Cruises
Banff, Rocky Mountaineer and Alaska Voyage
- 18 Nights
- Banff
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
- Seattle
- Alaska Cruise
Canada Winter Experiences
Winter City Explorer by Rail
- 10 Nights
- Montreal
- Quebec City
- Ottawa
- Toronto
Canada Holidays 2024
Canadian Rockies & Alaska Adventures
- 16 Nights
- Banff
- Jasper
- Via Rail
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
Canada Winter Experiences
Winter Escapades
- 9 Nights
- Vancouver
- Jasper
- Lake Louise
- Banff
- Calgary
Ontario & Quebec
The Maritimes, Quebec & Ontario
- 15 Nights
- Halifax
- Baddeck
- Liscombe Mills
- Montreal
- Ottawa
- Toronto
Canada Holidays for Solo Travellers
A Tale of 4 Cities Solo Traveller
- 10 Nights
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- Quebec City
- Ottawa
- Toronto
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The Capitals & Eastern Canada
- 10 Nights
- Toronto
- Ottawa
- Quebec City
- Niagara Falls
Canada Holiday Offers
The Rockies, Vancouver & Victoria
- 12 Nights
- Banff
- Lake Louise
- Jasper
- Vancouver
- Victoria
Spectacular Rail Journeys
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- 17 Nights
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- Jasper
- Banff
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- Prince Rupert
- Port Hardy
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- Vancouver
- Jasper
- Prince George
- Prince Rupert
- Alaska Cruise
Majestic Alaska & Rocky Mountains
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- Calgary
- Banff
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Canadian Discovery
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- Vancouver
- Kamloops
- Jasper
- Banff
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- Toronto
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- Banff
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
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Spectacular Rail Journeys
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- Banff
- Jasper
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Vancouver
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- 15 Nights
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- Talkeenta
- Anchorage
- Seward
- Hubbard Glacier
- Juneau
- Skagway
- Ketchikan
- Icy Strait Point
- Inside Passage
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- 18 Nights
- Vancouver
- Canada Place
- Inside Passage
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- Skagway
- Glacier Bay
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- Kamloops
- Jasper
- Banff
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Spectacular Rail Journeys
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- 26 Nights
- Vancouver
- Victoria
- Edmonton
- Jasper
- Banff
- Calgary
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Halifax
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- Victoria
- Tofino
- Campbell River
- Jasper
- Banff
Canada Holidays 2024
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- 19 Nights
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
- Kamloops
- Jasper
- Banff
- Toronto
- Niagara Falls
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- 20 Nights
- Vancouver
- Kamloops
- Jasper
- Banff
- Montreal
- Quebec City
- Charlottetown
- Sydney NS
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- Boston
Calgary Stampede
Cowboys & Trains - The Calgary Stampede
- 13 Nights
- Calgary
- Banff
- Jasper
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
Calgary Stampede
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- Victoria
- Vancouver
- Whistler
- Quesnel
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- Banff
- Calgary
Canada Holiday Offers
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- Toronto
- Banff
- Jasper
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
- Victoria
- Whistler
Canada Holidays for Solo Travellers
The Splendour of Canada & Alaska Solo Traveller
- 17 Nights
- Toronto
- Niagara Falls
- Banff
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
Canada Wildlife Holidays
Rockies, Rail & Spirit Bear
- 14 Nights
- Calgary
- Banff
- Jasper
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Vancouver
- Spirit Bear Lodge
Canada & Alaska Extravagance
- 16 Nights
- Banff
- Lake Louise
- Jasper
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
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