Grand Canadian Rockies 2025
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- Prepare to be dazzled... from the coastal seaport of Vancouver… to the view from your room on Victoria's waterfront… a stroll through one of the finest gardensin the world… a fabulous rail journey across Western Canada's rugged mountains… famed alpine resorts in the heart of the national parks... A comprehensive journey through Western Canada includesa classic overnight rail journey from Vancouver into the Canadian Rockies
- a floatplane excursion over the Gulf Islands
- a ferry cruise to Victoria
- and a float trip down the Bow River in Banff National Park. Explore the cities of Vancouver and Victoria... travel the Icefields Parkway... visit Victoria's celebrated The Butchart Gardens and the Royal BC Museum... Vancouver's Gastown district and Bill Reid Gallery... and discover Banff and Jasper national parks from legendary inside-the-park Fairmont resorts.
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- Array Floatplane flightseeing excursion over the Gulf Islands from Victoria to Vancouver TAUCK VALUE INLCUDES Accommodations in four acclaimed Fairmont hotels and resorts, from Vancouver to Jasper and Banff national parks In Victoria, visit The Butchart Gardens – a National Historic Site of Canada boasting stunning floral gardens Docent-led tour of the Bill Reid Gallery in Vancouver, a showcase for contemporary aboriginal art
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LODGING : Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver
PORTOFCALL : Vancouver, Canada
Home to an active cultural scene and abundant natural resources, Vancouver is a city steeped in pleasures. On a sightseeing tour this morning, enjoy a docent-led tour of the Bill Reid Gallery, a showcase for contemporary Aboriginal ...
Throughout your stay in Victoria, you'll discover more than a bit of British influence in its double-decker buses, horse-drawn carriages and formal gardens, all surrounded by the rustic beauty of the Pacific coast. You'll find flora...
Board a ferry this morning across the Strait of Georgia to the city of Vancouver, crossing from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen; travel to the train station for an afternoon send-off aboard VIA Rail's The Canadian – and your journey to the...
Arrive today in Jasper National Park; travel to The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, in the heart of the park; you'll be awed by the region's natural beauty as it envelops you... the waters of the Athasbaca River and Jasper Lake shimmer,...
The day is yours to spend just as you wish among the carefully protected ecosystems – and "photographer's paradise" of Jasper National Park, where optional choices at your resort (at additional cost) include horseback riding. Rent a...
Drive the Icefields Parkway, featuring jaw-dropping views of mountains, waterfalls, glaciers, and snowfields around every turn. Watch for bears, elk, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats, especially in the spring and fall. Continue on ...
Spend the morning at leisure indulging in the amenities and natural beauty of your Lake Louise resort. This afternoon, enjoy a visit and self-guided tour of Moraine Lake before getting a change of scenery and resorts when you settle...
The day begins with a float along the Bow River where the natural beauty of Banff National Park unfolds around every bend of the river – viewing it from the river is special, an entirely different experience to land. Spend the remai...
Travel from Banff National Park to Calgary, Alberta this morning, approximately 80 miles.
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