Visiting and participating in activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions.Maximum elevation on tour is 7,500 ft (2,286 m).Due to the frequent use of this railroad for other services, delays may occur during the journey.One guest will be required to climb a ladder to reach the upper berth in a double cabin.Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. Favorable conditions usually exist from May to mid-October. When the weather is unfavorable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted. The included sightseeing and overnight in Vancouver will occur post-cruise. At least one member of the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older.
Itinerary
Day 1 ARRIVE IN TORONTO, ONTARIO
Welcome to Toronto! At 6:00 p.m., meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a welcome drink..TORONTO.jpg
Day 2 TORONTO. EXCURSION TO NIAGARA FALLS
Taking the Plunge Drive along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls. Take a Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise for a thrilling boat ride to view the thundering falls from river level. Enjoy lunch in Niagara Falls, then return to Toronto for an orientation tour and evening at leisure. TOUR HIGHLIGHT The famous natural wonder of Niagara Falls consists of three massive waterfalls – Rainbow Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls – plummeting at the southern end of Niagara Gorge. Take an exciting sightseeing cruise on the waters below the thunderous cascades of Niagara Falls and feel the mist and magic of this stunning spectacle of nature.NIAGARA-FALLS.jpg
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Day 3 TORONTO–VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–ONTARIO
All Aboard in Toronto! After breakfast, head to Union Station for departure on The Canadian, VIA Rail’s premier transcontinental train. TOUR HIGHLIGHT All aboard for a 3-day/3-night journey by train on this classic trip across Canada’s heartland, courtesy of VIA Rail’s Sleeper Plus service. Ride in nostalgic style in the comfort of refurbished 1950s art-deco-style interiors and domed observation cars providing panoramic views of Ontario’s beautiful landscapes and Canadian countryside. TORONTO-UNION-STATION.jpg
Day 4 VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–ONTARIO–WINNIPEG, MANITOBA
Riding the Rails Your rail journey aboard The Canadian continues through Ontario and Manitoba. TOUR HIGHLIGHTWatch the scenic countryside from your train as you glide past sparkling lakes and sun-dappled forests of Ontario. Try the observation dome for unparalleled views or enjoy quiet conversation in one of the comfortable lounges. Enter Manitoba with its endless golden prairies and vast cultivated fields.VIA-RAIL-ONTARIO.jpg
Day 5 VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–SASKATCHEWAN & ALBERTA
Spectacular Saskatchewan Continue through the picturesque prairies and winding rivers of Saskatchewan and Alberta. TOUR HIGHLIGHTView the ever-changing landscape with ease and comfort as you meet and mingle with fellow passengers and enjoy freshly prepared meals that showcase Canadian cuisine and regional specialties courtesy of your VIA Rail train service. SASKATCHEWAN-RIVER.jpg
Day 6 VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–JASPER, ALBERTA
Rocky Mountain Trails Admire the scenery as your train follows the Yellowhead Corridor, Canada’s historic trail of westward expansion. Arrive in Jasper for an orientation drive and free time this afternoon and evening. ENHANCED FREE TIME Explore more in Jasper with free time to taste the traditions of Alberta’s gorgeous town nestled in the Canadian Rockies. Consider an optional excursion float trip on the Athabasca River or visit the Jasper SkyTram for marvelous views from Whistlers Mountain. Take your pick of an abundance of local eateries serving everything from Mediterranean cuisine and wood-fired pizza to hearty comfort foods like smokehouse brisket, mac and cheese, venison sausage, bison short ribs, and baked beans. Your Tour Director can recommend the best spots to satisfy your adventurous appetite, and provide tips for stargazing at night in Jasper, a designated Dark Sky Preserve nights.JASPER-NATIONAL-PARK.jpg
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Day 7 JASPER. EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE
Untamed Beauty Travel through Jasper’s unspoiled wilderness to Maligne Canyon and beautiful Maligne Lake, where you'll enjoy lunch and a narrated scenic cruise to Spirit Island. Return to Jasper, where the balance of the day is at leisure to explore on your own. TOUR HIGHLIGHTSpanning nearly 4,250 square miles of spectacular natural beauty, Jasper is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Its vast wilderness, majestic peaks, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking panoramic sights lie below an incredible sky to thrill stargazers as well. A cruise to Spirit Island on the turquoise waters of Maligne Lake is an exceptional sight to behold as one of the most photographed locations in the world for its jaw-dropping beauty.MALIGNE-LAKE.jpg
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Day 8 JASPER–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–LAKE LOUISE–BANFF
Moving Mountains and Lifting Hearts Head south through Jasper National Park on Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefield for a thrilling Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier. Climb Sunwapta Pass to savor stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and massive glaciers. Next, stop at Lake Louise, where turquoise waters form a perfect mirrored reflection of Mount Victoria. Continue into Banff. TOUR HIGHLIGHT EPIC RIDE Be moved by an expedition across the Athabasca Glacier! Traverse this massive ice field aboard the all-terrain Columbia Ice Explorer and walk on the glacier's surface and witness the powerful forces that continue to shape the Rocky Mountain landscape. Feel the force of nature on an ancient glacier that continues to shape the Rocky Mountain landscape today.COLUMBIA-ICEFIELD.jpg
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Day 9 BANFF
Breathtaking Banff Guided sightseeing includes Bow River and Bow Falls. The balance of the day is at leisure. Consider an optional flightseeing trip for a bird’s-eye view of the Rockies, scenic stroll along the Bow River and downtown, or a visit to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site, the birthplace of Canada’s national parks. TOUR HIGHLIGHT Journey into the heart of Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park, where towering Rocky Mountain peaks frame shimmering turquoise lakes. With breathtaking vistas at every turn, this immersive experience showcases the timeless beauty and grandeur of the Canadian Rockies.BANFF.jpg
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Day 10 BANFF–SICAMOUS, BRITISH COLUMBIA–KAMLOOPS
Heavenly Heights This morning, travel through Yoho National Park, one of Canada’s most popular recreational areas and site of Cambrian fossil finds. On to Canada’s Glacier National Park, where the motorcoach climbs 4,364-foot-high Rogers Pass, a perfect spot for photos of the surrounding mountain cliffs and glaciers. Visit Sicamous, British Columbia, for a sweet treat at a local dairy. Continue to Kamloops for western hospitality, dinner, and a relaxing evening at your riverside resort, South Thompson Inn. TOUR HIGHLIGHT Put your feet up in historic elegance in this beautifully rugged setting at the South Thompson Inn in Kamloops. Once home to a thoroughbred-racing stable, the 55-acre riverfront property retains its original Manor and Carriage Houses, renovated into first-class luxury lodging.GLACIER-NATIONAL-PARK-ROGERS-PASS.jpg
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Day 11 KAMLOOPS–VICTORIA
British Columbia Treasures Continue west and catch a BC Ferry to Vancouver Island. A city tour of Victoria includes the gardens of Beacon Hill Park, the Fairmont Empress hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. Free time this evening to enjoy dinner on your own at one of the many restaurants in this harbor city. TOUR HIGHLIGHT EPIC RIDE Cruise on the BC Ferry from Vancouver to Victoria for a 90-minute journey across the water and keep a watchful eye on this bracing crossing to spy sea birds, seals, dolphins, or maybe even a humpback whale or a pod of orcas. Arrive in the very British city of Victoria on Vancouver Island, known as the Garden City for its stunning array of blooming flowers. Wander the quaint downtown core with its British colonial architecture, heritage buildings, and beautiful gardens before relaxing over a proper British afternoon tea.BC-FERRY.jpg
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Day 12 VICTORIA
Spend your day your way in Victoria Explore more of Victoria with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.Enjoy a leisurely afternoon for independent sightseeing and shopping. Start with Government Street’s elegant boutiques and Market Square’s specialty shops. Later, visit Globus Local Favorite The Butchart Gardens, then gather for a special farewell dinner in the beautifully restored original greenhouse. LOCAL FAVORITE The Butchart Gardens, created by visionary Jennie Butchart in 1912, is a National Historic Site celebrated for its extraordinary horticultural beauty. With millions of blooms, more than 900 plant varieties, and exquisitely designed landscapes, this botanical oasis feels straight out of a fairytale.VICTORIA.jpg
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Day 13 VICTORIA–VANCOUVER (EMBARKATION)
Alaskan Adventure Awaits! Travel on a scenic BC Ferry crossing through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver, wave goodbye to your Tour Director, and begin your 7-night Alaskan Inside Passage cruise. TOUR HIGHLIGHTYou’re in for one wild and wonderful week on a roundtrip cruise through the incredible Inside Passage, visiting the spectacular ports of Alaska. Cruise from Vancouver to discover spellbinding scenery from narrow fjords to scattered islets and towering peaks. Get close to massive glaciers in Glacier Bay National Park for the chance to witness ice calving from the glaciers and plunging into the ocean. VANCOUVER-HARBOR.jpg
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Day 14 CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE, ALASKA
Glacial Fjords & Grand Forests Alaska’s Inside Passage is a protected network of waterways that wind through glacier-cut fjords and lush temperate rain forests along the rugged coast of southeast Alaska. One of the greatest cruising routes in the world, the Inside Passage stretches through stunning landscapes, from Misty Fjords National Monument to famed Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. TOUR HIGHLIGHTSailing the Inside Passage offers opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife, with humpback whales and orcas plying the bountiful waters alongside the ships, bald eagles soaring overhead and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline.INSIDE-PASSAGE-BEARS.jpg
Day 15 CRUISING: TRACY ARM–JUNEAU, ALASKA
Coastal Cliffs & The Catch of the Day Steep cliffs and glacier-covered mountains flank Tracy Arm, a capitivating fjord fringed by the largest intact coastal temperate rainforest in the United States. Continue cruising to Juneau, Alaska's remote capital city, where visitors can hike on a glacier, enjoy fresh-caught seafood on a seaside patio, and tour the Capitol building—all in one day. TOUR HIGHLIGHT 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 waterproof gear in preparation for the more than 1 ½ meters of rainfall each year! JUNEAU-HUMPBACK-WHALES.jpg
Day 16 SKAGWAY
The Rush for Gold At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, the port town of Skagway served as the primary gateway to the legendary gold fields and quickly grew into Alaska’s largest settlement. It was a raucous frontier hub packed with trading posts, saloons, and guesthouses. As the gold rush faded into the 1900s, so did Skagway—but today it has been reinvigorated as a gateway for modern explorers to discover Alaska’s colorful history, pristine wilderness habitats, and unrivaled natural beauty. TOUR HIGHLIGHTAt every turn, you'll find yourself immersed in gold rush lore in Skagway, from the infamous Red Onion Saloon and its tales of Wyatt Earp to the narrow-gauge White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, which winds through rugged mountains, waterfalls, and towering glaciers on its historic journey into the Yukon. SKAGWAY.jpg
Day 17 CRUISING: GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK
Making a Splash Cruise Glacier Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the creaks and groans of “living” ice, the shrill cries of gulls and soaring eagles, and the splash of a breaching humpback whale provide a breathtaking spectacle of nature’s power. Frosted peaks tower over mossy forests, while wide tidewater glaciers and abundant marine wildlife create unforgettable scenery in this ever-changing wilderness. TOUR HIGHLIGHT With the serene majesty of snow-flecked and forested mountains defining its shores, Glacier Bay National Park offers some of the most dramatic scenery in the world. Keep your binoculars and camera ready as you cruise Glacier Bay to the mile-wide Margerie Glacier for the chance to witness ice calving. Wildlife abounds in Glacier Bay —you never know when you will see the fluke of a humpback breaking the surface, or a lone brown bear patrolling a windswept beach.GLACIER-BAY-NATIONAL-PARK-MARGERIE-GLACIER.jpg
Day 18 KETCHIKAN
Salmon Capital Ketchikan has long been an important hub of the salmon-fishing and salmon-packing industries. Visitors can savor fresh seafood at one of the local restaurants. The town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurtured by abundant rain. Enjoy a stroll through Totem Bight State HistoricalPark, kayak at Misty Fjords National Monument or join a salmon or trout fishing expedition to truly experience the beauty of Ketchikan. TOUR HIGHLIGHTKetchikan is one of the best spots along the Inside Passage to explore the rich culture of Native Alaskan nations like the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian. You can see intricately carved totem poles at the Totem Heritage Center and Totem Bight State Historical Park, while the attractions of Saxman Native Village just outside of Ketchikan offer the chance to see Tlingit culture in action, with working carvers and a dance show in the clan house.KETCHIKAN.jpg
Day 19 CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE
Where the Wild Things Are Scenic cruising through the Inside Passage offers outstanding opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife. TOUR HIGHLIGHTSavor time onboard, enjoying the amenities and relaxing on the observation deck while looking for humpback whales and orcas plying the bountiful waters alongside the ship, bald eagles soaring overhead, and brown bears lumbering along the shoreline. INSIDE-PASSAGE-BEARS.jpg
Day 20 VANCOUVER, BC (DISEMBARKATION)
British Columbia Treasures Disembark your ship for a guided sightseeing tour of Vancouver. See the waterfront, Chinatown, Robson Street, the Gastown neighborhood, and Stanley Park, with its old-growth evergreen forests and totem poles. Free time this evening to explore this vibrant city on your own. TOUR HIGHLIGHT Created in 1888, Stanley Park is considered the "crown jewel" of Vancouver. Spanning more than 1,000 acres beside downtown Vancouver, the park offers dramatic natural beauty, old-growth evergreen forests, and a remarkable collection of First Nations totem poles. Carved from western red cedar, each pole tells the story of a real or mythical event and reflects important cultural traditions and beliefs.VANCOUVER-STANLEY-PARK.jpg
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Day 21 VANCOUVER
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. VANCOUVER-SKYLINE.jpg
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