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Canada By Rail with Jasper

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Nothing shows you Canada like the train. Travel from Toronto past shimmering lakes and towering forests, across the "big sky" prairies for two Nights, stopping in beautiful Jasper for two Nights. Continue your journey with one more overnight rail travel through majestic mountains to Vancouver and the sparkling Pacific - Travel in the comfort of your private sitting room by day and bedroom by night.

Enjoy delicious meals and outstanding service. Your Toronto overnight ensures that you are at the station in plenty of time for your departure. With three Nights aboard the train, you will experience the time honored care that makes rail travel so popular. Your Skyline Car provides an ideal vantage point for spectacular photographs. Your morning arrival brings you to Vancouver refreshed and ready to explore Vancouver. This package spends one night in Toronto, 2 Nights in Jasper and one in Vancouver, but you can spend additional Nights in both Toronto and Vancouver should you choose to do so.

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  • Four nights accommodations
  • Three Nights total aboard VIA Rail - Silver & Blue Class in a private bedroom. Two Nights are from Toronto to Jasper and one night from Jasper to Vancouver. Access to the domed viewing cars and all meals aboard the train
  • Meals aboard the train
  • Hotel taxes and GST on applicable items
  • Maps and destination information
Day 1 - Arrive Toronto
Welcome to Toronto! Transportation is provided from the Toronto airport to your hotel. Following your arrival in Toronto, your afternoon and evening is at leisure. Toronto is a beautiful city with lake frontage, fine restaurants and interesting shops.
Overnight - The Fairmont Royal York

Day 2 and 3 - VIA Rail Toronto to Jasper
Today you embark on your two day journey to Jasper. The Fairmont Royal York is conveniently located across the street from the VIA rail station. Nothing shows you Canada like a trip on the train. Your bedroom is VIA Rails "top of the line" accommodations. Your sitting room by day converts to upper and lower berths at night. Once aboard the train, the staff will see you settled into your room. As a Silver and Blue Class passenger, your fare includes all meals, use of any of the lounges and access to the domed skyline car for spectacular viewing. Enjoy the scenery as you whisk-by the ever changing Canadian landscape.
Overnight onboard VIA Rail

Day 4 - Jasper
An afternoon arrival is scheduled and you will be met at the station by the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge staff for your transfer to the Lodge. The grounds of the Lodge are absolutely lovely. Inside the lobby is a huge double fireplace with ample seating to relax and look out over Lac Beauvert. While in Jasper consider some of these activities: Dog Sledding, Ice Canyon Walk, snow mobile tour, snow-shoeing, or just relax in the lobby by the warmth of the fire.
Overnight - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Day 5 - Jasper
You are never at a loss of things to do while in Jasper! In addition to great golfing, you can bike, swim, hike, or go horseback riding. This afternoon, you can enjoy the grounds of the Lodge, consider a visit to Mt. Edith Cavell, or the tram ride up to the top of Whistler Mountain.
Overnight – Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Day 6– Jasper to Vancouver
You have the morning to relax and enjoy the beauty of Jasper. Your train departs this afternoon and we have arranged for the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge to take you to the station. The scenery out of Jasper is breathtaking, be sure to get a seat in the dome car! Once again the VIA Rail staff will ensure your comfort and enjoyment as you travel from Jasper to Vancouver.
Overnight – VIA Rail Sleeper Car

Day 7– Arrive Vancouver
You are scheduled for a morning arrival into Vancouver. Due to your early arrival, your room will not be available for check-in, so leave your bags at the hotel and do some local sightseeing, some suggestions are: Gastown, a lovely 19th century restoration offering a selection of excellent restaurants. Also in the offering is the opportunity to see Granville Island, the Aquarium, Stanley Park, the Capilano suspension bridge, colorful Chinatown, BC Palace, the Sunken Gardens of Queen Elizabeth Park and the Bloedel Conservatory.
Overnight – Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside or Marriott Pinnacle

Day 8 – Depart Vancouver
Transportation from your hotel to the Vancouver Airport is included.
Accommodations

Accommodations

The Fairmont Royal York Toronto The Fairmont Royal York Toronto
1365 rooms and suites. Close to theatres, shopping, entertainment, city attractions and across from the VIA Rail Station.
The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
446 rooms. Main lodge, log cabins and cedar chalets on the shore of Lac Beauvert. Golf course, stables, swimming pool, restaurants and games room.
Deluxe Room
Berth at Night VIA Rail - Upper and Lower Berth
By day, the two berths transform into two double seats that face each other. By night, the double seats give way to two cosy, comfortable beds, each equipped with a reinforced privacy curtain.
Marriott Pinnacle Hotel Marriott Pinnacle Vancouver
Spa services, health club with lap pool. Central location with dining, shopping and sightseeing.
Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside
437 rooms, high speed Internet access, a restaurant and lounge/bar, Health Club with indoor pool, sauna and whirlpool and excellent meeting facilities. Great location with dining, shopping and sightseeing.

Choose any Monday or Wednesday between the following date ranges as your vacation start date.

May 07 - 14, 2008 $2,259
May 19, 2008 $2,399
May 21 - 28, 2008 $2,539
Jun 2 - Aug 13, 2008 $2,999
Aug 18 - Sep 10, 2008 $3,239
Sep 15 - Oct 1, 2008 $3,059
Oct 6 - 20, 2008 $2,909
Oct 22 - 29, 2008 $2,219


A baggage and housekeeping charge of $25 per person is additional.
Higher fares may apply if you are not 60+ a surcharge will apply.

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