Relaxation meets freedom in this vacation! Combine pampering and amazing Canadian Rocky scenery onboard VIA Rail's 'Canadian', with a Discovery Drive. Your itinerary, complete with rental car, accommodations, and sightseeing, allows you time to explore the wild beauty of our mountain parks at your own pace. The perfect vacation balance for anyone with an adventurous spirit and plenty of time.

• 6 nights accommodation
• VIA Rail's 'Canadian' Silver & Blue class (all onboard meals)
• Mid-size car rental
• Columbia Icefield Glacier Excursion (seasonal*)
• Banff Gondola
• Upper Hot Springs & Cave and Basin Admission
• 1 breakfast, 1 dinner
• Icefield Photograph (seasonal*)
• Hotel luggage handling
• National Park fees
• Gratuities on included meals

Day 1 Vancouver to Lac Le Jeune
Begin your vacation with an early morning rental car pickup in Vancouver, and drive to peaceful Lac Le Jeune. Travel along either the Coquihalla Highway via Merritt (highway toll not included on this route) or the Trans-Canada Highway via the Fraser Canyon, where you can stop at Hell's Gate and other great viewpoints. Dinner included at Lac Le Jeune Resort.
Overnight Lac Le Jeune.

Day 2 Lac Le Jeune to Banff
This morning, take a cruise on Lake Minnewanka (seasonal*), highlighted by jagged peaks, hoodoo clusters and Devil's Gap. In the afternoon, visit the Whyte Museum (admission not included). This afternoon you'll travel by horseback on a trail ride that includes a cook-out.
Overnight Banff.

Day 3 Discovering Banff
Explore the wonders of world-famous Banff National Park, a scenic alpine town that's also a centre for arts and entertainment, shopping, restaurants and nightlife. Luxuriate in the mineral waters of the newly-renovated Upper Hot Springs and ride the Banff Gondola for a 360 degrees look at Banff and the Bow Valley. Also included in your package is admission to the Cave & Basin National Historic Site.
Overnight Banff.

Day 4 Banff to Jasper Sightseeing
Today you will drive to Jasper via Canada's most spectacular mountain highway - the Icefields Parkway. Be sure to stop and explore, take pictures, enjoy the peaks, valleys, waterfalls, glaciers and turquoise lakes. A ride on the Ice Explorer (seasonal*), visiting the Athabasca Glacier adjacent to the Columbia Icefields Interpretive Centre, is included in your package (April 15 - October 15 included). Begin a two-night stay in Jasper.
Overnight Jasper.

Day 5 Exploring Jasper
Take time to discover Jasper and it's lovely surroundings on your own. Drive to Maligne Canyon and Maligne Lake, where you can take a scenic lake cruise; try the Whistlers tramway for a panoramic view of the townsite and surrounding area; or head eastward to Miette Hot Springs. Suggested options are not included in this vacation.
Overnight Jasper

Day 6 & 7 VIA Rail's 'Canadian' from Jasper to Vancouver
Return your rental vehicle in Jasper ($250.00 Cdn drop fee + tax not included *subject to change*) and begin the two-day rail portion of your vacation. An afternoon departure onboard VIA Rail's Silver & Blue class, will begin your overnight rail journey to Vancouver. You will travel along the tranquil North Thompson River, through B.C.'s Interior Plateau with its sagebrush and Ponderosa pines, and finally along the rugged Fraser Canyon past Hell's Gate into the Coast Mountain range. Your vacation concludes upon arrival in Vancouver.

*When day tours or attractions are not operational in the off-season, the price will be adjusted or there will be an alternative excursion/attraction made available.*

Moderate
	Lac Le Jeune Resort Moderate: - 40 rooms. Located in a wilderness setting; no phones or televisions in the rooms. 1 restaurant and 1 lounge. Outdoor recreational activities: hiking trails, fishing, canoe and pedal boat rentals, bike rentals. Non-smoking rooms available.
	Banff - Mount Royal Hotel 136 rooms, whirlpool, shopping & dining. Located in the heart of Banff. Run of House Room
	Jasper - Lobstick Lodge 139 rooms. Relaxed, friendly, family oriented atmosphere. Swimming pool, hot tubs, restaurant and lounge. Standard Room
	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.
Deluxe
	Lac Le Jeune Resort Moderate: - 40 rooms. Located in a wilderness setting; no phones or televisions in the rooms. 1 restaurant and 1 lounge. Outdoor recreational activities: hiking trails, fishing, canoe and pedal boat rentals, bike rentals. Non-smoking rooms available.
	The Fairmont Banff Springs 770 elegant rooms and suites. A world-renowned castle property with top-notch service & amenities. Fairmont Room
	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
	VIA Rail - Double Bedroom The double bedroom provides an entirely private, onboard haven of peace and quiet. Each bedroom features two armchairs, a small closet, fan, electrical outlet, private washroom, sink and mirror.

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

May 3 - May 17	Twin	Single
Moderate	$1,501	$2,176
Deluxe	$2,203	$3,369
May 19 - Jun 25	Twin	Single
Moderate	$2,181	$3,152
Deluxe	$3,187	$4,851
Jun 28 - Oct 4	Twin	Single
Moderate	$2,219	$3,229
Deluxe	$3,277	$5,030
Oct 6 - 11	Twin	Single
Moderate	$1,847	$2,522
Deluxe	$2,556	$3,632