• Hotel accommodation including provincial taxes for 7 nights
• Sleeping accommodation onboard VIA Rail for 1 night including meals
• Sightseeing tour from Vancouver to Victoria including BC Ferries
• Admission to the Butchart Gardens
• Tour from Victoria to Port Hardy
• Skeena Totem Deluxe Class from Prince Rupert to Jasper
• Transfers between hotels and train stations in Prince Rupert, Prince George and Jasper
• Columbia Icefields excursion from Jasper
• Ice Explorer Ride on the Athabasca Glacier at the Columbia Icefield
• Photograph at the Columbia Icefield
• Luggage handling at hotels
• National Park fees

Day 1 - Vancouver
Upon arrival into Vancouver, transfer independently to your downtown hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore.
Overnight in Vanocuver

Day 2 - Vancouver to Victoria
Today, enjoy a full-day motorcoach tour to Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia. Travel through the rich farmland of the Fraser River delta, arriving at Tsawwassen, where you will board a B.C. Ferry (included) for a ninety minute ferry ride through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island. Leaving the ferry at Swartz Bay, you will drive south on Saanich Peninsula to visit the world- renowned Butchart Gardens (admission included). This 20-hectare (50-acre) botanical showcase is famous for its skilful blending of rare and exotic plants and trees mixed with native flora in a colourful and authentic series of formal gardens joined by several paths. Additional sightseeing highlights include the University of Victoria, Royal Victorian Yacht Club, Beacon Hill Park and the attractions around the Inner Harbour. Upon completion of your tour, the remainder of your day is at leisure.
Overnight in Victoria

Day 3 - Port Hardy
This morning you will be picked up at your hotel to start your full day tour up Vancouver Island to Port Hardy. Departing northbound on the Island Highway, your first stop will be at the Brentwood Bay scenic pullout and then you will continue on to Duncan “City of Totem Poles”. From Duncan, your next destination will be Chemainus “City of Murals” for a 40 minute stopover. Later, another stop will be made at Coombs Deli (made famous for their goats that graze on the roof). There you will have one hour for a lunch break (lunch not included). After lunch, you will follow a scenic route along the shoreline through Qualicum Beach and then head north past Campbell River. Another coffee break (beverages not included) will be made at a unique historical location before you arrive into Port Hardy in the early evening.
Overnight in Port Hardy

Day 4 - Prince Rupert
This morning, transfer (included) and embark on a full day of cruising the sheltered waters of the Inside Passage. During the length of this fifteen-hour journey, a wonderful array of snowcapped mountains combine with rich forests to provide a background for a series of dramatic fjords. Killer whales, sea lions and playful porpoise often appear in these waters, so keep your camera close at hand. Arrive at the seaport of Prince Rupert and transfer by taxi (transfer included) to your hotel.
Overnight in Prince Rupert

Day 5 - Prince George
Transfer by taxi this morning to the railway station (transfer included). Here you will board the VIA Rail “Skeena” Totem service for an eye-catching feast of mountains, meadows and rivers as you travel parallel to the salmon rich Skeena River. As you continue past the thriving lumber and mining communities of Terrace and Smithers, indications of Canada’s original native peoples are in abundance. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included onboard VIA Rail. Arrive in Prince George in the evening, and transfer by taxi to your hotel (taxi transfer included).
Overnight in Prince George

Day 6 - Jasper
Camera and film should be your priority this morning, in preparation for a day filled with changing landscapes. Take a taxi to the rail station (transfer included), and re-board VIA Rail’s “Skeena” train (breakfast and lunch included). Your journey is filled with unforgettable scenic splendour and offers views of the mighty Fraser River, the McGregor Mountain range, and the incomparable Mount Robson. Pioneers gave quaint names to their stopping points; Penny, Tête Jaune Cache, and Rearguard Falls all lead to your destination today. Arrive in the early afternoon, and transfer by taxi to your hotel (transfer included).
Overnight in Jasper

Day 7 - Jasper to Columbia Icefield to Jasper
This full day excursion follows the famous Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefield Centre. View scenic Rocky Mountain vistas and local wildlife along the way, with a photo stop at Athabasca Falls. Upon arrival at the Icefields, join a guided Ice Explorer excursion onto the Athabasca glacier (included). Please note that the connection back to Jasper will depart at approximately 2:45 pm, allowing 3 hours of free time at the Icefield Centre, providing plenty of time to explore the Parks Canada interpretive displays and have lunch (not included). Return to Jasper in late afternoon.
Overnight in Jasper

Day 8 - Jasper / VIA Rail to Vancouver
After a free morning to explore Jasper on your own, a scheduled transfer will take you from your hotel to the Jasper train station to board VIA Rail’s “Canadian” for your return trip to Vancouver in the first class “Silver and Blue” Class. Dinner (included) will be served in the dining car while you travel through the Rockies heading westbound. Your accommodations will be in either a private (deluxe) or semi-private (moderate) sleeper. At any time during your rail journey feel free to explore the train and spend time in the lounge or dome car.
Overnight onboard VIA Rail

Day 9 - Vancouver
An early breakfast in the dining car (included) starts your day off before you arrive into Vancouver’s Pacific Central Station at approximately 8:00 am. Your tour concludes upon arrival.

Moderate
	Pacific Palisades Vancouver 233 rooms, spa services, health club. Central location with dining, shopping and sightseeing.
	Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour 236 rooms. Downtown location. 1 restaurant, 1 lounge, 1 patio, indoor pool, and fitness centre. Non-smoking hotel.
	Thunderbird Inn 48 rooms. 2 blocks from the shore (downtown). 1 restaurant, 1 pub. Non-smoking rooms available.
	Pacific Inn 77 rooms. Downtown location. 1 restaurant. Non-smoking rooms available. Standard twin, single, tripple and quad.
	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
	The Fairmont Vancouver 508 rooms with sophisticated grace, charm, style and flair. Located in a prime downtown location. Deluxe Room
	The Fairmont Empress Victoria 477 rooms. Downtown location. 1 restaurant, 1 lounge, assorted shops, boutiques, business centre, indoor pool, whirlpool, children’s wading pool, 2 saunas, fi tness centre and full service spa. Non-smoking fl oors available.
	Glen Lyon Inn - Port Hardy 44 rooms. All ocean view rooms. Most rooms have private balconies. In room coffee maker, restaurant, pub, exercise room, free parking and kitchenettes available.
	Prince Rupert - The Crest Hotel 102 rooms. Downtown location. 1 restaurant, 1 lounge with outdoor deck, steam room, fitness centre and outdoor hot tub. Non-smoking rooms available.
	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 or Saturday between the following date ranges as your vacation start date.

May 17 – May 19	Twin	Single	Child
Moderate	$2,657	$3,253	$1,344
Deluxe	$3,090	$4,085	$1,344
May 31 – Jun 16	Twin	Single	Child
Moderate	$3,260	$4,055	$1,641
Deluxe	$3,809	$5,109	$1,641
Jun 28 – Aug 23	Twin	Single	Child
Moderate	$3,260	$4,055	$1,641
Deluxe	$3,732	$4,955	$1,641
Aug 25 – Sep 8	Twin	Single	Child
Moderate	$3,496	$4,291	$1,818
Deluxe	$4,151	$5,557	$1,818
Sep 20 – Sep 22	Twin	Single	Child
Moderate	$3,496	$4,291	$1,818
Deluxe	$3,969	$5,191	$1,818