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The Canadian Through the Rockies by Train Travel with the UK's leading specialist in holidays by rail on this epic 17-day journey across Canada. A friendly and professional Tour Manager accompanies all departures so sit back, relax and enjoy the magic of Niagara Falls, the grandeur of the Rockies and the charm of Vancouver Island.

Day 1 » Fjy to Canada Fly Air Canada London Heathrow to Toronto.

Day 2 » Fascinating Toronto After a sightseeing tour of this lively, multicultural city, perhaps take a ride up the CN Tower.

Day 3 * Magical Niagara Falls Today we visit Niagara Falls where you can enjoy a boat cruise to the foot of the falls.

Day 4 * On board The Canadian We depart Toronto on The Canadian in superior accommodation for the scenic train journey past the beautiful lakes and forests of the Canadian Shield to Jasper, which can be enjoyed from the train's high-level Observation Dome.

DayS » Across the Prairies _ The Canadian crosses the wide-open Prairies, with a brief stop in Winnipeg.

Day 6 * Into the Rockies After a stop at Edmonton, The Canadian climbs into the foothills of the Rockies and arrives in Jasper.

Day 7 * Mountains and canyons Today we enjoy a sightseeing tour of the area and visit the spectacular Maligne Canyon.

DayS * On the Athabasca Glacier We depart by coach along the Icefields Parkway road for an exciting ride by giant snowmobile on the Athabasca Glacier, then continue to Banff.

Day 9 * To Lake Louise The drama continues as we take a cable car up Sulphur Mountain for breathtaking mountain views before travelling to the beautiful Lake Louise for lunch.

Day 10 * Free time In Banff You have time to explore the charming resort of Banff and if you are feeling adventurous, enjoy a gentle raft trip down the Bow River.

Day 11 * The Rocky Mountaineer Today we embark on the 600-mile daylight train journey through the Rockies travelling in Cold Leaf Class in a bi-level dome car with open-air observation platform.

Day 12 • Through the Canyons We enjoy one of the most dramatic sections of the journey along the spectacular Thompson and Fraser Canyons to Vancouver.

Day 13 * Discovering Vancouver Our morning sightseeing tour includes historic Castown, Chinatown, Stanley Park with its Totem Poles and the Capilano Suspension Bridge.

Day 14 * The Gulf Islands We travel by ferry to Victoria on Vancouver Island, enjoying the gentle cruise through the Gulf islands archipelago.

Day 15 * Free time in Victoria See the sights or take a fabulous seaplane ride over Mt Olympus.

Day 16 * The Butchart Gardens We visit Butchart Gardens before continuing to Vancouver airport for the overnight flight to London Heathrow.

JOURNEYS AS GREAT AS THE DESTINATIONS.