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Great Rail Journeys

Lake Louise and Sulphur Mountain We take a cable car up Sulphur Mountain for breathtaking mountain views and travel to the beautiful Lake Louise for lunch. You have a free day to explore Banff or if you are feeling adventurous, enjoy a float trip down the Bow River.

Day 11 » The Rocky Mountaineer The Canadian Through the Rockies by Train Travel with the UK's leading specialist in holidays by rail on this wonderful 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 » Fly to Canada We fly from London Heathrow to Toronto.

Day 2-3 » Toronto and Niagara Falls During our stay we see the sights of this lively, multicultural city and 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 for the scenic train journey past the beautiful lakes and forests of the Canadian Shield to Jasper.

Day 5-6 « To the Rockies The Canadian crosses the wide-open prairies, calling at Winnipeg. After a brief stop in Edmonton the next morning, we climb into the foothills of the Rockies and continue to Jasper.

Day 7 » Mountains and canyons Today we enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Jasper National Park, which includes the spectacular Maligne Canyon.

Day 8 » Athabasca Glacier We depart by coach along the Icefields Parkway for an exciting ride by giant snowmobile on the Athabasca Glacier. Our journey continues to Banff.

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 world famous 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 • Butchart Gardens We visit Butchart Gardens before continuing to Vancouver airport for the overnight flight to London Heathrow, arriving Day 17.

JOURNEYS AS GREAT AS THE DESTINATIONS.