Day 1 - Arrive Vancouver

Welcome to Vancouver.  Your package includes a transfer from the airport to your hotel. The Marriott Pinnacle or the Renaissance Harbourside puts you in the heart of the city, close to shops and restaurants. 

Overnight – Marriott Pinnacle Hotel or Renaissance Harbourside

Day 2 – Vancouver to Victoria

This morning your motorcoach will be driven aboard a modern BC Ferry for a cruise through the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island.  Your first stop is Butchart Gardens, so bring your camera and lots of film!  No picture quite prepares you for the size and abundance of these glorious gardens.  Victoria's historic waterfront is your next stop and your hotel is just a short distance from this hub of activity.   

Overnight – Chateau Victoria

Day 3 – Victoria

Victoria has numerous endearing qualities, but the one you will remember longest is the warmth and kindness extended by everyone you meet. Enjoy your day in this city filled with flowers and charming people.

Overnight – Chateau Victoria

Day 4 – Victoria to Qualicum Beach

Although the trip is only 4 hours, VIA Rail’s Malahat travels through beautiful scenery.  When you arrive in Qualicum Beach, you will be delighted with the many activities available in this lively beach community.

Overnight - Heritage Inn 

Day 5 – Qualicum Beach to Port Hardy

Vancouver Island is a beautiful place.  This morning is yours to enjoy as you depart on the daily coach that provides services to the many small communities between Qualicum Beach and Port Hardy.  You are scheduled to arrive into Port Hardy late afternoon. 

Overnight – Port Hardy Inn

Day 6 – Cruise the Inside Passage to Prince Rupert

An early morning is in order as the ferry departs at 7:30AM.  Once on board, you have access to the many lounges and restaurants.  We will whenever possible, confirm seating for you in the reserved lounge.  The trip is about 15 hours, so you have ample time to look for wildlife along the way.  You are scheduled into Prince Rupert at 11:30PM.

Overnight – Crest Hotel Harbor View Room

Day 7 & 8 – Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert offers an array of ways to touch nature.  It has the feel of a place where people know and care about their neighbors, and it isn’t too hard to imagine a moose walking down main street.  The Crest Hotel is just delightful, built right at the water's edge. It offers an array of ocean views.  Cow Bay is a must see with great bovine decorating ideas at every turn.  Fish lovers will find that the halibut is so fresh and delicious, you will want it for every meal.  Try the fish and chips at the Peg Leg Café for lunch.

OverNights – Crest Hotel

Day 9 – Prince Rupert to Prince George Aboard the Skeena

VIA Rail offers Totem Deluxe with seating in all-domed, viewing cars.  We believe that these special cars, along this unique route make it one of the best rail values in the world.  Your train departs at 8:00AM and arrives at 8:10PM, so you have a full day of scenic delights. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included and will be served at your seats.

Overnight – Coast Inn of the North

Day 10 – Prince George to Jasper Aboard the Skeena

Today you depart on the Skeena for Jasper at 8:00AM.  You will arrive at 4:45PM.  Breakfast and lunch are served aboard the train.  When you arrive in Jasper, pick up your rental car and go to your hotel.

Overnight – Sawridge Inn

Day 11 - Jasper

Consider a visit to secluded Maligne Lake, the drive is beautiful.

Overnight - Sawridge Inn

Day 12 - Jasper to Lake Louise

Today you travel through some of the most beautiful vistas found anyplace on the globe.  A stop at the awesome Athabasca Glacier for a Ice Explorer ride is highly recommended.

Overnight – Deer Lodge Heritage Room

Day 13 - Lake Louise to Banff

Banff is a picture postcard of the Canadian Rockies. Be sure you see Bow Falls, the Cave and Basin, Tunnel Mountain and take a gondola ride up the side of Sulphur Mountain. 
Overnight – Buffalo Mountain Lodge

Day 14 – Banff
You are never at a loss of things to in Banff. The town is filled with delightful shops and boutiques. Mother Nature’s handiwork is everywhere you look. You will soon see why Banff has developed from a railroad stop, to one of the best known resorts in the world.

Day 15 – Banff to Calgary

We hope this will be one of many visits to this lovely country!