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Canada is so expansive and has such diverse natural beauty that one could spend years vacationing within her borders. By winding your way from coast to coast at scenery level, you will gain a new appreciation of your country's greatness as you travel from Halifax to Vancouver and back.
Duration: 30 Days / 29 Nights
Themes: Tours & Vacations
This is your Canadian Tour of a lifetime: experience such places as Victoria and Butchart Gardens, Calgary, Banff, Columbia Icefields, Regina, Winnipeg, Jasper, Ottawa, Edmonton and much more!
Destinations: New Brunswick: Grand Falls, Quebec: Drummondville, Ontario: North Bay, Ontario: Sault Ste Marie, Michigan: Marquette, Minnesota: Bemidji, Manitoba: Winnipeg, Saskatchewan: Swift Current, Alberta: Calgary, Alberta: Banff, British Columbia: Revelstoke, British Columbia: Victoria, British Columbia: Vancouver, British Columbia: Kamloops, Alberta: Jasper, Alberta: Edmonton, Saskatchewan: Regina, Ontario: Thunder Bay, Ontario: Ottawa, Quebec: Quebec City, New Brunswick: Edmundston
Begin your unforgettable holiday across Canada. Progress has changed the face of our cities, but the countryside remains much the same as when the westward explorers discovered it. Visit the Covered Bridge Potato Chip factory in Hartland before arrivng in Grand Falls for the evening.
Make your way into Quebec today. From Riviere du Loup, follow the mighty St. Lawrence River. Today visit the Woodcarver's Museum where a storyteller will entertain you with animated local folk legends depicted in a 22 foot long carved mural. Overnight this evening in Drummondville. (CB)
An early start brings you through the bustling city of Montreal. Enter Ontario and join the Ottawa River, following it past Ottawa and the Canadian Forces Base Petawawa. Continue motoring through the beautiful Ottawa Valley to North Bay. (CB)
The first stop today is in the nickel mining town of Sudbury, at Science North. This internationally renowned science centre offering hands on exhibits encouraging visitors to interact and explore. This afternoon your route is along Lake Huron. Arrive in Sault Ste. Marie for the night. (CB)
This morning we cross the border into the USA and enjoy a Boat Ride through the "Soo Locks", highlighting the Saint Mary's River Rapids. Spend tonight in Marquette, Michigan on the shores of Lake Superior. (CB)
Continue westward to Wisconsin, then past Duluth, Minnesota at the western tip of Lake Superior. Spend the night in Bemidji, Minnesota. (B)
Pass through Grand Forks, North Dakota and head north to enter Manitoba and arrive in Winnipeg where you will spend the next two nights. (CB)
This morning enjoy a guided city tour of Winnipeg. This afternoon you can stroll through beautiful Bonnycastle Park on the banks of the Assiniboine River, visit any number of historic sites, see the collection of Inuit Art at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, browse the shops of Portage Avenue, or relax at your hotel... the choice is yours! (B)
Depart Winnipeg and ride through sections of cultivated land, resembling a patchwork quilt of greens, golds and brown, past Regina where you will overnight in Swift Current. (B)
Make your way westward through Canada's "Bread Basket". Recapture the spirit of the Old West at towns rich in Indian lore. The wilderness once roamed by bison has gradually made way for the railroad, wheat fields, oil wells, and a modern super highway which leads to Calgary. Enjoy a brief tour of Calgary before arriving at your hotel for the evening. (CB)
A short drive leads to the Rocky Mountains and Banff National Park. A trip to the Columbia Icefields provides the opportunity for a Sno-Coach trip up the face of the Athabasca Glacier (weather permitting). The next two nights are spent in the beautiful mountain resort town of Banff. (B)
Enjoy a day at leisure in Banff. (B)
The highway threads the silent mountains through some of the most spectacular scenery in North America. Twist up Kicking Horse Pass to traverse the Great Divide and share the beauty of Yoho National Park en route to the summit of Rogers Pass. Descend Glacier National Park, skirt the boundary of Revelstoke National Park and spend the night in Revelstoke. (B)
Today's route brings you through Salmon Arm then directly to Tsawassen to ferry across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island. Spend the next two nights in Victoria. (CB)
Victoria: the Emerald of the West and Sunshine Garden City is a regal capital with a British accent and Olde England charm. Your tour of Victoria includes the Tudor style buildings, parks, flower lined streets, and many other points of interest. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure to browse the many quality boutique or sightsee at your own pace. Later visit Butchart Gardens in the early evening offering a magnificent array of flowers, trees and much more. (CB).
This morning you will motor north along the peaceful green coast of Vancouver Island to the lumber capital of Nanaimo. Here, you will board the ferry for a return cruise to the mainland. From Horseshoe Bay, travel via West Vancouver to cross the famous Lions Gate Bridge to arrive in the sparkling Pacific port of Vancouver for two nights. On arrival in Vancouver, a city tour will acquaint you with the best of the city. (CB)
Today is a complete day of leisure for you to explore restored Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park, shop or simply relax... the choice is all yours. (B)
Follow the Simon Fraser route to Hope, then turn northward through the Fraser River Canyon with its breathtaking views of the rapids and sheer rock cliffs. Visit Hell's Gate, Boston Bar, and Cache Creek. Overnight in Kamloops. (B)
Motor through the Caribou Mountain Range to follow the Thompson River Valley. Your scenic delight today is the Yellowhead Highway, one of the most picturesque in North America. Pass Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies, on route to Jasper for the night. Jasper had few visitors until 1911 when the Grand Trunk Railway arrived. Enjoy the peaceful beauty of the town and surrounding mountains which provide a never-to-be-forgotten holiday experience. (CB)
You are off to Alberta's capital of Edmonton. Visit the spectacular West Edmonton Mall before settling in for the night. (B)
You continue your tour through the Prairies and rolling hills of Alberta on your way to the capital city of Regina in Saskatchewan, for overnight. (B)
Tour Regina this morning, then return to Winnipeg and overnight. (CB)
Enter Ontario to journey through the northern woodlands past the island peppered Lake of the Woods to Thunder Bay for the next two nights. (B)
Today tour the workshop and gift centre at a working amethyst mine before visiting Old Fort William. Step back in time to experience life as it was during the days of the fur trade. Guides in period costume play the trades of a bygone era in this vibrant historical community. (B)
Travel along the sparkling Lake Superior shores today. This drive is noted for panoramic views of the big lake, the tall pine forest, and rugged cliffs. Arrive in Sault Ste. Marie for the night. (B)
Retrace your steps along the shores of Lake Huron. Arrive in Ottawa, for a two night stay in the heart of the nation's capital. (CB)
Enjoy a locally guided tour of Ottawa this morning, highlights include the Parliament Buildings, Embassy Row, the Rideau Canal, and much more. The rest of the day is free to explore our capital on your own. (B)
Make your way to Montreal where you will enjoy a city tour en route to Quebec City. Upon arrival in Quebec City, meet your local tour guide for a city tour of Old Quebec before checking into your hotel for the night. (B)
Enjoy a free morning in Quebec City before travelling to New Brunswick where you will overnight in Edmundston. (B)
You have experienced Canada from sea to sea. You have seen her cities, mountains, forests... her prairies and lakes... met her people. Now it is time to reminisce as you return home. (B)
| Departure Dates | Single | Double | Triple | Quad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2012: September 2 | $7887.00 CAD + tax | $5562.00 CAD + tax | $4895.00 CAD + tax | $4613.00 CAD + tax |
Note: Prices shown are per person and based on occupancy category
September 2
Best Western Plus
Grand Falls, New Brunswick
September 3
Comfort Inn
Drummondville, Quebec
September 4
Hampton Inn
North Bay, Ontario
September 5
Quality Inn
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
September 6
Ramada
Marquette, Michigan
September 7
Holiday Inn Express
Bemidji, Minnesota
September 8 & 9
Place Louis Riel
Winnipeg, Manitoba
September 10
Comfort Inn
Swift Current, Saskatchewan
September 11
Coast Plaza Hotel
Calgary, Alberta
September 12 & 13
Banff International Hotel
Banff, Alberta
September 14
Days Inn & Suites
Revelstoke, British Columbia
September 15 & 16
Best Western Plus Inner Harbour
Victoria, British Columbia
September 17 & 18
Blue Horizon Hotel
Vancouver, British Columbia
September 19
Comfort Inn & Suites
Kamloops, British Columbia
September 20
Sawridge Inn
Jasper, Alberta
September 21
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Edmonton, Alberta
September 22
Holiday Inn Express
Regina Saskatchewan
September 23
Place Louis Riel
Winnipeg, Manitoba
September 24 & 25
Best Western Plus
Thunder Bay, Ontario
September 26
Quality Inn
Sault Ste. Marie
September 27 & 28
Quality Hotel Downtown Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario
September 29
Manoir Victoria
Quebec, Quebec
September 30
Quality Inn
Edmundston, New Brunswick
Payment
A non-refundable $200 deposit per person is payable upon booking with the remaining balance due 45 days prior to departure.
Cancellation Terms
In the event of cancellation, the following penalties will apply:
- Between 45 and 31 days prior to departure: 50% of the total tour price will be retained.
- Between 30 days to day of departure and after departure: 100% of the total tour price will be retained.
Cancellation Insurance is available and strongly recommended.
Itinerary Variations
If unforeseen circumstances beyond our control necessitate changes, we reserve the right to vary itineraries/accommodations and substitute the best alternative available.
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