Great Canadian Rail Journey
Great Canadian Rail Journey
14 Days Starting in Toronto, ON, Canada and ending in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Visiting: Toronto, Niagara Falls, Via Rail, Ontario, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Manitoba Avenue & Saskatchewan Street, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Jasper, Maligne Lake, Athabasca Glacier, Lake Louise, Banff, Kamloops, Victoria, Vancouver, North America
Tour operator:
Tour code:
CZ-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 36
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
From:
$6535
$6090
Operator discount: -$446
NB: Prices correct on 31-May-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
Redirect your train of thought on this epic rail journey across captivating Canada. Nestled in your first-class, art deco train car aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian, you can cruise and snooze your way through five picturesque provinces – although you won’t want to miss a moment of the panoramic scenery outside your window. After feeling the energy of Toronto and the mist of Niagara Falls, you’ll board your premier transcontinental train to chug past the sparkling lakes of Ontario, the golden prairies of Manitoba, the winding rivers of Saskatchewan, and the sun-dappled forests of Alberta. But the journey doesn’t conclude at the end of the line. You’ll continue by luxury motorcoach to the most beautiful national parks of the Canadian Rockies, including Jasper, Banff, Yoho, and Glacier National Park. Roast s’mores at a riverside barbecue in historic Kamloops before s’more fun in the British-infused city of Victoria and the multicultural metropolis of Vancouver.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Toronto,Ontario
Location: Toronto
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Westin Harbour Castle Toronto
Meals Included: No Meals
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
Day 2 : Toronto. Excursion To Niagara Falls
Location: Toronto, Niagara Falls, Toronto
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Westin Harbour Castle Toronto
Meals Included: No Meals
Drive along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls. For the adventurous, your Tour Director will suggest optional flightseeing over the falls. Then, take a Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise for a thrilling boat ride to view the thundering falls from river level. Return to Toronto for an orientation drive before a special dinner atop the 1,815-foot-tall CN Tower.
Day 3 : Toronto,Via Rail The Canadian-Ontario
Location: Toronto, Via Rail, Ontario
Accommodation: Overnight Train Journey
Meals Included: No Meals
After breakfast, head to Union Station for departure on the Canadian, VIA Rail’s premier transcontinental train. On VIA Rail, during the day your cabin for two offers armchairs, toilet, and a picture window. By night it transforms into upper and lower beds where guests must be able to climb a ladder to reach the upper bed. If you are a single passenger, your cabin by day features small couch-style seating, toilet and sink, and a large picture window. By night, an economy of space requires the pull-down bed to fill the space (obstructing the furniture and bathroom facilities). Public restrooms are available on each coach. Train travel is subject to unforeseen delays.
Day 4 : Via Rail The Canadian-Ontario-Winnipeg,Manitoba
Location: Via Rail, Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Accommodation: Overnight Train Journey
Meals Included: No Meals
Your exciting travel on the VIA Rail train continues through Ontario and Manitoba.
Day 5 : Via Rail The Canadian-Manitoba & Saskatchewan
Location: Via Rail, Manitoba Avenue & Saskatchewan Street
Accommodation: Overnight Train Journey
Meals Included: No Meals
Continue through the picturesque prairies and winding rivers of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Day 6 : Via Rail The Canadian-Saskatchewan-Alberta-Jasper
Location: Via Rail, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Jasper
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Chateau Jasper
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel from Saskatchewan to Jasper. Admire the scenery as your train roughly parallels the famed Yellowhead Route, Canada’s historic trail of westward expansion. Arrive in Jasper for an orientation drive and free time this evening.
Day 7 : Jasper. Excursion To Maligne Lake
Location: Jasper, Maligne Lake, Jasper
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Chateau Jasper
Meals Included: No Meals
Travel through Jasper’s unspoiled beauty to glacial Maligne Canyon to stunning Maligne Lake for lunch and a narrated scenic cruise to Spirit Island. Return to Jasper where the balance of the day is at leisure to explore Jasper on your own.
Day 8 : Jasper-Columbia Icefield-Lake Louise-Banff
Location: Jasper, Athabasca Glacier, Lake Louise, Banff
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Banff Park Lodge
Meals Included: No Meals
Head south through Jasper National Park on Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefield for a thrilling Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier with a Glaciologist guide. Climb Sunwapta Pass to savor stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and massive glaciers. Next, stop at Lake Louise, whose green-blue waters form a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria. Continue into Banff for a free evening.
Day 9 : Banff
Location: Banff
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Banff Park Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Guided sightseeing includes Bow River and Falls. The balance of the day is at leisure. Consider an optional flightseeing trip for a bird’s-eye view of the Rockies.
Day 10 : Banff-Kamloops
Location: Banff, Kamloops
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: South Thompson Inn Guest Ranch & Conference Centre
Meals Included: No Meals
This morning, travel through the spectacular beauty of Yoho National Park, one of Canada’s most popular recreational areas and site of pre-Cambrian fossil finds. On to Canada’s Glacier National Park, where the motorcoach climbs 4,379-foot-high Rogers Pass, a perfect spot for photos of the surrounding mountain cliffs and glaciers. Continue to your riverside resort. Tonight, enjoy a [LF] riverside BBQ with S’mores.
Day 11 : Kamloops-Victoria
Location: Kamloops, Victoria
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
Continue west and catch a BC Ferry to Vancouver Island. An orientation tour of Victoria includes the gardens of Beacon Hill Park, the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. Free time this evening—enjoy dinner on your own at one of the many restaurants in this harbor city.
Day 12 : Victoria
Location: Victoria
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort
Meals Included: No Meals
The morning and afternoon is at leisure for independent sightseeing and shopping. For shoppers, Government Street’s elegant shops and Market Square’s collection of specialty stores are good places to start. History buffs should be sure to visit the Royal British Columbia Museum. Later, visit [LF] Butchart Gardens, followed by a special farewell dinner in the original, now restored, greenhouse.
Day 13 : Victoria-Vancouver
Location: Victoria, Vancouver
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Delta By Marriott Vancouver Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast
Take the BC Ferry through the Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its Mediterranean-type climate. Arrive in Vancouver for a city tour that includes the Waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park with its towering evergreen forests and totem poles. Free time this evening to enjoy this vibrant city on your own.
Day 14 : Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Fully Guided
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Banff National Park|Jasper National Park|Yoho National Park
Meals
Breakfast daily, 4 lunches, 7 dinners
Notes
Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. Favorable conditions usually exist from May to mid-October. When weather is unfavorable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.Due to the frequent use of this railroad for other services, delays may occur during the journey.One guest will be required to climb a ladder to reach the upper berth in a double cabin.Visiting and participating in activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions.
Accommodation
Toronto:Westin Harbour Castle TorontoJasper National Park:Chateau JasperBanff:Banff Park LodgeKamloops:South Thompson Inn Guest Ranch & Conference CentreVictoria:Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe ResortVancouver:Delta By Marriott Vancouver Suites
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 5 years or above
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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What is the maximum group size?
Usually max 43 people
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Globus requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.
Up to 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 89 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
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At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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