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Roundtrip from Toronto - 15 days - 14 nights group tour

TUESDAY MAY 31 – TUESDAY JUNE 14, 2011

MORE MOUNTAIN VIEWS THAN YOU EVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE!

Experience two of Canada’s most scenic rail journey’s aboard VIA’s CANADIAN and possibly the most scenic mountain rail trip in Canada the JASPER –PRINCE RUPERT train. Journey roundtrip by rail from Toronto across the Canadian Shield and Prairies past the Canadian Rocky and Coastal mountains, in daylight, to Northern BC and shoreline of the Pacific Ocean. VIA Rail’s Panorama Coach dome car (featuring wraparound windows) will be added to the train in Edmonton for the trip to Jasper for Sleeping Car Touring Class passengers. Overnight in hotels and enjoy Jasper, Prince Rupert and Prince George as part of this deluxe tour. Visit many attractions such as the Wildlife Museum in Jasper to the North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site and other learning experiences. The tour price includes all admission at attractions and tours, train travel in deluxe class, hotels, meals on the CANADIAN prepared by VIA Chefs and more.

WHAT THE TOUR INCLUDES:

DAY 1 - TUESDAY MAY 31, 2011Starting from Toronto's downtown Union Station, for the scheduled evening departure, you will board VIA's westbound train The Canadian in Touring - sleeping car class. Once onboard enjoy a Bon Voyage reception before heading to your sleeping car accommodation to find your bed prepared for the evening to enjoy the night on the train.
DAY 2 - WEDNESDAY JUNE 1, 2011Today you will continue to travel west in the province of Ontario and enjoy breakfast lunch & dinner (included) on the train. Travel through the scenic region of Northern Ontario featuring many lakes and rivers with isolated communities and fishing camps. Move around and take in the events and views from the trains lounge, activity and dome cars and again enjoy the night on the train.
DAY 3 -THURSDAY JUNE 2, 2011This morning the train arrives at the Province of Manitoba for an extended stop at the journey's Mid-way point the City of Winnipeg. Here you will have time to tour the volunteer operated Winnipeg Railway Museum located right inside the station. This large museum features the first steam locomotive on the Canadian Prairies called "The Countess of Dufferin" and numerous other pieces of rail equipment and displays related to the regions rail heritage. Departing Winnipeg the train travels through western Manitoba and into the Province of Saskatchewan. Reading along with the route guide we provide for you, with your camera in hand, you will be ready to photograph the meandering Assiniboine River as part of the Qu'Appelle Valley system from the Uno Trestle. See a grand prairie sunset over dinner before the attendant makes up your bed and you retire to your room for the night.
DAY 4 -FRIDAY JUNE 3, 2011This morning travel through Alberta and travel through the Provincial Capital of Edmonton. Breakfast and lunch will be enjoyed on the train. Outside the train today you can view the Alberta foothills before they grow into the majestic Canadian Rockies in daylight. Arrival in Jasper, AB and explore this mountain town with a walking tour given by the Friends of Jasper National Park and overnight at a Jasper Hotel.
DAY 5 -SATURDAY JUNE 4, 2011You will enjoy a tour, starting from the door of your hotel, of the Icefield Parkway that is considered one of the most scenic drives on earth. On this tour the group will enjoy stops to view Athabasca, Sunwapta and Tangle Falls. At the Columbia Icefield, from spring, through summer and into the fall, Brewster's Ice Explorer Tour of the Columbia Glacier is included. Specially designed and built vehicles allow you to ride right on the Athabasca Glacier itself. Following your day trip enjoying the Icefield Parkway the will be returned to the entrance of our hotel.
DAY 6 - SUNDAY JUNE 5, 2011Board VIA's Jasper- Prince Rupert train for Day 1 of this (daylight only) trip viewing the Canadian Rockies of Alberta and British Columbia. The Skyline Dome car, featured on this train, is one of the best rail passenger cars in Canada for viewing the area's scenery. It has an upper dome area with 360 degree views and lounge areas in the lower part of the car for viewing of the countryside the train travels through in great comfort. Our guide will keep you informed of when to have your camera ready for that memorable photograph. Overnight at a Prince George hotel.
DAY 7 - MONDAY JUNE 6, 2011Board VIA'S Jasper- Prince Rupert train for Day 2 to enjoy day 2 of this (daylight only) train. Outside the dome car's windows view B.C's Coastal Mountains and the amazing Skeena River that the tracks travel alongside (watch for seals and otters in the river) before arriving Prince Rupert BC on the Pacific Coast and spend the night here at a hotel overlooking the Prince Rupert harbor.
DAY 8 - TUESDAY JUNE 7, 2011The following day will be spent enjoying local history; First Nation's culture and wildlife of Prince Rupert and include a guided tour of the preserved National Historic Site North Pacific (former salmon) Cannery and Fishing Village, Museum of Northern BC to learn about the Haida people and again overnight at a Prince Rupert Hotel.
DAY 9 - WEDNESDAY JUNE 8, 2011Board VIA'S Prince Rupert- Jasper train for Day 3 of this scenic rail journey for the group to experience the Eastward journey on this (daylight only) train. Outside the trains windows view B.C's Coastal Mountains and the amazing Skeena River. Photograph the Hudson Bay Mountain and Kathleen Glacier. Overnight at a Prince George hotel.
DAY 10 - THURSDAY JUNE 9, 2011Board VIA's Prince Rupert- Jasper train and enjoy Day 4 of this (daylight only) trip viewing the ranch country of Northern BC and highest mountain - Mount Robson - in the Canadian Rockies before returning to Jasper Alberta. Overnight at a Jasper Hotel.
DAY 11 - FRIDAY JUNE 10, 2011Enjoyed by the group in Jasper will be a guided walking tour of the Maligne Canyon followed by a picnic lunch with great views of the Canadian Rockies and a ride on the Jasper Tramway. Overnight at a Jasper Hotel - but before you head to bed sit in the rooftop hot tub as the sun sets behind the Canadian Rockies.
DAY 12 - SATURDAY JUNE 11, 2011The following day, shop the boutiques along Connaught Ave before boarding the eastbound Canadian to again view the Rockies, as well as enjoy dinner onboard the train and spend the night on the train.
DAY 13 - SUNDAY JUNE 12, 2011Awake to view the province of Saskatchewan's and the prairies of Manitoba. Stretch your legs to view Winnipeg's Union Station and travel from the prairies to the rugged Canadian Shield while enjoying Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner before the train quietly crosses the border back to Ontario.
DAY 14 - MONDAY JUNE 13, 2011Today you will continue to travel east in the province of Ontario and enjoy breakfast lunch & dinner (included) on the train. Travel through the scenic region of Northern Ontario featuring many lakes and rivers with isolated communities and fishing camps. Enjoy the trains lounge, activity and dome cars and again enjoy the night on the train.
DAY 15 - TUESDAY JUNE 14, 2011Today will be your last day on the train and this morning you will arrive in downtown Toronto to end one of the most scenic Canadian rail journeys you will probably ever take part in.

Let our knowledge of Canada's world renowned rail journey work for you. Those who reserve with us receive an industry leading detailed travel information kit with route guides, tickets, well located hotels, a variety of attractions, sights and activities, maps, travel info and more. Our detailed final itinerary has hints and suggestions for the benefit of your trip that we have learned over the years in our experience and listening to our customers. We look forward to sharing our passion for Canada by rail when you travel with us...

Pricing Details - Spring in the Mountains Toronto Departure:


Per Person Double:	$3,175.00
Per Person Single:	$3,825.00

A $250.00 per person deposit is required to hold space and can be processed with Visa MasterCard or Agency Cheque
Balance of tour cost to be paid on April 22,2011
Price above is shown in Canadian Dollars prior to the Canadian Federal 5% sales tax called the GST.
Additional pre-tour and post tour hotel stays can be included.
Not be responsible for late bookings if train or hotel space is sold out, highly recommend reserving early guaranteeing your travel dates.
Complete itineraries and travel information kit featuring hotel check inn vouchers will not be sent in advance.
Questions can be answered by emailing us or call toll free 1-866-704-3528

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