20 day Escorted Tour
An insightful 20 day escorted tour showing you the highlights of Canada from French speaking Montréal & Québec City to cosmopolitan Vancouver and stunning Lake Louise, the perfect tour for those who want to see it all.
Visit: Toronto | Niagara Falls | Kingston | Ottawa | Québec City | Montréal | Victoria | Whistler | Blue River | Jasper | Lake Louise | Banff | Rocky Mountaineer | Vancouver
This 20 day escorted tour allows you to experience everything Canada has to offer and perfect for the first time visitor that wants to see it all. Start off in Toronto and explore eastern Canada with stays in Niagara Falls, the country's capital Ottawa, Québec City and Montréal. Next up is western Canada with stays in Victoria, Whistler, Jasper and Banff before you board the famous Rocky Mountaineer for your 2 day journey to the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver.
Tour Highlights
See the best of Eastern and Western Canada
2 day rail journey oboard the Rocky Mountaineer
Day 1: Arrive Toronto
Arrive in Toronto and transfer to your hotel. Hotel for 2 nights: Marriott Eaton Centre
Day 2: Toronto
After a Welcome Breakfast this morning, enjoy a guided city tour. Tonight, delight in a special dinner at the iconic CN Tower. (B,D)
Day 3: Niagara Falls
On your way to Niagara Falls, visit the village of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Later, enjoy a thrilling boat cruise at Niagara Falls (raincoats provided). Special Stay – enjoy a Fallsview room at the Marriott Gateway on the Falls. Perhaps gain a bird’s eye view of this natural marvel with a helicopter flight over the falls (own expense). Hotel: Marriot Gateway on the Falls (B)
Day 4: Kingston - 1000 Islands - Ottawa
On your way to Ottawa, stop at Kingston and enjoy a cruise around the 1000 Islands. A Taste of Ottawa – enjoy a First Nations-inspired dinner and performance. Hotel for 2 nights: Lord Elgin Hotel. (B,D)
Day 5: Ottawa
Today, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Ottawa. (B)
Day 6: Ottawa - Québec City
Visit Parc Oméga, then travel to the charming Québec City. Why not take a river cruise, city walking tour or a horse-drawn carriage tour today (own expense). Hotel for 2 nights: Fairmont Le Château Frontenac (B)
Day 7: Québec City
Tour Québec City this morning, then visit Montmorency Falls. A Taste of Québec – this evening, delight in a unique Québécois dinner at a local Sugar Shack. (B,D)
Day 8: Québec City - Montréal
Farewell Québec City this morning and travel to Montréal. On arrival, check in to your hotel then get to know this European-like metropolis during time at leisure. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Hotel: Marriott Chateau Champlain (B,D)
Day 9. Montréal - Victoria
After breakfast, fly to Victoria (flight not included). Hotel for 2 nights: The Parkside Hotel and Spa (B)
Day 10: Victoria
Enjoy a short orientation tour then visit The Butchart Gardens. The rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy the opportunity to take a whale-watching cruise or a horse-drawn carriage tour (own expense). (B)
Day 11: Victoria - Whistler
Board a ferry across the Georgia Strait to Horseshoe Bay, then travel along the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler. Perhaps take a floatplane flight across Georgia Strait to Whistler (own expense). Hotel: Aava Whistler (B)
Day 12: Whistler - Blue River
Travel through the rugged Cariboo region to Blue River. Special Stay – unwind at Mike Wiegele Heli Village. Tonight, enjoy dinner by the waterfront. Hotel: Mike Wiegele Heli Village (B,D)
Day 13: Blue River - Jasper
Like a Local – set off on a River Safari through stunning Grizzly Bear Valley. Then travel into the Canadian Rockies and arrive in Jasper National Park. Enjoy a western-style evening at the Jasper Stables, including a traditional BBQ dinner. Hotel: Mountain Park Lodges (B,D)
Day 14: Jasper - Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Glacier - Lake Louise
Visit Maligne Canyon, then as you travel along the Icefields Parkway, ride onto Athabasca Glacier at the Columbia Icefield. Special Stay – settle in to The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and enjoy a memorable dinner. Lake Louise, Hotel: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (B,D)
Day 15: Lake Louise, Banff
Travel to Moraine Lake (weather permitting) on your way to Banff. Upon arrival this afternoon, enjoy a tour of the town, then ride the Banff Gondola for spectacular views. Hotel for 2 nights: Banff Park Lodge (B,D)
Day 16: Banff
Enjoy today at leisure to explore this pretty town at your own pace. (B)
Day 17: Rocky Mountaineer - Kamloops
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train and settle in to your RedLeaf carriage. Kamloops, hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (B,L)
Day 18: Rocky Mountaineer - Vancouver
Rejoin the Rocky Mountaineer and continue towards the Pacific Ocean to Vancouver. Hotel for 2 nights: Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel (B,L)
Day 19: Vancouver
Discover Vancouver’s best-loved sights on a guided tour this morning. Tonight, enjoy a special Farewell Dinner with your fellow travellers and Travelmarvel Tour Director. (B,D)
Day 20: Depart Vancouver
Your tour concludes this morning with a transfer to Vancouver airport for your onward flight. (B)
This tour is operated by APT Travelmarvel
B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
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