Oh, it’s big all right. Damn big. And we’re not referring to Canada’s size (a whopping 10 million sq km, making it the world’s second-largest country). What we’re talking about here is the handle on a Canadian beer case – big enough to fit your hands, even with mittens on. If you think that’s impressive, consider Canada’s other mondo attributes. Its terrain is filled with them, from mammoth mountains to hulking glaciers to immense polychromatic skies. Then there are the creatures that roam the terrain and its waterways – grizzly bear, moose, polar bear, humpback whales – each one huger than the next. Canada is impossible to dislike, but go ahead and give it a shot. You don’t like festival-packed cities like Toronto and Montreal that offer the world’s best quality of life? Then take a double dose of history in St John’s, Newfoundland, North America’s oldest city. Not enamored with the prospect of hiking, skiing or snowboarding over the cloud-poking mountains of Banff & Jasper National Parks? Try a slow ride through the wheat-waving prairies of Saskatchewan. You want a nosh lighter than Alberta beef or Nunavut whale blubber? Pick up ripe peaches and cheeses from the Kelowna’s local farmers’ markets.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Vancouver
Welcome to Canada!!!!!!!!!On arrival at the Vancouver International Airport you will met and greeted by our representative after which you proceed to your hotel. Enjoy as the rest of the day is free at Leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel in Vancouver.
Day 02: Vancouver City Tour (Lifestyle Holidays Recommends A Visit To The Granville Island)
After breakfast at the hotel proceed for a city tour of Vancouver. Aboard your Vancouver bus tour, you will find yourself surrounded by water, mountains and metropolitan charm! An isthmus nestled in the Coast Mountain Range; Vancouver boasts an abundance of natural scenery and the mildest climate in Canada. Clipper Vacations, in cooperation with West Coast Sightseeing, offers you a splendid tour of the Vancouver area. Later in the afternoon proceed for a tour of the Granville Island Granville Island is a small peninsula connected to downtown Vancouver via the Granville Street Bridge with major attractions. Stay overnight at the hotel in Vancouver.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 03: Vancouver ( Lifestyle Holidays Recommends A Visit To Dinotown Jurassic Park)
After breakfast at the hotel we suggest you to proceed for an exciting tour of the Dinotown Jurassic theme parkLocated near Bridal Falls, east of Abbottsford, Dinotown claims to be "North America's only cartoon dinosaur town" and "a great deal price-wise". You can't beat a good value! From rides to live shows to parades, Dinotown offers lots of family fun to last a whole day. Stay overnight at the hotel in Vancouver.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 04: Depart Vancouver Rocky Mountain Trail
After your last breakfast at the hotel proceed to the Vancouver railway station for your next get away. Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. On today’s journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser River valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade mountains, to the desert-like environment of the interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake and into Kamloops. Stay overnight at the hotel in Kamloops.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 05: Kamloops – Jasper
Your next scenic destination en route the rocky mountain train is the city of Jasper. Your journey continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will be surrounded by dramatic scenery as you follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo mountains, climbing ever nearer to the high peaks of the Continental Divide. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, at 3,954 meters (12,972 feet) the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls, and the climb over the Yellow head Pass into Jasper National Park. Your rail journey ends on arrival in the resort town of Jasper this evening. Stay overnight at the hotel in Jasper.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 06: Jasper – Quensel
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain resort of Jasper in the Canadian Rockies to the charming rural town of Quesnel, gateway to the North Cariboo. Pass through the Rocky Mountain Trench, with the steep Rocky and Cariboo mountains either side, and on to the rolling hills and vast forests of British Columbia’s northern interior. Highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Yellow head Pass and Moose Lake. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer passes through the town of Prince George and follows the Fraser River into Quesnel. Stay overnight at the hotel in Quensel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 07: Quensel – Whistler
Your journey continues south today to the four-season resort of Whistler. Enjoy breathtaking and varied scenery, from the desert-like conditions of the Fraser Canyon to the rolling hills and vast ranchlands of the Cariboo Plateau to the river canyons and lush farmland of the Pemberton Valley. Highlights include sweeping views of the Fraser Canyon, the crossing of Deep Creek Bridge, one of the highest railway bridges in the world, and the shorelines of glacial-fed Seton Lake and Anderson Lake. Your rail journey ends today on arrival in the resort town of Whistler, host of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games alpine events. Whistler. Stay overnight at the hotel in Whistler.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 08: Whistler – Vancouver
The morning is free to explore Whistler Village at your leisure. This afternoon return to Vancouver onboard the Whistler Mountaineer through the stunning scenery of this “Sea to Sky” region. Highlights of the trip include the Cheakamus Canyon, the dome peak of Mount Garibaldi, Shannon Falls and breathtaking views of Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains. A light meal is served onboard. On arrival at the North Vancouver train platform, you will be transferred to your accommodation in downtown Vancouver. Stay overnight in Vancouver.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 09: Vancouver
After breakfast at the hotel enjoy as the rest of the day is free at leisure. Stay Overnight at the hotel in Vancouver.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Vancouver Alaskan Glacier bay Cruise Juneau
After your last breakfast at the hotel proceed to the cruise terminal for the wonders of Alaska. The verdant mountains and waterfalls of the Inside Passage, where you'll find yourself in the company of frolicking sea lions and humpback whales. The largest city in the United States will probably surprise you. It's not New York, Houston, Chicago or Los Angeles. It's Juneau, Alaska considered by many to be the most beautiful capital city in the nation. Checking in at just a little over 3,100 square miles Juneau qualifies as the biggest American city-geographically, that is. The terrain is hilly and its winding, narrow streets present a small-town quaintness existing side-by-side with cosmopolitan sophistication. Great shopping. Fine restaurants. Superb Museums. And you thought Alaska was just igloos and glaciers. Stay overnight in the cruise cabin.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11: Skagway Alaska ( Lifestyle Holidays Recommends An Off The Shore Excursion Of Skagway)
After breakfast in the cruise the next destination you will approach is Skagway. As your ship approaches Skagway, you'll see the town resting peacefully at the base of a river valley bordered by the Coast Mountains. The mountains, ranging from 5,000 to 7,000 feet in height, seem to rise straight up from the saltwater fjord. Once on land, the streets of Skagway draw you back almost 100 years, when this idyllic Native fishing village was overrun by hordes of prospectors.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12: Ketchikan Alaska ( Lifestyle Holidays Recommends An Off The Shore Excursion)
A popular destination along Alaska's famed Inside Passage, Ketchikan is teeming with Native American culture. Home of the largest concentration of Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people in the state this extraordinarily beautiful city on Revillagigedo Island boasts the world's largest collection of totem poles, and an equally impressive selection of museums and cultural centers featuring Native dance, carving and artifacts. Ketchikan's calm waters and surprisingly gentle climate make it a favorite of sports fishermen. Stay overnight in your cruise cabin.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 13: Cruise Inside Passage
See Alaska as an insider. All it takes is a trip through the incomparable Inside Passage where majestic fjords compete for your attention with mountain masterpieces carved by the glaciers. Look around. Small fishing villages dot the coast. And the protected waters are full of wildlife. A great way to get the inside story of Alaska's beauty.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 14: Vancouver
After your last breakfast on the cruise Vancouver is the last destination you will be covering. Enjoy the beautiful climes of Vancouver.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 15: Depart Vancouver
On arrival at the cruise terminal proceed to the Vancouver International Airport to take your flight back home. Take back beautiful memories of Canada with Lifestyle Holidays!!!
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