Your itinerary
1. London to Montreal
Your door-to-door driver takes you to London Heathrow for your
non-stop Air Canada flight to Montreal. Make yourself at home for
two nights at the downtown Delta Centre-Ville (4 diamond).
2. Montreal
This morning's city tour includes both historic and contemporary
highlights, taking in sights such as the Notre-Dame Basilica,
Olympic Park and Mount Royal volcano. The afternoon is at leisure
for you to explore and perhaps stroll along the banks of the St
Lawrence River or shop in the underground malls.
3. Montreal to Ottawa
Spend a morning at leisure in Montreal before your journey by
coach, crossing the Rideau Canal en route to Canada's capital.
Explore Ottawa on this afternoon's city tour, including the
Parliament building and War Memorial, before retiring to the
centrally-located Lord Elgin Hotel (4 diamond) for two nights.
4. Ottawa
This cultural city has much to offer so spend your day at
leisure and enjoy visits to the National Gallery and Museum of
Civilisation, shop in the Sparks Street Mall and Byward Market,
take a stroll around one of the city's many parks or relax on a
boat trip along the waterways.
5. Ottawa to Toronto
Journey by coach to Toronto, following the banks of the St
Lawrence River, and enjoy stops at Kingston and the Thousand
Islands Parkway on the way. Your evening is at leisure as you relax
in the 4 diamond Delta Chelsea Hotel, your central home for three
nights.
6. Toronto
Situated on the shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto is Canada's
largest city and this morning's orientation tour takes in many of
its highlights, including the SkyDome stadium and entry to the CN
Tower, before an afternoon at leisure. Explore at your own pace and
perhaps take a cruise on Lake Ontario.
7. Toronto or Niagara Falls
Experience one of the Natural Wonders of the World on today's
unmissable optional tour to Niagara Falls, where you can board the
Maid of the Mist boat and sail in the spray of Niagara's cascade.
Return to Toronto by early evening via the Whirlpool Rapids and
Queenston Heights. Otherwise, you've a day to yourself in the
city.
8. Toronto to Calgary and Banff
Board your Air Canada flight for a journey over the prairies and
Great Lakes to Calgary. Continue by road, following the spectacular
Trans Canadian Highway through Bow Valley ranchlands towards the
snow-capped peaks of the Rockies. Reaching Banff National Park this
evening, the 3 diamond Banff Aspen Lodge welcomes you for the first
of your two nights' stay. The lodge does not have air-conditioning
or a bar but has a lovely breakfast restaurant and is situated
close to other restaurants and shops.
9. Banff
To fully enjoy the stunning alpine scenery of Banff, join the
optional full-day tour of the area including Johnston Canyon,
Moraine Lake and the beautiful Valley of Ten Peaks. After lunch
beside Lake Louise, head to Yoho National Park for views of Emerald
Lake and return via the Spiral Tunnels of Kicking Horse Pass.
10. Banff to Jasper via Lake Louise
Travelling north by road, today's journey across an Arctic
landscape includes stops at the clear blue waters of Lake Louise
and the Icefields Parkway for an optional Ice Explorer ride on the
Athabasca Glacier. Reaching Jasper, check in at the 3 diamond
Lobstick Lodge and make yourself comfortable for two nights. This
central hotel isn't air-conditioned.
11. Jasper
A day at leisure in the heart of the Athabasca Valley. Relax as
you float through Jasper National Park aboard an optional
river-rafting cruise this morning before an afternoon's optional
visit to Maligne Lake's stunning shoreline - best viewed from the
banks of Spirit Island.
12. Jasper to Kamloops
Following the Yellowhead Highway today, cross the Continental
Divide and gain an extra hour before visiting Mount Robson, the
Rockies' highest peak. Continuing along the banks of the Thompson
River, you'll see the scenery change dramatically before you
descend into the town of Kamloops for one night in downtown's Coast
Canadian Inn (3 diamond).
13. Kamloops to Vancouver
An early start for this magnificent scenic journey to the gold
rush town of Cache Creek and on to Lillooet - known as 'the Land of
the Gold Rush Trail'. Join the Duffey Lake Road for breathtaking
views of Joffre Glacier and enjoy a stop for lunch in Whistler.
Today's journey includes several photo stops before your late
evening arrival in Vancouver for three nights near Stanley Park at
the 4 diamond Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites, situated on English
Bay.
14. Vancouver
Your morning city tour takes in the highlights: see Stanley Park
then cross the Lions Gate Bridge for an included cable car
'Skyride' to the summit of Grouse Mountain, before continuing to
Capilano Park for lunch at the Bridge House restaurant and an
opportunity to brave the famous suspension bridge over the gushing
waters of Capilano River. Your afternoon is at leisure. L
15. Victoria or Vancouver
Today's optional trip to Victoria introduces you to some of the
major sights including a ferry ride through Gulf Islands and the
beautiful Butchart Gardens, and a drive to Beacon Hill Park for
panoramic views of the Pacific. Alternatively, spend the day at
leisure in Vancouver.
16. Vancouver and flight home
The morning is free for any last-minute shopping or sightseeing
you might want to do before heading to Vancouver airport for your
overnight Air Canada flight direct to London Heathrow.
17. London
On arrival at London Heathrow, your door-to-door driver will be
waiting to chauffeur you home
Travel notes
With a single one-night stay in the whole trip - most stopovers are
two to three days - you'll have plenty of time to soak up the
scenery and atmosphere, from the glaciers, lakes and lofty
mountains to the cosmopolitan pleasures of Vancouver (its Chinatown
is one of the best in Canada). If you've never seen true
wilderness, the awesome natural beauty here will really linger in
your mind long after you've returned home. A camera is a
must.
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