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| VANTAGE DELUXE WORLD TRAVEL |
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| Detailed Day by Day Itinerary |
| Trans-Canada Rail Odyssey |
| Vancouver to Toronto |
| View Days: [1-5] [6-10] [11-11] |
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Schedules and Accommodations |
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Depart Home / Vancouver, British Columbia
Your explorations of our neighbor to the north begin when you fly to beautiful Vancouver and transfer to the grand Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver in the heart of the city. Vancouver offers the best of both worlds — cosmopolitan attractions set against a splendid backdrop of snowy mountain peaks and glittering Pacific inlets. On the next day’s panoramic tour, you’ll see the city’s Chinatown, one of the largest and most vibrant in North America, as well as Stanley Park and Gastown, a restored 19th-century business district replete with boutiques, restaurants, bars, and art galleries. At the world-famous Capilano Bridge, you’ll see a demonstration of “First Nation” totem pole carving, as well as dance and singing. At the exciting new Treetops exhibit, you’ll have the opportunity to ascend to the heights of Douglas Fir trees for a “squirrel’s-eye view” of the ecology of a West Coast rainforest. Then, enjoy a Welcome Dinner this evening.
Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver  (B,D) |
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Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops, British Columbia
All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer for one of the world’s great rail journeys! Settle into a glass-domed car and enjoy deluxe GoldLeaf Service — included in your Vantage price, of course. Relax in your reclining seat — with extended legroom and temperature-controlled comfort — and enjoy complimentary snacks and alcoholic beverages as you take in the astonishing views. Savor gourmet breakfasts and lunches served à la carte in the private GoldLeaf dining car. You’ll hear expert commentary as the panorama unfolds — snow-capped mountains, fertile valleys, and sapphire blue lakes. Travel during daylight for optimal viewing, then spend the night in Kamloops in GoldLeaf lodging arranged by Rocky Mountaineer. Dinner is included at your hotel.
The Rocky Mountaineer (B,L,D) |
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Rocky Mountaineer to Banff, Alberta
Reboard the Rocky Mountaineer and continue past waterfalls and glaciers to Banff National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site with magnificent alpine scenery and wildlife. You’ll cross Rogers Pass and ride through three Canadian National parks — Banff, Yoho, and Glacier. Then transfer to your First-Class hotel for a two-night stay.
Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel & Conference Center  (B,L) |
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Banff
Today’s tour begins with a spectacular gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Then enjoy lunch at the famed Château Lake Louise, an Edwardian hotel named by Gourmet Magazine as offering the “Best View in the World.” During an evening lecture — another Vantage exclusive! — a park naturalist describes the wildlife and geology of Banff National Park.
Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel & Conference Center (B,L) |
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Banff / Jasper, Alberta
Today you’ll travel the legendary Icefields Parkway and view majestic peaks, ice-blue glaciers, and thick pine forests. This famed highway crosses some of the highest and most scenic mountains in the Rockies. You’ll enjoy grand vistas as you travel along in comfort. At the vast, gleaming Columbia Ice Fields, embark on a “Sno-Coach” ride over 900-foot-thick Athabasca Glacier. You’ll then continue to Jasper National Park. For a close-up view of the scenery, don’t miss the optional Athabasca River float trip!
Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre (B) |
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Jasper / The Canadian
Tour magnificent Jasper National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and “crown jewel” of the Canadian Rockies. Here you’ll go on an historic tour of Jasper, see the Pyramid Bench glacial deposits, stop at Patricia and Pyramid Lakes, and visit Maligne Canyon, with a stop at a tea house along the way. Later, board The Canadian, beginning your three-day rail journey in a First-Class, Silver & Blue private sleeper compartment.
VIA Rail (B,L,D) |
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The Canadian
Today, roll across Canada’s heartland — Saskatchewan and Manitoba. You’ll enjoy included meals, expert commentary, and marvelous scenery from the Park Car with its 360-degree glass dome (accessible only to Silver & Blue passengers)
VIA Rail (B,L,D) |
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The Canadian / Toronto, Ontario
Sit back for a final relaxing day of scenic splendor aboard The Canadian. Then enjoy dinner on board before disembarking in Toronto, where you’ll stay in the downtown area at one of North America’s finest hotels.
Sutton Place Hotel Toronto (B,L,D) |
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Toronto
You'll start off the day with a Vantage exclusive panoramic city tour of Toronto’s delightful neighborhoods and major landmarks. Then spend the afternoon exploring the city’s many attractions on your own. This evening, attend a Farewell Dinner with fellow Vantage travellers.
Sutton Place Hotel Toronto (B,D) |
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Toronto, Ontario / Return Home
Or begin optional 2-night Niagara-on-the-Lake post-trip extension.
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Please Note: Some departures operate in reverse, beginning in Toronto and ending in Vancouver and have one less dinner.
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Vantage's ratings come from Travel Weekly's
Hotel & Travel Index, the industry's standard.
Deluxe / Moderate Deluxe 
Outstandng accommodations, offering superior service,
facilities, and location.
Superior First-Class 
Above average, with many special amenities, including
more restaurants, shops, and often a fitness center.
First Class / Moderate First-Class 
Comfortable, well-equipped standard rooms with private
bath and attractive public areas and amenities.
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