THE GREAT CANADIAN TRAIN TOUR

DAY 1 - SEATTLE
Welcome at the airport by your professional tour guide. Transfer to your hotel for a relaxing evening in Seattle. Welcome to the "Emerald City". Lodge in Seattle.
DAY 2 - SEATTLE / VICTORIA
Breakfast. Enjoy a city tour of Seattle. This tour includes sights such as the Space Needle and the bustling waterfront. In the afternoon, board the Princess Marguerite III ferry and travel to Vancouver Island. Dinner and lodging in Victoria.
DAY 3 - VICTORIA
Breakfast. This morning enjoy a city tour of British Columbia's capital. Lunch is followed by a visit to the world famous Butchart Gardens. You then have some free time to take in the sights this splendid city has to offer. Lodge in Victoria.
DAY 4 - VICTORIA / QUALICUM BEACH
Breakfast. In Duncan, learn about the Indians at the Heritage Center. Your next stop is Chemainus, Canada's only permanent outdoor gallery. Throughout the village over 30 murals depict the pioneer settlement of the area. The next point of interest, Cathedral Grove, will awe you with its old growth forest. Dinner and lodging in picturesque Qualicum Beach.
DAY 5 - QUALICUM BEACH / VANCOUVER
Breakfast. Set sail across the Strait of Georgia and through the spectacular Gulf Islands. Your ferry arrives at Horseshoe Bay and you then continue to the Capilano Suspension Bridge. In the afternoon, we have planned a guided city tour of Vancouver. Your local city guide will entertain you with visits to: Stanley Park, Gastown (historic quarter with its famous steam clock), Chinatown… young, modern and in full expansion, Vancouver is distinguished by its important Asiatic community. Dinner and lodging in Vancouver.
DAY 6 - VANCOUVER / JASPER (TRAIN)
Breakfast. This morning you're at leisure to explore and shop. With the Granville Islands outdoor markets only a taxi ride away or historic Gastown waiting to charm you, your free time in Vancouver will be unforgettable. At 5:30 PM, board the train for a scenic voyage towards Jasper. Dinner will be served on the train. Lodge aboard.
DAY 7 - JASPER
Breakfast will be served aboard, as you continue on towards Jasper. An 11:15 AM arrival will be followed by lunch and then a stop at Maligne Canyon. On Maligne Lake, embark on a sightseeing lake cruise where you will appreciate the beauty of the most photographed island in the world, Spirit Island. Lodge in Jasper.
DAY 8 - JASPER
Breakfast. The ever-changing views of the glaciers, jagged peaks, and turquoise lakes will keep you enchanted. After a stop at the Athabasca Falls, head for the Columbia Icefield for a snowcoach ride on the 1,000-foot-thick Athabaska Glacier. With free time this afternoon, you might want to take a hike along the trails and watch for elk, or enjoy a canoe trip on any of the numerous lakes. Overnight in Jasper.
DAY 9 - JASPER / TORONTO (TRAIN)
Breakfast is followed with time to do some last minute shopping in Jasper's quaint shops. It is now time to board the train for a two-night journey to Toronto. Onboard, experience VIA's renowned Silver & Blue service for lunch, dinner and your private sleeping accommodations.
DAY 10 - JASPER / TORONTO (TRAIN)
Spend a leisurely day as you cross the Canadian Prairies. Lodge aboard.
DAY 11 - JASPER / TORONTO (TRAIN)
You will be served all three meals aboard. The train arrives at 8:00 PM in Toronto where you will be transferred by deluxe motorcoach to your hotel. Lodge in Toronto.
DAY 12 - TORONTO
Breakfast. Start your day with a sightseeing tour of Canada's largest and most cosmopolitan city. Highlights include City Hall, Eaton Centre, and the CN Tower. The rest of the day is yours to do some shopping in Ontario's capital. Meet up with your group for dinner at the restaurant at the level of the CN Tower. Lodge in Toronto.
DAY 13 - TORONTO / NIAGARA FALLS
After breakfast, drive through the magnificent and history-filled region of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Arriving in Niagara Falls, we board the Maid of the Mist for a thrilling boat ride into the heart of the falls basin. While having a luxurious lunch buffet, delight in a panoramic view of the falls at the Watermark Restaurant, placed at the top of the Hilton Niagara Falls. Lunch is followed by a visit to the IMAX theater. The screen will be filled by Niagara Miracles, Myths and Magics. After some free time to discover Niagara on your own, return to Toronto. Lodge in Toronto.
DAY 14 -TORONTO / QUEBEC CITY (TRAIN)
After breakfast, you will be taken to the train station. This scenic rail journey takes you through Montreal to Quebec City. Upon arriving in Quebec, you will be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a relaxing evening in this historic French city. Dinner and lodging in Quebec.
DAY 15 - QUEBEC CITY
Breakfast. Today you will be awed by a guided tour of North America's sole remaining walled city. Within the walls reside the ancient Place Royale, the Citadelle and the Place d'Armes. This amazingly well preserved city will take your breath away! A buffet lunch at the world-renowned, revolving L'Astral restaurant will top off the city tour. Following lunch, enjoy some free time in Old Quebec to discover some of its secrets. Lodge in Quebec.
DAY 16 - QUEBEC / MONTREAL
Breakfast. Discover the historical Beaupré Coast. Your next stop is the Ste-Anne Basilica. This extraordinary Basilica is lit up by some 240 stained-glass windows. Following a visit of the Grand Canyon Ste-Anne you will be served a traditional lunch at a sugar-shack on Orleans Island. Continue to Montreal for your first view of Canada's largest French-speaking city. Lodge in Montreal.
DAY 17 - MONTREAL
Breakfast. Stand in wonder as you visit the Notre-Dame Basilica. Some of the attractions on your Montreal city tour include modern Montreal, Mount Royal, and Old Montreal. This once-walled part of the city is a wonderful setting for a group lunch. In the afternoon you will have time to discover and shop in the impressive network of underground galleries. Lodge in Montreal.
DAY 18 - MONTREAL
Breakfast. Morning is at your leisure. You will be transferred to the airport as required by flight schedules.