Crossing Canada by train is a long held ambition for many and the varied highlights of this magnificent country do not disappoint. From the European feeling city of Montreal we journey west, pausing in Toronto where you can visit Niagara Falls, to the Rockies where we walk on glaciers and go wildlife spotting in the national parks, finally arriving at the beautifully located city of Vancouver on Canada's Pacific coast.

Montreal & Toronto
After discovering the multicultural city of Montreal, we board the train as it snakes along the shores of Lake Ontario to Toronto. From here there's the opportunity to visit the mighty Niagara Falls before we continue our journey. Travelling in style we cross the lakelands of North Ontario before emerging onto the vast prairies that stretch to the Rockies.

Rocky Mountains
Rising like a tidal wave from the prairies below, the Rocky Mountains offer some of the best preserved natural wilderness anywhere in North America. Exploring Jasper and Banff National Parks with our guide, we discover a landscape of green forested mountains, sparkling emerald lakes and creaking blue glaciers.

The Pacific Coast
Travelling on board the Rocky Mountaineer is an unforgettable experience. Built over one hundred years ago to join east and west Canada it is a breathtaking ride over 2 days through spiral tunnels, along tumultuous rivers, past glacier fed lakes and all framed by the majestic snow-capped Rocky Mountains on either side. Arriving in Vancouver as the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean, it will be the perfect ending to a quite incredible journey.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Join Montreal. 2 Montreal city tour; train to Toronto. 3 & 4 In Toronto; city tour; optional visit to Niagara Falls. 5 Board "The Canadian" for 3-day rail journey. 6 On "The Candian". 7 PM arrive Jasper; orientation tour. 8 AM In Jasper; walking in Maligne Canyon (optional); PM drive Icefields Parkway to Banff via Columbia Icefield and Lake Louise. 9 In Banff; free day. 10 Board "Rocky Mountaineer" to Kamploops. 11 Continue on "Rocky Mountaineer" to Vancouver. 12 In Vancouver; city tour. 13 End Vancouver.

Accommodation: 10nts hotel, 2nts sleeper train; 12 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 2 dinners included.
Transport: Train (Silver and Blue class on "The Canadian", Red Leaf class on the "Rocky Mountaineer"/Bus/On Foot.
Comment: One of the world's most famous rail journeys with time to explore city highlights and the best of the Rockies. All walks are optional.
Group: Approx. 14 to 18.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader and driver(s).
Trip Reference: RCN