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The Heart of the Rockies
12 days from £1899
Rocky Mountain Elk
Banff National Park
Stanley Park, Vancouver
· Explore Vancouver · Travel the `Sea to Sky' corridor on the Whistler Mountaineer · Visit the world-renowned Butchart Gardens · Visit Banff and Jasper National Parks
Experience the thrilling Whistler Mountaineer train journey; encounter majestic landscapes with rugged snow-capped peaks, shimmering lakes, awesome glaciers and thundering waterfalls; step back in time to the Gold Rush days of the 19th century; discover the dazzling city of Vancouver, cradled between the mountains and the ocean... the soul-stirring beauty of the Canadian Rockies is second to none.
ITINERARY DAY 1 UK/Vancouver We fly to Vancouver and transfer into the city to the centrally located Hotel Blue Horizon, our base for the first three nights. DAY 2 Vancouver Take in the sights this morning on our included city tour. We see exotic Chinatown, renowned for its cuisine; historic Gastown, an atmospheric area of cobbled streets, named after a garrulous Englishman known as `Gassy' Jack; and Stanley Gardens, where wonderful totem poles, well-tended lawns and beautiful flowers provide a peaceful oasis in the midst of the city. Explore this afternoon or join our optional excursion to the North Shore. See the dramatic suspension bridge spanning the Capilano Canyon and ride the aerial tramway to the summit of Grouse Mountain for magnificent views of the city, the ocean and the surrounding peaks. DAY 3 Victoria Cross the straights of Georgia this morning on our optional excursion to Vancouver Island and Victoria, the region's capital. This charming city has a distinctly British atmosphere. We stroll through the Butchart Gardens, 50 breathtaking acres of rose, Japanese and Italian gardens; experience the colonial splendour of the Empress Hotel with its huge lobbies and palatial lounges; and visit the famous Parliament Buildings, completed in 1897 in time for Queen Victoria's jubilee. DAY 4 Whistler Mountaineer Today we board the Whistler Mountaineer train for a spectacular three-hour journey from Vancouver to Whistler, one of Canada's most beautiful mountain resorts and host to the 2010 Winter Olympics. Take in the wonderful views over the city and Stanley Park as we leave Vancouver and travel along the shores of Howe Sound. The Coast Mountains are magnificent, with soaring peaks and cascading waterfalls. We spend the afternoon in Whistler and overnight at the Delta Whistler Suites. DAY 5 Rocky Mountaineer to Quesnel We head for the heart of the Gold Rush towns on a magnificent journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train from Whistler to Quesnel. We follow the length of the mighty Fraser River, along the Anderson and Seton lakeshores, through the Fraser Canyon and the vast ranchlands of the Cariboo Plateau. Discover the gold mining heritage of the region in Quesnel, where we stay overnight. DAY 6 Rocky Mountaineer to Jasper Reboard the train this morning for another thrilling day taking us through the spectacular Rocky Mountain Trench. This is where the Rocky Mountains rise steeply to
QUESNEL
JASPER
CANADA
WHISTLER Victoria BANFF CALGARY VANCOUVER
USA
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