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Canada Across Canada A FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE 17 days from £1499 Fly from Heathrow Or from your LOCAL AIRPORT Highlights include Quebec City Montreal Toronto Niagara Falls Calgary Banff & the Rockies Lake Louise Vancouver Victoria Featuring the Provinces of Quebec, Ontario, Alberta & British Columbia BANFF NATIONAL PARK The past meets the present on this popular and comprehensive tour as you move from the sophistication of the historical east to the unrivalled scenic beauty of the west. Travel by air, coach, train and ferry to discover the diversity and incredible sights of this remarkable country. The vast province of Ontario, where you begin your spectacular tour, boasts such fascinating yet diverse sights as Niagara Falls and cosmopolitan Toronto, both of which are included. The natural beauty of Quebec Province is largely determined by the St. Lawrence River and the Laurentian Mountains. These magnificent natural settings provide the backdrop to its two remarkable cities  Quebec City and Montreal. Weve included sightseeing tours of both. You then fly to the magnificent province of Alberta, which is the home to the most stunning and breathtaking natural beauty  the Canadian Rockies. Calgary, also included in the tour, is the gateway to the Rockies. Once a frontier post for the Mounted Police, it is now famous for its annual Stampede. Our tour ends in British Columbia, bordered by the Rockies to the east, the glorious Pacific coast to the west, and the Yukon in the far north. British Columbia is a mighty province with a wealth of scenic beauty. After the grandeur of the Rockies, you can savour the beautiful Okanagan Valley, followed by the delights of Victoria and Vancouver. YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - Depart on your scheduled flight to Toronto. On arrival transfer to your hotel for a two night stay. DAY 2 - Toronto is Canadas premier city, with superb shopping, fine restaurants and a strong sense of identity stemming from its important location on the shores of Lake Ontario. The 1,815ft high CN Tower dominates the skyline. A short sightseeing tour of Toronto is included. Then you visit the world-famous Niagara Falls, situated some 80 miles south-east of Toronto. They are divided into two parts  the Canadian and American Falls. The Canadian Falls are the larger, 180ft high with a crest of 2,200ft forming a horseshoe-shaped curve. From the surrounding exquisitely landscaped gardens, the view of Niagara Falls is one of the worlds greatest sights. For the most dramatic close up view, join our optional excursion and don waterproof clothing for a ride on the Maid of the Mist close to the thundering waters (operates mid-May to mid-October). DAY 3 - Morning transfer to the railway station for the train to Montreal in the French speaking province of Quebec. Montreal occupies an island at the junction of the St. Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers. It is a major port and Canadas second city. It is also the second largest French speaking city in the world. Dominated by the Mount Royal, Montreal boasts a wealth of historic sites amidst its 17th century buildings, beautiful gardens and parks. There are many fine restaurants, and French influence is still evident in the open air cafés and street markets. On arrival transfer to your hotel for a two night stay. DAY 4 - During the morning we have included a sightseeing tour of the city which takes in the St. Lawrence River, the Mount Royal and the Old Town with its beautiful Notre Dame Basilica. The afternoon is free to enjoy further sightseeing. DAY 5 - Today weve included a full day guided tour to Quebec City. It is the only walled city in North America and stands proudly on the mighty Whats Included Scheduled flights to Toronto returning from Vancouver Internal flight from Montreal to Calgary Transfers between airport and hotel Train journey between Toronto and Montreal Return ferries between Vancouver and Vancouver Island All other transportation as detailed Fifteen nights room only accommodation Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager All hotel baggage handling for one piece of luggage per person All State and local taxes All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges Excursions as follows: - Sightseeing tour of Toronto - Visit to Niagara Falls - Sightseeing tour of Montreal - Sightseeing tour of Quebec City - Sightseeing tour of Calgary - Half day sightseeing tour of Victoria - Sightseeing tour of Vancouver Your Hotels You will stay in hotels such as the Bond Place in Toronto, the Hotel Maritime in Montreal, the Hotel Gouverneur, Sainte Foy in Quebec City, the Best Western Village Park Inn in Calgary, the Brewsters Mountain Lodge in Banff, the Prestige Inn in Golden, the Best Western Hotel in Kelowna, the Queen Victoria Hotel and Suites in Victoria, and the Best Western Downtown in Vancouver. All rooms feature private facilities, TV and telephone. Hotels usually have a bar and restaurant, and often other facilities such as swimming pool and shop. Your Train All VIA Rail trains are fully air-conditioned and well furnished with courteous and friendly on-board staff. For your journey from Toronto to Montreal a comfortable reclining seat has been reserved in the spacious coach class carriage. There is ample space to move about. The carriages have large panoramic windows from which you can view the spectacular scenery. BRITISH COLUMBIA ALBERTA Lake Louise Banff Vancouver Victoria Kelowna Hudson Bay QUEBEC CANADA Calgary ONTARIO Quebec City USA Toronto Niagara Falls Montreal 34 To book click here To view dates & prices click here