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Canada & Alaska RTURE! BE IN OTTAWA FOR CANADA DAY - Book 26th June New York depa rture · Kick sta >> SPECIA L DEPA rt the ultimate Canadian road helping them ce trip, by lebrate their 14 5th birthday in heart of the na the tion's capital on Canada Day. Lake Superior, Ontario G R E E N L A N D CANADIAN ROAD TRIP 25 DAYS CAMPING & LODGING HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS 25 £1 DAYS TOUR FROM 479 £2129* TOUR PLUS FLIGHTS FROM YUKON TERRITORY See both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts on one almighty road trip. Stop by the Great Lakes, breeze through vibrant cities and make a bunch of new friends. Clap your eyes on rugged Rockies, sparse prairies and protected wilderness areas that simply demand hiking and biking. DAY 1 NEW YORK AREA > NEW ENGLAND We head out into the wilds of New England, for the first of many nights under the stars. DAY 2/3 QUÉBEC CITY Patisseries, churches, town squares and French-speaking Quebecers add a European flavour and the dramatic Chateau Frontenac rules the roost. DAY 4/5 MONTREAL Bundles of eateries, trendy bars, live music and comedy venues are sure to impress. For the more adventurous, jet boat down the St Lawrence River! DAY 6 OTTAWA Wander through ByWard Market, the Rideau Center and Sussex Street, or admire the outdoor vibe in the capital's many green spaces. DAY 7 TORONTO The native Hurons called this spot `Toronto' or `meeting place' and it still is, with over seventy nationalities. Whizz up the CN Tower and soak up the multicultural buzz. DAY 8 NIAGARA FALLS Words don't do these immense falls justice. Board the Maid of the Mist, feel the spray on your face and be totally blown away. 0 DAY 9/10 LAKE HURON Cross the placid waters by Georgian Bay ferry, before rolling along 0 the forested `Moose Alley' with an eye out for our four-legged friends. 500 500 Wilderness canoe trip (experience not necessary) Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist Cruise Sulphur Mountain Hot Springs Scenic Georgian Bay ferry Scenic walks and hikes N O R T H E R N T E R R I T O R I E S Sightseeing in Québec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver & Seattle National Parks - Banff/Lake Louise, Yoho & Jasper Professional tour leader, camping fees, equipment & transportation N BRITISH COLUMBIA A L B ERTA C A N A D A M A N I T O B A S A S K AT C H E W A N O N T A R I O Q U E B E C British Columbia Jasper NP Banff NP Lake Louise Yoho NP Vancouver Seattle WASHINGTON Canadian Prairies Winnipeg N O RT H D A K O TA M I N N E S O TA Quebec City BRU Lake Superior Lake Huron M O N T A N A O R E G O N IDAHO Montreal Ottawa VERMONT Toronto M A I N E NEW HAMPSHIR MASSACHUSE WISCONSIN U N I T E D S T A T E S O F A M E R I C A MICHIGAN Niagara Falls NEW YORK P E N N S Y LVA N I A New York RHODE ISL CONNECTICUT NEW JERSEY ESSENTIAL INFORMATION 1000 1500 Miles DAY 11/12 LAKE SUPERIOR At this second Great Lake, jump in a Canadian canoe for a true wilderness adventure! DAY 13 WINNIPEG Check out Winnipeg Art Gallery, crammed with 9,000 Inuit sculptures, tapestries and paintings. Or hunt out the former rocking haunts of the Crash Test Dummies and Neil Young. DAY 14/15 CANADIAN PRAIRIES (1 night L) Veer off the tourist trails to places like Moose Jaw, Medicine Hat and Swift Current Shop, or shop in small-town general stores, where the local residents are sure to spin you a yarn. DEP. NEW YORK TREK CODE: FN 1000 1500 DEP. SEATTLE TREK CODE: FS 2000 Kilometres OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: Aerial gondola/tramway * Mountain biking * Horseback riding * Scenic glacier flight * Quebec City's Citadelle * Jet boat ride * Guided glacier walk * Whitewater rafting * Bungee jumping * Sample French cuisine * Baseball game (in season) * Great shopping * Museum * Rollerblading * Cycling in Stanley Park * Canoeing * Seattle Space Needle * CN Tower * Capilano Suspension Bridge * Western saloon evening * Great National Park hikes See page 71 for more information. ACCOMMODATION: 23 nights camping, 1 hostel night EN ROUTE HOSTEL: Approx. $30 x 1 night (L) FOOD KITTY: Budget $10 x 25 days START FINISH 2012 29 May 22 Jun · 26 Jun 20 Jul 10 Jul 03 Aug 21 Aug 14 Sep START FINISH 2012 17 Jun 11 Jul 15 Jul 08 Aug 12 Aug 05 Sep 09 Sep 03 Oct TOUR OPERATES IN BOTH DIRECTIONS For our latest dates & prices please see website. * Flight prices are subject to availability. Please call for a competitive quote. DAY 16/17 BANFF NATIONAL PARK Hang out in this friendly town or stretch your legs on its pine clad trails, with the chance to soothe your tired muscles in steaming hot springs. DAY 18 LAKE LOUISE Strap on your hiking boots - Lake Louise and Moraine Lake are the ultimate in Canadian Rockies scenery. DAY 19 YOHO NATIONAL PARK `Yoho' is a Cree word for `wonder' and it's a fitting name as this place is absolutely stunning, and a must for whitewater rafting fans. DAY 20/21 JASPER NATIONAL PARK The views across glacier-lined Icefields Parkway will have you raring to get stuck into the great outdoors and explore. DAY 22 BRITISH COLUMBIA Another night under a star-spangled sky before city life calls. DAY 23/24 VANCOUVER Vancouver prides itself on outdoor spaces, like Stanley Park with its colossal sea wall and the Capilano Suspension Bridge. DAY 25 VANCOUVER > SEATTLE Pile into a coffee house for a latte and one last reflection on your awesome Canadian Road Trip. To book visit trekamerica.com/fn or call 0844 576 1358 FUN FACT: ople Over half of the pe re born living in Toronto we in other countries! 31