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TRANS-CANADIAN ADVENTURE

Tour Code - 8250

17 days Toronto to Vancouver Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec City, Montreal, Calgary, Banff, Jasper, Kamloops, Victoria, Vancouver

All inclusive prices starting at: $3219

This 17-day, cross-country adventure by begins in Toronto and ends in Vancouver. Being the largest city in Canada, Toronto hosts many spectacular sights. Enjoy a Maid of the Mist cruise with up-close views of Niagara Falls. Travel to Ottawa stopping at Gananoque for an included boat cruise through the many islands of St. Lawrence National Park. Travel East to the French Canadian Provence of Quebec City and then further south to cosmopolitan Montreal where you board your flight to Calgary, Canada's cowboy capital. Enter Alberta and Banff National Park, the scenic heart of the Canadian Rockies. Then follow the Icefield Parkway to Jasper National Park and Lake Louise. Take a snowcoach ride on the Columbia Icefield. Via Sun Peaks, you'll travel to the Pacific Coast, sail across the Strait of Georgia, and through the Gulf Islands to Victoria, visiting Butchart Gardens. Catch the ferry to your final destination, Vancouver, where city sightseeing such as Stanley Park, Gastown, and Chinatown is abundant

Canada Day Special departure - be part of Canada Day and celebrate Canada's 145th birthday in Ottawa. On July 1st, celebrate Canada Day with concerts, picnics, fireworks, street performances and other activities.

Meals

  • Breakfast - 0
  • Lunch - 0
  • Dinner - 0

Standard Features

SIGHTSEEING: In Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec City, Montreal, Calgary, Victoria, Vancouver, and Calgary; shores of Lake Ontario; Maid of the Mist cruise; scenic cruise along the St. Lawrence River; Royal Canadian Mounted Police Stables; Notre Dame Basilica; Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer ride); Butchart Gardens and Stanley Park.
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Niagara Falls, Kingston, St. Lawrence Islands National Park, Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal, Rideau Falls, Mount Royal, Olympic Ski Jump, Saddledome, Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Fraser River, Mount Robson, Thompson River Valley, Strait of Georgia, and the Gulf Islands.
GUIDES: Local Guides for city sightseeing in Ottawa, Quebec City, and Montreal; services of a professional Tour Director.
TRANSPORTATION: Ferry crossing to/from Vancouver Island; private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.
HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling.
OPTIONALS: Customise your vacation experience with a range of convenient optional excursions.
Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

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Day by Day

DayDescription
1

TORONTO.

Enjoy time at leisure. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions.

2

TORONTO. NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION.

See Toronto's major landmarks today, including the CN Tower and SkyDome stadium. Also today, visit thundering Niagara Falls. View the falls from above, then embark the MAID OF THE MIST for a close-up view from the river below the falls.

3

TORONTO-KINGSTON-OTTAWA.

Leave Ontario's capital and stop in Kingston, a city with an exciting history dating back more than 300 years. Proceed along the St. Lawrence River with splendid vistas of St. Lawrence Islands National Park. At Ivy Lea, board your boat for a CRUISE that takes a scenic route through the many islands of St. Lawrence Islands National Park. Next, head to Ottawa, Canada's beautiful capital.

4

OTTAWA.

This morning, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of this lovely city, pleasantly situated on the banks of the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal. See the Canadian Mint, the embassy district, stately parliament Hill, and Rideau Falls. Suggestions for this afternoon include a visit to the magnificent Canadian Museum of Civilisation or the array of restaurants and shops at the lively Byward Market.

5

OTTAWA-QUEBEC CITY AREA.

Head east into the French-Canadian province of Quebec, where you'll notice a sudden change in language and tradition. Late-afternoon arrival in historic Quebec City, the heart of French Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

6

QUEBEC CITY AREA.

Start the day with a guided tour of Canada's only walled city, crowned by the great turrets of the Chateau Frontenac. Within the walls is the Place d'Armes, the Laval Seminary, the star-plan Citadelle, and ancient Place Royale. Also see the stone houses crowding the narrow streets of Lower Town by the St. Lawrence River and the historic Plains of Abraham, where General Wolfe stormed the slopes.

7

QUEBEC CITY AREA-MONTREAL.

Head south and late this morning, cosmopolitan Montreal comes into view. As you enter Montreal, one of Canada's largest cities, you'll see the canted tower of the Olympic Stadium. Major attractions on this afternoon's sightseeing tour include once-walled Old Montreal, Notre Dame Basilica and the Seminary of St. Sulpice, Mount Royal, and modern Montreal. This evening, be sure to try out one of the many sidewalk cafes specialising in French cuisine with a Canadian influence.

8

MONTREAL-CALGARY.

Transfer to Montreal airport for your flight to Calgary, noted for its famous Stampede and past host of the Winter Olympics. Once known as Canada's "cowboy" capital, Calgary now has developed into an energy centre for oil and gas. Time on your own to explore the "heart of the new west." Perhaps visit the Calgary Zoo or shop the downtown corridor.

9

CALGARY-BANFF

On this morning's sightseeing tour, see many of Calgary's attractions, including downtown, the Olympic Ski Jump, and the Saddledome. Afterward, head west through the foothills and into BANFF NATIONAL PARK, gateway to the majestic Canadian Rockies. On arrival, join the optional excursion to Sulphur Mountain for a thrilling gondola ride with spectacular views of mountain scenery and then picturesque Bow Falls. Tonight, consider an optional excursion to the theatre, featuring a Canadian show and dinner.

10

BANFF.

Banff is one of Canada's favourite year-round resorts, with summer activities such as hiking, boating, and fishing. With a free day, your Tour Director will suggest an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies.

11

BANFF-LAKE LOUISE-COLUMBIA ICEFIELD-JASPER

A day of scenic grandeur. First to Lake Louise; its cold turquoise waters are a perfect natural mirror reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Precipitous gorges, snowcapped mountain ranges, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens come into view as the motorcoach scales two mountain passes on the journey north. Another highlight on today's agenda is a stop at the COLUMBIA ICEFIELD to experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 1,200 feet (365 metres) thick. Enjoy an orientation tour of Jasper townsite upon arrival. This afternoon, join an optional float trip down the historic Athabasca River.

12

JASPER-MOUNT ROBSON-KAMLOOPS.

Join the optional trip to Maligne Lake this morning with a narrated cruise to Spirit Island. Then, leave Jasper and follow the Fraser River to the base of spectacular Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. The Yellowhead Highway continues south along the mighty Thompson River with spectacular vistas of the Monashee Mountains. Tonight your Tour Director will have recommendations for optional activities and the best places to dine. Overnight in Kamloops.

13

KAMLOOPS-FERRY CROSSING-VICTORIA.

As you travel through British Columbia's Coast Mountain Range to its majestic Pacific coastline, the vegetation changes from desert landscape to lush alpine forests. Board your afternoon ferry for the spectacular crossing to Vancouver Island. Sightseeing today includes world-famous BUTCHART GARDENS, the marine drive, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park with its unusual collection of totem poles.

14

VICTORIA.

A free day for independent sightseeing. Your Tour Director will suggest several optional excursions, including a whalewatching cruise, as well as offer advice on the best places to dine or shop.

15

VICTORIA-FERRY CROSSING-VANCOUVER.

Board the ferry to the British Columbia mainland. Upon arrival, it's a short drive to Vancouver, where city sightseeing includes Stanley Park, Gastown, Chinatown, and other landmarks.

16

VANCOUVER.

Your Tour Director will have suggestions for your day in Vancouver, including shopping and soaking up the flavours of Vancouver's diverse ethnic neighborhoods.

17

VANCOUVER.

The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers to Vancouver International Airport are included. You can extend your vacation with extra nights and explore Vancouver further with a variety of exciting optional activities.

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Dates/Prices

NB: All prices listed are per person

May 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
10 May 201226 May 2012On Request $3229 NZD $4573 NZD Hotel List
17 May 201202 Jun 2012On Request $3229 NZD $4573 NZD Hotel List
21 May 201206 Jun 2012On Request $3229 NZD $4573 NZD Hotel List
31 May 201216 Jun 2012On Request $3439 NZD $4783 NZD Hotel List

Jun 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
04 Jun 201220 Jun 2012On Request $3439 NZD $4783 NZD Hotel List
07 Jun 201223 Jun 2012On Request $3439 NZD $4783 NZD Hotel List
18 Jun 201204 Jul 2012On Request $3439 NZD $4783 NZD Hotel List
21 Jun 201207 Jul 2012On Request $3439 NZD $4783 NZD Hotel List
28 Jun 201214 Jul 2012On Request $3439 NZD $4783 NZD Hotel List

Jul 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
02 Jul 201218 Jul 2012On Request $3439 NZD $4783 NZD Hotel List
12 Jul 201228 Jul 2012On Request $3439 NZD $4783 NZD Hotel List
19 Jul 201204 Aug 2012On Request $3439 NZD $4783 NZD Hotel List

Aug 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
02 Aug 201218 Aug 2012Open $3439 NZD $4783 NZD Hotel List
16 Aug 201201 Sep 2012Open $3439 NZD $4783 NZD Hotel List
23 Aug 201208 Sep 2012Open $3439 NZD $4783 NZD Hotel List
27 Aug 201212 Sep 2012Open $3439 NZD $4783 NZD Hotel List
30 Aug 201215 Sep 2012Open $3439 NZD $4783 NZD Hotel List

Sep 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
03 Sep 201219 Sep 2012Open $3439 NZD $4783 NZD Hotel List
06 Sep 201222 Sep 2012On Request $3439 NZD $4783 NZD Hotel List
10 Sep 201226 Sep 2012On Request $3439 NZD $4783 NZD Hotel List
13 Sep 201229 Sep 2012Open $3439 NZD $4783 NZD Hotel List
17 Sep 201203 Oct 2012Open $3439 NZD $4783 NZD Hotel List
24 Sep 201210 Oct 2012On Request $3219 NZD $4563 NZD Hotel List

Oct 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
01 Oct 201217 Oct 2012Open $3219 NZD $4563 NZD Hotel List
08 Oct 201224 Oct 2012Open $3219 NZD $4563 NZD Hotel List

Accommodation Prices

Pre & Post TourCityStart DateEnd DateSingle PriceTwin PriceTriple Price
POSTVancouver01 Apr 201231 May 2012 $159 NZD $86 NZD $63 NZD
POSTVancouver01 Jun 201230 Sep 2012 $205 NZD $110 NZD $79 NZD
POSTVancouver01 Oct 201231 Oct 2012 $159 NZD $86 NZD $63 NZD
PREToronto01 Apr 201231 May 2012 $141 NZD $78 NZD $53 NZD
PREToronto01 Jun 201230 Sep 2012 $151 NZD $83 NZD $55 NZD
PREToronto01 Oct 201231 Oct 2012 $141 NZD $78 NZD $53 NZD

Charges

TypeNamePrice
OPTIONALGratuity188 NZD

TRANS-CANADIAN ADVENTURE

Tour Code - 8250

17 days Toronto to Vancouver Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec City, Montreal, Calgary, Banff, Jasper, Kamloops, Victoria, Vancouver

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Optional Excursions

To help plan your leisure time, as well as your pre-tour budgeting, here is a list of optional excursions that may be offered on this tour. Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, group interests, and general feasibility for your tour. Please note prices may be based on the previous year and are subject to change. Full terms and conditions are contained in the important travel documents.

PriceDetails
31  CAD

Name: BANFF GONDOLA
Location: BANFF
Description: The adventure begins with an eight minute journey to the summit of Sulphur Mountain in a modern, fully-enclosed four passenger gondola cabin. The views become increasingly spectacular as you climb 698 metres (2,292 feet) to an elevation of 2,281 metres (7,486 feet) at the Summit Upper Terminal. Stay on the look out for wildlife and birds that frequent the Banff Gondola. This is nature's wild playground, so a camera is a must! You can encounter the local wildlife including Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, Golden mantled ground squirrels, Hoary marmots, Clark's nutcracker and the Canada (Gray) jay. Afterwards, we'll visit thundering Bow Falls where plenty of great photo opportunities await you. Be sure to bring a sweater or light jacket as the wind can become quite cool at 2,285 metres (7,496 feet) above sea level.
75  CAD

Name: CHINATOWN DINNER AND LANTERN WALK
Location: VICTORIA
Description: A fascinating tour of Chinatown, one of the oldest in Canada. Your expert local guide will offer you the opportunity to learn about the "East meets West" portals. Themes range from Feng Shui and the Chinese Zodiac to Brave Pioneers and World Developments. Food sampling along the way with dinner in a first-class restaurant. Finally, at dusk you will be given lanterns and lead through the narrow alleys to Bastion Square. A very unique and memorable way to experience Victoria. (Approximately 3 hours).
89  CAD

Name: CN TOWER - TORONTO BY NIGHT
Location: TORONTO
Description: 360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower, one of Toronto's finest, features unforgettable food combined with a magnificent revolving view of Toronto more than 351 metres (1,151 feet) below. 360 offers market-fresh cuisine, featuring regional ingredients to ensure an incomparable culinary experience. Following dinner, enjoy panoramic views from the observation decks.
139  CAD

Name: GROUSE MOUNTAIN & CAPILANO SUSPENSION BRIDGE
Location: VANCOUVER
Description: Visit Vancouver's North Shore as you drive over Lion's Gate Bridge to world famous Capilano Suspension Bridge, one of Vancouver's most popular attractions. Capilano Suspension Bridge offers a unique mix of adventure, history and culture making this Vancouver tourist attraction a complete British Columbia experience. Afterwards, board the gondola up to the 4,000-foot level of Grouse Mountain, the peak of Vancouver. Take in a lumberjack show, visit orphaned grizzly bears and grey wolves, or enjoy a leisurely walk through the many trails. Note: This excursion is only available on multiple night stays in Vancouver. (Full Day Excursion).
64  CAD

Name: JASPER RAFT ON THE ATHABASCA RIVER
Location: JASPER
Description: Jasper's best rafting float trips take you down the Athabasca River for those in seek of a complete and fun filled Alberta wilderness adventure. This 16 kilometre trip passes through many small sets of rapids and calm stretches, which allows your National Park Licensed guide to point out the natural and human history of Jasper. Jasper's best rafting float trips take you down the Athabasca River for those in seek of a complete and fun filled Alberta wilderness adventure. This 16 kilometre trip passes through many small sets of rapids and calm stretches, which allows your National Park Licensed guide to point out the natural and human history of Jasper. The Athabasca River is the same route that was used by the "fur traders" many years ago, (David Thompson 1811). The specially designed rafts offer a safe, comfortable ride that any first time rafter will enjoy. This trip is for everyone from toddlers to seniors. The guides do all the rowing so you can sit back & enjoy the majestic scenery. (2.5 hours) (Subject to favourable weather and water conditions).
272  CAD

Name: MOUNT ASSINIBOINE GLACIER HELICOPTER TOUR
Location: BANFF
Description: Your adventure will take you past the Three Sisters Peaks as you spectacularly escape to the Spray Valley. You will see the magnificent Goat Range where you will observe the radiant aqua blue/green colours of the Spray Lakes. Next, your journey will take you to new heights through the Goat Range Pass and along the Sundance Range of Banff National Park where you will see mountain peaks, alpine meadows and pristine lakes. Finally, you will be transported to the "Matterhorn of the Canadian Rockies" which rises majestically to 3,611 metres (11,870 feet) along the Great Divide. The surrounding glaciers and icefalls will astound you and capture your imagination where you will get up close and personal with the Gloria Glacier as it tumbles off of Mount Assiniboine. This is an experience you will not forget! (30 minute flight). Flights are subject to favourable weather conditions and minimum of 2 passengers.
132  CAD

Name: NIAGARA HELICOPTER SIGHTSEEING
Location: NIAGARA FALLS
Description: Take a thrilling eight-minute ride over the most famous falls in North America. You will be dazzled by the sights of the Rainbow Bridge, Horseshoe Falls, and Whirlpool Rapids. Bring your camera and it's up, up, and away! Helicopter tour duration approximately 12 minutes.
58  CAD

Name: QUEBEC BY NIGHT-AUBERGE DE TRESOR
Location: QUEBEC CITY
Description: The evening starts with a delightful dinner at an old-world restaurant in the heart of Quebec City. Then plenty of time to browse the shops in Upper and Lower Town. You'll also have a chance to take pictures of the Chateau Frontenac at night.
58  CAD

Name: QUEBEC COUNTRYSIDE DINNER AND MONTMORENCY FALLS
Location: QUEBEC CITY
Description: Your first stop on this guided excursion is Montmorency Falls, a waterfall which is 30 metres higher than Niagara Falls and offers an unforgettable panorama. Next tour the western tip of Ile d'Orleans, followed by dinner at Le Moulin Saint Laurent, originally a water mill with a history dating back to 1675. The cuisine here includes local and regional specialities. Evening tour and dinner is approximately 3 hours.
240  CAD

Name: ROYAL CANADIAN HELICOPTER TOUR
Location: BANFF
Description: Your adventure will take you past the Three Sisters Peaks as you spectacularly escape to the Spray Valley. You will see the magnificent Goat Range where you will observe the radiant aqua blue/green colours of the Spray Lakes. Next, your journey will take you to new heights through the Goat Range Pass and along the Sundance Range of Banff National Park where you will see mountain peaks, alpine meadows and pristine lakes. An extraordinary adventure not to be missed! (25 minute flight). Flights are subject to favourable weather conditions and minimum of 2 passengers.
125  CAD

Name: SPRAY LAKES TOUR - 12 MINUTE HELICOPTER TOUR
Location: BANFF
Description: This will be the most action packed 12 minutes of your life.� Your adventure will take you past the Three Sisters Peaks as you spectacularly escape to the Spray Valley. �You will see the magnificent Goat Range where you will observe the radiant aqua blue/green colours of the Spray Lakes.� Your return flight will provide views of the Bow River as it meanders back towards the Town of Canmore. (12 minute flight) Flights are subject to favourable weather conditions and minimum of 2 passengers.
18  CAD

Name: SUGAR SHACK BREAKFAST AND MAPLE SYRUP TOUR
Location: QUEBEC CITY
Description: Take off this morning for an all-you-can-eat traditional "Quebecois" breakfast which includes scrambled eggs, baked beans, Canadian bacon, maple sausage, maple smoked ham, potatoes, country bread pancakes, maple syrup, tea, herbal tea , coffee , hot chocolate and milk. This bountiful breakfast is followed by a guided visit of the Sugar Shack and a presentation on Maple Syrup Making.
122  CAD

Name: VICTORIA PANORAMA
Location: VICTORIA
Description: This half-hour flight is an ideal introduction to seaplane aviation and includes spectacular vistas of downtown Victoria, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca with the Olympic Mountains in the distance. Enjoy unique views of the buildings ringing the harbour and grand houses perched above the rugged coastline. The exhilarating spray of the water is always a highlight during take-off and landing.
139  CAD

Name: WHISTLER DAY TRIP
Location: VANCOUVER
Description: Take the scenic Sea to Sky Highway with wonderful views of Howe Sound and the Gulf Islands. Make a stop at Shannon Falls. You'll have free time in Whistler to explore this world famous resort and host of the 2010 Olympics. There are restaurants, shops, galleries and plenty of other options to enjoy your day. (10 hours).
 
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