Country Travel Discoveries 2022
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Canadian Rockies by Rail Journey Through the Clouds aboard the majestic Rocky Mountaineer in Gold Leaf Service Embark on an amazingly scenic journey from Stampede City Calgary to beautiful Banff and on to magnificent Jasper. Then board the Rocky Mountaineer Railway and travel through scenic valleys, along the mighty Fraser River, through Hell's Gate, and past the majestic Pyramid Falls. This rail route, only accessible by train, also features the majestic Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Conclude the tour in Vancouver, the jewel of British Columbia. DAY 1—WELCOME TO CANADA Your Canadian Rocky Mountain tour begins in Calgary — "stampede city"! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a festive Welcome Dinner at the hotel. D DAY 2—STAMPEDE PARK/CALGARY TOWER/HERITAGE PARK HISTORICAL VILLAGE AND GASOLINE ALLEY Begin with a guided overview of downtown Calgary and its unique sculptures. Then, travel through Stampede Park before ascending the Calgary Tower for your first glimpse of the distant Canadian Rockies. Tour the old fashioned Heritage Park Historical Village and Gasoline Alley Museum. Continue aboard the motorcoach to Banff, with stops along the way at the Surprise Corner and Bow Falls viewpoints, providing amazing photo opportunities of this scenic land. The next two nights you will call Banff your home away from home. B, D DAY 3—MORAINE LAKE/TAKAKKAW FALLS/LAKE LOUISE Morning sightseeing takes us to Moraine Lake, set in the rugged Valley of Ten Peaks. This glacially fed lake is surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and natural rock formations. Continue to Takakkaw Falls, the second highest waterfall in all of Canada. Enjoy an included lunch at the historic Lake Louise Railway Station and then take time to stroll along the shores of one of the Rockies' spectacular lakes. On the return to Banff, see the Spiral Railway Tunnels. This afternoon, take part in an optional tour to the Banff Gondola & Interpretive Centre, or simply enjoy wandering the quaint streets of the town before a relaxing dinner on your own. B, L Option—Banff Gondola & Interpretive Centre: Ride to the gondola summit overlooking Banff for unparalleled views of six mountain ranges and the sweep of Bow Valley below. The Interpretive Centre provides interactive displays about Banff National Park. Price: $45 PP DAY 4—ICEFIELDS PARKWAY/COLUMBIA ICEFIELD Ice is the theme of today's touring as you travel north along the scenic Icefields Parkway from Banff to Jasper. Numerous photos stops will be Spectacular scenery & Gold Leaf service await! Rocky Mountaineer Rocky Mountaineer SEP 24 — OCT 2, 2022 9 DAYS • 16 MEALS 9 DAYS • 16 MEALS Free Air Up to $500.00 per person when you book by Feb 28, 2022! (air booking assistance available) Elevations Elevations reach reach 7,000 feet 7,000 feet on this tour on this tour Calgary Banff Lake Louise Moraine Lake Athabasca Glacier Mallgne Lake Jasper Kamloops Vancouver BC WA MT AB 2 1 2 2 2 First Night Last Night Overnight Highlight Train Route Flight Route NEW TOUR NEW TOUR 32 AUTHENTIC TRAVEL EXPERIENCES | www.CountryTravelDiscoveries.com/CRR