Country Travel Discoveries 2022
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made along the way as you pass Crowfoot Glacier, the Wapta Icefield, Bow Glacier, and Mount Thompson. Visit the Saskatchewan River Crossing where three rivers meet and stop at the Weeping Wall to see the impressive waterfall. Explore the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre and ride an all-terrain Ice Explorer out onto the surface of Athabasca Glacier. Conclude touring with a walk on the glass-floored Columbia Icefield Skywalk before checking in to your Jasper hotel. Enjoy dinner together as a group tonight. B, D DAY 5—MALIGNE LAKE CRUISE AND CANYON After breakfast, travel to the impressive Medicine Lake viewpoint. Then, continue to Maligne Lake where you will board a sightseeing boat for a guided cruise across the lake to Spirit Island, where you can ramble on a nature walk. Returning to the boathouse, enjoy an included lunch at The Lakehouse Café and then travel to Maligne Canyon for a leisurely hike. This afternoon, stroll through the quaint shops of downtown Jasper or travel on an optional excursion aboard the Jasper SkyTram, some 7,000 feet above the valley floor. Discover one of the charming Jasper restaurants for dinner on your own this evening. B, L Option—Jasper SkyTram: An experience unlike any other in Canada, the SkyTram whisks guests more than 7,000 feet above the valley floor and provides easy access to a boardwalk and hiking trails in the alpine zone of the Canadian Rockies. Immerse yourself in the unique geology, cultural heritage, and flora and fauna of the mountain landscape. Price: $45 Per Person DAY 6—ROCKY MOUNTAINEER RAILWAY TO KAMLOOPS All aboard! Prepare to experience some of North America's most stunning scenery while indulging in luxurious Gold Leaf seats, with elegant breakfast, lunch, and wine services on the famed Rocky Mountaineer train. Journeying westward into the mighty Rockies, you will pass through a spectacular array of settings…across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes, and through remarkable tunnels that form part of Canada's rich rail history. Highlights include Mount Robson (tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies), Pyramid Falls, the North Thompson River, teal-green lakes, stunning glaciers, and snow-capped peaks. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer glides along the shores of Kamloops Lake and into Kamloops. B, L DAY 7—ROCKY MOUNTAINEER RAILWAY TO VANCOUVER Start this morning with the gracious service of a delicious breakfast aboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Passing into British Columbia's interior towards the Pacific coast, today's journey features dramatic changes in scenery, as the desert-like environment of the interior gradually gives way to lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley, and then to forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the coast and Cascade mountains. Scenic highlights include the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon, and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. At the end of the day, bid farewell to the cordial rail crew and disembark in the amazing city of Vancouver. B, L DAY 8—CHINATOWN/GASTOWN/STANLEY PARK/PUBLIC MARKET This morning, bring all your senses to life in Canada's largest Chinatown, experiencing Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, a National Geographic World Top City Garden. In Gastown, see the Gassy Jack statue and the marvelous steam-powered clock, then experience Vancouver's Olympic legacy at the Olympic Cauldron. Wander through picturesque Stanley Park, nestled between downtown Vancouver, its harbor, and English Bay. At Granville Island's Public Market, you can choose from a variety of local food vendors for lunch. Afterward, enjoy the landscape of Queen Elizabeth Park, followed by a drive past some of Vancouver's most iconic buildings. This evening, you and your fellow travelers will feast on a Farewell to Canada dinner at a local eatery in the heart of downtown. B, D DAY 9—FAREWELL Following one final delectable breakfast in the hotel, transfer to the Vancouver International Airport for your homeward bound flight, taking with you countless memories and many photos as souvenirs of your Canadian Rockies Rail Adventure! B x Discoveries Experience ____________________ 9 Days • 16 Meals Sep 24-Oct 2, 2022 Price Per Person: Double $5,497; Single $6,385 Pre-Tour Hotel Calgary: $148/night Post-Tour Hotel Vancouver: $318/night Depart: Calgary, AB Return: Vancouver, BC Highlights & Inclusions ____________________ • Experience the unsurpassed beauty and grandeur of the Canadian Rockies on a two-day rail trip aboard the Rocky Mountaineer — Gold Leaf service included! • See the highlights of two of Canada's premier cities, Calgary and Vancouver • Tour Heritage Park Historical Village and Gasoline Alley Museum • Stroll along stunning lakes and see the famous Spiral Railway Tunnels • Enjoy a scenic drive along the Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper • Experience the Columbia Icefields from Athabasca Glacier's Ice Explorer • Sail across Maligne Lake to Spirit Island with an interpretive guide • Bag handling (1 per person) at hotels • Fees/tips for included attractions/meals • Welcome reception/24-hour emergency call service, free bottled water on coach Quality Accommodations ____________________ Night 1: Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel Nights 2-3: Moose Hotel & Suites, Banff Nights 4-5: Jasper Inn & Suites, Jasper Night 6: Kamloops hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer Rail Nights 7-8: Sheraton Wall Centre, Vancouver CountryTravelDiscoveries.com/CRR @voila_claire-TravelAlberta REGION | TOUR NAME 855-744-TRIP (8747) | 33 CANADA | CANADIAN ROCKIES BY RAIL