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141 www.rockymountaineer.com Coast to Coast by Rail (14 nights/15 days) TBNE CODE ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN MANITOBA Victoria Seattle Edmonton Saskatoon Calgary Regina Winnipeg Kamloops Jasper Vancouver Columbia Icefield Lake Louise ONBOARD VIA RAIL While onboard VIA Rail, guests of Rocky Mountaineer are accommodated in private cabins. This ensures maximum privacy and comfort. BRITISH COLUMBIA QUEBEC Lake Huron Ottawa Montreal ONTARIO Lake Superior 3 nights onboard Quebec City Niagara Falls Toronto NEW BRUNSWICK NOVA SCOTIA Halifax Summit Helicopter Tour Banff VIA Rail RAIL - First Passage to the West (2 Days) 1 night onboard 1 1 1 1 2 Overnight stops 1 2 1 1 2 MOTORCOACH Eastbound Itinerary Day Activities Overnight 1 Arrive in Vancouver Vancouver 2 Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops Kamloops 3 Rocky Mountaineer to Banff Banff 4 Banff Tour with Gondola and Summit Helicopter Banff 5 Yoho Park Tour. Transfer to Lake Louise Lake Louise 6 Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer Jasper 7 VIA Rail from Jasper to Toronto VIA Rail 8 VIA Rail from Jasper to Toronto VIA Rail 9 VIA Rail from Jasper to Toronto VIA Rail 10 Arrive in Toronto Toronto 11 Niagara Falls Tour Toronto 12 VIA Rail from Toronto to Montreal Montreal 13 Guided Sightseeing Tour of Montreal; VIA Rail from Montreal to Halifax. VIA Rail 14 Arrive in Halifax Halifax 15 Vacation ends in Halifax Single passengers, children and third adults will be accommodated in a Cabin for One onboard VIA Rail. Double prices are based on a Cabin for Two. Each room contains a washbasin and toilet. Shower facilities are shared with other travelers in the same train car. Westbound itinerary is one night longer than eastbound. Package Includes 2 day Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf, SilverLeaf, or RedLeaf Service 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 4 dinners 10 nights hotel accommodation 4 nights cabin accommodation onboard VIA Rail Vancouver Lookout Banff Tour, including Banff Gondola Summit Helicopter Flightseeing Yoho Park Tour, Banff to Lake Louise Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer, Lake Louise to Jasper Niagara Falls Tour Guided Sightseeing Tour of Montreal VIA Rail from Jasper to Toronto VIA Rail from Toronto to Montreal in Business class VIA Rail from Montreal to Halifax Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff Luggage handling and National Park Pass Not Included Transportation from Vancouver airport Transportation to Halifax airport Meals, other than specified Activities, other than specified Gratuities for rail, hotel and transfer staff Fuel surcharges Rail station transfers in Montreal, Halifax, Toronto and Jasper Luggage handling in Toronto, Montreal, Halifax and VIA Rail stations GST/HST as applicable Day 1 Vancouver Arrival Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Overnight in Vancouver. Day 2 Vancouver to Kamloops Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. On today’s journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like environment of the BC Interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. B, L. Day 3 Kamloops to Banff Your journey continues eastwards to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will see a spectacular array of scenery as you travel across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Today’s highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and, of course, the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends this evening in the resort town of Banff. Overnight in Banff. B, L. Day 4 Banff Sightseeing Today you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff. Among the highlights are visits to Bow Falls, the Banff Gondola (admission included), Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Continue on to Kananaskis for the highlight of today’s adventure, a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at your leisure in Banff. Overnight in Banff. Day 5 Banff to Lake Louise A half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge spanning the Kicking Horse River. The tour ends in Lake Louise where the remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy this magnificent location. Overnight in Lake Louise Please note: While arrival at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will be approximately 1:00 p.m., scheduled check-in time is not until 4:00 p.m. In the event that your room is not ready, your luggage will be stored and you are free to enjoy the amenities of the hotel. Day 6 Lake Louise to Jasper Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff and Jasper national parks via the Icefields Parkway. Among the highlights are Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Falls. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Arrive in Jasper late this afternoon. Overnight in Jasper. Day 7 VIA Rail Jasper to Toronto Day 1 This evening, begin your four-day VIA Rail journey across the Prairie provinces and northern Ontario. Overnight on VIA Rail. D. Day 8 VIA Rail Jasper to Toronto Day 2 Continue your rail journey across Canada to Toronto. Overnight on VIA Rail. B, L, D. Day 9 VIA Rail Jasper to Toronto Day 3 Continue your rail journey across Canada to Toronto. Overnight on VIA Rail. B, L, D. Day 10 VIA Rail Toronto Arrival Arrive in Toronto on VIA Rail this morning. Overnight in Toronto. B. Day 11 Niagara Falls Tour Enjoy a full-day motorcoach tour to Niagara Falls, one of the great natural wonders of the world. Included is a cruise on the Maid of the Mist to the base of Horseshoe Falls. Return to Toronto early in the evening. Overnight in Toronto. L. Day 12 VIA Rail Toronto to Montreal Travel on VIA Rail in Business class from Toronto to Montreal. Overnight in Montreal. L. Day 13 Montreal Sightseeing; VIA Rail Montreal to Halifax Enjoy a relaxing morning at leisure, and after checking out from your hotel, half-day guided sightseeing tour of Montreal today departing at 1:00pm. Scheduled stops include Old Montreal, Notre-Dame Basilica, Olympic Park, Mount Royal and McGill University. After your sightseeing tour, pick up your luggage from your hotel and board the VIA Rail train to Halifax in the early evening. Dinner is served onboard. Overnight on VIA Rail. D. Day 14 VIA Rail Halifax Arrival Enjoy the scenic Nova Scotia and New Brunswick landscapes before arriving in Halifax this afternoon. Spend the rest of the day exploring this small Atlantic coastal city, and celebrate the successful completion of your transcontinental rail journey! Overnight in Halifax. B, L. Day 15 Halifax Departure Your vacation ends upon checkout from your Halifax hotel.

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Coast to Coast by Rail (14 nights/15 days)TBNECOD

E

ALBERTASASKATCHEWAN

MANITOBA

Victoria

Seattle

Edmonton

Saskatoon

Calgary

ReginaWinnipeg

Kamloops

Jasper

Vancouver

ColumbiaIcefield

Lake Louise

ONBOARD VIA RAIL

While onboard VIA Rail, guests of Rocky Mountaineer are accommodated in private cabins. This ensures maximum privacy and comfort.

BRITISHCOLUMBIA

QUEBEC

LakeHuron

Ottawa

Montreal

ONTARIO

Lake Superior

3 nights onboard

Quebec City

Niagara Falls

Toronto

NEWBRUNSWICK

NOVASCOTIA

Halifax

SummitHelicopterTour

Banff

Coast-to-Coast by Rail

VIA Rail

RAIL - First Passage to the West (2 Days)

1 night onboard

1

1

1

1

2

Overnight stops1 2

1

1

2

MOTORCOACH

Eastbound Itinerary

Day Activities Overnight

1 Arrive in Vancouver Vancouver

2 Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops Kamloops

3 Rocky Mountaineer to Banff Banff

4 Banff Tour with Gondola and Summit Helicopter Banff

5 Yoho Park Tour. Transfer to Lake Louise Lake Louise

6 Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer Jasper

7 VIA Rail from Jasper to Toronto VIA Rail

8 VIA Rail from Jasper to Toronto VIA Rail

9 VIA Rail from Jasper to Toronto VIA Rail

10 Arrive in Toronto Toronto

11 Niagara Falls Tour Toronto

12 VIA Rail from Toronto to Montreal Montreal

13 Guided Sightseeing Tour of Montreal; VIA Rail from Montreal to Halifax. VIA Rail

14 Arrive in Halifax Halifax

15 Vacation ends in Halifax

Single passengers, children and third adults will be accommodated in a Cabin for One onboard VIA Rail. Double prices are based on a Cabin for Two. Each room contains a washbasin and toilet. Shower facilities are shared with other travelers in the same train car.

Westbound itinerary is one night longer than eastbound.

Package Includes • 2 day Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf, SilverLeaf, or RedLeaf Service • 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 4 dinners • 10 nights hotel accommodation • 4 nights cabin accommodation onboard VIA Rail • Vancouver Lookout • Banff Tour, including Banff Gondola • Summit Helicopter Flightseeing • Yoho Park Tour, Banff to Lake Louise • Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer, Lake Louise to Jasper • Niagara Falls Tour • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Montreal • VIA Rail from Jasper to Toronto • VIA Rail from Toronto to Montreal in Business class • VIA Rail from Montreal to Halifax • Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff • Luggage handling and National Park Pass

Not Included • Transportation from Vancouver airport • Transportation to Halifax airport • Meals, other than specified • Activities, other than specified • Gratuities for rail, hotel and transfer staff • Fuel surcharges • Rail station transfers in Montreal, Halifax, Toronto and Jasper • Luggage handling in Toronto, Montreal, Halifax and VIA Rail stations • GST/HST as applicable

Day 1 Vancouver Arrival Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 2 Vancouver to Kamloops Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. On today’s journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like environment of the BC Interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. B, L.

Day 3 Kamloops to Banff Your journey continues eastwards to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will see a spectacular array of scenery as you travel across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Today’s highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and, of course, the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends this evening in the resort town of Banff. Overnight in Banff. B, L.

Day 4 Banff SightseeingToday you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff. Among the highlights are visits to Bow Falls, the Banff Gondola (admission included), Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Continue on to Kananaskis for the highlight of today’s adventure, a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at your leisure in Banff. Overnight in Banff.

Day 5 Banff to Lake LouiseA half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge spanning the Kicking Horse River. The tour ends in Lake Louise where the remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy this magnificent location. Overnight in Lake Louise

Please note: While arrival at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will be approximately 1:00 p.m., scheduled check-in time is not until 4:00 p.m. In the event that your room is not ready, your luggage will be stored and you are free to enjoy the amenities of the hotel.

Day 6 Lake Louise to JasperEnjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff and Jasper national parks via the Icefields Parkway. Among the highlights are Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Falls. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Arrive in Jasper late this afternoon. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 7 VIA Rail Jasper to Toronto Day 1 This evening, begin your four-day VIA Rail journey across the Prairie provinces and northern Ontario. Overnight on VIA Rail. D.

Day 8 VIA Rail Jasper to Toronto Day 2 Continue your rail journey across Canada to Toronto. Overnight on VIA Rail. B, L, D.

Day 9 VIA Rail Jasper to Toronto Day 3 Continue your rail journey across Canada to Toronto. Overnight on VIA Rail. B, L, D.

Day 10 VIA Rail Toronto Arrival Arrive in Toronto on VIA Rail this morning. Overnight in Toronto. B.

Day 11 Niagara Falls TourEnjoy a full-day motorcoach tour to Niagara Falls, one of the great natural wonders of the world. Included is a cruise on the Maid of the Mist to the base of Horseshoe Falls. Return to Toronto early in the evening. Overnight in Toronto. L.

Day 12 VIA Rail Toronto to MontrealTravel on VIA Rail in Business class from Toronto to Montreal. Overnight in Montreal. L.

Day 13 Montreal Sightseeing; VIA Rail Montreal to HalifaxEnjoy a relaxing morning at leisure, and after checking out from your hotel, half-day guided sightseeing tour of Montreal today departing at 1:00pm. Scheduled stops include Old Montreal, Notre-Dame Basilica, Olympic Park, Mount Royal and McGill University. After your sightseeing tour, pick up your luggage from your hotel and board the VIA Rail train to Halifax in the early evening. Dinner is served onboard. Overnight on VIA Rail. D.

Day 14 VIA Rail Halifax ArrivalEnjoy the scenic Nova Scotia and New Brunswick landscapes before arriving in Halifax this afternoon. Spend the rest of the day exploring this small Atlantic coastal city, and celebrate the successful completion of your transcontinental rail journey! Overnight in Halifax. B, L.

Day 15 Halifax DepartureYour vacation ends upon checkout from your Halifax hotel.

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Coast to Coast by Rail 2013 Package Tour PricesTBNECOD

E

2012 Package Tour Start Dates: Starts Vancouver (Eastbound)

SundaysMay 5 12 19 26 Jun 2 9 16 23 30 Jul 7 14 21 28 Aug 11 18 25 Sep 1 8 15

RedLeaf Service

Starts Vancouver Single Double Triple Child

Rail Seat Upgrade

AccommodationSilver Gold

05 May–19 May 6,789 5,569 5,379 4,089 550 900Vancouver Georgian Court Hotel

Downtown Vancouver Banff Banff Ptarmigan InnLake Louise Fairmont Chateau Lake

Louise, Fairmont roomJasper Whistlers InnToronto Hilton TorontoMontreal Delta Centre-villeHalifax Delta Halifax

26 May–15 Sep 7,929 6,449 6,199 4,739 500 900

Modified American Plan 913 913 913 455

GoldLeaf ServiceStarts Vancouver Single Double Triple Child Accommodation

05 May–19 May 9,039 7,159 6,689 5,029Vancouver Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Fairmont roomBanff Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont roomLake Louise Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Fairmont

Lakeview roomJasper Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Fairmont roomToronto Fairmont Royal York, Fairmont roomMontreal Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, Fairmont roomHalifax Halifax Marriott Harbourfront

26 May–15 Sep 10,389 8,149 7,499 5,679

Modified American Plan 1,255 1,255 1,255 591

GoldLeaf Deluxe ServiceStarts Vancouver Single Double Triple Child Accommodation

05 May–19 May 10,289 7,819 7,549 5,099Vancouver Fairmont Pacific Rim, Deluxe Harbour View roomBanff Fairmont Banff Springs, Deluxe roomLake Louise Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Deluxe

Lakeview roomJasper Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Deluxe roomToronto Fairmont Royal York, Deluxe roomMontreal Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, Gold roomHalifax Halifax Marriott Harbourfront,

Harbourview room

26 May–15 Sep 11,729 8,869 8,429 5,779

Modified American Plan 1,255 1,255 1,255 591

SilverLeaf ServiceStarts Vancouver Single Double Triple Child Accommodation

05 May–19 May 7,339 6,119 5,929 4,639Vancouver Georgian Court Hotel Downtown Vancouver Banff Banff Ptarmigan InnLake Louise Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Fairmont roomJasper Whistlers InnToronto Hilton TorontoMontreal Delta Centre-villeHalifax Delta Halifax

26 May–15 Sep 8,429 6,949 6,699 5,239

Modified American Plan 913 913 913 455

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Coast to Coast by Rail (15 nights/16 days)TBOWCOD

E

ALBERTASASKATCHEWAN

MANITOBA

Victoria

Seattle

Edmonton

Saskatoon

Calgary

ReginaWinnipeg

Kamloops

Jasper

Vancouver

ColumbiaIcefield

Lake Louise

ONBOARD VIA RAIL

While onboard VIA Rail, guests of Rocky Mountaineer are accommodated in private cabins. This ensures maximum privacy and comfort.

BRITISHCOLUMBIA

QUEBEC

LakeHuron

Ottawa

ONTARIO

Lake Superior

3 nights onboard

Quebec City

Niagara Falls

Toronto

NEWBRUNSWICK

NOVASCOTIA

SummitHelicopterTour

Banff

Coast-to-Coast by Rail WB

VIA Rail

RAIL - First Passage to the West (2 Days)

1 night onboard

1

1

1

2

2

Overnight stops1 2

1

1

2

MOTORCOACH

Montreal

Halifax

Westbound Itinerary

Day Activities Overnight

1 Arrive in Halifax Halifax

2 VIA Rail from Halifax to Montreal VIA Rail

3 Arrive in Montreal; Guided Sightseeing Tour of Montreal Montreal

4 VIA Rail from Montreal to Toronto Toronto

5 Niagara Falls Tour Toronto

6 VIA Rail from Toronto to Jasper VIA Rail

7 VIA Rail from Toronto to Jasper VIA Rail

8 VIA Rail from Toronto to Jasper VIA Rail

9 Arrive in Jasper Jasper

10 Jasper Highlights Tour Jasper

11 Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer Lake Louise

12 Yoho Park Tour. Transfer to Banff Banff

13 Banff Tour with Gondola and Summit Helicopter Banff

14 Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops Kamloops

15 Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver Vancouver

16 Vacation ends in Vancouver

Single passengers, children and third adults will be accommodated in a Cabin for One onboard VIA Rail. Double prices are based on a Cabin for Two. Each room contains a washbasin and toilet. Shower facilities are shared with other travelers in the same train car.

Eastbound itinerary is one night shorter than Westbound.

Package Includes • 2 day Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf, SilverLeaf, or RedLeaf Service • 6 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 3 dinners • 11 nights hotel accommodation • 4 nights cabin accommodation onboard VIA Rail • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Montreal • Niagara Falls Tour • Jasper Highlights Tour • Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer, Jasper to Lake Louise • Yoho Park Tour, Lake Louise to Banff • Banff Tour, including Banff Gondola • Summit Helicopter Flightseeing • Vancouver Lookout • VIA Rail from Halifax to Montreal • VIA Rail from Montreal to Toronto in Business class • VIA Rail from Toronto to Jasper • Rail station transfers in Kamloops and Vancouver • Luggage handling and National Park Pass

Not Included • Transportation from Halifax airport • Transportation to Vancouver airport • Meals, other than specified • Activities, other than specified • Gratuities for rail, hotel and transfer staff • Fuel surcharges • Rail station transfers in Halifax, Montreal, Toronto and Jasper • Luggage handling in Halifax, Montreal, Toronto and VIA Rail stations • GST/HST as applicable

Day 1 Halifax ArrivalArrive in Halifax and spend the rest of the day exploring this charming Maritime city. Overnight in Halifax.

Day 2 VIA Rail Halifax to MontrealThis morning you are free to explore more of Halifax on your own before departing for the first leg of your transcontinental rail journey on VIA Rail this afternoon. Enjoy the landscapes of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick as you travel overnight to cosmopolitan Montreal, Quebec. Overnight on VIA Rail. L, D.

Day 3 VIA Rail Montreal Arrival; Montreal SightseeingAfter breakfast onboard, arrive in Montreal early this morning and spend the rest of the morning sightseeing independently. At 1:00pm, enjoy a half-day guided sightseeing tour of Montreal (departs from your hotel). Scheduled stops include Old Montreal, Notre-Dame Basilica, Olympic Park, Mount Royal and McGill University. The evening is yours at leisure. Overnight in Montreal. B.

Day 4 VIA Rail from Montreal to Toronto Today you will travel on VIA Rail in Business class from Montreal to Toronto. Overnight in Toronto. L.

Day 5 Niagara Falls Tour Enjoy a full-day motorcoach tour to Niagara Falls, one of the great natural wonders of the world. Included is a cruise on the Maid of the Mist to the base of Horseshoe Falls. Return to Toronto early this evening. Overnight in Toronto. L.

Day 6 VIA Rail Toronto to Jasper Day 1 This evening begin your four-day VIA Rail journey across northern Ontario and the Prairie provinces. Overnight on VIA Rail.

Day 7 VIA Rail Toronto to Jasper Day 2 Continue your rail journey across Canada to Jasper. Overnight on VIA Rail. B, L, D.

Day 8 VIA Rail Toronto to Jasper Day 3 Continue your rail journey across Canada to Jasper. Overnight on VIA Rail. B, L, D.

Day 9 VIA Rail Jasper ArrivalArrive in Jasper on VIA Rail this afternoon. Overnight in Jasper. B, L.

Day 10 Jasper Highlights Tour Jasper National Park is a World Heritage Site and Canada’s largest National Park. Today you will enjoy a short scenic tour including the many natural attractions, rugged peaks, and perhaps even catch a glimpse of some of the many creatures that call this mountain park home.The remainder of the day is free for you to explore more of Jasper independently. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 11 Jasper to Lake LouiseTravel to Lake Louise via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefield. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Your driver/guide will explain how glaciers are formed and point out some interesting geological features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving in Lake Louise this afternoon. Overnight in Lake Louise.

Day 12 Lake Louise to Banff This morning you free to explore beautiful Lake Louise on your own. After lunch, a half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Banff. Overnight in Banff.

Please note: While departure from The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will be approximately 2:00 p.m., scheduled checkout time is normally 12:00 p.m. Your luggage will be stored upon checkout and you are free to enjoy the amenities of the hotel before the tour departs.

Day 13 Banff Sightseeing Today you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff. Among the highlights are visits to Bow Falls, the Banff Gondola (admission included), Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Continue on to Kananaskis for the highlight of today’s adventure, a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at your leisure in Banff. Overnight in Banff.

Day 14 Banff to Kamloops Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain town of Banff to Kamloops, in the heart of the British Columbia Interior. Your journey takes you through a spectacular array of scenery as you travel between the glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the Interior. Today’s highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. Overnight in Kamloops. B, L.

Day 15 Kamloops to VancouverYour journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today’s journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the Interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade Mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening. Overnight in Vancouver. B, L.

Day 16 Vancouver DepartureYour vacation ends upon checkout from your Vancouver hotel.

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Coast to Coast by Rail 2013 Package Tour PricesTBOWCOD

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2013 Package Tour Start Dates: Starts Halifax (Westbound)

Mondays & ThursdaysApr 29 May 2 6 9 13 16 20 23 27 30 Jun 3 6 10 13 17 20 24 27 Jul 1 4 8 11 15 18 29 Aug 1 5 8 12 15 19 22 26 29 Sep 2 5 9 16

RedLeaf Service

Starts Halifax Single Double Triple Child

Rail Seat Upgrade

AccommodationSilver Gold

29 Apr–16 May 6,859 5,589 5,399 4,039 550 900Halifax Delta HalifaxMontreal Delta Centre-villeToronto Hilton TorontoJasper Whistlers InnLake Louise Fairmont Chateau Lake

Louise, Fairmont roomBanff Banff Ptarmigan InnVancouver Georgian Court Hotel

Downtown Vancouver

20 May–16 Sep 8,149 6,549 6,269 4,699 500 900

Modified American Plan 960 960 960 479

GoldLeaf ServiceStarts Halifax Single Double Triple Child Accommodation

29 Apr–16 May 9,399 7,329 6,839 4,999Halifax Halifax Marriott HarbourfrontMontreal Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, Fairmont roomToronto Fairmont Royal York, Fairmont roomJasper Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Fairmont roomLake Louise Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Fairmont

Lakeview roomBanff Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont roomVancouver Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Fairmont room

20 May–16 Sep 11,019 8,459 7,759 5,659

Modified American Plan 1,410 1,410 1,410 668

GoldLeaf Deluxe ServiceStarts Halifax Single Double Triple Child Accommodation

29 Apr–16 May 10,729 8,039 7,699 5,089Halifax Halifax Marriott Harbourfront, Harbourview roomMontreal Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, Gold roomToronto Fairmont Royal York, Deluxe roomJasper Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Deluxe roomLake Louise Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Deluxe

Lakeview roomBanff Fairmont Banff Springs, Deluxe roomVancouver Fairmont Pacific Rim, Deluxe Harbour View room

20 May–16 Sep 12,449 9,219 8,669 5,749

Modified American Plan 1,414 1,414 1,414 670

SilverLeaf ServiceStarts Halifax Single Double Triple Child Accommodation

29 Apr–16 May 7,399 6,139 5,949 4,589Halifax Delta HalifaxMontreal Delta Centre-villeToronto Hilton TorontoJasper Whistlers InnLake Louise Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Fairmont roomBanff Banff Ptarmigan InnVancouver Georgian Court Hotel Downtown Vancouver

20 May–16 Sep 8,649 7,049 6,769 5,199

Modified American Plan 960 960 960 479