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Grand Canadian
For those who wish to explore the myriad
delights and charms of this huge country, the
Grand Canadian is ideal. This itinerary uses rail
to explore the historic charms of the eastern
provinces, the natural wonders of Niagara Falls and
the grandeur of the Rocky Mountain landscapes.
Day 1
Arrive in Halifax, the capital of
Nova Scotia.
Day 2
Spend a full day exploring Halifax.
Day 3
Collect your hire car and drive south
to the old fishing port of Lunenburg.
Day 4
Return to Halifax and board your
onward flight to Montréal.
Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver
Vancouver’s historic Gastown
Day 5
Explore Québec’s largest city,
and perhaps take a cruise on the
St. Lawrence River.
Day 6
Take the train from Montréal to
Toronto for a three night stay.
Day 7
Enjoy a full day exploring Canada’s
largest city.
Day 8
Take a full day tour to Niagara Falls.
Day 9
Board the Canadian train at
the start of your epic journey
across Canada.
Day 10
Continue your journey westwards
across the vast prairie provinces.
Museum of Anthropology, Vancouver
Harbour Air Seaplanes
Day 11
Arrive in Jasper in the Rocky
Mountains for a two night stay.
Coastal Rainforest Adventure
Harbour Air Seaplanes
Day 12
Spend a full day exploring Jasper
National Park.
Travelling from the hubbub of downtown
Vancouver you will arrive at the Lynn Canyon
suspension bridge to experience a walk in the
Capilano Canyon which affords captivating views
of this magnificent rainforest. Here your
experienced guide will explain all about the lichen,
moss, ferns and flowering plants which grow
under the mantle of some of the west coast’s
oldest and largest trees. The giant cedars,
hemlock and towering Douglas firs are truly
magnificent. You will also visit British Columbia’s
oldest known yew tree to learn all about the
significant medical importance of these marvellous
trees. This is one of the world’s most primitive
ecosystems where you will learn and observe the
life cycle of the Pacific salmon. Snacks and drinks
are included in this sylvan setting before your
return to the city.
Vancouver to Victoria
Whale Watching Cruise
There really is nothing quite like seeing British
Columbia through the window of a small
float-plane. Harbour Air Seaplanes, operating
out of Vancouver, Victoria and many of the
Gulf Islands, offer a full scheduled service for
commuters and those on holiday alike. Not only
can passengers take a scenic flight instead of a
long ferry journey, but they can also enjoy some
of the quirkier options such as an evening fly and
dine package or the two hour post run to deliver
mail to tiny coastal villages.
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Day 20
Take a guided coach tour along
Icefields Parkway, one of Canada’s
most scenic highways, to Banff.
Enjoy a full day in the mountain
town of Banff.
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train
for your journey from Banff to
Kamloops.
Continue on board the Rocky
Mountaineer to Vancouver.
Vancouver’s many sights and shops
beckon you to explore today.
Board a float-plane for a thrilling
flight to Victoria. Enjoy a whale
watching trip before the return
flight to Vancouver.
Spend your last day exploring
Vancouver.
Depart Vancouver at the end
of your stay.
A marvellous way of getting from Vancouver to
Victoria in just four hours is by a 20 metre
cruiser. Passing through the Gulf and San Juan
islands the boat searches for marine mammals
including resident orcas. A heated inside cabin
and two outdoor viewing decks ensure wildlife
viewing in comfort.
British Columbia: Canada
Telephone: 01993 838 700
Stanley Park totem poles
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