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Cruises
Canada, Alaska and the Arctic offer some truly
wonderful cruising opportunities on a wide variety
of ships. Our preference leans towards expedition
cruising on smaller vessels because this offers a
more personal and experience-focused trip. On
the smaller vessels the on-board wildlife, geology
and photography experts are more approachable
and inflatable zodiac landing craft make it easy to
explore on land. You can expect to see an
abundance of wildlife such as bears, whales and
birds as well as some truly grand scenery.
Whether you wish to cruise the Atlantic coast’s
Maritime Provinces, the Pacific coast of British
Columbia and Alaska or stray well within the
Arctic Circle, we can help choose the vessel
most appropriate to your specific requirements.
Ferries
Canada and Alaska have some stunning
coastlines and these are often best explored by
ferry. The famous Inside Passage route explores
western British Columbia and the Alaska
Panhandle whilst the Alaska Marine Highway
serves a broad network of remote communities
throughout Alaska. In eastern Canada ferries link
parts of Québec to Prince Edward Island while
there are many ferry routes throughout the
Maritime Provinces. The vessels operating the
longer crossings are modern and well-equipped
with a wide range of facilities.
A float-plane flight to the remote wilderness
Rail Journeys
The vast wilds of Canada and Alaska were tamed
by rail, and even now the land is crossed by some
of the world’s most iconic rail journeys. Possibly the
best known of these is the Canadian, the great
transcontinental journey that links Toronto and
Vancouver. Other great routes include the Rocky
Mountaineer and the Alaska Railroad. No visit to
the region is complete without experiencing one of
these magnificent journeys on which you can relax
with a good book, socialise with fellow passengers
or just sit back and enjoy the timeless rhythm of
the tracks as you watch the landscape unfold from
your window. Many of the trains offer a choice of
seating: comfortable reclining seats are the standard
option but it is highly recommended to up-grade to
premium accommodation where you’ll find all the
romance and sophistication of a classic rail journey,
along with the best Canadian cuisine served in the
stylish dining car with china, silverware and linen,
and accompanied by a selection of Canadian wines.
Many of the trains have observation domes for a
360 degree view of your surroundings while
sleeper routes mean you can fall asleep to the
rhythm of the rails in a cosy private bedroom,
covering the miles in total comfort.
THE CANADIAN
Considered one of the world’s great rail journeys,
the Canadian offers the ultimate transcontinental
train trip. It travels between Toronto and
Vancouver, crossing the scenic lakelands of northern
Ontario, touring the western plains of the prairies
and climbing through the splendid Canadian Rockies
before finishing its epic journey three days later on
the Pacific coast of British Columbia.
THE HUDSON BAY
For a total change of scene, head north on
board the Hudson Bay train for a 1,700 kilometre
journey to northern Manitoba. Leaving Winnipeg
in the heart of the southern prairies, you travel to
Churchill, a city in the vast sub-arctic region on
the shores of Hudson Bay.
THE OCEAN
A journey on the Ocean between Montréal and
Halifax provides a wonderful glimpse of Canada’s
past. Travel past the early settlements of eastern
Québec, along the wooded coast of New
Brunswick and past the fields and towns of vibrant
old French and English communities before
arriving in the port city of Halifax.
THE SKEENA
Plunging deep into the wilds of British Columbia,
the Skeena takes you on a 1,160 kilometre journey
past the highest peaks of the Rockies, countless
lakes, waterfalls, frontier settlements and forested
mountain slopes. This breathtaking route transports
you between Prince Rupert on the Pacific coast
and Jasper in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
Lasting two days, the journey necessitates an
overnight stay in Prince George en route, where
we can arrange hotel accommodation.
THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
The Rocky Mountaineer is one of Canada’s
best-known trains, operating during the summer
months between Jasper, Banff, Calgary and
Vancouver. This two-day journey includes an
overnight stay in Kamloops en route so you can
travel the entire spectacular course in daylight.
Travel through the arid grasslands and canyons
of the central Cariboo, pass thundering waterfalls,
burrow through mountain tunnels and skirt the
mighty snow-capped peaks of the Rocky
Mountains. Two classes of service are available -
Red and Gold Leaf - both with guided
commentary. Red Leaf provides reclining seats
and meals served at your seat. Gold Leaf
passengers are seated in the superb bi-level
glass-dome coach, which provides a wonderful
viewing platform, while gourmet meals are served
below in the dining car. Other routes offered by
Rocky Mountaineer include a daily summer
service between Vancouver and Whistler and
onward services from Whistler to Jasper via the
charming rural town of Quesnel.
The Rocky Mountaineer
THE ALASKA RAILROAD
It took eight years and 4,500 men to build the
Alaska Railroad, a 756 kilometre railway from the
ice-free port of Seward to the town of Fairbanks.
The Alaska Railroad still runs through some of the
state’s most breathtaking scenery, including Denali
National Park, making it a perfect form of transport
for lovers of wilderness and awe-inspiring vistas.
Please see page 104 for further information.
YUKON & WHITE PASS RAILROAD
Built in 1898 during the Klondike gold rush, the
Yukon and White Pass Railroad that links
Whitehorse in the Yukon with Skagway in Alaska
encompasses some of the world’s steepest gradients
and greatest feats of engineering as it travels through
some of the most dramatic scenery imaginable.
Please see page 108 for further information.
Getting Around
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