Canada Scenic Journeys are an innovative collection of rail/coach holidays through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. The concept of the holidays is to offer a choice between affordable scheduled rail and coach service to take you to the regions you want to see in uncompromising comfort and style, utilizing deluxe motor coaches with driver-guided commentaries, bedrooms on-board Via Rail. These journeys have a comfortable balance between guided local sightseeing and time for you to explore and experience the Canada you came looking for. All itineraries include accommodation and transfers between the overnight accommodation and rail and coach depots.
This fantastic 8 day, 7 night tour is a unique experience, where you will travel from Vancouver to Toronto by rail and coach. You will be tempted by the fantastic scenery of Hoodoos, Surprise Corner, Sulphur Mountain (gondola ride included), Lake Louise, Athabasca Falls. Also you will indulge at the ‘Home of the World’s Greatest Ice Cream’ and wine tasting.
Travel Options
There are 3 levels of service available on Canada Scenic Journeys:
Moderate Grade
Kelowna - Moderate Hotel
Banff - Spruce Grove Inn (Standard Room)
Jasper - Lobstick Lodge (Standard Room)
Via Rail (Upper/Lower Semi Private berth)
Superior Grade
Kelowna - Moderate Hotel
Banff - Banff Caribou Lodge (Standard Room)
Jasper - Sawridge Inn (Standard Room)
Via Rail (Private Bedroom)
Fairmont Deluxe Grade
Kelowna - Moderate Hotel
Banff - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (Fairmont Room)
Jasper - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (Fairmont Room)
Via Rail (Private Bedroom)
In Moderate Grade, it is possible to upgrade your Via Rail portion of this journey to a Private Berth. Should you require any additional information on the Via Rail Canadian journey, please click here.
Itinerary
Your Continental Delights vacation includes:
• Accommodation for 4 nights
• Sleeping berth on board VIA Rail Sleeper Touring service for 3 nights
• Driver-guided commentary between Vancouver & Jasper
• Winery Tour
• Admission to Minter Gardens
• Sightseeing tour of Banff
• Sulphur Mountain gondola ride
• Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier weather permitting
• National Park fees
• 452 page Canada Guide
• Rand McNally Canada Map
• 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners (Vancouver departures)
• 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners (Toronto departures)
• All applicable pre-payable taxes
Journey Highlights:
• The lush Fraser delta region, and over the Coquihalla Pass
• Travel into Canada’s garden and wine country
• ‘Home of the World’s Greatest Ice Cream’ with a stop at a local dairy farm
• Spectacular scenery of the Canadian Rockies
• Tour of Banff
• The Hoodoos
• Surprise Corner
• Sulphur Mountain including a gondola ride
• Tunnel Mountain Drive, which overlooks the splendor of Bow Valley
• Columbia Icefield including an Ice Explorer ride on the Athabasca Glacier
• Lake Louise, Bow Lake and Peyto Lake
• Crowfoot Glacier
• Athabasca Falls
• Free time to explore Jasper
• Relaxing time onboard VIA Rail's The Canadian, with views of the mountains, prairies and great plains of Canada
Itinerary:
Vancouver to Toronto (Eastbound)
Day 1 Vancouver to Kelowna (Coach)
Meals: Lunch
Day 2: Kelowna to Banff (Coach)
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3: Morning tour of Banff with gondola ride
Day 4: Banff to Jasper (Coach)
Day 5: Jasper to Toronto (Rail)
Meals: Dinner
Day 6: On-board Via Rail
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: On-board Via Rail
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Arrive Toronto (Rail)
Meals: Breakfast
This journey is also available in the reverse direction from Toronto, departure details are below.
For full details regarding the itinerary for this journey, click on the "Download Itinerary" button.
Departure Information
Eastbound from Vancouver
Departs every Tuesday and Thursday
Westbound from Toronto
Departs every Tuesday and Saturday
Additional Information
Documents:
You will be provided with a kit containing the following information:
• Detailed day-by-day itinerary
• Comprehensive travel guide
• Map
• Vouchers and visitor information on the areas they will be travelling.
Documentation is sent to the passengers’ first hotel of the package or pre tour hotel
Comprehensive Assistance:
Should you need assistance while a toll free help line is available 7 days a week from 7.00am to 7.00pm.
To Book
This product is not currently available to book through our online booking system.
To book, please contact one of our Rail Specialists on 1300 360 823 or email details of your requirements to
info@railtickets.com.au
Terms and Conditions
Payment:
• Deposit of $400 per person required to confirm booking
• Full payment is required at least 65 days prior to departure
• Bookings made within 65 days of departure require full payment to confirm service
Cancellation and Administration Fees:
• 66+ days prior to departure - $200 per person (loss of deposit)
• 46 - 65 days prior to departure - 20% of package price
• 45 or less days prior to departure - non refundable
