Canada Train Itinerary
Note on Meals: The quality of hotels was our highest priority, but at times, the famous luxurious Fairmont hotels want way too much for their food. When there are wonderful restaurants and café’s nearby serving similar food at a fraction of the cost, we did not include meals at some of the hotels, which would have increased the price of the tour.
Day 1: August 11: Morning flight to Seattle
This afternoon we will travel to Fidalgo Island for our afternoon tour. Overnight on Fidalgo Island. (Transfers are included if you booked our group airfare or your flight arrives on or before and departs on or after our group flights.)
Day 2: August 12: San Juan Islands
This morning we will travel to Anacortes Ferry Terminal for our day tour through the San Juan Islands. We will take a Ferry to Friday Harbor where will have some free time to explore and then board a different ferry with a different route through the San Juan islands back to Fidalgo Island and our hotel.
Day 3: August 13: San Juan Island – Port Angeles
This morning after breakfast we will drive to Fort Casey on Fidalgo island. We will then take a ferry to Port Townsend, where we will have some free time to explore the wonderful port town, maybe have a bit of lunch before heading to Port Angeles where we will overnight.
Day 4: August 14: Port Angeles – Victoria, BC
Today we visit Olympia park and include a visit to Hoh rainforest along with Ruby Beach and other stops. We take a late afternoon ferry to Victoria British Columbia. Our hotel for the next two nights is the World Famous, Award-winning Fairmont Empress, overlooking Victoria’s inner harbor.
Day 5: August 15: Victoria
Today will be a full-day guided tour of Victoria that will include a city tour and the famous Butchart Gardens. Overnight Fairmont Empress Hotel.
Day 6: August 16: Victoria – Whistler
This morning we will drive up the coast of Vancouver Island to the town of Nanaimo where we will board our approx. 3-hour ferry to the mainland getting off in Horseshoe Bay. We will then continue inland to Whistler, a winter ski resort area. Your accommodations are in the World Famous Luxurious Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Voted one of the top 10 hotels in Canada.
Day 7: August 17: Whistler
Whistler is a wonderful town for shopping and exploring. Everything is within a very short walk. The highlight recommended by our past passengers is to take the chairlifts next to our hotel and visit the tops of the mountains to enjoy the stunning views and do some walking on easy trails at the tops of the mountains. Today will be a highlight day.
Day 8: August 18: Vancouver
This morning we will head to Vancouver. We have a short tour before arriving at your Luxury Marriott Delta Suites. In the afternoon you will have time to visit the many easy walking areas near our hotel. We recommend walking down to the Gastown neighborhood and the wonderful Vancouver Warf area.
Day 9: August 19: Vancouver – Canada Train – Kamloops
This morning early, we will be transferred to the train station to board our GoldLeaf Luxurious Train Cars. Boarding will be around 7:30 am. We will spend the whole day enjoying the view and meals from our Luxurious Gold Leaf Cars, arriving between 6 pm and 7:30 pm depending on train traffic. We will enjoy a 5-star restaurant service in our special restaurant on the first floor of our train car, for Breakfast and for lunch. Upon arrival in Kamloops, the train will transfer everyone to their hotel for the night. Dinner is not included
Note: All train host gratuity has been included in your package
Day 10: August 20: Kam Loops – Banff
We will be re-boarding our train around 6:25 am Pacific Time. Again, Breakfast and Lunch will be served in your restaurant on the main floor of your GolfLeaf Car. Today will be another highlight day as we cross through the best the Canadian Rockies has to offer. We will arrive into Banff around 7pm. You are staying in the World-Famous Luxurious Fairmont Banff Springs “Castle” Hotel. We have included Breakfast daily and one dinner during your two nights at the Banff Hotel
Day 11: August 21: Banff – Lake Louise – Banff
Breakfast is included for our group at the Banff “Castle” hotel. Today is another highlight day. We will take the short drive to Lake Louise where you will have some free time in this beautiful area. After we will enjoy a wonderful Gondola ride to the tops of the mountain to get a birds-eye view of the Rockies and Banff. This evening will be your dinner that is included at the Banff Springs hotel.
Day 12: August 22: Banff – Columbia Icefields – Calgary
We have to say it again – today will be another highlight day. After your included breakfast at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, we will travel to the Columbia Icefields. The Columbia Icefields is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle as well as being the most accessible. you will all ride a unique ice Exploration of the Athabasca Glacier. The drive to the Columbia Icefields and back is truly stunning. After, we will continue to Calgary and our 4-Star Deluxe Marriott Hotel at the Calgary Airport.
Day 13: August 23: Calgary
Breakfast is included this morning in your hotel. Today will be a tour of Calgary, including Olympic sites when Calgary hosted the winter Olympics. Late this afternoon you will return to your Marriott Hotel to pack for your return flight home tomorrow.
Day 14: August 24: Calgary – Fly Home
Today we fly back to your homes, having enjoyed one of the most stunning picturesque trips anywhere in the world. (Transfers are included if you booked our group airfare or your flight arrives on or before and departs on or after our group flights.)
