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reaching the Columbia Icefield, we board a giant Ice
          Explorer that drives us to a 10,000-year-old sheet of
          ice, known as Athabasca Glacier. Enjoy the unique         2025 Departure Dates:                              CANADA
          experience of walking out onto this natural wonder and    ○○○○
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          take a sip of fresh glacial water as we learn about its   JAN   FEB  MAR   APR
          powerful history. Later, we travel to Jasper. MEAL L
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          This morning, we board VIA Rail’s historic Canadian train and   ● ○○○                 tour information
          begin our scenic journey to Vancouver in their Sleeper Plus   SEP  OCT  NOV  DEC
          cars. Enjoy top-notch service and unforgettable experiences
          on board as you roll past majestic mountains, lush forests,   From $6,999 per person
          and spectacular waterfront in areas that are only accessible   Book now with a deposit of $200
                                                                    Triple/Quad subject to availability
          by rail. Select from a variety of chef-prepared gourmet
          meals to enjoy in the dining car and lounge comfortably in   Final Payment: 95 days prior to departure
          the skyline car’s dome section for outstanding views with   Full refund up to 96 days prior to departure
          windows that extend to the ceiling. MEALS BR+D            Extend your tour! Contact us for available
                                                                    pre- or post-tour hotel stays to elevate your vacation.
          1 night aboard VIA Rail’s Canadian train
                                                                    Highest Elevation: 6,850 feet
          Day 6: Vancouver                                             Valid passport required
          Following an included breakfast on the train, we arrive
          in Vancouver. Surrounded by water on three sides and            ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED
          nestled along the Coast Mountain Range, this vibrant
          city is the largest in British Columbia. We find our
          adventurous side on a walk across the iconic Capilano
          Suspension Bridge, providing spectacular views from   Day 7: The Butchart Gardens®
          over 200 feet above the rushing river below. Those    This morning, we board a ferry for Vancouver Island to visit
          not ready to conquer a fear of heights can visit the   The Butchart Gardens , one of the most acclaimed horticul-
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          nearby Trading Post to shop for locally made crafts and   tural exhibitions in the world. Stroll along pathways through
          goods. After lunch on our own in North Vancouver’s    themed gardens that are wonderfully landscaped, including
          waterfront market, Lonsdale Quay, we settle into our   seasonal floral displays and Ross Fountain, playing water
          accommodations and have time to relax before dinner   patterns every four minutes. Later, we arrive in enchanting
          together at a downtown restaurant. MEALS B+D
                                                                Victoria, the provincial capital of British Columbia. MEAL L
          1 night in Vancouver                                  2 nights in Victoria

                                                                Day 8: Victoria
                                                                A local guide joins us for a tour of Victoria, British
                       CANADA          Jasper     ALBERTA       Columbia’s capital city. We view historic sites, including
                                         1                      the Parliament Building on the lovely Inner Harbor, as
                                                                well as beautiful flower beds and gardens that reflect
                                             Columbia Icefield
                                                                the area’s passion for gardening. After a delicious
                  BRITISH                                       lunch together, enjoy an afternoon at leisure to browse
                 COLUMBIA                        2   1          charming shops or visit local attractions, such as the
                               1               Banff  Calgary   Royal BC Museum or Craigdarroch Castle. MEAL L

                                                                Day 9: Ferry to Washington
           VANCOUVER                                            This morning, we depart Victoria by ferry to cross the
             ISLAND   1  Vancouver
                                                                Strait of Juan de Fuca and international border, arriving
                                                                in Washington. A picturesque drive along the Olympic
                     2  Victoria
                                                                Peninsula then brings us into Seattle for the evening.
                                                                Tonight, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner at the beautiful
                        1  Seattle  WA                          hotel to celebrate our adventures through the Canadian
                                                Motorcoach      Rockies and Western Canada. MEAL D
                                                Ferry
                                                VIA Rail Train  1 night at DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
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                                                                Day 10: Fly Home

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