Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll get picked up at the airport and driven to your hotel in Toronto. It's a straightforward transfer to get you settled in for the trip ahead.
- Day 2
Toronto to Niagara Falls
Start with breakfast where you'll meet the other travelers and your tour director. After that, take a city tour through Toronto's waterfront areas, then head to Niagara Falls. You'll see all three waterfalls, and then board a boat that goes right down to the base of Horseshoe Falls (the biggest one). They provide raincoats for the spray.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Welcome Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Welcome Breakfast
- City tour of Toronto waterfront districts
- Boat cruise to base of Horseshoe Falls
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight over Niagara Falls (own expense)
Landmarks Horseshoe Falls Niagara Falls 
- Day 3
Kingston to Ottawa
Following breakfast, you'll stop in Kingston for a cruise through the 1000 Islands on your way to Ottawa. It's a nice scenic break in the drive between cities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 1000 Islands cruise at Kingston
Landmarks 1000 Islands 
- Day 4
Ottawa
Get a guided tour of Ottawa this morning, then the rest of the day is open. You can wander the local attractions at your own pace or just relax at the hotel if you prefer.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ottawa
Optional Activities
- Canadian Museum of History visit (own expense)
- Two-hour bicycle tour through Ottawa (own expense)
Landmarks Canadian Museum of History - Day 5
Ottawa to Quebec City
Stop at Parc-Omega to see Canadian wildlife like moose, elk, bison, wolves, and bears in natural settings. Then continue on to Quebec City for a guided tour, and you'll have the evening free to do what you want.
Included Activities
- Wildlife viewing at Parc-Omega
- Guided discovery tour of Quebec City
- River Safari to Grizzly Bear Valley
Landmarks Parc-Omega 
- Day 6
Quebec City
This day is all yours in Quebec City. Walk through the historic streets and charming neighborhoods, check out local spots, and explore everything at whatever pace works for you.
Optional Activities
- Horse-drawn carriage tour (own expense)
- St Lawrence River cruise (own expense)
- Guided tour of Quebec City (own expense)
- Day 7
Quebec City to Montreal
You'll travel to Montreal today. Depending on your departure time from Quebec City, you might have some time en route or just head straight to settle in.
- Day 8
Montreal
Spend the day checking out Montreal's main sights. Later this evening, you'll have dinner at a local restaurant with the group.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Montreal
- Dinner at a local restaurant
- Day 9
Montreal to Calgary
Fly from Montreal to Calgary today. Once you land and get settled, there's a welcome reception this evening to kick off the next part of your trip.
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception
- Day 10
Calgary to Banff National Park
You'll head out this morning toward Banff National Park. When you arrive, take a sightseeing tour to see the town and the mountain scenery around it.
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Banff and surroundings
Landmarks Banff National Park 
- Day 11
Banff
The whole day is yours to explore Banff. If you want to do something more active, there are optional experiences available. Otherwise, just walk around and take in the area at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Range of select adventure experiences (own expense)
Landmarks Banff National Park - Day 12
Banff to Lake Louise
Today you'll head to Moraine Lake (assuming the weather cooperates) and then continue on to Lake Louise. The scenery along the way is really the draw here.
Included Activities
- Visit to Moraine Lake
- Visit to Lake Louise
Landmarks Moraine Lake Lake Louise 
- Day 13
Lake Louise to Jasper
Travel along the Icefields Parkway, which is known for its mountain views. You'll ride an Ice Explorer onto Athabasca Glacier, so you're actually walking on the ice itself.
Included Activities
- Journey along Icefields Parkway
- Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Athabasca Glacier 
- Day 14
Jasper to Thompson Valley
You're heading to Thompson Valley today. It's a driving day between mountain regions, so settle in and watch the landscape change.
- Day 15
Thompson Valley to Vancouver
Drive through the Cariboo region's rough terrain on your way to Vancouver. The drive itself shows you a lot of different landscape types in British Columbia.
Landmarks Cariboo region - Day 16
Vancouver
Take a sightseeing tour of Vancouver to see the main highlights of the city. After that tour wraps up, the afternoon and evening are open for you to do your own thing.
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Vancouver
- Day 17
Vancouver to Whistler
Drive up the Sea to Sky Highway toward Whistler. You'll spend the night in Whistler, so take time to walk around or grab dinner in the town.
Landmarks Sea to Sky Highway - Day 18
Whistler to Victoria
Take the ferry across the Georgia Strait to Victoria. It's a scenic crossing, and you'll arrive in Victoria with time to settle in.
Landmarks Georgia Strait 
- Day 19
Victoria
Visit The Butchart Gardens today. Depending on the season, the gardens will show different flowers, but there's always something in bloom here.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens)
Included Activities
- Visit to The Butchart Gardens
Landmarks The Butchart Gardens - Day 20
Vancouver to Inside Passage Cruise
Board your Inside Passage cruise in Vancouver and get settled in your cabin. Dinner is served this evening on the ship to get the journey started.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Board Inside Passage Cruise
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 21
Inside Passage
Spend the full day out on the water as your cruise begins through the Inside Passage. There's plenty of time to relax on deck or enjoy the ship's facilities.
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 22
Juneau, Alaska
The ship docks in Juneau, Alaska's capital. You have free time to check out local spots, or you can sign up for optional activities to learn more about this old gold rush town.
Optional Activities
- Dog sled ride over a glacier (own expense)
- Salmon baked over a fire (own expense)
- Gold panning (own expense)
Landmarks Juneau 
- Day 23
Skagway, Alaska
Dock at Skagway this morning, which sits at the far north end of the Inside Passage. Walk through town and learn about its gold prospecting history.
Optional Activities
- Gold prospecting education (own expense)
- Local wildlife viewing (own expense)
Landmarks Skagway - Day 24
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
You'll wake up inside Glacier Bay National Park. Local park rangers come aboard to talk about the geology and wildlife you'll see in this special area.
Included Activities
- Glacier Bay National Park experience with ranger presentation
Landmarks Glacier Bay National Park 
- Day 25
Ketchikan, Alaska
Arrive in Ketchikan, known as the salmon capital of the world. There's free time to relax and look around town, or join optional activities to learn about the local culture here.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Ketchikan (own expense)
- Visit to Saxman Native Village to learn about Tlingit culture (own expense)
Landmarks Ketchikan Saxman Native Village - Day 26
Inside Passage Cruise
Cruise south through the Inside Passage today. Kick back and take advantage of the ship's amenities. There's a final dinner on board this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Final dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Inside Passage
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 27
Departure
After breakfast, your trip wraps up. You'll get transferred to the airport for your flight out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
