Itinerary
- Day 1
Toronto
You'll arrive in Canada and get transferred to your hotel to get settled in for the trip ahead.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Toronto)
- Day 2
Toronto
After breakfast with other travelers, head up the CN Tower to see the city from the observation deck. The afternoon is yours to do whatever you'd like, and then dinner happens this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Welcome breakfast), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Toronto)
Included Activities
- Ascend CN Tower and view observation deck
- Welcome breakfast
Landmarks CN Tower - Day 3
Niagara Falls
Start by checking out the charming town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, then make your way to Niagara Falls. You'll get on a boat cruise to feel the power of the Falls firsthand. If you want, there's a helicopter flight available for extra cost.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (in a Fallsview Room)
Included Activities
- Explore Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Niagara Falls boat cruise
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight over Niagara Falls (additional expense)
Landmarks Niagara Falls 
- Day 4
Ottawa
Travel down the scenic Thousand Islands Parkway and cruise through the archipelago between Canada and the US. You'll see over 1800 islands along with waterfront estates and historic castles before heading to Ottawa, the capital.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ottawa)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Thousand Islands
- Travel along Thousand Islands Parkway
Landmarks Thousand Islands St. Lawrence River 
- Day 5
Ottawa
Take a guided tour of Parliament Hill and other key sites. Then pick one activity you prefer like a museum, bike tour, vintage biplane ride, or canal cruise. Tonight there's a special dinner at the ByWard Market.
- Meals
- Dinner (Signature Experience - Dinner at the ByWard Market with expert guide tour and three delicious paired courses from three leading eateries)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ottawa)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Parliament Hill
- Signature Experience - Dinner at the ByWard Market with guided tour and three-course paired meal
Optional Activities
- Freedom of Choice - Canadian Museum of History Admission
- Freedom of Choice - Canadian War Museum Admission
- Freedom of Choice - Guided Bike Tour
- Freedom of Choice - Vintage Biplane Experience and Canada Aviation and Space Museum visit
- Freedom of Choice - Rideau Canal Cruise
Landmarks Parliament Hill ByWard Market Rideau Canal Canada Aviation and Space Museum - Day 6
Québec City
Head to Parc Omega safari park to spot deer, wolves and black bears in their natural setting. After lunch, you'll travel to Quebec City and go to a local sugar shack where you'll learn about maple syrup and try traditional Quebec food.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Québécois fare at a local sugar shack)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Québec City)
Included Activities
- Parc Omega wildlife viewing - safari park
- Signature Experience - Visit a Sugar Shack with maple syrup learning and traditional Québécois lunch
Landmarks Parc Omega - Day 7
Québec City
Pick from three sightseeing options today: walk through the pedestrian streets, take a guided tour of the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac hotel, or cruise along the St. Lawrence River to Montmorency Falls and Île d'Orléans. Dinner is included this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Québec City)
Included Activities
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Freedom of Choice - City Walking Tour
- Freedom of Choice - Guided Tour of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
- Freedom of Choice - Sightseeing River Cruise to Montmorency Falls and Île d'Orléans
Landmarks Fairmont Le Château Frontenac Montmorency Falls Île d'Orléans St. Lawrence River - Day 8
Québec City to Montréal
Leave Quebec City and head to Montreal, the province's largest city. A guided tour takes you through Old Montreal and up Mount Royal. After that, the evening is free for you to explore or relax at your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Montréal)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Old Montréal and Mount Royal
Landmarks Old Montréal Mount Royal 
- Day 9
Montreal
Your final day in Montreal is flexible and you can pick what suits you best. Start with one of several options: take a guided walking tour through Old Montreal's cobblestone streets, do a culinary walk in Mile End neighbourhood hitting bagel shops and coffee spots, or go for a sightseeing cruise on the St. Lawrence River. If you prefer something different, you could explore the Underground City instead. By evening, head to Notre-Dame Basilica to catch the AURA multimedia show, which is quite the experience. After that, wrap up your trip with a farewell dinner featuring Québécois food.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner with Québécois flavour)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Montréal)
Included Activities
- AURA Experience at Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal (multi-media show with projections and orchestral music)
Optional Activities
- Walking Tour of Old Montreal (cobblestone streets, French architecture, St. Lawrence River views)
- Mile End Neighbourhood Culinary Walk (vintage stores, art galleries, hot bagel and coffee, tasty stops)
- Montreal Sightseeing River Cruise (St. Lawrence River)
- Montreal's Underground City exploration (one of the world's largest underground complexes)
Landmarks Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal Old Montreal St. Lawrence River Mile End Montreal Underground City Ritz-Carlton Montreal - Day 10
Montréal to Vancouver
Fly to Vancouver today (flight is on your own). Once you land, you'll be picked up at the airport and taken to your hotel. A welcome dinner is happening tonight.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Welcome dinner
- Day 11
Vancouver
Start at the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park where you'll have breakfast at the Cliff House and walk across the suspension bridge through nature. Then take a sightseeing tour of Vancouver hitting historic Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park and Granville Island. The rest of the day and evening are yours to do as you please.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Cliff House Restaurant at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver)
Included Activities
- Signature Experience - Capilano Suspension Bridge Park with breakfast at Cliff House Restaurant and nature exploration
- Sightseeing tour including Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park and Granville Island
Landmarks Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Gastown Chinatown Stanley Park Granville Island - Day 12
Vancouver to Kamloops
Begin your Rocky Mountaineer rail experience in the bi-level glass-dome carriage with GoldLeaf Service. Watch the Coast Mountains and pass Hell's Gate as the train follows the Thompson River toward Kamloops.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (three-star accommodation))
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in GoldLeaf Service to Kamloops
Landmarks Coast Mountains Hell's Gate Thompson River - Day 13
Kamloops to Banff
Your train heads into the Rockies where you'll see the Spiral Tunnels engineering and cross Kicking Horse Pass. Once in Banff National Park, you'll arrive at the Fairmont Banff Springs hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff National Park)
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer rail journey to Banff National Park
- View Spiral Tunnels and Kicking Horse Pass
Landmarks Spiral Tunnels Kicking Horse Pass Fairmont Banff Springs - Day 14
Banff National Park
Spend the day on a Freedom of Choice activity in Banff National Park. Options include a small group tour to hidden lakes, a gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain, helicopter flightseeing over the Rockies, rafting the Bow River, a hockey player experience, or spa time at Fairmont Banff Springs. Pick where you want to eat dinner tonight.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff National Park)
Optional Activities
- Freedom of Choice - Banff Locals, Lakes & Gems small-group tour
- Freedom of Choice - Gondola Ride up Sulphur Mountain
- Freedom of Choice - Heli Flightseeing over Rocky Mountains
- Freedom of Choice - Bow River Float Trip
- Freedom of Choice - Hockey Player Experience
- Freedom of Choice - Fairmont Spa Entry
Landmarks Johnson Lake Two Jack Lake Lake Minnewanka Sulphur Mountain Bow River - Day 15
Banff to Lake Louise
Tour Banff and meet a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer who'll share stories about the iconic service. Then travel by Moraine Lake (if open) to Lake Louise, a small hamlet with turquoise water surrounded by jagged mountains. Choose your restaurant tonight from your hotel's options.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise)
Included Activities
- Signature Experience - Meet a Mountie
- Guided tour of Banff
- Travel to Lake Louise via Moraine Lake (season permitting)
Landmarks Moraine Lake Lake Louise - Day 16
Lake Louise to Jasper
Travel the Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most scenic roads. Stop at Peyto Lake and the Columbia Icefield where you'll go out onto the Athabasca Glacier. Pass Athabasca Falls as you continue to Jasper. Pick where to dine tonight at your lodge.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Travel along Icefields Parkway
- Stop at Peyto Lake
- Columbia Icefield visit and Athabasca Glacier journey
- View Athabasca Falls
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Peyto Lake Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier Athabasca Falls - Day 17
Jasper to Sun Peaks
See Maligne Canyon before heading back into British Columbia. The route follows the Yellowhead Highway past Mount Robson, the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres. Later, you'll reach the alpine village of Sun Peaks.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sun Peaks Grand Hotel)
Included Activities
- View Maligne Canyon
- Travel along Yellowhead Highway
- Pass Mount Robson
Landmarks Maligne Canyon Mount Robson - Day 18
Sun Peaks to Whistler
Travel through the Cariboo region along the old gold rush routes, stopping at Seton and Duffey lakes. Then re-enter the Coast Mountains and learn what makes Whistler such a draw for outdoor activities.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Whistler)
Included Activities
- Travel through Cariboo region
- Stop at Seton and Duffey lakes
Landmarks Seton Lake Duffey Lake Coast Mountains - Day 19
Whistler to Victoria
Head south on the Sea to Sky Highway, then take the BC Ferries to Vancouver Island. Continue on to Chemainus, a town known for its colorful outdoor murals, before arriving in the charming city of Victoria.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria)
Included Activities
- Travel along Sea to Sky Highway
- BC Ferries service to Vancouver Island
- Visit Chemainus
Landmarks Chemainus - Day 20
Victoria
Start early with a private experience at The Butchart Gardens before it opens to the public. Enjoy breakfast in the original Butchart home and walk through the flowers without crowds. Tonight brings a special farewell dinner with your group.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Exclusive breakfast in the original Butchart residence), Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria)
Included Activities
- Signature Experience - The Butchart Gardens Before Hours with exclusive breakfast in Butchart residence
- Farewell dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks The Butchart Gardens - Day 21
Victoria to Alaska
Take the ferry back to Vancouver, then board Holland America Line's Zaandam to start your Alaska cruise through the Inside Passage. This afternoon you'll unpack, relax and get to know the ship.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Included Activities
- Ferry return to Vancouver
- Board Holland America Line Zaandam cruise ship
- Day 22
Inside Passage
Spend the day aboard gliding past rocky headlands and over the icy waters of the Inside Passage, one of the most scenic sea routes around.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Inside Passage
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 23
Juneau
Arrive in Juneau, Alaska's capital, which sits at the foot of Mount Roberts and Mount Juneau on the Gastineau Channel. The Mendenhall Glacier is just outside the city. You can explore on your own or join an optional excursion for extra cost.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Included Activities
- Explore Juneau at leisure
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion (additional expense)
Landmarks Mount Roberts Mount Juneau Mendenhall Glacier Gastineau Channel - Day 24
Skagway
Dock in Skagway, the northernmost point of the Inside Passage and a major hub during the Klondike Gold Rush. Walk through heritage buildings now part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park and learn about Alaska's history, landscapes and wildlife. Optional tours are available for additional expense.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Included Activities
- Explore Skagway heritage buildings
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion (additional expense)
Landmarks Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park - Day 25
Glacier Bay National Park
Wake up to the dramatic scenery of Glacier Bay National Park. Look at the calving tidewater glaciers and hear from local rangers about the area's geological story.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Included Activities
- View calving tidewater glaciers in Glacier Bay National Park
- Learn about geological wonders from local rangers
Landmarks Glacier Bay National Park - Day 26
Ketchikan
Pull into Ketchikan, a vibrant coastal town on the Tongass Narrows and known as the salmon capital of the world. Check out Alaska Native culture and explore at your own pace. Visit the Totem Heritage Center to see 19th-century totem poles or walk along historic Creek Street.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Included Activities
- Explore Ketchikan at leisure
- Access to Totem Heritage Center and Creek Street
Landmarks Totem Heritage Center Creek Street Tongass Narrows - Day 27
Inside Passage
Enjoy your last full day aboard and use the ship's amenities. Take in the views along the British Columbia Coast as you glide past rocky headlands and across the Inside Passage waters.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Included Activities
- Cruise along British Columbia Coast and Inside Passage
- Access to ship amenities
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 28
Vancouver
Your trip ends today. After breakfast, say goodbye to your group and get transferred to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Airport transfer
