Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Toronto
You'll land in Toronto and get picked up from the airport for a transfer to your hotel. It's a straightforward arrival day to settle in and get your bearings.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Toronto)
- Day 2
Toronto
This morning there's a welcome reception where you'll meet your tour director and other travelers. After that, you'll take a guided tour through Toronto to see the city's highlights and get a sense of its cultural mix and cosmopolitan feel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Toronto)
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception
- Guided sightseeing tour of Toronto
- Day 3
Niagara Falls
Head out on a boat tour right up to the base of Horseshoe Falls (they provide raincoats). Later you'll have dinner with views of the falls, and then visit the Illumination Tower where you can create your own light display projected onto Niagara Falls.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner overlooking Niagara Falls)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott on the Falls)
Included Activities
- Boat cruise to Horseshoe Falls
- Dinner overlooking Niagara Falls
- Exclusive visit to Illumination Tower with private light display
Landmarks Horseshoe Falls Niagara Falls Illumination Tower 
- Day 4
Niagara Falls - Thousand Islands - Ottawa
You'll cruise through the Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence Seaway, where the waterway opens up to reveal hundreds of small islands dotting the landscape. From the boat, you'll pass by fairy-tale castles and grand waterside mansions that tell stories from different eras. The area has a colorful history that spans from the days when pirates and bootleggers operated in these waters to the later period when wealthy families built their opulent Gilded Age estates on the islands. This cruise gives you a chance to see the architecture and learn about how the region developed from a rough frontier into a destination for the wealthy elite.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ottawa)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Thousand Islands of the St. Lawrence Seaway
Landmarks Thousand Islands St. Lawrence Seaway Niagara Falls 
- Day 5
Ottawa
Start with a guided tour of Ottawa including Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal. The afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace, or you can opt for some of the available enhancement experiences if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ottawa)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Ottawa
- Visit to Parliament Hill
- Visit to historic Rideau Canal
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Tour - leisurely two-hour bicycle tour through Canada's capital with local guide
- Canadian Museum of History Admission - First Peoples Hall and Canadian History Hall tour
- Rideau Canal Cruise - scenic cruise on brand-new electric vessel
- Vintage Biplane Experience - bird's-eye views and panoramic vistas of city, river systems and farmlands
- Canadian War Museum Admission - explore exhibitions on Canada's military history
Landmarks Parliament Hill Rideau Canal - Day 6
Montreal - Quebec City
After breakfast, you'll drive toward Quebec City and stop at Parc Omega for a drive-through wildlife experience where moose, deer, and wolves roam the grounds. Later in the evening, you'll reach Quebec City for an Insider Experience at a traditional maple syrup sugar shack. There you'll have a hearty Quebecois dinner and learn how maple syrup is actually made from start to finish.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hearty Quebecois dinner at traditional sugar shack with maple syrup tasting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Québec City)
Included Activities
- Drive-through wildlife experience at Parc Omega
- Guided sightseeing tour of Quebec City
- Insider Experience - Maple Syrup Sugar Shack with Quebecois dinner
Landmarks Parc Omega - Day 7
Quebec City
A guided sightseeing tour takes you through Quebec City, the only walled city in North America, with lots of history and culture to see throughout. The afternoon opens up for you to either rest at your hotel or wander around the city on your own. If you want more activities, you can add on a St. Lawrence River cruise, a walking tour of Old Quebec City, or a guided tour of the iconic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Québec City)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Quebec City
Optional Activities
- Enhance Your Journey - Sightseeing River Cruise on St. Lawrence River
- Enhance Your Journey - Walking Tour of Old Quebec City
- Enhance Your Journey - Guided Tour of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
Landmarks Old Quebec City Fairmont Le Château Frontenac St. Lawrence River - Day 8
Québec City to Montréal
Travel to Montreal and experience the city's arts and culture scene with museums, galleries, and theaters. You'll see beautiful buildings like Notre-Dame Basilica and check out picturesque parks. Later there's a special farewell dinner with your traveling group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Chateau Champlain)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Montréal's museums, galleries and theatres
- Visit to Notre-Dame Basilica
- Exploration of picturesque parks and outdoor spaces
- Farewell Dinner
Landmarks Notre-Dame Basilica - Day 9
Montréal to Vancouver
Fly from Montreal to Vancouver (flight is on your own) and transfer to your hotel in the center of this vibrant city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vancouver)
- Day 10
Vancouver
You have free time in Vancouver to do what you'd like. Tonight there's a welcome reception where you'll meet your Western Canada tour director and fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vancouver)
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception
- Day 11
Vancouver to Sun Peaks
Take a sightseeing tour of Vancouver's waterfront and historic Gastown areas. Then you'll travel east through the North Thompson River valley and into the snowy Monashee Mountains, arriving in Sun Peaks for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Vancouver including Waterfront and Gastown
Optional Activities
- VIA Rail Overnight Option - replace days 11 and 12 with rail journey from Vancouver to Jasper (additional cost)
Landmarks Gastown Monashee Mountains - Day 12
Sun Peaks to Jasper National Park
Follow the Yellowhead Highway through alpine scenery toward Jasper National Park. Stop in Blue River for a river safari to Grizzly Bear Valley where you'll likely spot active native wildlife. You'll pass Mount Robson before reaching the mountain resort town of Jasper.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jasper)
Included Activities
- River safari to Grizzly Bear Valley with wildlife viewing
Optional Activities
- VIA Rail Option - arrive into Jasper by train from Vancouver with afternoon free to explore
Landmarks Mount Robson Grizzly Bear Valley Blue River - Day 13
Jasper National Park
After breakfast, explore Jasper National Park at your own pace or relax. You can choose from optional activities like motorcycle sidecar tours, valley hikes with wildlife viewing, cruises to Spirit Island, river rafting, the Jasper Skytram, or evening wildlife tours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jasper)
Optional Activities
- Harley Davidson Sidecar Tour - chauffeured motorcycle sidecar tour through Jasper wilderness
- Maligne Valley Tour with Hike - trail hike in area rich with Canadian wildlife including osprey, eagles, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, moose, elk, deer and bears
- Maligne Valley Tour with Cruise - cruise across crystal-clear Maligne Lake past jagged mountain peaks to Spirit Island
- River Rafting - introduction to rafting with small rapids and calm waters
- Jasper Skytram - peak attraction with memorable view of Athabasca Valley and Jasper National Park
- Evening Wildlife Tour - discover diverse wildlife including elk, deer, coyotes, moose and mountain goats
Landmarks Jasper National Park Maligne Canyon Maligne Lake Spirit Island Athabasca Valley - Day 14
Jasper to Banff
Travel along the Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most scenic drives. Stop at the Columbia Icefield for an Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier, then continue to Lake Louise before arriving in Banff.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff)
Included Activities
- Journey along Icefields Parkway
- Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier Lake Louise - Day 15
Banff
You have a free day to explore Banff at your own pace. This evening you'll experience a western wagon ride along the Bow River banks, try activities like lassoing and horseshoes, then join horseback riders for a BBQ cookout with steak-fry dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (BBQ cookout with steak-fry dinner on the banks of Bow River)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff)
Included Activities
- Insider Experience - Wagon ride along Bow River banks
- Western-style activities including lassoing and horseshoes
- BBQ cookout with horseback riders and steak-fry dinner
Optional Activities
- Local Lakes and Gems Tour - small-group tour to discover hidden gems including Johnson Lake, Two Jack Lake and Lake Minnewanka
- Banff Gondola - ascend nearly 700 metres to Sulphur Mountain peak with boardwalk stroll
- Heli Flightseeing - escape to Spray Valley and the Goat Range spine
- Bow River Float Trip - relaxing float down Bow River with wildlife viewing
- Hockey Player Experience - tour dressing rooms, try gear and step onto ice with Canmore Eagles
- River Explorer Canoe Tour - paddle Voyageur Canoe on Bow River with guide
- Evening Golf Course Cart Tour - guided tour of renowned Stanley Thompson-designed Fairmont Banff Springs golf course
Landmarks Bow River Sulphur Mountain Johnson Lake Two Jack Lake Lake Minnewanka Fairmont Banff Springs - Day 16
Banff to Salmon Arm
After breakfast you'll take a scenic journey from Banff with stops at Moraine Lake (depending on season) and Emerald Lake. See Moraine Lake's glacier-fed waters surrounded by mountain peaks, then visit Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park, before continuing to Salmon Arm in the Shuswap region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Prestige Harbourfront Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit to Moraine Lake
- Visit to Emerald Lake
Landmarks Moraine Lake Emerald Lake Yoho National Park - Day 17
Salmon Arm to Whistler
After breakfast you'll head toward Whistler, passing through the rugged Cariboo Chilcotin Coast. Learn about the 1860s gold rush as you travel through this historic prospecting region, then arrive in Whistler with free time to explore the alpine resort.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aava Whistler Hotel)
Landmarks Cariboo Chilcotin Coast - Day 18
Whistler to Vancouver
Spend the morning in Whistler with optional experiences available. Then travel along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway back to Vancouver, enjoying sweeping views of the Coast Mountains and stopping at Shannon Falls. You'll gather for a farewell dinner with fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Wall Centre), Hotel (Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre)
Included Activities
- Journey along Sea to Sky Highway
- Stop at Shannon Falls
- Farewell Dinner
Optional Activities
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola - breathtaking journey spanning Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Peak, longest and highest gondola in the world
- TreeTrek Tour - informative tour through ancient forest from suspension bridges and treetop platforms
- ZipTrek Bear Tour - zip trek adventure above British Columbia's rugged terrain
- Heli-Flightseeing - helicopter flight with aerial views of Peak 2 Peak Gondola
- Mountain Jeep Tour - exciting tour around Blackcomb Peak surroundings
- Electric Mountain Bike Rental - e-bike exploration past lush green landscapes and mountains
Landmarks Sea to Sky Highway Shannon Falls Whistler Mountain Blackcomb Peak Peak 2 Peak Gondola Coast Mountains - Day 19
Vancouver Embarkation
After breakfast you'll transfer to board your Holland America Line cruise ship. Settle into your ocean view stateroom and relax before dinner on board this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Koningsdam)
Included Activities
- Embarkation on Holland America Line cruise ship
- Day 20
At Sea
Spend a full day at sea cruising through the Inside Passage. Take in the scenery of dramatic rocky headlands and frigid waters while exploring your cruise ship's premium facilities and relaxing in the public areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Koningsdam)
Included Activities
- Full day cruising the Inside Passage
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 21
Juneau, Alaska
You'll arrive in Juneau, Alaska's capital, with time to explore the glacial terrain and gold rush history. Check out rustic shops in town or choose optional activities like dog sled rides over a glacier, salmon baked over a fire, or gold panning.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Koningsdam)
Optional Activities
- Dog sled ride over a glacier
- Sampling delicious salmon baked over a fire
- Panning for gold in former gold rush town
Landmarks Juneau - Day 22
Skagway, Alaska
Dock at Skagway, located at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. This former frontier town still celebrates its gold rush past with historic stores and saloons. Explore the town or choose optional activities about gold prospecting or local wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Koningsdam)
Optional Activities
- Learning about gold prospecting
- Viewing fascinating local wildlife on guided tour
Landmarks Skagway - Day 23
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
Wake to see Glacier Bay National Park with its rivers of ice, wild coastline, and sheltered fjords. Local rangers join you on board to explain the geological wonders and diverse wildlife found in this UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Koningsdam)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Glacier Bay National Park
- Ranger presentations on geological wonders and wildlife
Landmarks Glacier Bay National Park - Day 24
Ketchikan, Alaska
Arrive in Ketchikan, Alaska's salmon capital. You'll have free time to explore the town at leisure, or join a walking tour or visit Saxman Native Village to learn about Tlingit culture and see Native American totem poles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Koningsdam)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of the town
- Saxman Native Village tour to learn about Tlingit culture and view Native American totem poles
Landmarks Ketchikan Saxman Native Village - Day 25
Cruising Inside Passage
Your final day aboard the cruise ship. Spend it cruising south through the Inside Passage with its magnificent landscapes and towering glaciers. Relax on board and enjoy the premium facilities while taking in the views. There's a final dinner on board this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Koningsdam)
Included Activities
- Cruising through Inside Passage
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 26
Disembarkation in Vancouver
After breakfast aboard the ship you'll disembark in Vancouver and complete your airport transfer for your onward flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
