Itinerary
- Day 1
Toronto
You'll arrive in Toronto and head to your hotel, where your Canadian adventure kicks off. Getting settled gives you time to freshen up before exploring the area around your accommodation.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Toronto)
- Day 2
Toronto
This morning starts with a welcome reception where you'll meet other guests and your tour director. After that, you'll take a sightseeing tour through Toronto to get a feel for the city's neighborhoods, architecture, and local character.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Toronto)
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception
- Sightseeing tour of Toronto
- Day 3
Niagara Falls
You'll head to Niagara Falls and board a boat cruise that takes you right up to the base of Horseshoe Falls. After dinner with views of the falls, you can visit the Illumination Tower where you'll project your own light display onto the water.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner overlooking Niagara Falls)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott on the Falls)
Included Activities
- Boat cruise to base of Horseshoe Falls
- Dinner overlooking Niagara Falls
- Illumination Tower visit with light display projection
Landmarks Niagara Falls Horseshoe Falls 
- Day 4
Niagara Falls - Thousand Islands - Ottawa
You'll board a cruise that takes you through the Thousand Islands along the St. Lawrence Seaway, passing by small islands, historic castles, and grand waterside homes. The region has quite a colorful past, from its days of pirates and bootleggers through to the Gilded Age when wealthy families used this area as their retreat. During the cruise, you get to see how this landscape shaped different eras of history as you move through the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- 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
A guided tour takes you through Ottawa's main sights, including Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore on your own, and optional activities are available if you want something more structured.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ottawa)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Ottawa
- Parliament Hill visit
- Rideau Canal visit
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Tour - leisurely two-hour bicycle tour
- Canadian Museum of History Admission - First Peoples Hall and Canadian History Hall
- Rideau Canal Cruise - scenic cruise on brand-new electric vessel
- Vintage Biplane Experience - bird's-eye views of city, rivers and farmlands
- Canadian War Museum Admission - exhibitions on Canada's military history
Landmarks Parliament Hill Rideau Canal - Day 6
Somewhere to Quebec City
After breakfast, you'll head toward Quebec City with a stop at Parc Oméga for a drive-through wildlife experience. The park gives you a chance to see moose, deer, and wolves from your vehicle. Once you get into the evening, there's a special insider experience waiting at a traditional sugar shack where you'll have a hearty Québécois dinner and learn how maple syrup is actually made.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hearty Québécois dinner at traditional sugar shack)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Québec City)
Included Activities
- Drive-through wildlife experience at Parc Oméga
- Guided tour of maple syrup production at traditional sugar shack
- Hearty Québécois dinner at sugar shack
Landmarks Parc Oméga - Day 7
Quebec City
This morning includes a guided sightseeing tour through Quebec City, walking through the historic neighborhoods and learning about the area's cultural heritage. The afternoon is yours to spend however you like, so you can relax at your hotel or explore on your own if that appeals to you. If you want to add something more structured, there are optional experiences available, like 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 the St Lawrence River
- Enhance Your Journey - Walking Tour of Old Quebec City
- Enhance Your Journey - Guided Tour of the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
Landmarks Old Quebec City Fairmont Le Château Frontenac St Lawrence River - Day 8
Quebec City to Montreal
You'll travel to Montreal and explore its art museums, galleries, and theaters throughout the day. You'll see Notre-Dame Basilica and other important buildings, then gather for a farewell dinner with fellow travelers this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Special Farewell Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Chateau Champlain)
Included Activities
- Farewell Dinner in Montreal
Landmarks Notre-Dame Basilica 
- Day 9
Montreal to Vancouver
You'll fly from Montreal to Vancouver and transfer to your hotel in the city center. This evening brings a welcome reception where you'll meet your Western Canada tour director and the rest of your group.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vancouver)
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception
- Day 10
Vancouver
Your Vancouver sightseeing tour covers the Waterfront and historic Gastown, showing you the city's main areas. Optional activities like hop-on hop-off tours, mountain visits, or virtual flight experiences are available if you want to do more.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vancouver)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Vancouver - Waterfront and Gastown
Optional Activities
- Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing - self-guided bus tour
- Grouse Mountain Admission - views, bear refuge and scenic walk
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Admission - 70 metres above Capilano River
- Flyover Canada Experience - virtual flight simulator
Landmarks Waterfront Gastown Grouse Mountain Capilano Suspension Bridge - Day 11
Vancouver to Kamloops
You'll board the Rocky Mountaineer train with large panoramic windows for an all-day journey. The route takes you through Fraser Valley, past the Coast Mountains and Fraser Canyon, with the day ending in Kamloops.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer)
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train journey - SilverLeaf Service
Landmarks Fraser Valley Coast Mountains Fraser Canyon - Day 12
Kamloops to Jasper
Your second day on the Rocky Mountaineer continues following the North Thompson River through rolling terrain. You'll climb through the Monashee Mountains, pass Pyramid Falls and the Alberta Icefields, see Mount Robson, and cross Yellowhead Pass before reaching Jasper.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chateau Jasper)
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train journey - SilverLeaf Service
Landmarks North Thompson River Monashee Mountains Pyramid Falls Alberta Icefields Mount Robson Yellowhead Pass Jasper National Park 
- Day 13
Jasper to Banff
In Jasper, you'll walk through Maligne Canyon's deep rocky ravines. Later, you'll drive the scenic Icefields Parkway and ride an Ice Explorer onto Athabasca Glacier, then head to Banff for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff)
Included Activities
- Visit to Maligne Canyon
- Icefields Parkway travel
- Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier
Landmarks Maligne Canyon Icefields Parkway Athabasca Glacier Columbia Icefield - Day 14
Banff
You'll have the day to explore Banff at your own pace with optional activities like heli-flights, river floats, or wildlife tours. This evening includes a western-style wagon ride along Bow River with lassoing, horseshoes, and a BBQ dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Steak-fry dinner at BBQ cookout on Bow River)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff)
Included Activities
- BBQ on the Bow River - wagon ride with western-style activities and steak-fry dinner
Optional Activities
- Heli-Flightseeing - Spray Valley and Goat Range tour
- Bow River Float Trip - relaxing float with wildlife spotting
- Local Lakes and Gems Tour - small-group tour to Johnson Lake, Two Jack Lake and Lake Minnewanka
- Evening Golf Course Cart Tour - guided tour of Fairmont Banff Springs golf course
- Banff Gondola - ascend Sulphur Mountain with boardwalk stroll
- River Explorer Canoe Tour - Voyageur Canoe paddling on Bow River
Landmarks Bow River Sulphur Mountain Johnson Lake Two Jack Lake Lake Minnewanka Fairmont Banff Springs - Day 15
Banff to Emerald Lake
You'll leave Banff and visit Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, which is known as the 'Jewel of the Rockies'. From there, you'll head to Emerald Lake Lodge for an overnight stay in Yoho National Park with views of the secluded lake.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Emerald Lake Lodge)
Included Activities
- Visit to Moraine Lake (season permitting)
- Visit to Lake Louise
- Overnight stay at Emerald Lake Lodge
Landmarks Moraine Lake Lake Louise Emerald Lake Yoho National Park - Day 16
Emerald Lake to Kelowna
You'll descend through Yoho National Park toward Kelowna, a lakeside city surrounded by mountains. You'll settle into Manteo at Eldorado Resort on the shore and have dinner with water views over Okanagan Lake.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with views of Okanagan Lake)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Manteo at Eldorado Resort)
Included Activities
- Dinner with views of Okanagan Lake
Landmarks Yoho National Park Okanagan Lake - Day 17
Kelowna to Whistler
Today's drive takes you through the vast Cariboo region before arriving in Whistler, the famous alpine resort town. You'll have time to explore both cultural attractions and outdoor activities in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Delta Whistler Village Suites)
Landmarks Whistler - Day 18
Whistler to Victoria
You'll head south on the Sea-to-Sky Highway with views of coastal and mountainous terrain. A ferry crossing takes you across Georgia Strait before you arrive in the charming city of Victoria.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria)
Included Activities
- Travel along Sea-to-Sky Highway
- Ferry ride across Georgia Strait
Landmarks Sea-to-Sky Highway Georgia Strait - Day 19
Victoria
You'll explore Victoria on your own with optional activities like whale-watching or horse-drawn carriage tours available. This evening brings a special farewell dinner at The Butchart Gardens in the original family residence.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner in original Butchart family residence)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria)
Included Activities
- Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens
Optional Activities
- Whale-Watching Tour - choice of Zodiac or luxury motor yacht
- Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour - through Victoria including James Bay, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria's oldest church and Thunderbird Park
Landmarks The Butchart Gardens James Bay Beacon Hill Park Thunderbird Park - Day 20
Victoria to Vancouver (Cruise Embarkation)
You'll transfer to Vancouver to board your Holland America Line cruise ship. After settling into your cabin and checking out the ship's facilities, you'll have dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam or Westerdam)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Vancouver
- Board Holland America Line Nieuw Amsterdam or Westerdam
- Guaranteed Ocean View Stateroom
- Day 21
Cruise: At Sea
You'll have a full day at sea cruising through the Inside Passage with dramatic rocky headlands and icy waters. You can explore the ship's facilities or relax in one of the onboard lounges.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam or Westerdam)
Included Activities
- Full day cruise through Inside Passage
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 22
Cruise: Ketchikan, Alaska
You'll arrive in Ketchikan, known as the salmon capital. You'll have free time to walk around this scenic town and learn about Alaskan Native cultures, or join an optional walking tour or visit Saxman Native Village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam or Westerdam)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Ketchikan
- Saxman Native Village visit - Tlingit culture and totem pole collection
Landmarks Ketchikan Saxman Native Village 
- Day 23
Cruise: Juneau, Alaska
You'll dock in Juneau, Alaska's capital, where dramatic glacial landscapes and gold rush history are all around. You can browse the shops or join optional activities like dog sled rides on glaciers, salmon cooking, or gold panning.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam or Westerdam)
Optional Activities
- Dog sled ride over glacier
- Salmon cooked over open fire
- Gold panning experience
Landmarks Juneau 
- Day 24
Cruise: Skagway, Alaska
You'll arrive at Skagway, a frontier town at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. The town celebrates its gold rush past with historic stores and saloons, and you can explore it at your own pace or join optional activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam or Westerdam)
Optional Activities
- Gold prospecting learning experience
- Local wildlife viewing
Landmarks Skagway - Day 25
Cruise: Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
You'll wake to Glacier Bay National Park with its towering ice rivers, rugged coastlines, and fjords. Local rangers on board share information about the park's geology and the wildlife you'll see throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam or Westerdam)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Glacier Bay National Park
- Ranger presentations on geology and wildlife
Landmarks Glacier Bay National Park - Day 26
Cruise: College Fjord, Alaska
The ship cruises north into Gulf of Alaska waters toward College Fjord. You'll see massive glaciers and towering ice formations with snow-dusted mountains reflecting in calm waters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam or Westerdam)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Gulf of Alaska
- College Fjord scenic viewing
Landmarks Gulf of Alaska College Fjord - Day 27
Whittier to Anchorage
You'll disembark in Whittier and travel to Anchorage. A stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center lets you feed resident moose and learn about their behavior and wild counterparts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Anchorage Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center visit - moose encounter with feeding opportunity
Landmarks Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - Day 28
Anchorage to Denali
You'll board the McKinley Explorer train to Denali with expansive glass-domed windows offering 360-degree views. The route passes through pristine Alaskan wilderness, Hurricane Gulch, Broad Pass, and offers views of Denali itself.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Denali Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- McKinley Explorer train journey to Denali
Landmarks Hurricane Gulch Broad Pass Denali - Day 29
Denali
You'll start with a special experience exploring Denali National Park's tundra with a local ranger. You'll look for moose, caribou, grizzly bears, and wolves. The afternoon and evening are free at Holland America Denali Lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Denali Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Tundra Wilderness Tour - guided tour of Denali National Park with local ranger and school bus transport
Optional Activities
- Ranger talks at Denali Square
Landmarks Denali National Park 
- Day 30
Denali to Fairbanks
You'll depart Denali for Fairbanks and enjoy a scenic cruise along the Chena River aboard a historic sternwheeler. You'll see lush landscapes and spot local wildlife from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Westmark Fairbanks Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Chena River cruise aboard historic sternwheeler
Landmarks Chena River 
- Day 31
Fairbanks
You'll head to the airport for your return flight home, concluding your Alaska and Canada journey.
