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Your journey begins in Halifax

Gather at London Heathrow this afternoon with the Tour Manager to board a direct flight to Canada, arriving in Halifax in the early evening local time. Check in to the hotel in this attractive city on the Atlantic coast. The rest of the evening is yours to relax or explore. You might visit Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk or head downtown to one of Halifax's many acclaimed restaurants.

Exploring Canada's Ocean Playground

With an expert local guide, explore Nova Scotia. Visit Peggy's Cove with its colourful buildings and Peggy's Point Lighthouse. A scenic drive takes you to picturesque Mahone Bay and the UNESCO-listed harbour town of Lunenburg. Tonight, dine independently in Halifax.

An overnight journey on VIA Rail's Ocean

After the last morning in Halifax, transfer to the station this afternoon. Board VIA Rail's Ocean service and settle into private sleeper cabins for an overnight journey to Québec City. Enjoy a three-course lunch and dinner in the dining car accompanied by local Canadian wines. During the night, continue to Chaleur Bay and cross into New Brunswick before making your way along the St Lawrence River.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

The sights of Québec City

Wake up in Québec City and transfer to the elegant five-star Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. Take a guided sightseeing tour covering local history including the Battle of the Plains of Abraham and the star-shaped citadel. Visit the battlefield overlooking the St Lawrence River, then transfer by coach to an authentic 1920s sugar shack for a tour, tasting and three-course maple syrup-inspired lunch. The afternoon is free to explore the city.

Meals: Lunch

The Corridor Service to Toronto

Board VIA Rail's train service to Montreal, following the St Lawrence River and shores of Lake Ontario, arriving in the early evening and continuing to Toronto. Arrive at Toronto's Union Station, a glorious Beaux-Arts structure built in 1927. Transfer to the historic Downtown Fairmont Royal York hotel. The evening is free to unwind or explore.

Cruising amid the mist of spectacular Niagara Falls

An expert local guide joins for a full-day trip to Niagara Falls. Set sail on a cruise to get closer to the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and the iconic Horseshoe Falls. Lunch independently in Niagara before viewing the falls from Table Rock. Continue to the whirlpool and the pretty town of Niagara on the Lake. Return to Toronto for dinner independently.

Across the Canadian Shield on VIA Rail's Canadian

Transfer to the train station to board VIA Rail's Canadian for a three-night ride across Canada to Jasper. Settle into private cabins and watch Ontario's countryside with its prairies, lakes and charming towns. Roll over the Canadian Shield. Spend time in the scenic Park car. Enjoy freshly cooked meals, regional dishes and Canadian wines in the dining car. Upgrades to Prestige Class cabins available upon request.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Into the great wide open of Canada's plains

Wake up to Winnipeg, the geographical centre of Canada. Enjoy breakfast on board as we cross into Manitoba. Travel through the southern plains of Saskatchewan, Canada's 'Land of the Living Skies'. Watch for deer, eagles, antelope, moose and bison. Lunch and dinner served on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Crossing beautiful Alberta

Scenery transforms from remote settlements and serene lakes to glaciers, plunging canyons, soaring mountains and endless pine forests. Watch the Athabasca River flow beside the train as we travel towards the Rocky Mountains. As the train approaches Edmonton, see vast forests and distant mountains. Enjoy all-encompassing views from the panoramic Park car. Three-course lunch and dinner on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Arrival in Jasper

Arrive in Jasper, a traditional mountain town nestled in the Canadian Rockies. Check in to the luxury Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge resort, set in 700 acres of parkland overlooking Beauvert Lake in a UNESCO World Heritage landscape. Later, wander around Jasper town, visiting the Two Brothers Totem Pole and exploring the small-town atmosphere.

Exploring Jasper independently

A free day to explore Jasper and the beautiful national park. Enjoy breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains, glacial rivers and expansive forests. Admire Maligne Canyon and Maligne Lake. Spot wildlife including grey wolves, hoary marmot, caribou and moose. Explore downtown Jasper's shops, restaurants and historical sites. Dinner at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Along the incredible Icefields Parkway to Banff

Journey by coach along the famous Icefields Parkway, a 144-mile road between Jasper and Banff. Stop at Athabasca Falls, then continue to the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre for an included Ice Explorer excursion across the ice field to the Athabasca Glacier. Take a shuttle to the glass-floored Columbia Icefield Skywalk. Travel past Peyto Lake and through the Canadian Rockies to Banff. Check in to the Fairmont Banff Springs. Note: For the 12th April departure, Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre and Spiral Tunnels viewpoint will not be visited due to seasonal closure.

Meals: Breakfast

The beauty of the Rockies' national parks

Explore by coach. Visit the glacial Emerald Lake with its pristine turquoise waters, then travel to Lake Louise, one of the most photographed sites in the Canadian Rockies. Observe the famous Spiral Tunnels in Kicking Horse Pass. Return to the hotel for dinner together.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Boarding Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf

A daylight journey on the iconic Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops in GoldLeaf Service. Enjoy stunning panoramic views from glass-domed cars on the upper level and gourmet meals in the dedicated dining room. Wind through Banff National Park, cross the Continental Divide, pass Castle Mountain and travel along Shuswap Lake. Step out onto the exclusive outdoor viewing platform. Overnight stay in Kamloops.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver

Continue the Rocky Mountaineer journey through green forests and dramatic valleys along the Thompson and Fraser canyons. Pass Rainbow Canyon and spot 'hoodoos' on the Thompson Plateau. Arrive in Vancouver and check in to the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, known as the 'Castle in the City'. The evening is free to unwind or explore western Canada's finest cuisine.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Exploring the sights of Vancouver

Discover Vancouver's most characterful and historic districts with a local guide. Visit Gastown, the largest Chinatown in Canada, Stanley Park with its colourful totem poles, and Granville Island with its independent stores and food markets. The rest of the day is free to explore independently.

Homeward bound

A free morning and afternoon to explore Vancouver at leisure. Depart the hotel early evening and transfer by coach to Vancouver International Airport to begin the journey home.

Arrival in London

The plane touches down at London Heathrow this morning, bringing the luxurious Canadian journey to an end.