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Ultimate Rail Experience: Coast to Coast
15 Days/14 Nights
Limited time offer: Save up to $850 per person, click the ‘Request a Quote’ button or call now for availability. Ride the rails from the major cities of Vancouver on the Pacific Ocean to Halifax on the Atlantic! This extensive vacation takes you all the way across the vast country of Canada and includes stops at the most popular destinations of Jasper, Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City. Also included are sightseeing tours in each city and 15 meals onboard the train in the dining car. TOUR ALCURE

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August 29 - October 3, 2010 Saturdays
Popular$6970$5802$5548 
Superior$7426$6037$5728 
Premier$8506$6595$6148 

Prices are per person listed in American dollars and subject to applicable taxes. View Terms and Conditions. Canada à la Carte  packages are entirely customizable - contact your travel professional or a Canada à la Carte travel planner for availability and to personalize your vacation package to Canada.


VACATION FEATURES:

Accommodations
- 9 nights hotel accommodation
- 5 nights aboard VIA Rail

Meals
- 5 Breakfasts
- 7 Lunches
- 3 Dinners

Sightseeing Excursions and Tours
- Vancouver Trolley Attractions Tour
- Discover Jasper Tour
- Toronto Trolley Tour
- Greater Montreal Tram Tour
- Rendezvous with History Quebec City Tour
- Deluxe Historic Halifax City Tour

Transfers
- Taxi transfer from Vancouver Airport to downtown hotel
- Taxi transfer from Vancouver downtown hotel to Pacific Central Station
- VIA Rail from Vancouver to Jasper
- Transfer from the Jasper Train Station to your Jasper hotel
- Transfer from your Jasper hotel to the Jasper Train Station
- VIA Rail from Jasper to Toronto
- VIA 1 from Toronto to Montreal
- VIA 1 from Montreal to Quebec City
- VIA Rail from Quebec City to Halifax
- Scheduled airport transfer from downtown hotel to Halifax Airport

Documentation
- Itinerary, brochures, maps and vouchers
- National Park entrance fees
- Hotel luggage handling


ITINERARY:

Day One ~ Arrival in Vancouver

Arrive at the Vancouver International Airport and transfer by taxi to your hotel.

Day Two ~ Vancouver Touring and Rail to Jasper

Today's Hop On/Hop Off Trolley Tour gives you the opportunity to not only tour the downtown area, but get off any of the main attractions, such as Stanley Park, Vancouver Aquarium, Art Gallery, Granville Island or Gastown, to name a few. This evening transfer by taxi to the train station to board VIA Rail's "Canadian" train. Overnight in a private sleeper onboard VIA Rail.

Day Three ~ Arrival in Jasper

By the time you awake, you will see glaciers, mountain peaks and lush forests and the highlight will be travelling past Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies. The train is scheduled to arrive into the town of Jasper in the late afternoon. Overnight in Jasper.

Day Four ~ Exploring Jasper

Spend the day relaxing in this beautiful mountain setting. Start with a morning tour of the area to see Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon. The remainder of the day is yours to explore on your own. Overnight in Jasper.

Days Five to Seven ~ Rail to Toronto (VIA Rail)

After a day at leisure, transfer in the evening on a scheduled service to Jasper's VIA Rail Station to board the "Canadian". Your next 3 days and 3 nights will be spent in onboard the train with all meals included in the dining car, access to a dome car, a lounge and showers. Enroute, you'll travel out of the Rocky Mountains, across the prairies and through the rugged hills of Northern Ontario. Overnight in a private sleeper onboard VIA Rail.

Day Eight ~ Arrival in Toronto (VIA Rail)

Your train will arrive in Toronto at approximately 9:30 am. Pick up your luggage and transfer to your hotel on you own. Overnight in Toronto.

Day Nine ~ Exploring Toronto

Explore Canada's largest city on a Hop On/Hop Off sightseeing tour that makes stops at such places as the CN Tower, Hockey Hall of Fame, Royal Ontario Museum, Casa Loma and Bata Shoe Museum. Overnight in Toronto.

Day Ten ~ Rail to Montreal

This morning, board VIA Rail for your 5.5 hour rail journey to historic Montreal. Relax in comfort VIA 1, the first class rail service that includes a meal and beverages during your trip. Overnight in Montreal.

Day Eleven ~ Exploring Montreal

This morning explore the city on a 3 hour tour of Montreal by tram. The afternoon is at leisure to continue sightseeing on your own, perhaps wandering through the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal and down to the St. Lawrence River. Overnight in Montreal.

Day Twelve ~Montreal to Quebec City

This morning travel on VIA Rail to historic Quebec City, North America's only walled city. Experience the charm of 'Old France' with winding cobblestone streets, quaint boutiques and world-class restaurants. Overnight in Quebec City.

Day Thirteen ~ Depart Quebec City

Begin your day with a 2 hour tour of Old Quebec City. Learn about the historical significance of these french-speaking area and see many amazing sights. Afterwards, take some time on your own to do some more exploring of the countless shops, museums and restaurants. Late in the evening, board VIA Rail's "Ocean" to experience the Easterly Class. Overnight onboard VIA Rail in a private sleeper compartment.

Day Fourteen ~ Arrival in Halifax

Enjoy a continental breakfast and lunch which is served onboard the train before arriving in Halifax in the late afternoon. Check into your hotel and take the rest of the evening to explore at your leisure. Overnight in Halifax.

Day Fifteen ~ Depart Halifax

A 2.5 city tour shows you the highlights of Halifax beofre a scheduled airporter service takes you from your hotel to the Halifax airport for your homeward or onward flight.

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