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CANADA
SMALL GROUP TRIPS
Canada & the Rockies by Rail
Ref: RCN
14 Days
Crossing Canada by train is a long held ambition for many and the
varied highlights of this magnificent country do not disappoint.
From the European feeling city of Montreal we journey west, pausing
in Toronto where you can visit Niagara Falls, to the Rockies where
we walk on glaciers and go wildlife spotting in the national parks,
finally arriving at the beautifully located city of Vancouver on
Canada's Pacific coast.
Montreal & Toronto
After discovering the multicultural city of Montreal, we board the
train as it snakes along the shores of Lake Ontario to Toronto.
From here there's the opportunity to visit the mighty Niagara Falls
before we continue our journey. Travelling in style we cross the
lakelands of North Ontario before emerging onto the vast prairies
that stretch to the Rockies.
Rocky Mountains
Rising like a tidal wave from the prairies below, the Rocky Mountains
offer some of the best preserved natural wilderness anywhere in
North America. Exploring Jasper and Banff National Parks with our
guide, we discover a landscape of green forested mountains, sparkling
emerald lakes and creaking blue glaciers.
The Pacific Coast
Travelling on board the Rocky Mountaineer is an unforgettable experience.
Built over one hundred years ago to join east and west Canada it
is a breathtaking ride over 2 days through spiral tunnels, along
tumultuous rivers, past glacier fed lakes and all framed by the
majestic snow-capped Rocky Mountains on either side. Arriving in
Vancouver as the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean, it will be the
perfect ending to a quite incredible journey.
Itinerary
1 Fly London/Montreal. 2 Montreal city tour; train to Toronto.
3 & 4 In Toronto; city tour; optional visit to Niagara Falls.
5 Board 'The Canadian' for 3-day rail journey. 6 On 'The Candian'.
7 PM arrive Jasper; orientation tour. 8 AM In Jasper; walking in
Maligne Canyon (optional); PM drive Icefields Parkway to Banff via
Columbia Icefield and Lake Louise. 9 In Banff; free day. 10 Board
'Rocky Mountaineer' to Kamploops. 11 Continue on 'Rocky Mountaineer'
to Vancouver. 12 In Vancouver; city tour. 13 Fly London. 14 Arrive
London.
Dates and Prices
Depart | Return | Price | Sun, 30th May 10 | Mon, 14th Jun 10 | £4,229 | updated: 12/03/10 13:58:34. |
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Group trips usually have between 10 - 18 people, with a good
mix of male and female, singles and couples, with most aged
between 25 - 55. They are run by a number of specialist companies
that we have worked with closely for many years. If you are
travelling by yourself, or enjoy the sociablility of other
like minded travellers, these are the trips for you.
All prices include air fares from London.
Footloose can book these trips for
you, at no extra cost, and give you the benefit of our personal
advice and service. We can also organise different flights
and add-on excursions.
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