BC Ferries

Westbound:

Day 1	Calgary to Banff (Coach)
	Leave the Stampede City of Calgary on the express service to Banff where you will have ample opportunity to take in the sights.
Day 2	Morning Sightseeing Tour of Banff
	This morning, tour through the town of Banff and its environs, among the highlights are visits to the hoodoos (shaped by centuries of wind), Surprise Corner, Sulphur Mountain (gondola ride included), and Tunnel Mountain Drive -which overlooks the splendour of Bow Valley and the Cave and Basin where Banff’s history began. Enjoy the afternoon on your own to explore this charming resort.
Day 3	Banff to Jasper with Snocoach Ride (Coach)
	Travel by coach today via one of the most scenic highways in North America - the Icefield Parkway. Visit the Columbia Icefield that covers an area of nearly 325 sq km’s and reaches a depth of 320 metres. Time allows for a (included) snocoach ride on the Athabasca Glacier. Along the way stops will be made at Lake Louise, Bow & Peyto Lakes, the Crowfoot Glacier and the Athabasca Falls. This highway is renowned for sightings of bear, elk, moose & mountain sheep, so keep your camera handy. Please note: mountain lakes in this region will be frozen through to mid June.
Day 4	Evening Wildlife Tour Jasper (Coach)
	Today is at your leisure to enjoy the spectacular wonders of Jasper. This evening experience the Jasper Wonderland for some amazing close-up photo opportunities of wildlife. Destinations can include the Maligne Valley and the Pyramid Bench (with its beaver ponds).
Day 5	Jasper to Prince George (Rail)
	Today, embark on a memorable rail journey across British Columbia’s Cariboo Region to the waters of the Pacific O cean. Pass the cloud-veiled peak of Mount Robson and watch the horizons widen as the train descends from the Rockies onto the rugged interior plateau. The northern arm of the Fraser River leads to Prince George. (Lunch and dinner is included today).
Day 6	Prince George to Prince Rupert (Rail)
	Continuing west, enjoy the rugged beauty and pioneering character of a landscape once solely travelled by First Nation people and fur traders. The train follows the turbulent currents of the Skeena River and meanders through spectacular canyons and open valleys in the presence of ever present mountain ridges. (Continental breakfast, lunch and dinner is included today).
Day 7	Prince Rupert to Port Hardy (Ferry)
	Welcome to the glorious Inside Passage, a paradise for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. Sail to Vancouver Island through a maze of enchanting islands, relishing the ever-changing vistas of deep fjords, densely forested shorelines, massive ice-flows and jagged inlets. Watch bald eagles soaring overhead, sea lions slumbering on the rocks and whales traversing the offshore waters.
Day 8	Port Hardy to Victoria (Coach)
	Today, travel the Island Highway through the forest clad mountains of the interior and along a spectacular coastline dotted with charming fishing villages. Enjoy sweeping views of the shoreline and the distant Coast Mountains.
Day 9	Victoria to Vancouver with Butchart Gardens
	Depart Victoria for a tour along scenic Marine Drive passing Beacon Hill Park, O ak Bay Residential district, Uplands and the University of Victoria. The tour will them stop at the Butchart Gardens with it’s 50 acre display of magnificent colour for 2 hours. Then continue on to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal where the coach boards the 1.00pm ferry to Tsawwassen. O n board BC ferries you have time for lunch and to enjoy the scenery of the Gulf Islands. From Tsawwassen, continue on to downtown Vancouver to be dropped –off at your hotel or Vancouver airport.

Westbound from Calgary 2010
May: 19, 29
Jun: 2, 12, 16, 26, 30
Jul: 10, 14, 24, 28
Aug: 7, 11, 21, 25
Sep: 4, 8

Popular Grade (Prices in CAD)

Season	Twin	Single	Triple	Child
19 May 10 - 20 May 10	$2280	$2985	$2120	$1060
29 May 10 - 23 Sep 10	$2538	$3500	$2292	$1060

Superior Grade (Prices in CAD)

Season	Twin	Single	Triple	Child
19 May 10 - 20 May 10	$2566	$3533	$2334	$1060
29 May 10 - 23 Sep 10	$2809	$4019	$2496	$1060

Fairmont Deluxe (Prices in CAD)

Season	Twin	Single	Triple	Child
19 May 10 - 20 May 10	$3058	$4476	$2693	$1060
29 May 10 - 23 Sep 10	$3542	$5444	$3016	$1060

Prices are per person and do not include the Canadian 5% Goods & Service Tax. This tax will be added at time of booking.

• Child 2 - 10 yrs

Eastbound:

Day 1	Vancouver to Victoria (Coach / Ferry)
	Depart Vancouver this morning on sightseeing tour to Victoria. Cruise across Georgia Strait through the beautiful Gulf Islands. Arriving on Vancouver Island, tour to Butchart Gardens (Admission included). A two hour stop allows time to enjoy these magnificent gardens. Tour scenic Ocean Drive, uplands, Oak Bay, University of Victoria as well as the Victoria City Tour before being taken to your hotel.
Day 2	Victoria to Port Hardy (Coach)
	This morning board your coach departure for Port Hardy. Winding northward over the Malahat highway, your route offers panoramic views of the Gulf Islands and the Strait of Georgia. Pass through vast expanses of farmland, fishing villages, deep-sea ports and lumber and logging communities. Arrive Port Hardy late afternoon.
Day 3	Port Hardy to Prince Rupert (Ferry)
	Embark on a full day of cruising the sheltered waters of Canada's Inside Passage. During the length of the 15-hour crossing, a wonderful array of snow capped mountains combine with rich forests provides a background for a series of dramatic fjords. Killer Whales, sea lions and playful porpoise often appear in these waters. Arrive in the seaport of Prince Rupert late evening.
Day 4	Prince Rupert to Prince George (Rail)
	Another day of dramatic scenery, this morning board VIA Rails Skeena service for an eye-catching feast of mountains, meadows and rivers as you travel parallel to the salmon rich Skeena River. Continue on past the thriving lumber and mining communities of Terrace and Smithers. Arrive Prince George late evening. (breakfast, lunch & dinner is included today)
Day 5	Prince George to Jasper (Rail)
	Re-board the Skeena service for another unforgettable day of scenery. Follow mountain passes and raging rivers as you wind your way to an overnight stop in Jasper - 'the Jewel of the Rockies'. (breakfast & lunch is included today)
Day 6	Day 6 Jasper - Evening wildlife tour (Coach)
	Today is free to explore Jasper before departing this evening to experience the environs of Jasper and for some amazing close-up photo opportunities of wildlife. Destinations can include the Maligne Valley, the Pyramid Bench (with its beaver ponds) and many other unique wildlife or natural splendors. During the winter months descend to the frozen canyon floor where guides take you down beneath the frozen surface of the Maligne River - don’t worry, the water levels have dropped with the freeze, leaving a magical world of ice formations and shelves.
Day 7	Jasper to Banff (Coach)
	Travel by coach today via one of the most scenic highways in North America - the Icefields Parkway. Visit the Columbia Icefield that covers an area of nearly 325 sq km's and reaches a depth of 320 metres. Time allows for an (included) Ice Explorer ride on the Athabasca Glacier. Along the way stops will be made at Lake Louise, Bow & Peyto Lakes, the Crowfoot Glacier and the Athabasca Falls. This highway is renowned for sightings of bear, elk, moose & mountain sheep, so keep your camera handy. Please note: mountain lakes in this region will be frozen through to mid June.
Day 8	Day 8 Morning sightseeing tour of Banff (Coach)
	This morning, tour through the town of Banff and its environs. Among the highlights are visits to the Hoodoos (shaped by centuries of wind), Surprise Corner, Sulphur Mountain (gondola ride included), and Tunnel Mountain Drive, which overlooks the splendour of Bow Valley and the Cave and Basin where Banff’s history began. Enjoy the afternoon on your own to explore this charming resort.
Day 9	Banff to Calgary (Coach)
	This morning is free to explore Banff, before your scheduled coach to Calgary departs midday. Following the Trans Canada Highway, depart the Rocky Mountains to the Great Central Plains that roll to the east for 2000 kilometres and extend as far south as Mexico. This is 'cattle ranching country' and the breadbasket of Canada. Arrive Calgary airport at 2.30pm or downtown Calgary at 3.00pm.