A relaxing and well paced tour that perfectly combines touring by coach, ferry and rail. There are two nights to unwind in Victoria and Banff, plus a relaxing two and a half days on the train. Unpack your bags in Toronto because we stay three nights here.

DAY 1 ARRIVE VANCOUVER
Welcome to Vancouver! A complimentary transfer between the airport and the tour hotel is provided. We meet our Tour Director at the hotel this afternoon. Hotel: Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside.

DAY 2 VANCOUVER – SUNSHINE COAST
Today we enjoy the sheltered beauty of British Columbia's Sunshine Coast as we cruise through Howe Sound and Jervis Inlet to Saltery Bay. Now it's on to our hotel in the former fishing and logging town of Lund on the shores of Desolation Sound. Tonight, join your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a welcome drink and highlight dinner cruise on these incredible waterways. Hotel: Historic Lund Hotel. (Full Breakfast, Highlight Dinner)

DAY 3 SUNSHINE COAST – VICTORIA
More incredible scenery today as we sail across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island. We travel along the eastern shore, via Nanaimo and Chemainus, to visit fabulous Butchart Gardens. After some time amidst the floral displays, we continue to our hotel in Victoria. Tonight, we enjoy dinner at one of Victoria's great restaurants. Hotel: Marriott Inner Harbour. (Full Breakfast, Highlight Dinner)

DAY 4 VICTORIA SIGHTSEEING
On this morning's orientation tour of Victoria we see the British Columbia Legislature building alongside the Inner Harbour, bustling Government Street, Market Square and Beacon Hill Park. We also visit the award-winning Royal British Columbia Museum. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore at our own pace. (Full Breakfast)

DAY 5 VICTORIA – KELOWNA
We return to the mainland and follow the Fraser River eastwards over the Coast Mountains into the Okanagan Valley. There is a stop to taste the wines produced locally at one of Canada's premier wineries. After dinner, why not take a stroll along the shores of Lake Okanagan? Hotel: Coast Capri Hotel. (Full Breakfast, 3 or 4-course or buffet- style Dinner with menu choices)

DAY 6 KELOWNA – YOHO NATIONAL PARK
We climb into British Columbia's majestic mountains, past Mt Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks, to Yoho National Park. We see the Natural Bridge, Spiral Tunnels, Takakkaw Falls (weather permitting) and the Continental Divide. Our beautiful and historic hotel is located right alongside the lake, in a stunning alpine setting. Hotel: Emerald Lake Lodge. (Full Breakfast, 3 or 4-course or buffet- style Dinner with menu choices)

DAY 7 YOHO N. P. – BANFF NATIONAL PARK
We cross Kicking Horse Pass to enter Alberta and Banff National Park, gateway to the majestic Canadian Rockies. We stop at Lake Louise, the emerald-coloured 'Gem of the Rockies'. Here an exhilarating Premium Highlight takes us high up on the Sightseeing Gondola for sweeping views over the lake, Victoria Glacier and a relaxing lunch. We stay for the next two nights nestled amongst gorgeous peaks at the baronial Fairmont Banff Springs. Hotel: Fairmont Banff Springs. (Full Breakfast, Lunch, 3 or 4-course or buffet-style Dinner with menu choices)

DAY 8 BANFF AT LEISURE
The entire day is free to enjoy the resort's amenities and optional activities, or venture into the village of Banff for shopping. Perhaps take an optional helicopter flight over the surrounding peaks, take the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain or enjoy the scenery while soaking in the famous Banff Hot Springs? (Full Breakfast)

DAY 9 BANFF N.P. – JASPER NATIONAL PARK
Trailing the backbone of the Canadian Rockies, the Icefields Parkway is one of the world's most spectacular drives. Keep an eye out for bear, deer and moose as we wind between the snow-domed peaks, cascading waterfalls, spectacular lakes and immense glaciers. En route we step aboard a specially designed 'Ice Explorer' to venture onto the Athabasca Glacier, part of the Columbia Icefields, the largest mass of ice outside of the Arctic Circle. We continue north through Sunwapta Pass, to our hotel in the mountain wonderland of Jasper National Park. Hotel: Sawridge Inn. (Full Breakfast, 3 or 4-course or buffet-style Dinner with menu choices)

DAY 10 JASPER – OVERNIGHT TRAIN
This morning is at leisure in Jasper before we bid farewell to our Tour Director and board 'The Canadian', for one of the world's great rail journeys. The Canadian is one of VIA Rail's proudest services, crossing the western plains and the picturesque lake lands of northern Ontario to Toronto. (Full Breakfast, Lunch, 3 or 4-course or buffet-style Dinner with menu choices)

DAY 11 OVERNIGHT TRAIN
The train service includes high- class accommodation, superb meals and impeccable service. You will see forests studded with sparkling lakes and prairies stretching to the horizon, the wheat swaying in the wind. Tonight, discover the unique pleasure of train travel by moonlight as the gentle rocking of the train lulls you to sleep. (Full Breakfast, Lunch, 3 or 4-course or buffet-style Dinner with menu choices)

DAY 12 OVERNIGHT TRAIN – TORONTO
Relax as your rail adventure continues today, past shimmering lakes and millions of trees which in autumn are ablaze in pink, red and yellow. Arrival in Toronto is after dinner. You are met and transferred to the tour hotel. Hotel: Hilton Toronto. (Full Breakfast, Lunch, 3 or 4-course or buffet-style Dinner with menu choices)

DAY 13 TORONTO SIGHTSEEING
Cosmopolitan Toronto, Canada's largest city, is yours to discover today! Use your complimentary 'Hop on - Hop off' sightseeing pass to see the enormous SkyDome, CN Tower, Ontario's Parliament buildings, Queen's Park and the city's museum row. (Full Breakfast)

DAY 14 NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION
Cameras at the ready this morning, as you travel to one of the world's great natural wonders, Niagara Falls. You will enjoy a close-up view on the Maid of the Mist cruise before returning to Toronto. (Full Breakfast, 3 or 4-course or buffet-style Dinner with menu choices)

DAY 15 TORONTO
Your vacation comes to an end today. A complimentary transfer to Toronto's Pearson International Airport is provided. (Full Breakfast)

Map & Picture Highlights

Included:
Cruise along British Columbia's spectacular Sunshine Coast
Visit the fabulous Butchart Gardens
Visit the award-winning Royal British Columbia Museum in Victoria
Wine tasting in the Okanagan Valley, one of Canada's premier grape growing regions
Marvel at some of the most spectacular scenery in the world at Yoho National Park
An exhilarating ride aboard the Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola in Banff National Park
Drive the famous Icefields Parkway - one of the world's great scenic highways
Venture onto the 1,000-foot thick Athabasca Glacier aboard the 'Ice Explorer'
Two nights aboard 'The Canadian' - one of VIA Rail's proudest services
'Hop on - Hop off' pass for sightseeing in Toronto
Excursion to Niagara Falls including Maid of the Mist cruise
Guided Tours

Orientation tours in Victoria & Banff'Hop on - Hop off' sightseeing pass in Toronto
Insight's First Class Services

Airport arrival & departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
Escorted by a professional Tour Director (Days 1-10) maximum group size of 40 people
Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra leg room & onboard toilet
First Class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage
'Silver and Blue' Class train journey from Jasper to Toronto
Quality Dining

14 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 8 Dinners and 2 Highlight Dinners in Victoria and on the Sunshine Coast

Map & Picture Highlights