Totem Trail from Vancouver

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VACATION FEATURES: 9 nights accommodation, VIA Rail's 'Skeena' between Prince Rupert & Jasper (onboard meals), BC Ferries' 'Queen of Prince Rupert', Sightseeing Excursions of Victoria, Vancouver Island & Banff, Kaien Island Cruise in Prince Rupert, Butchart Gardens Admission, Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience, Banff Gondola, $2 discount coupon for the Capilano Suspension Bridge, documentation, hotel luggage handling and gratuities on included meals.


DAY 1 - Arriving in Vancouver

Upon arrival in Vancouver, you will transfer to your downtown hotel (transfer not included). The rest of the day is yours to explore the city and its attractions. Some of the most popular local attractions include the Capilano Suspension Bridge & Tree Tops Adventure, Grouse Mountain, Vancouver Aquarium, Stanley Park, Granville Island and the Science Centre, not to mention many museums and the fantastic shops and restaurants on Robson Street.

DAY 2 - Visiting Victoria

Cruise over to Vancouver Island and take in the floral wonderland of Butchart Gardens and the serene parklands of Beacon Hill Park. A city tour of Victoria completes today's journey in the late afternoon.

DAY 3 - Victoria to Port Hardy Sightseeing

This morning you will embark on a full day tour to Port Hardy by motorcoach and make many stops along the way, including Duncan "City of Totem Poles, Chemainus "City of Murals" and Cooms Deli (famous for their goats that graze on the roof). Your journey is enhanced by views of the Gulf Islands, vast farm lands, fishing villages and deep sea ports.

DAY 4 - Cruise to Prince Rupert

Your adventure northward begins with a morning transfer (included) to the B.C. Ferries terminal for your ferry ride through the Inside Passage to Prince Rupert. The 19.55 hour cruise provides ample opportunity to see a wonderful array of snow-capped mountains and island vistas. Killer whales, sea lions and playful porpoise often appear alongside.

DAY 5 - Arriving in Prince Rupert

After a 1.5 hour cruise around Kaien Island, the rest of the day is yours to explore the quaint town of Prince Rupert, a bustling port town with cruise ship docks, ferries to Alaska, Port Hardy and the Queen Charlotte Islands as well as a starting point for VIA Rail's Skeena train.

DAY 6 and 7 - VIA Rail's 'Skeena' to Prince George and Jasper

From waterways to railways ... a morning boarding of VIA Rail's 'Skeena' begins your discovery of northern British Columbia's forested landscape. Take advantage of the Skyline Car with its 360 degree views from the dome or the casual atmosphere of the lounge car below as the train gently weaves and winds its way to Prince George. The next morning, continue on your rail journey aboard the "Skeena." You may see bald eagles, black bears or moose from the windows of the train. Arriving into Jasper this afternoon, a transfer will be waiting to shuttle you to your hotel.

DAY 8 - Jasper to Banff Sightseeing

Today you will drive to Banff via Canada's most spectacular mountain highway - the Icefields Parkway. A ride on an Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier is included in your package (April 15 - October 15). After a brief stop at Lake Louise, you will continue on to beautiful Banff for an early evening arrival. Begin a two-night stay in Banff.

DAY 9 - Discovering Banff

This morning's excursion takes you through the town of Banff and its environs. Visit the Cave & Basin National Historic Site (admission included) and your final stop is at the Banff Gondola (included) for a 360 degree look at Banff and the Bow Valley.

DAY 10 - Departing Calgary

Transfer by Brewster scheduled airporter service to Calgary International Airport to end your Totem Trail vacation.