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DAY 1 UK to Toronto, Monday
Depart the UK by wide-bodied jet to Toronto (not included). On arrival
at Toronto transfer independently to your downtown hotel. You can
be met by our representative and transferred (not included –
see options above). Meet with your Tour Director, the remainder
of the day is free to explore the streets of this dynamic city.
Overnight: (2 nights) Best Western Primrose.
DAY 2 Toronto, Tuesday
Get better acquainted with your travelling companions at breakfast
before exploring Toronto on a morning city tour. Afterwards, you
can go on an optional Toronto Hippo Tour, enjoy a tour that combines
the city's
landmarks and harbour scenery with a cruise through the lagoons
and marinas. The remainder of the day is free. Continental breakfast
included.
DAY 3 Toronto to Niagara Falls, Wednesday
Motor south through the lush fruit-growing district of the Niagara
Peninsula where you pass through the historic village of Niagara-on-the-
Lake. In Niagara Falls, take a boat trip to the foot of the falls,
or journey behind the falls. You can enjoy an optional Niagara Helicopter
Tour that gives you a breathtaking view of Niagara Falls and the
surrounding region. The evening is free.
Overnight: Ramada Coral Hotel & Resort. Continental breakfast
included.
DAY 4 Niagara Falls to Owen Sound, Thursday
Off early today, you follow the Queen Elizabeth Way back to Toronto
then proceed north into the heart of Ontario's resort region. Before
reaching Owen Sound, you make a stop in the charming town of Wasaga
Beach to bargain shop at the Flea Market or simply relax on the
beach.
Overnight: Days Inn. Continental breakfast included.
DAY 5 Owen Sound to Sault Ste. Marie, Friday
A highlight of today is a lovely ferry cruise aboard the Chi-Cheemaun
from Tobermory to South Baymouth on Manitoulin Island.
Overnight: Best Western Great Northern. Continental breakfast included.
DAY 6 Sault Ste. Marie to Thunder Bay, Saturday
This morning, journey through the scenic beauty of Northern Ontario.
Following the north shore of Lake Superior, your journey brings
you to Thunder Bay, the most westerly port of Canada's incredible
Great Lakes
inland water system.
Overnight: Travelodge Airlane. Continental breakfast included.
DAY 7 Thunder Bay to Winnipeg, Sunday
Today's drive leads you through the scenic Kenora Lakes district,
across the Manitoba provincial border, and on to Winnipeg.
Overnight: Radisson Downtown Hotel. Continental breakfast included.
DAY 8 Winnipeg to Regina, Monday
The next three days offers you an insight into Canada's heartland.
Driving west, you cross incredibly rich prairie farmlands. Often
referred to as “the bread basket of the cattle world”.
Overnight: Regina Inn. Continental breakfast included.
DAY 9 Regina to Medicine Hat, Tuesday
This morning you visit the headquarters and museum of the Royal
Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The RCMP is to this day Canada's
only national police force and maintains all regions of the country
that are not
protected by provincial or municipal forces.
Overnight: Best Western Medicine Hat. Continental breakfast included.
DAY 10 Medicine Hat to Calgary, Wednesday
Your journey today leads you through a unique region, reminiscent
of the days of ‘Cowboys and Indians’. You continue through
the Badlands, the rugged domain of dinosaurs millions of years ago.
Near Drumheller, you
visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology.
Overnight: Best Western Hospitality Inn. Continental breakfast included.
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DAY 11 Calgary to Banff National Park, Thursday
You enjoy a tour of the region around Banff today. The area became
Canada’s first national park in 1885 to protect its natural
hot springs. Alternatively, you can take part in an optional Nature
and Wildlife Tour to scenic Lake Minnewanka with a subsequent gondola
ride to spectacular Sulphur Mountain.
Overnight: (2 nights) The Crossing. Continental breakfast included.
DAY 12 Jasper National Park, Friday
An optional Helicopter Sightseeing Tour will give you the chance
to see the eastern ranges of the Rocky Mountains. Today you will
travel up the Icefields Parkway through some of the most breathtaking
scenery in Canada. Each turn reveals another stunning panorama of
snow-capped mountain peaks, lush valleys and crystal clear falls.
At the Columbia Icefield you board a specially constructed snocoach
to venture onto the ancient Athabasca Glacier. Continental breakfast
included.
DAY 13 Banff National Park to Revelstoke, Saturday
Another day of spectacular mountain scenery as you wind your way
west through the Kicking Horse Pass into Yoho National Park. In
Mount Revelstoke you will take in the amazing views from the mighty
Rogers Pass and continue to Three Valley Gap. On an optional basis,
you are invited this evening to take part in a real Western “Ghost
Town” Barbecue.
Overnight: Three Valley Lake Chateau. Continental breakfast included.
DAY 14 Revelstoke to Kelowna, Sunday
A picturesque journey leads you through the interior of British
Columbia. The ever-changing landscape provides a magnificent backdrop
for the journey. This afternoon, you venture into the famous Okanagan
Valley, the centre of the province's fruit-growing industry.
Overnight: Sandman Inn. Continental breakfast included.
DAY 15 Kelowna to Victoria, Monday
Today leave the Okanagan Valley and mountains behind, passing through
the Lower Mainland, and arrive at the Pacific coast in time to board
your ferry for a pleasant cruise to Vancouver Island. You continue
by coach to the provincial capital Victoria. You can take part in
an optional Floatplane Sightseeing Tour over downtown Victoria and
the Strait of Juan de Fuca
with the Olympic Mountains in the distance. Watch for the buildings
lining the harbour and the rugged coastline. The afternoon is free.
Overnight: Accent Inn Victoria. Continental breakfast included.
DAY 16 Victoria to Vancouver, Tuesday
This elegant provincial capital is the charming setting for this
morning's sightseeing tour. The Victorian architecture and colonial
character lend a unique flavour to this splendid city. You will
explore the area around the Inner Harbour, including the Parliament
Buildings, the totem poles of Thunderbird Park, Chinatown and Victoria's
historic centre. Leaving Victoria, stop at Butchart Gardens to enjoy
one of the world's great floral displays. This afternoon you board
the ferry to the mainland.
Overnight: (2 nights) Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre. Continental
breakfast included.
DAY 17 Vancouver, Wednesday
This morning features an interesting tour of Vancouver. Included
are Stanley Park, English Bay, Gastown, Chinatown and much more.
The afternoon is free. In the evening, there will be an optional
“Farewell Dinner” at Aqua Riva Restaurant (overlooking
the illuminated cityscape of Vancouver (minimum 10 participants
required to operate). Continental breakfast included.
DAY 18 Vancouver to UK, Thursday
A time for last minute shopping and sad farewells. Individual transfer
(not included) to Vancouver International Airport in time to check
in for your
return flight (not included). Continental breakfast included.
DAY 19 Arrive UK, Friday
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