b'Canada YOUR ITINERARYCoast toDays 1-3London, Vancouver and Butchart GardensWe depart London Heathrow on our flight to Vancouver, transferring to our Coast hotel for three nights on arrival. Day 2 includes a guided sightseeing tour, taking us to the old Gastown quarter, home to the famous Gastown Steam Clock, Chinatown and leafy Stanley Park. We finish our tour at Granville Island, which boasts a mouth-watering food market. Early on Day 3, we make our way by coach to Tsawwassen for the ferry to Swartz Bay, on Vancouver Island. Disembarking, we then travel by coach to the marvellous Butchart Gardens, designed by horticulture expert Jennie Butchart in the early 20th century. A designated national historic site of Canada, the gardens stretch over 55 acres and feature a Japanese style garden, a rose garden and beautiful sunken garden. Days 4-6 - Kamloops, Clearwater and Jasper National ParkBeginning the first leg of our trans-Canadian adventure, our route takes us by coach across the magnificent and mountainous Coquihalla Pass on our way to Kamloops for the night. We journey past Clearwater on Day 5, a stunning river valley in British Columbia. Dense forests, glittering lakes, snaking rivers and soaring, snow-capped peaks pass by our window as we travel towards our hotel in Jasper. Our excursion on Day 6 takes us into the heart of Jasper National Park as we explore the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, Maligne Canyon, a 164-feet deep gorge of sheer limestone walls and Maligne Lake - the largest glacier-fed body of water in the region. This part of the world is also naturally home to plenty of rare wildlife, including grey wolves, hoary marmot, caribou and moose.Days 7-9Through the Rockies on The Canadian After a free morning, we board The Canadian bound for Toronto. Settling into our comfortable curtained berths, we begin a spectacular journey through the diverse, beautiful and rugged backdrops of central Canada. From the comfort of the glass-roofed panoramic observation car, sit back and watch the world go by as we travel eastwards, crossing the prairies and arriving in the province of Saskatchewan. Day 8 is our first full day on the train and is spent crossing the Canadian Shield - a wild land of glacial lakes, ancient trees and isolated communities. Our journey continues through the scenic lakelands of northern Ontario on Day 9 as we complete the final leg of our cross-country trip towards Toronto.Days 10-11Toronto and Niagara FallsArriving in Toronto, our base for two nights, enjoy a free evening to begin exploring your new surroundings and settle in. We take a guided coach excursion to Niagara Falls on Day 11, one of the most impressive natural wonders in the world. We enjoy a boat tour to the base of the falls, getting the full effect of the tumultuous waters as the three separate sections, American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and the Canadian/Horseshoe Falls, converge into one. Continuing to Table Rock, a national park on the edge of Canadas Blue Ridge Mountains, we also see the Niagara Whirlpool, a naturally occurring phenomenon caused by the powerful force of the rapids, before transferring to the small town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, a quaint area known for its wineries.Days 12-13Qubec CityWe board The Corridor service to Montreal, changing trains for the approach to Qubec City. Day 13s guided tour includes the Citadel and the Plains of Abraham - the site of a brutal battle between British and French forces during the Seven Years War. Later, we transfer by coach to a local sugar shack, where maple syrup is produced, to learn about the history and importance of maple syrup in Canada, how its made and enjoy a tasting. This is followed by a delicious three-course lunch inspired by the sticky sweet treat. The rest of your afternoon is free ahead of our overnight rail journey to TORONTO Nova Scotia on board The Ocean. 14 CANADA'