Canada Coast to Coast

On Day 2 we take a guided sightseeing tour of Vancouver. We visit the old Gastown quarter - an area of coffee shops, galleries, native art stores and home to the famous Gastown Steam Clock. We experience the scents and sights of Chinatown, then drive to leafy Stanley Park. We finish at Granville Island, which boasts a mouth-watering food market and many craft studios.

We visit the marvellous Butchart Gardens of Vancouver Island, designed by horticulture expert Jennie Butchart in the early 20th century. This afternoon, we enjoy a guided tour of Vancouver, before some free time in Victoria. Later we take a ferry ride from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen.

On Day 4 we depart by coach on the first leg of our trans-Canadian adventure, to the Okanagan Valley in Canada's wine region. Our route takes us across the magnificent Coquihalla Pass, a mountain pass that stands 4,081 feet above sea level, before we stop for lunch in Hope and then continue to Sun Peaks.

We journey past Clearwater this morning, a stunning river valley in British Columbia. Dense forests, glittering lakes, snaking rivers, and soaring snowcapped peaks pass by our window as we journey towards our hotel in Jasper where we stay for 2 nights.

On Day 6, we enjoy a scenic excursion around Jasper National Park, discovering the beautiful Maligne Canyon, a 164-foot deep gorge of sheer limestone walls, waterfalls, and rock formations. We also see the turquoise waters of Maligne Lake, the largest glacier-fed body of water in the region.

On Day 7, we board The Canadian in the afternoon, bound for Toronto. We settle into our berths as we begin our spectacular journey spread over 3 nights through diverse topography. Our train takes us seamlessly through the Canadian wilderness and glides into the heart of the Rockies, with fantastic views from our Sleeper Plus Class curtained berths.

Our journey continues on board the Canadian

Our journey continues on board the Canadian.

We arrive in Toronto which sits on the northern shore of Lake Ontario.

On Day 11 we travel by coach to the incredible Niagara Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world. We enjoy a boat tour to the base of the falls before continuing to Table Rock, a national park on the edge of Canada's Blue Ridge Mountains. Later we head to Niagara Whirlpool and then transfer to the small town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, known for its wineries.

We transfer to Toronto Station, where we board our train The Corridor. We arrive in Montreal late afternoon and change trains for Québec.

Day 13 begins with a guided tour of Québec, including the Citadel and the 'Plains of Abraham' - the site of the 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, and enjoy a brief tour, followed by a delicious 3 course lunch. The rest of your afternoon is free. This evening we board The Ocean for our overnight rail journey to Nova Scotia, travelling in private Sleeper Plus cabins.

During the night, The Ocean travels alongside the St Lawrence River to Chaleur Bay. The train then heads across New Brunswick and into Nova Scotia, arriving in Halifax where we stay for 2 nights.

On Day 15 we explore the province's maritime treasures of a sightseeing tour, visiting Peggy's Cove, a charming fishing village with a famous lighthouse. We continue to UNESCO listed Lunenburg, famous for its quaint waterfront and colourful buildings.

You have free time on Day 16 to explore. 

This evening, we transfer to the airport for our flight to London Heathrow, arriving on Day 17.