30 day, Canada’s East and West with Alaska Cruise, Land Journey, Toronto to Vancouver - 2025 (2024)

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Your journey begins today as you are met on arrival and transferred to your hotel.

Stay: Two Nights, Toronto, Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre

A Welcome Breakfast gives you the chance to meet your fellow guests and Travelmarvel Tour Director.

After breakfast, enjoy a city sightseeing tour. Said to be the most multiculturally diverse city in the world, Toronto has many sights and surprises in store.

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At dinner, overlook Niagara Falls before an exclusive visit to the Illumination Tower where you can project your very own light display on the falls.

Cruise the spectacular Niagara Falls today which is collectively made up of three impressive waterfalls. You’ll board a thrilling boat cruise for a journey to the base of Horseshoe Falls (raincoats provided). This is the largest of the three falls.

Stay: Niagara Falls, Marriott on the Falls

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Today, board a cruise through the picturesque 1000 Islands of the St Lawrence Seaway. Cruise past tiny islands, castles reminiscent of fairytales and island mansions. You’ll be taken back to a time when pirates and bootleggers roamed the area, as well as the Gilded Age, when the rich and famous made this region their personal playground.

Stay: Two Nights, Ottawa, Lord Elgin Hotel

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ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY

Discover more with ourEnhance Your Journeyoptional select experiences - Perhaps explore Ottawa by Bicycle or take a Rideau canal cruise (additional charges apply).

Join a guided sightseeing tour of Ottawa, during which you will visit the Gothic Parliament Hill and visit the historic Rideau Canal, which winds its way through the heart of the city. The rest of the day is yours to explore at leisure.

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Visit Parc Omega, a wildlife park located in Montebello, Quebec that provides guests with an immersive experience, allowing them to observe the animals in their natural habitat from the safety of their vehicle. It covers over 2,200 acres of land and is home to many Canadian animals including moose, deer, wolves, bears and beavers. Afterwards, arrive in Quebec City.

Stay: Two Nights, Quebec City, Hotel Manoir Victoria

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Tonight, delight in a hearty Quebecois dinner at a local sugar shack and learn all about the intricacies of maple syrup production.

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Discover more with ourEnhance Your Journeyoptional select experiences - You might like to join a relaxing river cruise along the St Lawrence River or explore Quebec City on an informative guided walking tour (own expense).

Join a guided sightseeing tour of Quebec City, a beautiful and historic city that offers visitors a unique cultural experience. Spend the afternoon as you wish. Enjoy the facilities of your hotel or perhaps head out and explore.

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This morning after breakfast, journey to the city of Montreal. Experience it’s thriving arts and culture scene with many museums, galleries and theatres. See beautiful buildings and monuments such as Notre Dame Basilica and explore the many beautiful parks and outdoor spaces. This evening, meet with your fellow travellers to enjoy a special Farewell Dinner.

Stay: Montreal, Marriott Chateau Champlain

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Fly Montreal to Victoria (not included) and enjoy time at leisure.

Stay: Three Nights, Victoria, The Parkside Hotel & Spa

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Discover more with ourEnhance Your Journeyoptional select experiences - Perhaps choose to join a whale-watching cruise or a horse-drawn carriage tour (additional charges apply).

This morning, enjoy a short orientation tour of Victoria before visiting The Butchart Gardens. Among the most famous gardens in the world, The Butchart Gardens are more than a hundred years old and have a distinctive style all of their own. Spend time wandering through the lovely Sunken Garden and relax in the beautiful settings of the Japanese Garden and the Italian Garden. Explore the plants and floral displays on show.

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Enjoy an Indigenous-inspired feast at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre and gain an insight into the heritage of the local First Nations people.

Drive to the town of Chemainus before boarding a ferry across the Georgia Strait to Horseshoe Bay. Admire expansive views of the Coastal Mountains as you journey along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway, with a stop at Shannon Falls en route to Whistler.

Stay: Two Nights, Aava Whistler Hotel

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Discover more with ourEnhance Your Journeyoptional select experiences - Perhaps choose a gondola journey on the Peak to Peak or a helicopter flight (additional charges apply).

Enjoy today at leisure to explore Whistler.

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After breakfast, travel through the rugged Cariboo region to Sun Peaks.

Stay: Sun Peaks, Nancy Greene's Cahilty Lodge

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Set off on a river safari to Grizzly Bear Valley where you’re likely to witness active native wildlife on the riverbank.

The day ahead promises alpine scenery and adventure in the great outdoors. Follow the famous Yellowhead Highway on your way to fairy-tale Jasper National Park. En route, you’ll pass the majestic Mt Robson, which is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, before continuing to the mountain resort town of Jasper.

Stay: Two Nights, Jasper, Crimson

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Discover more with ourEnhance Your Journeyoptional select experiences - Perhaps choose a Harley-Davidson motorcycle tour, join a rafting adventure along the Athabasca River or an evening wildlife experience (additional charges apply).

Relax or discover Jasper today.

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Settle into The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and relax in spectacular surrounds.

This morning, explore Maligne Canyon and enjoy time walking through its deep rocky ravines. Then journey along the spectacular Icefields Parkway and take an Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier. Continue to Lake Louise, the ‘Jewel of the Rockies’.

Stay: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

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Today, travel to glacier-fed Moraine Lake (weather permitting) on your way to the alpine resort of Banff for a sightseeing tour.

Stay: Two Nights, Banff Park Lodge

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ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY

Discover more with ourEnhance Your Journeyoptional select experiences - Perhaps choose a helicopter flight or a Bow River float trip (additional charges apply).

Enjoy the day at leisure to explore Banff.

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This morning, board the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer train and settle into your carriage with large panoramic windows for expansive views of the fabled Rocky Mountains. Your journey takes you through the Spiral Tunnels, a historic engineering feat which snakes its way through the region. Then continue on through impressive Kicking Horse Canyon before arriving in the city of Kamloops late in the afternoon. There is time to settle into your comfortable hotel, explore, relax and dine this evening.

Stay: Kamloops, hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer

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Rejoin the Rocky Mountaineer and continue your rail adventure west towards the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, enjoy incredible front-row views of the region’s natural beauty, taking in some of its many highlights, which include Fraser Canyon, the Coast Mountains and Fraser Valley. Late this afternoon, arrive in Vancouver where you will spend the next two nights. Settle into your centrally located hotel and enjoy free time to explore. Tonight, you might like to try a local restaurant for dinner.

Stay: Two Nights, Vancouver, Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel

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Visit Grouse Mountain Bear Refuge for breakfast and bear viewing.

Later today, fall in love with the beautiful city of Vancouver and get to know some of its most vibrant areas and best-loved attractions, such as Gastown and Granville Island, on a sightseeing tour. Tonight, enjoy a special Farewell Dinner with your fellow guests.

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Board your premium ship in Vancouver late this morning and enjoy time to relax and settle in.

Stay: Seven Nights, Holland America Line’s Zaandam

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Enjoy a full day at sea at the beginning of your phenomenal journey. Relax and absorb the majestic scenery as your ship cruises past dramatic rocky headlands and glides over the frigid waters of the Inside Passage. You also have plenty of time to explore the facilities of your cruise ship and perhaps relax in one of the onboard public areas.

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Today your journey brings you to Alaska’s capital, Juneau. There is time to explore the region’s glacial terrain and gold rush history or perhaps choose to make your way to the town and explore the rustic shops located here. You may also like to experience an exhilarating dog sled ride over a glacier or try one of the other activities available to you. These include sampling delicious salmon baked over a fire or even trying your hand at panning for gold in this former gold rush town (own expense).

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This morning, you’ll dock at the port of Skagway, which is located at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. Skagway was once a frontier town and gateway to the Klondike and still celebrates its gold rush past to this day. You will find a variety of stores and saloons in town that capture the excitement and history of the gold rush days. Here, you will also have the opportunity to learn more about gold prospecting or to view some of the fascinating local wildlife on a tour (own expense).

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Wake up to the breathtaking sight of Glacier Bay National Park this morning, with its formidable rivers of ice, wild coastline and sheltered fjords. As you cruise through the national park, it is easy to see why the area has received World Heritage status. Today, you’ll gain a more detailed insight into the unique nature of this national park as local rangers join you on board to explain the geological wonders and diverse wildlife found in this remarkable region.

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Arrive in Ketchikan, regarded as the salmon capital of the world. Enjoy free time here to relax and explore the town at your leisure Alternatively, perhaps join a walking tour of the town or learn about the history of Tlingit culture during a visit to Saxman Native Village (own expense).

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Today marks your final day aboard your premium Holland America Line cruise ship. You’ll spend the day cruising south through the Inside Passage and its magnificent landscapes and towering glaciers. There is time to relax on board and enjoy the premium facilities of your ship while you take in the incredible views. This evening, savour a final dinner on board.

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After breakfast aboard your cruise ship this morning, disembark in Vancouver for your airport transfer and onward flight.

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