July 16-29, 2010
14 Day Tour
What a tour. Imagine being able to see the Canadian Rockies with all of its breathtaking scenery. There’s no such thing as a dull moment. Every mile, every valley, and every mountain top is different and all has it’s own captured beauty.
Day 1 Cornwall-Calgary Alberta Our journey begins with a flight that takes us across this wonderful country of ours to the city of Calgary.
Day 2 Calgary Our day starts off with a tour of this great western city. The afternoon will be free for you to attend the Stampede if you wish. This evening we’re going to attend the World Famous Chuck Wagon Races at the Calgary Stampede. You’ll thrill to the excitement of the races and then to top it all off, the stage show ends with fireworks and a blaze of colour. (B)
Day 3 Calgary-Banff There is no other view that will thrill you more, as we make our way across a small part of the prairies, as if out of nowhere, your first real view of the Canadian Rockies appears and it will linger in your mind forever. Our home for the next three nights will be in the village of Banff, a community nestled in the very heart of the Rockies. (B)
Day 4 Bow Valley Parkway, The Columbia Ice fields, and the Jasper Parkway will be our travel area today. Nowhere in all of North America will you ever come across scenery like you will see today. You’ll visit Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Sunwapta Pass, Peyto Lake and Bow Glacier, plus take a ride on the special snow cruiser across part of the ice fields. (B)
Day 5 It is a relaxing day today. This morning we’ll do a tour of the Banff area and give you the afternoon to explore this fascinating village on your own. (B)
Day 6 Banff-Kelowna British Columbia It’s another great day. We head north along the Parkway, catching those spectacular views once more, then west into the frontier of B.C. visiting Emerald Lake, Kicking Horse Pass and Yoho National Park. Our lunch stop today is going to be at the summit of Glacier National Park at Rogers Pass. Our home tonight is in the lush Okanagan Valley, the fruit capital of B.C. (B)
Day 7 Kelowna-Victoria British Columbia Its across the top of the mountains today as we make our way from the Okanagan Valley to Hope B.C. via way of the Coquihalla Toll
Highway which takes us over the top of the costal range to Hope. We’ll drive across the delta to Tsawwassen for our ferry to Swartz Bay by way of the Georgia Strait and through part of the Gulf Islands. Our hotel for the next two days will be in Victoria within walking distance of the harbor. (B)
Day 8 Butchart Gardens is one of the most talked about gardens of the world, and we will start our day with a visit. This afternoon we will visit the Mile “0” Monument at the beginning of the Trans Canada Highway. The rest of the afternoon will be free to give you lots of time to explore this wonderful city. Perhaps have High Tea at The Fairmont Empress Hotel.
Day 9 Victoria-Vancouver Our morning sailing brings us back onto the main land and the city of Vancouver for our two night stay. This afternoon our step on guide will give us an overview of this great city, visiting such places as China Town, Stanley Park, Gas Town and other sights.
Day 10 Free Day
Day 11 Vancouver-Kamloops Our lunch stop today will be at what is known as Hells Gate, an impressive spot located on the Fraser River. Our journey takes us along the Fraser and Thompson River, through part of what is classified as the desert region of B.C.
Day 12 Kamloops-Hinton Our journey this morning takes us on the Yellow Head Highway, with the opportunity of traveling on another of the mountain passes as we make our way across the Columbia Mountain Range. Mt. Robson, the highest of the Rockies, and Mt. Terry Fox are but two of the major mountains that you will be viewing. We’ll visit Jasper, giving you the chance to experience this mountain community as well. (B)
Day 13 Hinton-Edmonton A half day drive places us in the capital city of this oil rich prairie province. Our hotel overlooks the North Saskatchewan River. A visit to (you guessed it) the West Edmonton Mall, will give you lots of time to explore what is classified as Canada’s largest mall. We’ll meet for a farewell dinner tonight. (D)
Day 14 Edmonton-Cornwall Our coach awaits us in Ottawa at the airport to transport us back to Cornwall, arriving approximately 8:00 p.m. (B)
Let us quote to you client comments from some of last year’s experiences:
” It was everything that we expected and more” , “ Simply unbelievable” and “Breathtaking “
Inclusions
• Air flights Ottawa-Calgary, Edmonton-Ottawa.
• Transportation to and from airports
• Deluxe highway motorcoach transportation
• 13 nights hotel accommodation
• Reserved seating Calgary Stampede
• Banff Gondola Lift (Sulphur Mountain)
• Snow Cruiser ride on Columbia Ice Fields
• Tram at Hell’s Gate
• 8 Breakfast
• Entrance Butchart Gardens
• Ferry Vancouver Island & Return
• Entrance fees Banff, Jasper National Parks
• City Tour Vancouver/Calgary
• Farewell Dinner
• Luggage handling
• Cancellation Insurance
• All taxes and gratuities on inclusions
• Jolly Tour Director
Cost per person
Single $4559
Double $3479
Triple $3169
Quad $3009
Deposit upon registration $700
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