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Canadian Railroad Adventure - Page & Moy Train Holiday

months available

May, September, October

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Description

The Canadian Railroad Adventure with Page & Moy.  14 days from £2172.  Cross the heartlands of Canada on this epic journey. Starting in Vancouver, we enjoy two days aboard the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer as we travel to Jasper. Then it’s all aboard VIA Rail’s legendary Canadian Train for our journey across the country in luxurious first class comfort.

You can’t help but be amazed by the diverse landscapes of rugged river valleys, prairies and the breathtaking Rocky Mountains that we pass through on this superb tour, which combines magnificent wildlife and unspoilt mountain scenery with vibrant, stunning cities.

Further Info: Tel: 0845 358 2639 | Visit the Page & Moy Website

Highlights
 - Take an epic journey aboard the famous Rocky Mountaineer
 - See Niagara Falls and the fabulous Butchart Gardens in Victoria

Included excursions
 - Vancouver
 - Jasper
 - Toronto
 - Niagara Falls

Optional excursion
 - Victoria

Meal arrangements
3 nights full board on The Canadian and 9 nights room only, plus 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches on board the Rocky Mountaineer

Also included
 - The services of an experienced Page & Moy Tour Manager
 - Hotel porterage
 - Gratuities on board the trains

Your Accommodation

VANCOUVER
Sandman Suites on Davie (3-star), 3 nights room only.
Situated close to Stanley Park, the hotel offers fully furnished suites and Maxie’s grill restaurant, spa and seasonal outdoor pool.

KAMLOOPS
Thompson Hotel or similar, 1 night room only.
These hotels offer a good standard of accommodation and feature a restaurant and bar.

JASPER
The Amethyst Lodge (3-star), 3 nights room only.
Located close to the centre of Jasper, this picturesque lodge offers a welcoming restaurant, bar/lounge and two outdoor hot tubs. All guest rooms feature two double beds, air-conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, hairdrier and complimentary coffee.

TORONTO
Delta Chelsea (4-star) or similar, 2 nights room only.
Ideally located in the centre of Toronto, facilities at this hotel include a swimming pool, gym, bar, six resturants, a shop and whirlpool.

The Trains
Rocky Mountaineer – Vancouver to Jasper
You travel during the day on this privately owned train and stay overnight in Kamloops, enjoying ‘Redleaf’ service with assigned seating and meals served at your seat. Why not treat yourself to the ‘Goldleaf’ service, available at a £459 per person supplement? You’ll have assigned seating in the upper-deck ‘Goldleaf’ Dome Coach, where you can enjoy stunning views from the panoramic windows. Early booking is highly recommended.

The Canadian – Jasper to Toronto
Make this epic journey aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian, enjoying ‘Silver & Blue’ first class service with overnight accommodation in a comfortable ‘section’ – two coach-style seats convert to upper and lower berths with a heavy duty curtain for privacy. Washrooms are located at the end of each carriage. Private double bedrooms and single bedrooms are available on request – early booking is highly recommended.

Your Itinerary
DAY 1 UK/Vancouver

We fly to Vancouver and transfer to our hotel for a three-night stay.

DAY 2 Vancouver
Poised between mountains and ocean, Vancouver enjoys one of the most beautiful settings in the world. Experience the city’s captivating vibrancy on today’s included tour, when we see the Victorian streets of Gastown, exotic Chinatown, the beautiful gardens of Stanley Park with its famous totem poles and the magnificent harbour.

DAY 3 Victoria
Today we offer an optional excursion by ferry across to Vancouver Island to visit Victoria, the attractive capital of British Columbia. We visit the marvellous Butchart Gardens, Parliament building and the fabled Empress Hotel.

DAY 4 Rocky Mountaineer Train – Vancouver to Kamloops
We board the iconic Rocky Mountaineer train today for the start of our spectacular two-day journey to Jasper. We travel through the meadows of the Fraser River Valley, cross over the Coastal Mountains and continue along Fraser Canyon, from where we can peer down into the raging maelstrom of Hell’s Gate. Our journey continues eastwards along the Thompson River to Kamloops, where we disembark the train for an overnight stay.

DAY 5 Rocky Mountaineer Train – Kamloops to Jasper
We re-board the Rocky Mountaineer this morning for the second part of our spectacular journey, travelling along the North Thompson River and crossing it several times. The train forges its way through the grandeur of the Rockies and past the snow-capped peaks of the Monashee Mountains en route to Jasper, where we stay for two nights. As we pull into Jasper, keep an eye out for majestic Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies.

DAYS 6 & 7 Jasper
Enjoy an introductory tour of Jasper and take in the jewel-like Pyramid and Patricia Lakes and the deep limestone gorge of Maligne Canyon on this morning’s included tour, before a free afternoon to explore at your leisure. There are a wealth of optional excursions for you to choose from, including a nature walk, a gentle float trip on the Athabasca River and a relaxing soak in the Miette Hot Springs.

DAYS 8 – 10 The Canadian Train
Enjoy a free morning in Jasper before boarding The Canadian train for the start of your epic three-night journey across the heartlands of Canada. Enjoy full board accommodation in ‘Silver & Blue’ first class and wonderful service as you travel through Saskatchewan, a rugged state of boundless prairies, forests and wild rivers. Continue eastwards through the central plains of Manitoba, stopping in the important trading post of Winnipeg. The last leg of the journey brings you to the lakelands of northern Ontario. There really is no better way to get a sense of the vast scale of Canada.

DAY 11 Toronto
This morning ‘The Canadian’ pulls into the cosmopolitan city of Toronto, where we stay for the next two nights. Toronto is a bright, modern city set on the shores of Lake Ontario. We include a sightseeing tour of the city where we see the Rogers Centre, formerly known as the Skydome, the Eaton Centre, the theatre district and the Royal Ontario Museum. You will also have the opportunity to take a trip up to the top of the famous CN Tower. There will be free time for lunch and a spot of shopping this afternoon.

DAY 12 Niagara Falls
Enjoy a full-day included excursion to the impressive Niagara Falls today. Gaze at the twin falls creating a curtain of spray and a rumble like thunder, and (May – October, weather permitting) sail on the Maid of the Mist right into the basin beneath the Horseshoe Falls. We also travel through this pretty wine-producing region, famed for its ice wine, and stop at the delightful town of Niagara, situated by the lake.

DAY 13 Toronto/UK
We transfer to the airport for our return flight to the UK.

DAY 14 UK
Arrive in the UK.

Dates, Prices & Departure
holiday ref:EPUCTR
22/05/10  £2172  
18/09/10  £2662  
09/10/10  £2472  

Payment
Please note, as payment has to be made in advance to our train suppliers, the balance for this holiday will be required no later than ten weeks prior to departure and not eight weeks as detailed in our booking conditions.

Surcharges
The price of fuel has risen dramatically over the past months in line with oil prices. As a result many airlines and cruise lines have imposed additional fuel charges. In common with other businesses our prices now include an additional charge for all new bookings which has been introduced to cover these costs.

Supplements
 - Single rooms in hotels from £430
 - Private double bedrooms and single bedrooms on The Canadian from £260 - Please note: Private double bedrooms for sole occupancy are available on request
 - Upgrade to Goldleaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer £459
 - Holiday Insurance

Travel Information
British Airways between Heathrow and Vancouver;
departs 1835h / return arrival from Toronto at 0655h.
All timings are approximate and may be subject to variation

Connecting Flights to London
If it’s not possible to fly direct to your destination, usually you will have the option of taking a connecting flight to Heathrow or Gatwick from as little as £35 per person return on worldwide holidays or £69 per person return on European holidays. Fly from Aberdeen, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Jersey, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle or Newquay. On many occasions you will be able to check your luggage through to your final destination.

About Page & Moy
It is difficult to go back to 1961 and imagine the early days of Page & Moy some 45 years ago when 23 people travelled to the Le Mans 24 hour motor race! Since then the Company has gone from strength to strength but our objectives remain unchanged – to provide quality, innovative holidays and a service that is second to none.

Further Info: Tel: 0845 358 2639 | Visit the Page & Moy Website

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