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EASTBOUND JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS Vancouver | Rocky Mountaineer | Jasper | Lake Louise | Banff Discover Western Canada and enjoy an iconic rail journey through the Rocky Mountains; this epic holiday will be hard to forget. Vancouver It’s as if Vancouver was designed with travel in mind; here, you can escape to the country, yet you’ll never be far from the urban streets of downtown. With the purest city air, a cosmopolitan vibe and friendly welcome, Vancouver has it all. Venture to Granville Island, a foodie paradise with more than 70 eateries and Canada’s first micro brewery. Head north to hop on the Skyride to travel 1,600 metres up Grouse Mountain, where the views are spectacular. Leave Vancouver and enjoy a journey on the iconic Rocky Mountaineer (see page 124) to Jasper. Jasper, Lake Louise & Banff Explore Jasper National Park; hike across one of the many trails, hire bikes, experience white-water rafting, or take in the spectacular views from the Jasper Skytram. Perhaps add a guided walking tour to search for elk, mountain goats, coyotes, and moose. The journey from Jasper to Banff National Park takes around three and a half hours. Just over an hour from Jasper is the Columbia Icefields Discovery Centre. Visit the glass-bottomed Glacier Skywalk or board an

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Essentials Duration: 10 days, 9 nights Must see : • Take the Skyride up Grouse Mountain, the peak of Vancouver • Walk over the Capilano Suspension Bridge, suspended across the Capilano River for spectacular views of the rainforest • Journey through the Rockies on the iconic Rocky Mountaineer • Explore the Columbia Icefields ancient Athabasca Glacier, on one of the most famous mountain drives, the Icefield Parkway • Unwind at the Upper Banff Hot Springs • Wander down Banff Avenue and discover boutiques, restaurants and bars, with mountain peaks visible from every angle Includes: • 3 nights Vancouver • 2 days on board Rocky Mountaineer and 1 night in Kamloops • 2 nights Jasper • 1 night Lake Louise • 2 night Banff • Sightseeing tour from Jasper to Lake Louise including a picnic lunch • Shared transfer Banff to Calgary Airport • Return international flights

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Ice Explorer all-terrain vehicle to the Athabasca Glacier, where you can walk on, feel and drink from the glacier. Bow Lake, one of the largest in Banff National Park, is a great spot to stop for a short stroll or picnic. Then, it’s just a 30-minute journey to Lake Louise. With vivid turquoise waters and soaring peaks encircling the lake, Lake Louise has a stunning mountain setting. Soak in the views from the shore as bright red canoes float on the glacial waters. Explore with a lakeshore trail along the water, pausing to take in a tall waterfall and fearless rock climbers. Glacial creeks converge at the far end of the lake, and every shade of blue imaginable melds together just beyond the shoreline. A visit to Banff is all about the great outdoors, with hiking trails, outdoor activities and wildlife watching opportunities. Catch the Banff Norquay Sightseeing Gondola to the summit of Mount Norquay, where the viewing platforms boast wonderful views of Bow Valley. After a long hike, be sure to unwind at the Upper Banff Hot Springs.

This itinerary can be enjoyed as a self-drive or escorted tour. Speak to your Travel Specialist about creating your bespoke holiday.

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