Canadian Winter Indulgence

8 Nights/ 9 Days

Enjoy winter in the Canadian Rockies in true style. Every detail of this Canadian Gold Collection winter vacation has been designed to provide the highest possible level of service.

Detailed Itinerary - Eastbound

Day 1 Vancouver Arrival
You will be met on arrival at Vancouver International Airport and transferred to downtown Vancouver by limousine. Spend the rest of the day exploring this scenic city on your own. Overnight in a Courtyard Suite at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

Day 2 Vancouver to Kamloops, GoldLeaf Service
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops while enjoying the added comforts and amenities of GoldLeaf Service. View the spectacular winter scenery through GoldLeaf Dome windows as you pass through the fertile Fraser Valley and the Fraser Canyon. One of the Canyon’s true highlights is Hell’s Gate where you will watch water torrent past the Canyon’s walls at its narrowest point. Upon leaving the Fraser Canyon, the train will follow the Thompson River to the city of Kamloops. Breakfast and lunch are served onboard in the GoldLeaf Dining Room. Dinner is included this evening either at your Kamloops hotel.

Day 3 Kamloops to Banff, GoldLeaf Service
Continue your journey eastward onboard the Rocky Mountaineer to the Canadian Rockies and the mountain resort of Banff. Travel alongside Shuswap Lake and pass Craigellachie where the “last spike” was driven completing the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885 before reaching Rogers Pass, with it’s tunnels, glistening glaciers, and snow capped mountains. Before crossing over the Continental Divide into Banff National Park, you will travel through the unique Spiral Tunnels in Yoho National Park, a remarkable engineering achievement. As we travel through the five mountain regions the magic of the Canadian winter abounds! Overnight in a Junior Suite at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.

Day 4 Banff
Today is at your leisure to explore Banff or simply experience the delights of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. You have a credit of C$300 per person towards Fairmont on-site facilities including the world-renowned Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Banff Springs. Overnight at the Banff Springs Hotel.

Day 5 Banff
Another day to enjoy the winter delights of this spa resort nestled in the Rocky Mountains. Visit the Upper Hot Springs, the Banff Gondola or the Cave and Basin Centre, enjoy the shops, cafes and restaurants of the townsite, or simply enjoy a day at the hotel. Overnight at the Banff Springs Hotel.

Day 6 Banff and Lake Louise
Your driver will meet you this morning in the lobby of the Banff Springs Hotel for a half-day tour of the Banff region in a private vehicle, concluding at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Your driver will offer suggestions of places to visit, including Hole-in-the Wall, Johnston Canyon, and Castle Mountain. On arrival at Lake Louise check in to the your and enjoy the rest of the day. Overnight in a Deluxe Lakeside Room at Chateau Lake Louise.

Day 7 Lake Louise
At leisure to explore the beautiful shores of Lake Louise, or relax in the warm comfort of the hotel. Fairmont hotel credits can be used towards any of the facilities at the Chateau, including restaurants, sleigh-rides, skating, interpretive stargazing, or relaxing in the Escape Salon. Overnight at Chateau Lake Louise.

Day 8 Lake Louise
Another day to enjoy your beautiful mountain surrounds. Inquire with the concierge for details and to book your activities, or simply take a stroll by the lake and then return to the warm comfort of the hotel. Overnight at Chateau Lake Louise.

Day 9 Lake Louise to Calgary
After breakfast you are transferred by private vehicle to Calgary Airport. Your rail tour ends on arrival.

2005 Package Tour Start

2005 Eastbound Departures Saturday, Sunday Dec 18, 26 2005 Westbound Departures Wednesday, Thursday Dec 15, 23

Package Prices 2005

GoldLeaf Service Prices are one way, per person - USD$ DELUXE Hotels Double Single Dec 18 and Dec 19 $4,219 $6,359 Dec 26 and Dec 27 $4,699 $7,359 Prices do not include G.S.T.