2026 Brochure - Fly & Rail

DAY 9 After breakfast, we board our charter motorcoach and depart Port Hardy passing through lush forests, lakes and mountains to Parksville. As we head south, we will take a side trip to Beaver Cove and continuing on to Woss Camp where we will see the remains of this railroad which was the last logging railroad in North America to operate. After lunch, we continue to the famous Combs Market before reaching Parksville and checking in at the Bayside Oceanfront Resort which is right on the beach. (L) DAY 10 After breakfast, we will travel to the western side of Vancouver Island to Port Alberni passing through the Cathedral Grove of Cedar Trees, much like the Redwoods of California. In Port Alberni we will visit the Alberni Pacific Railway and tour the railway roundhouse and railyards where a variety of steam and diesel engines are maintained. Afterwards, you will have some time to explore downtown Port Alberni. (L) DAY 11 After breakfast, we head to near-by historic Ladysmith and visit the old Ladysmith Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Depot. After lunch, we visit the BC Forest Discovery Centre in the town of Duncan with trains operating around their 100-acre museum and time to explore their impressive collection. We continue south into Victoria and check-in at the Best Western Plus Inner Harbour Hotel. The rest of the afternoon and evening at your own leisure to explore colourful Victoria. (B) DAY 12 After breakfast at our hotel, we visit Heritage Acres and the famous Butchart Gardens National Historic Site of Canada. Afterwards, we will make a stop to visit the BC Aviation Museum where the famous Hawaii Mars bomber has just been added to the displays. We return to our hotel in Victoria for our “Farewell to Canada Dinner”. (B,D) DAY 13 After breakfast and hotel check-out, we return to Seattle and overnight at the Seattle Airport Hotel before flight back to UK the next day, Thursday 11 June. Those who joined in Vancouver will be escorted back to Vancouver for their return flight back to the UK the next day, Thursday 11 June. (B) This tour is operated by our friends at PTG Tours in conjunction with Railtrail.

Ground Only 13 Days from £4765 Friday 29 May 2026 Flight Inclusive 15 Days from £5695 Thursday 28 May 2026 HIGHLIGHTS ⭐ Butchart Gardens ⭐ 4 railway museums ⭐ Jasper National Park ⭐ City tour of Victoria ⭐ City tour of Vancouver ⭐ Grouse Mountain Tramway ⭐ Cruise down the Inside Passage ⭐ Icefields Parkway in the Rockies ⭐ Sleeper Plus on the Canadian

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DAY 5 Sunrise is shortly after 5:00am and we will be near Blue River, BC and, after departing here, the Canadian Rockies comes into view. Head up into the dome car and enjoy the spectacular show that will unwind as we continue our journey deeper into the Rockies. At Jasper, we transfer from the train to our charter motorcoach and head south on the famous Icefield Parkway. We will make several photo stops on the parkway including at the famous Columbia Icefields before continuing south to Saskatchewan River Crossing, checking-in to our hotel, and enjoying an evening at leisure. (B) DAY 6 After breakfast this morning, we return to Jasper with time to explore before departing onboard the Skeena passenger train. As the Skeena heads westbound out of Jasper we will retrace our route until we reach the junction with the Prince George line. We continue to follow the Fraser River for the next 184 miles all the way to Prince George crossing over the river on three large bridges as the tracks twist and turn through the dense forests and along the shores of several lakes following the Cariboo Mountains. On arrival in Prince George, we visit the Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum before transferring to the Courtyard Hotel. (B) DAY 7 After breakfast we return to the train station and reboard the westbound Skeena which snakes out of town as we follow the Nechako River to Fort Fraser. Our scenic journey passes beautiful lakes and follows the Bulkley River, crossing this river 12 times in our journey, to our destination of Prince Rupert. We transfer to the Pacific Inn hotel and relax for the evening. (B) DAY 8 This morning we transfer to the BC Ferry Terminal and set sail to Port Hardy. Our entire voyage through the Inside Passage is incredibly scenic with views of mountains, ocean, islands, and tons of wildlife such as whales, seals and eagles. You will enjoy the magnificent glacial fjords of the inside passage. Arrival in Port Hardy is scheduled for 11:50pm and we transfer to the Hotel Kwa’lilas. (B)

Also included in your Tour Fare: ⭐ 12/14 nights’ accommodation plus 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 3 evening meals ⭐ Services of experienced Tour Manager FARES FLIGHT INCLUSIVE 13 Days to Vancouver from Heathrow Airport £5,565 13 Days to Vancouver from Gatwick Airport £5,565 15 Days to Seattle from Heathrow Airport £5,695 15 Days from another UK Airport Price on Request

GROUND ONLY 13 Days Join & Leave at Vancouver 15 Days Join & Leave at Seattle ADDITIONAL Single Traveller Supplement 13 Day – Vancouver Single Traveller Supplement 15 Day – Seattle Deposit (Flight Inclusive)

£4,765

£5,045

£1,535

£1,775

TBC

Deposit (Ground Only)

£750

HOTELS Lonsdale Quay Hotel, Vancouver Marriott Courtyard, Prince George Kwa’lilas Hotel, Port Hardy BW Plus Inner Harbour, Victoria

Crossing Resort, Alberta Pacific Inn, Prince Rupert Bayside Resort, Parksville

For further information and to book your place... Visit: www.railtrail.co.uk Call: 01538 382323 Email: enquiry@railtrail.co.uk

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