Railtrai E-Brochure Annual 2025

NEW TOUR

GROUND ONLY

BY AIR

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Parliament Building,Victoria

DAY 7 Friday 28th March The scenery changes dramatically today as we travel towards Edmonton across the wide-open Prairies of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta past rolling grassland, farms, woods, and fields.We cross the 845m long FabyanTrestle Bridge over the Battle River arriving in Edmonton in the evening where the downtown skyscrapers can be seen glittering in the distance. (B,L,D) DAY 8 Saturday 29th March Today, we race towards the Rocky Mountains through an avenue of fir trees as we approach Jasper along the stunning Athabasca River. The beautiful scenery continues around every bend, passing the imposing Mount Robson, slowing for the striking Pyramid Falls, crossing the North Thompson River, and following the Fraser River Canyon to Vancouver. (B,L,D) DAY 9 Sunday 30th March We arrive in Vancouver in the morning and join our guided coach tour of the highlights of this modern city visiting the vibrant Granville Island and Stanley Park, Vancouver’s largest urban park with 400 hectares of natural West Coast rainforest. Afterwards, we transfer to the Waterfront for the next three nights and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure. (B) DAY 10 Monday 31st March After breakfast this morning, we travel by coach and scenic ferry through the islands to colonial Victoria on Vancouver Island where we enjoy a guided tour of the city including the Inner Harbour, Craigdorrach Castle, and Fisherman’s Wharf.We enjoy free time to venture further and explore the waterfront and market before returning to Vancouver. (B)

CN Tower,Toronto

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13 DAYS 12 DAYS BY AIR GROUND ONLY OR

DAY 11 Tuesday 1st April Today, we enjoy a full day at leisure in Vancouver with our included day pass covering the Skyrail system, ferries to North Vancouver, and buses. Why not ride the Grouse Mountain Cableway, walk the Capilano Suspension Bridge, visit New Westminster Market, or discover the fishing village of Steveston. (B) DAY 12 – Ground Only Ends Here Wednesday 2nd April After our fantastic Railtrail adventure, we transfer to Vancouver International Airport for our British Airways flight to London.Those on our Ground Only package will make their way independently to the airport for their chosen flights home. (B) DAY 13 Thursday 3rd April We land in the afternoon at London Heathrow Airport. HOTELS

DEPARTS Saturday 22 March 2025 (Flight Inclusive) Saturday 22 March 2025 (Ground Only)

FARES From London Heathrow Airport: Standard Economy seats on British Airways Upgraded flight seats on British Airways Ex Montréal/Vancouver (Ground Only Fare) Single Traveller Supplement 11 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 4 evening meals and 6 lunches Return flights from London Heathrow to Canada with British Airways All train rides, transfers, excursions & admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager £7999 Price on Request £6999 £1250 ACTIVITY LEVEL

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montréal Ideally located in downtown Montréal, the luxurious Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth offers bright and dynamic interiors, fantastic dining options, a refreshing spa, and an indoor pool.The contemporary bedrooms provide a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, ironing facilities, flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. Fairmont Royal York,Toronto Standing in the heart of downtown Toronto, the stylish and historic Royal York offers an incredible reception area which has featured in many films, several restaurants serving seasonally inspired dishes, and an indoor pool.The sophisticated bedrooms provide a private bathroom with a bathrobe, a hairdryer, ironing facilities, flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. The Canadian,VIA Rail On board the iconic train travelling from Toronto to Vancouver,The Canadian offers an unforgettable journey with spectacular views, access to lounge and scenic dome cars, on board activities including wine tastings, and delicious, freshly cooked meals served inside the dining car.The cabins provide comfortable chairs that are replaced with upper and lower beds in the evening (note, passengers will need to step up into the upper beds). A private restroom is located within the cabin with a toilet, sink, and mirror and access to the shower room located at the end of the car is included with towels, pillows, sheets, and blankets also provided. Fairmont Waterfront,Vancouver Superbly located on the waterfront overlooking the Vancouver harbour, the elegant Waterfront offers breathtaking views of the North Shore Mountains, a vibrant restaurant and bar, and a heated outdoor pool.The stylish bedrooms provide a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, floor-to-ceiling windows with fantastic views, ironing facilities, a flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Montreal

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