Railroading in the Canadian Rockies - AUGUST 10 - 19, 2020 - with host AMY UNRAU, Holiday Vacations
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Railroading in the
Canadian Rockies
AUGUST 10 - 19, 2020
with host AMY UNRAU,
©VIA Rail Canada
WDAY Anchor, Producer & Reporter
Banff National Park water on three sides and nestled YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES
alongside the Coast Mountain Range, • All airfare, taxes & fuel surcharges
this vibrant city is the largest in British
• Guaranteed prices & low deposit
Columbia. We find our adventurous
side on a walk across the breathtaking • Holiday Vacations Tour Director
Capilano Suspension Bridge. After, & local guides
we check-in to our accommodations • Motorcoach and professional driver
for the night. B,D • Rail transportation
• Baggage handling at hotels
DAY 7: T HE BUTCH A RT
AMY UNRAU GA R DENS®
• $100 travel voucher for a future tour
This morning we board a ferry for
Amy Unrau is an award winning anchor, 12 Excellent Meals Featuring
Vancouver Island. We visit The
producer, and reporter for WDAY.
Butchart Gardens ®, one of the most • WDAY Welcome Lunch at Sky 360
She currently anchors the 4 and 5 p.m.
acclaimed horticultural exhibitions Calgary Tower
newscasts. She became a member
in the world. Stroll along pathways • Lunch at the Fairmont Banff Springs hotel
of the WDAY team in 2014 as a
through wonderfully landscaped • Lunch at The Butchart Gardens ®
weekend anchor and reporter.
theme gardens and enjoy the
• Lunch at the Fairmont Empress hotel
seasonal floral displays. See the
Railroading in the Canadian Rockies
Amy is a 2011 graduate of the University • Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner in
of North Dakota in Grand Forks where Ross Fountains play its pattern of
water displays every four minutes. Seattle
she studied communication. Television
A delightful lunch is included at the B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner
seems to be her family’s business,
gardens. Later, we arrive in enchanting
because she is married to former
WDAY sports anchor and current AUGUST 10 - 19, 2020 Additional dates may be available Victoria, the provincial capital of
British Columbia for two relaxing
All Accommodations Featuring
Midco Sports Network producer and • 1 night at the Hilton Garden Inn
nights. Shops, cafes and interesting
reporter Jody Norstedt. The two met in Enjoy the splendor of the Canadian Rockies with one of its many lakes nestled among the
attractions are just a stroll away. L
Calgary Downtown
2009 when they both worked at WDAZ. mountains. At the Columbia Icefield, • 2 nights at the Elk & Avenue Hotel in Banff
night on VIA Rail’s Canadian Train. we board a giant Glacier Explorer that
Amy is a midwesterner through and carries us onto Athabasca Glacier. DAY 8: V ICTOR I A • 1 night in Jasper at the Whistler’s Inn
DAY 1: F LY TO C A LGA RY DAY 3: B A NFF A local guide joins us to tour Victoria, • 1 night aboard VIA Rail’s historic
through. She grew up in Hallock, Minne- We stay in Jasper this evening. L
Upon arrival we check-in to our Begin the day with a retired Royal known for its British atmosphere. Canadian train
sota, enjoys frequent hotdish/crockpot
meals and loves summertime evening accommodations in Calgary. Canadian Mounted Police meet and DAY 5: R IDE THE R A ILS The city began as an outpost for • 1 night at the Pacific Gateway Hotel
walks. She is also a proud new mom greet to hear stories and learn about This morning we board VIA Rail’s the Hudson Bay Company in 1843. in Vancouver
of her one-year-old, Harrison. DAY 2: D ISCOV ER C A LGA RY the iconic Mountie uniform followed historic Canadian train and begin We view historic sites including the • 2 nights in Victoria
In the morning, we spend time learning by a panoramic tour of the Banff area. our journey to Vancouver in their Parliament Building on the lovely • 1 night in Seattle
Canada is somewhat a home away from about this spectacular city just east Take in breathtaking views during Sleeper Plus cars. Enjoy top-notch Inner Harbor. Beautiful flower beds
home for Amy. Much of her family is of the Rocky Mountains. After enjoying lunch at the historic and grand service and unforgettable experiences and gardens reflect the area’s passion
for gardening. A spectacular lunch Attractions & Highlights
Canadian, and she’s the only one of the highlights of Calgary, relax and Fairmont Banff Springs hotel. The onboard as you roll past the beautiful
savor lunch at Sky 360 atop the is prepared for us at the elegant • Calgary guided tour
her sisters who wasn’t born there. Join afternoon is ours to explore this landscapes. Savor expertly prepared
Amy and WDAY viewers on this trip Calgary Tower, almost 630 feet above meals in the dining car. L,D Fairmont Empress hotel. We have • Glenbow Museum
unique mountain town. B,L
through the beautiful Canadian Rockies! downtown. Following lunch, we visit the afternoon at leisure to browse in • Banff & Jasper National Parks
Glenbow Museum whose exhibits DAY 4: C OLUMBI A ICEFIELD DAY 6: VA NCOU V ER the delightful shops or to visit local • Mountie Meet & Greet presented by
showcase Western Canadian history, Breathtaking scenery borders our Enjoy an included breakfast on the attractions. L Banff Lake Louise Tourism
art and culture. We journey through route today along the Icefields train this morning as you awaken. • Columbia Icefield Glacier
the foothills and up into the mountains Parkway. This beautiful area is We arrive in Vancouver and take time DAY 9: FERRY TO WASHINGTON Experience Tour ™
to Banff for two relaxing evenings. B,L famous for the glacial blue waters to explore the city. Surrounded by This morning we depart Victoria by ferry
and cross the Strait of Juan de Fuca • Capilano Suspension Bridge
Calgary Victoria and international border to Washington. • Two scenic ferry rides
We drive along the Olympic Peninsula • The Butchart Gardens ®
ANA
DA before arriving in Seattle. Tonight we • Victoria guided tour
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BRITISH 1 Jasper A LBERTA enjoy a Holiday Vacations Farewell
COLUMBIA Dinner at the hotel. D
VA NC OU V E R
Columbia Icefield Price Per Person
ISLAND
DAY 10: FLY HOME ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED!
Vancouver 1 1
Bid farewell as we depart for the airport. Double..............$5,899 per person
Victoria 2 2 Banff We will long remember our incredible Single................ $6,799 per person
1 Calgary adventure through the Canadian A valid U.S. passport is required for all U.S.
Flights citizens. Passport cards and enhanced
Rockies and western Canada. driver’s licenses are NOT acceptable.
Motorcoach
Ferry Highest Elevation: 6,850 feet Deposit: $200 per person
1 Seattle VIA Rail Train Guaranteed Price: Your price is
guaranteed upon receipt of your deposit.
WA 1 2 3 # of Overnights LE I SU R ELY
AC T I V I T Y L E V E L Final Payment: May 7, 2020
Refer to General Information for details continued
Full refund 96 days prior to departureon back
Tour Highlights
Breathtaking Landscapes, Historic Train Adventure & Magnificent Beauty
Columbia Icefield Glacier
Experience Tour™
Ride onto the surface of the famous
Athabasca Glacier on a thrilling Ice
Explorer all-terrain vehicle. Enjoy
up-close views as our driver-guide
Courtesy of Glacier Adventure
shares the history of the icefields
and their environmental impact.
Then, step out onto the ice and take
in the icefield’s breathtaking beauty.
VIA Rail’s historic
Canadian train
VIA Rail’s Sleeper Plus class gives
you the full experience: private
cabins, delicious meals and
impeccable service. Sit back,
relax and ride the rails as Canada’s
dramatic landscapes unfold.
©VIA Rail Canada
The Butchart Gardens®
In 1904, Robert Butchart developed
a quarry on Vancouver Island. As the
limestone deposits were exhausted,
his wife, Jennie, transformed the empty
quarry into something of beauty; it
blossomed into the Sunken Garden.
Between 1906 and 1929, the Japanese,
Italian, and beautiful Rose Gardens
were completed. Each year over 900
varieties bloom and over a million
people visit to view the spectacle.
Book today! A deposit of only $200 per person confirms your reservation!
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VIA Rail’s Historic Canadian Train
Experience breathtaking vistas with Holiday’s relaxing & carefree railroading adventure.
Relax and experience adventure aboard the historic Via Rail Canadian train. With our Sleeper Plus accommodations,
solo travelers enjoy a Cabin for One featuring a sofa chair by day/bed by night and access to nearby restroom &
shower facilities. Double travelers enjoy a Cabin for Two featuring two chairs during the day/upper & lower beds at
night and private washroom. All Sleeper Plus guests enjoy included gourmet meals in the dining car.
Cabin for One Cabin for Two
Dimensions: 6’ 5” x 7’ 5” Dimensions: 7’ 3” x 5’ (excluding washroom)
Berth: 5’11” x 2’ 6” Berths: 5’11” x 2’ 6”
©VIA Rail Canada
For more information call or visit
800-826-2266
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Explore the Canadian Rockies
Feel the sublime beauty of Banff and Jasper National Parks and visit must-see attractions
in British Columbia. Join us for breathtaking turquoise blue lakes, waterfalls, and mountain
landscapes on a Holiday Vacations getaway to the Canadian Rockies. Tour the Banff area, get to
know a retired Mountie, and take the scenic Icefields Parkway to Jasper. En route we will take a
stroll atop an actual glacier! Crossing the Rockies by rail is a once-in-a-lifetime delight as we are
surrounded by stunning views all day long. Get acquainted with Vancouver and Victoria, walk among
the treetops at the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, and wander through extraordinary
floral displays at The Butchart Gardens™.
Courtesy of Black Ball Ferry Line
Courtesy of Capilano Suspension Bridge
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