Canadian Rockies Cruisetour #5C

This itinerary starts BEFORE the accompanying cruise itinerary.

Upon arrival at Calgary International Airport you will be transferred to your Calgary hotel. The rest of the day is free for sightseeing in the Stampede City. Admission to the Calgary Tower with views of the city and the majestic Rocky Mountains is included. Overnight in Calgary at the Fairmont Palliser.

In the morning you will board a motor coach from Calgary for your journey to Banff. Highlights in Banff included a trip to the top of Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola. Views of Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos will entertain your senses along the way. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Banff on your own such as golfing in the championship golf course or indulging in a relaxing massage in your hotel's top rated spa. Overnight at the Fairmont Banff Springs.

Travel from Banff in comfort in your motor coach and head for Jasper. Enroute you will travel on Icefields Parkway. Included in your journey is an Ice Explorer excursion at the Columbia Icefield located on the boundary of Banff and Jasper National Parks. Explore one of the largest accumulations of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle feeding eight glaciers including the Athabasca, Dome and Stutfield Glaciers. Upon arrival into Jasper you will check into your Jasper accommodations for a relaxing nights' stay. Overnight at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

The morning will be yours to enjoy leisurely in the wilderness of Jasper. Mid afternoon you will depart Jasper onboard VIA Rail's Canadian and relax in your private cabin or enjoy the domed car as you begin your journey Westward to Vancouver. Spend the day surrounded by dramatic scenery as you travel through Jasper National Park and climb over Yellowhead Pass. Follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Cariboo and Monashee mountains, and climb near the high peaks of the Continental Divide. Highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies and Pyramid Falls. Enjoy dinner in the dining car and a restful night onboard in your private cabin. Overnight onboard VIA Rail's Canadian. Dinner included.

Awake to breakfast onboard your railcar as you arrive into the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver. Mid-morning you will transfer from the rail depot to the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. In the afternoon enjoy a Vancouver City Tour including views of Lion's Gate Bridge, historic Gastown, Stanley Park, Granville Island and much more. In addition admission to the Lookout Tower and Harbour Centre is included. The evening is yours to experience one of Vancouver's many wonderful restaurants or take in a bit of sightseeing. Overnight at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Breakfast included.

Today's adventure will take you to Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia. The morning begins with a transfer through the Fraser River delta, to Tsawwassen, to board a B.C. Ferry for your journey through the Gulf islands to Vancouver Island. Upon arrival at the ferry terminal you will then travel to the world renowned Butchart Gardens. Meander through this botanical showcase famous for its colorful and authentic series of formal gardens. Your sightseeing tour of Victoria continues and includes the University of Victoria, Royal Victorian Yacht Club, Beacon Hill Park and the attractions of the Inner Harbour. The remainder of the evening can be spent relaxing in your hotel or taking in the sites and dining on your own. Overnight in Victoria at the Fairmont Empress.

Enjoy a leisurely morning before returning by B.C. Ferry to Vancouver and joining the Celebrity Millennium to begin your cruise adventure.