Vancouver to Toronto by Rail

Make your way to the train station and board Rocky Mountaineer for a scenic rail journey to Banff, stopping en route in Kamloops. On board, travel in the glass-domed SilverLeaf carriage. Depart Vancouver, travel through the farming region of Fraser valley and pass through Rainbow canyon with its cliffs striped with pinks, greens and greys. Follow the Thompson river and arrive in Kamloops, where you will transfer to your hotel* for 1 night. (L)

Continue your journey to Banff on board the Rocky Mountaineer. Pass through the Spiral Tunnels in Yoho National Park and Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park. Arrive in Banff and stay 2 nights at Banff Caribou Lodge, located in the centre of this alpine town. (B, L)

This morning, join a shared tour of Banff, including visits to the Hoodoos rock formations, a gondola ride to Sulphur Mountain and the Tunnel Mountain Drive for panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Afternoon at leisure. (N)

Travel by coach to the turquoise waters of Lake Louise, passing the scenic Bow valley en route. On arrival in Lake Louise, stay overnight at Lake Louise Inn. (N)

Travel by coach along one of North America's most scenic highways – the Icefields Parkway. En route to Jasper, join a shared Ice Explorer excursion on Athabasca glacier and walk on the Glacier Skywalk. On arrival in Jasper, stay overnight at Sawridge Inn. (L)

Day at leisure to explore this mountain town. This evening, make your way to the railway station and board The Canadian for the 3-night VIA Rail train journey across the prairies to Toronto including a stop at Winnipeg. On board you will have a private berth with a private washroom and access to a dining car, cafe, lounge and observation deck. (D)

Watch the scenery change as you leave behind the mountains and enter the prairies and great plains of Canada. Arrive in Winnipeg and stay 3 nights at the Inn at the Forks. (B, L, D)

Today, transfers and admission to the International Polar Bear Convention Centre at the Assiniboine Park Zoo are included. Here, animals such as polar bears, muskoxen, Arctic foxes, wolves and other northern species are housed in a 10-acre exhibit designed to resemble their natural habitat. (N)

Visit the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, which offers powerful interactive exhibits. Afternoon at leisure. (N)

Day at leisure. This evening, rejoin The Canadian train to Toronto. (N)

Today the train will cross the scenic lakes of northern Ontario. (B, L, D)

Arrive into Toronto this morning, with the rest of the day at leisure. Stay 2 nights at the Hilton Toronto. (B)

Today enjoy a shared full-day tour to the mighty Niagara Falls and the historic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Included in this tour is a Hornblower cruise to get close to the falls, a winery tour and free time to wander around the charming streets of Niagara-on-the-Lake. (N)

Make your own way to the airport today and fly home, or continue your holiday in Canada. (N)