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2 2 CANADA WINTER TOURS Snow Train 8 Days/7 nights Vancouver, VIA Rail, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff Canada by Rail 7 Days/6 nights Toronto, VIA Rail, Vancouver (Also available with Jasper stopover) Suite Romance by Rail 7 Days/6 nights (Luxurious!) Toronto, VIA Rail, Vancouver (Also available with Jasper stopover) Quebec City Winter Carnival 5 Days/4 nights Montreal & Ottawa 7 Days/6 nights Quebec City & Montreal 7 Days/6 nights Quebec City, Montreal, and Ottawa 10 Days/9 nights Also family winter tours and ski packages! CANADA WILDLIFE &NATURE TOURS Polar Bear Grizzly Bear Harp Seal Beluga Whale Northern Lights

3 INDEPENDENT 7DAYS R AIL Romantic Rockies by Rail VANCOUVER, VIA RAIL SLEEPER TOURING CLASS, JASPER, LAKE LOUISE & BANFF Departures on Monday, Thursday, or Saturday Airport to hotel arrival transfer and hotel to rail station transfer Vancouver hop on/off city sightseeing tour 5 Nights Hotel Accommodations: 1 Night in Vancouver* 1 Night Jasper* 1 Night Lake Louise* 2 Nights Banff* (*please see our price charts for your hotel plan choices) 1 Overnight aboard VIA Rail Sleeper Touring Class in a private bedroom from Vancouver to Jasper with access to the domed-viewing cars, breakfast and lunch aboard the train in the main dining room Station to hotel transfer in Jasper Transfers from Jasper to Lake Louise, Banff and Calgary Airport Explore Banff tour Sulphur Mountain Gondola Maps and destination information Baggage and housekeeping at mountain hotels Hotel taxes & GST as applicable A Columbia Icefields tour with an Ice Explorer ride may be added for an additional $125 per person. DAY 1 ARRIVE VANCOUVER Welcome to Vancouver, hailed as one of the world s most livable cities, with snow capped mountains and ocean views. Overnight Vancouver DAY 2 VANCOUVER TO JASPER Our city sightseeing tour will give you an excellent overview of Vancouver. This evening you report to the rail station and board VIA Rail. Fall asleep to the gentle rocking of the train in the confines of the sleeper car. Overnight VIA Rail sleeper car DAY 3 ENROUTE TO JASPER Awaken to mountain views, as you travel through the Canadian Rockies. Breakfast and lunch are served in the dining car. Be sure to enjoy spectacular views from the dome car. Overnight Jasper DAY 4 JASPER TO LAKE LOUISE Your morning is at leisure to enjoy the beauty of the Canadian Rockies. This afternoon you travel by motorcoach along the Icefields Parkway, considered one of the most scenic highways in North America. Overnight Lake Louise DAY 5 LAKE LOUISE TO BANFF Have your camera ready to capture the amazing beauty of Lake Louise with Victoria Glacier as the backdrop. The color of the lake is impossible to describe but once seen, the memory will linger for many years. We have arranged an afternoon transfer to Banff. Overnight Banff DAY 6 BANFF Bring your camera, as your Explore Banff tour takes you along Tunnel Mountain Drive for a great view of Banff. Visit the Cave and Basin National Historical Site, stroll along Lake Minnewanka and take a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Overnight Banff DAY 7 TRANSFER BANFF TO CALGARY AIRPORT Bid farewell to the beautiful Canadian Rockies, with a promise to return soon. Staying at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Fairmont Banff Springs Season Price May 2 25 $2,699 May 27 $2,779 May 30 Jun 29 $3,099 Jul 1 Aug 26 $3,539 Aug 29 Sep 23 $3,489 Sep 26 $3,319 Sep 28 $3,019 Sep 30 $2,869 Oct 3 10 $2,759 Staying at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel, Sawridge Inn, Deer Lodge, Rimrock Resort Season Price May 2 27 $1,959 May 30 Jun 29 $2,049 Jul 1 Sep 23 $2,499 Sep 26 & Sep 28 $2,429 Sep 30 Oct 10 $2,379 A senior discount applies for travel Jul 1 - Oct 10 if you are 60+. Prices are USD per person, based on double occupancy. 3

4 15 INDEPENDENT RAIL & CRUISE DAYS Canada by Rail, Alaska by sea TORONTO, VIA RAIL SLEEPER TOURING CLASS, VANCOUVER, HOLLAND AMERICA ALASKA CRUISE Selected departures as shown in the price chart Airport transfers in Toronto and Vancouver 1 Night at the Fairmont Royal York Toronto hop on/off city sightseeing tour Dinner at Joe Badali s (fixed menu) in Toronto 4 Overnights aboard VIA Rail s Canadian in Sleeper Touring Class, private bedroom from Toronto to Vancouver with access to the lounges and domed-viewing cars Meals aboard the train Transfer from Vancouver rail station to hotel 2 Nights at the Fairmont Waterfront or Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Vancouver hop on/off city sightseeing tour Holland America Volendam 7 Nights roundtrip from Vancouver Ports of call include: Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, Tracy Arm and Glacier Bay Maps and destination information Hotel taxes and GST on applicable items DAY 1 ARRIVE TORONTO Transportation is provided from the airport to the Fairmont Royal York, putting you in the heart of Toronto and across the street from the rail station. Overnight Fairmont Royal York DAY 2 TORONTO SIGHTSEEING/VIA RAIL TORONTO TO VANCOUVER You have all day to enjoy this cosmopolitan city with a hop on/off tour, and dinner at Joe Badali s restaurant prior to boarding the train. Tonight you depart Toronto, traveling across Canada on VIA Rail s Canadian in Sleeper Touring Class. Your sitting room by day, converts to upper and lower beds at night. Meals are included, and you have access to the lounges and dome cars for spectacular viewing. Overnight VIA Rail Sleeper Car DAYS 3, 4, & 5 ENROUTE TO VANCOUVER Overnights VIA Rail Sleeper Car DAY 6 ARRIVE VANCOUVER A morning arrival into Vancouver is scheduled. Transportation to the hotel is provided. Leave your bags at the hotel and use your sightseeing tour to explore this lovely city if your room is not ready. Overnight Fairmont Waterfront Hotel or Fairmont Hotel Vancouver DAY 7 VANCOUVER Your hop on/off city sightseeing ticket is good for 2 consecutive days, giving you all day to explore Vancouver. Overnight Fairmont Waterfront Hotel or Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Cabin May 8 Jun 12 Jul 10 & Aug 7 Sep 4 K Inside $4,149 $4,349 $5,199 $4,969 E Outside $4,499 $4,739 $5,599 $5,339 D Outside $4,659 $4,929 $5,789 $5,489 AA Verandah $5,499 $5,999 $6,879 $6,279 Port taxes and fees of $410 must be added to the prices above. A senior discount is available for the July, August, and September sailings if you are 60+. Prices are USD per person, based on double occupancy. 4 DAY 8 ALASKA CRUISE The pier is close to either hotel. You will feel like a welcomed guest the moment you step aboard Holland America s Volendam. Lunch will be available to boarding guests. Overnights All overnights will be aboard Holland America s Volendam DAY 9 CRUISING THE INSIDE PASSAGE Relax and enjoy the passing scenery, as well as the many activities offered during your cruise. DAY 10 CRUISING TRACY ARM/JUNEAU Tracy Arm is a narrow, 26 mile-long fjord with dramatic glaciers that create icebergs of every size and shape that slowly drift and make their way to the sea. This afternoon you will arrive in Juneau, the capital of Alaska. The town of Juneau has the massive Mendenhall Glacier and the immense Juneau Icefields at its back door. Explore the lush Tongass National Forest. Visit the rustic shops in town or take the tram to the top of Mt. Roberts for dramatic views. There is no end to the adventures because of the long daylight hours. DAY 11 SKAGWAY Skagway is everyone s picture of what Alaska must have been like during the Gold Rush with visions of the Klondike days. It is also famous for being the home of The White Pass and Yukon Railroad. It is a very memorable trip. DAY 12 GLACIER BAY SCENIC CRUISING The trip to Glacier Bay takes you through passages that bring you close to the rock walls and under high cliffs. The scenery is breathtakingly beautiful! DAY 13 KETCHIKAN Native heritage plays a large role in Ketchikan culture which includes the largest collection of totem poles in the world found at Totem Bight State Historical Park, Saxman Native Village and the Totem Heritage Center Museum. DAY 14 CRUISING THE INSIDE PASSAGE The ships fun-loving crew will keep you busy and entertained throughout your cruise. DAY 15 VANCOUVER/HOME A transfer from the pier (Canada Place) to the Vancouver Airport is included. (If you need an extra night due to your flight schedule, we can assist you.)

5 INDEPENDENT 9DAYS R AIL Exploring bc WH ISTLER, WH ISTLER MOU NTAI N EER COAST C LASS IC S ERVIC E, VANCOUVER, VICTOR IA Daily departures Tuesday thru Saturday Transportation from Vancouver Airport to Whistler 8 Nights Hotel Accommodations of your selection: 2 Nights Whistler 3 Nights Vancouver 2 Nights Victoria 1 Night Richmond Nature tour of Whistler Rocky Mountaineer Sea to Sky in Coast Classic Whistler to Vancouver Transfer from station to hotel Vancouver hop on/off sightseeing tour Victoria and Butchart Gardens tour Whale watching excursion from Vancouver to Victoria Harbour Air float plane Victoria to Richmond Hotel taxes & GST as applicable Baggage and housekeeping in Whistler DAY 1 ARRIVE VANCOUVER, VANCOUVER TO WHISTLER Welcome to Vancouver. Transportation from the Vancouver Airport to your Whistler hotel is included. The trip takes about 2 ½ hours on the Sea to Sky Highway. Overnight Whistler DAY 2 WHISTLER Whistler s alpine village has an abundance of shops and restaurants for you to explore. A two hour interpretive nature walk with an experienced naturalist guide has been arranged for you today. Overnight Whistler DAY 3 WHISTLER TO VANCOUVER Your morning is at leisure. This afternoon you depart on the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb experience to Vancouver. In Coast Classic you experience quality service, extensive legroom and scenic views through large picture windows. Your train ride to North Vancouver makes its way through tunnels, crossing over bridges high over waterfalls and streams. Overnight Vancouver DAYS 4 & 5 VANCOUVER Your hop on/off city tour includes 30 stops that conveniently allows you to spend as much time as you like at any of Vancouver s most popular attractions, or you can ride the entire two hour loop for a quick introduction of the city. Overnights Vancouver DAY 6 VANCOUVER TO VICTORIA The best way to cross the Strait of Georgia from Vancouver to Victoria is by taking a whale watching experience. These waters are home to many different species of whales and marine life. You arrive in Victoria s inner harbor, just steps away from your Victoria hotel. Overnight Victoria DAY 7 VICTORIA Included in your tour is a narrated city tour of Victoria s top sights! No trip is complete to Victoria without seeing the fabulous Butchart Gardens! Victoria is so beautiful that just being outside is a pleasure. If time allows, visit the shops and museums and remember that afternoon tea is a special treat in any of Victoria s many teashops. Overnight Victoria DAY 8 VICTORIA/RICHMOND Today is a day to explore Victoria on your own. This afternoon you are scheduled for your float plane back to the Vancouver Airport and your overnight at one of the nearby hotels. Overnight Vancouver (airport area) DAY 9 VANCOUVER/HOME All hotels are located conveniently near the Vancouver Airport. Fairmont Hotels: Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Fairmont Waterfront, Fairmont Empress, Fairmont Vancouver Airport Jun 4 Aug 28 $2,779 Delta Hotels: Delta Whistler Village Suites, Delta Vancouver Suites, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort, Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel Jun 4 Aug 28 $1,959 Coast Hotels: Coast Blackcomb Suites at Whistler, Coast Coal Harbour, Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel, Coast Vancouver Airport Hotel Jun 4 Aug 28 $2,269 Departure dates on or within the seasons shown determine the price in USD, per person based on double occupancy. 5

6 INDEPENDENT 8DAYS R AIL Scenic Rail Journeys VANCOUVER, VIA RAIL SLEEPER TOURING CLASS, JASPER, VIA RAIL TOURING CLASS, PRINCE GEORGE, PRINCE RUPERT Departures on Monday or Saturday Airport to hotel arrival transfer in Vancouver 6 Nights Hotel Accommodations: 1 Night Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre 2 Nights Sawridge Inn 1 Night Coast Inn of the North 2 Nights Crest Hotel Prince Rupert Vancouver hop on/off city sightseeing tour Transfer from hotel to rail station in Vancouver 1 Overnight aboard VIA Rail Sleeper Touring Class in a private bedroom from Vancouver to Jasper with access to the domed-viewing cars, breakfast and lunch aboard the train Station transfers in Jasper Explore Jasper and Maligne Lake Cruise tour Two days of scenic rail travel from Jasper to Prince George and Prince George to Prince Rupert aboard VIA Rail in Touring Class, with delicious meals served at your seat and access to dome car viewing. Prince Rupert Sightseeing: Whale Watching (Aug & Sept) Grizzly Bear Tour (June and July) Maps and destination information Hotel taxes & GST as applicable 6 DAY 1 ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER Welcome to Vancouver. Your package provides transportation from the airport to your hotel. The Sheraton Wall Centre puts you in the heart of the city, close to shops, museums and restaurants. Overnight Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre DAY 2 VIA RAIL VANCOUVER TO JASPER Whenever possible we use the convenient hop on/off tour with stops at 30 attractions and sites. Upon boarding the train this evening, the staff will have you settled into your sitting room by day and sleeping berths by night. Your meals are included, and you have use of the lounges and access to the domed cars for spectacular viewing. Overnight Aboard VIA Rail Sleeper Car DAY 3 EN ROUTE TO JASPER You will wake this morning to the beauty of the Canadian Rockies, as you continue your rail journey to Jasper. The remainder of your day allows time for exploring Jasper. Overnight Sawridge Inn DAY 4 JASPER Today your Explore Jasper tour takes you to Old Fort Point, Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon, a deep narrow gorge with limestone walls. Your guide will share the geology of this fascinating area and ask you to speculate on how this amazing canyon was formed. Overnight Sawridge Inn DAY 5 JASPER TO PRINCE GEORGE Today you board the train taking you from Jasper to Prince George. The train follows the Skeena River, traveling through country little changed by man. Your route takes you past Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, and across British Columbia s interior plateau. Overnight Coast Inn of the North DAY 6 PRINCE GEORGE TO PRINCE RUPERT The train departs at 7:45AM. Settle back and enjoy another day of beautiful scenery with snow-covered mountain peaks and lush river beds along the Skeena River. Routing highlights include Fraser Lake, the meeting of the Telkwa and Bulkley Rivers, Kathlyn Glacier, and Twin Falls one of the best views of a glacier from a passenger train in Canada. Overnight Crest Hotel Prince Rupert DAY 7 PRINCE RUPERT After two days on the train, you will want to be out and about in Prince Rupert. Depending on the time of the season you are traveling, you will experience one of Prince Rupert s very exciting wilderness tours: A Grizzly Bear Tour or a Whale Watching Cruise. Overnight Crest Hotel Prince Rupert DAY 8 PRINCE RUPERT HOME The city air terminal is just a short taxi ride from your hotel. Here you will check-in for your flight and purchase your ticket for your transfer from the terminal to the airport. Season Price Jun $3,179 Jul 1 Sep 23 $3,589 Departure dates on or within the seasons shown determine the price in USD, per person based on double occupancy. A senior discount for travel Jul 1 - Sep 23 is available if you are 60+.

7 11 DAYS ESCORTED IN D EPE N D E N T MOUNTAIN PEAKS AND WINE VALLEYS VANCOUVER, OKANAGAN, BANFF, JASPER, VIA RAIL SLEEPER TOURING CLASS, VANCOUVER Tour departs on Mondays Vancouver Airport to hotel transportation 2 Nights accommodations at the Delta Vancouver Suites 2 Nights accommodations at the Delta Okanagan 3 Nights accommodations at the Delta Banff 2 Nights accommodations at the Sawridge Inn & Resort 3 Day escorted motorcoach tour with sightseeing from Vancouver to Banff Choice of activity in Kelowna Transfer from hotel to Jasper VIA Rail station VIA Rail Sleeper Touring Class Jasper to Vancouver Breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 2 dinners Explore Banff tour with Sulphur Mt. Gondola Transfer from Banff to Jasper with Columbia Icefields and an Ice Explorer Ride Oh Canada, EH!? Dinner show Explore Jasper tour (with Maligne Lake Cruise Jun 1 thru Sep 30) Transportation from VIA Rail station to Vancouver hotel Vancouver hop on/off city sightseeing tour Hotel to Vancouver airport transportation Maps and destination information Hotel taxes & GST as applicable DAY 1 VANCOUVER Welcome to Vancouver! Transportation to the Delta Vancouver Suites is included. Your hotel location is near shopping, dining, entertainment and many of Vancouver's places of interest. Overnight Delta Vancouver Suites DAY 2 VANCOUVER TO KELOWNA (B, L) After breakfast you are off to the beautiful Okanagan Valley. Travel from the cityscape of Vancouver through the lush Fraser Delta region and over the Coquihalla Pass to the heart of ranching country. Overnight Delta Okanagan DAY 3 KELOWNA (B) You have the choice of taking either a winery tour, a boat tour, or a culinary tour of Kelowna. This region is delightful with so much to see and do. Overnight Delta Okanagan DAY 4 KELOWNA TO BANFF (B, L) It s off to Banff today. Some of the fascinating sights along the way include: the Monashee Mountains, Craigellachie Pass, and the Spiral Tunnels with a stop at Lake Louise before arriving in Banff. Overnight Delta Banff DAY 5 BANFF (B) Bring your camera, as your Explore Banff tour takes you along Tunnel Mountain Drive for a great view of Banff. Visit the Cave & Basin National Historic Site, the Hoodoos and a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Overnight Delta Banff DAY 6 BANFF (B, D) This active alpine village is the best place to be in summer. Your day is free to enjoy on your own. Tonight s special treat is the dinner show Oh Canada, EH!? Good food, music, and plenty of laughs brings you closer to Canada s heritage. Overnight Delta Banff DAY 7 BANFF TO JASPER (B) Travel from Banff to Jasper on one of the most scenic roads anywhere. The highlight of the day is an stop at the Columbia Icefields with a ride on a Ice Explorer onto the glacier. Overnight Sawridge Inn & Resort DAY 8 JASPER (B) Your Explore Jasper tour includes seeing the natural beauty of Maligne Lake and Canyon, Medicine Lake, and a 90 minute cruise to Spirit Island. Overnight Sawridge Inn & Resort DAY 9 JASPER TO VANCOUVER (B, D) You have the morning to relax and enjoy the beauty of Jasper. Upon boarding the train, your VIA Rail attendant will see that you are settled into your room. The scenery out of Jasper is breathtaking, as you continue west through the Canadian Rockies. Overnight VIA Rail DAY 10 VANCOUVER (B) A morning arrival into Vancouver is scheduled. Leave your bags at the hotel and use your sightseeing tour to explore this lovely city if your room is not ready. Overnight Delta Vancouver Suites DAY 11 VANCOUVER/HOME (B) Transportation from your hotel to the Vancouver Airport is included. Season Price May 6 - May 20 $4,379 May 27 $4,439 Jun 3 24 $4,599 Jul 1 Sep 16 $4,999 A senior discount applies for travel Jul 1 - Sep 16 if you are 60+. Departure dates on or within the seasons shown determine the price in USD, per person based on double occupancy. 7

8 13 DAYS INDEPENDENT R AIL Canadian trains & THE ROCKIES TORONTO, VIA RAIL SLEEPER TOURING CLASS, JASPER, LAKE LOUISE, BANFF, ROCKY MOUNTAINEER REDLEAF SERVICE, KAMLOOPS, VANCOUVER Departures on Monday & Friday Airport arrival and departure transfers 9 Nights Hotel Accommodations: 1 Night Fairmont Royal York 2 Nights Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge 1 Night Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise 2 Nights Fairmont Banff Springs 1 Night Kamloops 2 Nights Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre 3 Overnights aboard VIA Rail - Sleeper Touring Class in a private bedroom from Toronto to Jasper with access to the domed-viewing cars Meal service in the main dining room aboard VIA Rail Toronto hop on/off city sightseeing tour Station to hotel transfer in Jasper Explore Jasper tour Full day motorcoach sightseeing excursion from Jasper to Lake Louise with a trip onto the Columbia Icefields aboard an Ice Explorer Explore Banff tour Sulphur Mountain Gondola Two full days of scenic rail travel aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in RedLeaf Service from Banff to Kamloops & Kamloops to Vancouver. Breakfast & lunch are served at your seat each day of your trip (Rates for an upgrade to SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf are available upon request) Transfer from Vancouver rail station to hotel Vancouver hop on/off city sightseeing tour Maps and destination information Hotel, rail taxes, GST as applicable DAY 1 ARRIVE TORONTO Welcome to Toronto. Your package includes a transfer from the airport to your hotel. Your afternoon and evening are at leisure. Toronto is a beautiful city with lake frontage, fine restaurants and interesting shops. Overnight Fairmont Royal York DAY 2 VIA RAIL TORONTO TO JASPER You have all day to enjoy this cosmopolitan city. We have included a city tour that allows you to hop on and off at various attractions throughout the city. Plan to have dinner before the train departs at 10:00pm at a nearby restaurant. The Fairmont Royal York is just across the street from the station. Nothing shows you Canada like a trip on the train. Once aboard, the staff will see you settled into your room. Your sitting room by day, converts to upper and lower berths at night. As a Sleeper Touring Class passenger, your fare includes all meals, use of any of the lounges and access to the domed skyline car for spectacular viewing. The VIA Rail staff will brief you on the dining schedule. Seating in the domed skyline cars is on a first-come first-serve basis. Hot tea and coffee are available in the lounge area continuously. Overnight VIA Rail Sleeper Car DAYS 3 & 4 VIA RAIL TO JASPER Overnights VIA Rail Sleeper Car DAY 5 ARRIVE JASPER You are scheduled to arrive into Jasper mid-afternoon. The staff of the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge will meet you at the train station and transfer you to the Lodge, where you will experience wilderness luxury at its finest. Overnight Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge DAY 6 JASPER If you decide to have breakfast from room service, you will be surprised to see it delivered on a bike; an experience that only the Jasper Park Lodge provides. Your Explore Jasper tour gives you a wonderful look at this beautiful area. This afternoon, stroll along the Lodge's walking paths, rent a paddleboat, swim, play tennis or golf. Overnight Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge DAY 7 JASPER TO LAKE LOUISE Say goodbye to Jasper as you start a day filled with majestic peaks, rushing streams and thundering waterfalls. A highlight of this day is a visit to the Columbia Icefields for a ride on a specially-constructed Ice Explorer. This afternoon you will arrive at the jewel of the Canadian Rockies, Lake Louise. Overnight Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise DAY 8 LAKE LOUISE TO BANFF After the beauty of Lake Louise, you will be surprised to find that Banff offers a different perspective. This active alpine village is just about the best place to be in summer. Towering mountains and the sweeping Bow Valley offer stunning contrasts. Elk roam about the grounds of the local hotels as if they were household pets. The Fairmont Banff Springs is a castle set amongst mountains and forests, offering a world class golf course and spa. Plan to visit many of Banff s fun places. Overnight - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel DAY 9 BANFF Bring your camera, as your Explore Banff tour takes you to the sightseeing highlights of this area. Your day includes Bow Falls, Hoodoos, Surprise Corner, the Cave 8

9 Washington British Columbia Alberta Jasper Kamloops Lake Louise Rail Vancouver Banff Canada UNITED STATES Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario VIA Rail Sleeper Quebec Quebec New Brun Oregon I daho Montana W North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin Lake Superior UP Michigan Michigan Lake Huron Toronto Lak e O ntario New York VT NH MASS CN and Basin where Banff's history began, and a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. This afternoon is at leisure to explore Banff's many boutiques and shops. Overnight Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel DAY 10 BANFF TO KAMLOOPS ROCKY MOUNTAINEER (B, L) Today your journey takes you over the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels and Kicking Horse Pass. You will travel through Rogers Pass with tunnels, snow-sheds and glistening glaciers. Continue along Shuswap Lake, the South Thompson River and the ranchlands leading to Kamloops. When you arrive, the Rocky Mountaineer staff will meet and transfer you to your hotel. Breakfast and lunch are served aboard the train. Overnight Kamloops DAY 11 KAMLOOPS TO VANCOUVER (B, L) You return to the train to set off for another day of scenic wonders, as you travel through the fertile fields of the Fraser River and the Coastal Mountains on your way to Vancouver. Once again, the Rocky Mountaineer Rail staff will be on hand to serve breakfast, lunch and snack services at your seat. Overnight Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre DAY 12 VANCOUVER Use your Vancouver hop on/off sightseeing tour to explore Vancouver and enjoy your day. Overnight Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre DAY 13 VANCOUVER HOME Enclosed with your travel documents is a transfer voucher from your hotel to the airport. We hope this will be one of many visits to this lovely country. Season Price May 3 20 $5,379 May 24 $5,619 May 27 $5,889 May 31 Jun 21 $5,999 Jun 24 & 28 $6,069 Jul 1 Aug 23 $6,769 Aug 26 Sep 20 $6,699 A senior discount applies for travel Jul 1 - Sep 20 if you are 60+. Departure dates on or within the seasons shown determine the price in USD, per person based on double occupancy. Tour does not operate on July 26 & 29 or September

10 15 INDEPENDENT RAIL & CRUISE DAYS Canadian Rockies & Alaska cruise BANFF, LAKE LOUISE, JASPER, VIA RAIL SLEEPER TOURING CLASS, VANCOUVER, HOLLAND AMERICA ALASKA CRUISE Selected departures as shown in the price chart Arrival transfer from Calgary to Banff 2 Nights Fairmont Banff Springs Explore Banff tour Sulphur Mountain Gondola Transfer from Banff to Lake Louise 1 Night Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Transfer from Lake Louise to Jasper 1 Night Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Transfer from Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge to VIA Rail Station in Jasper 1 Overnight aboard VIA Rail s Canadian in Sleeper Touring Class, private bedroom from Jasper to Vancouver with access to the lounges and domed-viewing cars Meals aboard the train Transfer from Vancouver rail station to hotel 2 Nights at the Fairmont Waterfront or Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Vancouver hop on/off city sightseeing tour Holland America - Volendam 7 Nights roundtrip from Vancouver Ports of call include: Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, Tracy Arm and Glacier Bay. Transportation from the Vancouver Pier to the Vancouver Airport Maps and destination information Hotel taxes & GST as applicable DAY 1 ARRIVE CALGARY/BANFF Your package includes transportation from the Calgary Airport to the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and Resort. When you arrive at the Fairmont Banff Springs, you will see that it is a village within a hotel. Overnight Fairmont Banff Springs DAY 2 BANFF Your Explore Banff tour takes you along Tunnel Mountain and Rundle Mountain for stunning views of Banff. The tour also includes the Cave and Basin National Historic Site, the Hoodoos, and an eight minute gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain for spectacular 360 degree views of the Bow Valley. Your driver-guide will narrate the history and growth of Banff and point out any wildlife sightings. Overnight Fairmont Banff Springs DAY 3 BANFF/LAKE LOUISE A mid-day transfer from Banff to Lake Louise has been reserved. The beauty of the lake and the Chateau are unparalleled. Only when you see the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise can you understand why people say, You must see it to believe it. With the long summer days, there will be ample daylight well into the evening to enjoy the ambience of the lake, glacier, and mountains. Overnight Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise DAY 4 LAKE LOUISE TO JASPER You have most of the day to enjoy the beautiful flowers and emerald waters of Lake Louise, with Victoria Glacier in the distance. The drive along the parkway from Lake Louise to Jasper is one of the most scenic drives in the world. Be on the lookout for wildlife that frequent the grounds as nature mixes with mankind harmoniously here. Overnight Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge DAY 5 JASPER TO VANCOUVER The morning is yours to enjoy Lac Beavert, Mount Edith Cavell, and the entire grounds of the Lodge before your transfer to the Jasper VIA Rail Station. Your journey continues through the Canadian Rockies by rail today. Your bedroom is VIA Rail s top of the line accommodations. Your sitting room by day, converts to upper and lower berths at night. Once aboard the train, the staff will see that you are settled into your room. As a Sleeper Touring Class passenger, your fare includes all meals, use of any of the lounges and access to the domed skyline car for spectacular viewing. Overnight VIA Rail Sleeper Car DAY 6 ARRIVE VANCOUVER A morning arrival into Vancouver is scheduled. Your hotel room may not be ready. We suggest you leave your bags at the hotel and use your sightseeing tour to explore this lovely city. Overnight Fairmont Waterfront Hotel or Fairmont Hotel Vancouver DAY 7 VANCOUVER Your hop on/off city sightseeing tour is good for 2 consecutive days, giving you all day to explore Vancouver. This will allow you to go back and spend additional time at places you visited earlier, or enjoy some of the other interesting stops on the route. Overnight Fairmont Waterfront Hotel or Fairmont Hotel Vancouver 10

11 Cabin May 8 Jun 12 Jul 10 & Aug 7 Sep 4 K Inside $3,899 $4,449 $4,929 $4,599 E Outside $4,279 $4,899 $5,389 $4,969 D Outside $4,429 $5,039 $5,499 $5,099 AA Verandah $5,279 $6,129 $6,599 $5,899 Port taxes and government fees are an additional $410 per person. A senior discount is available for the July, August, and September sailings if you are 60+. Prices are in USD, per person based on double occupancy. Additional cabin categories can be found on our website. Cruise to Alaska Victoria British Columbia Rail Vancouver Washington Alberta Jasper Lake Louise Banff Calgary Canada UNITED STATES Saskatchewan MontanaN DAY 8 ALASKA CRUISE The pier is close to either hotel. You will feel like a welcomed guest the moment you step aboard Holland America s Volendam. Lunch will be available to boarding guests. Overnights All overnights will be aboard Holland America s Volendam DAY 9 CRUISING THE INSIDE PASSAGE Relax and enjoy the passing scenery, as well as the many activities offered during your cruise. DAY 10 CRUISING TRACY ARM/JUNEAU Tracy Arm is a narrow, 26 mile-long fjord with dramatic glaciers that create icebergs of every size and shape that slowly drift and make their way to the sea. This afternoon you will arrive in Juneau, the capital of Alaska. Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, the town of Juneau has the massive Mendenhall Glacier and the immense Juneau Icefields at its back door. Juneau is the place to let your imagination run wild. Explore the lush Tongass National Forest. Visit the rustic shops in town or get out and kayak, dogsled, raft, hike, whale watch, flightseeing or fish. There s no end to the adventure because of the long daylight hours. Climb aboard the Mt. Roberts Tramway for a great spot to hike and take a dramatic souvenir photo. DAY 11 SKAGWAY Skagway is everyone s picture of what Alaska must have been like during the Gold Rush. It is also famous for being the home of The White Pass and Yukon Railroad. It is a very memorable trip. There are also many other shore excursions to choose from. Visions of the Klondike days are plentiful with old-time saloons, shops, memorabilia, and costumed people throughout town. DAY 12 GLACIER BAY SCENIC CRUISING The trip to Glacier Bay takes you through scenery that is breathtakingly beautiful. You travel through passages that bring you close to the rock walls and under high cliffs. DAY 13 KETCHIKAN Native heritage plays a large role in Ketchikan culture. For example, the largest collection of totem poles in the world is found in Ketchikan at Totem Bight State Historical Park, Saxman Native Village and the Totem Heritage Center Museum. DAY 14 CRUISING THE INSIDE PASSAGE The ship s fun-loving crew will keep you busy and entertained throughout your cruise. DAY 15 VANCOUVER/HOME Transfer from the pier (Canada Place) to the Vancouver Airport. (If you need an extra night due to your flight schedule, we will be pleased to assist you with the arrangements.) A Columbia Icefields tour with an Ice Explorer ride may be added for an additional $125 per person. 11

12 12 DAYS INDEPENDENT R AIL CanadA by rail with the rockies TORONTO, VIA RAIL SLEEPER TOURING CLASS, JASPER, LAKE LOUISE, BANFF, VANCOUVER Departures on Wednesday or Friday This package is also available from Vancouver to Toronto. Starts on Monday or Saturday. For dates and pricing visit Arrival transfer Toronto hop on/off city sightseeing tour 7 Nights Hotel Accommodations: 1 Night Toronto 2 Nights Jasper 1 Night Lake Louise 2 Nights Banff 1 Night Vancouver 4 Nights Rail Accommodations: 3 Nights VIA Rail Toronto to Jasper 1 Night VIA Rail Jasper to Vancouver Sleeper Touring Class includes: Private bed room with a toilet, meals aboard the train, access to the lounges and dome cars Transfer service between Jasper, Lake Louise, and Banff Full day sightseeing tour from Banff to Jasper, with a stop at the Columbia Icefields and a ride on the Ice Explorer. Transfer from Vancouver rail station to hotel Vancouver hop on/off city sightseeing tour Departure transfer Maps and destination information Hotel taxes, GST and service charges on all included features DAY 1 ARRIVE TORONTO Welcome to Toronto, the starting point for your rail journey across Canada. Your package includes a transfer from the airport to your hotel. Toronto is a beautiful city with fine restaurants and interesting shops located on the shores of Lake Ontario. Overnight Toronto DAY 2 TORONTO SIGHTSEEING/VIA RAIL TORONTO TO JASPER With VIA Rail s schedule you have all day to enjoy this cosmopolitan city. We have included a city tour that allows you to hop on and off at various attractions throughout the city. This will allow you to pick and choose what interests you the most. Nothing shows you Canada like a trip on the train. Your bedroom is VIA Rail s top of the line accommodation. Your sitting room by day, converts to upper and lower berths at night. Once aboard the train, the staff will see that you are settled into your room. As a Sleeper Touring Class passenger, your fare includes all meals, use of any of the lounges and access to the domed skyline car for spectacular viewing. Overnight VIA Rail Sleeper Car DAYS 3 & 4 VIA ENROUTE TO JASPER As you travel east to west, the scenery changes dramatically through each of the four Canadian Provinces. You will see the north woods of Ontario, travel past the lakes and forests of Manitoba, pass by the prairies of Saskatchewan, the farms of Alberta, and journey through the mountainous beauty of the Canadian Rockies. Overnights VIA Rail DAY 5 ARRIVE JASPER Arrival into Jasper will be early-afternoon. This will be the first of your stays in Alberta s National Parks. The long summer days will give you time to explore Jasper and enjoy the mountain scenery. Your package includes a transfer from the station to your hotel. Overnight Jasper DAY 6 JASPER/LAKE LOUISE Your morning is at leisure. This afternoon, a transfer has been arranged to Lake Louise. The drive takes you through country that is breathtaking. After miles of wilderness, you arrive at the jewel in the crown, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Even after you have seen Lake Louise, you cannot describe the magnitude of the beauty of the lake and the surrounding mountains. Sunny terraces and flower gardens make it the perfect place to relax. Overnight Lake Louise DAY 7 LAKE LOUISE/BANFF After the beauty of Lake Louise, you will be surprised to find that Banff offers a unique perspective. This active alpine village is just about the best place to be in summer. Towering mountains and the sweeping Bow Valley offer stunning contrasts. Elk roam about the grounds of the local hotels as if they were household pets. Overnight Banff 12

13 DAY 8 BANFF You are never at a loss for things to do in Banff. The village is filled with delightful boutiques, restaurants, and shops. Ride on the Sulphur Mountain Gondola for stunning panoramic views of the Bow Valley. The Cave and Basin historic site tells the story of how the Springs were discovered. See Bow Falls and the mysterious wind-sculptured Hoodoo Clusters. If you feel you would prefer a scheduled sightseeing tour, please let us know and we can recommend various tours that show you all that Banff has to offer. Overnight Banff DAY 9 BANFF/JASPER If during your travels to Banff you saw places and longed to stop, our full day excursion will take care of that. As you travel to Jasper along the beautiful Icefields Parkway, you will pass some of the most beautiful vistas found any place on the globe. A stop at the awesome Athabasca Glacier for an Ice Explorer ride on this prehistoric river of endless ice is included in your day. Emerald Lakes, towering waterfalls and mountain peaks make this a day to remember. Your full day sightseeing excursion will bring you into Jasper late this afternoon, where overnight accommodations have been arranged. Overnight Jasper DAY 10 JASPER TO VANCOUVER You have the morning to relax and enjoy the beauty of Jasper. Your train departs this afternoon and we have arranged transportation to the station in Jasper. Once on board, this would be an excellent time for you to get a seat in the domed-viewing car. The scenery out of Jasper is breathtaking as you enjoy the majestic peaks of the Canadian Rockies. As you continue west, the train crosses into British Columbia, where the Rockies give way to fertile fields and eventually to the shores of the Pacific Ocean and Vancouver. Overnight VIA Rail DAY 11 ARRIVE VANCOUVER You are scheduled for a morning arrival into Vancouver. Due to your early arrival, your room may not be available for check-in, so leave your bags at the hotel and set out to explore Vancouver using the hop on/off city sightseeing tour. There is so much to see and do in Vancouver. Overnight Vancouver DAY 12 DEPART VANCOUVER Enclosed with your travel documents is a transfer voucher from your hotel to the airport. We hope you enjoyed your visit to Canada, and that it will be one of many return trips. Staying at the Fairmont Royal York, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Season Price May 1 22 $4,589 May 24 $4,749 May 29 Jun 28 $5,069 Jul 3 Sep 20 $5,989 Sep 25 $5,349 Sep 27 Oct 11 $5,079 Staying at the Fairmont Royal York, Sawridge Inn, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Rimrock Resort, and Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Season Price May 1 24 $4,049 May 29 Jun 7 $4,169 Jun $4,249 Jul 3 Sep 25 $5,139 Sep 27 Oct 11 $4,849 Departure dates on or within the seasons shown determine the price in USD, per person based on double occupancy. A senior discount is available for travel Jul 1 Oct 11 if you are

14 ESCORTED 9DAYS Canadian Rockies Escorted CALGARY, LAKE LOUISE, ROCKY MOUNTAINEER, KAMLOOPS, JASPER, BANFF Welcome briefing Calgary to Lake Louise with sightseeing and lunch at the Fairmont Banff Springs Dinner at the Station Restaurant in Lake Louise 8 Nights Hotel Accommodations: 2 Nights Delta Calgary Airport Hotel 1 Night Deer Lodge - Lake Louise 2 Nights Kamloops hotel 2 Nights Sawridge Hotel - Jasper 1 Night Delta Banff Hotel Breakfast daily 2 full days on Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf service: Lake Louise to Kamloops Kamloops to Jasper Full day sightseeing in wine region of Okanagan 1 Dinner in Kamloops 1 Dinner in Jasper Lunch at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Discover Jasper tour with Maligne Lake Cruise Transfer and sightseeing from Jasper to Banff with a stop at the Columbia Icefields, including a ride on the Ice Explorer Sightseeing in Banff with Sulphur Mountain Gondola Free time in Banff Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Show - Canmore Transportation from Banff/Canmore/Calgary All admissions to included features All taxes and resort fees included Service of a Cartan Tours escort 14 SEPTEMBER 17 ARRIVE CALGARY/BRIEFING (D) Welcome to Calgary! Tonight we have a dinner briefing, allowing time to get acquainted with your fellow travelers. Overnight Delta Calgary Airport Hotel SEPTEMBER 18 SCENIC DRIVE TO LAKE LOUISE (B, L, D) We are off to Banff! Lunch will be enjoyed at the Fairmont Banff Springs, where you will also have free time to explore on your own. We will arrive in Lake Louise later this afternoon. Overnight Deer Lodge SEPTEMBER 19 ROCKY MOUNTAINEER TO KAMLOOPS (B, L) Today we travel from Lake Louise to Kamloops onboard Rocky Mountaineer. One of the most exciting experiences of the day will be traveling through the spiral tunnels. Breakfast and lunch will be served enroute. Dinner is on your own tonight. Overnight Kamloops (Hotel TBA) SEPTEMBER 20 OKANAGAN WINE REGION (B, D) After breakfast, we have a full day of sightseeing with stops at various wineries in the region. We return to Kamloops for dinner at The Keg Restaurant tonight. Overnight Kamloops (Hotel TBA) SEPTEMBER 21 KAMLOOPS TO JASPER (B, L) Another full day of breathtaking scenery awaits you! Breakfast and lunch will be served on the train. One of the highlights today is viewing Mt. Robson, the tallest mountain in the Canadian Rockies. Upon arrival to Jasper, it is not unusual to see wildlife wandering the town; so be aware and do not be shocked. Overnight Sawridge Hotel SEPTEMBER 22 TOURING JASPER (B, L, D) We begin the day with the Explore Jasper tour. A lunch stop and time to enjoy the grounds of the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge will be made prior to our Maligne Lake excursion, which includes a boat ride to Spirit Island. Overnight Sawridge Hotel SEPTEMBER 23 JASPER TO BANFF (B) There will be multiple photo stops to experience along the Parkway, as we travel to Banff today. The Columbia Icefields will be a definite highlight. We will be able to walk on the Athabasca glacier courtesy of an Ice Explorer. Overnight Delta Banff Hotel SEPTEMBER 24 BANFF TO CALGARY (B, D) We tour the Banff area and enjoy a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain for a bird s eye view of the entire valley. After sightseeing, you will have time to enjoy the town on your own. We will depart Banff this evening, stopping in Canmore for the Oh Canada, EH dinner show! The day ends with a short drive to our hotel at the Calgary Airport. Overnight Delta Calgary Airport Hotel SEPTEMBER 25 CALGARY/HOME You can literally roll out of bed and check-in for your flight this morning. We hope you have had a memorable time with us in the Canadian Rockies! Price per person in USD based on double occupancy: $4,299

15 11 DAYS INDEPENDENT ESCORTED Bear Tracks TORONTO, VIA RAIL, WINNIPEG, CHURCHILL Selected departure dates Arrival transfer from Toronto Airport to your hotel 1 night Fairmont Royal York Toronto hop on/off city sightseeing tour Dinner at Joe Badali's Restaurant 2 nights on VIA Rail in Sleeper Touring Class, Toronto to Winnipeg 1 night Fort Garry Hotel including breakfast $100 Keg Steakhouse gift card Winnipeg sightseeing tour 2 nights on VIA Rail in a private sleeper, Winnipeg to Churchill 3 nights hotel accommodations in Churchill (hotel TBA) 2 full days on the Tundra Buggy, viewing the bears Churchill and area sightseeing tour Entrance to the Eskimo Museum and Parks Canada Interpretive Center Evening slide show presentation on the four seasons of Churchill Dog sledding excursion All Churchill and rail meals Air service between Churchill and Winnipeg 1 night Sheraton Four Points at the Winnipeg Airport Maps & destination information Hotel and rail taxes, GST & service charges on included features ****BONUS IF BOOKED BY JAN 15, 2013**** $50 Buggy bucks per person redeemable at the Tundra Buggy Gift Shop $25 Food and beverage voucher per person for the Four Points Sheraton DAY 1 ARRIVE TORONTO Welcome to Toronto, the starting point for your rail journey through Canada. A transfer from the airport to the Fairmont Royal York is included. You have the balance of the day to explore this wonderful city filled with historic sites, museums, delicious food, and fabulous shopping. Overnight Fairmont Royal York DAY 2 TORONTO SIGHTSEEING/VIA RAIL TORONTO TO WINNIPEG (D) A hop on/off sightseeing tour at various attractions throughout the city is included today for your enjoyment. This evening, dinner is included at Joe Badali's restaurant. Your train is scheduled to depart at 10pm. Nothing shows you Canada like a trip on the train. Your bedroom is VIA Rail's "top of the line" accommodations. Your sitting room by day, converts to upper and lower berths at night. Once aboard the train, the staff will see that you are settled comfortably into your room. As a Sleeper Touring Class passenger, your fare includes all meals, use of any of the lounges and access to the domed skyline car for spectacular viewing. Overnight VIA Rail sleeper car DAY 3 TORONTO TO WINNIPEG The train heads north through the Canadian Shield. This region of billion year old rock lies between the Great Lakes and Hudson Bay. The train passes into Manitoba and heads to Winnipeg. All of your meals are included while on the train. Overnight VIA Rail sleeper car DAY 4 ARRIVE WINNIPEG Upon arrival into Winnipeg this morning, you have an included sightseeing tour before settling into your hotel for the night. Overnight Fort Garry Hotel DAYS 5 & 6 VIA RAIL WINNIPEG TO CHURCHILL Churchill is only accessible by air or train. The train trip takes two nights, so sit back and relax! You travel over tracks that were built in 1929 over permafrost and muskeg. All of your meals are included while on the train. Overnights VIA Rail DAY 7 ARRIVE CHURCHILL Upon arrival into Churchill you will be met for local sightseeing, some of which will be outside, so dress for warmth. After your sightseeing tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight Churchill hotel TBA DAYS 8 & 9 CHURCHILL These are full days on the Tundra, and it s all about the bears! Many bears tip the scales at over 1,300 pounds and stand 10 feet tall. Thanks to the Tundra Buggy, you can be within a few feet of a bear and be completely safe and secure. Lunch and hotel transfers are included both days on the Tundra Buggy. Overnights Churchill DAY 10 CHURCHILL TO WINNIPEG This morning enjoy a half-day of dog sledding! You will experience an exhilarating ride behind a strong team of huskies on a custom-made sled. Afterwards, you will be transferred to the Churchill airport for your flight to Winnipeg. Overnight Sheraton Four Points Winnipeg DAY 11 WINNIPEG/HOME You have joined a small group of elite travelers who have been to Churchill to see the polar bears. Treasure the experience. Thank you for choosing Cartan Tours! Season Reserve Reserve On/Before On/After Jan 15, 2013 Jan 16, 2013 Oct 16 $7,999 $8,299 Oct 25, 30 & Nov 1 $7,879 $8,799 Rates are in US Dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. 15

16 INDEPENDENT 8DAYS R AIL Best of both worlds VANCOUVER ROCKY MOUNTAINEER REDLEAF SERVICE, KAMLOOPS, BANFF, JASPER, VIA RAIL SLEEPER TOURING CLASS, VANCOUVER Thursday departures Airport arrival and departure transfers in Vancouver Transfer from your hotel to rail station in Vancouver Two full days of scenic rail travel from Vancouver to Kamloops to Banff aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in RedLeaf* service. Breakfast and lunch will be served at your seat each day of your trip. (*The cost for an upgrade to SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service with confirmed dome car seating and gourmet meal service aboard the train is available upon request) 6 Nights Hotel Accommodations: 2 Nights Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre 1 Night Kamloops 2 Nights Fairmont Banff Springs 1 Night Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge 1 Overnight aboard VIA Rail Sleeper Touring Class in a private bedroom from Jasper to Vancouver with access to the domed-viewing cars, dinner and breakfast aboard the train in the main dining car Explore Banff tour Sulphur Mountain Gondola Full day motorcoach sightseeing excursion from Banff to Jasper with a stop at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and a trip onto the Columbia Icefields aboard the Ice Explorer Transfer from hotel to Jasper rail station Transfer from Vancouver rail station to hotel Vancouver hop on/off city sightseeing tour Maps and destination information Hotel, rail taxes & GST as applicable 16 DAY 1 ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER Welcome to Vancouver. Your package provides a transfer voucher from the airport to your Vancouver hotel. Your hotel location has you in the heart of the city, close to shops, museums and restaurants. Overnight Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre DAY 2 ROCKY MOUNTAINEER REDLEAF SERVICE, VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS (B, L) Today your journey takes you through the fertile fields of the Fraser River Valley and the towering peaks of the Coastal Mountains. Rocky Mountaineer s attentive staff will serve breakfast and lunch at your seat and provide you with beverages and snacks throughout the day. Overnight Kamloops DAY 3 ROCKY MOUNTAINEER REDLEAF, KAMLOOPS TO BANFF (B, L) Day two of your journey through the Canadian Rockies includes: traveling across vast ranchlands to Shuswap Lake, pass Craigellachie, where the "last spike" was driven, Rogers Pass with its tunnels, glistening glaciers and snowcapped mountains, crossing over the Continental Divide into Banff National Park and finally traveling through the unique Spiral Tunnels. Once again, breakfast and lunch will be served at your seat. Overnight Fairmont Banff Springs DAY 4 BANFF SIGHTSEEING Bring your camera, as your Explore Banff tour takes you along Tunnel Mountain Drive for a great view of Banff. Visit the Cave and Basin National Historic Site or take a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Overnight Fairmont Banff Springs DAY 5 BANFF TO JASPER Depart Banff and travel to Lake Louise for a brief stroll lakeside. Then, travel along Canada s most scenic mountain roadway to the Columbia Icefields. We have arranged for you to take an Ice Explorer onto the icefields. Finally, arrive in Jasper late afternoon. Overnight Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge DAY 6 JASPER TO VANCOUVER You have time to enjoy the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge prior to the afternoon departure of the train. Once onboard, the VIA Rail staff will be on hand to assist with your every need. Your sitting room by day, converts to upper and lower berths at night. As a Sleeper Touring Class passenger, your fare includes all meals, use of any of the lounges and access to the domed skyline car for spectacular viewing. Overnight Aboard VIA Rail Sleeper Car DAY 7 ARRIVE VANCOUVER A morning arrival into Vancouver is scheduled. If your room is not ready, leave your bags at the hotel and use your sightseeing tour to explore this lovely city. Overnight Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre DAY 8 VANCOUVER - HOME Transportation from your hotel to the Vancouver Airport is included. Season Price May 2 - May 23 $3,829 May 30 $4,099 Jun 6 20 $4,379 Jun 27 & Sep 5 26 $4,789 Jul 4 Aug 29 $4,829 A senior discount applies for travel Jul 3 - Sep 26 if you are 60+. Departure dates on or within the seasons shown determine the price in USD, per person based on double occupancy. Tour does not operate on August 1.

17 13 DAYS INDEPENDENT R AIL mountain tracks to the sea BANFF, ROCKY MOUNTAINEER REDLEAF SERVICE, KAMLOOPS, VANCOUVER, HOLLAND AMERICA ALASKA CRUISE Selected departures Airport transfers in Calgary and Vancouver 5 Nights Hotel Accommodations: 2 Nights Rimrock Resort Hotel 1 Night Kamloops 2 Nights Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Full day sightseeing Banff/ Lake Louise area 2 Full days of scenic rail travel aboard Rocky Mountaineer in RedLeaf Service from Banff to Kamloops & Kamloops to Vancouver. Breakfast and lunch served at your seat each day of your trip (Rates for an upgrade to SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf are available upon request) Vancouver city hop on/off sightseeing tour Holland America Volendam 7 Night roundtrip cruise from Vancouver Ports of call include: Juneau, Skagway, Ketichikan, Tracy Arm and Glacier Bay Maps and destination information Hotel, rail taxes & GST as applicable DAY 1 ARRIVE CALGARY/BANFF Transportation from Calgary to Banff is provided. Banff is the perfect place to begin your tour! Overnight Rimrock Resort Hotel DAY 2 BANFF/LAKE LOUISE SIGHTSEEING This morning your tour will include: Johnston Canyon, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, The Valley of the Ten Peaks, Yoho National Park, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge and Takakkaw Falls. Arrive back into Banff in the afternoon. Overnight Rimrock Resort Hotel DAY 3 BANFF TO KAMLOOPS (B, L) Today your Rocky Mountaineer journey takes you over the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse Pass, and Roger s Pass. Ride through tunnels and snow-sheds, while passing glistening glaciers. Continue along Shuswap Lake, the South Thompson River and the ranchlands leading to Kamloops. Breakfast and lunch are served aboard the train. Overnight Kamloops DAY 4 KAMLOOPS TO VANCOUVER You return to your train to set off for another day of scenic wonders through the fertile fields of the Fraser River Valley and the towering peaks of the Coastal Mountains on your way to Vancouver. Breakfast and lunch are served aboard the train. Overnight Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre DAY 5 VANCOUVER You have a full day to explore Vancouver with the hop on/off trolley tour. The entire loop takes about 2 hours with trolleys running at about 20 minute intervals. There are 30 stops. Overnight Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre DAY 6 ALASKA CRUISE The pier is close to your hotel. You will feel like a welcomed guest the moment you step aboard Holland America s Volendam. Lunch will be available to boarding guests. Overnights All overnights will be aboard Holland America s Volendam DAY 7 CRUISING THE INSIDE PASSAGE Relax and enjoy the passing scenery, as well as the many activities offered during your cruise. DAY 8 CRUISING TRACY ARM/JUNEAU Tracy Arm is a narrow, 26 mile-long fjord with dramatic glaciers that create icebergs of every size and shape. This afternoon you will arrive in Juneau. The town of Juneau has the massive Mendenhall Glacier and the immense Juneau Icefields at its back door. There is no end to the adventures because of the long daylight hours. DAY 9 SKAGWAY Skagway is everyone s picture of what Alaska must have been like during the Gold Rush with visions of the Klondike days. It is also famous for being the home of The White Pass and Yukon Railroad. DAY 10 GLACIER BAY SCENIC CRUISING The trip to Glacier Bay takes you through passages that bring you close to the rock walls and under high cliffs. The scenery is breathtakingly beautiful! DAY 11 KETCHIKAN Native heritage plays a large role in Ketchikan culture which includes the largest collection of totem poles in the world found at Totem Bight State Historical Park, Saxman Native Village and the Totem Heritage Center Museum. Cabin May 10 Jun 14 Jul 12 Aug 9 Sep 6 K Inside $3,189 $3,579 $3,639 $3,639 $3,369 E Outside $3,549 $3,969 $4,029 $4,029 $3,739 D Outside $3,699 $4,159 $4,219 $4,219 $3,889 AA Verandah $4,549 $5,249 $5,299 $5,299 $4,669 Port taxes and government fees are an additional $410 per person. Prices are in USD, per person based on double occupancy. Additional cabin categories can be found on our website at: DAY 12 CRUISING THE INSIDE PASSAGE The ship s fun-loving crew will keep you busy and entertained throughout your cruise. DAY 13 VANCOUVER/HOME Transfer from the pier (Canada Place) to the Vancouver Airport. (If you need an extra night due to your flight schedule, we will be pleased to assist you with the arrangements.) 17

18 C A N A DA See It All In Com From Coast To Coast, Canada Is Bigger, Bolder and So Much More Spectacular When You Travel By Train. From our classic, yet thoroughly modern transcontinental and daylight touring trains in eastern and western Canada, to our light, rapid, comfortable LRC trains in Ontario and Quebéc; VIA Rail is your window to the grandeur of this magnificent land touring in style. Business Class, available on most of our trains in southern Ontario and Quebec, gives you the space, comfort and atmosphere you need to sit back and relax. Also included in the price of your ticket is a delicious, three-course meal and access to the Panorama Lounge in Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, and Kingston. Relax in the lounge prior to your journey in a roomy armchair with complimentary soft drinks and daily newspaper, until your priority boarding time. Experience the interiors of Alberta and Northern British Columbia aboard VIA's daylight touring train. Travel in Touring Class during peak season (mid-may to late September) between Jasper and Prince Rupert in a spacious seat (with an overnight stop in Prince George). Meals are served at your seat and you have access to the dome in the Park Car with a spectacular 360 O view of the Rocky Mountains. Downstairs, in the congenial Bullet Lounge, you will be able to share the pleasures of this trip with people from around the world. In the off season Economy Class is offered with access to the Park Car. Take a seat on this car's upper deck, in one of the dome's luxurious seats. Meals are not included, but are available for purchase. 18

19 plete Comfort Aboard The Train! Let Us Show You To Your Cabin Aboard the Canadian Between Toronto and Vancouver, And On the Ocean Between Montreal and Halifax in Sleeper Touring Class. From the moment you board VIA Rail's Canadian and enter your cabin of either a double or single bedroom, a warm and comfortable atmosphere envelopes you. You will find big, welcoming armchairs that beckon, a private toilet facility, and little touches that make everything perfect. Access to the lounges, the domedviewing cars and all meals are included while aboard the train. Suddenly, your dayroom is transformed into the coziest of bedrooms! Individual lamps are turned on, lights are dimmed and pillows fluffed. Fresh towels and toiletries are at hand, and the shower is just steps away, down the hall. Everything you need is here; in the special magic of your sleeping car and private quarters. Make your next train trip to the Maritimes a tourist experience in a setting reminiscent of the legendary transcontinental trains. VIA Rail's Ocean, in Sleeper Touring Class, aboard the new Renaissance cars is just divine. Your private double bedroom offers you modern comfort by providing you with a couch by day, that turns into comfortable bunk beds at night. Your room also includes a private toilet and shower. Other amenities included are: Access to the dome car for spectacular viewing, delicious meals and a Learning Coordinator that provides a cultural backdrop to the rolling Maritimes seascapes in an informative and entertaining presentation. This service is available June 11 - October 13. The VIA logo is a trademark owned and used by VIA Rail Canada Inc

20 INDEPENDENT 9DAYS R AIL EXPLORING BC TO ALBERTA VANCOUVER, VICTORIA, ROCKY MOUNTAINEER REDLEAF DAYLIGHT TRAIN VANCOUVER TO JASPER Departures on Sunday or Wednesday Arrival transfer from Vancouver Airport to your hotel 8 Nights Hotel Accommodations: 2 Nights Fairmont Hotel Vancouver 1 Night Kamloops 2 Nights Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge 1 Night Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise 2 Nights Fairmont Banff Springs A full day excursion to Victoria including Butchart Gardens (ends Sep 30) Transfer from hotel to Vancouver rail station Two full days of scenic rail travel aboard Rocky Mountaineer in *RedLeaf Service from Vancouver to Kamloops and Kamloops to Jasper. Breakfast & lunch will be served at your seat each day of your trip (*The cost of an upgrade to GoldLeaf Service with confirmed dome car seating, gourmet meal service aboard the train is available upon request) Station to hotel transfer in Jasper Transfers from Jasper to Lake Louise, Lake Louise to Banff & Banff to Calgary Explore Jasper tour Explore Banff tour Sulphur Mountain Gondola Maps and destination information Hotel, rail taxes & GST as applicable DAY 1 ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER Welcome to Vancouver. Our choice of the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver makes you feel special from the moment you arrive. Here, in the heart of the city, you are close to shops, museums and restaurants. Overnight Fairmont Hotel Vancouver DAY 2 VANCOUVER This morning, you depart for delightful Victoria. Your motorcoach will be driven aboard a modern BC Ferry for a refreshing cruise through the Strait of Georgia to Victoria, where you will visit the world famous Butchart Gardens and Victoria's historic waterfront. Your return to Vancouver is flexible, thus allowing you to spend a very full day in Victoria. Overnight Fairmont Hotel Vancouver DAY 3 ROCKY MOUNTAINEER, VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS (B, L) Today you will travel aboard Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia s interior. Your journey takes you through the fertile fields of the Fraser River Valley and the Coastal Mountains, before entering Fraser Canyon and viewing the raging turbulence of Hell s Gate. You follow the Fraser River through beautiful landscapes, for an overnight stay in Kamloops. Breakfast and lunch are served aboard the train. Overnight Kamloops DAY 4 CONTINUE KAMLOOPS TO JASPER (B, L) Your journey continues eastward into the Canadian Rockies. You will be surrounded by dramatic scenery as you follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains, before reaching the high peaks of the Continental Divide. Highlights include Mount Robson, Pyramid Falls and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Again breakfast and lunch will be served on the train before ending your rail journey in the town of Jasper. A transfer from the rail station to your hotel has been prearranged. Overnight Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge DAY 5 JASPER Today during your Explore Jasper tour, you will experience the history and beauty of the most rugged peaks in the Rockies. Explore the natural attractions of Maligne Lake, Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon. Stay alert, as you have the opportunity to see wildlife in their natural environment. Overnight Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge 20

21 Washington British Columbia Kamloops Rail Vancouver Alberta Jasper Lake Louise Banff Canada UNITED STATES Saskatchewan DAY 6 JASPER TO LAKE LOUISE Your reluctance to leave Jasper will pass, as you travel through beautiful vistas. A stop at the awesome Athabasca Glacier for an Ice Explorer ride is highly recommended. Only when you see the view from the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise can you understand why people say, You must see it to believe it. Overnight Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise DAY 7 LAKE LOUISE TO BANFF Your morning is at leisure to enjoy the beauty of Lake Louise and the elegant Chateau. If you are feeling adventurous, you may want to hike to the tea house, paddle a canoe on the lake, horseback through the mountains or explore the area on bike. An afternoon transfer has been arranged to Banff. Overnight Fairmont Banff Springs DAY 8 BANFF Bring your camera, as your Explore Banff tour takes you along Tunnel Mountain Drive for a great view of Banff. Visit the Cave & Basin National Historic Site or take a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Overnight Fairmont Banff Springs DAY 9 TRANSFER BANFF TO CALGARY Bid farewell to the beautiful Canadian Rockies, with a promise to return very soon. Montana North Season Price May 1 22 $3,529 May 26 $3,689 May 29 $3,999 Jun 2 23 $4,279 Jun 26 Aug 25 $4,349 Aug 28 Sep 22 $4,299 Sep 25 $3,969 Sep 29 $3,529 Departure dates on or within the seasons shown determine the price in USD, per person based on double occupancy. Tour does not operate on July 31, August 4 & 28, and September

22 15 DAYS INDEPENDENT RAIL Trains across canada VANCOUVER, TORONTO, MONTREAL, QUEBEC CITY, HALIFAX CARTAN S TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Monday departures Airport to hotel arrival transfer 9 Nights Hotel Accommodations: 1 Night Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre 2 Nights Fairmont Royal York 2 Nights Fairmont Queen Elizabeth 2 Nights Fairmont Chateau Frontenac 2 Nights Delta Barrington 4 Overnights aboard VIA Rail s Canadian in Sleeper Touring Class in a private bedroom from Vancouver to Toronto with access to the domed-viewing cars and meals aboard the train Business Class on the Corridor trains from Toronto to Montreal and Montreal to Quebec City with meals and beverage service aboard train 1 Overnight aboard VIA Rail s Ocean in Sleeper Touring Class in a private bedroom, access to the domed-viewing car, services of an on-board learning coordinator and meal service as you travel from Charny to Halifax. (Sleeper Touring Class offered Jun 12 thru Oct 13. Other tour dates confirmed in comfort sleeper class; no meals included) Toronto hop on/off city sightseeing tour Full day sightseeing excursion from Toronto to Niagara Falls with lunch and a ride on the Maid of the Mist (IMAX movie or Beyond the Falls will be substituted when Maid of the Mist is not operating) Montreal city tour Quebec City - city & countryside tour Sightseeing excursion of Lunenburg/Mahone Bay or Halifax city tour & Peggy s Cove; depending on the day of the week (tour offered Jun 1- Oct 15.) Departure transfer Maps and destination information Hotel taxes & GST as applicable 22 DAY 1 ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER Welcome to Vancouver. Your hotel puts you in the heart of the city, close to shops, museums and restaurants. Overnight Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre DAY 2 VIA RAIL VANCOUVER TO TORONTO Your city sightseeing tour shows you just how much this lovely city has to offer. Whenever possible, we use the convenient hop-on/off tour with stops at 30 attractions including Robson Street, Stanley Park, Canada Place, Granville Island, Yaletown, Chinatown and Gastown. Your train is scheduled to depart at 8:30PM. Nothing shows you Canada like a trip on the train. Your bedroom is VIA Rail s top of the line accommodation. Your sitting room by day, converts to upper and lower berths at night. Once aboard the train, the staff will see you settled into your room. As a Sleeper Touring Class passenger, your fare includes all meals, use of any of the lounges and access to the skyline car for spectacular viewing. Overnight VIA Rail Sleeper Car DAYS 3, 4 & 5 EN ROUTE TO TORONTO Rail travel remains so popular because of the fine service and care offered by the VIA Rail staff. Each morning coffee, rolls and juice are available in the lounge, followed by breakfast and lunch with open seating. The VIA Rail staff will confirm dinner reservations. One of the great pleasures of traveling by train is meeting people from all over the world. Overnights VIA Rail Sleeper Car DAY 6 ARRIVE TORONTO You are scheduled for an early morning arrival into Toronto. The Fairmont Royal York is just across the street from the rail station. Due to your early arrival, your room will not be available for check-in, so leave your bags at the hotel and use your hop-on/off city sightseeing tour to explore this exciting city. Overnight Fairmont Royal York DAY 7 TORONTO/NIAGARA FALLS Niagara Falls and the Niagara region are one of Eastern Canada s most spectacular and beautiful areas. The beauty of the falls is breathtaking and a ride on the Maid of the Mist is fun. Lunch is included. Overnight Fairmont Royal York DAY 8 TORONTO TO MONTREAL Your morning is at leisure to explore Toronto. Schedule permitting, you depart on a midday train to Montreal with a wonderful lunch, as you sample the pleasures of Business Class service. The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth is located right over the rail station, putting you in the heart of Montreal. Overnight Fairmont Queen Elizabeth DAY 9 MONTREAL Enjoy a full day of exploring Montreal on your own. Getting around the city is easy whether by foot, metro, bus, or taxi. Great shopping and delicious restaurants are everywhere you look! Overnight Fairmont Queen Elizabeth DAY 10 MONTREAL TO QUEBEC CITY Your Montreal sightseeing tour includes: Montreal s beautiful churches, historic buildings and Old Montreal.

23 Visit underground Montreal for fabulous shopping. For your travel to Quebec City, an early evening departure is reserved with dinner on the train. Overnight Fairmont Chateau Frontenac DAY 11 QUEBEC CITY The Fairmont Chateau Frontenac is located inside the old city with magnificent views of the St. Lawrence River. This morning your sightseeing tour will show you Quebec City s historic past. This afternoon your tour continues with visits to Montmorency Falls, the Island of Orléans, the Beaupre coast and the Sainte Anne Basilica. Overnight Fairmont Chateau Frontenac DAY 12 CHARNY TO HALIFAX Quebec City is close to perfect, and the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac is the perfect place to see it all. The city is exuberant, filled with bright colors, smiling people, beautiful buildings, quaint shops lining magical streets, flower-filled gardens, parks, sidewalk cafes, horse-drawn carriages and an ever commanding view of the St. Lawrence River. Your sleeper train to Halifax departs late this evening. A transfer has been arranged to the rail station. Once on board, the staff will see you comfortably settled into your bedroom. Overnight VIA Rail Sleeper Car DAY 13 ARRIVE HALIFAX This is a day to enjoy the train and the scenery. If you are traveling in Sleeper Touring Class, you have access to the domed-viewing car and the services of a Learning Coordinator who will tell you of the regions history, as well as keeping you advised of dining times for included meals. As you travel, you will see beautiful ocean hues, emerald green rolling hills and scintillating sea sprays. You arrive into Halifax late-afternoon. Overnight Delta Barrington DAY 14 CITY TOUR - PEGGY S COVE OR LUNENBURG & MAHONE BAY TOUR Today you will visit one of the Maritimes sightseeing treasures. You may be joining a guide for a morning city tour of Halifax, followed by a visit to Peggy s Cove Canada s most photographed fishing village, or join a kilted guide in New Scotland for an enchanting tour of Lunenburg and Mahone Bay. Overnight Delta Barrington DAY 15 HALIFAX HOME From the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean, you have crossed Canada by rail. Now it is time to bid farewell. Your package includes a transfer to Halifax Airport. Season Price May 6 Jun 3 $5,179 Jun 10 & 17 $5,539 Jun 24 $5,759 Jul 1 Aug 19 & Sep 30 $6,589 Aug 26 Sep 23 $6,649 Oct 7 $6,219 Oct 14 $5,899 Departure dates on or within the seasons shown determine the price in USD, per person based on double occupancy. A senior discount is available for travel Jul 1 - Oct 14 if you are

24 INDEPENDENT 7DAYS R AIL Canada by rail VIA RAIL SLEEPER TOURING CLASS TORONTO, VANCOUVER T H I S PA C K A G E C A N S TA R T I N T O R O N T O O R VA N C O U V E R Package begins in Toronto on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday Package begins in Vancouver on Monday, Thursday, or Saturday Airport transfers in Toronto and Vancouver 1 Night at the Fairmont Royal York Toronto hop on/off city sightseeing tour Dinner at Joe Badali s (fixed menu) in Toronto 4 Overnights aboard VIA Rail s Canadian in Sleeper Touring Class, private bedroom from Toronto to Vancouver with access to the lounges and domed-viewing cars Meals aboard the train Transfer from Vancouver rail station to hotel 1 Night at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Vancouver hop on/off city sightseeing tour Hotel, rail, and GST taxes as applicable 24 DAY 1 ARRIVE TORONTO Transportation is provided from the airport to The Fairmont Royal York, which has you in the heart of Toronto and across the street from the rail station. Overnight Fairmont Royal York DAY 2 TORONTO SIGHTSEEING/VIA RAIL TORONTO TO VANCOUVER You have all day to enjoy this cosmopolitan city with the hop on/off tour, and dinner at Joe Badali s restaurant prior to boarding the train. Tonight you depart Toronto, traveling across Canada on VIA Rail s Canadian in Sleeper Touring Class. Your sitting room by day, converts to upper and lower beds at night. Meals are included, and you have access to the lounges and dome cars for spectacular viewing. Overnight VIA Rail Sleeper Car DAYS 3, 4, & 5 ENROUTE TO VANCOUVER Your journey will take you through five of Canada s provinces. Traveling through Ontario you will pass through forests, lakes, and streams where it is not unusual to see bear or moose. In Manitoba, the train makes a stop in Winnipeg, located at the junction of the Red, Assiniboine, and Seine Rivers once the capital of Canada s fur trade. Saskatchewan shows you the unique beauty of the prairie lands. The train then heads to Alberta. Edmonton is the home of the world famous West Edmonton Mall. As the train Consider a stop at Jasper in the Canadian Rockies for 2 nights! Ask our knowledgeable professionals for more information! continues towards Jasper, you have your first view of the Rockies. This is an excellent time to get a seat in the dome car for viewing of the majestic peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Finally, the train crosses into British Columbia. This is an excellent time to sit in the dome car to enjoy viewing the majestic peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Overnights VIA Rail Sleeper Car DAY 6 ARRIVE VANCOUVER A morning arrival into Vancouver is scheduled. Transportation to the hotel is provided. Leave your bags at the hotel and use your sightseeing tour to explore this lovely city if your room is not ready. Overnight Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre DAY 7 VANCOUVER Transportation from your hotel to the Vancouver Airport is included. The Toronto package starts on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday. Season Price May 1 Jun 28 $2,859 Jul 1 Oct 14 $3,739 Oct $2,849 The Vancouver package starts on a Monday, Thursday & Saturday. Season Price May 2 Jun 29 $2,859 Jul 1 Oct 14 $3,739 Oct $2,849 Departure dates on or within the seasons shown determine the price in USD, per person based on double occupancy. A senior discount is available for travel Jul 1 Oct 14 if you are 60+.

25 INDEPENDENT 7DAYS CR UISE Exploring ontario TORONTO, KINGSTON, OTTAWA Daily departures Airport transfers in Toronto 3 Nights Fairmont Royal York 1 Night Radisson Hotel Kingston Harbourfront 2 Night Fairmont Chateau Laurier Toronto city hop on/off sightseeing tour Niagara Falls evening tour with Maid of the Mist and buffet dinner VIA Rail Business Class (Toronto-Kingston-Ottawa) 1000 Islands Cruise (including either lunch or dinner) Ottawa city hop on/off sightseeing tour including Rideau Canal cruise Maps and destination information Hotel, rail taxes and GST as applicable Season Price Jun 1 28 $1,959 Jun 29 Aug 29 $1,849 Aug 30 Sep 24 $1,979 Departure dates on or within the seasons shown determine the price in USD, per person based on double occupancy. DAY 1 TORONTO Welcome to cosmopolitan Toronto, a world within a city. We have included transportation from the Toronto Airport to your hotel. The Fairmont Royal York Hotel is in the center of everything. Overnight Fairmont Royal York DAY 2 TORONTO Your city sightseeing tour highlights the city s delightful neighborhoods. Toronto, as you will quickly come to realize, is a city where people live and play, as well as work. You can hop on at over 20 stops located throughout Toronto. Overnight Fairmont Royal York DAY 3 TORONTO This morning do some shopping or continue to explore Toronto with your hop on/off city sightseeing tour. This afternoon, board a first-class motor coach for a drive through the orchard-laden countryside of the Niagara Peninsula. Here you will experience the falls in daylight, up close and somewhat wet on the Maid of the Mist. Enjoy a buffet dinner with breathtaking views from the Penthouse Dining Room at night, in dramatic color, as you watch the multicolored illumination show. Your coach will return to the Fairmont Royal York around 11PM. Overnight Fairmont Royal York DAY 4 TORONTO TO KINGSTON The Fairmont Royal York is conveniently located across from the rail station. From Toronto to Kingston, the trip takes a little over 2 hours and includes a hearty breakfast. Depending on the time of year you choose to travel, a 1000 Islands cruise is not only relaxing, friendly and entertaining, a lunch or dinner reservation guarantees priority seating for a panoramic view of the sights. Bilingual commentary describes the history and folklore as you pass by spectacular scenery and island homes. Overnight Radisson Kingston DAY 5 KINGSTON TO OTTAWA Travel time between Kingston and Ottawa is approximately 1 ½ hours and lunch is included. Ottawa is Canada s capital city. Although much smaller than Washington DC, it is as exciting, rich in history and has many interesting places to visit. The Fairmont Chateau Laurier is centrally located and is just steps away from attractions, shopping and dining. Overnight Fairmont Chateau Laurier DAY 6 OTTAWA Your package includes a city sightseeing tour. Sit back and relax on an open-top double-decker or historic trolley, as your professional driver and bilingual tour guide shows you Ottawa with its many historical landmarks, scenic waterways and beautiful parks. Parliament Hill, the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Rideau Falls, Royal Canadian Mint and the National Gallery of Canada are just a few of the fascinating sites you'll view while on tour. Step on and off all day long at any of the stops. Following your city tour, board a boat for a relaxing and enjoyable ride down the scenic Rideau Canal or the picturesque Ottawa River which make Ottawa so unique! Overnight Fairmont Chateau Laurier DAY 7 OTTAWA/HOME We hope you have enjoyed your visit to three of Ontario Canada s favorite cities and that it will be one of many visits to this lovely country. 25

26 Escorted Newfoundland/Labrador CORNER BROOK, PLUM POINT, L ANSE AU CLAIR, ROCKY HARBOUR, GANDER, PORT BLANFORD/CLARENVILLE, ST. JOHN S FULLY ESCORTED TOUR WITH MOST MEALS INCLUDED. CARTAN S TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Fully escorted tour 11 Nights Hotel Accommodations: 1 Night Corner Brook 2 Nights Plum Grove 1 Night L anse au Clair 2 Nights Rocky Harbour 1 Night Gander 2 Nights Port Blandford/Clarenville 2 Nights St. John s Service of local Newfoundland guide Baggage handling of one suitcase per person Sightseeing in Gros Morne National Park Water Shuttle/Tour Bonne Bay (weather permitting) Visit to Sir Wilfred Grenfell Mission Tour of L Anse Aux Meadows Ferry Crossing to and from Labrador Tour of Red Bay Basque Whaling Station Excursions to Twillingate, Trinty and Bonavista Visit to the Ryan Premises Tour of Historic St. John s Entrance Fees to National Historic Sites Excursion to Cape Spear Whale/Puffin Boat Tour (weather permitting) 10 Breakfasts 8 Midday Meals 3 Dinners Ground transportation Taxes where applicable 26 DAY 1 ARRIVE DEER LAKE/CORNER BROOK Arrive at Deer Lake on the West Coast of Newfoundland and transfer to Corner Brook to begin your tour. This evening you will enjoy a get together to meet your fellow travelers. Overnight Corner Brook DAY 2 CORNER BROOK (B, L, D) This morning you will be taken to the Viking trail in beautiful Gros Morne National Park. You will then travel along some of the most spectacular coastline in North America. A highlight today is a visit to the National Historic Park at Port au Choix. This park interprets the intriguing history and lifestyle of the Maritime Archaic people who lived here over 3000 years ago. Overnight Plum Point DAY 3 CORNER BROOK (B, L) Today you will travel the coastline to St. Anthony to visit the home of the famous medical missionary, Sir Wilfred Grenfell. The highlight of this day is our visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site at L'Anse aux Meadows, home of Lief the Lucky and the Viking people who settled this area around 1000 A.D. Overnight Plum Point DAY 4 CORNER BROOK/L ANSE AU CLAIR (B, L) Keep a sharp eye out for whales as you travel across the Straits of Belle Isle to the shores of Labrador. Here you visit the recently discovered Whaling Station founded by the Basques in the early 1500 s, and learn about the modern techniques used by these whalers and the hardships they endured. Later, you will visit the tallest lighthouse in the province at L'Anse Amour. Overnight L'Anse au Clair DAY 5 L ANSE AU CLAIR/ROCKY HARBOUR (B, D) This morning, you return to the island and continue to explore the rugged coastline, stopping to visit The Arches, and to enjoy an interpretation of the many unique and wonderful geological formations for which Newfoundland is so famous. Tonight you will enjoy a traditional Newfoundland dinner. Overnight Rocky Harbour DAY 6 ROCKY HARBOUR (B, L) This morning you take a boat tour across beautiful Bonne Bay to Woody Point, where you will spend time in Gros Morne National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, you visit the new Discovery Centre to view the famous Tableland Mountains. It is this area that earned the park its UNESCO World Heritage status and its nickname as the 'Galapagos of Plate Tectonics'. Overnight Rocky Harbour Day 7 ROCKY HARBOUR/GANDER (B, L) This morning you leave the Viking Trail and take a leisurely trip to the central Newfoundland logging town of Grand Falls - Windsor. Here you visit the Exploits River to watch the Atlantic salmon make their way up one of the fishways on this massive

27 river system. Then it is on to Lewisporte to visit the local craft shop and museum, originally founded by the Women s Institute. Here you will enjoy a Mug Up. Then it is off to Gander, the crossroads of the world. Overnight Gander Day 8 GANDER/PORT BLANDFORD (B, L) This morning you are off on the Road to the Isles before traveling across "Tickles and Runs" to spend time on beautiful Twillingate Island. This is one of Newfoundland's oldest and most interesting fishing communities. Your next place to visit is Terra Nova National Park to view the vistas of Newman Sound. Overnight Port Blandford/Clarenville Day 9 PORT BLANDFORD (B, L) This morning you travel to the historic village of Trinity. Trinity is one of the oldest communities in North America and is considered to be the gem of the Island. Then it s out to Cape Bonavista for a chance to walk the cliffs and enjoy the spectacular coastal scenery. This afternoon we spend time in Bonavista, where John Cabot made landfall in Here you will visit the Ryan Premises and have an opportunity to learn about inshore fishing techniques that have allowed this town to thrive for hundreds of years. Overnight Port Blandford/Clarenville Day 10 PORT BLANDFORD/ST. JOHN S (B, L) Today you travel to the Avalon Peninsula and the town of Bay Bulls. From here you take a boat trip to the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve where you will view thousands of Atlantic Puffins, Murres and other seabirds that nest for the summer. Witless Bay is also home to many Humpback, Minke, and Fin whales in the summer months, and whale sightings are a definite possibility. This afternoon, there is a visit to Cape Spear National Historic Park, the most easterly point of land in North America before heading into St. John's, the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador. Overnight St. John s Day 11 ST. JOHN S (B, D) This morning you will tour historic St. John s, the oldest city in North America. This trip includes a visit to Cabot Tower and Signal Hill, where you can view the famous Narrows and admire the architecture of old St. John s. Your afternoon is at leisure. This evening, a farewell dinner is included. Overnight St. John s DAY 12 ST. JOHN S/HOME Transportation to the St. John s airport will be provided. We hope you have enjoyed your tour to Newfoundland and Labrador! Season Jun 12, 19, 26 Jul 3, 10, 17 Aug 14, 21, 28 Sep 4, 11 Rate is in USD, per person, based on double occupancy. Land Price $3,

28 INDEPENDENT 8DAYS R AIL Canadian cities, canadian rail TORONTO, MONTREAL, QUEBEC CITY Daily departures Airport to hotel arrival transfer in Toronto 7 Nights Hotel Accommodations: 2 Nights Toronto* 2 Nights Montreal* 3 Nights Quebec City* (*please see our itinerary and price charts for your hotel plan choices) Toronto hop on/off city sightseeing tour VIA Rail coach rail service from Toronto to Montreal Montreal city sightseeing tour VIA Rail coach rail service from Montreal to Quebec City Quebec City sightseeing tour Maps and destination information Hotel to airport departure transfer in Quebec City Hotel taxes & GST as applicable 28 DAY 1 ARRIVE TORONTO Welcome to Toronto. The city s skyline is dominated by the 1,815 foot tall CN Tower, one of the world s tallest freestanding structures. Toronto, you quickly come to realize, is a city where people live and play, as well as work. Lake frontage, friendly people, wonderful food and great shopping are a few of the reasons people return again and again. Overnight Toronto DAY 2 TORONTO Your city sightseeing tour highlights the city s delightful neighborhoods. The beautiful waterfront walkway is an ideal place to lunch and browse. Try taking a walk across the glass floor at the CN Tower, or visit the Hockey Hall of Fame. Stop in at the SkyDome or tour Casa Loma, Toronto s majestic castle. Overnight Toronto DAY 3 TORONTO TO MONTREAL Rail service in Canada is excellent. Your rail journey from Toronto to Montreal takes about 5 hours, so once on-board, sit back and enjoy the passing scenery. When you arrive in Montreal, make your way to your hotel where the staff will assist with your check-in arrangements. Overnight Montreal DAY 4 MONTREAL Your city sightseeing tour gives you an excellent overview of the city. Downtown Montreal has beautiful churches, historic buildings and museums. Stroll through the Latin Quarter to see the trendy Bohemian side of the city; visit underground Montreal & the old city. Old Montreal, located along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, is home to the Basilica, Bonsecours Market and City Hall. Overnight Montreal DAY 5 MONTREAL TO QUEBEC CITY Your departure from Montreal takes you along the St. Lawrence region to Quebec City, the cultural and spiritual heart of La Belle Province. Quebec City sits high above the St. Lawrence River and is the only walled city north of Mexico. Quebec City is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful cities in North America. Overnight Quebec City DAYS 6 & 7 QUEBEC CITY During your stay, we have arranged sightseeing that includes a journey through the old walled city of the Place d Armes and the Citadel, the official residence of the governor-general in French Canada, and the largest fort on the continent. You may also want to visit the 17th century shrine of Ste. Anne de Beaupre, the site of more than a million pilgrimages each year, and a stop at Montmorency Falls. Overnights Quebec City DAY 8 QUEBEC CITY/HOME We hope you have enjoyed your time in Canada, and look forward to having you on another Cartan tour very soon. Staying at the Fairmont Royal York, Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, Fairmont Chateau Frontenac Season Price May 1 Jun 12 $1,799* Jun $1,829 Jun 25 $1,939 June 26 $2,049 Jun 27 Oct 13 $2,139 Oct 14 $1,969 Oct 15 $1,799 Oct $1,659 Staying at the Delta Chelsea, Marriott Chateau Champlain, Manoir Victoria Season Price May 2 Jun 9 $1,529* Jun 10 $1,619 Jun $1,739 Jun 15 Oct 6 $1,589 Oct 7 24 $1,769 Departure dates on or within the seasons shown determine the price in USD, per person based on double occupancy. * Blackouts and surcharges may apply.

29 INDEPENDENT 7DAYS R AIL A SALE OF 2 CITIES MONTREAL, QUEBEC CITY Daily departures 3 Nights in Montreal* Montreal city sightseeing tour VIA Rail coach service from Montreal to Quebec City 3 Nights in Quebec City* (*Please see our price charts for your hotel plan choices.) Quebec City sightseeing tour Departure transfer Maps and destination information Extended stays available Hotel, rail, and GST taxes as applicable Ask about an extension to the Charlevoix Region, Quebec s Countryside. DAY 1 ARRIVE MONTREAL Welcome to Montreal. A city of sophistication and style, where the restaurant guide is required reading. Where fashion calls home and the shopping is hard to beat. Overnight Montreal DAYS 2 & 3 MONTREAL If this is your first visit to Montreal, your city sightseeing tour will show you Montreal's history and achievements. Along the way, you realize why people love living in this city. A visit atop Mount Royal shows you neighborhoods with splendid houses and a striking view of downtown Montreal and the St. Lawrence River. The Notre Dame Basilica is beautiful and an exceptional example of Gothic Revival architecture. Old Montreal, located along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, leads into the Old Port one of the largest redeveloped old ports in the world. If you want to explore on your own, you will find that it is easy to use the underground system or stroll streets full of energy and atmosphere. Overnights Montreal DAYS 4, 5, & 6 QUEBEC CITY Today you board VIA Rail for your train journey to Quebec City. If this is your first visit to Quebec City be warned, you will want to come back again and again. To put it in perspective, take everything that you love about Paris and Rome, plus the charm of Mackinac Island, and that comes close to what Quebec City is like. It seems that everything you want to do or see is within easy walking distance. The charm of the streets and buildings in the Petit Champlain are reason enough to visit, but the shops offer items that are unique to Quebec. Many things are designed and made right in the shops. Horse-drawn carriages, sidewalk cafes, street-entertainers brightly-colored buildings, flowers and a warm welcome, all add to your enjoyment of this wonderful city. We have included a city sightseeing tour, so you can visit the city s major sightseeing attractions and learn of her fascinating history. You may be surprised to discover that the Plains of Abraham, while rich in historic significance, may be just the place for a picnic lunch or a bike ride. This vast area now set aside as a park, is a treasure. Visit the Latin Quarter, the Ramparts, the National Assembly, the Basilica, City Hall, Place Royal and the Citadelle. Overnights Quebec City DAY 7 QUEBEC CITY/HOME A departure transfer had been included from the hotel to the airport. The doorman can direct you to the pick-up point. Staying at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, Fairmont Chateau Frontenac Season Price May 1 Jun 25 & Oct 16 $1,399* Jun 26, 27 & Oct 15 $1,579 Jun 28 Oct 14 $1,729 Oct $1,249 Staying at the Marriott Chateau Champlain, Manoir Victoria Season Price May 1 Jun 15 $1,169* Jun 16 Oct 25 $1,199* Departure dates on or within the seasons shown determine the price in USD, per person based on double occupancy. *Blackouts and surcharges on certain dates apply. 29

30 INDEPENDENT 8DAYS R AIL EXPLORING QUEBEC MONTREAL, QUEBEC CITY, CHARLEVOIX 2 Nights accommodations at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth City sightseeing tour of Montreal VIA Rail Business Class from Montreal to Quebec City 3 Nights accommodations at the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac City sightseeing tour of Quebec City Surrounding Quebec City sightseeing Round trip train from Quebec City/Charlevoix (Breakfast to Charlevoix, dinner from Charlevoix onboard) 2 Nights accommodations at the Fairmont Manoir Richelieu Whale watching cruise from Charlevoix Transportation from the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac to the Quebec City Airport Hotel, rail taxes and GST as applicable Maps and destination information Season Price Jun $2,329 Jun 25, 26, 28 & Oct 9 16 $2,559 Jun 29 Oct 8 $2,659 This tour does not operate on Thursday's (Jun 27 - Oct 10), or on Friday's (Aug 30 - Oct 11). Departure dates on or within the seasons shown determine the price in USD, per person based on double occupancy. DAY 1 MONTREAL Bonjour! Montreal is a city of sophistication and style, where the restaurant guide is required reading, where fashion calls home and the shopping is hard to beat. The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth is one of Montreal s premier hotels, well known for excellent service. The hotel is located above the rail station and the underground city. Overnight Fairmont Queen Elizabeth DAY 2 MONTREAL Your city sightseeing tour gives you an excellent overview of the city. Downtown Montreal has beautiful churches, historic buildings and museums. If you want to explore on your own, you will find that it is easy to use the underground system or stroll Montreal s streets that are full of energy and atmosphere. Overnight Fairmont Queen Elizabeth DAY 3 MONTREAL TO QUEBEC CITY Your afternoon train ride to Quebec City is about three hours. The famous Fairmont Chateau Frontenac is situated in the heart of the city, overlooking the St. Lawrence River, close to boutique shopping and quaint restaurants. Overnight Fairmont Chateau Frontenac DAY 4 QUEBEC CITY A full day of sightseeing has been scheduled for today. This morning you will discover Quebec City s historic past with a sightseeing tour. This afternoon, you will enjoy a tour of the lovely countryside, with stops at the famous basilica Sainte Anne de Beaupre, Montmorency Falls, and the Island of Orleans. Overnight Fairmont Chateau Frontenac DAY 5 QUEBEC CITY TO CHARLEVOIX This new and exciting train route will travel along the St. Lawrence, taking you from Quebec City to Charlevoix. Breakfast is included. Here you will find the beautiful Fairmont Manoir Richelieu. During your stay, you can golf, hike, swim or try your luck at the casino. Overnight Fairmont Manoir Richelieu DAY 6 CHARLEVOIX The nutrient-rich fjords of the St. Lawrence River are known for its many species of migrating whales, so a whalewatching cruise has been scheduled for you today. Have your cameras ready and bring a jacket because it can be chilly on the water. Overnight Fairmont Manoir Richelieu DAY 7 CHARLEVOIX TO QUEBEC CITY You have most of the day to relax and enjoy the beautiful grounds of the Manoir Richelieu and the scenic views of the St. Lawrence River. A gourmet dinner is provided during your return train ride to Quebec City this evening. Overnight Fairmont Chateau Frontenac DAY 8 QUEBEC CITY/HOME Transportation from your hotel to the Quebec City Airport is included. 30

31 INDEPENDENT 9DAYS RAIL & CRUISE QUEBEC RAIL, SAIL, GASPE QUEBEC CITY, VIA RAIL, GASPE, CTMA CRUISE, MONTREAL Departs on Saturdays Arrival transfer from the Quebec City Airport to your hotel 1 Night Fairmont Chateau Frontenac City tour of Quebec City Surrounding Quebec City tour Transfer from hotel to VIA train station in Charny VIA Rail Chaleur overnight private bedroom Transfer from VIA station to Le Mirage Hotel 2 Nights Le Mirage Hotel with breakfast daily and one dinner Sightseeing tour of Perce area Transportation from Perce to Chandler 2 Night cruise Chandler to Montreal 2 Nights Fairmont Queen Elizabeth City tour of Montreal Hotel, rail, cruise, & GST tax as applicable Season Price June 8 $2,179 June 15, 22, & 29 $2,349 July 6 Sep 14 $2,489 Departure dates on or within the seasons shown determine the price in USD, per person based on double occupancy. A senior discount is available for travel Jun 15 - Sep 14 if you are 60+. DAY 1 QUEBEC CITY Bonjour! Welcome to Quebec City! An arrival transfer from the airport to the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac is included. The Fairmont Chateau Frontenac is situated in heart of the city overlooking the St. Lawrence Seaway, close to boutique shopping and quaint restaurants. Overnight Fairmont Chateau Frontenac DAY 2 QUEBEC CITY/VIA RAIL This morning a tour of the city has been arranged for you. Your tour will take you past the Plains of Abraham, the Citadelle, and Place-Royale. This afternoon your tour will travel along the Beaupré Coast to visit Ste-Anne-de- Beaupré Shrine, Montmorency Falls and the Island of Orléans. This evening a transfer to the VIA station has been arranged. You are confirmed in a private bedroom aboard the train. Overnight VIA Rail DAY 3 PERCÉ You will awake this morning with time for breakfast prior to arrival into Percé. We have arranged for transportation to take you to your hotel. Overnight Le Mirage DAY 4 PERCÉ (B, D) Today you will have a one and a half hour scenic tour of Perce. The rest of the day is at your leisure. The hotel overlooks the Gaspé Peninsula, where numerous species of birds and seals can be seen. The town of Percé is nestled in a bay between high rise mountains and is truly beautiful. There are many boutiques and restaurants and the famous rock sits near the town. Overnight Le Mirage DAY 5 PERCÉ/CHANDLER/CRUISE (B) Transportation from your hotel to the pier in Chandler has been arranged so that you have plenty of time to check-in for your 2 night cruise to Montreal. Upon departure you will cruise between Bonaventure Island and the Percé Rock. Many whales of different species are usually seen in these waters. Overnight CTMA Cruise DAY 6 CRUISE/QUEBEC CITY Today you sail past Tadoussac, the Saguenay Fjord, La Malbaie where the Fairmont Manoir Richelieu can be seen, St-Joseph-de-la-Rive, L Ile aus Coudre, Baie-St-Paul, Le Massif, Cap-Tournente Preserve, L Ile aus Grues and Grosse Ile, and finally Cote-de-Beaupre and L Ile d Orléans. This afternoon the ship docks in Quebec City. This is a wonderful time to stroll the streets of the old town where artists are lined up with their beautiful artwork. Overnight CTMA Cruise DAY 7 MONTREAL Arrival into Montreal is scheduled for early morning. It is a short taxi ride to the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth. This afternoon we have scheduled a city tour for you that takes in over 200 points of interest. Montreal has wonderful shopping, most of it underground, and great restaurants to suit every taste and budget. Overnight Fairmont Queen Elizabeth DAY 8 MONTREAL Today is your day to explore Montreal on your own. The Metro located beneath the hotel makes traveling from one end of the city to the other fast and convenient. Montreal is a very vibrant multicultural city with excellent museums, shopping, and fine cuisine. Overnight Fairmont Queen Elizabeth DAY 9 MONTREAL/HOME Merci & Bon Voyage! 31

32 VIA RAIL 10 DAYS SELF DRIVE QUEBEC CITY, RAIL, NOVA SCOTIA & PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND QUEBEC CITY, HALIFAX, CABOT TRAIL, CAPE BRETON & PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Departs Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays Airport to hotel arrival transfer in Quebec City 8 Nights Hotel Accommodations: 1 Night Fairmont Chateau Frontenac 2 Nights Delta Barrington 2 Nights Auberge Gisele s Inn 2 Nights The Great George 1 Night Delta Barrington Quebec City sightseeing tour Transfer from your hotel to the rail station in Charny 1 Overnight aboard aboard VIA Rail s Ocean in Sleeper Touring Class in a private bedroom with shower, access to the domed-viewing car, services of an on board learning coordinator, meals served on the train. (Sleeper touring class offered Jun 12-Oct 13. Other tour dates confirmed in comfort sleeper class, no meals included) Sightseeing excursion of Lunenburg/Mahone Bay or Halifax City Tour & Peggy s Cove; depending on the day of the week. (Tour offered Jun 12 thru Oct 9) Compact rental car - 5 day rental with unlimited mileage, pick up in downtown Halifax and drop off at Halifax Airport Maps and destination information Hotel & car taxes, GST as applicable 32 DAY 1 ARRIVE QUEBEC CITY Quebec City is an authentic piece of Europe. Old Quebec abounds with architectural treasures, and the Quartier Petit Champlain is right out of a fairy tale. The city invites you to walk the streets and visit the many shops and boutiques; all just steps away from the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac. Overnight Fairmont Chateau Frontenac DAY 2 QUEBEC CITY/VIA RAIL OVERNIGHT SLEEPER TRAIN TO HALIFAX Your morning is at leisure to relax and enjoy the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac. This afternoon, discover Quebec City s historic past with a sightseeing tour. We have arranged transportation to the station for your late evening departure. Traveling in Sleeper Touring Class, you have access to the domed-viewing car and the services of a Learning Coordinator. Meals onboard are included. Overnight VIA Rail Sleeper Car DAY 3 EN ROUTE TO HALIFAX The train is a wonderful place to meet new people. The VIA Rail staff have a wealth of knowledge about the passing scenery and enjoy sharing it with their passengers. Your private bedroom converts to a sitting room during the day. Halifax has been restored to its historic harbor city charm. Overnight Delta Barrington DAY 4 HALIFAX Today you will visit one of the Maritime s sightseeing treasures. You may be joining a guide for a morning city tour of Halifax, followed by a visit to Peggy s Cove or an enchanting tour of Lunenburg and Mahone Bay. Overnight Delta Barrington DAY 5 HALIFAX TO CAPE BRETON Your rental car will be available for pickup today for your drive to Cape Breton, and the town of Baddeck. This tranquil village overlooks the Bras D Or Lake. Overnight Auberge Gisele s Inn DAY 6 CABOT TRAIL We suggest you devote a full day to the Cabot Trail. As you travel in the Highlands of Cape Breton, you feel the presence of the Old Country. Overnight Auberge Gisele s Inn DAYS 7 & 8 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Today enjoy a delightful drive through the countryside of P.E.I. known as the Emerald Province because of the vivid greens Mother Nature has provided. Visit Anne of Green Gables home in Cavendish and see why this story continues to delight adults and children alike. Overnights The Great George DAY 9 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND TO HALIFAX Bid farewell to Prince Edward Island and make your way to Halifax. You will pass through country that is home to Nova Scotia s dairy industry. Overnight Delta Barrington DAY 10 DEPART FOR HOME The beauty and charm of Maritime Canada may be one of travel s best kept secrets. Please share it with a friend. Season Price May 2 Jun 15 $1,929 Jun $2,279 Jul 2 Sep 24 $2,449 Sep 26 Oct 8 $2,359 A senior discount is available for travel Jun 12 - Oct 13 if you are 60+. Departure dates on or within the seasons shown determine the price in USD, per person based on double occupancy.

33 15 INDEPENDENT RAIL & CRUISE DAYS CANADIAN CITIES PLUS MARITIMES & NEW ENGLAND CRUISE BOSTON, HOLLAND AMERICA NEW ENGLAND/MARITIME CRUISE, MONTEAL, OTTAWA, TORONTO Selected departure dates Airport arrival and departure transfers 7 Nights Hotel Accommodations: 1 Night Fairmont Boston Copley Plaza 2 Nights Fairmont Queen Elizabeth 2 Nights Fairmont Chateau Laurier 2 Nights Fairmont Royal York VIA Rail Coach Class between Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto city sightseeing tours 7 Night Holland America cruise from Boston to Montreal including all meals, entertainment, and onboard activities. Ports of call: Bar Harbor, Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown, and Quebec City Ship: ms Maasdam Maps and destination information Hotel, rail, and GST taxes as applicable DAY 1 ARRIVE BOSTON A transfer from the Boston Airport to your hotel is included. You have the balance of the day and night to enjoy one of America s most historic cities, where you can use your hop on/off tour pass to get around the city. Overnight Fairmont Copley Plaza DAY 2 NEW ENGLAND/MARITIME CRUISE You have most of the day to enjoy Boston. Your cruise departs at 5:00pm. The staff of the Maasdam will make you feel like a welcomed guest the moment you board the ship. All Overnights aboard Holland America s Maasdam DAY 3 BAR HARBOUR The New England coastal town of Bar Harbor is tucked into a cove in the shade of Acadia National Park. DAY 4 HALIFAX Discover the places and people that make Halifax one of the most captivating cities in North America. DAY 5 SYDNEY Holland America offers selected shore excursions. Check with the tour desk for more information. DAY 6 CHARLOTTETOWN Charlottetown is the birthplace of Canada and home to Anne of Green Gables. Confederation Hall details Canada s history as a nation and is close to the pier, as are many shops and boutiques. DAY 7 CRUISE ST. LAWRENCE Sit back and enjoy the lovely Quebec countryside. There will be many activities offered onboard during this portion of the cruise as well. Cabin May 24 Jun 7 Jul 19 Aug 16 Sep 13 K Inside $2,849 $2,999 $3,099 $3,099 $3,589 DA Outside $3,169 $3,329 $3,499 $3,499 $3,989 B Verandah $4,629 $4,859 $4,969 $4,969 $5,869 Port taxes and government fees are an additional $395 per person. Prices are in USD, per person based on double occupancy. Additional cabin categories can be found on our website at: DAY 8 QUEBEC CITY Quebec City is the most charming city in North America. You will feel like you are in Europe, as you stroll along Quebec City s quaint streets filled with vendors and cafes. DAY 9 MONTREAL It is a short taxi ride to your hotel from where the ship docks. The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth is centrally located to shopping, restaurants and tourist activities in Montreal. Overnight Fairmont Queen Elizabeth DAY 10 MONTREAL A city highlights tour has been confirmed for you to enjoy. Overnight Fairmont Queen Elizabeth DAY 11 MONTREAL TO OTTAWA The train ride to Ottawa is just under 2 hours. Overnight Fairmont Chateau Laurier DAY 12 OTTAWA Your hop on/off tour will highlight the main points of interest, allowing you to stop at the attractions you desire to explore Canada s capital in depth. Overnight Fairmont Chateau Laurier DAY 13 OTTAWA TO TORONTO Toronto is about a 4.5 hour ride from Ottawa. The Fairmont Royal York puts you in the heart of Toronto and across the street from the train station. Overnight Fairmont Royal York DAY 14 TORONTO There is so much to see and do in Toronto! Your hop on/hop off tour of Toronto will take you to all of the highlights of the city. Overnight Fairmont Royal York DAY 15 TORONTO/HOME Transportation is provided from your hotel to the airport. We hope you have enjoyed your tour and cruise to Eastern Canada and New England. 33

34 INDEPENDENT10 DAYS High tides and scenic trains MONTREAL, VIA RAIL SLEEPER CLASS, MONCTON, ST. JOHN, ST. ANDREWS BY THE SEA Departures on Thursdays and Saturdays 1 Night Fairmont Queen Elizabeth 2 Nights Delta Beausejour 2 Nights Delta Brunswick Saint John 2 Nights Algonquin Two nights aboard VIA Rail s Ocean in Sleeper Touring Class in a private bedroom, access to the domed viewing car, services of an on-board learning coordinator and some meal service, as you travel from Montreal to Moncton and Moncton to Montreal (offered Jun 11 thru Oct 13. If traveling outside of these dates, there is no Learning Coordinator and meals are for purchase on the train) Montreal city sightseeing tour Compact rental car with unlimited mileage Shediac Bay lobster dinner cruise (Seasonal Operation) Saint John Reversing Falls sightseeing (Seasonal Operation) Hotel, rail, car taxes & GST as applicable Season Price May 2 Jun 6 $1,749 Jun 13 & 15 $2,079 Jun $2,379 Jun 29 Aug 29 $2,419 Aug 31 Oct 5 $2,349 Oct 10 & 12 $2,029 A senior discount is available for travel Jun 11 Oct 13 if you are 60+. See Cartan s Tour Highlights for applicable train services by season. Departure dates on or within the seasons shown determine the price in USD, per person based on double occupancy DAY 1 ARRIVE MONTREAL Welcome to Montreal. The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth is one of Montreal s premier hotels known for their excellent service. Overnight Fairmont Queen Elizabeth DAY 2 MONTREAL TO MONCTON You have the full day to enjoy Montreal. Your city sightseeing tour will help you understand Montreal s history and achievements. Along the way you realize why people love living in this city. Your visit takes you atop Mount Royal, through neighborhoods with striking views of downtown Montreal and the St. Lawrence River, St. Joseph's Oratory, Olympic Park, Notre Dame Basilica, and Old Montreal. Your train departs at 6:30PM this evening and the station is right under your hotel. Once on board the VIA Rail staff will see you comfortably settled into your bedroom. If you are traveling in Sleeper Touring Class (seasonal operation), you have access to the domed-viewing car and the services of a Learning Coordinator, who will tell you of the region s history and keep you advised of dining times for included meals. Overnight VIA Rail Sleeper Car DAY 3 ARRIVE MONCTON Your train is due to arrive late morning. Pick up your rental car nearby. If your room at the Delta Beausejour is not available for check-in, leave your bags with the bell desk and set off to explore Moncton. Just a short drive from Moncton is the town of Shediac, the Lobster Capital of the World, where we have arranged for you to experience the Shediac Bay Lobster Dinner Cruise. Overnight Delta Beausejour DAY 4 BAY OF FUNDY Today visit Hopewell Rocks, where you will experience the highest tidal paddling in the world. Ancient seawater rises to the height of a four-story building - the highest in the world! Imagine, twice daily, 200 billion tons of water enter and leave the bay. Overnight Delta Beausejour DAY 5 MONCTON TO SAINT JOHN Follow the scenic Fundy Costal drive as you make your way to the lovely town of Saint John. Overnight Delta Brunswick DAY 6 SAINT JOHN We couldn t let you miss seeing a waterfall that changes direction, so we have included the Saint John Reversing Falls sightseeing boat tour. Overnight Delta Brunswick DAY 7 SAINT JOHN TO ST. ANDREWS One of the prettiest towns you will ever see is St. Andrews by the Sea. Visitors discover a serene town steeped with history and sprinkled with unique shops and artisans studios. The century old Algonquin is a grand hotel with classic styling and exceptional service and amenities. Overnight The Algonquin DAY 8 ST. ANDREWS Overnight The Algonquin DAY 9 ST. ANDREWS TO MONCTON Enjoy a leisurely drive with coastal views, as your train departs at 4:55PM. Enjoy another night of rail travel in the comfort of your private bedroom. Overnight VIA Rail Sleeper Car DAY 10 ARRIVE MONTREAL You arrive early morning, leaving the opportunity to spend time in Montreal. We hope you enjoyed your stay in eastern Canada!

35 RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT: A deposit of $250 per person is required to confirm your reservations. $350 per person on cruise bookings. Deposits must be received within 7 days of booking. Final tour payments should be received by Cartan no later than 60 days prior to departure. Cruise bookings are due 90 days prior to departure. Polar Bear, Grizzy Bear & Beluga Whale Tours: A deposit of $750 per person is due within 7 days from day of booking. Final payment due to Cartan 95 days prior to departure. CHANGES/CANCELLATIONS/PENALTIES: Once confirmed: $ 30 per person days prior to departure: $250 per person days prior to departure: $450 per person Within 45 days of departure: non refundable. Cruise/Polar Bear/Beluga Whale Tours: Once Confirmed: $300 per person days prior to departure: 50% of the tour cost non-refundable. Within 60 days of departure: 100% Nonrefundable. Grizzly Bear Tours: Once confirmed: 30 days prior to departure: $100 per person 8 to 29 days prior to departure: 50% per person 7 days or less prior to departure: non refundable Plus any supplier charge such as air, cruise and rail transportation. Please note, if a cancellation results in a change of room type, (e.g., a double to a single or a triple to a double), the additional charges will be the responsibility of the remaining travelers. Changes to a confirmed itinerary are subject to a change fee of $ PROTECTING YOUR VACATION DOLLARS: Cartan's cancellation waiver will ensure that should you cancel tour services purchased from Cartan Tours, prior to your departure for reasons of illness, the death of an immediate family member, illness of an immediate family member where a doctor recommends that you not travel, you will receive a refund of all monies paid excluding the cost of the waiver. Should you for these same reasons have to leave your trip early, this waiver will ensure that unused items, purchased from Cartan Tours, will be refunded. Pre-existing conditions are covered if the cancellation waiver is purchased at the time of your initial payment. If you decide to add the cancellation waiver after your initial payment has been made, any pre-existing conditions will not be covered. The cancellation waiver may be purchased for new bookings at any time. The cancellation waiver cannot be added to existing bookings once you are within 60 days of departure. Immediate family means any children, adopted children, stepchildren, children-in-law, parents, stepparent, parents-in-law, siblings, siblings-inlaw, grandparents, grandchildren, legal spouse, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews of you or your traveling companion who reside in the US or Canada. We recommend the following per person coverage based on the cost of your trip. If the per person cost of your trip is: Fee: $0-$500 $ 50 $501-$999 $100 $1,000-$1,499 $150 $1,500-$1,999 $175 $2,000-$2,499 $200 $2,500-$2,999 $245 $3,000-$3,499 $275 $3,500-$3,999 $300 $4,000-$4,499 $350 $4,500-$4,999 $400 $5,000-$5,499 $450 $5,500-$5,999 $500 Any questions regarding this cancellation waiver, should be directed to Cartan Tours, Inc. SMOKING ABOARD THE TRAINS: The trains featured in our tours do not allow smoking on the train. BAGGAGE ABOARD THE TRAINS: Special conditions may apply. This information is available upon request. REFUNDS: Once the tour has commenced, hotel accommodations, meals, sightseeing, or other tour services which are not used are not refundable or exchangeable. If a scheduled tour must be withdrawn for any reason, an alternative will be offered. If none is available, a full refund of all monies paid to Cartan will be refunded and shall constitute our sole responsibility. TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: Services as detailed in our day by day itineraries as published or as tailored to meet your specific requests based per person double occupancy. Marketing and operating costs related to the offering of these packages. Please request prices for children, single, triple or quad occupancy. A NOTE ABOUT SEASONAL INCLUSIONS: Some sightseeing tours are seasonal. Normally this is reflected by that season having a lower price. In the event we cannot provide a service that a client has paid for, we will substitute a service of comparable value. GENERAL INFORMATION: All U.S. citizens must have a valid U.S. passport for travel to or from Canada as of January 08, It is the responsibility of each client to ensure that they have the proper travel documentation and identification for travel outside the United States. Please check with your insurance carrier for details on baggage insurance, medical insurance in the event of illness while traveling, and general coverage. 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RESPONSIBILITY: These tours are under the management of Cartan Tours Inc., 3033 Ogden Ave. Lisle, IL It acts as agent for the passenger and therefore accepts no responsibility in whole or part for any delays; delayed departure or arrival; missed carrier connections; your failure to obtain valid travel documents or your failure to follow travel instructions; loss, damage or physical or emotional injury to a person or property caused in whole or in part by a supplier of any intervening third party or mechanical defect of failure of any nature, or for any substitution of hotels or for any additional expenses occasioned from any of the foregoing. Cartan Tours Inc., is not responsible for providing special facilities for your medical disabilities. No carrier shall have, or incur, the responsibility of liability to any person taking this tour, except its liability as a common carrier. The liability of the carriers for luggage or other property accompanying passengers is limited to their liability as common carriers. No revisions of the printed itinerary or its included features are anticipated; however, the right is reserved to withdraw any or all tours should the conditions warrant. A passenger shall be deemed to have left a tour after participation in the last feature noted in the printed itinerary or at such earlier time as the passenger may elect to commence his or her departure. Your retention of tickets, reservations or bookings after issuance shall constitute consent to the above terms and conditions and an agreement on your part to convey the contents hereof to your travel companions. CAR RENTAL TERMS: Renters must be 21 years of age (24 in Ontario) with a valid credit card and a valid driver's license. Rental companies reserve the right to impose rental surcharges or to require specific insurance coverage for renters under 25 years of age. Rentals are based on pick up and return to the same point. Rates are based on 24 hour periods. Renters are responsible to ensure that they do not exceed their prepaid rental period. Time in excess of the prepaid period must be paid directly to the car rental by the customer at the time of drop off. Gasoline, local taxes, CDW and PAI are not included. We recommend checking with your personal insurance agent to ensure that adequate coverage is purchased. AIRLINES & AIR FARES: Where Cartan Tours assists in the arrangements of air transportation, the Airline Passenger Contract in use by the airlines concerned shall constitute the sole contract between the airline and purchase of these tours and/or passengers. All air fares are subject to capacity controls. Confirmation of these rates is based on availability. Once air tickets are issued they are subject to cancellation charges. NATIONAL PARK FEE: Visitors to National Parks (for example, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper and Glacier) are subject to a park user fee that is paid directly to the park service department. Most tours do not include these charges. If they are included, it will be noted in the "Tour Highlights" section of that tour. AIR TAXES AND RELATED CHARGES: These charges are based on current tax conditions and are subject to changes as directed by our air carriers and government authorities. Please note, some Canadian cities have an airport user charge that is paid directly to the airport authorities. Valid November 2012 through November Cartan Tours, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, Cartan Tours Inc. is not responsible for any errors or omissions. NOTE: Rates quoted are based on tariffs and projected exchange rates and are subject to change without notice. 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