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SNOW TRAIN AND EDMONTON MALL

7 Days/6 Nights

Vancouver, Jasper, Edmonton

Vancouver to Jasper, VIA Rail Silver & Blue Class

Departs Monday, Thursday and Saturday

Let VIA Rail’s deluxe Snow Train from Vancouver to Jasper pamper you with comfortable sleeping accommodations, delicious meals, and stunning views from the dome cars.

  • Guaranteed Departures

  • Airport to hotel arrival transfer in Vancouver

  • 5 Nights hotel accommodations

  • 1 Night at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

  • 2 Nights at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

  • 2 Nights Fantasyland Hotel - Edmonton

  • One overnight aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian, Silver and Blue Class Service. Private bedroom accommodations between Vancouver and Jasper, including meals while aboard the train in the dining car, access to the dome cars and lounges.

  • Transfer from Jasper to Edmonton

  • Discount coupon book for shopping at the West Edmonton Mall

  • Transfer from the Fantasyland Hotel to the Edmonton Aiport

  • Maps and destination information

  • Hotel taxes and GST where applicable

 

Day 1 – Arrive Vancouver

Welcome to Vancouver!  Your package provides a voucher for the airport shuttle bus.  The bus stops right at your hotel.  The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is one of Vancouver’s most beautiful hotels.  Their staff at this deluxe property will pamper you with delightful accommodations and exceptional service. 

Overnight – Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Day 2 – VIA Rail Vancouver to Jasper

You have all day to explore the city that will host the world during the  Winter 2010 games.  Departure time for the train is scheduled for 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 that you are settled into your room.  As Silver and Blue Service passengers, your meals are included along with access to the lounges and domes for spectacular viewing.

Overnight – Aboard VIA Rail

Day 3 - Enroute to Jasper

You will awake this morning to the beauty of the Canadian Rockies, as you continue your rail journey to Jasper.  Breakfast and lunch will be served prior to your afternoon arrival into Jasper.  The staff of the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge will meet you at the train station and transfer you to the Lodge.  The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is wilderness luxury at its finest.

Overnight – Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge 

Day 4 - Jasper at Leisure

You are at leisure to enjoy the Fairmont Park Lodge, or venture out and skate on Lac Beauvert, cross country ski, go dog sledding, or see rivers frozen in time should you choose a guided tour of Maligne Canyon.  One of the most awe-inspiring sights of winter is the frozen beauty of waterfalls such as Angel Falls and Queen of Maligne Canyon; winter turns their cascades into delicate sculptures beyond any human artisan’s skill.

Overnight – Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Day 5 – Jasper/Edmonton

Today you leave the Rockies and travel to Edmonton.  Your destination is the West Edmonton Mall and the Fantasyland Hotel.  This is the largest indoor mall in Canada with shops and entertainment for everyone’s taste.

Overnight – Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton

Day 6 – Edmonton

You have the entire day, and you will need it, to explore the West Edmonton Mall.  With over 800 shops, 100+ restaurants, and 9 world class attractions, it is the world’s largest entertainment and shopping center and Alberta’s number one attraction. You will be amazed at the sheer size of this complex that was built in four phases beginning in 1981 and completed in 1998!  We have included a special discount booklet, which offers special discounts at various places throughout the mall. 

Overnight – Fantasyland Hotel

Day 7 – Edmonton/Home

Transportation from the hotel to the Edmonton Airport is included.  We hope you enjoyed your tour to British Columbia and Alberta!  Please come back and visit these places during a different season for a totally different perspective.

November 1, 2008 - April 23, 2009

Package starts on a Monday, Thursday, or Saturday

Departure dates on or within the seasons shown will determine the price
If you are 60+, a discount will apply

Rates are in US Dollars, per person, double occupancy

Airfares from most US cities is available, please ask our staff for assistance

Season: Land Only Price
November 4 - December 16, 2008 $1,539
December 18, 2008 - January 1, 2009 $1,679
January 3- 26, 2009 & March 30 - April 27, 2009 $1,589
January 29 - February 28, 2009 $1,609
A Baggage and Housekeeping charge of $15 per person is additional.  
A Senior discount is available if you are 60+.  

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 SNOWBIRD TRAVEL AGENCY
NB. Canada
1-888-654-7144
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