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SNOWY MOUNTAINS RAIL JOURNEYS
7 Days/6 Nights
Vancouver, Jasper, Prince George, Prince Rupert
Vancouver to Jasper, VIA Rail Silver & Blue Class
Jasper to Prince Rupert, VIA Rail Comfort Class
Departs Monday 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.
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Guaranteed Departures
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Airport to hotel arrival transfer in Vancouver
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5
Nights hotel accommodations
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1
Night at the Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside
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2
Nights at the Sawridge Inn
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1
Night at the Coast Inn of the North – Prince George
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1
Night at the Crest Hotel – Prince Rupert
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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.
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Two full days aboard VIA Rail’s Skeena from Jasper to Prince Rupert
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Maps and destination information
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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.
Overnight –
Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel
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. Transportation to your hotel is included. The town of Jasper is
right at the doorsteps of the hotel. The hotel features an indoor heated
pool, Jacuzzi, exercise room and the Mountain Wellness Day Spa.
Overnight –
Sawridge Inn
Day
4 - Jasper at Leisure
You are at
leisure to enjoy the Jasper. Dog sledding, guided tours of the area to see
rivers frozen in time at Maligne Canyon, or snowshoeing are just some of the
possibilities. 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 –
Sawridge Inn
Day
5 – Jasper to Prince George
Your
morning is at leisure. Your train departs at 12:45 PM and we have made
arrangements for your transfer from the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge to the
rail station in Jasper. The wilderness beauty of Jasper is a picture of
what is in store as you travel from Jasper to Prince George. The
“Skeena”, named for the Skeena River valley travels through
country little changed by man. Your route takes you past Mount Robson, the
highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, down the western slope of the range
with its giant cedars and hemlocks, and across British Columbia’s interior
plateau en route to the Skeena river valley. The Skeena arrives into
Prince George at 7:08PM. When you arrive in Prince George take a taxi to the
hotel. We recommend that you let the hotel know when you check in that you
will need an early taxi to the station. They will pre book a taxi to the
station. If you have checked your bags you can leave them on the train. We
recommend that you travel with an overnight bag for your stay in Prince
George
Overnight –
Coast Inn of the North
Day
6 – Prince George to Prince Rupert
An early
morning is in order; the Skeena departs at 8:00AM. Settle back and enjoy
another day of dramatically beautiful scenery. Highlights of your routing
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. And, to the river for which the train was named, the
mighty Skeena River, taking you past snow covered mountain peaks, graveled
flood plains, and lush river beds to the Pacific Ocean Tidal zone, where the
river widens on its way to the ocean. When you arrive take a taxi to your
hotel. After two days on the train, you will be ready to be out and about
in Prince Rupert. The city is small, so getting around is easy. The Crest
Hotel is just delightful, built right at the water’s edge; it offers an
array of ocean views. Cow Bay is a must see with great bovine decorating
ideas at every turn. Fish lovers will find that the Halibut is so fresh and
delicious you will want it for every meal. Try the fish and chips at the
Peg Leg Café for lunch.
Overnight –
Crest Hotel
Day
7 – Prince Rupert/Home
It’s time
to bid farewell to the beautiful Canadian Rockies, with a promise to return
for a totally different experience during a different season.
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November 1, 2008 - April 23, 2009
Package starts on a Monday 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 |
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Season: |
Land Only
Price |
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November 4 - December 16, 2008 |
$1,889 |
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January 4 - February 10, 2009 |
$1,969 |
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February 15 - April 26, 2009 |
$2,019 |
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A Baggage and Housekeeping charge of $15 per
person is additional |
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A Senior discount is available if you are 60+ |
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Airfares from most US cities is available, please
ask our staff for assistance |
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