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Canada's Winter Wonderland
If you're longing for holiday spirit, Canadian-style, don your mittens and scarves for Canada's Winter Wonderland tour. Climb aboard VIA Rail's Snow Train Express and see the majesty of the Canadian Rockies. Delight in spectacular views of prairies, lakes and glaciers. As you behold the snowcapped peaks of the Rockies and experience the loveliness of Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff, you'll marvel at the beauty of this entire region.
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| Call (800) 395-9550 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6806950 | | Collette Vacations | | Offer valid through 5/31/2008 | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Edmonton | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - Tour Begins : Majestic and sublime, the Canadian province of Alberta is a land of scenic delights. With accommodations as spectacular as the mountains themselves, get set to be pampered in the heart of the Rockies. Your tour begins with an overnight in Edmonton, the capital of Alberta. | | Day 2 | Jasper | Edmonton - Jasper : Sit back and relax this morning as you travel by train aboard VIA Rail Canada's Snow Train Express from Edmonton to Jasper and experience a winter wonderland! Every turn of the tracks uncovers nature's beauty with prairies giving way to the mighty Canadian Rockies, undeniably one of the most extravagantly beautiful ranges on Earth. Arriving in Jasper, the festivities begin with a welcome reception at the famous Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. The story of the Lodge embodies the coming of the railway to Jasper National Park. Located on 903 acres of pristine wilderness, the lodge had its humble beginnings in 1915...a few tents on the shores of Lac Beauvert. Today, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is an Alpine village of cedar chalets and heritage log cabins connected by picturesque paths. Like royalty and movie stars before you, the historic lodge is yours to experience during an overnight stay. Today breakfast and dinner are included. | | Day 3 | Lake Louise | Jasper - Icefields Parkway - Lake Louise : Today's drive to Lake Louise travels one of the world's most scenic highways, the Icefields Parkway. Connecting the Banff and Jasper national parks, the well-named Icefields Parkway passes within viewing distance of many glaciers. A leisurely trip allows you to absorb the magnificent scenery, from thundering waterfalls and rushing rivers to imposing cliffs. Your drive ends at the incomparable Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise where you will enjoy a two night stay. The hotel, a Rockies icon, has a setting as scenic as the Victorian lodge itself. Today breakfast and dinner are included. | | Day 4 | Lake Louise | Lake Louise : This morning enjoy a historical tour of the Chateau Lake Louise - and learn about the property's secrets. The hotel, opened in 1890, overlooks Lake Louise, named for Princess Louise, daughter of Queen Victoria, and her namesake, the Victoria Glacier, located at the far end of the lake. Later this afternoon you will enjoy a cooking demonstration and a kitchen tour for a first-hand look at how the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise operates behind the scenes! Today breakfast is included. | | Day 5 | Banff | Lake Louise - Banff : Today a 35-mile drive takes you along the Bow River to the world-renowned resort town of Banff. The town of Banff prospered at its current location for two reasons: the railway opened this part of the Rockies and the hot mineral springs on adjacent Sulphur Mountain. Browse the many shops in the village before relaxing at the "Castle in the Mountains," the beautiful Fairmont Banff Springs, your home for the next two evenings. Today breakfast is included. | | Day 6 | Banff | Banff : This morning, enjoy a historical tour of the Banff Springs Hotel where you'll learn that it was originally built in 1888 as a railway hotel for adventurous travelers crossing the Canadian Rockies. Next, step into the kitchen to make your own holiday pastries while enjoying some hot cocoa. Later this afternoon, enjoy some time on your own. Time at leisure in Banff allows you to explore heritage buildings, shops with unique holiday gifts, and local museums. Of course, you never have to leave your hotel ... there are many amenities to enjoy like the quiet sanctuary of the famous Willow Stream Spa. Today breakfast and dinner are included. | | Day 7 | Calgary | Banff - Calgary - Tour Ends : As your tour ends, you are left with many pleasant memories of your holiday vacation to one of the world's most beautiful areas, the incomparable Canadian Rockies. Today breakfast is included. |
| | | The Westin Hotel, Edmonton, AB | | The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, AB | | The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, AB | | The Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, AB |
| | Total meals - 9 | Breakfasts - 6 | | Lunches - 0 | Dinners - 3 |
| Base Rates Per Person
Air rates are based from the following airport: Los Angeles Intl AirportTour and air prices are lead-in rates from a specific gateway based on double occupancy and include fuel surcharges and internal flights, these rates are subject to change. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking. Taxes and fees are additional, for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices above. *All special offers are valid on non-group and new bookings only. Special offers can not be combined with any other offer, except AARP discounts. |
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