Western Canada Vacations & Tours

From the splendor of the scenic Canadian Rocky Mountains who’s heart holds the magnificent beauty of Banff National Park. Where there are gorgeous, waterfalls, lakes and majestic mountains that are not only breathtaking vistas, but a sheer magnificence of nature. Our trips to Western Canada are breathtaking. Do you fancy a gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain, or travel up the Icefield Parkway to Jasper National Park and Lake Louise. Find a restful night in the alpine resort of Whistler before catching a ride on the ferry to Vancouver Island. Tour world famous Butchart Gardens in charming Victoria. Choose the Western Canada vacation that best suits you and experience the magical beauty of the West… Canada style.

 

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Calgary Stampede (CXGJ)4 days Starting at: $999.00*

Enter a world of Wild West excitement as this four-day Special Event lets you sample chuck wagon fare, explore an authentic Indian Village, and enjoy world-class rodeo action at “The Greatest Show on Earth” in Calgary. Included in your vacation are admission to Stampede Park, heart-stopping chuck wagon races, a gigantic outdoor stage show, and much more. Bring your cowboy hat and join in the fun.

 

Canadian Winter Rail (CJGJ) 8 days Starting at: $2,359.00*

See the splendor of the Canadian Rockies in winter! Begin with a city tour of Vancouver, then board the Rocky Mountaineer for a festive 2-day rail journey featuring onboard holiday activities and entertainment. Travel through the land of a million Christmas trees, through Kicking Horse Canyon and Yoho National Park’s Spiral Tunnels, and into Banff National Park. Spend your free time skiing, snowshoeing, viewing wildlife, or just soaking in the scenery. Transfer to legendary Chateau Lake Louise where you can take a sleigh ride, ice skate on Lake Louise, or stargaze by a nighttime fire. Travel to Calgary for guided sightseeing and the conclusion of your exciting winter adventure.

Glacier National Park & the Canadian Rockies (CSGJ) 9 days Starting at: $2,069.00*

Visit three national parks and experience the natural wonders of the Rockies on both sides of the Canada/U.S. border on this compact nine-day vacation. From Calgary, travel south along the Macleod Trail to Waterton Lakes National Park, then on to Glacier National Park in Montana for a trip aboard the famous Red Jammer bus. Take in the magnificent scenery as you cross the Continental Divide to the town of Whitefish. Upon re-entering Canada, enjoy visits to the gold rush town of Fort Steele, the famous health spa at Radium Hot Springs, and Kootenay National Park in British Columbia. On to Alberta for two-night stays in both Banff and Jasper National Parks. Enjoy a thrilling ride aboard a snocoach at Columbia Icefield, a cruise to Spirit Island, and a visit to famous Lake Louise before returning to Calgary.

Great Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (CDGJ) 10 days Starting at: $3,189.00*

A sampling of world-class resorts combined with exciting rail journeys highlight this 10-day vacation. Start off your adventure in Vancouver for sightseeing and free time. Arrive at Pacific Central Station and board your Rocky Mountaineer train for a two-day, all-daylight classic rail journey from the Pacific Coast to the Canadian Rockies. Arrive in Jasper, your resort destination. After a narrated cruise to Spirit Island, enjoy leisure time in Jasper, strolling through the pretty streets and relaxing at Jasper Park Lodge with its spectacular outdoor adventure opportunities. Journey through the Icefield Parkway and take a thrilling ride aboard a snocoach on the Columbia Icefield before arriving at the Chateau Lake Louise for the night. Enjoy sightseeing in Banff and Yoho National Parks, then arrive at the famous Banff Springs Hotel with time for guided sightseeing and to explore on your own. Onward to Calgary, where you visit Fort Calgary and sightsee in Calgary before a farewell dinner with one of Western Canada’s most popular cowboy poets.

Great Canadian Rail Journey (CZGJ) 11 days Starting at: $3,089.00*

This breathtaking 11-day Panorama vacation crosses Canada using two scenic railroads. Enjoy sightseeing in Toronto and a Maid of the Mist cruise at Niagara Falls before boarding the art deco cars of VIA Rail’s Canadian train for your rail journey through Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Disembark in Jasper for a thrilling snocoach ride on the Columbia Icefield and the spectacular sights of Lake Louise and Jasper and Banff National Parks. Next, board the Rocky Mountaineer for a two-day, all-daylight rail journey from the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific coast, stopping in Kamloops en route. Your trip ends with visits to sophisticated Vancouver and charming Victoria. An excellent choice of vacation to see all of Canada.

Majestic Rockies Plus Victoria (CVGJ) 11 days Starting at: $2,599.00*

This unforgettable 11-day vacation is a perfect balance of scenic wonders and cosmopolitan cities, and is a Traveler’s Favorite. Begin in Calgary and see the major sights, including Calgary Tower and Fort Calgary. Then enter the heart of the Canadian Rockies and Banff National Park. After a day at leisure, travel to Yoho National Park and spectacular Lake Louise, where you stay at world-renowned Chateau Lake Louise. Then follow the Icefield Parkway to Jasper National Park with a stop at the Columbia Icefield. Descend the Yellowhead Highway and stay at 108 Mile Ranch, a historic boomtown in the Cariboo Gold Fields. Stay in the alpine resort of Whistler before catching a ferry to Vancouver Island. See Butchart Gardens and enjoy independent time in charming Victoria. End your trip by sailing through the Gulf Island to Vancouver.

Canada’s Historic Rail & Grand Lodges (NCZGJ) 12 days Starting at: $4,579.00*

Journey through five Canadian provinces on this grand vacation! Begin in Toronto, Canada’s largest city, with breakfast atop the famed CN Tower and a Niagara Falls tour and cruise. VIA Rail’s The Canadian takes you on a 2-night rail journey to Jasper, then along Icefields Parkway through the heart of the Canadian Rockies to breathtaking Banff. Visit Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, then head west by motorcoach to Kelowna to sample award-winning cheeses at the Village Cheese Company, try local ciders at Klo Orchards, stroll through fragrant fields at the Okanagan Lavender Farm, and enjoy wine tastings at two area vineyards. On to Vancouver to see the sights before traveling to beautiful Victoria. An exciting floatplane trip returns you to Vancouver, the conclusion to a superb vacation.

Spirit of the Rockies (NCRGJ) 12 days Starting at: $3,729.00*

 

Create a lifetime of incredible memories traveling through the unforgettable Canadian Rockies! Begin in Vancouver with a tour that includes Chinatown and the famed totem poles of Stanley Park. Then, board the Rocky Mountaineer train and head for historic Kamloops, east to Shuswap Lake, and over the Continental Divide to breathtaking Banff National Park. En route to Lake Louise, enjoy a side trip to Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks, and travel on Icefields Parkway to Jasper National Park. View Peyto Lake and Athabasca Falls, and ride an Ice Explorer on the Athabasca Glacier. Drink in the scenery as you pass Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, then on to the mountain resort of Whistler. Visit the Squamish Lil‘wat Cultural Centre before ferrying across to Victoria and the world-famous Butchart Gardens. Return via ferry to mainland Vancouver, a great ending to your exciting Rocky Mountain adventure.

 

Western Canadian Rail Adventure (NCKGJ) 13 days Starting at: $4,099.00*

See the splendor of Western Canada—by rail! Board the Rocky Mountaineer train in Vancouver and head for historic Kamloops, east to Shuswap Lake, and over the Continental Divide to breathtaking Banff National Park. Experience Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, then travel north on Icefields Parkway, take an Ice Explorer ride on the Athabasca Glacier, and pass Athabasca Falls en route to Jasper. Cruise to Spirit Island on Maligne Lake and depart for Prince George, passing Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies. Next, your rail journey takes you to coastal Prince Rupert to learn about the canning industry at the Northern Pacific Cannery Village Museum. Ferry south through the awe-inspiring Inside Passage, a 15-hour voyage into prime humpback whale, porpoise, and sea lion territory. In Port Hardy, travel south by motorcoach to charming Victoria and its world-famous Butchart Gardens, then return via ferry to mainland Vancouver, a perfect ending to your exciting adventure.

 

Grand Western Canada Vacation (CGGJ) 13 days Starting at: $2,809.00*

Four national parks highlight this 13-day vacation. Begin in Seattle for sightseeing before traveling to the resort city of Kelowna for a visit to a family-owned orchard. Onto Glacier National Park for panoramic vistas and Yoho National Park with its Natural Bridge. Enter Alberta and Banff National Park, the scenic heart of the Canadian Rockies. Sightseeing and free time in Banff, including a gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain. Then follow the Icefield Parkway to Jasper National Park and Lake Louise. Take a snocoach ride on the Columbia Icefield before spending time discovering Jasper’s unspoiled beauty on a sightseeing tour and Maligne Lake cruise. Via Sun Peaks and Whistler, you’ll travel to the Pacific Coast, sail across the Strait of Georgia, and through the Gulf Islands to Victoria for two nights. After a visit to Butchart Gardens, ferry to Vancouver for sightseeing and free time. Return to Seattle for a special farewell dinner atop the Space Needle—the perfect end to your vacation.

Parks & Canyons Spectacular (APGJ) 13 days Starting at: $2,379.00*

 

Marvel at the West’s premier natural wonders on this 13-day vacation. Start in Rapid City and visit the Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Tour Tatanka and Deadwood, once a wild gold mining town, and visit the Little Bighorn Battlefield in Montana. After time at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, it’s on to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Admire Old Faithful before staying in the all-western town of Jackson where you will experience a chuck wagon cookout. Next, it’s on to Salt Lake City for sightseeing; then Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks are next with their dramatic landscapes. Continue into Arizona to Page, on the shores of Lake Powell, for a sunset dinner cruise. Cross the Painted Desert to the amazing Grand Canyon. Finally, take legendary Route 66 to Las Vegas, where this spectacular vacation ends.

 

National Parks of Canada & the US (COGJ) 16 days Starting at: $3,459.00*

Discover the natural wonders of some of North America’s most spectacular national parks. Begin with a city tour of Vancouver before traveling to orchard-graced Kelowna and Glacier and Yoho National Parks. Crossing into Alberta, explore the beauty of Banff National Park and Waterton Lakes National Park. Pass into U.S. territory through Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park and drive to Helena, Montana’s historic capital. In Yellowstone, the world’s first national park, you’ll find yourself surrounded by half the world’s geothermal features including Old Faithful. Drop south to stunning Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park and bring your appetite for a chuck wagon cookout and Wild West show in Jackson. Enjoy sightseeing in Salt Lake City, unique rock formations in Bryce Canyon, and cross the Painted Desert to the world-famous Grand Canyon. Finally, travel on legendary Route 66 to Las Vegas, where a sightseeing tour and leisure time round out this incredible vacation.

* Price listed does not include airfare. From the Dates & Prices section of the vacation, you can get an air quote.

Your trip to Eastern Canada, while on your Tour…….

Savor the diversity and enchantment of the great cities from Quebec City to Toronto. Listen to the locals, and experience a new culture.

Take a romantic stroll in Quebec City, Canada’s only walled city, top it off with a cruise of the Saguenay Fjord. Take a trip to Montreal to visit the Notre Dame Basilica. Tour the beautiful capital of Ottawa and immerse yourself in the always busy, cosmopolitan city of Toronto. These special vacation, travel packages we have set up for you in Canada include Montmorency Falls, Niagara Falls, St. Lawrence Islands National Park and more.

Niagara Falls & French Canada (NCCGJ) 8 days Starting at: $2,079.00*

Grab your beret and experience French Canada! Begin in Montréal with sightseeing that includes Notre Dame Basilica and Old Montréal, then travel by rail to Québec City, Canada’s only walled city. Explore cobblestone streets and four-centuries-old buildings that will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time to Old France! Visit the Basilica of Sainte-Anne de Beaupré pilgrimage site and tour a sugar shack to learn the art of making maple syrup. Next, journey along the St. Lawrence River and into the province of Ontario. In Ottawa, Canada’s capital, city sightseeing highlights Parliament Hill, Embassy Row, and the Rideau Canal, then enjoy a scenic cruise through St. Lawrence Islands National Park and a stop at the historic town of Kingston, Canada’s first capital. See the sights in Toronto before taking a scenic cruise to the base of thundering Niagara Falls. Return to Toronto for a festive dinner atop the world-famous CN Tower, the perfect ending to an exciting adventure!

 

Exploring Upper & Lower Canada (CCGJ) 9 days Starting at: $1,709.00*

Enjoy charming upper and lower Canada, including a cruise at St. Lawrence Seaway and Niagara Falls, on this nine-day vacation. Start in Niagara Falls on board the Maid of the Mist for a thrilling boat ride to view the thundering waterfalls. Then enjoy sightseeing in Toronto, Canada’s largest and most cosmopolitan city. Leave Toronto and arrive at St. Lawrence Islands National Park, also known as 1000 Islands, for a waterways cruise. After sightseeing and leisure time in Ottawa, drive northeast to Cap-de-la-Madeleine and its famous Basilica. The next two nights are in romantic Quebec City. See the sights of this well-preserved historic center before traveling to Montreal for both guided and independent sightseeing of its mix of historical, natural, and cultural offerings.

 

Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island (NCHGJ) 10 days Starting at:$2,449.00*

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Discover the heart of Canada’s Atlantic seacoast. Begin with a guided tour of Halifax before heading out along Nova Scotia’s majestic coastline to explore quaint fishing villages, beautiful resorts, and fascinating historical sites. Spend two nights on Prince Edward Island (PEI), with an island tour, time in the provincial capital of Charlottetown, and visits to PEI National Park and Green Gables farmhouse, setting for the popular Anne of Green Gables novel. On Cape Breton Island, keep your camera ready as you embark on the Cabot Trail, one of the most scenic drives in the world. Experience Acadian culture, and visit Annapolis Royal, the oldest continuous European settlement north of Florida. In your free time, consider an optional whale-watching cruise on the Bay of Fundy! Your journey ends in Halifax with a succulent lobster dinner and Highlander Pipe Leader in full Scottish regalia—a grand finale to an extraordinary vacation.

Autumn in New England & Eastern Canada (NAEGJ) 10 days Starting at: $2,539.00*

Experience the heart of New England and Eastern Canada! Begin in Boston, the Cradle of Liberty, with sightseeing that includes the historic North End, Boston Common, and the State House. In Maine, explore charming Ogunquit, coastal Kennebunkport, and picturesque Portland; then, take in the scenic landscapes of New Hampshire’s White Mountains, Franconia Notch, and the Presidential Range. Cross through Vermont to Québec where you’ll visit an award-winning vineyard, sample homemade cheeses and cider at the Abbey of Saint Benoit du Lac, and tour a sugar shack to learn the art of making maple syrup. In Québec City, Canada’s only walled city, see the Plains of Abraham and Chateau Frontenac before heading northwest for a cruise on beautiful Lac des Sables in the picturesque Laurentian Region. Your journey concludes in Montréal with sightseeing that features Old Montréal, Notre Dame Basilica, and Mount Royal.

Maritimes Adventure (CTGJ) 12 days Starting at: $2,349.00*

 

Get acquainted with the local culture and the seafaring traditions of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Maine on this fascinating 12-day vacation. After sightseeing in Boston with a local expert, head north along Maine’s rocky coast to Portland. The next two nights are in Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, the state’s oldest summer resort. Visit Acadia National Park, then board a catamaran ferry from Bar Harbor to Yarmouth. Stop at the Fisheries Museum and continue to Halifax and Peggy’s Cove. Then visit Sherbrook Village, whose renovated buildings recall the 1860s. Via the Canso Causeway, cross over to Cape Breton Island. In Baddeck, visit the Alexander Graham Bell Museum and enjoy a drive along the Cabot Trail. A ferry whisks you over to Prince Edward Island, where you’ll enjoy a two-night stay in Charlottetown before traveling through New Brunswick to Saint John. Pass quiet fishing villages along the coastline into Maine where you’ll visit FDR’s Campobello before ending your vacation in Boston.

Eastern US & Canada Discovery (CUGJ) 13 days Starting at: $2,389.00*

 

Savor the diversity and enchantment of the great cities of the Northeast and Canada on this enticing 13-day Panorama, featuring a boat cruise and visits to the most important monuments. Begin in exciting Boston where sightseeing focuses on historic sites such as the Old North Church and the Old State House. There’s leisure time to browse through Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. Then it’s on to romantic Quebec City, Canada’s only walled city, with its Place d’Armes, the ancient Palace Royale, and the Plains of Abraham. Travel to Montreal to visit Notre Dame Basilica and enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Drive west to the beautiful capital of Ottawa where you’ll see the Canadian Mint, Parliament Hill, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Stables, and other famous sites. Next is the cosmopolitan city of Toronto, Canada’s largest city, for sightseeing and free time. See magnificent Niagara Falls on a Maid of the Mist cruise before returning to the U.S. to visit Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for a tour of an Amish farmhouse. Sightsee in Washington DC with its many monuments and government buildings before traveling to Philadelphia for independent sightseeing time. The trip ends in Newark or New York City.

 

 

Newfoundland, Labrador & the Cabot Trail (CFGJ)13 days Starting at: $2,569.00*

With cruises, ferry crossings, and visits to several United Nations World Heritage Sites, this breathtaking 13-day vacation features the best of Newfoundland and Labrador. Begin in Halifax, Nova Scotia, known as “New Scotland,” for a city tour and a visit to Citadel Hill. Take the scenic Marine Drive north along the coast to visit Sherbrooke Village, once a gold-mining town. At Baddeck, visit the Alexander Graham Bell Museum, then travel along the Cabot Trail. Enter Cape Breton Highlands National Park. At Sydney, ferry to Newfoundland’s Port-aux-Basques. From Corner Brook, head north to Gros Morne National Park, known for its exceptional beauty. Then ferry across to Norris Point. Visit Port-Au-Choix National Historic Site before boarding another ferry to cross the Strait of Belle Isle, known as Iceberg Alley. Ferry back to St. Barbe to L’Anse Aux Meadows National Historic Site where a Viking settlement is the main attraction. On the way to Gander, Twillingate, and Port Blandford, view lighthouses, museums and quaint fishing villages along the scenic coastline. You might spot drifting icebergs and whales as well. Visit Heart’s Content Cable Station Provincial Historic Site on your way to St. John’s, Newfoundland, to tour the oldest settlement in North America with a local expert. Board your boat for a narrated cruise to view humpback whales and puffins in Witless Bay. Then end your vacation with a traditional screech-in ceremony.