Vancouver to Toronto by Rail

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Opened in 1939 in a partnership between the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Railways—and just in time for a visit by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth—this opulent gem, known as the “Castle in the City,” quickly became a landmark in Vancouver. The hotel has hosted many famous entertainment acts and was once even home to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The recently renovated hotel features distinguished restaurants and lounges, a gym, and a spa.

Room Amenities: Individual climate control, pillow top bed, flat-screen HDTV, Wi-Fi (additional fee), coffee and tea maker, minibar, bathrobes, iron and ironing board, and en suite bathroom with sundries and hair dryer.

Fairmont Royal York—Toronto
Built by the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1929, it was the tallest building in Canada at the time—and featured magnificent architecture and luxury, including more than 1,000 en suite guest rooms, a glass-enclosed roof garden, and a concert hall with a 50-ton pipe organ. It has recently undergone a five-year, multimillion-dollar renovation to combine stunning, redesigned guest rooms with carefully preserved historic elements.

Located directly across from VIA Rail’s Union Station, this elegant downtown property is minutes away from the city’s best attractions and features five restaurants, four lounges, and an indoor pool, gym, spa, and business center. Underneath the hotel begins a 19-mile underground network of shopping and malls, featuring more than 1,200 stores, accessible by the direct entrance from the hotel lobby.

Room Amenities: Individual climate control, pillow top bed, flat-screen HDTV, Wi-Fi (additional fee), coffee and tea maker, minibar, and en suite bathroom with hair dryer.

Aboard The Canadian, you’ll experience an inviting blend of modern amenities with a sense of nostalgia, offering the perfect way to unplug and enjoy nature’s beauty at a slower pace.

The Canadian offers comfortable accommodations, thoughtful service, beautiful views from the domed Prestige Park Car, and gourmet cuisine made by onboard chefs using locally sourced ingredients.

Prestige Class provides an elegantly appointed cabin, including an oversized picture window with blinds, flat-screen TV, modular leather L-shaped couch seating by day and comfortable double bed with luxurious bedding at night, and private en suite bathroom, featuring a shower, deluxe amenities, and hair dryer. Guests in Prestige Class also enjoy priority boarding, private concierge service with in-cabin cocktails and canapés, turndown service, and privileged access to the Park Car.
All cabin beds are doubles. Due to cabin size and layout, separate twin beds are not possible in Prestige Class.

Optional Pre-Tour Victoria
Victoria Pre-Tour*
Double: $1,295 | Single: $1,795
Enjoy two nights in delightful Victoria—a colorful pedestrian-friendly city is an ideal spot for whale watching, biking, shopping, and sampling from the wide variety of cafés and restaurants that line bustling Government Street.
What’s Included
• 2 nights at the Fairmont Empress (or similar) with breakfast each morning
• Guided panoramic city tour
• Admission to Butchart Gardens
• A 1.5 hour ferry cruise from Victoria to Vancouver across the Strait of Georgia
• Gratuities to local guide
• Airport transfer for guests arriving during the suggested times

Day +1: ARRIVE IN VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Settle into your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Explore some of Victoria’s most beautiful downtown sites, including: Christ Church Cathedral, with its gothic stone architecture, magnificent stained glass windows and Helmuth Wolff organ; Craigdarroch Castle, a stunning Victorian mansion; Bastion Square, site of the original Fort Victoria, with its spectacular views of the local harbor; or the renowned Royal British Columbia. Overnight: Fairmont Empress
Day +2: VICTORIA
Join your guide for an easy half-day walking tour of Victoria, featuring samplings of delicious local foods while learning about important sites along the way. The afternoon is open for additional opportunities to explore more of this charming city. Enjoy a walking tour of the downtown to appreciate its history and culture or a whale-watching cruise to see the wildlife-filled waters off the coast. Take time for a carriage ride, English-style high tea, or a stroll through some of Beacon Hill Park’s 200 acres. There is a endless array of ways to fill your day. You may even choose to end the day with a renowned haunted Victoria tour or a visit to one of the many craft breweries in town. Your local guide or hotel concierge can help set up a day perfect for you. Overnight: Fairmont Empress (B)
What’s Included
• 2 nights at the Fairmont Empress (or similar) with breakfast each morning
• Guided panoramic city tour
• Admission to Butchart Gardens
• A 1.5 hour ferry cruise from Victoria to Vancouver across the Strait of Georgia
• Gratuities to local guide
• Airport transfer for guests arriving during the suggested times
Day +3: VICTORIA | VANCOUVER | MAIN PROGRAM
BEGINS After breakfast, explore world-famous Butchart Gardens followed by a ferry ride to Vancouver to join fellow travelers on the main program. (B)

Optional Post-Tour Niagara Falls & Toronto
Niagara Falls & Toronto Post-Tour*
Double: $1,295 | Single: $1,795
Discover the wonders of Niagara Falls and Toronto. With the guidance of a skilled captain, get up-close and personal with Canadian Horseshoe Falls and breathtaking Great Gorge, experiencing the roar, power
and mist they create.

What’s Included
• 2 nights at the Fairmont Royal York (or similar) with breakfast each morning
• Guided city tour of Toronto
• Access to all stops included on the city tour
• Private transportation to/from Niagara Falls
• Niagara Falls boat tour, including lunch featuring spectacular views
• Gratuities to local guide and driver

Day 7: TORONTO
Get ready to discover Toronto during a guided tour. Marvel at the grandeur and elegance of a bygone era as you explore the exterior and grounds of Casa Loma, a historic castle built atop Davenport Hill overlooking downtown Toronto. If interested, discover more of Casa Loma’s fascinating past along with fabulous and fanciful gothic architecture. Next prepare your tastebuds for lunch at St. Lawrence Market—hailed by National Geographic as one of the top food markets in the world. Afterward, visit the CN Tower—a celebrated icon of Toronto’s skyline at more than 1,815 feet high and one of the “Seven Modern Wonders of the World.” Soar to the sky in one of the glass elevators to 1,122 feet for the outdoor observation deck to feel the breeze. On a clear day, gaze at astounding views of the city and lake, Niagara Falls off in the distance, and sometimes, even helicopters flying below you. Overnight: Fairmont Royal York
Day 8: TORONTO | NIAGARA FALLS
Embark upon what many consider to be Canada’s most memorable experience: a cruise around majestic Niagara Falls on a thrilling Hornblower boat tour led by passionate guides who entertain with legendary stories, history, and fascinating facts about the Niagara region. Next, enjoy lunch overlooking the falls followed by leisure time in Niagara-on the-Lake. Overnight: Fairmont Royal York (B,L)
Day 9: TORONTO | DEPART FOR U.S.
After breakfast, make your own way to Union Station to board the UP Express train headed for Toronto Pearson International Airport for flights home. (B)

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