Canada’s East and West, Alaska and New England

Day 1 - Arrive Toronto

Your journey throughout Eastern Canada and New England begins today as you arrive in Toronto. You will be met upon arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel, located in the heart of the action in downtown Toronto.

Accommodation: Two Nights, Toronto, Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre

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Day 2 - Niagara Falls

This morning, enjoy a Welcome Breakfast where you will have the chance to meet your fellow guests and Travelmarvel Tour Director. Then embark on a city tour that will take you to the picturesque waterfront areas of Toronto. Afterwards, visit the village of Niagara-on-the-Lake on the way to the spectacular sight of famous Niagara Falls, which is collectively made up of three impressive waterfalls. Later, you will board a thrilling boat cruise for a journey to the base of Horseshoe Falls (raincoats provided). Perhaps you might also like to take an exciting helicopter ride over Niagara Falls (own expense).

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Meals: Breakfast Dinner

Day 3 - 1000 Islands, Ottawa

Continue on your journey to Ottawa today. Along the way, enjoy a cruise around the 1000 Islands of the St Lawrence Seaway. Cruise past tiny islands, castles reminiscent of fairytales and island mansions. You’ll be taken back to a time when pirates and bootleggers roamed the area, as well as the Gilded Age, when the rich and famous used the area as their personal playground.

Accommodation: Two Nights, Ottawa, Lord Elgin Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Ottawa

Today, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Ottawa, during which you will visit Parliament Hill and the historic Rideau Canal, which winds its way through the heart of the city. The rest of the day is yours to explore at leisure.

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Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 - Ottawa, Lac-Saint-Joseph

After breakfast this morning, your journey continues to Lac-Saint-Joseph.

Accommodation: Lac-Saint-Joseph, Station Touristique Duchesnay

Meals: Breakfast Dinner

Day 6 - Lac-Saint-Joseph, Québec City

Enjoy the picturesque landscape of the Charlevoix region as you follow the mountainous coastline of the St Lawrence River. Later, discover Québec City’s much-loved attractions on a guided sightseeing tour.

Accommodation: Two Nights, Québec City, Hotel Manoir Victoria

Meals: Breakfast Lunch

Day 7 - Québec City

Spend today as you wish. Perhaps enjoy a horse-drawn carriage tour through the city’s historic streets, unwind on a relaxing river cruise along the St Lawrence River or explore Québec City on an insightful and informative guided walking tour (own expense). Enjoy dinner at leisure this evening.

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Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 - Québec City, Montréal

Farewell Québec City after breakfast this morning and travel to Montréal. On arrival, check into your hotel, then get to know this European-influenced metropolis even better during an afternoon spent at your leisure.

Accommodation: Two Nights, Montréal, Marriott Chateau Champlain

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 - Montréal

This morning, embark on a sightseeing tour of Montréal. You’ll discover a quintessentially French city, which excels at blending old and new, from the elegant cobblestone streets of Old Montréal to the city’s contemporary waterfront. Enjoy the rest of the day to relax at your hotel or explore as you choose. Montréal offers an array of culinary and cultural attractions, thanks to its French influence, eclectic food scene and famous festival line up. This evening, meet with your fellow travellers to enjoy a special Farewell Dinner.

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Meals: Breakfast Dinner

Day 10 - Montréal, Embark Cruise

This morning after breakfast, board your premium ship for your incredible New England voyage.

Accommodation: Seven Nights, Holland America Line’s ms Zaandam

Meals: Breakfast Dinner

Day 11 - Québec City

Dock in beautiful Québec City today and enjoy the many sights and highlights before reboarding for an afternoon departure.

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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 12 - Day at Sea

After breakfast this morning, enjoy a leisurely day cruising the beautiful Gulf of St Lawrence, defined by stunning coastline.

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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 13 - Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island may be Canada’s smallest province, but it’s big on history. With time at leisure, perhaps visit the island’s capital of Charlottetown to delve into the region’s past. Alternatively, you may prefer to see the Anne of Green Gables homestead and enjoy time at this well-known literary landmark, set in pretty surrounds (own expense).

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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 14 - Sydney

Spend the day in and around Sydney on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Where the island’s French-influenced name belies its Celtic connections. You will discover cheerfully colourful highland villages, the beautiful coastal scenery of the Cabot Trail, as well as the Fortress of Louisbourg, which was once one of North America’s busiest 18th-century seaports.

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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 15 - Halifax

For ocean scenery at its best, it is hard to beat Nova Scotia’s south shore. Arrive in Halifax this morning, with free time to perhaps visit Peggy’s Cove and the German village of Lunenburg. Then head back to Halifax where you might like to visit the ramparts of Halifax Citadel or a museum which commemorates the Titanic.

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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 16 - Bar Harbor

Cross into the United States and arrive in New England’s Bar Harbor, once the exclusive summer resort of America’s fabulously wealthy. Today, Bar Harbor is an artists’ enclave and gateway to the natural beauty of Acadia National Park, much of which was donated by the Rockefeller family.

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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 17 - Boston, Disembark Cruise, Victoria

Cruise into Boston, disembark, then fly to Victoria (not included).

Accommodation: Three Nights, Victoria, The Parkside Hotel and Spa

Meals: Breakfast

Day 18 - Victoria

Enjoy today at leisure to explore however you wish.

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Meals: Breakfast

Day 19 - Victoria

This morning, enjoy a short orientation tour of Victoria before visiting The Butchart Gardens. Among the most famous gardens in the world, The Butchart Gardens are more than a hundred years old and have a distinctive style all of their own. Spend time wandering through the lovely Sunken Garden and relax in the beautiful setting of the Japanese Garden and the Italian Garden. Explore the plants and floral displays on show. Then, perhaps take a whale-watching cruise or a horse-drawn carriage tour (own expense).

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Meals: Breakfast

Day 20 - Victoria, Whistler

Drive to the town of Chemainus before boarding a ferry across the Georgia Strait to Horseshoe Bay. Admire expansive views of the Coastal Mountains as you journey along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway, with a stop at Shannon Falls en route to Whistler. Instead of taking the ferry, you may like to take a floatplane flight across the Georgia Strait to Whistler (own expense).

Accommodation: Two Nights, Aava Whistler Hotel

Meals: Breakfast Dinner

Day 21 - Whistler

Today is yours at leisure to explore. Perhaps enjoy one of the select experiences available to you. Take an incredible floatplane flight, tour Blackcomb Mountain on a Jeep Safari, or head up to the snowline of Whistler Mountain by 4x4 or snowcat. Other options include a gondola ride, an informative Tree Trek, an adventurous Zip Trek or a breathtaking helicopter flight (own expense).

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Meals: Breakfast

Day 22 - Whistler, Blue River

After breakfast, travel through the rugged Cariboo region to Blue River. Enjoy a BBQ dinner this evening.

Accommodation: Blue River, Mike Wiegele Heli Village

Meals: Breakfast Dinner

Day 23 - Blue River, Jasper

Today promises fantastic alpine scenery and adventures in the great outdoors. Later, follow the famous Yellowhead Highway and pass the majestic Mt Robson, which is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, on your way to the fairytale Jasper National Park.

Accommodation: Two Nights, Jasper, The Crimson

Meals: Breakfast

Day 24 - Jasper

After breakfast today, you have the full day to take time out and relax or explore Jasper. There is no end to the excitement you can enjoy in this beautiful region. Perhaps choose one of the select experiences available to you today. You might like to take in the sights on a unique and exhilarating Harley Davidson sidecar tour; choose to embark on a thrilling rafting adventure on the Athabasca River or enjoy a memorable evening wildlife experience (own expense).

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Meals: Breakfast Dinner

Day 25 - Jasper, Lake Louise

Travel along the Icefields Parkway, considered the world’s most scenic highway, and stop at the Columbia Icefield for a thrilling Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier. After, continue to Lake Louise, the ‘Jewel of the Rockies’.

Accommodation: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Meals: Breakfast Dinner

Day 26 - Lake Louise, Banff

Travel to the glacier-fed Moraine Lake (weather permitting) on your way to Banff National Park. This afternoon, explore the town of Banff on a sightseeing tour. Then ride the Banff Gondola along Sulphur Mountain for expansive views of the surrounding area.

Accommodation: Two Nights, Banff Park Lodge

Meals: Breakfast

Day 27 - Banff

Enjoy today at leisure to explore. If you’re after adventure, consider joining a heli-flightseeing tour for aerial views of this breathtaking region. Perhaps watch for local wildlife on an exhilarating Bow River float trip or set off on a Banff Experience tour (own expense).

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Meals: Breakfast

Day 28 - Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops

This morning, board the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer train and settle into your carriage with large windows that provide expansive views of the fabled Rocky Mountains. Pass through the Spiral Tunnels, a historic engineering feat which snakes its way through the region. Then continue through impressive Kicking Horse Canyon before arriving in the city of Kamloops late in the afternoon. There is time to settle into your comfortable hotel and enjoy exploring, relaxing and dining this evening.

Accommodation: Kamloops, hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer

Meals: Breakfast Lunch

Day 29 - Rocky Mountaineer, Vancouver

Rejoin the Rocky Mountaineer and continue your rail adventure west towards the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, enjoy incredible front-row views of the region’s natural beauty, including Fraser Canyon, the Coast Mountains and Fraser Valley. Late this afternoon, arrive in Vancouver where you will spend the next two nights. Settle into your hotel and enjoy free time this evening to explore and try one of the local restaurants for dinner.

Accommodation: Two Nights, Vancouver, Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel

Meals: Breakfast Lunch

Day 30 - Vancouver

Fall in love with the beautiful city of Vancouver and get to know some of its most vibrant areas and best-loved attractions on a fascinating sightseeing tour. Savour a Farewell Dinner tonight as you prepare for your Inside Passage cruise tomorrow.

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Meals: Breakfast Dinner

Day 31 - Vancouver, Embark Cruise

Board your premium ship in Vancouver late this morning.

Accommodation: Seven Nights, Holland America Line’s ms Nieuw Amsterdam

Meals: Breakfast Dinner

Day 32 - Inside Passage

Enjoy a full day at sea at the beginning of your phenomenal journey. Relax and absorb the majestic scenery as your ship cruises past dramatic rocky headlands and glides over the frigid waters of the Inside Passage. You also have plenty of time to explore the facilities of your cruise ship and perhaps relax in one of the onboard public areas.

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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 33 - Juneau

Today your journey brings you to Alaska’s capital, Juneau. There is time to explore the region’s glacial terrain and gold rush history or perhaps choose to make your way to the town and explore the rustic shops located here. You may also like to experience an exhilarating dog sled ride over a glacier or try one of the other activities available to you. These include sampling delicious salmon baked over a fire or even trying your hand at panning for gold in this former gold rush town (own expense).

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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 34 - Skagway

This morning you’ll dock at the port of Skagway, which is located at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. Skagway was once a frontier town and gateway to the Klondike and still celebrates its gold rush past to this day. You will find a variety of stores and saloons in town that capture the excitement and history of the gold rush days. Here you will also have the opportunity to learn more about gold prospecting or view some of the fascinating local wildlife (own expense).

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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 35 - Glacier Bay

Wake up to the breathtaking sight of Glacier Bay National Park this morning, with its formidable rivers of ice, wild coastline and sheltered fjords. As you cruise through the national park, it is easy to see why the area has received World Heritage status. Today, you’ll gain a more detailed insight into the unique nature of this national park as local rangers will join you on board to impart their knowledge, explaining the geological wonders and diverse wildlife found in this remarkable region.

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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 36 - Ketchikan

Arrive today in the Alaskan town of Ketchikan, which is renowned for its idyllic scenery, rich Alaskan Native culture, and is regarded as the salmon capital of the world. Here, you will have free time to relax and explore the town at your leisure. Alternatively, perhaps choose to join a walking tour of the town or learn about the history of Tlingit culture at Saxman Native Village (own expense). Where you’ll be captivated by the collection of Native American totem poles on display.

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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 37 - Inside Passage

Today marks your final day aboard your premium Holland America Line cruise ship. You’ll spend the day cruising south through the Inside Passage and its magnificent landscapes and towering glaciers. There is time to relax on board and enjoy the premium facilities of your ship while you take in the incredible views. This evening, savour a final dinner on board.

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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 38 - Disembark Cruise, Depart Vancouver

Disembark your cruise for the final time and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

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Meals: Breakfast