Canadian Highlights
Canadian Highlights
Canadian Highlights
14 Days Starting in Toronto, ON, Canada and ending in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Visiting: Toronto, Niagara Falls, Calgary, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Kamloops, Whistler, Victoria, Vancouver
Tour operator:
Tour code:
cch
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Activities:
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Tour Overview
Embark on a journey that gives you a taste of the unique cultures and geography that make Canada one of the world's premier destinations! The sophistication of multicultural Toronto and the thunderous roar of Niagara Falls are followed by a cross country flight to Calgary - the gateway to the Rockies. Internationally-acclaimed, scenic highways traverse through Banff and Jasper national parks, revealing the stark beauty of ancient glaciers and the glass-like reflections of mountain lakes. The ranch-lands of the British Columbia interior maintain a vibrant cowboy culture, while the lofty heights of Whistler embody alpine luxury and celebrate outdoor sport and adventure. The bountiful gardens and public spaces of Victoria invite all visitors to soak in the serenity, while Vancouver seamlessly combines public parks, cultural diversity and an invigorating west coast. This incredible itinerary boasts once-in-a-lifetime experiences and will leave you with lasting memories!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Toronto
Location: Toronto
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
Fly to Pearson International Airport, Toronto. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel, and will meet up with your Tour Director. You will stay for three nights in Toronto.
Day 2 : Toronto
Location: Toronto
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
We start the day with a sightseeing tour of Toronto and discover the many identities of Canada's most cosmopolitan city. Highlights include the provincial legislative buildings (Queen's Park), City Hall, the financial district, Chinatown, residential areas, the waterfront and a ride up the CN Tower.
The remainder of the day is free for independent exploration, shopping or simple relaxation.
Day 3 : Niagara Falls
Location: Niagara Falls
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a full-day excursion to the splendour of Niagara Falls. Our route takes us through the lush fruit-growing district of the Niagara Peninsula, and we see the historic village of Niagara-on-the Lake. The Niagara Parkway follows the Niagara River, bordered with parkland, and leads us to our first unforgettable glimpse of the falls.
Included is a thrilling boat ride on the Hornblower Niagara Cruises 'Voyage to the Falls', taking us right to the foot of the Horseshoe Falls.
Afterwards, you can enjoy an optional Niagara helicopter tour or the Niagara SkyWheel, giving you a breathtaking view of the Niagara Falls region.
Day 4 : Toronto To Calgary (Flight)
Location: Calgary
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, we transfer to Pearson International Airport in Toronto and check in to our flight to Calgary, Alberta. After crossing two thousand kilometres of Canadian wilderness and western wheatland, we arrive at Calgary International Airport and transfer to our hotel.
After checking in, the rest of the day is yours at leisure. You could explore the Old West at the Glenbow Museum or Fort Calgary, browse through the Eau Claire Market, or ride up the Calgary Tower for a spectacular view.
We stay overnight in Calgary.
Day 5 : Calgary To Banff National Park
Location: Banff National Park
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Mount Royal Hotel/Banff Aspen Lodge (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
We begin the day with a city tour of Calgary's highlights.
Leaving the city, we then travel west on the Trans-Canada highway into the rolling foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The majestic peaks of the Canadian Rockies soon fill the horizon as we approach Banff National Park, our first of several, in the Canadian national parks system. We soon arrive in the charming resort town of Banff for a two night stay.
Day 6 : Banff National Park
Location: Banff National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mount Royal Hotel/Banff Aspen Lodge (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we will enjoy a tour of the region around Banff. The area became Canada's first national park in 1885 to protect its natural hot springs.
An optional helicopter sightseeing tour will give you the chance to see the eastern ranges of the Rocky Mountains.
Alternatively, you can take an optional gondola ride to spectacular Sulphur Mountain. Bring your camera!
The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the surroundings of Banff. Stroll along Banff Avenue or simply relax and enjoy the scenery.
Day 7 : Banff National Park To Jasper National Park
Location: Jasper National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lobstick Lodge (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
Today's journey through Banff and Jasper national parks promises to be a highlight of our programme. Shortly after leaving Banff, we visit the famous scenery of Lake Louise, one of the most photographed lakes in Canada.
Afterwards, we travel north on the famed Icefields Parkway through a rugged wilderness flanked by dramatic mountain ranges. At the Columbia Icefield, we board a specially constructed Ice Explorer to ride on the surface of the ancient Athabasca Glacier.
Close to Jasper, you have the chance to go on an optional raft trip on the Athabasca River. Your experienced guide will point out the natural and human history as you raft through short rapids and stretches of calm waters.
We stay overnight in Jasper.
Day 8 : Jasper National Park To Kamloops
Location: Kamloops
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Before leaving Jasper National Park this morning, you can take part in an optional Spirit Island cruise on Maligne Lake, the most picturesque and largest glacier-fed lake in the park.
You may alternately take an optional motorcycle tour of Jasper, riding in the comfortable sidecar, with an unmatched view of the forests and mountains.
Then, we travel west along the Yellowhead Highway and into the heartland of British Columbia. Breathtaking, unspoiled vistas await visitors in every season of the year. The route takes us along the Thompson River, through the picturesque Shuswap Highlands.
We arrive in Kamloops where we stay overnight.
Day 9 : Kamloops To Whistler
Location: Whistler
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Delta Hotels by Marriott/Whistler Village Suites (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
We can expect a day of dramatic scenery changes as we head to Whistler for an overnight stay. We drive through the ranch-lands and head for the coastal mountains.
A journey along the Duffey Lake Road exposes new vistas at every turn. An optional floatplane sightseeing tour over Garibaldi Park gives you an inspiring view of a natural preserve of volcanic peaks, alpine lakes and meadows.
You can enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 10 : Whistler To Victoria
Location: Victoria
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
The Sea-to-Sky Highway leads us south through spectacular coastal scenery today. You will visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge, suspended high above a magnificent canyon.
From Horseshoe Bay, we cruise by ferry across the strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island, and continue by coach to Victoria, British Columbia's capital city. Arriving in Victoria, we embark on a city tour of this former British enclave.
We stay for two nights in Victoria.
Day 11 : Victoria
Location: Victoria
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Proud of its maritime heritage, Victoria has retained a quaint, colonial demeanour, evident in the many 19th century landmarks throughout the city.
Today we treat ourselves to a tour of the famous Butchart Gardens, one of the world's great floral displays, set in a reclaimed stone quarry. Time will be allocated here for browsing through the regal gardens.
You can take part in an optional floatplane sightseeing tour over downtown Victoria and the strait of Juan de Fuca, with the Olympic Mountains in the distance.
You can also go an an optional whale-watching excursion (weather permitting) aboard a Zodiac or a regular vessel. Watch for the magnificent Orcas and abundance of marine wildlife.
The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the city's delights.
Day 12 : Victoria To Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sutton Place Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We continue through the resort region of the Gulf Islands to the ocean-side city of Vancouver, for an overnight stay.
Upon arrival in Vancouver, we enjoy an interesting tour of the city, including Stanley Park, English Bay, Gastown, Chinatown and much more.
The remainder of the day is free for independent exploration or relaxation. This evening we enjoy a farewell dinner.
Day 13 : Transfer To Vancouver Airport
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation: Flight back to the UK
Meals Included: Breakfast, No Meals
Transfer to Vancouver Airport for your return flight to the UK.
Day 14 : Return Home
Location: Vancouver
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrival in the UK.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Yes, airport transfers are included
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
What's Not Included
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Insurance
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Tipping & Gratuities
Accommodation
You will stay for three nights at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto (or similar), followed by one night at Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown (or similar). You will stay for two nights in Banff at Mount Royal Hotel/Banff Aspen Lodge (or similar). In Jasper, you will stay overnight at Lobstick Lodge (or similar), then in Kamloops for one night at The Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre (or similar). In Whistler, you will stay overnight at Delta Hotels by Marriott/Whistler Village Suites (or similar). You will stay for two nights in Victoria at Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA (or similar). Your final night will be in Vancouver, at Sutton Place Hotel (or similar).
Check out our Q&As
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Airport transfers are included on any Leger Air Holidays
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
Return flights are included on any Leger Air Holidays
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Low Deposit
Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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