Grand Trans Canada Rail Adventure with Alaska Cruise

Toronto, the capital city of Ontario, is a vibrant, multi-cultural city that boasts an incredible range of attractions and events. Perhaps its best-known landmark is the world-famous CN Tower, a national icon and one of the world’s tallest buildings. Visitors rocket to the top at 15 mph in a dizzying, 58-second elevator ride then enjoy 360-degree city views from the fine dining restaurant at the pinnacle. Visitors to Toronto can enjoy discovering the artwork and all the action in the boutiques, galleries, theatres and cafés of the pedestrian-only Distillery District, or hit the high-end boutiques on Bloor Street and at the Eaton's Centre. Later they can take in world-class theatre, opera, symphony and more in the booming theatre district or head for the Beaches, the city’s popular lakefront neighbourhood where sidewalk cafés, trendy restaurants and pubs welcome everyone from bohemian artists to financiers.

Jasper, set at the heart of Canada’s Jasper National Park in the awe-inspiring Canadian Rockies, retains its timeless appeal as a peaceful, unpretentious, and friendly former railway town. The landscapes here are majestic; numerous mirror lakes, dense and varied forests, breathtaking snowy slopes. A year-round gateway to the park’s pristine setting, Jasper is the perfect place to enjoy skiing, nature photography, a paddle through crystal clear waters, hiking (over 1200 km of trails await), spotting wildlife (including grizzly bears, moose, and elk), or simply enjoying the serenity of the area. Top itinerary items include lake tours; a soak in the warm, idyllic Miette Hot Springs; and a meander along the adrenaline-inducing Glacier Skywalk, where visitors are separated from a 280-metre drop by a glass floor - among others.

Lake Louise town is situated in Alberta in Canada, within the extraordinary Banff National Park and the Rocky Mountains. The lake's hamlet was named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria, and is famous for its turquoise appearance, the Victoria Glacier, the soaring mountain backdrop, and enormous surrounding ski resorts. Hikers can enjoy a trek up to Lake Agnes Tea House for stunning panoramic views, rent canoes, or skate on the lake’s icy surface in winter. Other highlights include the Lake Louise Gondola, a cable car that crawls up the Whitehorn Mountain via an open ski lift or enclosed gondola, providing a better chance of spotting the area’s local grizzly bears. Several other viewpoints offer more magnificent spots to take in the sights.

Nestled high in the Canadian Rockies, the resort town of Banff is the largest in the Banff National Park and is known for its breathtaking scenery, artsy and cosmopolitan atmosphere, and opportunities for skiing and outdoor activities. Three sublime ski areas are easily accessible from here, and the area famously boasts ‘Canada’s Best Snow’ making skiing, snowboarding, and all other snowsports a dream. The awe-inspiring Lake Louise and forested hillsides make for wonderful exploration in summer, with a massive network of excellent trails well suited to hiking, biking, and horse riding. Delve into the area’s unique heritage by visiting sites such as the Cave and Basin National Historic Site and the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, or visit purely for views and culinary pursuits by bar and restaurant hopping.

Located at Canada’s southwestern border, the city of Vancouver boasts majestic mountains, sparkling ocean, rainforests and beautiful foliage in all four seasons. A vast multicultural population, endless activities, and excellent infrastructure ensure Vancouver is welcoming to all. While the city has excellent public transportation, it is a great walking city - easily accessible, clean, green and safe. Vancouver caters to almost any interest throughout the year; visitors can enjoy world-class shopping, gourmet meals, outstanding live entertainment, sporting events, theatre, outdoor adventure, a huge array of watersports, and spectacular sights and attractions. The city is also known for its easy access to Whistler, the Canadian Rockies, Victoria, and Vancouver Island. Don’t miss the opportunity to traverse the thrilling, famous Capilano Suspension Bridge and its new related activities, including palpitation-inducing cliff walks and historical tribal sites.

Sandwiched between the Gastineau Channel and alpine-forested mountains, Alaska’s remote capital, Juneau, features restored historic buildings, fascinating museums and vibrant nightlife. This geographically secluded city is the only state capital in America with no road system. It is a popular stopover for cruise ship visitors, who flock here for the spectacular natural surroundings and to view ancient calving glaciers. The area offers an excellent array of wildlife, including humpback whales, seals, eagles, and brown bears. Juneau offers visitors a cornucopia of exceptional wilderness attractions, including the Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness Area, the Glacier Bay National Park and Admiralty Island National Monument, featuring the largest national forest in America. Don’t miss the massive world-famous Mendenhall Glacier. Other popular activities include kayaking, fishing, hiking, and hunting.

Tucked away in the northernmost reaches of the renowned ‘Inside Passage’ in southeast Alaska, the city of Skagway boasts a colourful history. The town features gold-rush-era restored buildings, streets lined with western-style wooden boardwalks and offers visitors superb shopping, entertainment, museums as well as an array of excellent dining options. Take an epic steam train ride up the steep Chilkoot Trail on the spectacularly scenic White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, visit the fascinating Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park or hike along beautiful routes to Yakutania Point and Smuggler's Cove. Visitors can look forward to a range of other delightful activities including: rafting adventures down countless waterways, touring around the exquisite Emerald Lake, cycling through lush rainforest, or exploring the breathtaking Yukon Territory on horseback.

Situated in southeast Alaska, Glacier Bay National Park is the undeniable highlight of Alaska's popular Inside Passage. This World Heritage Site is one of the world’s largest international protected areas. The park features a vast stretch of rugged snow-capped mountains, wild untouched coastlines, freshwater streams, tidewater glaciers, lush rainforest, and deep protected fjords. This glistening iceberg-abundant bay is flanked by the sheer peaks of Mount Fairweather and the massive Grand Pacific Glacier. The park offers visitors a fantastic selection of thrilling wilderness adventures and activities including: kayaking, whale watching, eco-touring, sports fishing, golfing, beachcombing, flightseeing, sightseeing, camping and hiking. Commonly spotted wildlife include: humpback whales, killer whales, seals, porpoises, sea otter, brown bears, wolves, moose, mountain goats and over 200 bird species.

Situated on Alaska’s southeastern coast, on the island of Revillagigedo, the city of Ketchikan is known for its plentiful salmon, jaw-dropping scenery, and an incredibly rich First Nation culture. Ketchikan is idyllically positioned along a network of waterways known as the ‘Inside Passage’, which meander through some of the most jaw-droppingly beautiful wilderness in the world. Known as the ‘The Salmon Capital of the World', Ketchikan boasts a thriving century-old fishing culture and is home to the world’s largest collection of totem poles. Visitors can look forward to a variety of activities including: learning about Native Alaskan culture, visiting local art galleries, fishing on one of the many lakes and rivers, ziplining over misty fjords, or spotting whales, dolphins, and sea lions.