Ultimate Canadian Rail Adventure
JUNE 24 - JULY 5, 2022
Like Paul’s past tours, this vacation will offer fantastic destinations, meals, and attractions, along with a couple of remarkable rail components. This includes the two-day, Rocky Mountaineer train that will travel through incredible scenery. For this reason, this train operates during daylight hours only and overnights at a hotel in Kamloops, British Columbia.
We anticipate selling out quickly so the time to sign up is now! A risk-free deposit of only $200 will reserve your space and prices are guaranteed upon receipt of the deposit. Our friendly and knowledgeable Tour Consultants are available to share helpful information about what to expect on our guided tours and take your reservation. Call us today at 888-554-5208.
We look forward to traveling with you!
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Welcome and thank you for your interest in our 12-day fully-guided Ultimate Canadian Rail Adventure with Paul and Judy Joseph.
Credit: Rocky Mountaineer
Every Holiday Vacations Tour Includes:
All airfare. We arrange your flights and monitor for changes and delays.
Flights from more than 100 guaranteed
U.S. airports nationwide
All motorcoach transportation and local departures.
All accommodations selected with high standards of comfort, service, amenities, and ideal locations.
A professional Holiday Vacations Tour Director brings a wealth of knowledge, helpfulness, and friendly personality to every trip.
Complimentary baggage handling at all hotels.
Many included meals featuring authentic, regional cuisine.
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Any subsequent price increases by our suppliers are absorbed by Holiday Vacations.
Fully Refundable $200 Deposit
A $200 deposit saves your space and is fully refundable for any reason before the final payment date of your tour.
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Day 1: Harbor Cruise
Begin with a pleasant flight to Seattle. Enjoy lunch at the lively, renowned Pike Place Market famous for its flying fish and gregarious vendors. Experience fantastic views of the city skyline, Olympic Mountains, and Puget Sound on a harbor cruise. Become acquainted with your fellow travelers at a special Holiday Vacations Welcome Dinner.
MEALS D
1 night at the Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown Hotel Day 2: Amtrak Cascades
We travel to King Street Station to board Amtrak’s Cascades train for a very scenic ride along Puget Sound as we head north to Vancouver, British Columbia. Once in Vancouver, we’ll have the opportunity to walk across one of the longest and highest pedestrian suspension bridges in the world at the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.
MEALS B1 night at the Westin Resort & Spa in Whistler Day 3: PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola
More majestic landscapes await us during our PEAK 2 PEAK 360 Experience between the Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. See lovely mountain peaks, lakes, and forests while riding in a gondola for bird’s- eye views. After an included lunch we explore the West Coast Railroad Heritage Park in Squamish where you will be able to see various locomotives and vintage rail cars.
We stop at Shannon Falls for pictures on our way back to Vancouver. Enjoy the evening at your leisure.
MEALS L2 nights at the Vancouver Marriott Downtown Day 4: Vancouver
We have a morning tour of Vancouver, described by The New York Times as “Manhattan with mountains.”
Enjoy the city’s cosmopolitan sophistication and natural beauty. We stop for lunch on your own at Granville Island Public Market with its variety of produce and vendors, handcrafted products and unique gifts. Everything is fresh from the field, oven or ocean! This afternoon is at leisure to explore this incredible city. Tonight we dine overlooking Vancouver at the revolving Top of Vancouver Restaurant.
MEALS DDay 5: The Butchart Gardens®
This morning we board a BC Ferry for a very scenic 90 minute cruise to Vancouver Island. Upon arrival, we visit The Butchart Gardens
®, the world-class horticultural
ATTRACTIONS & HIGHLIGHTS
» Seattle’s Original Harbor Cruise™
» Pike Place Market
» Seattle to Vancouver aboard Amtrak Cascades
» Capilano Suspension Bridge
» West Coast Railway Heritage Park
» Roundtrip BC Ferry from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay
» The Butchart Gardens
®
including lunch
» Stanley Park horse-drawn carriage tour
» Vancouver to
Banff aboard Rocky
Ultimate Canadian Rail Adventure
12 DAYS | 15 MEALS | FROM $7,599 INCLUDING AIRFARE
Kamloops
CANADA
ALBERTA
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Banff Calgary
2 1 Columbia IcefieldWhistler
1 1Travel with Paul & Judy Joseph
Paul Joseph and his wife Judy have been design- ing and hosting rail tours all over the world for more than 35 years. They both love the excite- ment of traveling, especially by train. This will be Paul and Judy’s 17th Holiday Vacations train tour.
Paul retired from broadcasting in 2006 after a 36-year career as Chief Meteorologist for WTMJ- TV & Radio in Milwaukee. In 2008 he was induct- ed into the Milwaukee Media Hall of Fame and in 2009 he was inducted into the Silver Circle of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for his significant contribution to radio and televi- sion weathercasting. Paul is a professor in the Physics Department at Marquette University where he teaches meteorology.
Paul and Judy invite you to join them on this wonderful adventure.
Credit: Rocky Mountaineer
in 1834 and its famous British influence. View the magnificent Parliament Building on Inner Harbor.
Flowerbeds and gardens reflect the area’s passion for gardening. An included lunch is served at the elegant Empress Hotel, one of Canada’s great railway hotels.
Following lunch, enjoy this beautiful city at leisure.
MEALS LDay 7: Carriage Tour
This morning we return to Vancouver, taking another pleasant BC Ferry ride back to the mainland. Discover more ferry dining options as we admire clear blue waters and Pacific Northwest islands. This afternoon’s adventure is a Stanley Park horse-drawn carriage tour. Soak up the sights of Vancouver’s thousand-acre wonderland in a comfortable old-fashioned carriage. Our expert guide narrates, highlighting Vancouver’s Harbor, Deadman’s Island and more.
MEALS B1 night at Vancouver Marriott Downtown Day 8: Rocky Mountaineer
“All Aboard” the Rocky Mountaineer, a private train that travels only during daylight hours through some of the most spectacular railroad scenery in the world.
Today’s journey takes us through the beautiful Fraser and Thompson River Canyons. Our first-class GoldLeaf Service includes full glass-dome windows, gourmet a’
la carte meals, and sweet and savory snacks. We also have exclusive use of the large outdoor viewing platform.
MEALS B+L
1 night in Kamloops
Day 9: Spectacular Scenery
Our second day aboard the Rocky Mountaineer is even more spectacular than the first as the rails take us to the Canadian Glacier National Park, the famous spiral tunnels, and Kicking Horse Pass. Our guide will continue
to give us informative commentary as we enjoy both breakfast and lunch. Later in the afternoon we arrive in Banff and check in to our comfortable accommodations in this breathtaking mountain resort town.
MEALS B+L2 nights at the Elk & Avenue Hotel Banff Day 10: Columbia Icefield
Today we visit Lake Louise within Banff National Park.
View turquoise, glacier-fed water surrounded by the forested and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies, as we travel along the incredible Icefields Parkway. Our next adventure brings us to the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre where we enjoy a delectable lunch at Altitude Restaurant. We board an Ice Explorer for the Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience Tour™ that carries us onto Athabasca Glacier. When we arrive back at our hotel in Banff, enjoy the evening at leisure.
MEALS B+LDay 11: Raft Float
Begin the day with a retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police meet and greet to hear stories and learn about the iconic Mountie uniform. Then have a guided raft float on the Bow River, revealing exceptional mountain beauty. This relaxed float is a perfect opportunity for taking pictures of the dramatic landscapes. We’ll float by the Hoodoos and come ashore at the face of soaring Mount Rundle. Enjoy lunch and some last minute shopping in Banff before traveling to Calgary. Our farewell dinner will be at the Keg Steakhouse.
MEALS B+D1 night as the Westin Hotel Calgary Day 12: Cheers Canada!
We return home with amazing memories from our Canadian rail vacation!
JUNE 24 - JULY 5, 2022
PRICES All Airfare Included!
Double ...$7,599 per person Single ... $8,799 per person Triple/Quad subject to availability
Valid U.S. passport required
Deposit: $200 per person Final Payment: March 21, 2022Full refund up to 96 days prior to departure Departure Point: Milwaukee - General Mitchell International Airport. Call for additional guaranteed airport departures. Departure points subject to change.
MODERATE ACTIVITY LEVEL ○ ○ ● ○ ○ See General Information page for details
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Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience Tour™
Explore the interpretive exhibits in the Glacier Discovery Centre before riding onto the surface of the famous Athabasca Glacier on a thrilling Ice Explorer all-terrain vehicle. Delight in up-close views as our driver-guide shares the history of the icefields and their environmental impact. Then, step out onto the ice and take in the icefield’s breathtaking beauty.
Courtesy of Capilano Suspension Bridge
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Courtesy of Glacier Adventure
Rocky Mountaineer
All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer! Have the rail excursion of a lifetime, taking in the breathtaking sights of the Canadian Rockies while getting premium-class GoldLeaf Service. Indulge the senses with Executive- Chef-prepared gourmet meals and sweeping panoramic views you’ll get from comfortable, state-of-the-art, bi-level glass dome coaches. Then step outside on special viewing platforms for fresh mountain air and more extraordinary sights.
Bi-level Glass Dome Coaches
Excellent Cuisine Outside Viewing Platforms
Seattle’s Original Harbor Cruise™
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Guided Raft Float on Bow River
Credit: Rocky Mountaineer Courtesy of RMRT.ca
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Persons Needing Special Assistance - Holiday Vacations does not provide personal attendant services. Any disability requiring special attention should be reported to us at the time you make your reservation. We will make reasonable attempts to accommodate special needs, but we are not responsible for any denial of services by carriers, hotels, restaurants, and other independent suppliers. Travelers requiring assistance must be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing the necessary assistance.
Children On Tour - Children traveling on tour must be at least eight years old and accompanied by an adult.
Reservation Changes - Requests for changes in flight schedules, early or extended hotel stays or for other eligible components of the tour should be made prior to the final payment date.
A non-refundable processing fee of $50 per person will apply for any change requested prior to the final payment date and $100 per person for any change requested on or after the final payment date. These fees are in addition to any costs or penalties from suppliers.
Gratuities - Tips for all the included features of your tour (baggage handling, included meals, etc.) will be taken care of by your Tour Director. Tips for meals on your own or for other services are at your discretion. Customary tips for the Tour Director, train staff on the Rocky Mountaineer and your Driver are on a voluntary basis and given individually.
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LEISURELY ACTIVITY LEVEL ○ ● ○ ○ ○ Activity levels have five ranks ranging from
“Relaxing” to “Active”. On a tour rated “Relaxing,”
expect to climb some stairs, navigate slight slopes, stand for reasonable periods of time, and walk over relatively level conditions. On a tour rated “Active”, expect a high activity level with challenging conditions, lots of walking, uneven surfaces, and possibly high altitudes.
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Guests must also be able to handle their own carry-on bags on airplanes, on and off motorcoaches, and to and from hotel rooms.
Checked luggage will be delivered to and from guests’ hotel rooms on their behalf. If a guest requires mobility assistance, they must be accompanied by an able companion who is totally responsible for providing the guest’s necessary assistance. Holiday Vacations does not provide personal attendant services. All activity level ratings are relative to each guest’s individual levels of fitness and mobility. Holiday Vacations is unable to determine your travel health and fitness level. Please consult your doctor when evaluating your ability to travel.
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Prior to final payment date Full refund
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