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VIA's 'CANADIAN' Train THE GREAT CANADIAN TRAIN RIDE Across Canada by VISTA-DOME Streamlined train! May 12 - 25 & Sept. 29 - Oct. 12, 2006 Book now for complimentary train travel home from Vancouver! HURRY! This offer is capacity controlled, don't miss out! Click or Call (619) 890-8894 for reservations or to request a printed copy of this  brochure.
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Three-day/two-night deluxe hotel stay in Montreal at the superbly located Le Centre Sheraton with plenty of free time for enjoying this most colorful and chic city. Travel aboard VIA Rail from Montreal to Toronto, a day trip from city center to city center. Three-day/two-night in Toronto at the superbly located Crowne Plaza Hotel,. Passage from Toronto to Jasper and Vancouver aboard VIA Rail's acclaimed vista-domeliner 'The Canadian' in First Class sleeping car accommodations including all meals whilst aboard.	Three-nights accommodation in Banff at the acclaimed Brewster Mountain Lodge in superior rooms. Overnight stay in Jasper at Chateau Jasper with Jasper sightseeing including seldom visited Maligne Lake and Maligne Canyon. Columbia Icefield Sno-coach tour atop Athabasca Glacier.	Banff sightseeing tour including the famous Gondola ride and a visit to Banff Hot Springs Lake Louise sightseeing tour. Vancouver city sightseeing tour upon arrival in Vancouver. Two-night deluxe hotel stay in Vancouver at the elegant Crowne Plaza Hotel Georgia with Afternoon tea. Vancouver city sightseeing tour. Farewell dinner in Vancouver.

For many decades, one of the 'must-do' holidays on every travelers list has been the legendary cross-Canada train trip, from Montreal to Vancouver, across the Dominion in vista-dome comfort. At Train Holidays, we have long believed that only one additional could make this idea better:  Leisurely hotel stays in each great part of Canada along with intelligent, comprehensive sightseeing. For those travelers to whom 'how' they get somewhere means as much as what they do, we offer up the most acclaimed train in North America, Via Rail's showcase 'Canadian' where all of guests enjoy First Class sleeping car accommodations in 'Silver & Blue' class with all meals aboard included.  Guests enjoy access to the splendid art deco dining car, the signature dome cars with all-around viewing and the famous 'Park Car' with its Bullet Lounge and Mural Bar.  As befits an elegant holiday, we have included some very stylish events 'ashore' as well, including a welcome dinner at le Grand Cafe in Montreal, luncheon in Toronto at the chic Canyon Creek Grill, dinner in Banff at Le Beaujolais, a favorite of the Royal Family and an indulgent two-night stay in Vancouver at the beautifully situated Hotel Georgia, an elegant hotel of great style. In the Rockies, our guests enjoy four days of sightseeing including Jasper, Banff and Lake Louise as well as seldom-visited places like Moraine Lake, Maligne Canyon and Bridal Veil Falls.  All sightseeing is included.   Book early and you will enjoy free train travel home from Vancouver   to ANY US City served by Amtrak. A great way to avoid flying and enjoy the scenic delights of the Pacific Northwest by rail. ALSO! For guests booking early, we offer a limited number of flights to Montreal for only $140 per person from most US Cities. Call today to see if you can qualify for this!

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY 01 Guests arrive in Montreal today by train or plane and enjoy an two-night stay at the superbly located Le Centre Sheraton, built right next to the train station in the heart of downtown. 02 We have intentionally left today with plenty of free time for sightseeing and enjoying this pretty city, the largest French speaking city in the World after Paris. A special treat awaits today with an elegant welcome dinner at Le Grand Cafe that we have included for our guests, a nice way to meet your fellow travelers. The balance of the evening is free for enjoying Montreal. 03 We depart Montreal this morning aboard VIA Rail for Toronto. Upon arrival at Toronto, we check into the Crowne Plaza Hotel for our two-night stay in Canada's largest city, exciting Toronto, with the balance of the day and evening at leisure. (L) 04 All day free for further exploring this wonderful city, highlighted by a welcome luncheon at the acclaimed Canyon Creek Grill, a favorite haunt of the great and near-great in Toronto. Overnight at the Sutton Place Hotel.     05 The big day as we depart the hotel this morning and board the legendary 'CANADIAN' at Union Station for our journey west. The stunning train is a perfect 1950's time capsule with the famed Vista-dome cars, a real old-fashioned dining car and first rate dining and service. Tonight we join for cocktails in the swank, end of train 'Bullet Lounge' before our welcome aboard dinner in the art deco diner as we roll west over the Canadian National Railway. (L,D) 06 All day is spent crossing the Canadian Prairies aboard the Canadian. Civilized amenities abound including hot showers, a special lounge just for First Class passengers, and the best dining on any train in North America, deluxe train travel at its very best in a manner that has all but vanished. (B,L,D) 07 After breakfast, the Canadian begins its ascent of the eastern slope of the Rockies, a not to be missed spectacle. This afternoon, we arrive in gorgeous Jasper and transfer to the superb Chateau Jasper for our overnight stay in this magical and unspoiled mountain hamlet. This afternoon, a beautiful side trip to nearby Maligne Canyon and Maligne Lake. (B,L) 08 A stunning day of sightseeing as we travel to Banff via the Columbia Icefields Parkway and enjoy  a ride on the Glacier itself on a ‘Sno-coach’ stopping for lunch en route before our arrival at the charming Brewster Mountain Lodge with its  oversized rooms and great location. (L) 09 A full day to enjoy Banff begining with the gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain followed by a visit to the Banff Hot Springs that have made this village famous. Later tonight, our special Farewell dinner at Le Beaujolais overlooking the Bow River. (B D) 10 Another magical day with a sightseeing tour to Yoho National Park that takes in Bridal Veil Falls, Moraine Lake and seldom-visited Emerald Lake with all afternoon at leisure to further enjoy Banff. (B) 11 We depart this morning after breakfast bound for Jasper with a special sightseeing tour north over the Icefields Parkway stopping at Peyto Lake and Sunwapta Falls en route. We have included a special lunch today before we board the westbound CANADIAN, featuring spectacular views of the Rockies from its many vista-dome cars, one of the great travel treats in the World. Drinks in the classic Observation Lounge are a highlight tonight followed by dinner in the diner as we roll west  over the historic Canadian National Rwy. A good night’s sleep awaits in comfortable Pullman sleeping cars.(BL.D) 12 The CANADIAN arrives in Vancouver after breakfast time and we have a brief city sightseeing tour of this beautiful city, Canada's third largest, before our arrival at the highest-rated hotel in Vancouver, the Westin Grand, where suite accommodations. The balance of the day is at leisure. Particularly recommended for viewing are nearby Robson Street with its shops, galleries and boutiques and famous Stanley Park with its commanding views. Guests have time, if they would like, to take the scenic day trip by Ferry to lovely, and very British, Victoria where there is an opportunity to tour famed Butchart Gardens. We have included a traditional English Afternoon tea today at hotel. Overnight is spent in sumptuous comfort at the Hotel Georgia (B, AT) 13 Guests have a full day to sleep in, take in Queen Elizabeth Park or the chic West End or Chinatown before our Farewell Dinner later this evening. Overnight at the Hotel Georgia. (B, D) 14 Guests depart for home today! Welcome home! FARES & ACCOMMODATIONS Pullman Section Upper and lower berths $3,295 Double Bedroom One large room with upper and lower berths and private Enclosed bathroom with toilet and washbasin. $3,645 Two Roomettes Two individual single rooms offering individual lower beds, Individual washbasin and toilets in each room. $3,995 Suite Two Double Bedrooms combined to guarantee lower beds on the “Canadian”. Includes two picture windows, and two separate bathrooms with washbasins and toilets! $4,895 *limited availability Single Occupancy (Including exclusive occupancy Hotel accommodations throughout.) Lower bed with washbasin and toilet in room. $4,845 ALL government and departure taxes and fees are included in the above fares.

Terms & Conditions: Featured fares shown are per person, based on double occupancy. Fares are in U.S. dollars and include non-discountable amounts. All Taxes are included. For new bookings only. Subject to availability. Offers are capacity controlled, and may be modified, withdrawn or sailing dates may be substituted without prior notice. Restrictions may apply. Please refer to the appropriate brochure for full terms and conditions. Contact our reservations number at (619) 890-8894 with any questions.