ROCS Holidays 30-Day Grand Canadian Train Journey

and museums such as the National Gallery of Canada. The train will arrive to Ottawa Station, just east of downtown. DAY 14 - BEST OF OTTAWA WALKING TOUR WITH BOAT CRUISE Your tour will begin with your friendly local guide meeting you at the Giant Spider sculpture named “Maman” in front of the National Gallery. You will be in awe of this stunning piece of art created by artist Louise Bourgeois, depicting a spider with a sac containing marble eggs. From there you will begin making your way to ByWard Market, passing by the stunning Royal Mint and Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica. You will love the ByWard Market, a historic and vibrant neighborhood known for its outdoor farmer’s market, local artisan shops, restaurants, and nightlife scene. It also features several historic landmarks and cultural institutions, providing you a glimpse into the city’s rich heritage and contemporary culture. From there you will continue walking toward The Centennial Flame, passing by the beautiful Fairmont Chateau Laurier along the way. For your last stop, you will board a relaxing River Cruise to enjoy famous views of the downtown city centre and discover the wonderful Ottawa River. As you board the boat, your tour will come to a close and you and your guide will part ways. DAY 15 - OTTAWA – TORONTO Departing the nation’s capital of Ottawa today, board the VIA Rail train bound for Toronto, Canada’s largest city. Complimentary newspapers and non-alcoholic beverages are available in the lounge, and power outlets and free Wi-Fi are conveniently at your seat. Traveling out of Ottawa you’ll enjoy views of Ontario’s small villages and scattered maple forests, then the train will pass Trenton Junction and travel along the shores of Lake Ontario, one of the five Great Lakes of North America. Your journey will take approximately four hours, arriving to Toronto at Union Station. Known as Canada’s busiest transport hub, approximately 250,000 visitors pass through Union Station every day. DAY 16 - NIAGARA FALLS This award-winning Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto is the best way to experience one of Canada’s most spectacular sights. Every detail has been meticulously planned to ensure this fully guided luxury tour will be the highlight of your trip to Canada. With complimentary door to-door service, you’ll be picked up anywhere in downtown Toronto. A modern vehicle and certified driver

ensures a smooth ride so there is no need to worry about driving on your own. Along the route, your exceptional tour guide points out hidden gems and provides local insight. In Niagara Falls, you’ll bypass the regular line with priority access to the Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat tour. With a maximum of just 12 guests, there are no long waits to get on and off our vehicle at each stop giving you more time to enjoy Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the Lake. DAY 17 - TORONTO Toronto, the capital city of Ontario, is a diverse and vibrant city situated on Lake Ontario’s northwestern shore. It’s a dynamic metropolis with a core of soaring skyscrapers, all dwarfed by the iconic CN Tower. Toronto also has many green spaces, from the orderly oval of Queen’s Park to 400 acre High Park and its trails, sports facilities and zoo. In the summer, long, hot days are packed with cultural events, festivals, concerts and Blue Jays baseball games. A healthy city, full of green space, rivers, parks and forests. Many of these green spaces are connected, creating corridors for wild animals like coyotes, foxes, raccoons, skunks and squirrels to travel through. Just a two and a half-hour drive away from Toronto is the Muskoka region, where larger mammals like moose, bears and white-tailed deer can be found in a natural landscape of forests, waterfalls, rugged rock formations, lakes and rivers. It is ripe with outdoor activity in the summer months, with options ranging from cycling, hiking and fishing to canoeing, paddle boarding and cruising on Lake Ontario. The Harbourfront Centre is a mecca of entertainment, culture, and art hosting live acts at the Toronto Music Gardens, or you can pick up a game of volleyball at Ashbridges Bay. In the Muskoka Region, more adventure awaits with ample paddling, cruising and zip lining opportunities. DAY 18-20 TORONTO TO JASPER ONBOARD VIA RAIL Board VIA Rail’s “The Canadian” for an unforgettable train journey! Leaving Toronto skirt Lake Ontario before traveling west to the town of Barrie in Southern Ontario. This region has some of the richest farmland in Canada, with beautiful rolling countryside punctuated by small woodlots. Continuing on through Barrie to Parry Sound where the ‘Canadian’ enters Rock Country, where hard stone ribs jut from the earth to mark the Canadian Shield. The rock in this region is billions of years old, which has been carved from retreating Glaciers, leaving millions of small lakes,

now surrounded by vast forests. Continue past the scenic Lakelands of Northern Ontario to the prairie provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, ending your journey in the town of Jasper in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. All berths, cabins and bedrooms include access to the business lounges in Toronto, a Bon Voyage onboard reception when departing Vancouver or Toronto, access to the glass domed viewing cars. By day, rest comfortably in an armchair while enjoying the spectacular views of the landscape rolling by. Each spacious cabin has private toilet facilities, a sink, a mirror, razor outlet, small closet, large window with blind and locking door. A shower, just a few steps away from the bedrooms and berths, is reserved for sleeper plus class passengers. Complimentary shower towels and an amenity bag for body care articles are provided. At night, your armchair will be converted into a cozy bed equipped with a reading light. Pillows, sheets and blankets are provided. Inclusions: All meals and non alcoholic beverages included in the dining car. Complimentary coffee, tea, fruit and cookies in the lounge cars. DAY 21 - JASPER Rise to the snowy peaks of the Canadian Rockies today as you arrive in Jasper and transfer to your hotel. The day is free to explore this unique alpine community. (Continenal breakfast included today onboard VIA Rail) Surrounded by the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Jasper is the heart of Canada’s wildest national park. Here you’ll find 11,000 square kms of wilderness, and activities for everyone from adventure seekers to relaxed vacationers. Try white water rafting, horseback riding, cruising down the world’s most scenic highway on the back of a Harley Davidson or playing golf on Canada’s top resort course. In winter, go soaring in a cable car among towering snow-capped peaks or try ice climbing in Maligne Canyon. Top off the day at Miette Hot Springs, the hottest natural springs in the Canadian Rockies. A quintessential mountain town nestled on the Athabasca River, Jasper’s history dates to 1813. Today, it’s bustling with shops, galleries, cafes and spectacular views in every direction. Jasper is a laid-back haven for active adventures. It’s the largest park in the Canadian Rockies, and it’s full of treasures. Join us for a day exploring the highlights of Jasper National Park

30-DAY GRAND CANADIAN TRAIN JOURNEY - HALIFAX TO VANCOUVER 2024

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