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Tour Highlights Railroading in the Canadian Rockies JULY 20 - 29, 2020

with host NOAH BERGREN, Meteorologist ©VIA Rail water on three sides and nestled YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES alongside the Coast , • All airfare, taxes & fuel surcharges this vibrant city is the largest in British • Columbia. We find our adventurous Guaranteed prices & low deposit side on a walk across the breathtaking • Holiday Vacations Tour Director Capilano Suspension Bridge. After, & local guides we check-in to our accommodations • Motorcoach and professional driver for the night. B,D • Rail transportation • Baggage handling at hotels DAY 7: THE BUTCHART NOAH BERGREN GARDENS® • $100 travel voucher for a future tour This morning we board a ferry for Noah Bergren joined the WPSD Local 12 Excellent Meals Featuring Vancouver Island. We visit The 6 team as a Meteorologist in 2018. Butchart Gardens®, one of the most • WPSD Local 6 Welcome Lunch at Originally from Connecticut, Noah’s acclaimed horticultural exhibitions Sky 360 Tower passion for meteorology began while in the world. Stroll along pathways • Lunch at the Fairmont Banff Springs hotel growing up in the changeable New through wonderfully landscaped • Lunch at The Butchart Gardens® England weather. Noah earned his theme gardens and enjoy the Bachelor of Science degree in Meteo- • Lunch at the Fairmont Empress hotel seasonal floral displays. See the rology from Penn State. There, he was • Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner in Ross Fountains play its pattern of the head of communications for the Seattle water displays every four minutes. Campus Weather Service. Noah led a Railroading in the Canadian Rockies A delightful lunch is included at the B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner redesign of their graphics system and gardens. Later, we arrive in enchanting had the opportunity to appear live on All Accommodations Featuring Additional dates may be available Victoria, the provincial capital of The Weather Channel. JULY 20 - 29, 2020 • for two relaxing 1 night at the Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown Before joining WPSD Local 6, Noah of its many lakes nestled among the nights. Shops, cafes and interesting Enjoy the splendor of the Canadian Rockies with one • at the Elk & Avenue Hotel in Banff worked and freelanced at stations in mountains. At the , attractions are just a stroll away. L 2 nights Pennsylvania and Connecticut. One night on VIA Rail’s Canadian Train. we board a giant Explorer that • 1 night in Jasper at the Whistler’s Inn of his most memorable forecasts was carries us onto . DAY 8: VICTORIA • 1 night aboard VIA Rail’s historic the historic blizzard of February 2013; DAY 1: FLY TO CALGARY DAY 3: BANFF We stay in Jasper this evening. L A local guide joins us to tour Victoria, Canadian train known for its British atmosphere. Noah’s hometown received over 35” of Upon arrival we check-in to our Begin the day with a retired Royal • 1 night in Vancouver The city began as an outpost for snow in roughly one day! accommodations in Calgary. Canadian Mounted Police meet and DAY 5: RIDE THE RAILS • the Company in 1843. 2 nights at the Hotel Grand Pacific Noah is a member of both the American greet to hear stories and learn about This morning we board VIA Rail’s in Victoria DAY 2: DISCOVER CALGARY the iconic Mountie uniform followed historic Canadian train and begin We view historic sites including the Meteorological Society and National • In the morning, we spend time learning Parliament Building on the lovely 1 night in Seattle Weather Association. In his free time by a panoramic tour of the Banff area. our journey to Vancouver in their about this spectacular city just east Inner Harbor. Beautiful flower beds Noah enjoys his other passion – sports. Take in breathtaking views during Sleeper Plus cars. Enjoy top-notch Attractions & Highlights of the . After enjoying lunch at the historic and grand service and unforgettable experiences and gardens reflect the area’s passion He is a die-hard Penn State Nittany • the highlights of Calgary, relax and for gardening. A spectacular lunch Calgary guided tour Lions fan. Noah skis and plays golf Fairmont Banff Springs hotel. The onboard as you roll past the beautiful savor lunch at Sky 360 atop the is prepared for us at the elegant • Glenbow Museum and basketball. Join Noah and WPSD afternoon is ours to explore this landscapes. Savor expertly prepared Calgary Tower, almost 630 feet above Fairmont Empress hotel. We have • Banff & Jasper National Parks Local 6 viewers on this fabulous trip unique mountain town. B,L meals in the dining car. L,D downtown. Following lunch, we visit the afternoon at leisure to browse in • of a lifetime. Mountie Meet & Greet presented by Glenbow Museum whose exhibits DAY 4: COLUMBIA ICEFIELD DAY 6: VANCOUVER the delightful shops or to visit local Banff Tourism attractions. showcase Western Canadian history, Breathtaking scenery borders our Enjoy an included breakfast on the L • Columbia Icefield Glacier art and culture. We journey through route today along the Icefields train this morning as you awaken. Experience Tour™ the foothills and up into the mountains We arrive in Vancouver and take time DAY 9: FERRY TO . This beautiful area is • Capilano Suspension Bridge to Banff for two relaxing evenings. B,L famous for the glacial blue waters to explore the city. Surrounded by WASHINGTON This morning we depart Victoria by • Two scenic ferry rides Calgary Victoria ferry and cross the Strait of Juan • The Butchart Gardens® de Fuca and international border • Victoria guided tour to Washington. We drive along the CANADA BRITISH 1 Jasper Olympic Peninsula before arriving Price Per Person VANCOUVER COLUMBIA in Seattle. Tonight we enjoy a ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED! Columbia Icefield ISLAND Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner Double...... $5,899 per person Vancouver 1 1 at the hotel. D Single...... $6,799 per person Victoria 2 2 Banff DAY 10: FLY HOME A valid U.S. passport is required for all U.S. 1 citizens. Passport cards and enhanced Calgary Bid farewell as we depart for the driver’s licenses are NOT acceptable. Flights airport. We will long remember our Deposit: $200 per person Motorcoach incredible adventure through the Guaranteed Price: Your price is Ferry guaranteed upon receipt of your deposit. 1 Seattle Canadian Rockies and western VIA Rail Train Canada. Final Payment: April 16, 2020 WA 1 2 3 # of Overnights Full refund 96 days prior to departure Highest Elevation: 6,850 feet ACTIVITY LEVEL 2.5 OUT OF 5 Refer to General Information for details Tour Highlights Breathtaking Landscapes, Historic Train Adventure & Magnificent Beauty

Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience Tour™ Ride onto the surface of the famous Athabasca Glacier on a thrilling Ice Explorer all-terrain vehicle. Enjoy 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 Glacier Adventure Glacier of Courtesy

VIA Rail’s historic Canadian train VIA Rail’s Sleeper Plus class gives you the full experience: private cabins, delicious meals and impeccable service. Sit back, relax and ride the rails as Canada’s dramatic landscapes unfold. ©VIA Rail Canada The Butchart Gardens® In 1904, Robert Butchart developed a quarry on Vancouver Island. As the deposits were exhausted, his wife, Jennie, transformed the empty quarry into something of beauty; it blossomed into the Sunken Garden. Between 1906 and 1929, the Japanese, Italian, and beautiful Rose Gardens were completed. Each year over 900 varieties bloom and over a million people visit to view the spectacle.

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800-826-2266 Paducah - Country Inn & Suites, 145 McBride Ln. 2727 Henry Ave. | Eau Claire, WI 54701 V S Benton - Quality Inn, 173 Carroll Rd. A C N holidayvacations.com A T I O Marion - Baymont by Wyndham Marion, 2608 West Main St. keyword: paducah Transportation provided to/from St. Louis Lambert International Airport WPSDVE20 ©Holiday Vacations, LLC CST2125056-20 VIA Rail’s Historic Canadian Train Experience breathtaking vistas with Holiday’s relaxing & carefree railroading adventure.

Relax and experience adventure aboard the historic Via Rail Canadian train. With our Sleeper Plus accommodations, solo travelers enjoy a Cabin for One featuring a sofa chair by day/bed by night and access to nearby restroom & shower facilities. Double travelers enjoy a Cabin for Two featuring two chairs during the day/upper & lower beds at night and private washroom. All Sleeper Plus guests enjoy included gourmet meals in the dining car.

Cabin for One Cabin for Two Dimensions: 6’ 5” x 7’ 5” Dimensions: 7’ 3” x 5’ (excluding washroom) Berth: 5’11” x 2’ 6” Berths: 5’11” x 2’ 6” ©VIA Rail Canada

For more information call or visit 800-826-2266 holidayvacations.com VEVR20 Explore the Canadian Rockies Feel the sublime beauty of Banff and Jasper National Parks and visit must-see attractions in British Columbia. Join us for breathtaking turquoise blue lakes, waterfalls, and mountain landscapes on a Holiday Vacations getaway to the Canadian Rockies. Tour the Banff area, get to know a retired Mountie, and take the scenic Icefields Parkway to Jasper. En route we will take a stroll atop an actual glacier! Crossing the Rockies by rail is a once-in-a-lifetime delight as we are surrounded by stunning views all day long. Get acquainted with Vancouver and Victoria, walk among the treetops at the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, and wander through extraordinary floral displays at The Butchart Gardens™. Courtesy of Black Ball Ferry Line Courtesy of Capilano Suspension Bridge Suspension Capilano of Courtesy