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University of Rochester Alumni Preent: Canada Luxur Rail JULY 11, 2019 – JULY 17, 2019 $6,795* (optional Victoria pre-tour: $995*) Embark upon a journey that many travelers spend their lives dreaming about as you travel across Canada by luxury rail. Enjoy the premium comforts of your stateroom as the train winds its way through breathtaking landscapes: the Canadian Rockies, the Pacific Northwest, and the central Canadian prairies. While on board, delight in the magnificent views from the dome car and indulge in inspired meals prepared by onboard chefs. Program Highlight† Your Itinerar† Enjoy the serenity of travel by rail as you spend three full days unplugged from the outside Day 1: Arrive in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada world, with the beauty of the Canadian wilderness unfolding before you. Day 2: Vancouver / Board VIA Rail's The Canadian Relax at leisure within your private Prestige Class stateroom—providing 50% more living space than other class cabins—featuring a picture window that's 60% larger than standard Day 3: The Canadian / Jasper, Alberta / Edmonton cabin windows, a leather couch by day that transforms into a comfortable double bed with Day 4: The Canadian / Winnipeg, Manitoba luxury linens by night, heated floors and walls, private en suite bathroom with shower, flat The Canadian / Hornepayne, Ontario screen TV with video selection, and turndown service. Day 5: Prestige Class amenities also include personalized concierge service, priority seating in Day 6: The Canadian / Toronto the dining car, and complimentary snacks and drinks in the Park Car 24-hours a day. Day 7: Niagara Falls / Depart Toronto Awake each day to majestic, panoramic views outside your cabin's picture window. Inside Optional Pre-Tour: Victoria The Canadian, many amenities await you among the first-class, art deco style cars, with abundant leisure time to enjoy them all. From your stateroom, or from seats in the Prestige Park lounge and dome cars, admire Your UR academic host for this tour is Mary Ann Mavrinac. Mary Ann is the the vastness and diversity of Canada—starting in Vancouver, traversing across five Vice Provost and Andrew H. and provinces (including expansive prairies and the Canadian Rockies)—and ending in Janet Dayton Neilly Dean of the Toronto. University of Rochester Libraries, a Savor the best in Canadian cuisine with a selection of local and regional specialties position she has held since 2012 when she came to the UR after a prepared by onboard chefs and served on the dining car’s elegant china. Three-course career working at two research lunches and five-course dinners include specialties like Veal Chop with Cajun Spices, university libraries in Canada. Canadian Lake Trout, and Pan-Seared Duck, served with complimentary beer or wine. Learn about the landscape, history, and people of Canada's provinces through onboard Mary Ann was born in Canada, and through the years, has lectures and presentations. travelled to both its coasts and in between, most notably, getting to know the country through hiking, sea kayaking, and Experience the thundering beauty of Niagara Falls up close, with the mist on your face skiing along with many city adventures, as well. She will and your skilled captain guiding you safely close to its amazing power. provide an insider’s view of Canada as she has maintained strong ties to Canadian culture. Mary Ann will also share her What's Included: 2 nights hotel accommodations; 4 nights accommodations in Prestige passion for research libraries towards achieving the academic Class onboard VIA Rail's ; 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 4 dinners including The Canadian mission of the UR. Mary Ann views this trip as a once in a a special welcome dinner and a farewell cocktail reception (meals and bar orders are lifetime opportunity, and looks forward to sharing her included while aboard the train); full guiding services of an Orbridge Travel Director; enthusiasm for Canada and the UR while getting to know you gratuities for Orbridge Travel Director, onboard guides, drivers, porters, housekeeping as we ride the rails from Toronto to Vancouver. staff, VIA Rail attendants, and wait staff for included meals; and transfers for guests arriving and departing during the suggested times. *Special group rate; limited offer; subject to change. Rate is per person based on double occupancy except where noted as Single, in U.S. dollars. Single availability limited. Airfare not included. †Subject to change. Program Rates* Prestige Class: $6,795 Canada by Luxury Rail Prestige Class Single: $9,995 JULY 11, 2019 — JULY 17, 2019 PRE-TOUR: JULY 09, 2019 — JULY 11, 2019 Pre-Tour Rate** Double: $995 Single: $1,395 Take advantage of an optional evening in Toronto after the tour at a special reception with Dean Mavrinac and local UR alumni! Details to follow. UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER CONTACT: Cory Dagen '03 Associate Director, Alumni Relations Director, University of Rochester Travel Club [email protected] / 585.273.2680 *Special group rate; limited offer. Rate is per person based on double occupancy except where noted as Single, in U.S. dollars. Single availability limited. Airfare not included. **Pre-tour rate is per person based on double occupancy in U.S. dollars. Airfare not included..