CANADIAN ROCKIES, VANCOUVER & VICTORIA JULY 17 - 26, 2021 with host WANDA STARKE, Retired News Anchor ©VIA Rail Canada Columbia Icefield Glacier Capilano Suspension Bridge Banff National Park Experience Tour™ Courtesy of Glacier Adventure Glacier of Courtesy Canadian Rockies, Vancouver & Victoria JULY 17 - 26, 2021 Additional dates may be available Bridge Suspension Capilano of Courtesy Enjoy the splendor of the Canadian Rockies with one night on VIA Rail’s Wanda Canadian train. Starke alongside the Coast Mountain Range, Inner Harbor. Beautiful flower beds this vibrant city is the largest in British and gardens reflect the area’s passion Wanda began DAY 1: FLY TO CALGARY feet above downtown. Following Take in breathtaking views during lunch at the historic and grand Columbia. We find our adventurous for gardening. A spectacular lunch is working at WXII 12 Upon arrival we check-in to our lunch, we journey through the foothills Fairmont Banff Springs hotel. The side on a walk across the breathtaking prepared for us at the elegant Fairmont in 1994 and was accommodations in Calgary. and up into the mountains to Banff for two relaxing evenings. B,L afternoon is ours to explore this Capilano Suspension Bridge. After, Empress hotel. We have the afternoon most recently the we check-in to our accommodations co-anchor of the DAY 2: DISCOVER CALGARY unique mountain town. B,L at leisure to browse in the delightful for the night. B,D 6 p.m. news until In the morning, we spend time learn- DAY 3: BANFF shops or to visit local attractions. L Begin the day with a retired Royal DAY 4: COLUMBIA ICEFIELD her retirement in ing about this spectacular city just DAY 7: THE BUTCHART DAY 9: FERRY TO 2018. At her core, Wanda describes east of the Rocky Mountains. After Canadian Mounted Police meet and Breathtaking scenery borders our GARDENS® WASHINGTON herself as a storyteller and continues enjoying the highlights of Calgary, greet to hear stories and learn about route today along the Icefields Parkway. This morning we board a ferry for This morning we depart Victoria by to produce weekly segments for WXII relax and savor lunch at Sky 360 the iconic Mountie uniform followed This beautiful area is famous for the Vancouver Island. We visit The ferry and cross the Strait of Juan 12 News including A Place to Call atop the Calgary Tower, almost 630 by a panoramic tour of the Banff area. glacial blue waters of its many lakes nestled among the mountains. At the Butchart Gardens®, one of the most de Fuca and international border Home, which profiles children waiting Columbia Icefield, we board a giant acclaimed horticultural exhibitions to Washington. We drive along the to be adopted, and 12 Inspires, which Jasper National Park Rocky Mountain Wildlife Glacier Explorer that carries us onto in the world. Stroll along pathways Olympic Peninsula before arriving features people making a positive Athabasca Glacier. We stay in Jasper through wonderfully landscaped in Seattle. Tonight we enjoy a difference in the community. this evening. L theme gardens and enjoy the seasonal Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner She has been honored by the The floral displays. See the Ross Fountains at the hotel. D Silver Circle of the National Academy DAY 5: RIDE THE RAILS play its pattern of water displays every of Television Arts and Sciences be- This morning we board VIA Rail’s four minutes. A delightful lunch is DAY 10: FLY HOME cause of her significant contributions historic Canadian train and begin included at the gardens. Later, we Bid farewell as we depart for the to the television industry. She was our journey to Vancouver in their arrive in enchanting Victoria, the airport. We will long remember also awarded the President’s Award Sleeper Plus cars. Enjoy top-notch provincial capital of British Columbia our incredible adventure through for Volunteer Service from President service and unforgettable experiences for two relaxing nights. Shops, cafes the Canadian Rockies and Barack Obama, The Maya Angelou onboard as you roll past the beautiful and interesting attractions are just a western Canada. Women Who Lead Excellence Award landscapes. Savor expertly prepared stroll away. L Honoring Women in Media from UNCF, meals in the dining car. L,D Highest Elevation: 6,850 feet and the Anna Quindlen Award for VICTORIA DAY 8: Excellence in Journalism. DAY 6: VANCOUVER A local guide joins us to tour Victoria, Enjoy an included breakfast on the known for its British atmosphere. Join Wanda and train this morning as you awaken. The city began as an outpost for the WXII 12 News We arrive in Vancouver and take Hudson Bay Company in 1843. LEISURELY viewers on this time to explore the city. Surrounded We view historic sites including the ACTIVITY LEVEL beautiful vacation. by water on three sides and nestled Parliament Building on the lovely Refer to General Information for details VIA Rail’s Historic Canadian Train Your Experience Includes Our unmatched Holiday Advantage includes ALL accommodations, admission to attractions, Experience breathtaking vistas with Holiday’s relaxing motorcoach transportation, rail transportation, baggage handling at hotels, professional Tour & carefree railroading adventure. Director, and local guides, plus airfare, fuel surcharges, government fees, and airport & departure taxes. Enjoy the full experience of cozy cabins, delicious included gourmet A fully-refundable deposit of only meals in the dining car, and impeccable service. 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Dimensions: 7’ 3” x 5’ • WXII 12 News Welcome Lunch at • Calgary guided tour Dimensions: 6’ 5” x 7’ 5” Double ..............$5899 per person (excluding washroom) Sky 360 Calgary Tower • Banff & Jasper National Parks Berth: 5’11” x 2’ 6” Single ..................6799 per person Berths: 5’11” x 2’ 6” • Lunch at the Fairmont Banff • Mountie Meet & Greet presented Triple/Quad subject to availability Springs hotel by Banff Lake Louise Tourism ® • Lunch at The Butchart Gardens • Columbia Icefield Glacier A valid U.S. passport is required for all U.S. citizens. 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