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Canadian Train Odyssey with Alaska Cruise
22 day tour from Toronto to Vancouver
Tour Operator
Cosmos
Departures
May 14, 2027
–
Aug 27, 2027
Prices From
$8,165
This adventure across Canada begins in Toronto, ends in Vancouver, and is filled with spectacular scenery, national parks, and some of Canada’s most popular cities. It also includes a 3-day, 3-night journey aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian® from Toronto to Jasper, where you’ll enjoy ever-changing landscapes through Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Cruise past Niagara Falls on an included sightseeing cruise, then continue to the Canadian Rockies, where you’ll ride the Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier at Columbia Icefield. Stop at Lake Louise, where turquoise waters reflect the surrounding mountain peaks. Visit Jasper National Park, with its rugged mountains, glaciers, alpine meadows, rivers, and abundant wildlife, and Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park. From the Pacific Coast, sail across the Strait of Georgia to Victoria. Spend two nights in Victoria, then ferry to Vancouver, where your adventure continues on a 7-night Alaska cruise through the Inside Passage. Mountain scenery, glacier-fed lakes, wildlife, exciting cities - experience it all on this unforgettable rail adventure across Canada with an Alaska cruise!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
TORONTO
Welcome to Toronto! Your Tour Director is on hand from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. to answer any questions. After checking into your hotel, perhaps do some shopping at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, visit the Hockey Hall of Fame, or sample local specialties at St. Lawrence Market, a historic marketplace that has served the city for more than 200 years.
Day 2
TORONTO. EXCURSION TO NIAGARA FALLS
Begin the day with an orientation tour of Toronto, including City Hall, the downtown banking district, Rogers Centre, and the iconic CN Tower. Leave the city and travel along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls, where you’ll take an included sightseeing cruise for thrilling up-close views of the thundering Falls. For a different perspective, consider an optional excursion to Skylon Tower for spectacular views and a buffet lunch. Return to Toronto with time to explore the city on your own. NOTE: Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. Favorable conditions usually exist from May to October. When conditions are unfavorable, a visit to Journey Behind the Falls will be substituted.
Day 3
TORONTO–VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN
This morning, transfer to Union Station to board VIA Rail’s, The Canadian, for a three-day, three-night journey to Jasper. Travel in Sleeper Plus class aboard beautifully restored art deco rail cars. Relax in the domed observation cars and enjoy panoramic views of the Ontario countryside and chef-prepared meals featuring a selection of soups, salads, entrées, and desserts. (L,D)
Day 4
VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN
Today, watch the scenery pass by as you travel the full length of the Canadian National Railway’s breathtaking mainline through the ever-changing Canadian landscape. (B,L,D)
Day 5
VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN
Today, The Canadian travels through Winnipeg before continuing across Manitoba’s prairies and into Saskatchewan. (B,L,D)
Day 6
VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–JASPER NATIONAL PARK
Arrive in Jasper this morning and enjoy an orientation tour of the townsite. The remainder of the day is free to explore Jasper National Park. Perhaps join an optional scenic float trip on the Athabasca River with the chance to spot wildlife along the shoreline.
Day 7
JASPER NATIONAL PARK
Today is at leisure. Consider an optional narrated cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island* where you’ll learn about the history, geology, flora, and fauna of the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. Opt to hike one of the park’s trails in search of wildlife or browse the shops in downtown Jasper. *This optional excursion begins operating in late May/early June.
Day 8
JASPER NATIONAL PARK–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–LAKE LOUISE–BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Board your motorcoach this morning stopping at the Columbia Icefield for a tour highlight – a ride aboard the all-terrain Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier. Continue along the Icefields Parkway to stunning Lake Louise, where turquoise waters reflect the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Arrive in Banff National Park for a leisurely two-night stay. Enjoy an orientation tour upon your arrival.
Day 9
BANFF NATIONAL PARK
The day is free for independent exploration. Perhaps start your day with an optional helicopter ride for breathtaking aerial views of the Canadian Rockies. Or hike, bike, shop in the townsite, or relax at the hot springs. Your Tour Director can offer suggestions for activities and dining.
Day 10
BANFF NATIONAL PARK–YOHO NATIONAL PARK–GLACIER NATIONAL PARK–KAMLOOPS
This morning, leave Banff National Park and travel over Kicking Horse Pass on the Continental Divide. Continue through Yoho National Park and Glacier National Park, enjoying views of mountain peaks, forests, and rivers along the way. Late this afternoon, arrive in Kamloops, a historic cattle-ranching center.
Day 11
KAMLOOPS–FERRY CROSSING–VICTORIA
Travel through the Coast Mountains to the Pacific coast, where the landscape changes from dry interior valleys to lush alpine forests. Board your afternoon ferry for the scenic crossing to Vancouver Island. Upon arrival, consider joining an optional excursion to Butchart Gardens and explore its 55 acres of floral displays. Later, enjoy sightseeing in Victoria, including the Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. This evening, perhaps take a stroll along the beautiful waterfront. (B)
Day 12
VICTORIA
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Victoria. Perhaps visit the Royal BC Museum, tour the Parliament Building, enjoy afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, or browse the shops along Government Street. Or choose an optional whale and wildlife watching cruise seeking out whales, porpoises, seals, and eagles.
Day 13
VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING–VANCOUVER
This morning, sail across the Strait of Georgia and through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver. After arriving in Vancouver, bid farewell to your Tour Director and transfer to Canada Place to board your Alaskan cruise ship. Your package price includes Holland America’s ‘Have It All Premium Cruise Package.' (D)
Day 14
SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE
Spend the day cruising the Inside Passage, one of the world’s most scenic coastal waterways. Located along the coast of British Columbia, the Inside Passage is the longest sheltered inland waterway in the world. Watch the water for wildlife, including orcas and humpback whales. (B,L,D)
Day 15
JUNEAU
Located at the foot of mountain peaks on Gastineau Channel, Alaska’s capital city of Juneau is home to Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefield. Browse the shops in town—or get out and kayak, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee, or fish. With long daylight hours, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy Juneau’s many outdoor adventures. (B,L,D)
Day 16
SKAGWAY
Skagway is known as the gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898, when thousands of prospectors passed through town on their way to the Yukon Territory. Visit the Trail of ’98 Museum or the historic Red Onion Saloon to learn more about Skagway’s Gold Rush history, including stories of Klondike Kate, Peahull Annie, and other colorful characters. Or stroll the wooden boardwalks and browse the shops of this historic frontier town. (B,L,D)
Day 17
SCENIC CRUISING: GLACIER BAY
Cruise through Glacier Bay National Park, where snow-capped mountains, forests, and tidewater glaciers create one of Alaska’s most spectacular landscapes. Keep your binoculars and camera ready as you sail to Margerie Glacier, where you may have the chance to witness the dramatic spectacle of ice calving. Watch for wildlife along the shoreline and in the water, including humpback whales, grizzly bears, and other native species. (B,L,D)
Day 18
KETCHIKAN
Named Alaska’s “First City” as the first major port of call for many cruises sailing the Inside Passage, Ketchikan sits along the Tongass Narrows and is surrounded by the Tongass National Forest. Known for its salmon fishing and Native Alaska heritage, Ketchikan offers opportunities to try your luck on an optional sport-fishing excursion, savor fresh local seafood, or learn about the traditions of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples. (B,L,D)
Day 19
SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE
Arguably one of the greatest cruising routes in the world, the Inside Passage stretches through stunning landscapes, from Misty Fjords National Monument to famed Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Sailing the Inside Passage offers opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife, with humpback whales and orca plying the bountiful waters, bald eagles soaring overhead, and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline. (B,L,D)
Day 20
VANCOUVER (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends this morning. Guided city sightseeing in Vancouver includes Stanley Park, Gastown, Chinatown, and other famous landmarks. The remainder of the day is free to explore. Browse the shops along Robson Street or consider taking a water taxi to Granville Island to visit its Public Market and waterfront cafés. (B)
Day 21
VANCOUVER
Today is at leisure for independent sightseeing. Perhaps spend time in historic Gastown, Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood, with its cobblestone streets, Victorian architecture, and iconic Gastown Steam Clock. Or choose an optional aerial tram ride at Grouse Mountain and visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park for panoramic views and a walk through the rainforest canopy.
Day 22
VANCOUVER
Your vacation ends this morning.
What's Included
Meals
3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
Hotels
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto
First-Class
Lobstick Lodge
First-Class
Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
First-Class
Quality Inn Kamloops
Superior Tourist-Class
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
First-Class
Sandman Suites on Davie
First-Class
Itinerary Dates & Prices
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Start Date
May 14, 2027
End Date
Jun 04, 2027
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$9,544
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May 28, 2027
End Date
Jun 18, 2027
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$8,195
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Start Date
Jul 02, 2027
End Date
Jul 23, 2027
Our Price
$9,864
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Start Date
Jul 30, 2027
End Date
Aug 20, 2027
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$8,204
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Start Date
Aug 27, 2027
End Date
Sep 17, 2027
Our Price
$8,165
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