Travelling north from Nanaimo on the Inland Island Highway, there's a stretch of wilderness before y ... - Ron Kirstein and Edited by Linda Kirstein & Lisa Cole
With more and more travelers choosing to vacation close to home, Western Canada offers a spectacular diversity of scenery and culture with the added benefit of an excellent exchange rate for U.S. visitors.
From its dramatic coastlines to the magnificent peaks of the Canadian Rockies, Western Canada offers a friendly and eco-sensitive environment for all ages and interests.
Imagine a boat cruise and a guided ocean kayak trip followed by a helicopter tour over snowcapped mountains. Add to this overnight stays and wonderful meals on British Columbia's scenic Sunshine Coast that can be combined with a two-day, all daylight train ride winding through the Canadian Rockies.
That's just one example of the new year-round mini-break vacation packages created by Rocky Mountaineer Railtours, one of the largest tour specialists in North America, now celebrating its 15th season. The packages, called Canadian Discoveries and Experiences, let you explore western Canada's attractions or relax in secluded getaways.
An especially compelling way to appreciate the Canadian Rockies is to spend time on board the acclaimed Rocky Mountaineer train.
When you hop aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, get ready for a breathtaking two-day journey that has been called "The Most Spectacular Train Trip in the World." The rail tour follows the historical train route constructed more than 100 years ago through Canada's West and Canadian Rockies with an overnight stay in Kamloops, British Columbia.
The train ride takes place during the day, so travelers can take full advantage of the natural surroundings while experiencing warm hospitality and attentive service.
Guests may choose to travel in the spacious, single-level RedLeaf coach or the bi-level glass domed GoldLeaf coach featuring panoramic views from the upper level. For breakfast and lunch, GoldLeaf travelers descend a spiral staircase to an elegant private dining car with white linen table service and regional wines and cuisine.
Package flexibility means a customized vacation experience. Rocky Mountaineer Railtours' rail journeys travel between Vancouver, British Columbia, and Jasper, Banff or Calgary, Alberta.
During the train's regular season, mid-April to mid-October, there are more than 60 package tours ranging from two to 17 days, with additional Winter Rail Vacations offered in December. The destination-focused Discoveries and Experiences tours are offered year-round.
Author: Rodney Wright
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