Grand Tour of Canada & Alaska

Your journey into wonder begins with a two night Special Stay at Victoria’s iconic The Fairmont Empress. Celebrate tonight at a welcome dinner.

Please book your flight to arrive into Victoria prior to 05:00 PM.

Explore the spectacular Butchart Gardens.

Freechoice: Look out for Orcas on a whale watching cruise by Zodiac or cruise boat. Alternatively, enjoy a scenic floatplane flight or indulge in an “Eat Like a Canadian” walking tour.

Cross Georgia Strait by ferry. Visit Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler.

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Join renowned Black bear expert researcher Michael Allen for an enlightening session about these extraordinary creatures.

Enjoy a two night Special Stay at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler.

Freechoice Dining: Choose from a selection of restaurants in Whistler.

Floatplane flight - Soar over Georgia Strait on an optional floatplane flight to Whistler (additional expense).

Freechoice: Whistler is an outdoor adventure playground.
You might choose to indulge in a food walking tour, or soar above Whistler on a helicopter flight, enjoy the view by Zipline or Peak 2 Peak Gondola or take a mountain adventure tour.

Drive to the alpine village of Sun Peaks where you’ll stay at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel.

After breakfast, travel to Jasper via Mt Robson, the Rockies’ highest peak. Enjoy a two night stay at the  Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

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Jasper National Park is one of the world’s largest dark sky preserves. Join local guides from Jasper Planetarium for a breathtaking Dark Sky Experience.

Freechoice: Don your leathers and hit the open road in a Harley Davidson™ sidecar, go rafting down the Athabasca River or boating on Maligne Lake. Alternatively, take a scenic drive around Jasper’s stunning lakes and explore Maligne Canyon or ride the Jasper SkyTram.

Drive along one of the most famous roads in the world, the Icefields Parkway, then take an ‘Ice Explorer’ onto the Athabasca Glacier. Visit Lake Louise, a true natural wonder, and the Fairmont Château Lake Louise where you’ll enjoy a two night Special Stay in a stunning lakeview room.

Freechoice Dining: Enjoy a choice of restaurants at your hotel tonight, from fine to casual dining.

For the early-riser or the budding photographer, set a sunrise wake-up call to capture the stunning colours painted across the mountain, lake and glacier outside your window.

Small town charm nestled in stunning mountain scenery greets you in Banff.

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Meet a retired member of the Mounties for an insight into their role in Canadian history and the country today.

Settle into your two night Special Stay at the Fairmont Banff Springs.

Freechoice Dining: Choose from a range of restaurants.

Freechoice: Choose to ascend Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola for awe-inspiring views of Bow Valley or take a helicopter flight over the Three Sisters Peaks. Alternatively, enjoy a Bow River Float trip or a relaxing soak in the mineral pools. Whichever activity you choose, you’re sure to be swept away by Banff National Park, the first national park established in Canada and a World Heritage-listed Site.

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Head out at dusk on a unique wildlife spotting experience in search of Banff’s magnificent beasts including deer, elk, caribou and the elusive Grizzly bear.  

Note: This tour has the option of Calgary Stampede Scenic Freechoice full day experience in Banff and must be selected in your booking by 15 March 2023 to secure a seat. After this date and whilst on tour this option is unavailable for selection. If you choose the Calgary Stampede Full Day Tour you will be unable to attend the included Enrich wildlife tour this evening.

Embark on one of the most iconic rail journeys in the world, the Rocky Mountaineer. Be pampered by GoldLeaf Service in your glass dome carriage. Tonight, stay at a Kamloops hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer.

View the confluence of the Fraser and Thompson rivers from your glass-dome carriage. Later, you’ll arrive at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, where you’ll be comfortably appointed for the next two nights.

Visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park as it opens early, exclusively for Scenic guests. Wander among the glistening morning dew of the rainforest, before the crowds arrive. Later, a sightseeing tour will showcase Vancouver’s hidden treasures. Tonight, join your Tour Director and fellow adventurers for a celebratory farewell dinner as you prepare for the next part of your journey – cruising Alaska, the last frontier.

Farewell your Tour Director as you board your luxurious seven night Alaskan voyage on board Holland America Line’s ms Koningsdam# and settle into your comfortable Verandah Stateroom.

Settle back and relax with a book or explore the ship’s facilities, restaurants and lounges.

Alaska’s charming state capital is only accessible by air or sea, so go ahead and explore knowing you’ll never get lost.

Take a stroll into the past. Historic shop façades, wooden boardwalks and echoes of the gold rush
typify Skagway, the gateway of the Klondike Gold Rush.

A National Park Service Ranger will interpret the natural wonders you see in this spectacular area.

Alaska’s last port of call is Ketchikan, known as the ‘salmon capital of the world’. Be sure to sample some fresh local fare while you’re in town.

Continue southwards on your cruise.  Celebrate your Canadian and Alaskan escapade with a toast, share and reminisce with your newfound friends over your favourite highlights.

Disembark and fly to Montréal for a two night stay at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. (Flight not included in land only journey price. Book flight after 12.30pm).

Visit the exquisite Notre-Dame Basilica in Old Montréal, with its imposing Gothic Revival architecture. Later, take a guided tour through the city. Be sure to check out Montréal’s underground where many locals spend their time during the frosty winter. This evening you can look forward to dinner with your Tour Director and fellow travellers.

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Learn how maple syrup is made and dine on traditional Québécois fare at a local Sugar Shack while listening to live, local music.

Discover the fascinating history, architecture and culture of Québec City as you stroll through the cobblestone streets of North America’s only walled city on a tour of the old town.    Enjoy a two night Special Stay at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in the heart of Québec City. The iconic château is the world’s most photographed hotel, as it dominates the city skyline and is visible from almost anywhere in the city.

Freechoice: Choose to take a guided walk through the quaint streets of Qld Quebec’s Upper Town or discover the beauty of Montmorency Falls followed by a visit to Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre’s Basilica, the oldest pilgrimage site in Canada.  Alternatively, take a bike tour of the Lower Town and Grand Market.

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Parc Oméga is home to bears, wolves, wapitis, red deer, beavers and more. View the wildlife as you journey through the 1,500 acre park.

Straddling the Rideau Canal, Canada’s capital city Ottawa is nothing if not elegant. And for the next two nights, you’ll enjoy a more elegant experience than most at the iconic Fairmont Château Laurier, located steps away from Parliament Hill.

Freechoice Dining: Tonight, select between local restaurants or your hotel.

Discover the charm of Canada’s capital on a guided tour.

Freechoice: Choose to visit Ottawa’s delightful ByWard Market or join a hands-on culinary experience and savour the delicious meal you prepared.  Alternatively, enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at some of the city’s unique micro breweries.

Visit Madahòkì Farms, an authentic cultural experience from an Indigenous perspective.  Prepare and cook your own Bannock over an open fire and sip on traditional teas while your Cultural Ambassador shares their cultural teachings through songs and stories.Continue to Toronto, Canada’s largest city and the Fairmont Royal York.  It has welcomed royals, presidents and dignitaries alike, and today it will also welcome you for your two night stay.

Be treated to stunning views of the city and Lake Ontario from Toronto’s CN Tower. Not afraid of heights? Then step out onto the glass floor and outdoor observation area. Enjoy a brief city tour of this cosmopolitan city.

Cruise to the base of Niagara Falls and enjoy the deafening roar of the cascading waters. Take a journey below the falls and behind the heart of Niagara on a Journey Behind the Falls Experience before enjoying a memorable dinner only steps from the brink of the Horseshoe Falls. Later experience the historic Niagara Parks Power Station through an epic sight and sound night show. Overnight Special Stay, Marriott Niagara Falls Hotel Fallsview & Spa, where you’ll marvel at the view from your Fallsview room.

Welcome to the USA. Savour a traditional home-style Amish feast, then settle into the Lancaster Arts Hotel.

Visit an Amish farm for an insight into the Amish culture, faith and way of life. Later, travel to Washington D.C. for a completely contrasting experience. Two night stay at the luxurious Fairmont Washington D.C.

Enjoy a guided tour of Washington D.C. and gain a greater understanding of its enormous historical significance and influence.

Explore the historic city of Philadelphia before travelling to cosmopolitan New York City for a two night stay in the Renaissance New York Times Square.

Explore incredible New York City on a hop-on hop-off double decker bus tour.

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Nothing epitomises the excitement of theatre more than a Broadway production. Tonight, you’ll be treated to an unforgettable show in this entertainment mecca.

Your wondrous journey comes to an end.

The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the journey will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.