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Experience a host of incredible sights, from the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver to Banff National Park, considered one of the world's seven wonders. All this, and travel on the Rocky Mountaineer® RedLeaf Service® traincars, promises to be a vacation not soon forgotten.
2008: June 08, 22; July 06, 20; August 03, 10, 24; September 07.
Cruise Ports: Ketchikan, Alaska, Hubbard Glacier (Cruising), Juneau, Alaska, Sitka, Alaska, Inside Passage (Cruising), Vancouver, British Columbia.
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| Day 01 | Calgary, Alberta | Calgary Canadian Rockies.
Explore Calgary: Cowboys, rodeos and good times await visitors to Calgary. This city of roughly 800,000 relishes its cowboy past and present. A cosmopolitan city in every way, Calgary retains its spirit of friendliness and genuine hospitality.
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| Day 02 | Calgary, Alberta / Banff, Alberta | Motorcoach Calgary To Banff.
Explore Banff: Banff lies at the foot of Cascade Mountain, and is nestled in the Bow River Valley. The area is home to Banff National Park with its glacial lakes, forests, and resident bears, cougars and goats. If you'd like a view from above, but aren't too keen on helicopters, the Banff Gondola provides a hawk's-eye view of the valley and surrounding areas.
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| Day 03 | Banff, Alberta / Kamloops, British Columbia | Rail - Banff To Kamloops.
Explore Kamploops:This former fur-trading post is located at the confluence of the north and south branches of the Thompson River. Following the river by train from Kamloops takes you east to the Cariboo Mountains. If you go west, you'll head toward Fraser River Canyon and Hell's Gate, a formidable 600-foot-deep gorge.
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| Day 04 | Kamloops, British Columbia / Vancouver, British Columbia | Rail - Kamloops To Vancouver.
Explore Vancouver Canadian Ct.
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| Day 05 | Vancouver, British Columbia | Explore Vancouver: Every bit as cosmopolitan as Seattle, with a distinctive European flair, Vancouver is the Canadian jewel of Puget Sound. From the cobblestone streets of the Gastown district to Little Italy and Chinatown, Vancouver has something for everyone.
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| Day 06 | Vancouver, British Columbia | Transfer To Ship In Vancouver.
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Ancestral home of Alaska's Tlingit Indians, this rustic waterfront village has the world's largest collection of totem poles. You can see this ancient art form and learn the meaning behind totem pole imagery at the Saxman Native Village and Totem Bight and the Totem Heritage Center. Ketchikan is also a jumping-off point for seaplane excursions to the 2.2 million acre Misty Fjords National Monument, complete with abundant wildlife, waterfalls and towering mountains.
Sample shore excursions
- Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show: Witness Alaska's frontier lumberjacks as they do battle against British Columbia's premier woodsmen in this no holds barred competition for the title of "Bull of the Woods". Watch as Alaska's rich and colorful history comes to life in this dramatic display of how the lumberjacks overcame the rugged and often hazardous Tongass Forest wilderness.
After a long winter of logging, hundreds of lumberjacks gathered to determine who was the best "jack" in Alaska. This show relives those competitions. World Champion athletes are featured in chopping, sawing, tree climbing, log rolling, and much more. All events are hosted by the colorful "Tale Twister", Janko, the camp cook. Education, entertainment, and excitement are all in store at The Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show!
Get a taste of both cosmopolitan and frontier styles when you tour the capital of Alaska. Nature walks, sport fishing and scenic bike rides await you in this stunning city. Meander through original shops or marvel at Mendenhall Glacier, just outside of town.
Sample shore excursions:
- Whale Watching and Wildlife Quest: This wildlife sightseeing cruise features guaranteed whale watching. Following a short motorcoach ride to scenic Auke Bay, you'll board a waterjet-powered catamaran specifically designed for wildlife viewing. Relax in the warm, comfortable, spacious main cabin, surrounded by large windows as your experienced captain guides you through the island-studded waters of Stephen's Passage. Against the majestic backdrop of snow-capped peaks and glaciers of the Juneau Icefield, the onboard naturalist will explain the behavior and habitat of wildlife you may encounter, including humpback and killer whales, Steller sea lions, Dall's porpoise, harbor seals, bald eagles, bears and Sitka blacktail deer.
The tour operator is so confident in the abundance of wildlife that they guarantee you will see a whale. If not, you'll receive a $100 cash refund ($50 per child) as you disembark the tour boat. Don't anticipate a refund; in the past six years whales have been sighted on every tour!
Whether you're sampling fresh salmon, studying the symbolic artistry of Tlingit totem poles or taking a picture in front of the onion-domed cathedral, you'll find that Sitka has its own special beauty and charm. Once the capital of Russian America, you'll see relics from a czarist past in historic parks and museums.
Sample shore excursions
- Sitka Bike Tour: Embark on a guided adventure to experience a Sitka seldom seen by visitors. After a short drive to Theobroma Chocolate Factory, the starting point of your adventure, gear up, receive safety instructions and begin your bike ride on a path nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the mountains. Your ride passes Old Sitka, site of the historic battle between Tlingit Indians and the Russian Navy nearly 200 years ago, and crosses Starrigavin Creek, where, in season, you may see salmon spawning in the creek. Arrive at Starrigavin Campground, the starting point of your approximate 1.5 mile hike. Walk through the old growth forest as the naturalist-guide shares information about local Native lore, history, flora and fauna. Completing the loop trail, reboard your bike for the ride back to the Theobroma Chocolate Factory, your final stop before a relaxing return drive to the cruise ship pier.
- Sea Life Discovery Semi-Submersible: The waters of the North Pacific, including Sitka Sound, are some of the most productive the world. On this tour, you'll board the Sea Life Discovery, Alaska's only semi-submersible tour vessel, and immerse yourself in this amazing underwater world while remaining comfortable, warm and dry.
Long hours of summer daylight and nutrient-rich currents support a wealth of sea life, while kelp forests and eelgrass beds are home to numerous plant and animal species. A local naturalist will provide background information about the marine environment of Sitka Sound and commentary on the passing sea life. Three marine habitats are explored - the rocky bottom, eel grass beds and the giant kelp forest. The kelp forests and eelgrass beds are home to numerous plant and animal species.
To enhance your viewing experience, a scuba diver enters the water with a hand held underwater camera, which sends live video to the monitors in your viewing area. The diver will gently handle some of the hardier sea inhabitants - sea urchins, starfish, crabs - bringing them right up to the outside of the vessels underwater windows. Traveling back to the dock you will be treated to a snack with a taste of kelp, and a chance to touch some of the marine life in the onboard open top aquarium.
- Sitka Sportfishing: Sitka Sound and its adjacent waters are teeming with a wide variety of fish, dramatic views and wildlife. Board a fully equipped fishing vessel and your experienced captain will guide you to favorite spots for salmon fishing. If you wish, your catch can be prepared locally (flash frozen or smoked) and shipped to your home for an additional charge (US addresses only) payable at the conclusion of your tour.
This is the city for sightseers. Romantic parks and intriguing neighborhoods abound. If you're souvenir hunting, look no further than historic Gastown, with its unique shops and galleries. Nature lovers will relish the views of the Strait of Georgia and the Coast Mountains.
Sample shore excursions:
- Vancouver Highlights with airport drop-off: This tour encompasses the many highlights the city of Vancouver has to offer. Departing the pier by motor coach, your sightseeing includes Gastown, Chinatown, and the City Centre, including Robson Street, the new city library, the Ford Centre for the Performing Arts, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, and the old Expo 86 site. Driving through Stanley Park, pass by gardens, the Vancouver Aquarium and Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. The tour bus will stop at the Totem Poles, a tribute to British Columbia's West Coast Native heritage. Continue through English Bay, one of the trendier parts of town, and Shaughnessy Heights, one of the wealthier areas of Vancouver. Your tour concludes at Vancouver International Airport.
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