| Day 1 | Home City / Edmonton, AB |
| Arrive in the friendly, cosmopolitan city of Edmonton, home of the
World's largest Entertainment and Shopping Centre – West Edmonton
Mall. Transfer to your hotel. |
| Day 2 | Edmonton |
|
This morning enjoy a fully narrated guided tour of Edmonton that
combines colorful anecdotes, humorous stories and well-researched
historical facts. Including...
Downtown Edmonton
* Alberta Legislature Building
* Jasper Ave
* City Hall
* Churchill Square
* Chinatown
* North
Saskatchewan River Valley
* University of Alberta
* Old Strathcona.
Then
step back in time and trace Edmonton's history from the 1846 fur trade
to the roaring twenties at Fort Edmonton Park. Interact with the
costumed interpreters who recreate daily activities and re enact important
events. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to visit West Edmonton
Mall. |
| Day 3 | Edmonton / Prince George, BC |
| The beauty of the changing landscape begins as we head west through
Jasper and McBride to Prince George, British Columbia's northern
capital. |
| Day 4 | Prince George / Terrace, BC |
| We continue our westward journey today following the beautiful rivers
and valleys of north central British Columbia, passing through the towns
of Fraser Lake, Burns Lake and Smithers. |
| Day 5 | Terrace, BC |
|
This morning, we leave the town of “terraces” for the morning to head to
the west coast's longest inland fjord, the Douglas Channel. Enjoy the
breathtaking views of lakes and mountains as we head toward the
Kitimat Valley and the town of Kitimat, where a tour of the world–class
aluminium smelter at Kitimat Works awaits you. Return to Terrace to
enjoy lunch at Shames Mountain Tea House with an enchanting view of
the valley and the Skeena River followed by a guided tour of the living
Heritage Park Museum. |
| Day 6 | Terrace / Stewart, BC |
| The “Okanagan of the North”, with its moderate climate and numerous
orchards holds the north's largest Farmer's Market in Terrace this
morning and you have leisure time to browse through the market and
explore the town. This afternoon we travel one of the most scenic drives
in North America to Stewart, BC. |
| Day 7 | Stewart / Hyder, Alaska / Stewart |
|
Your camera is a must this morning as we welcome aboard a local guide
for a tour that will take us above the Salmon Glacier in Hyder, Alaska.
We follow the Salmon River, up the alpine and back into beautiful British
Columbia, lunching at the summit. You will be thrilled as you discover one
of the secrets of North Western British Columbia. There is leisure time in
the afternoon to explore the town of historic Stewart. In the evening, we
join our local guide again for a special trip to Fish Creek in Hyder, Alaska
to watch Grizzly and Black Bears fishing for salmon in their natural
habitat. |
| Day 8 | Stewart / Prince Rupert, BC |
| We return south this morning through Terrace and head west once more.
This is the last glorious stretch of highway that snakes through the Coast
Mountains along the great Skeena River, over the Rainbow Summit to
Prince Rupert, the unofficial city of rainbows and gateway to British
Columbia's dramatic north coast. This evening we have a leisurely stroll
along the Cow Bay Waterfront. |
| Day 9 | Prince Rupert, BC |
|
Another special adventure awaits you today when we board a Tour Boat
with knowledgeable and experienced staff and guide. We will be on the
lookout for Humpback Whales, Stellar Sea Lions and Harbour Seals as
we cruise through beautiful fjords and pristine wilderness. Once back in
Prince Rupert we will tour the North Pacific Historic Fishing Village, a
National Historic Site and BC's oldest surviving salmon cannery offering a
unique and entertaining look at life in a cannery village. |
| Day 10 | Prince Rupert / Prince George, BC |
| A leisurely day of travel as we retrace our steps along the Yellowhead
Highway. The scenery is breathtaking, and wildlife such as moose, black
bears and eagles may be glimpsed. We retire for the evening at the
Prince George. |
| Day 11 | Prince George / Jasper, AB |
|
We say farewell to British Columbia as we cross the border into Alberta.
This afternoon enjoy a cruise on beautiful Maligne Lake to Spirit Island.
We will also take a gentle hike down Maligne Canyon where you will see
how the water has carved spectacular crevices out of the mountain. The
rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore the quaint and unique town
of Jasper. |
| Day 12 | Jasper / Edmonton, AB |
| Depart Jasper for Edmonton or Calgary International Airport for your
flight home. |
| Added Value | |
| Spend two extra days in Alberta. From Jasper,
your group can travel south on the Icefields
Parkway, overnight in Lake Louise or Banff and
depart for home from the Calgary International
Airport. |
| Options... | |
| - “ALL ABOARD” calls the Conductor as you travel on
the “Skeena”, VIA Rail's route from Prince Rupert
to Prince George, BC. You will see the breathtaking
grandeur of the mountains, waterfalls, impressive
rivers and lakes from a different perspective. You
will agree this is another best–kept scenic secret. |
