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Travelmarvel

Eastern Canada and Rockies Marvel with Alaska Cruise

Toronto to Vancouver

Trip Code: UREBWB23
23 Days
41 Meals
2 Countries
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Trip Inclusions

  • Guaranteed Ocean-View Stateroom on board your seven-night Holland America Line Alaskan cruise
  • 15 nights in premium accommodation
  • 41 meals – 22 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 13 dinners
  • Stay at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
  • Stay in a Fallsview Room at the Marriott on the Falls
  • Savour a Quebecois dinner at a local Sugar Shack
  • Enjoy a Welcome Reception and special Farewell Dinner
  • Services of a Canadian Travelmarvel Tour Director and Cruise Liaison

Map & Itinerary

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Prices are based on Ocean-View Stateroom
  • Prices include the services of a Canadian Travelmarvel Tour Director, Driver and Cruise Liaison
  • Days 9 and 10 are not escorted by a Travelmarvel Tour Director
  • Prices include port charges, airport transfers and gratuities
  • Flight from Montreal to Calgary not included
  • The Rocky Mountaineer option is not escorted by a Travelmarvel Tour Director
  • Please note: Glacier Bay is not available. Cruise to Glacier Bay in lieu Hubbard Glacier on departure dates 3 September 2024
  • Prices are for land/cruise only. Flights not included (unless specified)
Canada & Alaska Map 2024 UREBWB23
Toronto to Vancouver

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Insider Experience

Enjoy an included special or unique excursion or event

Touring Variation

Some days of your itinerary provide an opportunity to select a touring variation

Your journey begins today as you are met on arrival and transferred to your hotel.

Stay: Two Nights, Toronto, Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre

After breakfast, enjoy a city sightseeing tour. Said to be the most multiculturally diverse city in the world, Toronto has many sights and surprises in store.

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  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
Aerial of Toronto city scape with the tall spire like structure of the CN Tower

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Enjoy a stay at the Marriott on the Falls.


Cruise the spectacular Niagara Falls today on a boat tour, get up close and personal to the falls and experience their majesty and power.

Stay: Niagara Falls, Marriott on the Falls in a Fallsview Room

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  • Breakfast

Today, board a cruise through the picturesque 1000 Islands of the St Lawrence Seaway.

Stay: Two Nights, Ottawa, Lord Elgin Hotel

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  • Breakfast

Join a guided sightseeing tour of Ottawa. Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour, during which you will visit the Gothic Parliament Hill and visit the historic Rideau Canal, which winds its way through the heart of the city. The rest of the day is yours to explore at leisure.

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  • Breakfast

Today visit Parc Omega, before arriving in Quebec City. As your vehicle winds through the park, passing meadows, lakes and forests, watch for wildlife, like moose, deer and wolves.

Stay: Two Nights, Quebec City, Hotel Manoir Victoria

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  • Breakfast

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Tonight, enjoy a Quebecois dinner at a local sugar shack and learn all about maple syrup production.


Spend today as you wish. Enjoy the facilities of your hotel or perhaps head out and explore. You might like to join a relaxing river cruise along the St Lawrence River or explore Quebec City on an informative guided walking tour (own expense).

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  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

This morning after breakfast, journey to the city of Montreal. Explore the sights of Montreal. Experience it’s thriving arts and culture scene with many museums, galleries and theatres. See beautiful buildings and monuments such as Notre Dame Basilica and explore the many beautiful parks and outdoor spaces.

Stay: Montreal, Marriott Chateau Champlain

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  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Fly Montreal to Calgary (not included) and enjoy time at leisure. Enjoy the vibrant city of Calgary with it’s friendly locals and stunning outdoor attractions.

Stay: Calgary

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  • Breakfast

Enjoy the morning at leisure in Calgary before transferring to Banff..

Stay: Two Nights, Ptarmigan Inn

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  • Breakfast

Spend time exploring the charming alpine resort of Banff on a tour. Then, perhaps discover the full extent of Banff’s natural beauty by choosing from a range of select experiences on offer today. Board a helicopter adventure for aerial views of the surrounding region. Take in the stunning scenery on a Bow River float trip or set off on a Banff Experience tour, which includes a visit to Johnston Canyon (own expense).

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  • Breakfast

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Settle in to The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.


Journey along the scenic Icefields Parkway, then board an Ice Explorer for a ride onto Athabasca Glacier. This evening, enjoy time to relax in the iconic setting of Lake Louise, which is one of western Canada’s best-known natural attractions.

Stay: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

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  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
Close up of Ice Explorer bus with snow in background

Rocky Mountaineer Rail Option

Perhaps replace Days 13 and 14 touring with a Rocky Mountaineer Rail journey to Vancouver. Board the Rocky Mountaineer and pass the Spiral Tunnels and Kicking Horse Canyon before arriving in Kamloops. Stay in Kamloops at a hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer. Additional cost. Enquire for details.


Descend from the Rockies via beautiful Yoho National Park, then continue to Sun Peaks.

Stay: Sundance Lodge

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  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Rocky Mountaineer Rail Option

Rejoin the Rocky Mountaineer this morning and continue to Vancouver where you will rejoin your tour group.


Travel through the vast landscapes of the Cariboo region this morning, which stretches from the border of Alberta to the Pacific Ocean. Later, arrive in Vancouver where you will spend two nights. Settle into your hotel and enjoy free time this evening to perhaps try one of the local restaurants for dinner.

Stay: Two Nights, Vancouver, Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel

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  • Breakfast

Discover Vancouver’s best-loved attractions on a sightseeing tour today. These include the Waterfront, Granville Island and Stanley Park. There is also time to visit its historic heart, Gastown, a hub for cuisine, fashion and stylish interior design boutiques. Later this evening, enjoy a Farewell Dinner with fellow guests ahead of your Alaskan cruise.

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  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

After breakfast and a leisurely morning in Vancouver, you will be transferred to board your premium cruise ship for the next part of your journey. There’s time to settle in and familiarise yourself with life on board.

Stay: Seven Nights, Holland America Line’s Zaandam

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  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Enjoy a full day at sea as you cruise north through Alaska’s Inside Passage. Take in the majestic coastal scenery, as your ship journeys past remote islands and rocky headlands. You’ll also have time to relax and explore the facilities of your cruise ship.

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  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
HAL ship sailing the Inside Passage, ice-covered mountains in background

Visit Alaska’s capital Juneau today. Perhaps explore the city’s array of rustic shops or opt for a select experience. Join a dog sled ride across a glacier, sample salmon baked over a fire or try panning for gold (own expense).

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  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Dock at the port of Skagway, located at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about gold prospecting or view local wildlife (own expense).

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  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Wake to Glacier Bay National Park. As you cruise through the national park, it’s easy to see why this area has earned World Heritage status. Throughout today, gain a more detailed insight into the unique nature of Glacier Bay National Park. Local rangers join you on board to explain the geological wonders and diverse wildlife found in this region.

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  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
holland america ship sailing pass glacier bay

This morning, arrive in the Alaskan town of Ketchikan, regarded as the salmon capital of the world. Perhaps choose to join a walking tour of the town or learn about the history of Tlingit culture on a visit to Saxman Native Village (own expense).

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  • Lunch
  • Dinner

You’ll spend time cruising south through the Inside Passage and its magnificent landscapes and towering glaciers. There is time to relax on board and enjoy the premium facilities of your ship while you take in the incredible views. This evening, savour a final dinner on board.

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  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

After breakfast this morning, disembark in Vancouver and transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

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