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Divider Across Canada -  17 days from £1802
Flight Rail A spectacular cross-country adventure
Across Canada Across Canada
The past meets the present on this popular and comprehensive tour as you move from the sophistication of the historical east to the unrivalled scenic beauty of the west. Travel by air, coach, train and ferry to discover the diversity and incredible sights of this remarkable country.

Highlights Include

  • Quebec City
  • Montreal
  • Toronto
  • Niagara Falls
  • Diverse Wildlife
  • Banff & the Rockies
  • Lake Louise
  • Vancouver
  • Victoria & Butchart Gardens

What's Included

  • Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager
  • Scheduled flights to Toronto returning from Vancouver
  • Internal flight from Montreal to Calgary
  • Transfers between airport and hotel
  • Train journey between Toronto and Montreal
  • Return ferries between Vancouver and Vancouver Island
  • All other transportation as detailed
  • Fifteen nights’ room only accommodation
  • All hotel baggage handling for one piece of luggage per person
  • All State and local taxes
  • All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges

Excursions as follows:

  • Visit to Niagara Falls
  • Sightseeing tours of Montreal, Toronto, Quebec City, Calgary, Victoria and Vancouver

Experience even more....

Why not stay a little longer?
A choice of extended stays from only £28 per person per night. Choose from Travelsphere's carefully selected hotels in cities around America & canada and enjoy just a little bit more of these fantastic countries.
Click here for more information and see what options are available on this particular tour.

Accommodation

You will stay in hotels such as the Bond Place in Toronto, the Hotel Maritime in Montreal, the Hotel Gouverneur, Sainte Foy in the suburbs of Quebec City, the Best Western Village Park Inn in Calgary, the Brewsters Mountain Lodge in Banff, the Prestige Inn in Golden, the Best Western Hotel in Kelowna, the Queen Victoria Hotel and Suites in Victoria, and the Best Western Downtown in Vancouver. All rooms feature private facilities, TV and telephone. Hotels usually have a bar and restaurant, and often other facilities such as a swimming pool and shop.

YOUR TRAINS
All VIA Rail trains are fully air-conditioned and well furnished with courteous and friendly on-board staff. For your journey from Toronto to Montreal a comfortable reclining seat has been reserved in the spacious coach class carriage. There is ample space to move about. The carriages have large panoramic windows from which you can view the spectacular scenery.

 

Itinerary

DAY 1 - Toronto
Depart on your scheduled flight to Toronto. On arrival transfer to your hotel for a two night stay.

DAY 2 - Niagara Falls
Toronto is Canada’s premier city, with superb shopping and fine restaurants. The 1,815ft high CN Tower dominates the skyline. A short sightseeing tour of Toronto is included. Then you visit the world-famous Niagara Falls, situated some 80 miles southeast of Toronto. They are divided into two parts – the Canadian and American Falls. The Canadian Falls are the larger, 180ft high with a crest of 2,200ft forming a horseshoeshaped curve. For the most dramatic close up view, join our optional excursion and don waterproof clothing for a ride on the ‘Maid of the Mist’ close to the thundering waters (operates mid-May to mid-October).

DAY 3 - Montreal
Morning transfer to the railway station for the train to Montreal in the French speaking province of Quebec. Canada’s second city, Montreal boasts a wealth of historic sites amidst its 17th century buildings, beautiful gardens and parks. There are many fine restaurants, and French influence is still evident in the open air cafés and street markets. On arrival transfer to your hotel for a two night stay.
 
DAY 4 - Montreal
During the morning we have included a sightseeing tour of the city which takes in the St. Lawrence River, the Mount Royal and the Old Town with its beautiful Notre Dame Basilica. The afternoon is free to enjoy further sightseeing.

DAY 5 - Quebec
Today we’ve included a full day guided tour to Quebec City. It is the only walled city in North America and stands proudly on the mighty St. Lawrence River. Quebec City has winding cobbled streets, ancient churches, stone buildings, public squares and horse-drawn calèches. You will see the old town, the Cathedral, Château Frontenac, the Basilica, the giant star shaped Citadelle and Plains of Abraham. You can view the Laurentian Hills, Mont St-Anne and the mighty St. Lawrence from the Dufferin Terrace situated 200ft above the river. Overnight accommodation has been arranged in the Quebec City area.

DAY 6 - Montreal
Return to Montreal and transfer to Montreal Airport for your flight to Calgary in Alberta. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
 
DAY 7 - Banff
Enjoy a short sightseeing tour of Calgary including Fort Calgary and the site of the 1988 Winter Olympics. Following the sightseeing tour, drive to Banff for a two night stay.

DAY 8 - Banff
Free in Banff. In the Banff National Park you can gaze in awe at mighty snow-capped peaks, crystal clear lakes and sparkling streams; drive through rugged canyons with crashing waterfalls; and marvel at a vast wilderness of huge pine forests where black and grizzly bears still roam free. An interesting programme of optional excursions will be available to ensure that you see as much as possible of the spectacular Rockies scenery. You can take a cable car up Sulphur Mountain for a panoramic view of the magnificent peaks or take a helicopter ride over the Rockies for a bird’s eye view.
 
DAY 9 - Lake Louise
Drive to Lake Louise, described by many writers as the most beautiful place in Canada – a glacial, jade-green lake high in the mountains, surrounded on all sides by towering peaks. Following a visit to the lake, transfer to your hotel in Golden for an overnight stay.

DAY 10 - Kelowna
Continue through the Rockies, driving via Revelstoke and Vernon to Kelowna, situated in the beautiful Okanagan Valley. Accommodation for two nights has been arranged.

DAY 11 - Okanagan Valley
An optional full day excursion through the Okanagan Valley. This is an area of lush fruit gardens and vineyards. A wine tasting is included as well as a visit to one of the local orchards.

DAY 12 - Victoria
Leave the Okanagan Valley and drive along the Coquihalla Highway to Merritt and then down to the rich green valleys of the Fraser River Delta. Transfer to the ferry terminal to catch the ferry to Vancouver Island. Drive to Victoria, the provincial capital of British Columbia, for a two night stay.

DAY 13 - Victoria
A morning sightseeing tour of Victoria and the famous Butchart Gardens has been included. Victoria, situated across the Strait of Georgia on Vancouver Island, resembles an old English town with narrow streets and grand 19th century buildings, including the fabled Empress Hotel overlooking the picturesque inland harbour. The afternoon is free to explore Victoria further. Alternatively join an optional whale watching excursion.

DAY 14 - Vancouver
Return by ferry to the mainland and travel to Vancouver. Upon arrival there will be an included sightseeing tour visiting Chinatown, Gas Town and Stanley Park with its famous totem poles, and the beautiful harbour. Transfer to your hotel for two nights.

DAY 15 - Vancouver
Free in Vancouver with the chance for further sightseeing. An optional half day excursion will be available on Vancouver’s Northshore featuring the spectacular Capilano suspension bridge and a cable car ride up Grouse Mountain for breathtaking views of the city and the snow-capped mountains of Washington State (America) and Vancouver Island.

DAY 16 - Vancouver
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

DAY 17 - UK
Arrival in the UK.

Dates, Prices & Departure

holiday ref: UAC

Departure Date Price fromBook Holiday
20/04/2010 £1802
14/05/2010 £2002
23/06/2010 £2142
16/07/2010 £2392
03/09/2010 £2182
29/09/2010 £2002
09/10/2010 £2002
Deposit £150 per person
All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities


Surcharges

The price of fuel has risen dramatically over the past months in line with oil prices. As a result many airlines and cruise lines have imposed additional fuel charges. In common with other businesses our prices now include an additional charge for all new bookings which has been introduced to cover these costs.

Supplements

  • Single room supplement £560
  • Holiday insurance
  • UK Airline Passenger Duty (£40) included
  • Overseas Airport Airline Tax Included

Travel Information

Flights are by scheduled services of Air Canada
Depart London Heathrow 1500 hrs
Return arrival 1145 hrs
All timings are approximate and may be subject to variation

Connect to London

If you can’t fly direct to your destination from your local airport, usually you’ll have the choice of taking a regional connecting flight to Heathrow or Gatwick from as little as £35 per person return. Connecting flights are usually available from: Aberdeen, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Jersey, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester and Newcastle.

Essential Information - General

Booking Conditions | Insurance

We know that your holiday is very important to you. It is also extremely important to us since we want you to enjoy it and continue to entrust your holiday arrangements to us in years to come. We also care about our reputation and want to be sure that you understand both your and our obligations when you book a holiday with us. Please therefore spend a few minutes reading the following Booking Conditions together with the General Information, as they form the basis of your contract with us. Your contract is with Travelsphere a division of Travelsphere Ltd.

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Essential Information - Booking Conditions

General Information | Insurance

We know that your holiday is very important to you. It is also extremely important to us since we want you to enjoy it and continue to entrust your holiday arrangements to us in years to come. We also care about our reputation and want to be sure that you understand both your and our obligations when you book a holiday with us. Please therefore spend a few minutes reading the following Booking Conditions together with the General Information, as they form the basis of your contract with us. Your contract is with Travelsphere a division of Travelsphere Ltd.

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Essential Information - Insurance

Booking Conditions | General Information

We know that your holiday is very important to you. It is also extremely important to us since we want you to enjoy it and continue to entrust your holiday arrangements to us in years to come. We also care about our reputation and want to be sure that you understand both your and our obligations when you book a holiday with us. Please therefore spend a few minutes reading the following Booking Conditions together with the General Information, as they form the basis of your contract with us. Your contract is with Travelsphere a division of Travelsphere Ltd.

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Travel Extras

We know that picking your dream destination is the biggest part of making your perfect holiday come true. But there are a number of other decisions that have to be made such as where to park at the airport and who to change your money with, to name but a few. So to really get every aspect of your holiday sorted we have set up a one stop travel shop and useful links section for you to organise all your travel needs, leaving you to concentrate on having a memorable and relaxing holiday with Travelsphere.



Holiday Extras Airport hotels, parking and more from www.holidayextras.co.uk/Travelsphere We have teamed up with Holiday Extras to help get your holiday off to a great start.
  • Airport and Port Parking
  • Airport and Port Hotels
  • VIP Airport Lounges
  • Airport Chauffeur Drive
  • London Theatre Breaks
  • UK Theme Park Breaks
  • Airport Car Hire
 
Lounge Pass Airport Lounges from Lounge Pass Start your holiday off refreshed and relaxed by taking advantage of our VIP airport lounge offer, available at a number of airports, both here and abroad. From as little as £15 each, you’ll enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment, where you can enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks, read the papers, check your email or simply relax and watch TV until your flight is called. For details, please visit www.travelsphere.co.uk/loungepass
 
Lands' End Casual Clothing from Lands’ End Lands' End offer an extensive range of high quality casual and tailored clothes for men and women. Choose from their selection of jackets, knitted tops, trousers, dresses, skirts and more.
To view their full range and buy online visit www.landsend.co.uk
 
 
Voyager Travel Door to Door Service with Voyager Travel If you would like the security of having a professional private hire service to pick you up from your home and drive you to and from the airport at a competitive rate simply call Voyager Travel free on 0800 037 1533 for a special Just You price by quoting reference JYI. Your smartly dressed, experienced driver will assist you with your luggage. Then you can enjoy a relaxing start to your holiday as you sit back in comfort and are driven along in a stylish, non-smoking, air-conditioned car. If you wish you can also book an in-car portable DVD player for longer journeys. Your contract will be with Voyager Travel. We do not accept any responsibility for delays or missed departures etc, caused by Voyager Travel’s services. Your contract will be with Voyager Travel.
 
Hotel Hoppa Hotel Hoppa Linking London Heathrow & Hotels. Hoppa tickets are available. Ask our Holiday Advisors for details on 0870 240 2426.

 
National Express Coach offer We have teamed up with National Express to offer you a great way to join your holiday. For just £27 each, you can travel from any of National Express's 1200 pick-up points around the country.

If you’d like to take advantage of this offer, please call our holiday advisors on 0870 240 2426 and we will add the cost to your booking. We recommend that you contact National Express directly, to find out if suitable services exist. You can do this by calling them on 08705 80 80 80, or by visiting their website www.nationalexpress.com

We are unable to accept any liability if things go wrong, and you miss your flight or ferry, or if National Express don’t offer a service that’s convenient for you.
 
Ramada Hotels Overnight hotels for holidays by coach at Dover & Folkestone We can also offer you overnight hotels in Dover & Folkestone. Typical of the hotels we use are the Ramada Dover Hotel in Dover and the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone. Prices start from £50 per room including a transfer to the terminal. To book or for further information please call on of our Holiday Advisors on 0870 240 2426.
 
Jessops Photography from Jessops Jessops is the UK's leading specialist photographic retailer. With great on-line savings on hundreds of products, including digital cameras, camcorders, lenses, batteries and much more, plus free delivery on mainland UK orders over £75, Jessops has all your photographic needs covered. Visit www.jessops.com see their full range of photographic equipment.
 
Port Parking Port Parking for holidays by coach at Dover & Folkestone If you want to park your car at Dover, when crossing the Channel by ferry, please call the Dover Harbour Board on 01304 241 427 to pre-book your space.

If you want to park your car at Folkestone, when crossing the Channel by Eurotunnel, please call Relyon Car parks on 01304 201 227 to pre-book your space.
 
Regional Flights Regional Connecting Flights You can fly from many regional airports to connect with your international flight on a selection of our Worldwide holidays. Look out for information on tour pages for holidays offering regional connecting flights, which operate with airlines such as British Airways and bmi. Click here for further information.
 
Travel With Care Travel Accessories from Travel with Care Travel With Care offers a comprehensive range of travel accessories, with everything you need for your holiday. From First Aid, DVT Prevention and Healthcare to money belts, wallets, waterproofs, toiletries, alarm clocks, and much, much more, www.travelwithcare.com is the place for all those holiday essentials.
 
Travelsphere Travel Insurance from Travelsphere To view our excellent value for money holiday insurance please click here.
 


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Travel by air, coach, train and ferry to discover Canada. Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Calgary, Banff & the Rockies, Lake Louise, Vancouver are just some of the highlights of this Travelsphere Tour. Visit the provinces of Quebec, Ontario, Alberta & British Columbia.
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