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Destinations Calgary, Alberta A cosmopolitan city situated between the rolling foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and the great plains of the Prairies. Calgary promises friendly western hospitality in a scenic location that was host to the 1988 Olympic Winter Games and is home to the annual Calgary Stampede. Vancouver, British Columbia overnight locations Guests travelling onboard the Rocky Mountaineer will overnight in Kamloops on the Journey through the Clouds and First Passage to the West routes, and in Quesnel on the Rainforest to Gold Rush route. Guests will be advised of their overnight accommodation during check-in at the train station. See below for a list of Kamloops and Quesnel accommodations: Banff, Alberta With its kilometres of sandy beaches, downtown rainforest and spectacular mountain backdrop, Vancouver is truly a scenic playground for all ages. Enjoy outstanding hotels, award-winning restaurants, superb shopping, and adventures for every taste in this city, which hosted the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. A year-round tourist destination offering restaurants, shops and mineral hot springs with a stunning backdrop of rugged mountains, alpine meadows and deep canyons. Banff lies in the heart of Banff National Park, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to spectacular scenery and a great variety of wildlife. Kamloops, British Columbia Entertainment: Organized evening activities in Kamloops may be available for pre-purchase. Set in Canada’s only semi-arid desert, with a fascinating hillside landscape, is the city of Kamloops (population 85,000), the overnight stop between Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies on the Journey through the Clouds and First Passage to the West routes. The name Kamloops is derived from a Shuswap word meaning “meeting place”, referring to the joining of the North and South Thompson Rivers. Vancouver, British Columbia Jasper, Alberta Jasper National Park is the largest of Canada’s mountain parks and is a living example of a protected mountain ecosystem that allows visitors to enjoy solitude, wildlife and unlimited outdoor recreation. The picturesque community of Jasper offers a peaceful escape, with scenery and wildlife at your front door. Kamloops Accommodations: Accent Inn Kamloops Town Lodge Coast Canadian Inn Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel Five540Forty Four Points Sheraton Hampton Inn Kamloops City Centre Inn Plaza Heritage Hotel Pacific Host Inn & Suites Riverland Inn & Suites Sandman Inn & Suites South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre The Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre Other accommodations may also be used, including those in the nearby resort of Sun Peaks on certain dates. lake louise, Alberta When Tom Wilson became the first western explorer to visit the place called “Lake of Little Fishes” by the local Stoney Indians, he declared “As God is my judge, I never in all my explorations saw such a matchless scene”. Later renamed Lake Louise, the lake to this day remains one of the most revered scenes in all of the Rockies. Whistler, British Columbia A mountain paradise just 120 kilometres (75 miles) north of Vancouver, the world-famous resort of Whistler is a fourseason adventure destination. Whatever your taste, there is an adventure waiting for you – from hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting and golfing to shopping in the charming pedestrian village or taking in a cultural festival. Quesnel, British Columbia The charming small town of Quesnel (population 11,000), the overnight stay on the Rocky Mountaineer Rainforest to Gold Rush route, has history dating to the Cariboo Gold Rush of the 1850s and 1860s. Fondly nicknamed the Gold Pan City, Quesnel is rich with stories of fortune seekers. Quesnel Accommodations: Sandman Hotel Quesnel Best Western Tower Inn Other accommodations may be used. Lake Louise, Alberta Whistler, British Columbia 84 

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Rocky Mountaineer 2012 Brochure, CAD Version

Rocky Mountaineer 2012 Brochure, CAD Version
Table of Contents
The Routes
The Culinary Experience
Flora and Fauna
Awards and Testimonials
GoldLeaf Service
SilverLeaf Service
RedLeaf Service
Services Comparison Chart
Creating the Ultimate Canadian Vacation
Rocky Mountaineer and Alaskan Cruises
Coastal Passage
Circle Rail Packages
First Passage to the West
Journey through the Clouds
Rainforest to Gold Rush
Whistler Sea to Sky Climb
Coast to Coast
Rocky Mountaineer and Drive
City Stops
Rail-Only Prices and Inclusions
Group Sales Experiences
Insurance, Car Rentals and Airfares Important Booking Information
Hotel Partners
Destinations and Overnight Locations
General Information and Frequently Asked Questions
Terms and Conditions
Caretakers Program
Vacation Packages at a Glance

Rocky Mountaineer 2012 Brochure, CAD Version

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