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Taste of the West

Taste of the West

Pamper your taste buds as well as your eyes on this magnificent wine and culinary journey through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world! Experience the luxury of a Rocky Mountaineer rail journey, superior first class hotels, and gourmet indulgences. Enjoy a tasting menu featuring unique wine pairings with each course, and learn as the Chefs discuss the wine and food as they prepare your dinner. Discover the breathtaking Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island during your full day gastronomy tour. Sit back and let Rocky Mountaineer spoil you as you travel through winding river canyons, lush green fields, on through the mountain peaks to the desert-like environment of the interior. Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and the high mountain passes of the Canadian Rockies are just part of the awe- inspiring journey to Banff. All of this plus the famous Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Empress in Victoria and food and wine pairings at the Fairmont Banff Springs.


 

Dates: September 9 16, 2010 (8 Days)

Pricing: Call us at 1-866-286-9323 for pricing information

Tour Provider: Rocky Mountaineer Vacations

Package Inclusions

  • Return airfare from Toronto
  • Services of Exclusive Tour Director throughout the tour
  • 2 days onboard the spectacular Rocky Mountaineer in Red Leaf Service
  • 6 nights Fairmont Hotel accommodation and 1 night moderate accommodation Kamloops
  • Victoria Butchart Gardens tour
  • Wine and Culinary tour
  • Afternoon Tea at The Fairmont Empress Hotel, including gratuity
  • Motorcoach and Ferry Transfer to Vancouver
  • Dinner and Wine Tasting at the Fairmont Vancouver's Show Kitchen, including gratuity
  • Dinner and Canadian Wine tasting at the Fairmont Banff Springs, including gratuity
  • 7 Breakfasts, 3 lunches and above mentioned dinners
  • Coach transfer from Banff to Calgary airport
  • Rail Station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff
  • Luggage handling and National Park Pass

*Itinerary, hotel and prices are subject to change without prior notice. In the event of an increase in any of the cost factors, CAA reserves the right to increase the price whereby the provisions of the Travel Industry Act shall prevail. ‡CAA Bonuses (if applicable) are per stateroom based on double occupancy. CAA South Central Ontario Travel and/or agents make arrangements for services offered on this page and act solely as agents for such services and cannot be held responsible for the acts or omissions on the part of suppliers. CAA Travel reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements (minimum number of participants) or circumstances beyond its control. Ontario Registration #50014518. CAA South Central Ontario 60 Commerce Valley Drive East, Thornhill ON L3T 7P9.

 

  • Victoria famous for its flower gardens, historic buildings, moderate climate and fabulous ocean and mountain vistas Banff a unique mountain town located in Canada's first National park and UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Vancouver a dynamic multicultural coastal city set in a spectacular natural environment. Choose to visit Stanley Park, Gastown, Chinatown or stroll the charming streets downtown
  • Kamloops where the Thompson River, mountains, highways and wilderness collide in the heart of the interior
Date
Day 1 Depart Toronto for Victoria. Check in for 2 nights in Victoria Fairmont Express.
Day 2 Victoria Sightseeing. Full day gastronomy tour.
Day 3 Victoria to Vancouver. Check in for 2 nights in Fairmont Vancouver
Day 4 Vancouver day at leisure, evening food and wine adventure
Day 5 Vancouver to Kamloops onboard the Rocky Mountaineer Red Leaf Service.
Overnight in Kamloops Hotel
Day 6 Kamloops to Banff onboard Rocky Mountaineer. Check in for 2 nights Fairmont Banff Springs
Day 7 Banff day at leisure, evening wine pairings
Day 8 Banff to Calgary for flight back to Toronto

 

Rocky Mountaineer Vacations

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Rocky Mountaineer Vacations offers over 70 unique Canadian vacation packages and four spectacular train trips through British Columbia, Alberta and the Canadian Rockies. Best known for the world-acclaimed Rocky Mountaineer® train, a two-day, all daylight rail journey through the Canadian Rockies, the company also offers trips onboard the Whistler MountaineerT train, a three-hour experience between North Vancouver and Whistler, BC.

 

For reservations or additional information, call 1-866-286-9323 to speak with an experienced travel consultant.



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