Night 1 : The Fairmont Waterfront - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!
Surrounded by the spectacular coastal mountains and overlooking the scenic harbor, The Fairmont Waterfront is located in the heart of Vancouver and is convenient to all the many charms of this lovely city. Spacious, comfortable guestrooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over either the harbor or Vancouver’s beautiful cityscape. A heated outdoor swimming pool overlooks Stanley Park and the North Shore Mountains and the Health Club offers an indoor whirlpool, steam rooms and Fitness Center equipped with all the latest exercise equipment. The readers of both Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure place The Fairmont Waterfront among the 500 best hotels in the world.
Nights 2 - 3 : Hotel Grand Pacific - Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!
The Hotel Grand Pacific, which has been named the “Best Hotel in Canada” by Condé Nast Traveler, enjoys a lovely and most convenient location right on Victoria’s inner Harbour. You’ll find a welcoming ambiance in your beautifully appointed guest room as well as a private balcony, color cable TV, minibar, in-room safe, coffee maker, Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities, hairdryer, iron / ironing board and an in-room safe. An indoor swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna compete for your attention with free weights, treadmills, stationary bikes and more in the Grand Pacific Fitness Club, while the Spa at the Grand tempts with all sorts of pampering experiences. At Hotel Grand Pacific, food and wine are taken seriously, with a focus on the food and wine of the Pacific Northwest using fresh, local, organic and wild ingredients. During your stay, keep an eye out for the resident mallard ducks that like to hang out in the hotel’s forecourt and gardens.
Night 4 : Aboard The Canadian - Canadian Rockies
By day, enjoy unparalleled wilderness views and attentive service from the comfort of Tauck’s private domed observation car aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian, traveling from Vancouver to Jasper. The Canadian’s interiors combine state-of-the-art amenities with cozy, contemporary style, to offer a relaxing travel experience and inspiring mountain scenery. The Canadian is owned and operated by VIA Rail Canada, a Canadian Federal Crown Corporation. In sleeping cars, doubles are accommodated in a bedroom with a window and two armchairs, replaced at night by an upper and lower bunk bed system – a bench that becomes the lower bed and a "Murphy" upper bunk that is pulled out of the wall; amenities include a small closet, sink / vanity, mirror, and a private toilet. Singles are accommodated in smaller single bedrooms with a window seat that converts to a bed (folding out from the wall). Triples are accommodated in one double bedroom and one single bedroom. All sleeping cars feature restrooms and a public shower.
Nights 5 - 6 : The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge - Jasper, Alberta, Canada Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!
Nestled in the midst of majestic Jasper National Park, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is the epitome of rustic elegance. Once the world’s largest single-story log structure, today the hotel delights sophisticated travelers seeking top-drawer accommodations, amenities and hospitality in combination with countless opportunities for adventurous activities in a pristine wilderness location. Cozy guest rooms feature cable TV, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board and windows that open for fresh air. The Health Club facilities include an outdoor heated swimming pool, an indoor whirlpool, an exercise room, and sauna, while the brand-new luxury Fairmont Spa waits with pampering treatments.
Night 7 : The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise - Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is one of the world’s most-often photographed hotels and is one of Canada’s most renowned resorts. Built in 1890, this elegant hotel is set in the midst of extraordinary Banff National Park. Exuding old-world charm, this fine hotel is known to many as “the diamond in the wilderness.” Welcoming guest rooms, with their alpine decor, offer all the modern amenities that today’s sophisticated travelers expect. The well-equipped Health Club facilities include an indoor swimming pool and state-of-the-art exercise equipment. With its signature Palladian window offering stunning views of Victoria Glacier and rugged mountain peaks, the Lakeview Lounge is the perfect place for a pre-dinner cocktail. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise richly deserves its five-star rating.
Nights 8 - 9 : The Fairmont Banff Springs - Banff, Alberta, Canada Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!
Built in the style of a Scottish baronial castle, The Fairmont Banff Springs lies within the heart of Banff National Park. Well-appointed, cozy guest rooms feature cable TV, coffee maker, iron and ironing board and windows that open. Guests may take advantage of the hotel’s numerous facilities, which include a championship Stanley Thompson-designed golf course (available at additional cost), tennis courts, heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a bowling center, beautifully landscaped grounds to explore and the acclaimed Willow Stream Spa. The Waldhaus Pub, one of Banff’s best-kept secrets, offers a wide selection of locally brewed beers while wine lovers can sample Canada’s extraordinary wines at the Grapes Wine Bar.