Banff, Vancouver and Victoria DAY 1Fly to Calgary where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Banff for a two- night stay. DAY2Banff National Park and Banff Sightseeing Tour( included). A full day of touring in Banff National Park. Highlights will include Banff town centre, Tunnel Mountain, a spectacular view of the Banff Springs Hotel, The Hoodoos, Johnston Canyon, Moraine Lake, world- famous Lake Louise and much more. DAY3Columbia Icefields, Ice Explorer Ride( optional) and Athabasca Falls( included). The journey today will be along the most spectacular route through the Canadian Rockies, the Icefields Parkway. Stretching 230km between Lake Louise and the town of Jasper, the clear blue lakes and magnificent mountain scenery will take your breath away as you pass through the heart of the Canadian Rockies. En route, a stop will be made at the Crowfoot Glacier, Peyto ( Pea- toe) Lake, one of the most frequently photographed lakes in the world, and the Columbia Icefields, one of the largest accumulations of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle, where you can enjoy a once- in- a- lifetime optional ride on the Ice Explorer across the Athabasca Glacier. From here, continue to Jasper with a stop at Athabasca Falls. Overnight in Jasper. DAY 4Wells Gray Provincial Park ( included). Leaving Jasper this morning, travel along the Yellowhead Highway, past Mount Robson, the highest point in the Canadian Rockies, through Valemount, Blue River to Wells Gray Provincial Park. In this area of pure wilderness, you'll experience stunning landscapes, full of amazing canyons, waterfalls and wild white water rivers. Continue to Kamloops for the overnight. DAY 5Ferry to Vancouver Islandand VictoriaThe journey today will be through cowboy country and along the scenic Coquilhalla Highway through Merritt. Upon arrival in Hope, continue along the Trans Canada Highway to the B. C. ferry terminal at Tsawwassen for the scenic crossing through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island. This is a truly spectacular journey which takes you over clear water and through beautiful islands. On a sunny day, take a stroll on the deck - you may see seals, killer whales or bald eagles. Upon arrival in Swartz Bay, continue to Victoria for a two- night stay. DAY 6Sightseeing Tour in Victoria ( included); Butchart Gardens( optional). This morning will feature a sightseeing tour of Victoria, In the afternoon, an optional visit to the world- famous Butchart Gardens, one of the world's premier floral show gardens. This 50- acre country estate offers visitors a spectacular variety of floral displays and beautiful landscaped gardens. DAY 7Totem Poles at Duncan ( included); TofinoToday, travel along the coastal highway through Duncan, aptly Clear blue lakes and magnificent mountain scenery at Banff National Park The impressive Empress Hotel and Inner Harbour waterfront, Victoria CANADIAN ROCKIES NEW FOR 2010 A wonderful adventure featuring the stunning scenery of Canada's National Parks 4

What's Included . Fully escorted by a Leger Tour Manager . Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary . Ten nights' accommodation, with full Canadian breakfast, sharing a twin room . Air- conditioned coaching as described . Hotel porterage ( 1 bag per person) . Return flights . Airport taxes Flights Flights are with Air Canada from London Heathrowdirect to Calgary Airport returning from Vancouver Airport. Manchester connections are available at a supplement of £ 100. Accommodation All hotels are of European minimum 3- star standard and have a restaurant or bar on site or close by. Bedrooms in all hotels have T. V., telephone and en suite facilities. . Rundle Stone Lodge, Banff, or similar ( nights 1 & 2) . Marmot Lodge, Jasper, or similar ( night 3) . Thomson Hotel or similar, Kamloops ( night 4) . Executive House Hotel, Victoria ( nights 5 & 6) . Days Inn Weigh West Resort, or similar, Tofino ( nights 7 & 8) . Best Western Vancouver Downtown, or similar ( nights 9 & 10) 12 DAYS from£ 1499 May to September 2010 Dates and Prices Tour Ref. K12CRK May 6£ 1499 Sep 16£ 1799 Extras: Single room supplement. May 6 £ 350; all other dates £ 520. Travel insurance, essential, from £ 65. All meals, optional excursions, admissions and gratuities except those mentioned. Flight supplements for Manchester £ 100 per person. named the ' City of Totems' to view the collection of these beautiful native carvings, including the world's widest totem pole. Then to Chemainus, a unique seaside community with a rich historic past and famous for its life- size murals. At Parksville, take the only road, going to the west side of Vancouver Island, stopping at the general store in Coombs and Cathedral Grove, to see the giant Douglas Fir trees. Continue to Tofino for a two- night stay. DAY 8Pacific Rim National Park ( included); Whale/ Wildlife Watching Cruise( optional). A morning visit to Pacific Rim National Park, a thin strip of land along the southwestern coast of Vancouver Island. We visit Long Beach, located between Tofino and Ucuelet. In the afternoon, enjoy an optional whale watching/ wildlife cruise, often seen are the Pacific Grey whales, the Humpback whales and the Orcas ( Killer whales). DAY 9Ferry to Horseshoe Bay and VancouverLeaving Tofino this morning, return to Nanaimo to board the B. C. ferry for the crossing of the Strait of Georgia, back to the mainland. Upon arrival in Horseshoe Bay, travel through North Vancouver and cross the Lions' Gate Suspension Bridge, officially known as the First Narrows Bridge, into downtown Vancouver for a two- night stay. DAY 10Sightseeing in Vancouver ( included). This morning will feature a sightseeing tour of the city of Vancouver, including Stanley Park; Queen Elizabeth Park; Gastown; Chinatown and Canada Place. The afternoon is at leisure for you to relax or explore your surroundings. DAY 11VancouverEnjoy time at leisure until transfer to Vancouver International Airport for the overnight return flight. DAY 12Home Arrival in the U. K. Towering mountain scenery in the spectacular town of Banff The Pacific Rim National Park, famous as the landing site of James Cook in 1778 OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS ( Please call for more details) Banff: A spectacular ride up Sulphur Mountain by gondola to view the magnificent mountain scenery £ 15 Banff to Jasper: A truly unforgettable ride on an all terrain vehicle across the ice of the Athabasca Glacier £ 25 Victoria: Visit the world famous Butchart Gardens£ 17 Tofino: Experience the thrill of watching for Whales, Otters and many other species£ 59 Vancouver ( Sunset Dinner Cruise): See this beautiful city from a different perspective and treat yourself to Vancouver's favourite dining experience£ 53 See a beautiful variety of floral displays at the Butchart Gardens The spectacular Athabasca Falls 5