Day 1  Arrive Seattle / Vancouver, B.C.
Your tour begins with your arrival in Seattle, the Emerald City. This afternoon, transfer to Vancouver, British Columbia, the gateway to the Canadian Rockies. Tonight, you are the guest of your tour director at a special welcome dinner. Here is an opportunity to further get to know your traveling companions, and prepare for this great adventure. (D)

Day 2  Vancouver / Sun Peaks
This morning travel east along the Trans-Canada Highway through the broad farmland of the Fraser Valley. Take time to see the picture-perfect Minter Gardens before continuing into rugged Cariboo Country. Early gold miners scoured this area during the gold rush of 1858. After lunch follow the North Thompson River into the scenic setting of Sun Peaks. This evening enjoy western hospitality as you join your tour director for a special barbecue dinner. (B,D)

Day 3 Sun Peaks / Rocky Mountaineer Rail / Jasper
“All Aboard!” This morning board the Rocky Mountaineer for a spectacular rail adventure. This train journey today takes you along the Thompson River through rolling plateaus surrounded by the snowy peaks of the Monashee Mountains. View Pyramid Falls and the expansive glaciers of the Albreda Icefields. Pass by Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 12,972 feet. Arrive in Jasper this afternoon, nestled within Jasper National Park, the largest mountain park in Canada. (B,L,D)

Day 4 Jasper / Iicefields Parkway / Banff
Departing Jasper this morning, the majestic slopes of Mt. Edith Cavell offer a glimpse of what lies ahead, as the spectacular Icefields Parkway takes you through the very heart of the Rockies. Stop to view thundering Athabasca Falls, ride an exciting SnoCoach on 1,000-foot-thick Athabasca Glacier and gaze in silent wonder at sapphire Peyto Lake, all the while surrounded by majestic mountains. Today’s journey ends in the picture-book setting of Banff. (B,D)

Day 5 Banff / Lake Louise
Take a minute to breathe in the fresh mountain air. This morning tour the highlights of Banff – Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain, and Surprise Corner. Next travel to see two of the crown jewels of the Rockies: Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch at the famous Chateau Lake Louise. Afterwards, ample time will be allowed to stroll the magnificent lakeshore and grounds of the Chateau. Take a side trip to the Valley of the Ten Peaks, which frames picturesque Moraine Lake, before returning to Banff and an included ride on the magnificent Sulphur Mountain Gondola. This evening you are free to choose from the many excellent restaurants in town. (B,L)

Day 6  Banff / Kelowna
Your route today continues west through four National Parks — Banff, Yoho, Glacier, and Mt. Revelstoke. Pass through rugged 4,534-foot Rogers Pass and gradually descend into the orchards and sunny resorts of the Okanagan Valley and your lakeside resort. Have a swim in the warm waters of Lake Okanagan before dinner. (B,D)

Day 7 Kelowna / Victoria
Victoria awaits! Travel to the scenic coast of British Columbia via the Coquihalla Route through the Cascade Mountains. This afternoon, board a sleek B.C. Ferry for a picturesque cruise to the charming, very British “Garden City” of Victoria. Enjoy dinner on your own this evening at one of the many restaurants in this harbor city. (B)

Day 8 Victoria
Discover British Columbia’s capital with a city tour, including the Inner Harbour and a visit to the world famous Butchart Gardens. This estate offers more than 700 varieties of flowers on 130 acres and includes Italian, Japanese and English-style gardens. The afternoon is free to do as you please. Perhaps enjoy high tea, stroll around the Parliament buildings, or shop amongst the many stores this charming city has to offer. Tonight your tour director hosts a farewell dinner. (B,D)

Day 9  Depart Seattle
This morning travel via ferry for a memorable cruise through the Gulf Islands to the mainland. Then drive south back to Seattle's airport for your flight home. Please do not schedule homebound flights earlier than 5:30 p.m. (B)

Price Includes:

• Scheduled round-trip flights when Pilgrim Tours issues the tickets
• Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower
• 8 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), and 6 dinners (D) including a outdoor BBQ at Sun Peaks and farewell dinner in Victoria
• Deluxe air-conditioned, motorcoach
• Services of a professional tour director
• Complete sightseeing program as detailed in the itinerary, including: Vancouver; Minter Gardens; Cariboo Country; Rocky Mountaineer Rail; Albreda Icefields; Jasper and Jasper National Park; Athabasca Falls; ride a Snocoach on Athabasca Glacier; Banff and Banff National Park; Lake Louise; Yoho, Glacier and Mt. Revelstoke National Parks; Okanagan Lake and Valley; ferry to Victoria; Butchart Gardens; ferry through the Gulf Islands
• All admissions as outlined in the itinerary
• Tips for baggage handling and to hotel personnel; 
  all local taxes