Grand Tour of Canada & Rocky Mountaineer

Explore Canada on the 17-day Grand Tour of Canada & Rocky Mountaineer, departing 18 May 2026. From Montreal and Quebec City to Niagara Falls, Banff and Vancouver Island, the journey combines sightseeing with a two-day trip aboard the Rocky Mountaineer.

At a glance

• **Price:** £6,459 per person
• **Deposit:** £0
• **Operator:** Travelsphere Holidays
• **Departure:** Return flights from London Heathrow
• **Board basis:** Various meals
• **Accommodation:** 15 nights in hotels, plus 1 night in flight
• **Saving:** Up to £550 per person

Highlights

• Discover Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and Victoria on sightseeing tours.
• Enjoy views of the St Lawrence River from Dufferin Terrace and take a sightseeing cruise through the 1000 Islands.
• Visit Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara Falls.
• Explore Banff National Park and Lake Louise.
• Travel through the Canadian Rockies on the Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service, with an overnight hotel stay in Kamloops.
• Visit Butchart Gardens, the Malahat Skywalk and the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre.
• Optional excursions include a Niagara Falls boat ride or Journey Behind the Falls, Banff cable car and helicopter experiences, a Vancouver Northshore excursion, and whale watching from Victoria.

What's included

• Return flights
• 15 nights’ hotel accommodation, plus 1 night in flight
• A two-day, half-board rail journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service
• 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and a welcome drink
• Services of a Travelsphere Holiday Director and Specialist Local Guide
• Overseas transfers, other transportation and porterage

Itinerary

• **Day 1 – UK to Montreal:** Fly to Montreal and transfer to your hotel. Explore at leisure.
• **Day 2 – Montreal:** Take a sightseeing tour, including the city’s highlights and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Afternoon at leisure.
• **Day 3 – Montreal to Quebec City:** Explore the UNESCO-listed historic district, Château Frontenac, Notre-Dame Cathedral-Basilica, La Citadelle, the Plains of Abraham and Dufferin Terrace, with views of the St Lawrence River and Laurentian Hills. Evening at leisure. Free evening.
• **Day 5 – Ottawa to Toronto:** Visit the 1000 Islands for a sightseeing cruise before continuing to Toronto.
• **Day 6 – Niagara Falls:** Visit Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara Falls. Optional ways to see the falls include a boat ride or Journey Behind the Falls.
• **Day 7 – Toronto to Banff:** Fly to Calgary and travel by road to Banff in the Rocky Mountains.
• **Day 8 – Banff:** Tour Banff National Park, with free time in Banff. Optional excursions include a cable car ride to Sulphur Mountain and a helicopter flight over the Rockies.
• **Day 9 – Lake Louise:** Visit the glacial, jade-green lake, surrounded by mountain peaks, with easy walking trails nearby.
• **Day 10 – Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops:** Travel through the Canadian Rockies aboard the train in SilverLeaf Service. Meals, snacks and drinks are served at your seat. GoldLeaf Service, with an outdoor viewing platform and private dining room, is available as an upgrade. Overnight in a Kamloops hotel.
• **Day 11 – Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver:** Continue by train alongside the Thompson River and through the Fraser River canyons, with commentary from onboard hosts.
• **Day 12 – Vancouver:** Take a sightseeing tour including Gastown, Chinatown and Stanley Park.
• **Day 13 – Vancouver to Victoria:** Travel by ferry and road to Vancouver Island. Visit Butchart Gardens and take an included sightseeing tour of Victoria.
• **Day 14 – Victoria:** Explore at leisure. Optional whale watching offers the chance to see orca in their natural environment.
• **Day 15 – Victoria to Whistler:** Visit the Malahat Skywalk, including its treetop walkway and spiral tower, then take the ferry to the mainland and travel along the Sea-to-Sky highway to Whistler. The tower also has an optional spiral slide.
• **Day 16 – Vancouver to UK:** Visit the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre in Whistler, then travel to Vancouver airport for the flight home.
• **Day 17 – UK:** Arrive back in the UK.

Key details

• Departure date: 18th May 2026
• Duration: 17 days
• Price: £6,459 pp
• Deposit: 0
• Board basis: Various Meals
• Departure airport: Return flights from London Heathrow
• Operator: Travelsphere Holidays
• Price 0: £6,459 pp
• Includes: Return Flights | 15 nights hotel accommodation plus 1 night in flight | 2 day Half Board rail journey in SilverLeaf Service on board the Rocky Mountaineer | 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and a welcome drink | Services of a Travelsphere Holiday Director and Specialist Local Guide | Overseas transfers, other transportation and porterage
• Highlights: Enjoy stunning views of the St Lawrence River from Dufferin Terrace | Tour the mesmerising Banff National Park | Lake Louise, one of Canada's most beautiful sights | See the sights of Toronto on a city tour | Includes a saving of up to £550pp | Return Flights | 15 nights hotel accommodation plus 1 night in flight | 2 day Half Board rail journey in SilverLeaf Service on board the Rocky Mountaineer | 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and a welcome drink | Services of a Travelsphere Holiday Director and Specialist Local Guide | Overseas transfers, other transportation and porterage
• Itinerary: Day 1: UK - Montreal

Your epic Canadian adventure begins with a flight to Montreal. On arrival, we'll drive you to your well-positioned hotel where you can settle in and explore at leisure. Day 2: Montreal Today your sightseeing starts in earnest when you will discover the highlights of Montreal on a sightseeing tour. Located in the French-speaking province of Quebec, Canada's second-largest city was named after Mount Royal, the triple-peaked hill at its heart. It boasts a wealth of 17th-century buildings, beautiful gardens, bustling street markets and open-air cafés, with its most iconic sight probably the magnificent Notre-Dame Cathedral. An afternoon at leisure gives you the chance to explore at your own pace. Day 3: Montreal - Quebec City This morning we'll move on to Quebec City. Founded by a French explorer in 1608, the city stands proud on the banks of the St Lawrence River and is the only walled city north of Mexico. Inside the fortifications narrow streets lead to an array of historic buildings and as we explore the UNESCO-listed historic district, you’ll feel like you have travelled back to Europe. We’ll see highlights including the iconic Château Frontenac, a picturesque castle built as a hotel in the late 19th century, the Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame and the star-shaped fortress, La Citadelle. Outside the city walls, we'll head to the Plains of Abraham battle site. Now a vast and spectacular park, this is where the British fought the French for control of Canada in 1759. To round off our tour, we’ll take in stunning views of the St Lawrence River from Dufferin Terrace, a wooden promenade that wraps around the Château Frontenac high above the river. From here you can also take in the incredible beauty of the Laurentian Hills. The evening is spent at leisure in this magical city. Day 4: Quebec City - Ottawa Highlights include the impressive National War Memorial and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Confederation Square, the beautiful grounds of Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal and ByWard Market. After settling in at the hotel, you have a free evening in this great city, so why not enjoy dinner at one of the restaurants close to the hotel. Day 5: Ottawa - Toronto This morning we will leave Ottawa and drive south to the St Lawrence River where it forms the border between Canada and the USA. Here we find the stunning 1000 Islands, a stretch of over 50 miles of water that’s home to no less than 1864 islands. We will explore the spectacular scenery and serene beauty of this unique archipelago on a sightseeing cruise before continuing our journey to Toronto. Day 6: Niagara Falls Your day begins with a visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake. Often described as Ontario's loveliest town, it is located in the heart of the wine-making region on the shores of Lake Ontario. Next we're going to head to one of the greatest sights in the New World, the incredible Niagara Falls. One option is to take a thrilling boat ride, or perhaps you'll enjoy a unique view from below and behind, at the 'Journey Behind the Falls' attraction. Day 7: Toronto - Banff Today you’re heading west to the Rocky Mountains. We'll fly to Calgary and then continue our journey by road. Travelling through some spectacular scenery, we’re heading to the vibrant town of Banff which nestles high in the mountains and is surrounded by dramatic peaks. Day 8: Banff Snow-capped mountains, crystal-clear lakes, sparkling streams and swathes of forest are just some of the attractions in this stunning destination. The wildlife is equally as impressive, so look out for black and grizzly bears, wolves, elk and deer on land, then keep your eyes peeled for eagles, hawks and ospreys in the sky. If you prefer organised sightseeing, our optional excursions include a cable car ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain and an unforgettable helicopter flight over the Rockies. Day 9: Lake Louise Today we are going to the breathtaking Lake Louise, a glacial, jade-green lake set high in the mountains. There are easy walking trails to explore if you want to appreciate the beauty of the lake from a different viewpoint. Day 10: Rocky Mountaineer A once-in-a-lifetime journey begins this morning as you step aboard the iconic Rocky Mountaineer train. Sit back, relax, and take in the stunning views as you travel in style through the Canadian Rockies, navigating tunnels and mountain passes on your way to Kamloops. You’ll enjoy SilverLeaf service, which includes seating in a single-level domed coach with oversized windows, giving you great viewing opportunities. Meals, snacks and drinks are all served at your seat, so all you have to do is enjoy. If you wish, you can upgrade to GoldLeaf service and have access to an exclusive outdoor viewing platform and a private dining room. You'll disembark the train in Kamloops and stay in a hotel overnight. Day 11: Rocky Mountaineer Another exciting day begins as you board the Rocky Mountaineer this morning and travel to the beautiful city of Vancouver. Take your seat and enjoy more sublime views as you travel alongside the Thompson River and through the dramatic canyons of the Fraser River. Keep a lookout for grizzly bears too as you enjoy a fascinating commentary from your onboard hosts. Day 12: Vancouver Set amongst spectacular natural scenery, the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver is surrounded by coastal waters, lush green forests and majestic snow-capped mountains. Today, a sightseeing tour will introduce you to its many highlights including the historic Gastown district, bustling Chinatown and Stanley Park, one of the world's biggest and best urban parks. You could explore what culinary treats are on offer at Granville Island’s Public Market, check out a museum or head to one of the large shopping malls for some retail therapy. Alternatively, you can join an optional excursion to Vancouver’s Northshore. Here you'll see the spectacular Capilano Suspension Bridge and have the chance to take the cable car up Grouse Mountain for breathtaking views of the city, Vancouver Island and the snow-capped mountains of Washington State. Day 13: Vancouver - Victoria We're heading away from the mainland today, to spend two nights in Victoria on Vancouver Island, which we reach by ferry and an onward drive. When we arrive, we'll head off to the famous Butchart Gardens, considered to be one of the most spectacular floral show gardens in the world. Established on the site of a former limestone quarry, the displays include an impressive collection of roses, and plants from as far afield as Japan and the Mediterranean. Victoria is the capital of British Columbia and is often said to resemble an old English town, with its narrow streets and grand buildings. We’ll see its highlights on an included sightseeing tour this afternoon. Day 14: Victoria You can soak up Victoria's old-world charm at your own pace today as you explore at leisure. Maybe you’ll head to the renowned Royal BC Museum or visit one of the city’s craft breweries for a tasting. If you’re a wildlife enthusiast, you won’t want to miss today’s optional whale-watching excursion. The waters around Vancouver Island offer the ideal opportunity to get closer to the delights of the natural world and there's a chance you'll see orca, or killer whales, in their natural environment. Day 15: Victoria - Whistler As we leave Victoria behind, we’ll visit Vancouver Island’s incredible Malahat Skywalk, a wooden treetop walkway leading to a spiral tower. Rising 250 metres above sea level, the tower offers incredible, panoramic views over forest-clad mountains and the inlets of the Salish Sea. Along the way, you’ll learn about the nature, culture, and history of Vancouver Island and the more adventurous can opt to descend from the tower on a thrilling spiral slide! Later, after taking the ferry back to the mainland, we’ll drive through stunning scenery on the Sea-to-Sky highway and make our way to the mountain resort of Whistler. Day 16: Vancouver - UK This morning, you’ll learn about the cultural history of Whistler’s Indigenous people at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, a museum, art gallery and café. Located on the shared territories of the Squamish and Lil'wat Nations, the centre shares and celebrates the traditions of these two unique communities. It also provides youngsters who live on nearby reserves with valuable employment and training opportunities. Finally, we’ll have one more chance to soak up Canada’s spectacular scenery as we drive back to the airport in Vancouver and check in for our flight home. Day 17: UK After an unforgettable trip, you'll arrive back in the UK today.