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Experience in grand style
the snowcapped splendor of Canada in winter! Jump-start
your holiday shopping with a unique gift for that
hard-to-please someone on your list; take in the natural
scenic beauty of the Alberta prairies in Edmonton and
the majestic Canadian Rockies in Jasper; and enjoy all
the amenities that impressive hotel properties have to
offer. Beginning in Edmonton, you'll visit the
world-famous West Edmonton Mall, a shopper's paradise
featuring more than 800 stores. Your next stop is the
quaint town of Jasper, for a 3-night stay at the
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Here you will enjoy a
special cooking class with a renowned chef, partake in a
wonderful wine tasting, and learn some great new holiday
decorating or craft ideas. Experience the unforgettable
Icefields Parkway en route to Banff and see majestic
waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, and
snowcapped mountain ranges. Discover the galleries,
shops and cafes of Banff before relaxing for your final
night stay at the "Castle in the Mountains," the
beautiful Fairmont Banff Springs.
- Enjoy holiday shopping
when you visit the West Edmonton Mall, featuring more than
800 stores.
- Your relaxing 3-night stay at the Fairmont
Jasper Park Lodge includes a gala Christmas dinner.
- Enjoy a special holiday-theme cooking
class presented by one of the world's leading chefs.
Day 1: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - Tour Begins
The Canadian province of Alberta is a land of scenic delights.
Your tour begins with an overnight in Edmonton, the capital of
Alberta.
Day 2: Edmonton - Jasper
Following breakfast, arrive at the world-famous West Edmonton
Mall. This incredible shopping center offers themed sections
including such famous destinations as Paris, New Orleans and
England. Featuring over 800 stores, a professional size
ice-skating rink, and an 18-hole miniature golf course, this is
the perfect opportunity to begin your holiday shopping. Later,
traveling west, every turn of the road uncovers nature’s beauty
with prairies giving way to the mighty Canadian Rockies, known
as some of the world’s most beautiful mountains. Arriving in
Jasper, the festivities begin with a welcome reception at the
famous Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge - your resort hotel for the
next three nights. Nestled in the Canadian Rockies, the charming
cabins and rustic elegance of The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
make it the embodiment of peace, tranquility and natural beauty.
(B, D)
Day 3: Jasper
You will find yourself surrounded by snowcapped peaks as The
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge welcomes you to The Grand Canadian
Lodge Experience. Enjoy a special cooking class presented by one
of the world's leading chefs, partake in a festive wine tasting,
or interact with your fellow travelers and learn some great new
holiday decorating or craft ideas. Tonight, enjoy a wonderful
winemaker's dinner featuring a wine tasting expert. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Jasper
Various instructional seminars at the resort are available to
you. Choose from craft and decorating classes and other
holiday-related programs, all presented by knowledgeable hosts.
This afternoon enjoy a Cottage Tour, which includes a memorable
wagon ride to one of the festively decorated historic log cabins
on the resort property. Tonight, the talented culinary team at
The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge presents a gala Christmas dinner.
(B, L, D)
Day 5: Jasper - Icefields Parkway - Banff
A wonderful day of sightseeing is in store for you while en
route to Banff. The unforgettable Icefields Parkway presents
majestic waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing
cliffs and snowcapped mountain ranges. In Banff, browse the many
shops in the village before relaxing for the night at the
“Castle in the Mountains”, the beautiful Fairmont Banff Springs.
(B)
Day 6: Banff - Calgary - Tour Ends
Your tour ends, leaving you with many pleasant memories of your
holiday vacation to one of the world’s most beautiful areas, the
incomparable Canadian Rockies. (B)
Add a pre night stay in Edmonton or a post night stay in
Banff. Call
us for rates and availability.
Base Rates Per Person
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Departure Date |
Double Rate |
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November
06, 2005 |
$1149 |
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November
13, 2005 |
$1149 |
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*Tour
prices are based on double occupancy and are subject to
change. Please call for triple or child
occupancy rates. Additional tour dates
may be available, please call us for information.
6 days, 10 meals
5 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners
Day 1 - The Westin Hotel, Edmonton, AB
Day 2 - 4 - The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge,
Jasper, AB
Day 5 - The Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, AB
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
NOTES:
- Due to tour scheduling,
flights home should not be booked prior to 11:00 a.m.
- Proof of citizenship is
required.
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