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The following hotel list is preliminary and subject to change. Although we contract our hotels a year in advance, unforeseen situations do occasionally occur. Should it be necessary to change a hotel, one of equal quality and value will be substituted. You will receive verified hotel information with your final itinerary. Please note that hotel ratings are based on the Hotel and Travel Index (www.hotelandtravelindex.com), a leading travel industry authority on hotels throughout the world.
Please Note: In Kamloops, your hotel is selected by Rocky Mountaineer Vacations. Accommodations in Kamloops are very basic. They will select the best available for you. The Sawridge Inn is used only on TCJ 09 (11 night program).
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Renaissance Harbourside Hotel
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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The Renaissance Harbourside Hotel is a Superior First-Class downtown Vancouver hotel offering all the services of a world-class resort. Located close to Vancouver’s most popular attractions, restaurants, and shopping, the Renaissance Harbourside also features two full-service restaurants, two bars, and a coffee café on-site.
Relax by the indoor heated swimming pool and jacuzzi, burn some calories in the on-site fitness facility, or pamper yourself with a massage. The hotel also offers in-room coffee and tea maker, newspapers delivered to each room, toll-free telephone calls, and shoe-shining. Other guest services include foreign currency exchange, room service, safe deposit boxes at the front desk, valet dry-cleaning, and wheelchairs.
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Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Banff, Alberta, Canada
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The Moderate Deluxe Fairmont Banff Springs is a European-style chateau resort hotel set in the heart of the Rockies. The hotel features an ATM/bank, barber/hair stylist, car rental, concierge services, currency exchange, room service, laundry, dry cleaning service, gift shop, fax, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis court, fitness center, and hot tub. Your room includes air conditioning, coffee maker, fireplace, kitchenette, iron/ironing board, microwave, mini-bar, safe, refrigerator, TV, phone, free newspaper, and internet access. Onsite restaurant options include casual, fine, and Italian.
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Sutton Place Hotel Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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The Sutton Place Hotel Toronto is a Deluxe, European highrise hotel located in the heart of the city, just blocks away from the finest shopping, arts, and entertainment districts. The hotel offers a restaurant, lounge, room service, business center, currency exchange, concierge services, laundry/dry cleaning, barber/hair stylist, gift shop, indoor pool, and health club. Guest rooms have air conditioning, cable/satellite TV with in-room movies, radio/alarm clock, two-line phone with voicemail and data port, iron and ironing board, minibar, refrigerator, coffee maker, complimentary newspaper, in-room safe, and private bath with hair dryer and robes.
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Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre
Jasper, Alberta, Canada
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The Moderate First-Class Sawridge Inn and Conference Center is located just four blocks from downtown in beautiful Jasper National Park. The hotel offers a restaurant, cafe, bar, room service, currency exchange, concierge services, complimentary coffee, laundry/dry cleaning, gift shop, indoor pool, and health club with massage. Guest rooms have air conditioning, cable/satellite TV, phone with voicemail, Internet access, refrigerator, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, and private bath with hair dryer.
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The Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf Service
Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
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 Service as spectacular as the scenery. Welcome to Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf Service — a truly civilized way to experience a great all-daylight adventure. Settle back in your roomy, reclining seat and enjoy the commentary and service provided by your Onboard Attendant. Delicious chilled breakfasts and luncheon selections are served at your seat, so you will not miss a moment of the scenery through the large picture windows. Enjoy the thrill of the Canadian Rockies in classic style with Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf Service.
RedLeaf Coach Features - Classic Rail Car
- Assigned seating in reclining seats
- Extended legroom
- Large picture windows
- Forward-facing seats that rotate to accommodate groups of four
- Service and interpretive commentary by a knowledgeable and friendly Onboard Attendant
- A selection of chilled breakfasts and lunches served at your seat each day
- Complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages served at your seat
- One night moderate accommodation in Kamloops
- Transfers between the train station and your accommodation in Kamloops
- Luggage delivery to your final destination
RedLeaf Service Luggage
As a RedLeaf Service guest, please pack a small overnight bag for your stay in Kamloops. Your main luggage will be checked through to your final destination and will not be available. Please be sure to carry any medication with you.
Upgrade to GoldLeaf Service!
Upgrade your experience on the 2-day Rocky Mountaineer train ride with GoldLeaf Service from $599 per person. GoldLeaf gives you First-Class luxury seating in the panoramic, all-glass domed car, gourmet hot meals served in a private dining car, complimentary snacks and alcoholic beverages, and an upgraded hotel night in Kamloops with all luggage delivered to your room, including dinner on day 3.
Gratuities for Train Personnel
We are sure you will agree that tipping is a personal matter and should be commensurate with services provided. That being said, in response to our passenger’s request for recommendations, a gratuity of $25.00 (CAD) per guest to be shared among the attendants in your coach is generally considered appropriate for the two-day On board experience
Passengers with Special Needs
Some of the coaches are suited to the special space needs of physically challenged passengers and are equipped with wheelchair accessible bathrooms. Due to limited space, a specially designed wheelchair is provided for use by passengers who are unable to walk to the bathroom. There is a freight-type elevator on the train. Please inform us at the time of booking if any special needs are required.
Safety Tips While On Board
Your safety and well being are important to us. To ensure that you have a safe journey, we request that you observe the following: - Wear rubber soled, low heeled, or flat shoes at all times
- When visiting vestibules or walking through the cars, always wear your shoes and do not stand on the moving end plates
- Keep your head, arms, and any other parts of your body inside the moving coach at all times
Smoking
There is a strict no-smoking policy on board the Rocky Mountaineer. The train company will provide Nicorette gum to smokers if they wish. |
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VIA Rail's The Canadian Sleeper Touring Class Service
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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 The Canadian, owned and operated by VIA Rail Canada, a Canadian Federal Crown Corporation, has been refurbished to its stainless steel exterior and art-deco style of the 1950s, offering a nostalgic travel experience. From the vantage point of the private domed Skyline car, your enjoyment of the scenery along your travels is truly enhanced.
Enjoy your trip aboard VIA Rail in the upgraded Sleeper Touring Class, which includes the following: - Pre-boarding and priority baggage handling at major stations
- 24-hour complimentary tea/coffee service
- Private bedroom aboard the sleeping car
- Basic, functional sleeping quarters
- Exclusive access to the famed observation domes of the Skyline cars, which also have a relaxing lounge area. Each Skyline car is the exclusive domain of guests from three sleeping cars.
- Excellent meals in the dining car
- Special touches including a shower kit (soap, shampoo, and towels), tourist literature, included check-in of your baggage
- Courteous staff attentive to your every need
- Exclusive use of The Park Car, a peaceful, 360-degree glass-domed car at the rear of the train
Baggage
When boarding, please limit yourself to one item of hand luggage to carry into the cars. Please check all baggage that you will not need during the three night journey. Don’t forget to keep any medication with you.
Passengers With Special Needs
None of the stations have platforms level with rail car doors. Passengers in wheelchairs can be boarded with the help of VIA Rail personnel.
Smoking
There is a strict no-smoking policy on board VIA Rail trains.
Gratuities for Train Personnel
We are sure you will agree that tipping is a personal matter and should be commensurate with services provided. The following are recommended guidelines:
On Board Attendant: CAD $3.00 per person per night
Dining Room Staff:
Breakfast CAD $1.50 per person per day
Lunch CAD $3.00 per person per day
Dinner CAD $4.00 per person per day
Meals
All meals are included while on board VIA Rail’s The Canadian. Dress up or down as you wish. Sleeper Touring Class guests find that the constantly changing panoramas from the Skyline car create a special mood all their own, whether for breakfast, lunch, or any of the three evening dinner sittings. Each meal, prepared by a chef exclusively for Sleeper Touring Class passengers, features a Canadian-inspired menu — soups and salads, fresh bread, cold plates, and excellent hot entrees, topped off by delicious desserts. Your meals include most non-alcoholic beverages.
On-train personnel will do their best to fill requests for vegetarian, kosher, low-sodium, or low-fat meals. Please let Vantage know about any special dietary requests at the time of booking to allow us enough time to transmit your request. VIA Rail does not guarantee that its meals are free of all allergenic products.
Cabin Descriptions
Overnight Single Accommodations
Single passengers on board VIA Rail’s The Canadian are accommodated in smaller, single bedrooms with a window seat that converts to a bed folding out from the wall. Amenities include a sink/vanity, mirror, and toilet (Please note: Single bedroom toilet is not accessible when bed is lowered). There is a public restroom and a public shower in each sleeping car. Room dimensions are 6’ 5” in length x 3’ 7” in width.
Overnight Double Accommodations
Double accommodations on board VIA Rail’s The Canadian are accommodated in bedrooms with a window and two armchairs, which are replaced by upper and lower beds for sleeping. Amenities include a small closet, mirror, sink/vanity, and private toilet. There is a public restroom and a public shower in each sleeping car. Room dimensions are 7’ 2 3/4” in length x 4’ 11 5/8” in width. |
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Westin Harbour Castle Hotel
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto is a 977-room twin tower rising 38
stories above scenic Lake Ontario, and is conveniently located near
major attractions, including the Air Canada Centre, CN Tower, Financial
and Theatre districts.
Each luxuriously appointed guest room provides the utmost in luxury and comfort to all travelers. Room amenities include iron / ironing board, in-room movies, telephone, coffee-maker, hair-dryer.
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