Compare Discover the Canadian Rockies - Eastbound by G Adventures vs Canada in the Fall by Titan Travel

Day 1 Vancouver

Arrive at any time.

Please make your own way to the joining hotel.

If you are interested in exploring the city and its nearby attractions, it is recommended you book additional pre-trip accommodation nights.

Day 2 Vancouver/Victoria

Head downtown to explore the lush gardens, beaches, woodlands, and miles of trails around Stanley Park, considered one of the world’s greatest city parks. Venture to historic Gastown, and stroll cobblestone streets past Victorian buildings that now house lively restaurants, galleries, and boutiques. Then board the scenic ferry to Victoria.

Take a stroll around the city with your CEO to get familiar with your surroundings before you can enjoy the evening on your own.

Day 3 Victoria

Today is free to explore the charming city of Victoria. Wander along the waterfront and choose among an array of optional activities. Discover the stunning floral displays at the famous Butchart Gardens, peruse the Royal British Columbia Museum, or enjoy high tea at a historic hotel. Or opt to cruise the sea in a Zodiac boat in search of gray whales, sea lions, seals, orcas, and other marine creatures.

Day 4 Victoria/Whistler

Catch the ferry back to the mainland and drive the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway to the village of Whistler, host of some of the events of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Enjoy a G for Good experience at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, a showcase for First Nations customs, art, and music. Join an indigenous guide on an interpretive walk through the forest, hear how First Nations people lived off this land, and learn about local flora used for food and medicine. Then take part in a traditional tea ceremony to sample teas and bannock while listening to ancestral stories and legends. Continue to the mountain resort of Whistler, co-host to the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Day 5 Whistler

Spend today exploring Whistler and the surrounding parks on your own. Stroll through the village, and opt to ride the gondola up the mountain for 360-degree views. Or choose to hike one of the many beautiful trails in the area, go ziplining through the rain forest, or set out on an exhilarating whitewater rafting trip.

Whistler and its surrounding provincial parks are places you must discover. It is also a great place to try one of the many optional mountain activities.

Day 6 Whistler/Blue River

Pass through the Coastal Mountains into the Caribou Mountains on a route once marked by gold prospectors. Sit back and enjoy dramatic changes in your surroundings, the mountains to sweeping grasslands. Enjoy stops at Kamloops Lake, an oasis amid an arid landscape, and the turquoise Seton Lake, a freshwater fjord ringed by towering peaks. Arrive in the small community of Blue River.

Following this extraordinary route, once marked by the gold prospectors, we leave the Coastal Mountain Range and set foot into the arid and dry land of the Thompson Okanagan region. Aboriginal peoples led a semi-nomadic life moving between hunting and fishing grounds in the summer and settling into pit houses for the winter. Europeans came at first for fur trading and later on to establish cattle ranches, farms, and mining operations. The scenery changes dramatically and could even make you feel as if you were in a western movie.

Day 7 Blue River/Jasper National Park

Cross the Rockies into Jasper National Park and follow in the historic path of fur traders on a scenic float trip down the tranquil Athabasca River, encountering a few gentle rapids along the way. Look out for wildlife, which can include bears, moose, eagles, ospreys, and mountain sheep. Later, gaze up at the highest peak, Mount Robson, during a stop at the visitor centre.

Day 8 Jasper National Park

Spend the day at leisure enjoying Jasper’s friendly mountain hospitality. Choose your own adventure among an array of optional activities: Hike to Maligne Canyon, cruise glacially fed Maligne Lake, or rent a bike or canoe to explore on your own. This evening, rejoin your fellow travelers for an unforgettable soak in Miette Hot Springs, where spacious pools of hot mineral springs offer panoramic views of the spectacular Fiddle River Valley.

Jasper's friendly mountain hospitality, peaceful atmosphere, and the promise of real adventure make any visit unforgettable.

Day 9 Jasper National Park/Lake Louise

Pass lush coniferous forests, soaring mountains, turquoise lakes, and epic glaciers as we travel the winding Icefields Parkway—considered one of the world’s most scenic drives—to Bow Lake, stopping along the way to enjoy photo opportunities and wildlife encounters. At the Columbia Icefield, step foot on the lower Athabasca Glacier with an expert guide for a firsthand experience of this active glacial landscape. Continue to magnificent Lake Louise, an alpine lake legendary for its emerald-blue waters.

Along the 300km (186.4 mi) ride, a spectacle unfolds before our eyes: lush coniferous forests, immense mountains, turquoise lakes, high-falling cascades, and humbling glaciers. Numerous stops will be planned along the way for photos, observation, and wildlife encounters.

Day 10 Lake Louise/Banff

Enjoy the morning at Lake Louise, taking in the scenery of the Victoria Glacier. Opt to join a hike to the historic Lake Agnes Tea House, following a forested trail past Mirror Lake and cascading waterfalls to the shores of Lake Agnes, where a remote tea house built in 1901 serves loose-leaf teas and other refreshments. Continue to Banff. Go on a walk back in time through this historic resort town alongside an expert from the Whyte Museum, dedicated to the history and culture of the Canadian Rockies. As you explore local landmarks on foot, discover how the construction of the Canadian Pacific railroad served as a stepping stone towards opening up western Canada.

Day 11 Banff/Calgary

Spend the morning in Banff, then drive to Calgary for a day at leisure. Experience the city’s Western spirit at lively honky-tonk bars, go museum-hopping, or opt to visit the Olympic Park, site of the 1988 Winter Olympics, where you can luge down the bobsledding track in a wheeled cart or soar through the sky on a zipline.

Famed for its entrepreneurial spirit and youthful population, Calgary prides itself on being the heart of the new west while honouring its cowboy heritage.

Day 12 Calgary

Depart at any time.

If you are interested in exploring the city and its nearby attractions, it is recommended you book additional pre-trip accommodation nights.

Day 1 Liverpool
Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your journey to Liverpool, where our staff will greet you and assist with embarking Black Watch (3T+) in preparation for a late evening sailing.

Day 2 Killybegs, Ireland
Our first stop en route to the Atlantic is Killybegs, on Ireland’s west coast. Spend a couple of hours wandering this charming town and picturesque fishing harbour, or head out on an optional excursion into the green heart of Donegal.

Days 3-6 At sea
In November 2016 Black Watch entered dry dock for a multi-million pound renovation - now this characterful ship is better than ever, renewed and revitalised. Settle back, relax and enjoy the fine facilities as Black Watch crosses the north Atlantic.

Day 7 St John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
The capital city of Newfoundland & Labrador has a history as colourful as its brightly painted hillside houses - discover it for yourself on this engaging port day, and perhaps strike out in search of puffins, whales and other wildlife wonders.

Day 8 At sea
Black Watch continues her journey to Nova Scotia.

Day 9 Halifax, Nova Scotia
Halifax is a buzzing, forward-looking city, but one with a healthy respect for its past. 18th century Fort George is considered so important than new buildings are not allowed to obstruct views of the hill upon which it stands, and a visit to nearby Peggy’s Cove, with its iconic lighthouse, lobster fishery and bustling harbour, is like stepping back in time.

Day 10 At sea
Black Watch sails on to Prince Edward Island.

Day 11 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is ‘Anne of Green Gables’ country, and this port day invites you to discover the pastoral beauty that inspired this much-loved classic and simply soak up the significant history and enthralling heritage of Charlottetown, known as the ‘birthplace of Canada’. Ship to shore tender service.

Day 12 At sea
Black Watch continues to the Canadian mainland and sets sail along the St Lawrence River.

Day 13 Baie-Comeau
Baie-Comeau is something of a hidden gem; a peaceful city in spectacular natural surroundings - encouraging appreciation of the St Lawrence and Manicouagan rivers, and the Jardin des Glaciers, a landscape shaped by colossal ice sheets now designated a World Biosphere Reserve. Ship to shore tender service.

Day 14 Saguenay
Saguenay is where many Quebecois come to hike and kayak, but you don’t need to exert too much energy to enjoy this particular slice of the great outdoors. With a shallow, krill-rich river, it is the perfect place for whale watching, and a cruise along the Saguenay Fjord takes you into some of Canada’s most breathtakingly scenic regions.

Day 15 Québec City
The only walled city on the American continent north of Mexico, Québec City wears its history with pride. With Francophone residents and grand chateau-like architecture, it has a distinctly European feel, and a tour of the fortifications and old town (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is highly recommended. Nearby, the impressive 83-metre high Montmorency Falls also richly rewards a visit.

Day 16 Trois-Rivières
Almost completely destroyed by fire a little over a century ago, Trois-Rivières has since blossomed into one of Canada’s busiest, most exciting and cosmopolitan cities. There are plenty of museums here celebrating the region’s industries, along with splendid views of the St Lawrence River and the mysterious world of the Boréalis underground vault.

Day 17 Montréal
Perfectly blending Gallic tradition and joie de vivre with North American innovation and optimism, Montréal is an icon of world travel. The only challenge of a visit is how to spend your day with so much to see and do. Will it be the Botanical Gardens, the Biosphere environment museum, the Olympic stadium or one of 50 National Historic Sites? Or will you head out into the glorious Laurentian Mountains for unforgettable ‘fall colours’ views?

Day 18 At sea
Black Watch makes its return journey along the St Lawrence River.

Day 19 Havre St Pierre
Havre St Pierre is quintessential rural Canada - a French-speaking fishing and lumbering town on the edge of breathtaking wilderness. Don’t miss the chance to discover the mesmerising Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve of Canada, set over 30 limestone islands and 1,000 granite islets on the northern shore of the Gulf of St Lawrence.

Day 20 Corner Brook
A fitting final stop in Canada, Corner Brook is an historic Newfoundland city set on land surveyed by Captain James Cook in 1767, an event commemorated with a monument on Crow Hill. There is never a dull day downtown, with shops, restaurants, bars and galleries to visit, though the adventurous may choose instead the year-round outdoor pursuits of Marble Mountain ski resort. Ship to shore tender service.

Days 21-25 At sea
Reflect on an amazing itinerary as Black Watch makes her return journey across the Atlantic.

Day 26 Belfast, UK
But there is one last treat in store - a stop in Belfast, a city which has moved away from the troubles of its past to become one of the most exciting places to visit in the British Isles. Will you explore the Botanical Gardens or the superb Titanic Experience, admire the views from Belfast Castle, or journey along the coast to the stunning, UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway?

Day 27 Liverpool
We disembark after breakfast and you will be met and guided to your Titan vehicle, for the journey home.