2012 TOURS
May 22
Totems of Haida Gwaii - Pricing in progress
Take a journey to Haida Gwaii and experience First Nations culture. Start by sleeping comfortably in your private cabin on VIA Rail's "Canadian" en route to Jasper in the heart of the Rockies. Spend a free day here. An optional day tour is available. Then VIA Rail's "Skeena" takes you across central British Columbia to Prince Rupert for a free day. A BC Ferry then sails overnight to Haida Gwaii. Once on these remote islands you will experience museum visits, native dances, feasts and many other sights. Return trip is by air direct to Vancouver.
June 7
Wild West Rail & Wine Tasting - 4 Days $863 per person (NO HST)
Depart Vancouver via motorcoach to Yakima, known for lush apples, and award winning wine. Experience America's last intact early 20th Century interurban electric railroad. This evening includes an overnight in La Grande, Oregon with dinner and a movie (included) at Historic Hot Lake Springs. The next day ride the Eagle Cap Excursion Train along the scenic Grande Ronde and Wallowa Rivers of northeast Oregon. The train crosses the confluence of the two rivers at Rondowa and continues to Kimmel siding. Enjoy lunch onboard (included). Travel from the Wild West to the Bavarian village of Leavenworth on your return trip to Vancouver
July 24
Mountains of BC & Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad - 5-Days $865 per person
Stop at spectacular Shannon Falls before arriving in Whistler. After overnight in Whistler travel north through Cariboo Country, enjoy lunch in Cache Creek. Travel though Ranch Country to Sun Peaks, stroll through shops in the village. Depart Sun Peaks Mountain Resort. for Vernon, Silver Star Mountain. From the Mountains to the Okanagan fruit belt, visit the Jammery for a tour and samples. Visit Summerhill Winery, before arriving in Kelowna Enjoy a visit to Big White, winter wonderland for skiers. Model Railway enthusiasts will enjoy the Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad
July 25
White Pass & Steam Spectacular - pricing in progress
Highlights: Vintage Diesel & Steam Trains in one trip.
Fraser Meadows Steam Train, travel with Engine No 73 or No. 69, 6 miles beyond White Pass Summit to Fraser Meadows, 543 miles roundtrip.
Yukon Adventure, follow the trail of the Sourdoughs between Skagway & Alaska & Carcross Yukon.
August 9
Wells Gray Park & Kamloops Heritage Train - 3 Days $575 per person
Highlights: Hells Gate Airtram, Helmecken Falls, Wells Gray Guest Ranch, 1912 Steam Locomotive
Admire the Japanese Gardens and chainsaw carvings in Hope, chainsaw capital of Canada. Take an aerial tram ride across the mighty Fraser River Canyon. The next day discover Wells Gray Provincial Park and spectacular Helmecken Falls, a waterfall 3 times the height of Niagara Falls. All aboard on our final day for a ride on the 'Spirit of Kamloops' pulled by a restored 1912 steam locomotive. Cross over the 1927 Steel Trestle Bridge and learn the story of the great train robbery of 1906.
August 9
Rails of Northern Oregon - 5 Days $990 (Adt) $970 (Snr) - (NO HST)
Highlights: International Rose Test Bed, Timberline Lodge, Columbia Gorge, Multnomah Falls, Murder Mystery Dinner on Mt Hood Railway
Board Amtrak's Cascades evening train from Vancouver to Seattle. Overnight in Seattle. The following day board Amtrak Cascades direct to Portland. Enjoy scenic tours including Timberline Lodge, Columbia Gorge, Bonneville Dam, and Multnomah Falls followed by a Murder Mystery Dinner on Mt. Hood Railway's vintage train.
August 23
West Coast, Chemainus & Victoria - 5 Days $1,165 per person
Highlights: Tofino, Coombs Market, Cathedral Grove, Royal BC Museum
Five days of sightseeing Vancouver Island's well known icons; watch the Goats grazing on the roof at Coombs Market, Stop in Cathedral Grove, view the 800 year old Hemlocks tower over the giant evergreens. Board the MV Francis Barkley for a relaxing trip down the Alberni Canal into Ucluelet. Visit the Mars Bomber Museum; photograph the many murals around the town of Chemainus. This evening see a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The Royal BC Museum is also included in the tour. Celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebration in photos.
November 30
Victorian Country Christmas - 3 Days $545 per person (NO HST)
Highlights: Tulalip Casino, Puyallup Victorian Christmas Craft Fair
Pick up at US Border Duty Free Store. Enjoy shopping at the Factory Outlet stores or try your luck at the Tulalip Casino until your rooms are ready at the Tulalip Casino Hotel. This evening travel to Stanwood WA, to enjoy the Christmas Lights and live dinner theater production (5 course Dinner included), Step back in time as the Puyallup fairgrounds are transformed into a Victorian Village with over 500 shops with staff dressed in Victorian attire. Enjoy the stage shows while taking a much needed break from shopping. View the 'Fantasy Lights' in Spanaway Park, the largest holiday drive through display in the Northwest.
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For all tours described on this web site the prices are in Canadian dollars and do not include HST.
United States Customers should call us for latest pricing which will vary with the current exchange rate.
Join hundreds of others who enjoy the romance and prestige of train travel as West Coast Rail Tours treats you to interesting rail based adventures featuring scenic and historic locations. These are a must for railway enthusiasts, photography buffs, geography devotees, and those who just want to explore more of British Columbia from a different perspective. It is a great opportunity to meet new friends with similar interests while breathing in the splendour and beauty of British Columbia. Tours are intended for all age groups and are designed to be as leisurely as possible given the constraints of geography and available services. All tours are fully escorted by experienced volunteer guides.
It is recommended that you book early, as some trips sell quickly. If it is close to departure date contact us anyway as we often get last minute cancellations and we may be able to fit you in. All dates are subject to change because of possible revisions or cancellations by supplying carriers. Certain restrictions apply. For more information call our reservations office. As agents for RBC Travel Insurance we recommend and sell trip cancellation and interruption coverage as well as special packages covering any particular need. Ask about our competitive rates.
West Coast Rail Tours is a registered travel agent and represents major passenger railways: Rocky Mountaineer Vacations, VIA Rail Canada, Alaska Railroad, White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad, Amtrak and RailEurope. Tickets are issued for all of these companies. We arrange special independent tours combining the above with hotels, motorcoaches and major airlines. We specialize on tours to the Canadian Rockies, Yukon and Alaska. Call us with your travel requirements. Commissions realized benefit the preservation of our railway heritage. Phone 604-524-1011 locally in the Vancouver BC area or 1-800-722-1233 toll free in the USA and Canada.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
West Coast Rail Tours, a division of the West Coast Railway Association, reserves the right to cancel, modify or alter all or part of the services when necessary. Should this occur, WCRT will attempt to provide the best alternative available. All fares, schedules, and itineraries are subject to change without notice at any time.
Fares are non-refundable once fully paid, but are transferable to another person. The West Coast Railway Association acts as an agent for, and makes arrangements with, hotels, bus lines, railway companies and other independent parties to provide travel services and accommodations. Although great care has been taken to choose suppliers, WCRT is unable to control them and therefore, WCRT is not responsible for their acts or omissions. The travel services provided by these suppliers are subject to the conditions imposed by the suppliers and their liability may be limited by their tariffs, conditions of carriage, or other agreements. Fares and dates current as of Jan 1, 2011. Fares are in Canadian dollars and do not include HST.
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West Coast Rail Tours is also a certified IATA travel agent for the booking of railtours, hotels, ferries and air travel throughout the country. We always recommend travel by rail, and if one of our own tours isn't for you this year, consider a rail trip elsewhere. We recommend Rocky Mountaineer Vacations as providers of travel experiences that will be remembered for a lifetime, and it is the only way to travel the scenic CPR route through to Banff by rail. We also can book your trip on VIA Rail Canada across Canada, anywhere on AMTRAK in the United States as well as major airlines & cruise lines. We know the "Rail Way" and when you use us, the WCRA gets any travel agent commissions to help with our restoration projects.
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