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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.
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2010 RAIL TOUR SCHEDULE
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| Date | Tour Name |
| Daily ex Sat | Vancouver Island Circle Tour On The Malahat Dayliner |
| Any Tues, Fri, Sun | Great Plains by Two Name Trains |
| Any Tues, Fri, Sun | Three Great Cities by Three Famous Trains |
| February 8-9, 2010 | Royal Hudson Vancouver To White Rock Return |
| February 28 - March 15, 2010 | Undiscovered Cuba - Steam In Paradise |
| Thursday, April 22nd | Southern Circle Tour by Trains and Ferries to Victoria and Seattle |
| Thursday, May 6th | Sunshine Coast Nostalgia Tour |
| Tuesday, May, 18th | Totems of Haida Gwaii by Trains, Ships, and Plane Reduced Rate, Longer Itinerary & New Departure Date |
| Tuesday, June 15th | Discovery Coast to Cariboo Circle Tour |
| Sunday, July 11th | White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad Steam Special Reduced Rate & New Departure Date |
| Thursday, July 22nd | Ride the E&N Railroad to see the Whales |
| Tuesday, August 10th | Vancouver Island's West Coast |
| Saturday August 21st | Steam Excursion, Fish, & Wine plus Casino Fun |
| Thursday, October 7th | Southern Circle Tour by Trains and Ferries to Victoria and Seattle |
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Ask about special pickup arrangements and fares for groups of ten or more. We "guarantee share", which means that single tour participants willing to share a room pay no single supplement. We find a roommate or absorb the single supplement if a suitable partner cannot be found.
For all tours described on this web site the prices are in Canadian dollars and do not include GST.
United States Customers should call us for latest pricing which will vary with the current exchange rate.
DEPARTURE INFORMATION AND PICKUP LOCATIONS
Vancouver:
Pacific Central Station: The station for VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak, Greyhound, Pacific Coach Lines, and Airporter service, at 1150 Station St. near Terminal Ave. and the Main St SkyTrain (light rail transit) station. Long term parking near this station is not available or recommended.
Waterfront Station: This is the former CPR passenger station at 601 West Cordova St. (north foot of Seymour St.), and the departure point for the West Coast Express Commuter Train to Mission. Direct connections with SeaBus, SkyTrain, HeliJet Airways & TransLink buses. Many pay parking lots are available in the area.
Other Pickup Locations:
Depending on the tour, we may be able to pick you up at the following Lower Mainland locations for no extra charge:
- Burnaby, Brentwood Town Centre, (IHOP nr Skytrain)
- New Westminster, 6th Avenue and 6th Street, or Century House
- Coquitlam, Greyhound Bus Depot, 100 Woolridge St.
- Delta, Town & Country Inn, 6005 Hwy 17, at Hwy 99
- Surrey, Sheraton Guildford Hotel, 15269-104 Ave.
- Vancouver, PCL Bus stops - along Cambie St
- Richmond, Seniors Centre on Minoru Blvd at Granville
- West Vancouver, Park Royal South, McDonalds
- And, at major hotels in downtown Vancouver
Free home pickup and drop-off is available for all tours of over 3 days duration.
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, 2010. Fares are in Canadian dollars and do not include GST.
OTHER TOURS WE CAN BOOK FOR YOU
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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For More Information: Contact West Coast Rail Tours, Box 2790, Stn. Main, Vancouver, BC V6B 3X2. Call toll free at 1-800-722-1233, in Vancouver (604) 524-1011. BC Travel Agent #1866. We are a Member of the Better Business Bureau of Mainland BC, Tourism Vancouver, and the Vancouver Coast and Mountains Tourism Region.
This information was current at time of publication. It is however, not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. The West Coast Railway Association cannot accept liability for any delays caused by chartered or other carriers.
Questions regarding WCRA tours may be directed to
tours@wcra.org
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