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Whistler Mountaineer ®


Vancouver to Whistler: A train experience, like never before!
Whistler Mountaineer ®
Information & Reservations
Travel Packages & Tours
Gardens and Gondola Escape (4 days/3 nights)
Daily service between Vancouver and Whistler
Trip highlights and features
One way trip Whistler Mountaineer® Coast Classic™ or Glacier Dome™ train service
1 breakfast, 1 light meal service
3 nights accommodation
Day excursion to Victoria
Rail Station transfers in Vancouver and Whistler
Luggage handling
Admission to Whistler Gondola
Coastal Classic Class - Click here fore more details
A classic rail experience with high quality service and picture windows offering spectacular views.
Classic rail car with assigned seating and extended legroom
Panoramic views through picture windows
Access to the open-air observation car
Light meal service at your seat
Service and interpretive commentary by our knowledgeable & friendly Attendants
Glacier Dome Class - Click here fore more details
Canadian Hospitality and fascinating commentary onboard a full-length single-level dome car, offering 360° views.
Custom-designed single-level dome coach
Panoramic views from full-length dome windows
Access to the open-air observation car
Afternoon tea service at your seat
Service and interpretive commentary by our knowledgeable & friendly Attendants
Itinerary
Vancouver Arrival
Arrive in cosmopolitan Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Vancouver is a dynamic, multicultural city set in a spectacular natural environment. No matter what time of the year you visit, there are indoor and outdoor activities to please adults, families, couples and friends to no end. Admission to the Vancouver Observation Deck at Harbour Centre is included, where you can enjoy spectacular views of the city, the mountains and the ocean. Overnight in Vancouver.

Whistler Mountaineer® Experience
Travel aboard the Whistler Mountaineer® from coastal Vancouver to the resort town of Whistler, world-famous for outstanding skiing and unparalleled year-round outdoor activities. Following your motorcoach transfer from downtown Vancouver, the Whistler Mountaineer® carries you on a breathtaking rail journey through the stunning scenery of this “Sea to Sky” region. Highlights of the trip include spectacular views across Howe Sound and the rugged Coast Mountains, Shannon Falls, Mount Garibaldi, and the impressive Cheakamus Canyon.

Upon arrival at the Whistler train station, you will be transferred to the centre of Whistler Village, where you will have free time to explore. Included is admission to the Whistler Gondola, an exciting 20-minute ride to the top of Whistler Mountain, where you'll experience fantastic views of snow-capped mountain peaks and alpine lakes.

In the afternoon, a motorcoach will transfer you to the rail station for your return to Vancouver aboard the Whistler Mountaineer®. Once again, take in the picture-perfect scenery and entertaining commentary provided by your onboard attendants. Upon arrival at the North Vancouver station in the evening, transfer to your overnight accommodations in Downtown Vancouver. A light meal is served onboard. Overnight in Vancouver

Victoria day excursion
Enjoy a full-day tour to Victoria and the famous Butchart Gardens. Your tour includes a scenic return ferry ride through the Gulf Islands, admission to world-famous Butchart Gardens, and a drive through the historic sights and landmarks of Victoria. Ample free time is provided for you to explore the city centre, Parliament buildings, and attractions of the Victoria Inner Harbour, before your return to Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver.

Vancouver Departure
Your tour concludes with check-out from your Vancouver hotel
Retail Prices 2008
Prices are per person in CDN dollar
Coastal Classic Class - Click here fore more details
Hotel Type
Popular
Superior
Vancouver& Whistler
Single
Double
Single
Double
Jun 27 - Sep 20
$1,016
$704
$1,247
$833
Glacier Dome Class - Click here fore more details
Hotel Type
Popular
Superior
Vancouver& Whistler
Single
Double
Single
Double
Jun 27 - Sep 20
$1,091
$779
$1,322
$908
Note: Prices are per person in CDN dollar. All prices include the provincial taxes as set at the time of their agreement and do not include tax. Prices are subject to change without notice.  Prices include transportation from downtown Vancouver to North Vancouver rail station and from Whistler rail station to Whistler Village.
Information & Reservations
1-800-717-0108 or 503-292-5055

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Whistler Mountaineer
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Sea to Sky corridor of British Columbia from a unique perspective while relaxing in comfort and style aboard the new Whistler Mountaineer ®. As the train hugs the oceanfront, winds through canyons, and climbs the steep grades of the BC Coast Mountains, you have front row seats to the endless array of spectacular views.
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