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Good Bye Summer, Hello Autumn

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The summer seems to have flown by this year.

It’s September 30 2010 and less than 2 weeks ago, the ski resorts in the Canadian Rockies received 20cm of fresh snow and we experienced way below average temperatures. The Canada Ski Blog posted some photos of this September snow. This last week, we have experienced above average temperatures (in the 20s°C) with sunny skies giving us another opportunity to take advantage of the many summer activities in the Canadian Rockies. This is typical of the Canadian Rockies as we are in the mountains at higher elevations.

Just check out the colours in the recent pictures taken in the Canadian Rockies. This is what we love about the autumn.

Autumn in Canmore

Cascade Mountain, Bow River, in the Autumn

The Rocky Mountaineer train departing tomorrow from Vancouver, October 1st 2010, is the company’s largest departure in their history, and will set a record for largest passenger rail train in North American history – a total of 1331 guests! This is one of the last Rocky Mountaineer train departures for 2010, but we already have 2011 packages in place with early-bird savings of up to $1,400 per couple.

50%OFF Panorama Lodging early-bird deal ended today but we have many early-bird deals for the 2010-2011 winter season, some of which are soon to expire. We are seeing some of the best ski accommodation deals in Banff this year with free nights accommodation and free ski deals for stays of 7 or more nights.

The early-birds will definitely be getting the best deals on ski packages and summer packages.

We hope you had a great summer and we thank you for reading our blog. We always love to hear from our readers so please feel free to post any relevant comments you may have.  Wishing you safe and happy travels.

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Rocky Mountaineer Train Holidays 2011

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We are not even into August 2010 yet and the rates have been released for all Rocky Mountaineer Train and Cruise Holiday packages for 2011. They have kept most of the packages the same as 2010 but have added an Alaska cruise from Seattle onboard Holland America’s ms Oosterdam to seven of their existing popular 2010 train holiday packages. Alaska cruises from Vancouver for 2011 are still onboard the Holland America’s ms Zuiderdam, which, in our opinion, has to be one of, if not, the best cruise ship sailing up to Alaska from Vancouver, Canada.

Below are the new 2011 Rocky Mountaineer train holiday packages with the Seattle cruise add-on. The links are to PDF documents on RockyMountainHolidays.com.

Rocky Mountaineer with Cruise to Alaska from Seattle

New Rocky Mountaineer Holiday Products for 2011

There have not been any major changes to the 2010 Rocky Mountaineer packages for 2011. Any changes are “tweaks” to already very popular and exciting train holiday packages.

Changes to Existing 2010 Products for 2011

  • All tours that overnight in Vancouver now include admission to the Vancouver Lookout
  • All tours that overnight in Calgary now include admission to the Calgary Tower
  • RedLeaf Service pre- or post-cruise tour packages now utilize Ocean- View Staterooms (Category D).
  • GoldLeaf Service pre- or post-cruise tour packages continue to use Deluxe Verandah Ocean-View Staterooms (Category VC).
  • Classic Rail Circle now has an additional pre-night in Vancouver plus a six hour sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s spectacular North Shore.
  • Grand Rail Circle now has an additional pre-night in Vancouver plus a six hour sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s spectacular North Shore
  • Canadian Rockies Highlights now has an additional pre-night in Vancouver plus a six hour sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s spectacular North Shore.
  • Canadian Rockies Highlights – 5 nights is also available; this is the same as the 2010 Canadian Rockies Highlights.
  • Canadian Rockies Circle is now 9 nights in duration instead of 12 nights.
  • The westbound itineraries of Trans-Canada Rail Adventure, Canada’s Coast to Coast by Rail, and the post-tour cruise options of these packages now include 2 nights in Jasper plus a Jasper highlights motorcoach tour, but only one night in Lake Louise.
  • City Stop add-on products are able to be sold independently, with rail-only, or in conjunction with any Rocky Mountaineer packages. Please note that transportation to/from the station or airport is not included in any City Stop packages.
  • Taxi transfers to/from cruise terminals in Vancouver are no longer included.
  • Travel documentation will advise of estimated taxi transfer rates, and limousine transfers available for purchase.

Discontinued 2010 Rocky Mountaineer Holiday Products

New for 2011 – Child and Youth Rates

New for 2011, Rocky Mountaineer holiday packages now include rates for youths (ages 12-18) and children (ages 2-11) when travelling with at least one single adult guest.

The published child and youth prices will apply for a maximum of 1 child or youth sharing with 1 adult. Parties of 1 adult and 2 or more children/youths will have to be booked with a minimum of 2 adults. It is not possible to book a single room with more than 2 persons sharing.

These are all the changes to the Rocky Mountaineer Holiday packages for 2011. Rocky Mountaineer package information which include cruises up to Alaska from Vancouver or Seattle can be all found at RockyMountainHolidays.com. You can view all the latest Rocky Mountaineer early-bird deals there too.

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FREE night at Vancouver Fairmont 2010

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Book a Rocky Mountaineer rail tour package of 3 nights or more on GoldLeaf Service or 5 nights or more on RedLeaf Service between June 7 and August 31, 2010 and receive a FREE additional night at a Fairmont Hotel in Vancouver. Some conditions apply.

Book by August 31, 2010 to take advantage of this special offer!

Download the packages below or visit Rocky Mountain Holidays.

Circle Tour Holiday Packages (Start and finish in Vancouver):

One-Way Tour Holiday Packages (Can be taken in either direction):

Trans-Canada Rail Tour Holiday Packages (Can be taken in either direction):

Rail and Self-Drive Holiday Packages (Can be taken in either direction):

City Stop Add-Ons (To be added to any of our packages or purchased separately):

Alternatively you can call 0800-567-7542 (freephone) from the U.K. or 1-888-747-6259 (freephone) from within North America.

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Rocky Mountaineer Holidays 2010

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The Rocky Mountaineer® Train offers spectacular rail journeys across Western Canada in the spring, summer and autumn months.

The Rocky Mountaineer® train operates through the Canadian Rockies in either direction to Vancouver from Calgary, Banff or Jasper and also to Whistler from Jasper. The train only operates during daylight hours to maximise your viewing experience and pleasure.

Rocky Mountaineer Routes

The Whistler Mountaineer™ train now known as the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb, is a three-hour experience connecting North Vancouver and Whistler which allows you to take a complete rail loop from Vancouver, Whistler and Jasper.

Make sure you make your holiday in Western Canada a Rocky Mountaineer Holiday.

Source: Rocky Mountain Holidays

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Vancouver to Calgary Itinerary 10 day 9 nights

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Here are a couple of Rocky Mountain Holiday itineraries departing on Friday August 14 2009 for 10 days / 9 nights from Vancouver finishing in Calgary:
1) Holiday Package with Rocky Mountaineer®:
FRI AUG 14 – Arrive Vancouver. Overnight Vancouver.
SAT AUG 15 – Vancouver City Tour – AM. Overnight Vancouver.
SUN AUG 16 – Victoria Day Trip from Vancouver. Full day. Overnight Vancouver.
MON AUG 17 – Explore Vancouver on your own. Overnight Vancouver.
TUE AUG 18 – Vancouver to Kamloops onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight Kamloops.
WED AUG 19 – Rocky Mountaineer to Jasper. Overnight Jasper.
THU AUG 20 – Maligne Valley Sightseeing and Boat Cruise. 5-6 hours. Overnight Jasper.
FRI AUG 21 – Jasper to Banff along spectacular Icefields Parkway. Snowcoach onto Athabasca Glacier included. Overnight Banff.
SAT AUG 22 – Banff Sightseeing Trip – AM / Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Sightseeing Trip – PM. Overnight Banff.
SUN AUG 23 – Depart to Calgary Airport YYC on scheduled airport shuttle.
Holiday Package Includes:
– 4 nights Vancouver – Mid-Range (moderate) Hotel
– Vancouver City Tour (4-5 hours)
– Victoria Day Trip (includes return ferry, Butchart Gardens admission, Royal London Wax Museum admission & return transportation from you Vancouver hotel)
– Rocky Mountaineer® Train, RedLeaf Service to Kamloops
– 1 night Kamloops (moderate) Hotel
– Rocky Mountaineer® Train, RedLeaf Service to Jasper
– 2 nights Jasper – Mid-Range (moderate) Hotel
– Maligne Valley Sightseeing and Boat Cruise (5-6 hours)
– Jasper to Banff with Snowcoach onto Glacier included
– 2 nights Banff – Mid-range (moderate) Hotel
– Banff Sightseeing Group Tour
– Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Sightseeing Group Tour
– Scheduled Airport Transfer to Calgary Airport YYC. Available departures from Banff (takes approx. 2 hours): 8:30, 12:30, 13:30, 16:00, 18:00, 19:30
Total Discounted Package Price for 2 Adults = CDN$4,786 ($2,393 per person). This rate includes ALL taxes, promotions and discounts. Upgrade to GoldLeaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer for CDN$930 per person.
We have VERY LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE ON THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER® so please CONTACT US immediately if you would like to book this holiday package.
To keep costs down, you can take the overnight train from Vancouver instead of the Rocky Mountaineer®:
2) Holiday Package without Rocky Mountaineer®:
FRI AUG 14 – Arrive Vancouver. Overnight Vancouver.
SAT AUG 15 – Vancouver City Tour – AM. Overnight Vancouver.
SUN AUG 16 – Victoria Day Trip from Vancouver. Full day. Overnight Vancouver.
MON AUG 17 – Explore Vancouver on your own. Overnight Vancouver.
TUE AUG 18 – Vancouver to Jasper onboard the overnight train. Departs Vancouver: 20:30
WED AUG 19 – Arrives Jasper 16:00. Overnight Jasper.
THU AUG 20 – Maligne Valley Sightseeing and Boat Cruise. 5-6 hours. Overnight Jasper.
FRI AUG 21 – Jasper to Banff along spectacular Icefields Parkway. Snowcoach onto Athabasca Glacier included. Overnight Banff.
SAT AUG 22 – Banff Sightseeing Trip – AM / Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Sightseeing Trip – PM. Overnight Banff.
SUN AUG 23 – Depart to Calgary Airport YYC on scheduled airport shuttle.
Holiday Package Includes:
– 4 nights Vancouver – Mid-Range (moderate) Hotel
– Vancouver City Tour (4-5 hours)
– Victoria Day Trip (includes return ferry, Butchart Gardens admission, Royal London Wax Museum admission & return transportation from you Vancouver hotel)
– Overnight Train to Jasper – Economy (Seat)
– 2 nights Jasper – Mid-Range (moderate) Hotel
– Maligne Valley Sightseeing and Boat Cruise (5-6 hours)
– Jasper to Banff with Snowcoach onto Glacier included
– 2 nights Banff – Mid-range (moderate) Hotel
– Banff Sightseeing Group Tour
– Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Sightseeing Group Tour
– Scheduled Airport Transfer to Calgary Airport YYC. Available departures from Banff (takes approx. 2 hours): 8:30, 12:30, 13:30, 16:00, 18:00, 19:30
Total Discounted Package Price for 2 Adults = CDN$3,186 ($1,593 per person). This rate includes ALL taxes, promotions and discounts.
Please note that rates are subject to change. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express for payment.
To book or for more information, contact rocky-peak Holidays:
Freephone U.K.: 0800-567-7542
North America Toll-Free: 1-888-747-6259
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Rocky Mountaineer 2010 Holiday Package Downloads

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Rates are now available for all the Rocky Mountaineer Holiday packages for 2010. You can download the itinerary and pricing in PDF format at our Rocky Mountaineer Holiday Package Download page.

The 2010 Rocky Mountaineer rail packages now include the following:

Circle Tour Holiday Packages (Start and finish in Vancouver):
• Classic Rail Circle | 7 nights / 8 days
• Canadian Rockies Getaway | 8 nights / 9 days
• Grand Rail Circle | 10 nights / 11 days
• Golden Circle via Whistler | 10 nights / 11 days
• Canadian Rockies Circle | 12 nights / 13 days

One-Way Tour Holiday Packages (Can be taken in either direction):
• Classic Rail Holiday, Vancouver to Banff | 3 nights / 4 days
• Classic Rail Holiday, Vancouver to Jasper | 3 nights / 4 days
• Classic Rail Holiday, Vancouver to Calgary | 3 nights / 4 days
• Classic Rail Holiday, Whistler to Jasper | 3 nights / 4 days
• Canadian Rockies and Whistler | 4 nights / 5 days
• Canadian Rockies Excursion | 4 nights / 5 days
• Canadian Rockies Highlights | 5 nights / 6 days
• Canadian Rockies and Vancouver | 6 nights / 7 days
• Canadian Rockies Adventures | 7 nights / 8 days
• Western Explorer | 7 nights / 8 days
• Northern Explorer | 8 nights / 9 days
• Canadian Rockies at Leisure | 9 nights / 10 days
• Northern Rockies at Leisure | 10 nights / 11 days

Trans-Canada Rail Tour Holiday Packages (Can be taken in either direction):
• Trans-Canada Rail Adventure | 11 nights / 12 days or 12 nights / 13 days
• Canada’s Coast to Coast by Rail | 15 nights / 16 days or 16 nights / 17 days

Rail and Self-Drive Holiday Packages (Can be taken in either direction):
• Banff the Beautiful | 5 nights / 6 days
• First Passage to the West Discovery Drive | 7 nights / 8 days
• Journey through the Clouds Discovery Drive | 7 nights / 8 days
• Rainforest to Gold Rush Discovery Drive | 8 nights /9 days

We can customise any of the holiday packages at RockyMountainHolidays.com by adding a cruise to Alaska for example.

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Resorts of the Canadian Rockies – Terrain Park News

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Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR) has recently announced some changes to the terrain park facilities at their resorts, which will see a focus on enhanced Rail & Box Parks and the removal of man-made jumps.

Please see the new RCR Rail Park webpages below, which include a Q & A section on the changes, as well as a list of planned features for each of their parks:

Lake Louise: http://skilouise.com/the-mountain/rcr-park.aspx

Fernie: http://skifernie.com/the-mountain/rcr-park.aspx

Nakiska: http://skinakiska.com/the-mountain/rcr-park.aspx

Kimberley: http://skikimberley.com/the-mountain/rcr-park.aspx