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Whistler Mountaineer ®


Vancouver to Whistler: A train experience, like never before!
Whistler Mountaineer ®
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Travel Packages & Tours
Best of Both Escape (4 days/3 nights)
Daily service between Vancouver and Whistler
Trip highlights and features
Round trip Whistler Mountaineer® Coast Classic™ or Glacier Dome™ train service
1 breakfast, 1 light meal service
3 nights accommodation
Admission to Whistler Gondola
Rail Station transfers in Vancouver and Whistler
Luggage handling
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
Arrive in Vancouver
Independent arrival in Vancouver. Explore this cosmopolitan, coastal 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. Overnight in Vancouver.

Whistler Mountaineer® Experience

Travel aboard the Whistler Mountaineer® from coastal Vancouver to the mountain 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 spectacular scenery of this “Sea to Sky” region. Highlights include magnificent views across Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains, Shannon Falls, Mount Garibaldi, and the impressive Cheakamus Canyon.

Upon arrival at the Whistler train station, you will be transferred to your overnight accommodations in Whistler Village. Breakfast is served onboard. The remainder of the day is yours to explore at your leisure. 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, is included today or tomorrow morning. Overnight in Whistler.



Whistler to Vancouver
The morning is yours to explore Whistler Village at your leisure. Start the day with an invigorating hike or simply stroll through the pedestrian-only village and visit shops, cafes and galleries. Whistler boasts some of the best restaurants in the world, ranging from white tablecloth, fine-dining, to pub-style atmosphere, family eateries, fast food, and everything in between. The resort is also a treasure trove of arts and culture, and has a rich and fascinating history to explore.

In the afternoon, travel aboard the Whistler Mountaineer® from Whistler to the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver. Following your motorcoach transfer from Whistler Village, embark on your rail trip through the spectacular scenery of this “Sea to Sky” region. Highlights include Cheakamus Canyon, the domed peak of Mount Garibaldi, Shannon Falls, and the stunning views of Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains. On arrival at the North Vancouver train station, you will be transferred to downtown Vancouver. A light meal is served onboard. Overnight in Vancouver.

Vancouver Departure
Your tour concludes with check-out from your Vancouver hotel.
Retail Prices 2009
Prices are per person in CDN dollar
Please call for 2009 Prices
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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