Itinerary

Join Captain Ane and his crew aboard MV Ketanja for a range of ocean adventures. From the comfort and safety of this well-equipped vessel, visit Little Fogo Islands, an abandoned fishing community; look for whales; visit colonies of puffins, razorbills and other seabirds. 

Transfer by car and ferry back to Gander for our flight to Toronto, Ontario.
 
Fairmont Royal York is located in the center of Downtown Toronto and is minutes away from its biggest attractions. Originating in 1843, the Royal York continues to epitomize gracious hospitality as one of the most luxurious hotels in Toronto. Although the years have brought changes, many features are still intact - the magnificent hand-painted ceilings, the travertine pillars, ornate furnishings, crystal chandeliers and wall hangings. 

Today we will continue our discovery across Canada and fly to Churchill. In Manitoba's remote north, the tiny town of Churchill has long attracted travelers in search of wild spaces and even wilder animals. In summer, beluga whales arrive by the thousands to the shores of Hudson Bay. A real frontier town, no roads lead to Churchill. The only access is a twice-weekly train or by charter or private plane.

Today we fly to Calgary, Alberta and transfer to Lake Louise.
 
Surrounded by soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier and a glistening emerald lake, the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel is located in Alberta's Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 
 
Originally built as a base for outdoor enthusiasts and alpinests over 100 years ago, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is a year-round luxury mountain resort offering summertime activities including guided mountain tours, scenic hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking and river rafting. 

Today is at leisure to relax or explore on your own.
 
Enjoy the day hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, fly-fishing or horseback riding. Take a gondola ride on the Lake Louise Gondola. Walk through Johnston Canyon and see its seven waterfalls and, should you want to, enter a surprising "wet tunnel". Take a Lake Minnewanka Boat Tour - a popular scenic and wildlife-viewing trip in a glassed-in motor cruise on Lake Minnewanka, a glacial lake wedged between two mountain ranges (approximately 1 1/2 hrs). All activities are optional. 

Enjoy a morning stroll in Victoria's famous Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada, offering 55 acres of beautifully designed flower beds, lily ponds, foot bridges and landscapes. Butchart Gardens' highlights include the Sunken Garden, Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Italian Garden and the magnificent Ross Fountain. 
 
In the afternoon, we will learn about Victoria's historic charm and modern highlights as we travel through the area's most intriguing neighborhoods and stop to explore local landmarks like Beacon Hill Park, Mt Tolmie, Antique Row and Oak Bay Marina. We will visit the Scottish baronial mansion Craigdarroch Castle, another National Historic Site of Canada, which you can explore at leisure.