~On June 17, present your father with the trip of a lifetime from Rocky Mountaineer Vacations~

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (June 8, 2007) – He has helped you stay on track all these years, and now it is time to return the favour . . . by getting him on the tracks with Rocky Mountaineer Vacations. Book the Best of the West package, which combines the intoxicating coastal vistas of the Whistler Mountaineer train with the history and adventure of the Rocky Mountaineer Fraser Discovery Route. By giving the gift of travel, your dad will enjoy memories that will last a lifetime.

Over a luxurious 10 days and nine nights, deserving dads can enjoy all the highlights of Vancouver, Whistler, Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff as they journey east to Calgary or west to Victoria. The Best of the West package includes two breakfasts and two lunches onboard the Rocky Mountaineer, additional meals onboard the Whistler Mountaineer, nine nights of accommodation, admission to Banff Gondola and a guided lakeshore stroll at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. This is a truly memorable Father’s Day getaway, featuring beautiful cities, sparkling waters, incredible mountains and Wild West adventure -- truly the best of Canada's West.

A tour of Victoria and its famous Butchart Gardens, plus a whale-watching excursion and a BC Ferries journey through the scenic Gulf Islands are all included at the coastal terminus of the trip, while the ride aboard the Whistler Mountaineer train features unparalleled views of the famous Sea to Sky corridor. It is a route that delivers a unique blend of contrasts: cities and old-growth forests, deep valleys and snow-capped mountain peaks, seascapes and mountain views. Dad will have the opportunity to travel stress-free onboard the Whistler Mountaineer and the chance to enjoy all that Whistler has to offer, from wilderness to relaxation.

The two-day all daylight rail journey onboard the Rocky Mountaineer Fraser Discovery Route offers enough adventure, culture and history for the young and the young-at-heart dad. With captivating stories of cowboys, Aboriginal culture, fur traders and gold seekers, the route opens up British Columbia’s seldom seen interior to guests from around the world. The history of the region is revealed as spectacular views of towering canyons, lush ranchlands and the stillness of uninterrupted nature are found around every bend. Travelling through the magnificent Canadian Rockies your father will delight in the natural beauty of Yoho National Park, Icefields Parkway and Banff, before finishing his trip of a lifetime in Calgary.

On the Whistler Mountaineer, choose between the Coast Classic Experience, which features a traditional rail coach with large picture windows, and the Glacier Dome Experience, featuring a single-level, custom-built dome coach complete with panoramic views. On the Rocky Mountaineer, choose from RedLeaf Service, a classical rail experience with chilled meals served at your seat, or GoldLeaf Service, featuring a bi-level dome coach and a private dining room offering delectable bi-regional cuisine on the lower level. Dad may also wish to extend his vacation or customize his package with additional nights, activities or excursions. Prices for the Best of the West package begin at $2849 CDN per person (based on double occupancy).

For additional information or to book a Rocky Mountaineer vacation for your dad, contact your local travel professional or Rocky Mountaineer Vacations directly at (800) 665-7245 or visit www.rockymountaineer.com.

Rocky Mountaineer Vacations offers year-round vacation packages to the most unique regions of Canada and four spectacular rail routes through British Columbia and Alberta. Best known for the world-acclaimed Rocky Mountaineer train, a two-day, all daylight rail journey between Canada’s West and the Canadian Rockies, the company also offers trips onboard the new Whistler Mountaineer train, which is a daily three-hour experience between North Vancouver and Whistler, BC. Since its inception in 1990, the company has grown to become the largest privately owned passenger rail service in North America and has hosted over 900,000 guests from around the world. In 2006, RMV was honoured with a World Travel Award as “World’s Leading Travel Experience by Train” for the second consecutive year. Rocky Mountaineer Vacations, one of Canada's leading tourism providers, is a proud partner of Gray Line West motorcoach operations in Banff, AB and Vancouver, Whistler and Victoria, BC and Royal Blue Line Motor Tours based in Victoria, BC.

Contact:

Diana Cima
Travel Media Specialist, Rocky Mountaineer
Rocky Mountaineer Vacations
(604) 606-8473
dcima@rockymountaineer.com

Andrea Wickham-Foxwell
Travel Media Specialist, Whistler Mountaineer
Rocky Mountaineer Vacations
(604) 606-7321
awickham-foxwell@rockymountaineer.com

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