4 to 7-Day ~ Canadian Rockies Rail (August, 2011)
Rocky Mountaineer
Start Date: |
August 29, 2011 |
End Date: |
September 3, 2011 |
Canadian Rockies Rail (August, 2011) ~ Knitting Land Tours Description
What better way to tour the Canadian Rockies than by rail on a classic rail car with large picture windows, plenty of legroom and great meals. Join Joan Schrouder for a rail journey that will include learning new knitting techniques, and yarn shopping combined with some of the most breathtaking scenery and wildlife in the world.
We've designed this trip to allow participants to spend as much time in Vancouver before the rail trip as they wish. If you want to participate in all the classes you'll need two nights in Vancouver, if you want to take just one class you need just one night and if you want to sightsee many of Vancouver's cultural and natural attractions or simply relax and enjoy the mountain and waterfront scenery the choice is yours.
This trip has been custom designed to maximize the time on the rails for knitting and taking in the spectacular scenery along the way. Enjoy traveling in luxury rail cars during daylight hours and staying in first class hotels at night. This itinerary includes visits to Kamloops, Jasper, Banff and Lake Louise. From small fur trading towns to Canada's most spectacular National Parks you will quickly see why this rail trip attracts so many visitors from all over the world. From glacier-fed lakes and rumbling waterfalls to rugged mountains filled with beautiful hiking trails, there is no shortage of things to see and do while on this rail journey.
Perhaps one of the most beautiful places on earth combined with the friendliness of the locals, meeting new friends and improving your knitting skills this trip is sure to be one not to miss.
BOOKING BONUS - RAIL / CRUISE JOURNEY
THIS RAIL JOURNEY WITH JOAN SCHROUDER COMBINES WITH THE ALASKA KNITTING CRUISE WITH JARED FLOOD AND LORILEE BELTMAN CRUISING OUT OF SEATTLE ON SEPTEMBER 4. BOOK BOTH THE RAIL & CRUISE JOURNEY BY THE END OF NOVEMBER AND EACH KNITTER WILL RECEIVE $100 WORTH OF GIFT CERTIFICATES TOWARDS YARN PURCHASES AT EITHER OF THE TWO YARN SHOPS HOSTING OUR GROUP IN VANCOUVER, BIRKELAND BROTHER'S WOOL LTD, URBAN YARNS OR CHURCHMOUSE YARNS & TEAS IN SEATTLE.
Craft Shops: Seattle, Washington- Churchmouse Yarns & Teas
Churchmouse Yarns & Teas
Join us at Churchmouse Yarns & Teas the day before sailing for some fun activities planned for the group at Churchmouse Yarns & Teas where the owners, John & Kit will host the group with refreshments, a free gift and special discounts. Everyone who participates will just love all the wonderful shop patterns and samples!
Craft Shops: Seattle, Washington- The Weaving Works
The Weaving Works
The Weaving Works has the widest selection of fiber arts products in the Puget Sound. The Weaving Works should definitely be visited if time allows. Special discounts will be offered to all Craft Cruise participants and a special workshop for spinners will be offered the night before sailing.