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ARNE & CARLOS' Knitting in Québec and Aboard The Canadian train

  • ARNE & CARLOS' Knitting in Québec and Aboard The Canadian train
  • Price from
    NOK 69,500
  • Duration
    13 days

 

Welcome to The Canadian Knitting adventure with ARNE & CARLOS!

We are delighted to invite you to travel across Canada in the company of ARNE & CARLOS, with knitting, conversation, and discovery woven into every step of the journey!

The tour begins in Québec City, chosen by ARNE & CARLOS for its beauty and its European character — unlike anywhere else in North America. We will spend two days here, with time to wander the cobbled streets, enjoy the old-world atmosphere, and share moments for knitting and conversation in the unique setting of the five-star Château Frontenac. From there, the journey continues with a flight to Toronto — a lively, multicultural city with its own creative energy. We will have time here to explore, sample Canadian flavours, and prepare for the highlight of the tour: boarding The Canadian, the legendary train that crosses the country.

For four days, The Canadian will be transformed into “The Knitting Train,” carrying travellers across wide prairies, endless forests, and into the heart of the Rockies. As the scenery shifts from open plains to towering mountains, travellers will take part in a knit along created especially for this journey by ARNE & CARLOS. Along the way, there will be knitting, storytelling, and the companionship of those who share the same passion and love for the craft.

The final stop is Vancouver, framed by ocean and mountains. Two days here provide a balance of urban life and natural beauty, including a visit to Vancouver Island. ARNE & CARLOS have been there once before and remember it as a peaceful place that felt much like Norway — only with taller trees. It is a beautiful and relaxing landscape, with the famous Butchart Gardens as its crown.

Crossing Canada by train is a bucket list experience — and this journey makes it even more special, with ARNE & CARLOS and the joy of knitting at its heart!

 

Highlights:

* The charm of Québec City, with three nights at the iconic Château Frontenac
* The bustling, multicultural atmosphere of Toronto
* The Canadian train - one of the great rail journeys of the world, travelling across five provinces, from forests and lakes through the wide prairies and into the dramatic Rocky Mountains
* The majestic landscapes of the Rockies
* The beauty of Vancouver, set on the Pacific Coast
* A visit to the celebrated Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island - one of the most celebrated botanical gardens


 

ARNE & CARLOS

Scandinavians Arne Nerjordet and Carlos Zachrisson are highly regarded fashion designers, textile artists, YouTubers and authors. They are best known for their original, colourful and visually striking designs as well as their knitwear and their books. Their work is highly influenced by their Scandinavian background and their everyday life in rural Norway. They work under their artist name ARNE & CARLOS, which they established in 2001.

Read more about ARNE & CARLOS here.

Program

PROGRAM
B = Breakfast    L = Lunch    D = Dinner
Please note the program is subject to changes

Day 1        Arrival in Québec City, Canada, 7 Apr 2026 (D)

Arrival in Québec City from your home destination (own arrangement) and settle into the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. In the evening, we meet ARNE & CARLOS for a welcome reception and dinner.

Day 2       Old Québec                         8 Apr 2026 (B, L)

After breakfast, we set out on a guided walk through Old Québec, beginning directly from our hotel. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place of cobblestones, alleys and turrets, each carrying its share of history. With a local guide, we explore Lower Town, Battlefields Park, the Citadel, Place Royale and the city gates of Upper Town. Lunch is Québec’s familiar dish, poutine. The rest of the day is free to enjoy at your own pace.

Day 3        Yarns and The Sugar Shack                       9 Apr 2026 (B, L)

The day is set aside for yarn and crafts. We visit several of Québec’s well-known wool shops, including Les Laines Biscotte, Madolaine, Laine Charlesbourg, Fibre et Cafeine and L’Art des Points, as time allows. Afterwards, we share a traditional sugar shack lunch — a maple-season meal in a countryside cabin, with simple, hearty food. The afternoon and evening are at leisure.

Day 4        Québec City to Toronto       10 Apr 2026 (B, D)

After breakfast, we check out and fly with Air Canada to Toronto. A transfer bus takes us to the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel on the waterfront of Lake Ontario. Dinner is included at the hotel. 

Day 5              Exploring Toronto         11 Apr 2026 (B, L)

Toronto is among the most multicultural cities in the world, with over 200 languages spoken. Our sightseeing includes Old and New City Halls, St. Lawrence Market, the Flatiron Building, the University of Toronto, Chinatown and the CN Tower. Along the way, we stop at local wool shops and enjoy lunch together. The afternoon is free. In the evening, we will experience Sit and Knit for a Bit Live with ARNE & CARLOS and the Toronto Knitting Guild, with details to be announced closer to the date.

Day 6 - 9       The Canadian Train Toronto - Vancouver 12 - 16  Apr 2026  (B, L, D)

Early in the morning, after breakfast, we board The Canadian at Toronto’s Union Station. Large luggage may be checked in at the station, we recommend a small carry on for the train journey, since space is limited on the train. Over the next four days, the train carries us across five provinces — past forests and lakes, through the wide prairies, and into the dramatic Rocky Mountains.

During these days, the train becomes our Knitting Train - but we will of course share the train with other travellers. We can look forward to spending time together in the observation car — knitting, sharing stories, and enjoying each other’s company as the landscapes unfold outside the windows. The steady rhythm of the journey invites us to slow down and savour the experience.

After four days, we reach the Pacific Coast and arrive in Vancouver.

Day 10       Arrival in Vancouver      16 Apr 2026 (B)

We arrive on the Pacific Coast and check into our downtown hotel. The evening is free.

Day 11       Vancouver Island and Butchart Gardens     17 Apr 2026 (B, L)

A full-day excursion takes us by bus and ferry to Vancouver Island, where the coastline is wild and the forests are deep. In Victoria, we visit the celebrated Butchart Gardens, taste local cider and enjoy lunch in a nearby restaurant. By early evening we return to Vancouver, with the night at leisure.

 

Day 12      Discover Vancouver    18 Apr 2026 (B, D) 

This morning we explore Vancouver, including Stanley Park with its totem poles, English Bay, Robson Street, Canada Place, the Cruise Ship Pier, Gastown and Chinatown. On Granville Island there is time to visit local yarn shops such as Maiwa, the Silk Weaving Studio and Inkary Canada. The afternoon is free before we gather for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 13      Vancouver - end of tour    19 Apr 2026 (B, D) 

After breakfast, we check out and say our farewells before continuing onward (own arrangement).

 

 

 


 

 

 

The Canadian Train

The Canadian Train

The Canadian is more than just a train journey — it is one of the great rail journeys of the world. Travelling between Toronto and Vancouver, it covers nearly 4,500 kilometers in four days and four nights. It is a slow and graceful way to experience the vastness of Canada: forests, lakes, mountains, prairies, and sky that seems endless.

From a glass-domed observation car, you can sip coffee or wine while the countryside passes by in unhurried rhythm. The Canadian does not rush. It moves with the land itself, inviting you to set aside urgency and simply watch. Whether in the quiet of a sleeper cabin, or under the stars at midnight in the dome, the journey recalls an earlier age of train travel — yet it feels timeless.

Meals on board are part of the experience. In the dining car, tables are set with white cloths, and meals are served with care — often praised for their quality. Much of the day is spent in the glass-domed observation car, where we can knit, read, or simply watch the scenery unfold mile after mile.

The restaurant onboard The Canadian

The Canadian Bar

Sleeper Class Plus Lounge

Accommodation onboard - Sleeper Class Plus

Berths
Available for single use or shared between two. Each car has upper and lower berths, separated by a curtain at night. Toilets are located in the corridor, and showers are shared at the end of the car. During the day, attendants transform the berths into a seating area with a sofa. Many travellers find the berths surprisingly comfortable, with generous bedding and space to stretch out. They also offer a more social atmosphere, making it easy to meet fellow passengers along the way.

Cabins
Cabins are compact but comfortable, designed with both privacy and practicality in mind. Each has a private bed, sink, and toilet. During the day, the bunks are converted into chairs, giving space to sit and relax. Bedding is generous, and many passengers appreciate the balance of privacy and comfort these cabins provide.

Showers
Showers are shared at the end of the car — always clean, surprisingly roomy, and well maintained — and for most passengers it soon becomes part of the gentle rhythm of life on the train.

Night time set up berths:

Day time set up berths:

Night time set up Sleeper Class Plus cabins:

Day time set up Sleeper Class Plus cabins:

Hotels

Québec City  - Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

The Château Frontenac is a historic grand hotel in Old Québec. It is one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks, set beside the St. Lawrence River. Designed by American architect Bruce Price for the Canadian Pacific Railway, it was part of a campaign to promote luxury travel in Canada. Over the years, it has welcomed many famous guests, including royalty and world leaders.

The elegant, European-style rooms at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac include cable TV and a coffee maker, as well as ironing facilities and air conditioning. Guests have access to an indoor pool, hot tub, and steam rooms, along with a fitness room, business centre, and concierge services. The Spa du Château offers a variety of treatments, and the hotel’s restaurants serve both classic and regional dishes.


 

Toronto - Westin Harbour Castle

Located along the edge of Lake Ontario, the Westin Harbour Castle offers direct access to the harbourwalk and wide views of the lake and city. It is within walking distance of the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Scotiabank Arena, Harbourfront Centre, and the ferry docks to Toronto Island.

The hotel provides spacious and comfortable rooms, many with views of Lake Ontario or Toronto’s skyline. Each room features the Westin Heavenly Bed along with modern facilities and amenities. Guests can enjoy an indoor pool, a rooftop tennis court, and a fitness centre.

Vancouver - Sheraton Wall Centre

The Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre is part of the Wall Centre complex in downtown Vancouver, anchored by the modernist One Wall Centre North Tower. The hotel is a short walk from the business and entertainment districts, as well as Robson Street shops and Yaletown restaurants.

Rooms and suites have floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the city, English Bay, or the mountains. Free Wi-Fi is provided, along with flat-screen TVs, electronic safes, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, makeup mirrors, and bath amenities. Guests can dine at the on-site Café One restaurant or enjoy the international wine list and West Coast menu at Bar One lounge. A fitness centre, garden, and business centre are also available.

 

Tourleader

 

Your tour leader for the journey will be Githa Kristensen from Aller Travel. Githa has been arranging knitting and garden tours with ARNE & CARLOS for several years. Githa has worked in the travel industry always, as a tour leader, on cruise ships, and as a travel agent. For the tour in Canada, Githa will meet you at the hotel in Quebec City - together with ARNE & CARLOS, and she will be assisting the group with all practical matters throughout the tour. Githa is also a keen knitter, and even though her garden by the fjord in Norway is very 'natural', she has an interest in gardens as well as arts and crafts. She has traveled extensively all over the world and is always interested in learning about new places and cultures. Githa looks forward to re-visiting Canada, having fond memories from when she cruised the Canadian east coast, whilst working on a cruise ship.

Included in package:
  • 3 nights in shared room at the Chateau Frontenac, Québec, including breakfast
  • Welcome reception and dinner in Quebec
  • City walk and a tour of local wool shops in Québec, with lunch included on both days
  • Domestic flight from Québec to Toronto, with airport transfers by bus
  • ARNE & CARLOS’ lecture in the local knitting community of Toronto (details to follow)
  • 2 nights in shared room at Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, including breakfast
  • City tour of Toronto, including visits to local wool shops and lunch
  • 4 nights in a shared berth car on The Canadian train from Toronto to Vancouver, including all meals
  • 3 nights in a shared room at Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel, Vancouver, including breakfast
  • Full-day tour to Vancouver Island, including Butchart Gardens, cider tasting, and lunch
  • Half day city tour in Vancouver and Farewell dinner
  • Mystery Knitalong kit designed by ARNE & CARLOS
  • Tour leader from Aller travel is Githa Kristensen

Prices in USD

PRICE SPECIFICATION

Price per person in a shared berth/dbl room:                     NOK  69 500,-    (USD 6970) 

Price single use berth /single room:                                     NOK  85 500,-    (USD 8550)

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Price per person in a shared cabin/dbl room:                     NOK 79 500,-     (USD 7970) 

Price in a cabin/room single use:                                          NOK 93 000,-     (USD 9315)


 

Travel Terms and Payment Conditions

Terms and Conditions Aller Travel AS

The terms and conditions of this contract apply to all products or services of any kind whatsoever provided for or arranged by Aller Travel. These terms and conditions represent the entire agreement and a binding contract between Aller Travel AS and the customer.

The terms and conditions of this contract are drawn up in accordance with the Package Tours Act, and the regulations laid down by the Norwegian Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion. However, in case of conflict between this contract and Package Tours Act, this contract shall take precedence.

1. CONTRACT

Your contract partner is Aller Travel AS. When used in this contract, «you,» or «customer» means each person whose name appears on the face of the ticket and/or who uses the ticket for passage on the tour described in the ticket.

When you book travel with us, this contract is regarded as binding once Aller Travel AS receives the first payment of the deposit. Aller Travel AS is then responsible for delivering the products/arrangements you have booked while you are financially responsible for the booking. The moment you make a booking you are confirming that you have the authority to accept these terms and conditions on behalf of yourself and any travel companions. You accept responsibility for payment to us for all customers in your booking. The customer is solely responsible for ensuring that the actual reservation corresponds with the booking made.

As the person making the booking, you are also responsible for ensuring that the names on all documents are correct and in accordance with the passports of all customers for whom you are making the booking. As the person making the booking, you will also be responsible for ensuring that all travel companions in the booking are kept fully informed of what was booked and any changes that may arise.

2. GOVERNING LAW AND FORUM SELECTION CLAUSE

Any disputes and matters of whatsoever nature between the customer and Aller Travel AS shall be governed by Norwegian law. Such disputes and matters shall be litigated in and before a court of law in the city of Oslo, Norway.

3. GUARANTEE

Aller Travel AS at all times provides the statutory guarantee for package tours from:

The Norwegian Travel Guarantee Fund
Post box 227
N4001 STAVANGER
Norway

4. PAYMENT

Payment of deposit NOK 3000 per person is due immediately for all bookings.

The full amount due must be paid at least 8 weeks before departure.
If the booking is made less than 8 weeks prior to departure, the full amount is due immediately.

If you fail to make any payment by the date on which it is due under this contract, Aller Travel AS reserves the right to cancel the booking, keep the deposit and demand a cancellation fee.

For online purchases made by credit cards, Aller travel follows the EU regulations which require 3D Secure banking system for credit card transactions.
 
In order to pay by credit card, please check the following:
 
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5. PRICES

The tour fare set forth in this contract is stated Norwegian kroner (NOK), which is per person based on double occupancy. The fare does not include items of a personal nature, including but not limited to, laundry, liquor, beer, or wine. The full and correct price of the trip is given before a booking is confirmed, except as set forth below.

The tour fare includes all applicable and known taxes, surcharges, and government-imposed fees.

6. TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN

We recommend that all passengers purchase a travel protection plan to help protect you and your trip investment from unexpected events such as cancellations, delays, and medical emergencies. Please read the cancellation policy below.

7. CANCELLATION BY CUSTOMER

You or anyone in the booking have/has the right to cancel the booking at any time. All cancellations must be done in writing by the person who has made the booking. The cancellation is effective on the date that Aller Travel AS receives the cancellation request.

Cancellation fees are calculated according to the following schedule:

Number of days prior to departure

Cancellation fees

Less than 30 days before

100 %

30 – 89 days before

50 %

More than 91 days before

Deposit is non refundable

 

8. CANCELLATION BY ALLER TRAVEL AS

Aller Travel AS reserves the right to cancel any booking without liability or compensation to you, provided such cancellation is due to circumstances that are beyond Aller Travel’s control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, piracy, terrorism, civil strife, labor conflicts, weather conditions, perils of the sea, mechanical breakdown, or collisions («force majeure events»).

Aller Travel reserves the right to omit, alter, or curtail any tour excursions at its sole discretion. If a change to a tour is minor, of a kind that the customer should have anticipated occasionally occurring or the occurrence of which is beyond Aller Travel’s reasonable control, then Aller Travel shall have no obligation to pay a refund to the customer. If a deviation is not minor, or Aller Travel cancels a tour, a full refund will be given to the customer.

9. MEDICAL CARE AND NOTICE OF SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Prior to traveling, you must notify us of any medical condition for which you or any person accompanying you may require either medical attention or accommodation during the tour, including but not limited to food allergies, or for which the use of a wheelchair is required. The customer assumes all risks arising out of the customer’s personal medical condition prior to the tour, whether or not that condition is disclosed to Aller Travel.

10. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

Your specific passport and visa requirements as well as any other immigration requirements are your own responsibility and you must clarify this with the relevant embassies and/or consulates. We do not accept any responsibility in situations where you cannot travel because you do not meet the latest requirements.

11. CONTACT INFORMATION

Aller Travel AS
PB 1169 Sentrum

0107 Oslo, Norway

TEL: + 47 917 93 754

Githa Kristensen
githa.kristensen@allertravel.no

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