Testimonials

Saskatchewan Spa Experience- July 2024

Enjoyed free time in Moose Jaw. Having the restaurant in the hotel at Manitou and Spa treatments at Manitou and Manitou pools.

Composed by: Marjorie Bauer, Whitecourt, AB

Vancouver Island Victoria and Pacific Rim-May 3, 2019

As I was boarding the bus, at my usual pick up spot
How many times have I done this was my thought
Tour guide had told passengers it was my 50^th tour with Nagel
I was dubbed “Queen of Travel”, called Queen Vickie – quite a label

Countless times spent waiting arrival of the tour bus
Rotating seats, wearing seat belts without fuss
Stopping at well acquainted lunch and coffee stops along the way
Overnight stops in places I had overnighted before at end of day

Travelled along well known highways, mountain scenery was serene
Majestic peaks, Three Sisters, Mt. Rundle, once again were seen
Mt. Victoria, backdrop of Lake Louise, reportedly has many glaciers
Glaciers look like ice, are always moving, changing their gears

Golden, ‘Gateway to Western Canadian Rockies’, is eastern entrance to Rogers Pass
Travelled through the pass, remembering avalanche guns and snow mass
Nestled in the Monashee Mtns. western entrance to Rogers Pass, lies Revelstoke
Crossed Columbia River, from its wintery ice mass, it had just awoke

Passed Enchanted Forest, 3 Valley Chateau, followed Shuswap Lake into Sicamous
Arrived at Prestige Harbourfront, in Salmon Arm, for overnight, tour guide set us loose
Next day passed by BC Wildlife Park, where animal surroundings are gritty
Paralleled South Thompson River into regional metropolis of Kamloops city

Journeyed through the 280m long Great Bear snowshed on Coquihalla to Hope
Lunched in Chilliwack, had a time limit with which we had to cope
Passed Abbotsford, Langley, headed for Tsawwassen ferry terminal gate
As we sailed to Swartz Bay, my thought was how many ferry crossings have I done to date

Tour progressed down island, past Sydney, into Victoria, ‘City of Gardens’
Chateau Victoria awaited us, as it had many times before, their hospitality rates a ten
Butchart Gardens once again, offered Ross Fountain, flowers and colour, fantastic sight!
Fish and chips on Inner Harbour and Rogers Chocolates were a delight

Travelled up island over Malahat, stopping at a scenic lookout
Proceeded through towns to Duncan, ‘City of Totem Poles’ – unique no doubt
Chemainus boasts wall-size murals depicting its history, stretching near and far
Passed Nanaimo, the ‘Harbour City’, famous for bathtub races and Nanaimo bar

Parksville is called ‘Canada’s Riviera’, for its mild climate, grey powers rule
Coombs Old Country Market is famous for the goats on the rooftop – really cool
Say WOW! To the big trees at Cathedral Grove, Douglas firs 800-years-old
Highway #4 is Canada’s only paved road to the open Pacific Ocean – not tolled

Port Alberni is ‘Gateway to the Pacific Rim’, has a commercial fishing fleet
Tofino’s fascinating history is rich in Native culture, offers rugged beauty and is upbeat
In Tofino, some whale watched, others strolled through the little town
Still others stayed at the resort, beachcombing, while some tried to turn brown

Leaving Tofino, tour back tracked to Nanaimo’s ferry terminal Departure Bay
Sailed to Horseshoe Bay, crossed Port Mann bridge; travelled to Abbotsford to end the day
Sandman Inn suites were GRAND, dishwasher, washer and dryer, a fireplace
Comfortable bed, adequate bathroom, hospitable staff, property is no disgrace

Leaving Abbotsford ‘Raspberry Capital of Canada’, tour travelled hiway nine
Crossed Fraser River, through Mission, fantastic scenery, pastures and pine
Returned to Trans Canada, travelled into Hope, where tour had a coffee stop
Hope has extraordinary chainsaw carvings that we viewed, even one about a cop

Tour travelled Coquihalla to Kamloops where it lunched at Aberdeen Mall
Remainder of tour was travelled in reverse of westerly route – total recall
Stopped in Sicamous, at Dutchmen Dairy to enjoy homemade ice cream
Had a pix stop at Craigalachie, site of last spike driven of CPR’s dream

Travelled beside Three Valley Lake into Three Valley Chateau for overnight
Had a self-guided tour of their ghost town and roundhouse, a historical site
Three Valley Chateau was scene of Farewell Dinner in the dining car
Nagel tour guide presented me with a recognition trophy, I had set a bar

I was totally blown away, so unexpected, it is an awesome piece of art
I was speechless, but managed to say a thank you, given from my heart
Memorable photos of the presentation were taken of me and my jewel
I also received a Grand Diamond 50+ pin, special crafted, all pretty cool

Left Three Valley Chateau, travelled through Rogers Pass to Banff townsite
On a driving tour of Banff, the Banff Springs Hotel was seen, spectacular sight!
Lunched in Canmore, at a nostalgic place, someone kindly bought my lunch
Home going day, in Calgary the drop offs began, leaving the happy bunch

I was dropped off at my usual drop off spot, thinking how sweet it is to take
Reaching the goal I had planned for that sometimes I thought I wouldn’t make
Thank you Nagel for making my 50^th tour SPECIAL, like having a piece of frosted chocolate cake

Composed by: Vickie Murphy, Airdrie, AB

Vancouver Island, Victoria and Pacific Rim – June 2011

When we travelled on the Nagel Tour Coach
we are wearing a purple and white broach;
They happen to be all the same
because they show our name.
So it is no bother to get to know each other.
With the oldest 88 and the youngest thirty,
We wonder who they might be.

The first night we stayed in Salmon Arm;
the hotel and restaurant had so much charm.
Our driver Browne was very brave
to bring us to the ferry and Victoria safe.
Doing the City Tour and to the Butchard Gardens we went.
It was a day very well spent.

Then on to Tofino at the Pacific.
The beaches and whale watching were terrific.
Next day at Horseshoe Bay we went on the ferry.
Amazing how many vehicles and people it can carry.
At the hotel in New Westminster we had a beautiful view.
On our trip we always see something new.
Being at Three Valley Gap is the very best yet.

Elsie and Browne, we have great admiration
for your unending dedication.
You have done so much for us,
as passengers on your bus.
For all the things you have done,
and thanks to good weather, we had so much fun.
Now we will all stand
to give you both a great big hand.

Composed by: Dorothy Meindersma, Lacombe, AB

Vancouver Island, Victoria and Pacific Rim – June 2016

Nagel Tours has a short tour in June – so off we go!
To the magical, tranquil community of Tofino
We overnight in Salmon Arm along the way
Then off to charming Victoria, for a two night stay

A city tour, then up-island to Butchart Gardens – to see
Fountains, flowers, sculptures, and the monkey tree
Chemainus hosted the tour for coffee and the mural show
North through Duncan, then north westerly from Nanaimo

Coombs loomed up with goats grazing on a roof top
A visit is made to the Douglas Firs, for a short stop
Highway Four beckons us toward its winding terminus
Sitka spruce and pine are seen on each side of the bus

There are many ways to enjoy the paradise of Tofino
Shop!  Visit an art gallery, watch the sun on the ocean glow
Whale or bird watch, wade in the ocean, swim or surf
Have a picnic on the beach, walk along on its hard turf

Backwards we came to the ferry crossing at Departure Bay
Full speed ahead, calm sailing, anticipation all the way
We overnight in New Westminster, at the Inn at the Quay
Watched the river boats go by, sipping tea on our balcony

Three Valley Gap gives us a tour of their Ghost Town
A Farewell Barbeque is prepared for us to chow down
The tour is winding down, we are homeward bound
With memories, pictures, E-mails of new friends found

The tour passengers are dropped off here and there
Hopefully to meet again, on another tour, or somewhere
Thank you Nagel for this eventful tour – it was PRIME!
There was charm, tranquility, enjoyment for our dime

Composed by: Vickie Murphy Airdrie, AB

Vancouver Island, Victoria and Pacific Rim – May 2024

Nagel really made sure we were all well looked after and that they appreciated us as travelers. Brenda made our trip so much fun and well organized. Thanks you all. Brenda was excellent!!

Composed by: Penny MacDonald, Airdrie, AB