Photo courtesy Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

In the grand finale to our year-long celebration of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society's 75th anniversary, the travel sweepstakes winner will be treated to a one-of-a-kind Trans-Canada Tour. Starting out in Montréal, the winner and guest will spend three memorable nights at the landmark Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, where they will enjoy the gracious hospitality of one of the world's greatest hotels. Located in the city's cultural centre, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth is steps away from first-class restaurants, museums and shopping. The stay includes a welcome gift, daily buffet breakfasts and admission tickets to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.

Photo courtesy The Fairmont Empress

The next stop is Vancouver Island, where guests will be treated to an elegant overnight at The Fairmont Empress in Victoria, enjoying hors d'œuvres and dinner for two in the storied Bengal Lounge and a lavish continental breakfast the following morning.

Photo courtesy The Wickaninnish Inn

Photo courtesy The Wickaninnish Inn

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Then it's off to Tofino for three nights at the legendary Wickaninnish Inn. Located on Vancouver Island's west coast, the celebrated inn overlooks the Pacific surf and spectacular Chesterman Beach. From the ocean-view room and private balcony, guests have an inspiring view from which to experience first-hand the fresh sea air and the crashing waves on the beach below. In keeping with the inn's commitment to the environment, its furniture has been fashioned from recycled old-growth fir, western cedar and driftwood, while the textures of nature are reflected in the wool sisal carpet, natural stone tile and rough-hewn cedar mantlepieces.

Tofino has a well-deserved reputation as the winter storm-watching capital of the West Coast, and the Wickaninnish Inn's location makes the experience even more memorable. Rain slickers and guidebooks are available, and after an invigorating walk in the elements, luxuriate in an oversized bath with aromatherapy bath salts, then relax by the fire in comfortable armchairs and thick terry robes.

The Wick experience features dinner at the distinctive Pointe Restaurant, which famously showcases fresh coastal foods and fine wines from the Pacific Northwest. Also part of the Trans-Canada Tour Grand Prize package are a hot-stone massage for two at the Wick's Ancient Cedars Spa; an "insiders tour of the West Coast," with luxury transportation provided by the Pacific Rim Navigators Company; an exclusive guided ecotour by biologist Bill McIntyre of the Long Beach Nature Tour Company; and a trip to Hot Springs Cove in the heart of spectacular Clayoquot Sound, courtesy of Jamie's Whaling Station.

Photo courtesy The Fairmont Empress

The Trans-Canada Tour wraps up with a two-night stay with the Signature Victorian Charm Engaging Celebration package at The Fairmont Empress in Victoria, where the winner will enjoy a three-course dinner for two in the award-winning Empress Room. Also provided is a signature Island Senses experience at the hotel's Willow Stream spa. This magical island getaway includes a horse-drawn carriage tour, a complementary bottle of champagne served in etched Empress champagne flutes, monogrammed bathrobes and lavendar turndown service. A perfect end to a perfect Trans-Canada Tour.

Air travel is provided by WestJet.