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Experience the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies with an overnight rail journey aboard VIA Rail's The Canadian from Vancouver to Jasper. Relax in the Dome car and experience panoramic views of the Albreda Icefields and, on a clear day, Mt. Robson-the highest peak in the Rockies! Arrive in Jasper where you'll see the dramatic Maligne Canyon and its picture-perfect lake. Feel like royalty with an overnight stay at the fabulous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. In Banff, discover the powerful Bow Falls and impressive Hoodoos before ending your journey in cosmopolitan Calgary.
Tour Highlights: British Columbia, Vancouver, VIA Rail, Jasper, Columbia Icefields, Lake Louise, Banff, Calgary
Tour Experiences: See the glistening glaciers of the Albreda Icefields and Mt. Robson - the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
Stand on the amazing 1,000-foot thick Athabasca Glacier during an exciting excursion at the Columbia Icefields. Spend two nights at the magnificent Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, properly nicknamed the "Castle in the Mountains."
Day 1: Vancouver, British Columbia - Tour Begins
Join this tour operator for a remarkable journey through Alpine vistas, stunning landscapes, charming towns and beautiful lakes. Explore the beautiful Canadian Rockies by train. Your adventure begins in Vancouver.
Day 2: Vancouver - VIA Rail
Enjoy a memorable breakfast at the Capilano Suspension Bridge, taking in the fascinating sight of people "walking on treetops," making their way across the swaying planks. A sightseeing tour of Vancouver begins at beautiful Stanley Park, Canada's renowned urban rainforest, and continues to Chinatown, the city's waterfront, and Gastown, a turn-of-the-century center comprised of pubs, art galleries, boutiques and the world-famous steam-powered clock, perhaps the most photographed subject in all of Vancouver. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before boarding VIA Rail's The Canadian to begin your journey to the majestic Canadian Rockies. Relive train travel in the days of old as you are rocked to sleep tonight in your private accommodations.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 3: VIA Rail - Jasper, Alberta
Enjoy a lovely hot breakfast in the dining car as your eastbound train whisks you past the peaks of the Monashee Mountains and the stunning sight of Pyramid Falls cascading down Mt. Cheadle. Relax in the Dome car as you experience 360-degree views of the glistening glaciers of the Albreda Icefields and on a clear day, view Mt. Robson - the highest peak of the Rockies! Moose, mountain goats, bear and caribou call this wonderland home. This afternoon, arrive in Jasper, nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies at the gateway to the incredible Icefields Parkway. Settle into Fairmont's Jasper Park Lodge for a relaxing two night stay.
Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Jasper
Begin your day with a trip to the dramatic Maligne Canyon, one of Jasper's most spectacular landmarks. Later, behold the picture-perfect sparkling waters of Maligne Lake, the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies, where you can embark on an optional cruise highlighting the beauty of Spirit Island. Return to Jasper with leisure time to explore this lovely town.
Today breakfast will be included.
Day 5: Jasper - Icefields Parkway - Lake Louise
Set off for a wonderful day of sightseeing en route to Lake Louise. Journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway! Waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs and snowcapped peaks paint the breathtaking canvas - so have your camera handy! Enjoy a stop at the Athabasca Falls and marvel at its sheer beauty and power. At the Columbia Icefields, enjoy a fun ride* across a mass of glacial ice over 1,000 feet thick - the largest accumulation of ice south of the Arctic Circle. Continuing down the parkway, be on the lookout for bears, furry marmots and stately elk. Enjoy a stop at Peyto Lake - a turquoise glacier-fed lake that evokes pure serenity - before arriving in Lake Louise. Enjoy a stay at the world-famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Lake Louise - Banff
En route to Banff, view the spectacular Moraine Lake and the awe-inspiring Valley of the Ten Peaks. The jagged Ten Peaks are distinctively saw-toothed, standing out amidst stunning Alpine scenery. Arrive in charming Banff and visit a local ammonite specialist to learn about this rare gemstone found only in Alberta. Arrive at the grand Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, known as the "Castle in the Mountains," for a luxurious two night stay.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 7: Banff
Set off for a scenic drive through Banff featuring the powerful Bow Falls and impressive Hoodoos - known as the "Land of the Sleeping Giants." During an afternoon at leisure, perhaps you will take a stroll through Banff's delightful downtown.
Today breakfast will be included.
Day 8: Banff - Calgary
Head to the cosmopolitan city of Calgary for the final stop on your scenic adventure. Tonight, join your new friends during a special farewell dinner at a popular local restaurant.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 9: Calgary - Depart for Home
Included Features:
8 Nights Accommodations
7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 4 Dinners
Overnight Train Journey
Ranch Visit and BBQ
Athabasca Falls
Services of a professional tour manager
Baggage handling from hotel to hotel
Hotels used for the tour:
Night 1 - Westin Bay Shore, Vancouver, BC or Listel Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
Night 2 - The Canadian, VIA Rail
Night 3 & 4 - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, AB
Night 5 - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise, AB
Night 6 & 7 - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, AB
Night 8 - Westin Hotel Calgary, Calgary, AB
On some dates alternative hotels may be used.
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DEPARTURE
DATES
April - October
PRICES From approx $2,699 US
US per person based on double occupancy
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