Canadian Rockies by Rail

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Tour Information

After touring Vancouver with a trip to Victoria on Vancouver Island you’ll travel by rail on the famous Rocky Mountaineer across the Rockies, stoppping at Kamloops on the way to Jasper. The tour then moves to a deluxe motorcoach, and you’ll travel down the Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise, staying at the Fairmont Chateau. Head on to Banff, for a stay at the magnificent Fairmont Banff Springs. The trip concludes in the Stampede City, Calgary.

Day 1

Vancouver, British Columbia - Tour Begins
Join the tour on the first day of travel as you explore the beautiful Canadian Rockies by train. Your exciting tour begins in the beautiful city of Vancouver.

Day 2

Vancouver
Experience the splendour of Vancouver with a sightseeing tour that begins at Stanley Park. You will also visit Chinatown and the waterfront area. Your tour will end in Gastown, Vancouver’s turn-of-the-century pedestrian mall filled with pubs, restaurants, art galleries, specialty stores, and the world-famous steam-powered clock. (B, D)

Day 3

Vancouver - Victoria - Vancouver
Early this morning you will take a scenic ferry to Vancouver Island where you will visit the lovely Butchart Gardens, a veritable explosion of colour and fragrances. Next, take a short sightseeing tour of the "City of Gardens", Victoria, and have some leisure time to explore this lovely seaside city. This evening you will journey back to the mainland aboard a short ferry ride. (B)

Day 4

Vancouver - Rocky Mountaineer® Train - Kamloops
Board your train for the scenic journey of a lifetime. The Rocky Mountaineer® Train will give you a vibrant voyage between Vancouver and Jasper. Spend two days viewing coastal forests, roaring river canyons and lofty mountain peaks. Today, your route takes you along the fields of Fraser Valley and the historic Fraser River. You will also view the beauty of the Thompson River and the shimmering waters of Kamloops Lake before arriving in Kamloops for an overnight stay. (B, L)

Day 5

Kamloops - Jasper, Alberta
Continue east aboard your train, passing the striking mountain peaks of the Monashee Mountains and viewing Pyramid Falls cascading down Mt. Cheadle. In addition, you will see the glaciers of the Albreda Icefields and view Mt. Robson (weather permitting), the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Early this evening you arrive in Jasper, the northern gateway to the Icefields Parkway. (B, L, D)

Day 6

Jasper
Begin your day with a trip to the extraordinary Maligne Canyon. Later, travel to the shimmering waters of Maligne Lake where an optional cruise, highlighting the beauty of Spirit Island, will be offered. Return to Jasper where the remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this lovely town. (B)

Day 7

Jasper - Icefields Parkway - Lake Louise
A wonderful day of sightseeing is in store for you while en route to Lake Louise. The highlight is a journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway: behold majestic waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs and snow-capped mountain ranges. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefields, where a special ride is in store for you (weather permitting) across this mass of glacial ice which is over 1,000 feet thick. As you continue down the parkway, you will most likely see bears, furry marmots and stately elk. Stop at the serene Peyto Lake and arrive in Lake Louise, where you will enjoy a stay at the world-famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. (B, D)

Day 8

Lake Louise - Banff
En route to Banff, view the spectacular Moraine Lake and the awesome Valley of the Ten Peaks. Arrive at the magnificent Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, known as the "Castle in the Mountains." The afternoon is at leisure for exploring or strolling through the many well known shops of Banff. (B, D)

Day 9

Banff - Calgary
Begin the day with a scenic drive around Banff featuring Bow Falls and the impressive Hoodoos, known as the land of the sleeping giants. Then it’s off to the cosmopolitan city of Calgary for your final stop on this wonderful adventure. Tonight, be sure not to miss a very special farewell dinner at a popular local restaurant. (B, D)

Day 10

Calgary - Depart for Home
Today you will depart for home with a lifetime of memories. (B)

Day 11

Arrive Home