How much does it cost?

From CA$1,059 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $764 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes, an overnight round trip on VIA Rail's Canadian service between Edmonton and Jasper, in economy seats or, for a higher price, a private sleeper cabin.

Is it escorted or independent?

Independent; Anderson Vacations lists this as an independent rail journey.

VIA Rail's Canadian, in Economy Seats (from CAD $1,059) or a Sleeper Cabin (from CAD $2,106).

What is not included?

Airfare, travel insurance, taxes, gratuities, and meals not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.

Can the dates or route be changed?

Yes, the operator describes this as a fully customizable sample package, with options for different dates, activities, or additional starting cities such as Vancouver, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, or Toronto.

Anderson Vacations · Independent rail journey

4 Day Snow Train to Jasper - Adventure, Wildlife and Culinary Experience

4-day overnight VIA Rail winter trip from Edmonton to Jasper

Anderson Vacations runs this 4-day, 3-night independent rail trip between Edmonton and Jasper on VIA Rail's Canadian train. The outbound journey departs Edmonton just after midnight for an overnight ride, arriving in Jasper early so travelers can drop their bags and explore the town centre the same day. The following two days are built around winter activities: the Maligne Canyon Icewalk Tour descends into Jasper's deepest accessible canyon to see frozen waterfalls and ice caves, and a winter wildlife tour looks for elk, deer, moose, wolves, and bighorn sheep, followed by a 3-hour Downtown Foodie tour of four local eating places. The return trip departs Jasper at 12:30pm, with access to the Skyline car's panoramic dome on the way back through the Rockies and prairies. Travelers choose between economy seats or a private sleeper cabin for the overnight leg. The operator describes this as a fully customizable sample itinerary, suiting independent travelers who want a short winter rail getaway rather than a fixed group tour.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at CA$1,059 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

One reading is held out of the price above and this history: an unconfirmed large change. We only price on the operator's package from-price, read from its own page.

What to know before you look closer

Economy seats and a private sleeper cabin are priced separately: CAD $1,059 for economy versus CAD $2,106 for a sleeper cabin, on the same overnight train.
Meals are not included except where specifically named in the itinerary.
This is described as a sample package that is fully customizable for different dates, activities, or additional starting cities such as Vancouver, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, or Toronto, so details may vary once booked.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Jasper
Depart Edmonton
Depart Edmonton on the VIA Rail Canadian service at 12:01am for the overnight journey to Jasper, arriving early. Drop bags at the hotel and explore Jasper town centre.
Day 2overnight: Jasper
Jasper
The Maligne Canyon Icewalk Tour takes you to the bottom of Jasper's deepest accessible canyon to see frozen waterfalls, ice caves and ice formations, with insight into the Maligne Valley and Medicine Lake.
Day 3overnight: Jasper
Jasper Sightseeing
A winter wildlife tour deeper into Jasper National Park to see elk, deer, moose, wolves, Rocky Mountain Big-Horn sheep and coyotes, followed by a 3-hour Downtown Foodie tour of four local eating places.
Day 4rail
Depart Jasper
A free morning in Jasper before boarding the 12:30pm train back to Edmonton through the Rockies and prairies, with access to the Skyline car's panoramic dome.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Depart Edmonton at 12:01am on VIA Rail's Canadian for the overnight journey to Jasper, arriving early to explore the town centre.
Day 2The Maligne Canyon Icewalk Tour descends into Jasper's deepest accessible canyon to see frozen waterfalls and ice caves.
Day 3A winter wildlife tour searches for elk, deer, moose, wolves, and Rocky Mountain Big-Horn sheep, followed by a 3-hour Downtown Foodie tour of four local eating places.
Day 4Board the 12:30pm train back to Edmonton, with access to the Skyline car's panoramic dome.

Included

3 nights accommodation
Overnight Via Rail from Edmonton to Jasper (return) in economy class
Attractions and sightseeing as above

Not included

Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
Taxes as applicable
Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From CA$1,059 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $764 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes, an overnight round trip on VIA Rail's Canadian service between Edmonton and Jasper, in economy seats or, for a higher price, a private sleeper cabin.
Is it escorted or independent?: Independent; Anderson Vacations lists this as an independent rail journey.
Which train is used?: VIA Rail's Canadian, in Economy Seats (from CAD $1,059) or a Sleeper Cabin (from CAD $2,106).
What is not included?: Airfare, travel insurance, taxes, gratuities, and meals not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
Can the dates or route be changed?: Yes, the operator describes this as a fully customizable sample package, with options for different dates, activities, or additional starting cities such as Vancouver, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, or Toronto.