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Canada's Epic Rail Passage
Epic Canada rail journey from Vancouver to Toronto featuring the Rocky Mountaineer, VIA Rail's The Canadian, the Rockies, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper and Niagara Falls
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Vancouver
Vancouver
Depart the UK and arrive in Vancouver. Transfer to your hotel, settle in, and enjoy your evening exploring the city's waterfront, or relax after your flight.
- Day 2overnight: Vancouver
Vancouver
Enjoy a 48-hour Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour to discover the best of Vancouver, from Stanley Park and Granville Island to Gastown's charming cobbled streets.
- Day 3overnight: Kamloops
Rocky Mountaineer - Vancouver to Kamloops
Board the legendary Rocky Mountaineer for your first day of daylight travel through river valleys and dramatic canyons.
- Day 4overnight: Banff
Banff
Depart Kamloops and travel through the heart of the Canadian Rockies, where towering peaks, forests and river valleys unfold. Arrive in the iconic mountain town of Banff.
- Day 5overnight: Banff
Banff
A full day exploring the highlights of Banff National Park on a guided sightseeing tour, ascending by gondola for panoramic views and relaxing on a scenic cruise across Lake Minnewanka.
- Day 6overnight: Lake Louise
Lake Louise
Travel by shuttle from Banff to the breathtaking alpine setting of Lake Louise, surrounded by towering peaks, glaciers and turquoise waters.
- Day 7overnight: Jasper
Jasper
Travel along the legendary Icefields Parkway on a full-day guided journey from Lake Louise to Jasper, experiencing the Athabasca Glacier aboard the Ice Explorer and stepping onto the Glacier Skywalk.
- Day 8railovernight: onboard VIA Rail
Jasper to Toronto
Embark VIA Rail's The Canadian for a spectacular transcontinental rail journey across Canada's heartland. Relax and enjoy the comfort and beauty of life onboard.
- Day 9overnight: onboard VIA Rail
Jasper to Toronto
Watch as the dramatic Rockies give way to the vast, golden plains of Alberta and Saskatchewan.
- Day 10overnight: onboard VIA Rail
Jasper to Toronto
Continue eastward, passing through tranquil lakes and forests as you approach Toronto.
- Day 11overnight: Toronto
Toronto
Arrive in Toronto, Canada's largest city. Check into your hotel and enjoy the evening exploring at your own pace.
- Day 12overnight: Toronto
Toronto
Take a full-day excursion to the world-famous Niagara Falls. Experience its power up close before returning to Toronto in the evening.
- Day 13
Return home
Travel from your hotel to Toronto airport for your flight back to the UK.
- Day 14
Return home
Overnight/return travel day continuing home to the UK, per the page's 'Day 13 - 14' combined itinerary heading.
Included
- 2-nights hotel accommodation in Vancouver, Banff and Toronto
- Overnight hotel accommodation in Kamloops, Lake Louise and Jasper
- 3-nights accommodation aboard VIA Rail's, the Canadian
- Flights from UK to Vancouver and return from Toronto
- Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver to Banff & The Canadian Jasper to Toronto
- Hop-on, hop-off bus tour in Vancouver
- Icefields Parkway Discovery Tour
- Banff Gondola Tour
- Daytrip to Niagara Falls
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