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Canada's Wild West

Canada's Wild West, a rail journey with Marvellous Escapes

14-day Western Canada rail holiday featuring the Rocky Mountaineer, Canadian Rockies, Icefields Parkway, Lake Louise and Banff National Park.

Day by day

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Day 3overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver

    A full-day tour to Victoria, capital of British Columbia, including the famous Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre floral display with themed gardens, ponds and sweeping landscapes.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Whistler

    Rocky Mountaineer - Vancouver to Whistler

    Board the iconic Rocky Mountaineer for a spectacular rail journey from Vancouver to Whistler through coastal mountains, fjords and forested valleys.

  5. Day 5overnight: Quesnel

    Rocky Mountaineer - Whistler to Quesnel

    Board the Rocky Mountaineer for a scenic journey from Whistler to Quesnel, travelling deep into British Columbia's interior through landscapes shaped by Canada's frontier and Gold Rush era.

  6. Day 6overnight: Jasper

    Rocky Mountaineer - Quesnel to Jasper

    Continue aboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Quesnel to Jasper through Western Canada's most remote and dramatic landscapes, keeping an eye out for wildlife as you approach the Canadian Rockies.

  7. Day 7overnight: Jasper

    Jasper

    Explore the natural beauty of Jasper National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on a guided wildlife discovery tour with local driver-guides.

  8. Day 8overnight: Lake Louise

    Lake Louise

    Enjoy the spectacular Icefields Parkway Discovery Tour, including the Columbia Icefield Adventure, Glacier Skywalk, and lunch.

  9. Day 9overnight: Lake Louise

    Lake Louise

    Take in the breathtaking beauty of the Canadian Rockies from an open chairlift or gondola, spotting wildlife including grizzly bears and vibrant wildflowers where two eco-regions meet.

  10. Day 10overnight: Banff

    Banff

    Explore the most treasured spots in the Canadian Rockies on a scenic excursion through Banff and Yoho National Parks, including Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, the Spiral Tunnels, and Takakkaw Falls, with lunch at Emerald Lake Lodge.

  11. Day 11overnight: Banff

    Banff

    Ascend the Banff Gondola for spectacular panoramic views over Banff National Park, the surrounding mountains, and the Bow Valley.

  12. Day 12overnight: Calgary

    Calgary

    A comfortable Brewster shuttle transfer from Banff to Calgary, taking in the final glimpses of the Rockies along the way, with the remainder of the day at leisure.

  13. Day 13

    Return home

    Transfer to Calgary Airport for your return overnight flight to the UK.

  14. Day 14

    Return home

    Overnight/return travel day continuing home to the UK, per the page's 'Days 13 - 14' combined itinerary heading.

Included

  • 3-nights hotel accommodation in Vancouver
  • Overnight hotel accommodation in Whistler, Quesnel and Calgary
  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff
  • Flights from UK to Vancouver and return from Calgary
  • Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver to Whistler & Whistler to Jasper
  • Hop-on, hop-off bus tour in Vancouver
  • Icefields Parkway Discovery Tour
  • Lake Louise Sightseeing Lift
  • Wildlife Discovery Tour

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