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Canadian and Rocky Mountaineer

15-day escorted cross-Canada tour on The Canadian and Rocky Mountaineer

Illustration of Canadian and Rocky Mountaineer

railtour suisse operates this 15-day escorted tour across Canada, described as a German-speaking guided tour from start to finish. After a transatlantic flight, the itinerary begins in Toronto with a side trip to Niagara Falls, then boards The Canadian for a multi-day rail journey through the lakes and forests of Ontario, the prairies of Manitoba, and on to Jasper National Park in the Rocky Mountains. From there the tour continues through the Icefields Parkway, Banff National Park, and the lakes of Moraine Lake, Lake Louise and Emerald Lake, before rejoining the rails on the Rocky Mountaineer for a two-day journey past canyons and deep-blue lakes and along the Fraser River, ending in Vancouver. The evidence gives only short day titles rather than a full narrative itinerary, so hotel and meal details are not specified. This suits travelers who want a guided, sightseeing-heavy introduction to Canada's transcontinental rail routes.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence gives only short day titles for this 15-day itinerary, with no detail on hotels, meals or overnight arrangements; confirm these specifics with railtour suisse before booking.
  • The tour begins with a transatlantic flight, and the transport list includes both rail and flight; the evidence does not specify which days use coach transport versus the named trains.
  • No current departure dates are listed in the evidence; confirm scheduling and availability with railtour suisse.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Flight across the Atlantic

  2. Day 2

    Toronto

  3. Day 3

    Niagara Falls

  4. Day 4

    Onboard the Canadian through lakes and forests

  5. Day 5

    From Ontario to Manitoba

  6. Day 6

    Prairie - Granary and pastureland

  7. Day 7

    Jasper National Park

  8. Day 8

    Icefields Parkway

  9. Day 9

    Banff National Park

  10. Day 10

    Moraine Lake, Lake Louise and Emerald Lake

  11. Day 11rail

    Through the Rocky Mountains by train

  12. Day 12

    Along the Fraser River

  13. Day 13

    Vancouver

  14. Day 14

    Vancouver

  15. Day 15

    Farewell to Vancouver

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 4Onboard The Canadian, the journey passes through the lakes and forests of Ontario.
  • Day 8The Icefields Parkway, a scenic route through the Canadian Rockies.
  • Day 10Visits to Moraine Lake, Lake Louise and Emerald Lake in the Canadian Rockies.
  • Day 11The Rocky Mountaineer begins a two-day journey through the Canadian Rockies, past dramatic canyons and deep-blue lakes.
  • Day 12The train follows the Fraser River on the second day of the Rocky Mountaineer journey toward Vancouver.

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?
From CHF 9,680 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $11,873 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. The tour uses two named trains: The Canadian, from Toronto toward the Rocky Mountains, and the Rocky Mountaineer, for a two-day journey through the Canadian Rockies to Vancouver.
Is this trip escorted?
Yes, it is a German-speaking guided tour.
Which regions does the route cover?
The 15-day itinerary runs from Toronto, with a stop at Niagara Falls, across Ontario, Manitoba and the prairies to Jasper National Park, the Icefields Parkway, Banff National Park, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, ending in Vancouver.
What is not included?
The evidence pack does not specify inclusions or exclusions beyond the itinerary; confirm what is covered with railtour suisse.

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