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Canadian Rockies Discovery Eastbound with Seattle

Rail journey from Seattle to Calgary via Vancouver, Victoria, Jasper, Banff

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Railbookers operates Canadian Rockies Discovery Eastbound with Seattle, an 11-day, 10-night independent rail package from Seattle to Calgary. The trip opens with a day exploring Seattle on your own, including the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass, before Amtrak's Cascades carries travelers north to Vancouver. Two more nights in Vancouver include a hop-on, hop-off city tour and a day trip to Victoria's Butchart Gardens. On day 5, travelers board VIA Rail's the Canadian for an overnight journey to Jasper, with a sparkling wine send-off and views of the Fraser Canyon. Two nights in Jasper take in Maligne Canyon and Medicine Lake, before a guided tour along the Icefields Parkway to Banff visits the Columbia Icefield and Glacier Skywalk. A further tour covers Lake Louise and Johnston Canyon before a transfer to Calgary. It suits travelers who want a longer rail and coach itinerary linking the Pacific Northwest to the Canadian Rockies.

What to know before you look closer

  • The hotel list is 30 accommodation OPTIONS across tiers and cities rather than a fixed sequence of stays, so which hotels a traveler gets depends on the tier and city selected.
  • Only 2 meals, both lunches, are listed as included across the 11 days; other meals are on your own.
  • The evidence does not list current departure dates for this trip; confirm availability with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Seattle

    Seattle, WA

    Welcome to Seattle! Travel on your own to your centrally-located hotel and start exploring the Emerald City on your own!

  2. Day 2overnight: Vancouver

    Seattle to Vancouver

    Spend the morning discovering Seattle, including the Space Needle and the Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibit. This afternoon, transfer on your own to Seattle's King Street Station and board Amtrak® for your scenic ride through the Cascades up into Canada. Arrive in Vancouver this evening.

  3. Day 3overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver, BC

    Today's full day of sightseeing will start with a hop-on, hop-off city tour that takes you to Vancouver's most popular areas: Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island, and more!

  4. Day 4overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver to Victoria to Vancouver

    Travel to the Vancouver Bus Station, where a motorcoach will take you to the Victoria Ferry service for a stunning ride to Victoria. During your time in Victoria you will visit the famous Butchart Gardens. Afterwards, take the ferry back to Vancouver.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Onboard VIA Rail

    Overnight Onboard VIA Rail

    Board VIA Rail's the Canadian for your departure to Jasper and the majestic Rocky Mountains. While onboard, a sparkling wine send-off in one of the train's many domed observations cars. Later in the afternoon, take in the stunning views of the Fraser Canyon.

  6. Day 6overnight: Jasper

    Jasper, AB

    Open your bedroom blinds to find the towering Rocky Mountains outside your window. Take in Mt. Robson and Moose Lake before arriving into Jasper.

  7. Day 7overnight: Jasper

    Jasper, AB

    Explore the spectacular natural treasures of the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, including Athabasca Viewpoint, Maligne Canyon and Medicine Lake.

  8. Day 8overnight: Banff

    Jasper to Banff

    Depart Jasper for a scenic drive out to Banff along the Icefields Parkway. Visit the Columbia Icefield, step onboard an Ice Explorer, and enjoy the Glacier Skywalk. After a full day of sightseeing, get to know Banff.

  9. Day 9overnight: Banff

    Lake Louise and Banff National Park

    Today you'll explore Lake Louise, one of the most photographed landscapes in the Canadian Rockies. This tour also highlights Johnston Canyon. Lunch is included today on the tour.

  10. Day 10overnight: Calgary

    Banff to Calgary

    Today, take your included shuttle transfer from Banff to your hotel in Calgary, the largest city in Alberta. The evening is yours to enjoy this amazing city on your own.

  11. Day 11

    Your Journey Ends in Calgary

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Amtrak's Cascades service carries travelers from Seattle's King Street Station on a scenic ride through the Cascades into Canada, arriving in Vancouver that evening.
  • Day 5A sparkling wine send-off marks the departure aboard VIA Rail's the Canadian, with views of the Fraser Canyon later in the afternoon.
  • Day 6Waking up on the train, travelers see Mt. Robson and Moose Lake before arriving in Jasper.
  • Day 8The Icefields Parkway tour to Banff stops at the Columbia Icefield for a ride on the Ice Explorer and a walk on the Glacier Skywalk.
  • Day 9A tour visits Lake Louise, one of the most photographed landscapes in the Canadian Rockies, and Johnston Canyon.

Included

  • 9 nights' hotel accommodations; One-way overnight VIA Rail® from Vancouver to Jasper
  • One-way Amtrak® in Coach from Seattle to Vancouver onboard the Cascades®
  • Round-trip ferry service from Vancouver to Victoria
  • Tour transfer from Jasper to Banff and shuttle transfer from Banff to Calgary
  • 2 meals included (2 lunches)

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Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The package includes one-way Amtrak Cascades service in Coach from Seattle to Vancouver, and a one-way overnight VIA Rail journey on the Canadian from Vancouver to Jasper.
Is it escorted or independent?
It is sold as an independent rail package, with guided sightseeing tours included for Jasper National Park, the Icefields Parkway, and Lake Louise.
What is included?
9 nights of hotel accommodation, the overnight VIA Rail leg, one-way Amtrak Cascades in Coach, round-trip ferry service from Vancouver to Victoria, a tour transfer from Jasper to Banff, a shuttle transfer from Banff to Calgary, and 2 lunches.
Which hotels are used?
Railbookers offers 30 accommodation options across tiers and cities rather than one fixed list of hotels. The sample evidence includes properties such as the Fairmont Olympic Hotel and Kimpton Hotel Vintage in Seattle, and the Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver.
What is not included?
The evidence lists only 2 meals, both lunches, as included; other meals across the 11 days are not listed as included.
How much does it cost?
From 3,419 US dollars per person, about 311 US dollars per day, per the evidence.

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