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Canadian Rockies Discovery Westbound

Westbound rail journey from Calgary to Vancouver via Banff, Jasper, Victoria

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Railbookers operates Canadian Rockies Discovery Westbound, a 10-day, 9-night independent rail package from Calgary to Vancouver. The trip begins with a day in Calgary before a private transfer to Banff, followed by a guided tour to Lake Louise, described as one of the most photographed scenes in the Canadian Rockies, with lunch at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. From Banff, a drive along the Icefields Parkway to Jasper stops at the Columbia Icefield for a ride on the Ice Explorer and the Glacier Skywalk. A 5.5-hour tour of Jasper National Park visits Maligne Canyon and Maligne Lake before travelers board VIA Rail's the Canadian for an overnight journey to Vancouver. Three nights in Vancouver include a ferry day trip to Victoria's cobblestone streets and Inner Harbor, plus a hop-on, hop-off city tour and the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. It suits travelers who want a guided-tour-heavy route through the Rockies that ends, rather than begins, with the rail journey.

What to know before you look closer

  • The hotel list is 24 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.
  • Most of the Calgary, Banff, and Jasper portion of the trip travels by private transfer and coach tour; only the Jasper to Vancouver leg is a named VIA Rail journey.
  • The evidence does not list current departure dates for this trip; confirm availability with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Calgary

    Your Journey Begins in Calgary

    Welcome to Calgary, the largest city in Alberta! Travel on your own to your hotel and start exploring the city!

  2. Day 2overnight: Banff

    Calgary to Banff

    Today, a private transfer will take you from Calgary to your hotel in the quaint mountain town of Banff located in the Canadian Rockies.

  3. Day 3overnight: Banff

    Banff to Lake Louise

    Lake Louise is one of the most photographed scenes in the Canadian Rockies. This tour also highlights Johnston Canyon. A hot buffet lunch is included at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

  4. Day 4overnight: Jasper

    Banff to Jasper

    This morning, depart Banff for a scenic drive out to Jasper along the Icefields Parkway. Visit the Columbia Icefield, step onboard an Ice Explorer, and enjoy the Glacier Skywalk. Highlights: Athabasca Falls, Columbia Icefield, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Crowfoot Glacier.

  5. Day 5overnight: Jasper

    Jasper, AB

    Explore the spectacular natural treasures of the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. During this 5.5-hour tour, stand above Maligne Canyon, discover Medicine Lake, and stroll the shores of Maligne Lake.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Onboard VIA Rail

    Overnight Onboard VIA Rail

    Travel to the VIA Rail station and enjoy a relaxing overnight on the train.

  7. Day 7overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver, BC

    Arrive in Vancouver and check in at your hotel for a three-night stay.

  8. Day 8overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver to Victoria

    This morning, a stunning ferry voyage from the mainland will guide you to Victoria. Stroll down the cobblestone streets, explore the Inner Harbor. Afterwards, take the ferry back to Vancouver.

  9. Day 9overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver, BC

    Today's full day of sightseeing will start with a hop-on, hop-off city tour taking in Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island and more. Also visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.

  10. Day 10

    Your Journey Ends in Vancouver

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3A tour of Lake Louise, one of the most photographed scenes in the Canadian Rockies, also visits Johnston Canyon, with a hot buffet lunch at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
  • Day 4The Icefields Parkway drive from Banff to Jasper stops at the Columbia Icefield for a ride on the Ice Explorer and the Glacier Skywalk, passing Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, and Crowfoot Glacier.
  • Day 5A 5.5-hour tour of Jasper National Park stands above Maligne Canyon, visits Medicine Lake, and strolls the shores of Maligne Lake.
  • Day 8A ferry voyage carries travelers to Victoria, where the cobblestone streets and Inner Harbor are explored before the ferry back to Vancouver.

Included

  • VIA Rail® in Economy accommodations from Jasper to Vancouver on The Canadian®
  • Round-trip ferry service from Vancouver to Victoria
  • 8 nights' accommodations, 1 night onboard VIA Rail
  • Transfer from Calgary to Banff
  • Mountain, Lakes and Waterfalls tour
  • Sightseeing tour of the Icefields Parkway from Banff
  • Sightseeing tour of the Canadian Rockies and Jasper National Park with Lake Maligne.*
  • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Vancouver
  • Admission to the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

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Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. VIA Rail in Economy accommodations from Jasper to Vancouver on the Canadian is included.
Is it escorted or independent?
It is sold as an independent rail package, with guided sightseeing tours included in Banff, along the Icefields Parkway, in Jasper National Park, and in Vancouver.
What is included?
8 nights of accommodation plus 1 night onboard VIA Rail, the Jasper to Vancouver rail leg, round-trip ferry service from Vancouver to Victoria, a transfer from Calgary to Banff, a Mountains, Lakes and Waterfalls tour, an Icefields Parkway sightseeing tour, a Jasper National Park tour with Lake Maligne, a hop-on, hop-off Vancouver tour, and admission to the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.
Which hotels are used?
Railbookers offers 24 accommodation options across tiers and cities rather than one fixed list of hotels. The sample evidence includes properties such as the Fairmont Palliser in Calgary and the Buffalo Mountain Lodge in Banff.
How much walking is involved?
The itinerary includes guided sightseeing tours, a hop-on, hop-off city tour of Vancouver, and standing above Maligne Canyon, walking-based sightseeing rather than dedicated hikes.
How much does it cost?
From 3,059 US dollars per person, about 306 US dollars per day, per the evidence.

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