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Canadian Rockies Winter Discovery Eastbound

8-day winter rail trip through the Canadian Rockies, Vancouver to Calgary

Railbookers runs this 8-day, 7-night independent rail package eastbound through the Canadian Rockies in winter, starting in Vancouver and ending in Calgary. The trip opens with sightseeing in Vancouver, including the Vancouver Lookout for views from hundreds of feet above the city, before the description says the trip travels through the Canadian Rockies by rail, passing through places no cars can go. In Jasper National Park, the trip includes viewing winter wildlife in their natural habitat, and in Banff, a gondola ride to the top of the mountain. Railbookers sells this as an independent rail package rather than an escorted tour, and its own description does not lay out a day-by-day itinerary. This suits travelers who want to see the snow-covered Rockies by train alongside wildlife viewing and mountain views.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers' description of this trip cuts off mid-sentence after describing the Banff gondola ride, and does not include a day-by-day itinerary; confirm the exact route and which legs are by rail with Railbookers before booking.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The description states that the trip travels 'through the Canadian Rockies by rail' and passes 'through places no cars can go.'
Is it escorted or independent?
Independent; Railbookers arranges the package rather than running an escorted tour.
Which cities does the trip visit?
Vancouver, Jasper, Banff and Calgary.
What sightseeing is included?
The Vancouver Lookout, winter wildlife viewing in Jasper National Park, and a gondola ride to the top of the mountain in Banff.
How much does it cost?
Prices start at $1,099 per person for the 8-day, 7-night trip, about $137 per day.

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