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Canadian Rockies Winter Discovery Eastbound

Winter rail journey eastbound from Vancouver to Calgary via Jasper, Banff

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Railbookers operates Canadian Rockies Winter Discovery Eastbound, an 8-day, 7-night independent rail package from Vancouver to Calgary. Two nights in Vancouver, where the serene coast meets the soaring mountains, include a hop-on, hop-off city tour before travelers board VIA Rail's the Canadian on day 3 for an overnight journey to Jasper, with a sparkling wine send-off and views of the Fraser Canyon. Waking up to see Mt. Robson and Moose Lake, travelers reach Jasper for two nights that include a guided winter wildlife tour in Jasper National Park. A scenic drive along the Icefields Parkway then leads to Banff, where a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain offers views across six mountain ranges and the Bow Valley. The trip ends with a transfer to Calgary. It suits travelers who want to see the Canadian Rockies in winter by rail, without a long, multi-leg train itinerary.

What to know before you look closer

  • The hotel list is 22 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.
  • The evidence does not list current departure dates for this trip; confirm availability with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver, BC

    Welcome to Vancouver! Travel on your own to your hotel and then begin exploring this unique city where the serene coast meets the soaring mountains.

  2. Day 2overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver, BC

    This morning, explore Vancouver at your own pace using your included hop on hop off sightseeing tour as an easy way to get around the city.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Onboard VIA Rail

    Vancouver to Jasper

    Board VIA Rail's the Canadian for your departure to Jasper and the majestic Rocky Mountains. While onboard, a sparkling wine send-off and lunch while passing through Vancouver's eastern suburbs. Later, take in the stunning views of the Fraser Canyon.

  4. Day 4overnight: 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.

  5. Day 5overnight: Jasper

    Jasper, AB

    Explore the spectacular Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, and search for winter wildlife on your guided tour today.

  6. Day 6overnight: Banff

    Jasper to Banff

    This morning, depart Jasper for a scenic drive on the Icefields Parkway to Banff, one of the most beautiful towns in the Canadian Rockies.

  7. Day 7overnight: Banff

    Banff, AB

    Today, you'll take a gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain for one of the best views of the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy the snowy mountain vistas from six different mountain ranges, Bow Valley and more!

  8. Day 8

    Calgary, AB

    Check out of your hotel today and transfer from Banff to Calgary to continue your travels.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3VIA Rail's the Canadian departs Vancouver for Jasper, with a sparkling wine send-off, lunch onboard, and views of the Fraser Canyon later in the day.
  • Day 4Waking up on the train, travelers see Mt. Robson and Moose Lake before arriving in Jasper.
  • Day 5A guided winter wildlife tour explores Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies.
  • Day 7A gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain shows snowy vistas across six mountain ranges and the Bow Valley.

Included

  • One-way overnight VIA Rail® from Vancouver to Jasper on the Canadian®
  • 7 nights' hotel accommodations; 1 night onboard VIA Rail
  • Transfer from Jasper to Banff and Banff to Calgary

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Railbookers includes one-way overnight VIA Rail travel from Vancouver to Jasper on the Canadian.
Is it escorted or independent?
It is sold as an independent rail package, with a guided winter wildlife tour included in Jasper National Park.
What is included?
One-way overnight VIA Rail from Vancouver to Jasper on the Canadian, 7 nights of hotel accommodation plus 1 night onboard the train, and transfers from Jasper to Banff and Banff to Calgary.
Which hotels are used?
Railbookers offers 22 accommodation options across tiers and cities rather than one fixed list of hotels. The sample evidence includes properties such as the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Hilton Vancouver Downtown, The Crimson in Jasper, and the Jasper Forest Park Hotel.
Is this a winter trip?
Yes. The evidence describes 'stunning winter scenery,' a winter wildlife tour in Jasper National Park, and the 'snow-covered Canadian Rockies this winter.'
How much does it cost?
From 1,729 US dollars per person, about 216 US dollars per day, per the evidence.

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