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Canadian Rockies Winter Discovery Westbound

Winter rail journey westbound from Banff to Vancouver via Jasper

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Railbookers operates Canadian Rockies Winter Discovery Westbound, an 8-day, 7-night independent rail package from Banff to Vancouver. Two nights in Banff open the trip with a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain, taking in snowy vistas across six mountain ranges and the Bow Valley. A scenic drive along the Icefields Parkway then leads to Jasper for two nights, including a guided winter wildlife tour of Jasper National Park. On day 5, travelers board VIA Rail for an overnight journey to Vancouver, passing the agricultural heartland of the Fraser Valley before arriving for a two-night stay. A hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour covers Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, and Granville Island. It suits travelers who want to see the Canadian Rockies in winter by rail, beginning in the mountains and ending in the city.

What to know before you look closer

  • The hotel list is 18 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: Banff

    Banff, AB

    Welcome to Banff and the beginning of your Canadian Rockies adventure! Check in at your hotel and begin exploring this gorgeous mountain town nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.

  2. Day 2overnight: 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 of six different mountain ranges, Bow Valley and more!

  3. Day 3overnight: Jasper

    Banff to Jasper

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

  4. Day 4overnight: 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.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Onboard VIA Rail

    Overnight Onboard VIA Rail

    Make your way to the train station for an overnight journey to Vancouver on VIA Rail. Once settled in, enjoy the onboard experiences.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Vancouver

    Vancouver, BC

    Enjoy stunning views of central British Columbia today onboard the train. Prior to arriving in Vancouver, take in the agricultural heartland of the Fraser Valley. Upon your arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

  7. Day 7overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver, BC

    A full day of sightseeing awaits you today! With an included hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour, you'll learn all about the city, exploring Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island, and more!

  8. Day 8

    Your Journey Ends in Vancouver

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain shows snowy vistas across six mountain ranges and the Bow Valley.
  • Day 4A guided winter wildlife tour explores Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies.
  • Day 5Travelers board VIA Rail for an overnight journey from Jasper to Vancouver.
  • Day 6The train passes the agricultural heartland of the Fraser Valley before arriving in Vancouver.

Included

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

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Railbookers includes one-way overnight VIA Rail travel from Jasper to Vancouver 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 Jasper to Vancouver on the Canadian, 6 nights of hotel accommodation plus 1 night onboard the train, and transfers from Calgary to Banff and Banff to Jasper.
Which hotels are used?
Railbookers offers 18 accommodation options across tiers and cities rather than one fixed list of hotels. The sample evidence includes properties such as the Fairmont Banff Springs, Rimrock Resort Hotel, The Crimson in Jasper, and the Jasper Forest Park Hotel.
Is this a winter trip?
Yes. The evidence describes 'the snow covered Canadian Rockies this winter' and a winter wildlife tour in Jasper National Park.
How much does it cost?
From 1,609 US dollars per person, about 201 US dollars per day, per the evidence.

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