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Journey through the Clouds Discovery Lake Louise

Rocky Mountaineer rail journey through Canadian Rockies, Vancouver to Calgary

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Rocky Mountaineer's Journey through the Clouds Discovery Lake Louise is a nine-day rail vacation linking Vancouver and Calgary through the Canadian Rockies. The package positions you in two of the region's most celebrated mountain destinations: Jasper and Lake Louise. You begin in Vancouver, where the first two days are unguided, allowing you to discover Stanley Park, Granville Island, historic Gastown, or the Stanley Park Seawall at your own pace. The Coast Mountains and Pacific Ocean frame the city. From there, Rocky Mountaineer takes you eastbound across the country via Kamloops, with accommodation and rail service on GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf cars. Stays in Jasper and Lake Louise connect mountain scenery to Fairmont-standard lodging in Vancouver. Motorcoach transfers support the journey. This trip suits repeat rail travellers, couples seeking leisure-paced exploration, and independent travellers who value unguided time paired with premium rail and hotel comfort.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes only the first two days of the itinerary; confirm the Kamloops, Jasper, Lake Louise, and Calgary routing and hotel details before booking.
  • Pricing shown is per person on twin-share basis; single-room pricing not specified in the available details.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver at leisure

    Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic coastal city on your own. That could be discovering Stanley Park, taking a small ferry to Granville Island, or much more.

  2. Day 2overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver at leisure

    Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. Vancouver has activities for all interests, including visiting historic Gastown, dining in lively Yaletown, or enjoying a walk on the Stanley Park Seawall. No matter what you choose to do, the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean surround you.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Day 1: Arrive in Vancouver and explore Stanley Park, Granville Island, or the surrounding Coast Mountains and Pacific coastline at your own pace.
  • Day 2Day 2: Free time in Vancouver to visit historic Gastown, dine in Yaletown, or walk the Stanley Park Seawall.

Questions travellers ask

Which train is used?
Rocky Mountaineer, running eastbound Vancouver to Calgary or westbound Calgary to Vancouver, with GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf seating options.
What accommodation is included?
Two nights in Vancouver at either Fairmont Pacific Rim or Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, plus stays in Jasper and Lake Louise. The itinerary details the remaining hotels are not published.
Is this an escorted tour or independent?
The first two days in Vancouver are unguided, with free time to explore on your own. The remaining days and rail travel structure are not detailed in the published itinerary.
What is the total duration?
Nine days and eight nights, departing from either Vancouver or Calgary.
What is included in the price?
Rail travel on Rocky Mountaineer, hotels in Vancouver, Jasper, and Lake Louise, and motorcoach transfers. Meals and activities beyond these are not specified.

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