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Railbookers Signature - Canadian Rockies Rail Experience

Signature Railbookers rail trip across Canada from Toronto to Vancouver

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Railbookers operates this 14-day, 13-night independent rail vacation that starts in Toronto and ends in Vancouver, combining two named trains with pre-arranged excursions. After a Niagara wine country day trip, day 3 boards VIA Rail's The Canadian in a private Sleeper Plus cabin for 2, spending three nights onboard with all meals included in the dining car before arriving in Jasper. Days 7 and 8 cover the Icefields Parkway by road, including an Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier and the Glacier Skywalk, on the way to Lake Louise and Banff, where the Banff Gondola and a Lake Minnewanka cruise are included. Day 10 boards the Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service for the scenic run through Kamloops to Vancouver, where a guided city tour and a Whistler and Shannon Falls day trip round out the final days. Because this is an independent package, transfers and sightseeing are pre-arranged while other time is unguided. It suits travelers who want deluxe hotels and named trains carrying them coast to coast across Canada with sightseeing already arranged.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers lists 26 accommodation options across the cities on this route spanning different tiers; the specific hotel you get depends on the tier you choose, not one fixed hotel per city.
  • The Jasper to Lake Louise to Banff stretch (days 7 and 8) is covered by road transportation, not rail, despite the trip's overall rail focus.
  • The evidence available does not list current departure dates for this package; confirm exact dates with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Toronto

    Your Journey Begins in Toronto

    Begin your Canadian adventure in Toronto, where you will check in to your hotel for a two-night stay in the vibrant city.

  2. Day 2overnight: Toronto

    Niagara Wine Country Day Trip

    This morning, you'll be picked up at your hotel for a day trip out to the award-winning wine region of Niagara. Visit multiple wineries and sample the tasty offerings and enjoy free time to explore the picturesque town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

  3. Day 3railovernight: VIA Rail

    Overnight Onboard VIA Rail

    After breakfast, make your way to the train station and board VIA Rail, settling in for a thrilling and comfortable journey across Canada to Jasper in your private sleeper cabin. With your Sleeper Plus accommodation, all meals are included, and you'll enjoy fantastic courses in the dining car throughout your journey.

  4. Day 4railovernight: VIA Rail

    Overnight Onboard VIA Rail

    Spend two days on board the train! With fantastic food, gorgeous views and convivial company in the viewing car, it's the perfect way to travel.

  5. Day 5railovernight: VIA Rail

    Overnight Onboard VIA Rail

    Spend two days on board the train! With fantastic food, gorgeous views and convivial company in the viewing car, it's the perfect way to travel.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Jasper

    Jasper, AB

    After enjoying the last leg of your rail journey through the heart of the mountains, arrive in Jasper and meet your private driver outside the station for the short ride to the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Spend the day enjoying the fresh mountain air and tranquil scenery of Jasper.

  7. Day 7overnight: Lake Louise

    Jasper to Lake Louise

    Enjoy both of Canada's oldest and largest national parks on the way to Lake Louise today! At the Columbia Icefield, experience an all-terrain Ice Explorer that travels onto the mighty Athabasca Glacier. Complete your adventure with a visit to the Glacier Skywalk. A hot lunch is included at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre.

  8. Day 8overnight: Banff

    Lake Louise to Banff

    Spend some time today exploring the resort grounds, and around lunchtime, catch the shuttle to the Lake Louise gondola. Soar over the stunning scenery of Banff National Park and enjoy a delicious gourmet lunch at the top. Check in to your hotel for a two-night stay in Banff.

  9. Day 9overnight: Banff

    Banff, AB

    Unearth the geological and cultural secrets of Banff with your included excursions today. Travel up the Banff Gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain to enjoy 360-degree panoramas of no less than six mountain ranges. Afterwards, embark on a scenic lake cruise at Lake Minnewanka.

  10. Day 10overnight: Kamloops

    Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Kamloops

    Board the iconic blue and gold carriages of the Rocky Mountaineer for a scenic journey through Canada's breathtaking mountainous vistas. Settle into your GoldLeaf seats in the panoramic dome car. Arrive in Kamloops in the evening and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.

  11. Day 11overnight: Vancouver

    Rocky Mountaineer from Kamloops to Vancouver

    Depart Kamloops for Vancouver today, re-boarding the Rocky Mountaineer for another exquisite journey. On arrival in Vancouver, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay.

  12. Day 12overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver, BC

    Take in the highlights of Vancouver on a fully guided city tour, showcasing its most iconic sights, including historic Gastown, bustling Chinatown, Stanley Park and Granville Island's artisan market.

  13. Day 13overnight: Vancouver

    Whistler & Shannon Falls Day Trip

    Leave the bustling city of Vancouver behind for the stunning natural beauty along the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler. Browse through the quaint shops in Whistler Village and walk to the base of Shannon Falls, the third-highest waterfall in British Columbia.

  14. Day 14

    Your Journey Ends in Vancouver

    After any last exploring in Vancouver today, check out of your hotel and continue with your travels.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3Boarding VIA Rail's The Canadian in a private Sleeper Plus cabin for 2, with all meals included in the dining car for the journey to Jasper.
  • Day 7An all-terrain Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier at the Columbia Icefield, followed by a visit to the Glacier Skywalk.
  • Day 9The Banff Gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for 360-degree panoramas of six mountain ranges, followed by a scenic cruise on Lake Minnewanka.
  • Day 10Boarding the Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service, in the panoramic dome car, for the journey from Banff to Kamloops.
  • Day 13A day trip along the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler, walking to the base of Shannon Falls, the third-highest waterfall in British Columbia.

Included

  • One-way VIA Rail® in Cabin for 2 accommodations from Toronto, and Jasper on The Canadian®
  • Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Vancouver in GoldLeaf Service
  • 10 nights deluxe hotel accommodations; 3 nights onboard VIA Rail
  • Day trip from Toronto to Niagara Wineries with Tastings
  • Sightseeing tour of the Icefields Parkway with Columbia Icefield Skywalk
  • Sightseeing Gondola Ride with Gourmet Lunch in Lake Louise
  • Lake Minnewanka cruise and Banff Gondola ride
  • Sightseeing city tour of Vancouver
  • Day trip to Whistler and Shannon Falls from Vancouver
  • Transportation from Jasper to Lake Louise and Lake Louise to Banff
  • Private transportation from the VIA Rail Station to the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. VIA Rail's The Canadian carries you in a private Sleeper Plus Cabin for 2 from Toronto to Jasper, and the Rocky Mountaineer carries you in GoldLeaf Service from Banff through Kamloops to Vancouver.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail vacation. Day trips (Niagara, the Icefields Parkway, a Vancouver city tour, Whistler) and transfers are pre-arranged, with free time in between.
Which trains are used?
VIA Rail's The Canadian in a Sleeper Plus Cabin for 2, and the Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service.
Is there an overnight train?
Yes, three nights aboard VIA Rail's The Canadian from Toronto to Jasper, with all meals included in the dining car.
What hotels are included?
A choice from 26 named hotel options across the cities on the route, including the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
What is the starting price?
From $7,289 USD per person.

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