Is train travel included?

Yes. Day 3 to day 4 is an overnight journey aboard VIA Rail's The Canadian in a private sleeper cabin, with a Prestige Class upgrade available, from Vancouver to Jasper.

Which hotels are used?

The Azur Legacy Collection Hotel in Vancouver, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, and the Elk + Avenue Hotel in Banff.

What are the price tiers?

Comfort Level (3 to 3.5-star hotels, from CAD 5,150), Superior Level (4 to 4.5-star, from CAD 6,230), and Deluxe Level (5-star hotels with a private driver transfer, from CAD 8,270).

What winter activities are included or optional?

Optional extras include dogsledding, snowshoeing, an Icewalk Tour, and a Feature Dinner of Lake Louise Fondue, on top of a choice of guided activities in Jasper and Banff.

When does this trip run?

The trip is themed around the Canadian Rockies in winter; the evidence does not list specific departure dates.

Canadian Train Vacations (Fresh Tracks Canada) · Independent tailor-made rail vacation

Rockies Winter Wonderland by Train

9-day winter sleeper-rail journey from Vancouver to Calgary via Jasper

Canadian Train Vacations, operated through Fresh Tracks Canada, runs this 9-day, 8-night independent winter rail vacation from Vancouver to Calgary. There is no fixed group schedule; local experts, described as Canadian Insiders, plan, coordinate and support the trip throughout. After two days in a snow-covered Vancouver, the trip boards VIA Rail's The Canadian for an overnight journey in a private sleeper cabin, passing the Fraser Valley's farmer's fields, river canyons and icy forests before waking to snow-capped Rockies peaks at Jasper. Two nights in Jasper are followed by the Icefields Parkway to a frozen Lake Louise, its waters ringed by an ancient glacier, then on to two nights in Banff among the soaring peaks of Canada's oldest national park. Optional winter activities include dogsledding, snowshoeing and an icewalk tour. It suits travellers who want one signature overnight rail journey inside a winter-season Rockies trip, rather than a summer itinerary or a longer cross-country crossing.

What to know before you look closer

Hotel accommodation ranges from 3 to 3.5-star at the Comfort Level (from CAD 5,150) to 5-star with a private driver transfer at the Deluxe Level (from CAD 8,270); the named hotels (Azur Legacy Collection Hotel, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Elk + Avenue Hotel) may reflect a higher tier than the lead price.
Only 1 of the 9 days is spent aboard The Canadian train overnight; the rest of the trip is by coach transfer or exploring Vancouver, Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff on foot.
The evidence does not list specific departure dates for this trip; confirm current winter scheduling with the operator before booking.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver
The cool, fresh air is invigorating as you start your Canadian winter train vacation. Look to the north and discover the winter scene you've been dreaming of, Vancouver's coastal mountains covered in pure white snow.
Day 2overnight: Vancouver
Discover Vancouver
With a mild climate and so much to do, it's no wonder people flock to this west coast city. Take the day to explore Vancouver.
Day 3railovernight: Onboard train
VIA Rail - Depart Vancouver
Board The Canadian train in Vancouver and begin your eastward journey to Jasper. Pass through the varied landscape of British Columbia's Fraser Valley, seeing farmer's fields, winding river canyons, and icy forests.
Day 4railovernight: Jasper
VIA Rail - Arrive in Jasper
Awake to see the glistening snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies all around you, including Mount Robson. Step off the train in the charming mountain town of Jasper.
Day 5overnight: Jasper
Explore Jasper
Jasper is a great base for exploring Jasper National Park, the largest park in the Canadian Rockies, with equal opportunities for adventure, discovery and relaxation.
Day 6overnight: Lake Louise
Travel the Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise
Breathe in the fresh mountain air before you travel to Lake Louise today, exploring this world-famous frozen lake and the ancient glacier and mountains that surround it.
Day 7overnight: Banff
Lake Louise to Banff
Travel the short distance from Lake Louise to Banff, the liveliest of the mountain towns, with plenty of quaint shops and homemade maple fudge.
Day 8overnight: Banff
Explore Banff
The town of Banff is nestled amidst the soaring peaks of Banff National Park, Canada's oldest national park, with world-class eateries and boutiques.
Day 9
Depart from Calgary
Your Canadian Rockies winter trip comes to an end.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3The Canadian departs Vancouver for Jasper, passing British Columbia's Fraser Valley, farmer's fields, winding river canyons and icy forests, with the night spent onboard in a sleeper cabin.
Day 4The train arrives in Jasper past snow-capped Rockies peaks including Mount Robson.
Day 6The Icefields Parkway leads to Lake Louise, where a frozen lake sits beneath an ancient glacier and surrounding mountains.
Day 8Banff's soaring peaks and boutiques are explored, in Canada's oldest national park.

Included

Sleeper train experience in a private cabin
Meals onboard the train
Hotel accommodation
Choice of unique guided activities
Transportation to and from airports, timed with your flights
Train station transfers
Feature dining experience at one of our favorite local restaurants
Personalized Fresh Tracks Canada customer service support
Electronic travel documentation package

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Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?: Yes. Day 3 to day 4 is an overnight journey aboard VIA Rail's The Canadian in a private sleeper cabin, with a Prestige Class upgrade available, from Vancouver to Jasper.
Is this trip guided or independent?: It is independent, with no fixed group schedule; local experts, described as Canadian Insiders, plan, coordinate and support the trip throughout.
Which hotels are used?: The Azur Legacy Collection Hotel in Vancouver, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, and the Elk + Avenue Hotel in Banff.
What are the price tiers?: Comfort Level (3 to 3.5-star hotels, from CAD 5,150), Superior Level (4 to 4.5-star, from CAD 6,230), and Deluxe Level (5-star hotels with a private driver transfer, from CAD 8,270).
What winter activities are included or optional?: Optional extras include dogsledding, snowshoeing, an Icewalk Tour, and a Feature Dinner of Lake Louise Fondue, on top of a choice of guided activities in Jasper and Banff.
When does this trip run?: The trip is themed around the Canadian Rockies in winter; the evidence does not list specific departure dates.