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Winter in the Canadian Rockies

Winter in the Canadian Rockies, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Make your way through the twists and turns of Canada's Rocky Mountains, and enjoy snow-capped landscapes at every turn on this winter tour.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Vancouver

    Arrive Vancouver

    Transfer on your own to the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, one of Vancouver's most beautiful hotels.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Train (VIA Rail's Canadian)

    VIA Rail Vancouver to Jasper

    Make your own way to the VIA Rail station for departure on VIA Rail's Canadian, settling into a private bedroom that converts from a sitting room by day to upper and lower berths by night, with Sleeper Plus meals and lounge/dome access.

  3. Day 3overnight: Jasper

    Enroute to Jasper

    Wake to the beauty of the Canadian Rockies arriving in Jasper; staff from the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge meet you at the station and transfer you to the Lodge.

  4. Day 4overnight: Jasper

    Jasper at Leisure

    At leisure to enjoy the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, skate on Lac Beauvert, cross-country ski, or take a guided tour of the frozen Maligne Canyon.

  5. Day 5overnight: Lake Louise

    Jasper to Lake Louise

    A scenic winter drive to the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, overlooking the frozen lake, Victoria Glacier and the Chateau's annual ice castle; horse-drawn sleigh rides available.

  6. Day 6overnight: Banff

    Lake Louise to Banff

    A short drive to the Fairmont Banff Springs, the 'Castle of the Rockies', home to the Banff Springs Spa.

  7. Day 7overnight: Banff

    Banff at Leisure

    Explore Banff's shops, boutiques and restaurants, or visit the natural Banff Hot Springs.

  8. Day 8

    Banff/Calgary/Home

    Transfers to Calgary Airport are included for flights scheduled after 11:00 AM.

Included

  • Six nights deluxe accommodations
  • One overnight aboard VIA Rail's Canadian in Sleeper Plus class including private bedroom accommodations between Vancouver and Jasper
  • Scenic transfers from Jasper to Lake Louise, Lake Louise to Banff, and Banff to Calgary Airport
  • Meals onboard the train

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
  • Flights

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