Holiday Overview
This itinerary is packed full of memories to last a lifetime. It will be hard to pick your highlight of the trip. Start in the capital of British Columbia, Victoria where you will embark on whale watching adventure before traversing to Vancouver. You will take in a luxurious 3-day rail journey on the famous Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service, taking you from coastal Vancouver to mountainous Whistler then on to Jasper, via Quesnel. After a 2-night stay in alpine Jasper you will experience the scenic Icefield Parkway transfer with many stops at lakes and waterfalls before taking an Ice Explorer on to the Athabasca Glacier, then visiting iconic Lake Louise before settling in Banff, the heart of the Rockies for a 3-night stay.
You will end this once in a lifetime trip taking in " The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" the Calgary Stampede. For 10 days in July, Calgary truly comes alive and the electric atmosphere in the city can be felt everywhere. We have included a two day Stampede package that gives you access to Stampede Park, reserved seating for the Rodeo and reserved seating for the Chuckwagon & Grandstand show.
Rainforest to Goldrush & Calgary Stampede includes:
- Return UK flights
- 14 nights accommodation
- Transfers throughout
- 2 night/ 3 day Calgary Stampede Package inc reserved seating for one evening Chuckwagon races & Grandstand show, reserved seating for one afternoon's Rodeo event, Skyride over Stampede Park, 2 days admission to Stampede Park, Stampede Cowboy Hat
- 3 day Rocky Mountaineer journey Vancouver to Jasper via Whistler & Quesnel in GoldLeaf Service
- Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks and Beverages on board Rocky Mountaineer
- Whale Watching Victoria
- Vancouver Hop on Hop off Sightseeing
- Maligne Valley Sightseeing with cruise on Maligne Lake
- Scenic Icefields Parkway tour/transfer from Jasper to Banff inc lunch
- Ice Explorer ride & Glacier Skywalk
- Discover Banff & its Wildlife tour with Gondola ride
Day 1 - Fly to Vancouver to Victoria
Fly from the UK to Victoria connecting through Vancouver. Once arrived in Victoria making your way to your choosen hotel.
Featured accommodation
Inn at Laurel Point
Enhance your experience
Hotel Chateau Victoria
Fairmont Empress
Day 2 - Enjoy Victoria & Whale Watching
Spend today at your leisure taking in Victoria, its picturesque Inner Harbour and Victorian architecture. We have include a 3 hour whale watching cruise.
Featured accommodation
Inn at Laurel Point
Enhance your experience
Hotel Chateau Victoria
Fairmont Empress
Day 3 - Transfer - Vancouver
This morning you will pick up your coach transfer from downtown Victoria to Vancouver, part of the journey will involve being on the ferry from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen, where you will get off your coach and go up on deck for a refreshment or stroll. The scenery on this crossing is stunning, make sure to keep your camera at hand.
Featured accommodation
Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Enhance your experience
Sheraton Wall Centre
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 4 - Enjoy Vancouver
Spend today at your leisure taking in this vibrant coastal city. To help you do this we have included a Vancouver Hop on Hop off Sightseeing pass.
This flexible pass gives you an up close and personal look at Vancouver's urban oasis, Stanley Park, have lunch at Granville Island, visit the historical Gastown or the trendy Yaletown, and don't forget Robson Street to do a little shopping! Highlights of the route include English Bay, Stanley Park, Granville Island, Yaletown, Gastown, Chinatown, Robson Street, and the Entertainment District.
Featured accommodation
Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Enhance your experience
Sheraton Wall Centre
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Unmissable Experiences
Vancouver Hop on Hop off Bus Tour
Day 5 - Enjoy Vancouver
A day at leisure in Vancouver, why not ask one of our Canada Experts about the various excursion we have on offer.
Featured accommodation
Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Enhance your experience
Sheraton Wall Centre
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Unmissable Experiences
Vancouver Experiences
Day 6 - Rocky Mountaineer - Vancouver to Whistler (GoldLeaf)
Board the famous Rocky Mountaineer today, beginning at the foot of the Coast Mountains, overlooking the stunning city of Vancouver, you’ll roll along the scenic fjord of Howe Sound. Prepare to be amazed as you make your way past massive cliffs, deep canyons, and stunning bridges. You’ll then arrive at world-famous Whistler, the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games co-host city. There, you’ll explore the picturesque village and enjoy a relaxing stay at one of Whistler’s hotels.
Day 7 - Rocky Mountaineer - Whistler to Quesnel (GoldLeaf)
Today you will depart from Whistler and travel up the Pemberton Valley, as you glide beside gorgeous Anderson and Seton Lakes. Turning north and west, the landscape becomes more rugged. More wild. Sheer cliffs on one side, milky-green lakes on the other. You’ll emerge into the arid ranchland near Quesnel, Canada’s gold rush capital. The gold rush may be over, but there are still many treasures to be found in this historic region.
Day 8 - Rocky Mountaineer - Quesnel - Jasper (GoldLeaf)
After an overnight hotel stay in Quesnel, you’ll head north again. Wide-eyed, you’ll experience mountainous terrain, untouched lakes, and incredible waterfalls. You’ll gradually gain altitude and enter the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The awesome sight of Mount Robson, the range’s highest peak, will greet you as you wind your way to the alluring alpine town of Jasper. Every step of the way, your emotions will follow the extremes of the journey, from silent awe to uncontained elation. This route offers the best kind of drama—the nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat kind!
Featured accommodation
Jasper Inn & Suites by Sunrise
Enhance your experience
Forest Park Hotel
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Day 9 - Jasper Sightseeing
We have included a 5.5 - 6 hour tour for you this morning - Maligne Valley Sightseeing with Lake Cruise. This introduction to Jasper begins with a short tour of the town before heading across the Athabasca River to Maligne Lake. A century after Mary Schaeffer's remarkable adventure, come discover the world-renowned Maligne Lake for yourself! A stop at Maligne Canyon offers staggering views of the river thundering through a series of magnificent waterfalls in a gorge 10,000 years in the making. Farther up the valley, stop to solve the mystery of "disappearing" Medicine Lake. Next we'll carry on to the pinnacle of our tour, breathtaking Maligne Lake! Once there you can enjoy an interpretative boat cruise bound for Spirit Island, truly another of Canada's iconic images.
Featured accommodation
Jasper Inn & Suites by Sunrise
Enhance your experience
Forest Park Hotel
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Unmissable Experiences
Jasper Experiences
Day 10 - Icefield Parkway tour to Banff
Icefield Parkway Tour/Transfer from Jasper to Banff - this will be one of the main highlights of your trip! Duration: 10 hours* *Note: Not all of the regularly scheduled stops on this sightseeing tour are accessible during the Winter, so the length of this tour is shortened during this time.
Following the spine of the Canadian Rockies, view a never-ending procession of mammoth mountains, jagged snowy peaks, and over 100 glaciers. The entire day is spent in the majesty of Canada's two most famous National Parks, Banff and Jasper. Enroute, make a stop at Athabasca Falls located just outside of the Jasper Townsite. Among the most powerful and breathtaking falls in the Rocky Mountains, the Athabasca River thunders through a narrow gorge where the walls have been smoothed and potholed by the sheer force of the rushing water carrying sand and rock. Our next stop is the breathtaking Columbia Icefields and Athabasca Glacier where we will allow time to enjoy a Ice Explorer ride (admission included) on the Glacier & Glacier Skywalk (admission included). Next we continue to the Weeping Wall, Peyto Lake and the Crowfoot Glacier before joining the Trans Canada Highway near Lake Louise where a stop will be made to view the lake and famous Chateau, then continue on the Trans Canada Highway, passing fortress formations of Castle and Protection Mountains to arrive in to Banff late afternoon.
Highlights: A hearty picnic lunch is included and will be enjoyed at a secluded location along the Icefields Parkway.
Featured accommodation
Elk+ Avenue Hotel
Enhance your experience
Mount Royal Hotel Banff
The Fairmont Banff Springs
Unmissable Experiences
Glacier Skywalk
Day 11 - Discover Banff & Its Wildlife
This morning we have included the Discover Banff & its Wildlife Tour with Gondola ride. Build a connection to our World Heritage Site on our trademark sightseeing tour as you visit Banff's landmarks and historic places. Hear how the 11,000 year old human history of the Bow Valley changed when three railway workers rediscovered a hidden natural hotspring. Visit the abandoned mining town of Bankhead, a relic of Banff's industrial past. All the while learn about wildlife behavior, habitat, and their winter survival adaptations as you tour around the area. Your time will be spent enjoying the sights, taking photos, and participating in short walks to view points, on the many stops of the tour.
Featured accommodation
Elk+ Avenue Hotel
Enhance your experience
Mount Royal Hotel Banff
The Fairmont Banff Springs
Unmissable Experiences
Banff Gondola
Day 12 - Enjoy Banff
Spend today at your leisure in Banff. Ask one of our Canada Experts for some excursion recommendations.
Featured accommodation
Elk+ Avenue Hotel
Enhance your experience
Mount Royal Hotel Banff
The Fairmont Banff Springs
Unmissable Experiences
Banff Experiences
Day 13 - Banff - Calgary
This morning you will be transferred from Banff to Calgary. This afternoon you have access to Stampede Park and have reserved seating for tonights Chuckwagon Races & Grandstand show.
Featured accommodation
Alt Hotel Calgary East Village
Enhance your experience
Hotel Arts Calgary
Fairmont Palliser
Day 14 - Enjoy Calgary Stampde
You’re invited to attend the largest outdoor rodeo in the world!! Professional cowboys compete in a myriad of rodeo events, which includes bull riding, roping, chuckwagon racing, steer wrestling and barrel racing. Don your western duds, saddle up and join us for Stampede breakfasts galore, square dancing, parades, the fun of the midway, great exhibits, a spectacular Grandstand show, fireworks and of course, heaping helpings of Western hospitality. Today you have access to Stampede Park and have reserved seating at this afternoon's Rodeo event.
Featured accommodation
Alt Hotel Calgary East Village
Enhance your experience
Hotel Arts Calgary
Fairmont Palliser
Day 15 - Fly Calgary to UK
Morning and afternoon at leisure before your overnight flight to the UK.
Inn at Laurel Point, Victoria BC
The Inn at Laurel Point is located on a pretty peninsula jutting out into Victoria's Inner Harbour. Offering stunning views of the Inner Harbour, this hotel has an overall Japanese-influenced design and is only 4 blocks from the Royal BC Museum and Government Street shopping, accessible via a waterfront walkway.
Hotel Chateau Victoria
Discover Victoria at its finest through an authentic local experience in the heart of downtown. With deeply entrenched roots in the local community and a strong sense of environmental responsibility – the Chateau Victoria strives to share all that makes Victoria special to each and every guest.
Fairmont Empress, Victoria BC
The Fairmont Empress hotel sits majestically at the cornerstone of Victoria’s sparkling Inner Harbour and city centre of arts, entertainment and cultural attractions. This Vancouver Island resort is located in British Columbia’s capital city and features turn of the century architecture, classic beauty and an unrivalled location on the water.
Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Few hotels can rival the elegance, European charm and hospitality of The Sutton Place Hotel. One of Vancouver’s most beautiful boutique hotels, situated in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The spectacular setting allows guests to experience exceptional service and all the needed amenities within the cosmopolitan ambience of the city set against a majestic backdrop of mountains and sea.
Sheraton Wall Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, the Sheraton Wall Centre is a short walk from business and entertainment neighbourhoods, Robson Street shops and Yaletown restaurants.
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Vancouver
The Fairmont Waterfront luxury hotel showcases the best of Vancouver. Conveniently located, the hotel connects by covered walkway to the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, the cruise ship terminal at Canada Place, and the Sky train. Situated on scenic Burrard Inlet, it has a central to sightseeing and shopping in Vancouver.
Jasper Inn & Suites by Sunrise
Jasper Inn & Suites by Sunrise is located just 10 minutes from the heart of Jasper and surrounded by stunning views. Enjoying a quiet location away from the main street the Inn is still close to convenient destinations and minutes from Marmot Basin Ski Resort.
Forest Park Hotel
Offering cosy accommodations, eclectic dining, extensive resort style facilities, and a wide variety of exciting adventure and relaxation packages, The Forest Park Hotel is the hotel of choice when visiting the beautiful Jasper National Park. Located at the east end of the town's main street, this resort style property can accommodate all of your needs.
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Located on the shores of Beauvert Lake in the magnificent Canadian Rockies in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge resort invites you to experience the unique accommodations and Luxury Signature Cabins, sure to evoke memories of this Jasper Lodge that will last a lifetime.
Elk+ Avenue
Just a few steps from the quaint streets and ample restaurants, shopping and nightlife of downtown Banff, Elk + Avenue Hotel brings an upscale twist to the classic mountain escape.
Mount Royal Hotel Banff
A mountain lifestyle hotel in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. A magical retreat any season.
In the heart of the Canadian Rockies a very special place exists……the Mount Royal Hotel. Set amongst the majestic mountains in a protected landscape of Banff National Park lies the world-class resort town of Banff. In the centre of this breathtaking experience, the Mount Royal Hotel's heritage and charming accommodations will create a long lasting memory for you. Banff's ONLY downtown location with door to door ski resort shuttle service.
The Fairmont Banff Springs
The Fairmont Banff Springs hotel in Alberta, Canada is one of the world's leading luxury hotels set in its own extensive grounds. This resort, built in 1888, is styled after a Scottish Baronial castle and is a National Historic Site. Located in Banff National Park, the Banff Springs hotel boasts stunning views, exceptional regional cuisine and impeccable service offering an unforgettable retreat.
Alt Hotel Calgary East Village
The Alt Hotel calgary east Village is conveniently located in the Downtown Calgary of Calgary, within walking distance of many local tourist attractuions such as: The Calgary Telus Convention Centre, Calgary Zoo and Calgary Zoo Botanical Garden & Prehistoric Park.
Hotel Arts Calgary
The Hotel Arts is located in Calgary city centre with Calgary Zoo and various shops are within 1.9 miles and CORE Shopping Centre is 3 minutes’ drive away.
Fairmont Palliser, Calgary Alberta
Welcome to Canada's most dynamic city and Calgary's premier hotel. Centrally located in downtown Calgary, Fairmont Palliser is conveniently situated near the city's business and financial district and is within walking distance to the city's most exciting retail shopping, arts, culture and entertainment venues. Calgary's friendly spirit, coupled with the city's vibrant urban ambience makes for a metropolis of wonderful contrasts. Set in the heart of the city, Fairmont Palliser is a historical landmark offering distinctive accommodation in elegant surroundings.
Image & Video Gallery
Alternative My Canada Trips Holidays That May Interest You
Below you will find a small selection of 2024, 2025 My Canada Trips holidays that may interest you. Remember, we tailor-make each holiday to your exact needs, so please call us on 0800 021 7732 and let one of our Canada Holiday experts design the perfect trip for you
Calgary Stampede
Cowboys, Trains & Cruise - The Calgary Stampede
- 18 Nights
- Calgary
- Banff
- Jasper
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
Canada Fly Drive Holidays
Stampede & Alberta Self Drive
- 11 Nights
- Banff
- Jasper
- Emerald Lake
- Calgary
Calgary Stampede
Cowboys & Trains - The Calgary Stampede
- 13 Nights
- Calgary
- Banff
- Jasper
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
Canada Rail Holidays
Rainforest to Goldrush & Calgary Stampede
- 14 Nights
- Victoria
- Vancouver
- Whistler
- Quesnel
- Jasper
- Banff
- Calgary