Holiday Overview
Travel back in time to the days of classic rail travel aboard VIA Rail’s ‘Canadian’. This famous journey to the majestic Rockies include stops in Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff and is filled with plenty of fun winter activities. Make this epic experience even richer with an extended stay in Whistler and/or Banff to try your hand at skiing or snowboarding.
** Option to upgrade to Fairmont Hotels throughout **
Rockies Snow Train includes:
- 8 nights hotel accommodation
- Vancouver Delights Tour (inc Lookout & Capilano Suspension Bridge)
- 1 night sleeping accommodation, 1 breakfast and 1 dinner (Departing Vancouver) or 1 breakfast, 1 brunch and 1 dinner (Departing Calgary) onboard VIA Rail
- Transfer between rail depot and hotel in Jasper
- Jasper Excursion - choice of Maligne Canyon Ice Walk or Discover Jasper & its Wildlife. Alternatively you can upgrade to Dog Sledding
- Scheduled express coach between: Jasper - Lake Louise, Lake Louise - Banff and Banff - Calgary
- Sleigh ride at Lake Louise
- Banff excursion - choice of Discover Banff & its Wildlife Tour or Snowshoeing at Paint Pots Tour or Johnson Canyon Icewalk
- National Park fees
Day 1 - Fly UK to Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver and make your own way to your downtown hotel.
Featured accommodation
The Listel Hotel Vancouver
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Coast Coal Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 2 - Sightseeing Vancouver
We have included the 7 hour Vancouver Delights Tour for you today, this starts at 10am.
Explore both downtown Vancouver and its neighbouring North Shore all in one day. This tour features all the most popular city sites including the Vancouver Lookout, Stanley Park and Granville Island*, combines with a visit to the North Shore to explore Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, and the Capilano Salmon Hatchery.
This tour is conducted on a comfortable mini-coach seating up to 30 passengers and offering exceptional visibility. Coaches are detailed after every tour and are outfitted with heating & air-conditioning for your comfort. Live tour commentary is conducted in English.
Suggested Clothing: Comfortable clothing for the day including a warm shirt or outer layer. Walking shoes recommended.
Drop offs are available at Vancouver and Richmond hotels, YVR airport, or the VIA Rail station.
Included: Admissions to Vancouver Lookout and Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
*Please note: on the rare occation when Granville Island is closed, an alternate location will be provided.
Featured accommodation
The Listel Hotel Vancouver
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Coast Coal Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 3 - Explore Vancouver
Continue to explore Vancouver or add on the Whistler and the Shannon Falls tour or even book a popular foodie tasting tour of Gastown or nearby Granville Island. Ask one of our Canada Experts for more details and recommendations.
Featured accommodation
The Listel Hotel Vancouver
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Coast Coal Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 4 - Vancouver to Jasper (Rail)
This afternoon, check in at Pacific Central Station and board VIA Rail’s ‘Canadian’ for the famous train journey to the majestic Canadian Rockies. Travel back in time to the days of classic rail travel. The original stainless steel ‘streamliner’ railcars (made famous by the ‘Canadian’ in the 1950s) are totally refurbished with air conditioning, a café car, lounge car, and access for all on board to the dome car. (dinner included today on board VIA Rail) Overnight on board VIA Rail
Day 5 - Arrive Jasper
Rise to the snowy peaks of the Canadian Rockies today as you arrive in Jasper and transfer to your hotel. The day is free to explore this unique alpine community. (breakfast included today onboard VIA Rail) (Breakfast included today onboard Via Rail)
Featured accommodation
Forest Park Hotel
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Lobstick Lodge
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Day 6 - Jasper Excursion
Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursions :
Option 1. Maligne Canyon Ice Walk Experience the wonders of Maligne Canyon from the ground up! The canyon has withstood 10,000 years of erosion and has created a 50 metre gorge.
Option 2. Discover Jasper & its Wildlife Tour Travel through the Athabasca Valley to some of the park’s most beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountain scenery to seek out all the park’s most iconic creatures.
Option 3. Upgrade Option: Dog Sledding Tour Travel by dog sled along 22 km (13 mi) of pristine winter scenery in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy lunch cooked over an open campfire, hot apple cider, and homemade treats.
Featured accommodation
Forest Park Hotel
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Lobstick Lodge
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Day 7 - Jasper to Lake Louise (Evening Sleigh Ride)
Travel southward along the Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise. This spectacular drive through glacier country features massive snow covered mountains, frozen waterfalls and broad-reaching valleys. Included this evening is a wonderful 40 minute sleigh ride that takes place beside the lake. Please note: Sleigh ride normally operates Mid December - Mid April
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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
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Lake Louise Inn
Day 8 - Lake Louise to Banff
Depart Lake Louise mid-morning for a short drive to Banff via the scenic Bow Valley.
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Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
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Brewsters Mountain Lodge, Banff
The Fairmont Banff Springs
Day 9 - Banff Excursion
Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursions :
Option 1. Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour Keep your eyes peeled for deer, elk, and bighorn sheep on this morning tour of Banff. Scenic highlightsinclude Fairmont Banff Springs, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner Lookout, the Hoodoos Viewpoint & Lake Minnewanka.
Option 2. Snowshoeing at Paint Pots Afternoon snowshoe tour on an easy trail winding through a forest of pine trees to the Paint Pots with its ochre colors mineral pools.
Option 3. Johnston Canyon Icewalk This morning Johnston Canyon Icewalk tour is an unforgettable experience that will introduce you to stunning frozen waterfalls and amazing views within the canyon.
Featured accommodation
Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
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Brewsters Mountain Lodge, Banff
The Fairmont Banff Springs
Day 10 - Banff to Calgary
This morning is free to explore Banff, before your scheduled coach to Calgary departs midday. Following the Trans Canada Highway, depart the Rocky Mountains to the Great Central Plains that roll to the east for 2000 kilometres and extend as far south as Mexico. This is ‘cattle ranching country’ and the breadbasket of Canada.
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.
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.
Lobstick Lodge
The Lobstick Lodge in Jasper is an ideal setting for your next family, group, or individual holiday adventure. Located near the slopes, this Jasper hotel is minutes from Jasper Activity Centre and close to winter activities such as cross-country skiing and ice skating. Also nearby are Jasper National Park and Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives.
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.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
The iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise located in Alberta's Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and surrounded by soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier and a glistening emerald lake.
Lake Louise Inn
Nestled in a picturesque wilderness setting in the heart of Banff National Park, Lake Louise Inn is the ideal resort hotel from which to enjoy world-class outdoor adventure, hearty mountain dining and unforgettable views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The village of Lake Louise is a five-minute walk from the Inn, offering a range of shops and services, including a local grocery store, bakery and deli, liquor store and post office. You will also find unique west coast Native art, pottery and Canadian handcrafted goods at the specialty gift shops.
Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
Located in Banff National Park, the Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa offers a mountain lodge hotel featuring luxurious spa services and facilities as well as comfortable accommodation, all in one outstanding location. This ideal holiday spot is located on Banff Avenue, the main street in the town of Banff. Surrounded by mountains, there are plenty of activities to keep you busy. Take advantage of the complimentary passes for the Banff transit, which offers service to various attractions.
Brewsters Mountain Lodge Banff
Brewster's Mountain Lodge is one of Banff's premier hotels providing warm, mountain comfort and located downtown Banff close to dining, pubs and shops.
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.
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