Holiday Overview
Enjoy the best of Western Canada on this 10-day holiday!
Begin in the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver spending 2-nights exploring the best of the city including Gastown, Stanley Park and Granville Island. Continue your journey to the Canadian Rockies onboard VIA Rail’s ‘The Canadian’. On this scenic route enjoy the sights of the Rockies including Mount Robson the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Arriving in Jasper the next morning after a restful night sleep onboard the train. In Jasper we have including a Harley Davidson Motorcycle tour allowing you to see the best of Jasper. From the peaks of the Rockies to the emerald lakes you may even spot some wildlife!
After spending 2-nights in Jasper take the scenic route to the charming town of Banff. Travel along the Icefields Parkway stopping at the Columbia Icefields providing you with a once in a lifetime experience standing on a glacier! Enjoy 4-nights in Banff beginning with a 1930s vintage bus tour of the town before soaring 7,500ft on the Banff Gondola providing you the best views of the town. Enjoy a wildlife spotting tour where you can spot Elk, Big Horn Sheep, Moose and Bears!
This once in a lifetime holiday allows you to see the best of Western Canada!
Western Canada Highlights includes:
- Return Flights to UK
- 8 Night's Hotel Accommodation
- 1 Night Onboard VIA Rail 'The Canadian' Vancouver to Jasper
- Vancouver City Highlights Tour
- Jasper Motorcycle Tour
- Ice Explorer Ride & Glacier Skywalk
- Banff Open Top Touring
- Admission to Banff Gondola
- Mountain, Lakes & Waterfalls
Day 1 - UK to Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver transferring to your Vancouver Hotel, spending the rest of your day at leisure.
Featured accommodation
Sheraton Wall Centre
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Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 2 - Vancouver City Tour
Explore the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver on this city tour. Drive by some of Vancouvers most renowned sights including Gastown, English Bay and Robson Street. Making a stop at Stanley Park to view the Indigenous Peoples Totem Poles before driving over the Lions Gate Bridge. Stopping at Granville’s Island Farmers Market allowing you the opportunity to get some lunch.
In the afternoon explore Vancouver at your own pace. Why not enjoy Canada's Flyover Experience or visit Capilano Suspension Bridge ask our Canada Experts for more details on Vancouver Experiences available.
Featured accommodation
Sheraton Wall Centre
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Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Unmissable Experiences
Vancouver Experiences
Day 3 - Vancouver to Jasper Onbaord VIA Rail 'The Canadian'
Spend this morning at leisure in Vancouver before making your own way to the VIA Rail station for your overnight journey on the ‘Canadian’.
As you begin to leave the city of Vancouver behind you will journey through the Rocky Mountains. With scenic views you will be in awe of the picturesque scenery you will see from your window, keep a close lookout as you may be able to spot some wildlife.
In the evening enjoy dinner onboard the train.
Unmissable Experiences
Via Rail Private Cabin
Day 4 - Arrive in Jasper
In the morning enjoy breakfast onbaord the train. As you begin to get closer to Jasper you have the oppurtunity to spot the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies Mount Robson.
Once arrived in Jasper transfer to your Jasper hotel. Spending the rest of your day at leisure.
Featured accommodation
Chateau Jasper
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The Crimson Jasper
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Day 5 - Jasper Motorcycle Tour
Today we have included the Jasper Motorcycle Tour. Enjoy a 1 hour thrilling motorcycle tour in the Canadian Rockies on board a Harley Davidson. Your tour guide is your driver and he will show you and your companion to sights missed by motorcoach and car. Park along the highway or lonely back road to watch bears, mountain goats, elk and moose as they move through the forest. On the way back to the town hop back into the sidecar or switch to the seat behind the driver so you can salute other riders as they do the same mountain-lined trek.
Featured accommodation
Chateau Jasper
Enhance your experience
The Crimson Jasper
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Unmissable Experiences
Jasper Experiences
Day 6 - Scenic Route Jasper to Banff
Today take the scenic route from Jasper to Banff. Journey along The Icefields Parkway, Canada’s most scenic mountain roadway. This is the route to over one hundred visible glaciers, turquoise lakes, and rushing waterfalls. The highlight of this tour is the Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure on an Ice Explorer, for a “Once in a lifetime trip” on to the 1000-foot deep Athabasca Glacier. Following lunch (included). Experience Jasper National Park’s newest attraction, the Glacier Skywalk. Step out onto a glass-floored observation platform extending 30 metres out over the Sunwapta Valley for an unobstructed view of the surrounding glaciers. Take a stroll around Athabasca Falls before your late afternoon arrival into Jasper.
Highlights: Lake Louise, Icefields Parkway, Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Columbia Icefield, Athabasca Falls, Glacier Adventure and Skywalk admission and picnic lunch.
Glacier Skywalk admission weather dependent.
Arriving in Banff in the evening, spending the evening at leisure.
Featured accommodation
Elk+ Avenue Hotel
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The Moose Hotel and Suites Banff
The Rimrock Resort Hotel
Day 7 - Banff Open Top Touring & Gondola
Step back in time and board Banff Open Top Touring vintage style 1930s coach, viewing today’s highlights and yesterday’s stories. Along the route you will pass Fairmont Banff Springs, Surprise Corner, Mt Norquay Lookout, Tunnel Mountain and more!
In the afternoon make your own way to the Banff Gondola providing amazing views across Banff. From the top you will be able to see six mountain ranges, Bow Valley and the town of Banff. Only an 8-minute ride to the top of 7,500 feet mountain!
Featured accommodation
Elk+ Avenue Hotel
Enhance your experience
The Moose Hotel and Suites Banff
The Rimrock Resort Hotel
Unmissable Experiences
Banff Experiences
Day 8 - Mountain, Lakes & Waterfalls
Today we have included a tour of Banff National Parks best scenic spots. The Canadian Rockies feature soaring mountain summits, those iconic emerald lakes and breathtaking. This tour takes you to the most treasured spots in Banff and Yoho National Parks to explore the land and the stories it holds. Highlights of the tour includes Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake and Takakkaw Falls.
Spending your evening at leisure.
Featured accommodation
Elk+ Avenue Hotel
Enhance your experience
The Moose Hotel and Suites Banff
The Rimrock Resort Hotel
Day 9 - Explore Banff
A day at leisure to explore the charming town of Banff. Ask our Canada Experts what Banff Experiences we have available to enhance your Banff stay.
Featured accommodation
Elk+ Avenue Hotel
Enhance your experience
The Moose Hotel and Suites Banff
The Rimrock Resort Hotel
Unmissable Experiences
Banff Experiences
Day 10 - Banff - Calgary - UK
Join your transfer from Banff to Calgary Airport for your onward flight to the UK.
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.
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.
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.
Chateau Jasper
The Chateau Jasper is an exceptional hotel with an excellent variety of accommodations and facilities. Situated in Jasper, this eco-friendly hotel is close to Jasper Activity Centre, Jasper National Park, and Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives. Also nearby are Jasper Information Centre National Historic Site and Jasper Municipal Library. Athabasca Falls is 30 minutes' drive from the Chateau Jasper and the Miette Hot springs are 1 hour's drive away.
The Crimson Jasper
Just one block and an easy walk to the downtown shops and restaurants, the Crimson Jasper will offer a comfortable and relaxing vantage point to enjoy the splendor of Jasper.
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.
The Moose Hotel and Suites, Banff
The design of the Moose is Mountain elegance with warm, rich, natural materials. Located a 1 minute walk from the heart of downtown Banff, the Moose Hotel & Suites features 174 air conditioned guests rooms, with a combination of One and Two Bedroom Suites and hotel rooms.
The Rimrock Resort Hotel, Banff
The Rimrock Resort Hotel is a AAA/CAA Four Diamond Hotel located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies and Banff National Park. The Rimrock Resort Hotel offers exceptional views of the Canadian Rockies, fine dining, a luxury spa, along with special accommodation packages to suit your holiday needs. With unmatched style, decor and superb hospitality, the Rimrock Resort Hotel is a very special place to visit for a truly remarkable experience.
Image Gallery
Lake Louise
Banff Gondola
Vancouver Ariel
Grizzly Bear
The Canadian
Stanley Park, Vancouver
The Canadian
Jasper
Maligne Lake
Jasper Motorcycles
Columbia Icefield
Glacier Skywalk
View from Banff Gondola
Banff Avenue
Moraine Lake
Banff Open Top Touring
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