Canadian Rockies by Rail

Arrive in the coastal city of Vancouver today and check-in to your hotel. Located in the heart of the city, you're centrally located to many of Vancouver's attractions, shops, and restaurants. Spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. You have the option to add a multisensory experience with the Flyover Canada Admission or admission to the Capilano Suspension Bridge and park.

There is so much to see and do in this iconic city. Speak to your rail specialist about adding additional nights and sightseeing experiences in Vancouver. Some highlights include a city or food tours, a day trip out to Victoria, or whale watching. Overnight Vancouver.

Spend the day exploring Vancouver before you transfer on your own from your hotel to Vancouver's Pacific Central station this afternoon. Settle in to your Sleeper Plus accommodations on VIA Rail's Canadian, and prepare for your trip to the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Overnight train. 

• Dinner

As you awake this morning, you are met with awe-inspiring views of the Canadian Rockies. Spend time enjoying panoramic views from the observation dome of the Skyline Car, or admire the passing scenery from one of the salons in the Park Car. Arrive in Jasper and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the town on your own. Jasper is full of things to see and do! You have the option to take in panoramic views of Jasper by adding admission to the Jasper Skytrain with shuttle. Overnight Jasper.

• Breakfast

Today enjoy a scenic transfer by coach to Lake Louise. Your transfer doubles as a sightseeing excursion, as you'll pass some of the most stunning vistas during the ride. Travel along the Icefield Parkway and stop at the Columbia Icefield, where you'll venture by Ice Explorer onto the impressive Athabasca Glacier. After your excursion, continue the beautiful drive by coach to pristine Lake Louise. This area outside of Banff is picture-perfect; majestic mountains surround the eponymous lake and famous Chateau. Take time before dinner to snap pictures and get acquainted with the area. Overnight Lake Louise.

• Lunch

Take an included scenic transfer to Banff that allows for a leisurely start to your day. Upon arrival begin to explore the town, stopping in some of the shops or enjoying some regional cuisine at a local restaurant. Top off your day with an optional visit to the Banff Hot Springs offering panoramic views of the scenic mountain ranges or an evening wildlife safari. Overnight Banff.

Get a taste of the sites and history that make Banff such an impressive destination during this morning's guided tour. Join a vintage-inspired drop-top vehicle in cruising through the mountain town, passing attractions like Surprise Corner, Tunnel Mountain, Mount Norquay Viewpoint, and more during the 90-minute outing. If you would like a more in-depth look at Banff, you can instead upgrade to a seven-hour Explore Banff Tour featuring a ride on the Banff Gondola and a lake cruise (lake cruise begins operating May 17). After your activity, you have the rest of the day at leisure. Explore more on your own or add an optional additional excursion, such as to Banff Upper Hot Springs or an Evening Wildlife Safari. Overnight Banff.

*Please note the open top touring doesn't begin until May 18th. The earlier departures will include a 3-hour Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour that includes Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, Tunnel Mountain Drive, and Bow River Valley. These departures can also upgrade to the 7 hour Explore Banff tour. 

Your journey through the Canadian Rockies ends today with your transfer to the Calgary Airport for your flight home. Flights must be scheduled for after 1:00 PM. Or, if you are not ready for your Rockies adventure to end, opt to add additional nights in Banff or Calgary to explore this western town.