This 16-day excursion take you on a 6400 km (4000 miles) tour across the world's second largest country, Canada. The rail journey allows you to explore the scenery and culture which have made Canada fameous. You'll see Vancouver on the Pacific Coast, Halifax on the Atlantic Coast, and many points in between.

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 Highlights

• 2 days onboard the spectacular Rocky Mountaineer® in your choice of RedLeaf Service or GoldLeaf Service.
• 12 nights hotel accommodation
• 1 night cabin accommodation onboard VIA Rail between Halifax and Montreal
• 3 nights cabin accommodation onboard VIA Rail between Toronto and Jasper
• Guided Tram Tour of Montreal
• VIA Rail from Montreal to Toronto in Business Class
• Niagara Falls Tour
• VIA Rail from Toronto to Jasper
• Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer, Jasper to Lake Louise
• Guided lakeshore stroll at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
• Yoho Park Tour, Lake Louise to Banff
• Banff Tour, including Banff Gondola
• Summit Helicopter Flightseeing
• Rail station transfers in Toronto, Jasper, Banff, Kamloops and Vancouver
• Luggage handling (except in Halifax, Montreal, Toronto and onboard VIA Rail)
• National Parks Pass
• Exclusive Attractions Pass
• 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 3 dinners

 Train Information

• Rocky Mountaineer® Video
• Photo Gallery
• Onboard Experience

Eastbound Vancouver to Halifax

Day 1 Vancouver Arrival
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Admission to the Vancouver Observation Deck at Harbour Centre with spectacular views of the city, mountains and ocean is included. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 2 Vancouver to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. On today’s journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser River valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade mountains, to the desert-like environment of the interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake and into Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. (B, L)

Day 3 Kamloops to Banff
Your journey continues eastwards to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will see a spectacular array of scenery as you travel across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Today’s highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and, of course, the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends in the resort town of Banff this evening. Overnight in Banff. (B, L)

Day 4 Sightseeing in Banff
Today enjoy a five-hour tour to explore the many places of interest in Banff by motorcoach, including Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Free time for lunch in Banff will be provided before continuing on to Kananaskis for the highlight of today’s journey, a 15-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Canadian Rockies. Treasure the unique vantage point offered by flight, high amongst the majestic mountainous peaks. Your tour ends on return to Banff early this evening. Overnight in Banff.

Day 5 Banff to Lake Louise
A half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. The tour ends in Lake Louise, where you will be treated to a one-hour guided lakeshore stroll. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy this magnificent location. Overnight in Lake Louise at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Please note: While arrival at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will be approximately 1:00 p.m., scheduled check-in time is not until 4:00 p.m. In the event that your room is not ready, your luggage will be stored and you are free to enjoy the amenities of the hotel.

Day 6 Lake Louise to Jasper
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff and Jasper national parks via the Icefields Parkway. Among the highlights are Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Falls. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Arrive in Jasper late this afternoon. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 7 VIA Rail Jasper to Toronto Day 1
This evening, begin your four-day VIA Rail journey across the Prairie provinces and northern Ontario. Overnight on VIA Rail. (D)

Day 8 VIA Rail Jasper to Toronto Day 2
Continue your rail journey across Canada to Toronto. Overnight on VIA Rail. (B, L, D)

Day 9 VIA Rail Jasper to Toronto Day 3
Continue your rail journey across Canada to Toronto. Overnight on VIA Rail. (B, L, D)

Day 10 VIA Rail Toronto Arrival
Arrive in Toronto on VIA Rail this afternoon. Overnight in Toronto. (B)

Day 11 Niagara Falls Tour
A full-day motorcoach tour to Niagara Falls. Also, a cruise on the Maid of the Mist to the base of Horseshoe Falls.

Day 12 VIA Rail Toronto to Montreal
Travel by VIA Rail in VIA 1 Class from Toronto to Montreal. Overnight in Montreal.

Day 13 Montreal Sightseeing
Enjoy a half-day guided tram tour of Montreal today. Scheduled stops include Old Montreal, Notre-Dame Basilica, Olympic Park, Mount Royal and McGill University. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore this vibrant city on your own. Overnight in Montreal.

Day 14 VIA Rail Montreal to Halifax
Spend the day sightseeing independently in Montreal before taking the overnight VIA Rail train to Halifax. Dinner is served onboard. Overnight on VIA Rail. (D)

Day 15 VIA Rail Halifax Arrival
Enjoy the scenic Nova Scotia and New Brunswick landscapes before arriving in Halifax this afternoon. Meals are served onboard. Spend the rest of the day exploring this eastern seaboard city. Overnight in Halifax. (B, L)

Day 16 Halifax Departure
Your vacation ends with check-out from your Halifax hotel.

Westbound Halifax to Vancouver - 16 Nights/17 Days

Day 1 Halifax Arrival
Arrive in Halifax and spend the rest of the day exploring this eastern seaboard city. Overnight in Halifax.

Day 2 VIA Rail Halifax to Montreal
This morning you are free to explore more of Halifax on your own before departing on VIA Rail this afternoon. Enjoy the landscapes of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick as you travel on your overnight journey to Montreal, Quebec. Meals are served onboard. Overnight on VIA Rail. (L, D)

Day 3 Montreal Arrival
After breakfast onboard, arrive in Montreal early this morning and spend the rest of the day sightseeing independently. Overnight in Montreal. (B)

Day 4 Montreal Sightseeing
Enjoy a half-day guided tram tour of Montreal today. Scheduled stops include Old Montreal, Notre-Dame Basilica, Olympic Park, Mount Royal and McGill University. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore this vibrant city on your own. Overnight in Montreal.

Day 5 VIA Rail Montreal to Toronto
Today you will travel by VIA Rail in VIA 1 Class from Montreal to Toronto. Overnight in Toronto.

Day 6 Niagara Falls Tour
Enjoy a full-day motorcoach tour to Niagara Falls, one of the great natural wonders of the world. Included is a cruise on the Maid of the Mist to the base of Horseshoe Falls. Return to Toronto early this evening. Overnight in Toronto.

Imax Theatre or Journey Behind the Falls is substituted when Maid of the Mist is not operating.

Day 7 VIA Rail to Jasper
This evening begin your four-day VIA Rail journey across northern Ontario and the Prairie provinces. Overnight on VIA Rail.

Day 8 VIA Rail to Jasper
Continue your rail journey across Canada to Jasper. Overnight on VIA Rail. (B, L, D)

Day 9 VIA Rail to Jasper
Continue your rail journey across Canada to Jasper. Overnight on VIA Rail. (B, L, D)

Day 10 Jasper Arrival
Arrive in Jasper on VIA Rail this afternoon. Overnight in Jasper. (B, L)

Day 11 Jasper to Lake Louise
Travel to Lake Louise via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefield. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Your driver/guide will explain how glaciers are formed and point out some interesting geological features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving in Lake Louise this afternoon. While in Lake Louise you will be treated to a one-hour guided lakeshore stroll. Overnight in Lake Louise at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Day 12 Lake Louise
Enjoy a free day in Lake Louise. Local activities include canoeing, hiking in the mountains or simply relaxing and taking in the magnificent views. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.



Day 13 Lake Louise to Banff
This morning you will be treated to a one-hour guided lakeshore stroll. After lunch, a half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Banff. Overnight in Banff.

Day 14 Banff Sightseeing with Summit Helicopter
This morning travel to Kananaskis for a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. After your helicopter ride you will explore Banff on a sightseeing tour. Highlights include visits to Bow Falls, the Banff Gondola (admission included), Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Banff.

A price reduction of $119 will apply for the Summit Helicopter Tour in the event of inclement weather or if a guest chooses not to fly.

Day 15 Banff to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Kamloops. Highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, the Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. Overnight in Kamloops. (B, L)

Day 16 Kamloops to Vancouver
Your journey continues west towards the coastal city of Vancouver. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Overnight in Vancouver. (B, L)

Day 17 Vancouver
Your Coast to Coast by Rail vacation ends with check-out from your Vancouver hotel.

From Vancouver (Eastbound):		From Halifax (Westbound):
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Departures
11 Apr-28 Apr	$4,499	$5,559	$5,999
29 Apr–23 May	$4,999	$6,629	$7,399
24 May–29 Sep	$6,199	$7,999	$8,879
30 Sep–4 Oct	$5,889	$7,449	$8,269