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VIA Rail Train in the Rockies

Let VIA Rail's deluxe Snow Train from Vancouver to Jasper pamper you with comfortable sleeping accommodations, delicious meals, and stunning views from the dome cars. Experience the beauty of winter and the romance of Fairmont's world famous hotels and resorts in Alberta. Stay at unbelievably magnificent hotels at unbeatable values.



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  • Guaranteed Departures
  • Six nights deluxe accommodations
  • Transfers to the VIA Rail station in Vancouver
  • One overnight aboard VIA Rail's Canadian in Sleeper Plus class including private bedroom accommodations between Vancouver and Jasper, meals while aboard the train in the dining car, and access to the dome cars and lounges.
  • Transfers from Jasper to Lake Louise, Lake Louise to Banff, and Banff to Calgary Airport
  • Maps and destination information
  • Hotel taxes and GST on applicable items
  • 1 Night - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
  • 2 Nights - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
  • 1 Night - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
  • 2 Nights - Fairmont Banff Springs

Day 1 - Arrive Vancouver
Welcome to Vancouver! Transfer on your own to your hotel. The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is one of Vancouver's most beautiful hotels. Their staff at this deluxe property will pamper you with delightful accommodations and exceptional service.
Overnight - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Day 2 - VIA Rail Vancouver to Jasper
You have all day to explore the city that hosted the world during the Winter 2010 games. This evening transfer by taxi (included) to the VIA Rail station. Departure time for the train is scheduled for 8:30 pm. Nothing shows you Canada like a trip on the train. Your bedroom is VIA Rail's "top of the line" accommodation. Your sitting room by day converts to upper and lower berths at night. Once aboard the train, the staff will see that you are settled into your room. As a Sleeper Plus passenger, your meals are included along with access to the lounges and domes for spectacular viewing.
Overnight - Aboard VIA Rail

Day 3 - Enroute to Jasper
You will awake this morning to the beauty of the Canadian Rockies, as you continue your rail journey to Jasper. Breakfast and lunch will be served prior to your afternoon arrival into Jasper. The staff of the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge will meet you at the train station and transfer you to the Lodge. The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is wilderness luxury at its finest.
Overnight - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Day 4 - Jasper at Leisure
You are at leisure to enjoy the Fairmont Park Lodge, or venture out and skate on Lac Beauvert, cross country ski, go dog sledding, or see rivers frozen in time should you choose a guided tour of Maligne Canyon. One of the most awe-inspiring sights of winter is the frozen beauty of waterfalls such as Angel Falls and Queen of Maligne Canyon; winter turns their cascades into delicate sculptures beyond any human artisan's skill.
Overnight - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Day 5 - Jasper to Lake Louise
The drive from Jasper to Lake Louise offers a winter landscaped, hushed and remote. Suddenly, surrounded by snow-laden trees, is the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, a shimmering winter palace. The beauty of the frozen lake and the Victoria Glacier on the opposite side of the lake are dramatic. Every year the Chateau builds an ice castle on the lake once it has frozen over. Here is a little known fact: the ice is imported from British Columbia! Check with the front desk for horse-drawn sleigh rides along the lake.
Overnight - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Day 6 - Lake Louise to Banff
It is a short ride from Lake Louise to Banff. After passing through the town of Banff you arrive at the "Castle of the Rockies", the Fairmont Banff Springs. When you arrive you will quickly see that it is a village within a hotel. If you are a spa lover, you will realize that the Banff Springs Spa is in a class by itself.
Overnight - Fairmont Banff Springs

Day 7 - Banff at Leisure
There is plenty to do in Banff! The town is filled with delightful shops, boutiques, and restaurants to satisfy every taste and budget. The natural Hot Springs is up the road should you desire a relaxing time in the mineral water that has made Banff a popular destination for years.
Overnight - Fairmont Banff Springs

Day 8 - Banff/Calgary/Home
It's time to bid farewell to the beautiful Canadian Rockies, with a promise to return for a totally different experience during a different season. Transportation from Banff to the Calgary Airport has been arranged.

Downtown Vancouver in Winter    Stanley Park, Vancouver

VIA Rail Canadian Train in Winter    Lake Louise Winter Scenery

The Fairmont Banff in Winter    The Victoria Glacier

From Vancouver: Package starts on a Monday, Thursday, or Saturday

Dates Double Single
November 7 - December 21, 2011* $1,759 $2,499
January 2 - 23, 2012 & March 27 - April 28, 2012 $1,889 $2,599
January 26 - March 25, 2012 $1,999 $2,999

Call 877-929-7245 today to book Winter in the Rockies.
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