Best Holiday Season Rail Vacations
Dec 08, 2020 · By Vacations By Rail
Discover the top destinations for holiday rail vacations, learn about special events make the holiday rail trips special, and explore festive itineraries.
Read more2021 Tour code: PP-WTRE-21
About the tour
From the grand architecture and fast pace of Vancouver to the peace and quiet of Lake Louise, there is something for everyone on this journey through Canada's western provinces. Begin the tour with a night in Vancouver, before boarding your VIA Rail train for an overnight journey through the mountains en route to Jasper. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife, as you enjoy the sights from the train's lounges. Upon arrival in Jasper, let the traditional activities of the region guide your time, or enjoy a guided tour of this true winter wonderland.
A motorcoach takes us through the rest of the countryside, with overnights in Lake Louise and Banff - towns that offer their own magical touches. Take in the ice castle of Lake Louise, the Hot Springs in Banff and all the gorgeous, rugged scenery between our stops. As the motorcoach transfers us to Calgary, our time in the beautiful Canadian Rockies comes to a close.
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Itinerary
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 charming accommodations and exceptional service. Overnight Vancouver.
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4.6 / 5 · 30 reviews
PATRICIA
Submitted 06 Dec 2019
Train trip was interesting-food was very good. Hotels were lovely. It was very cold but the recent snowfall made the scenery seem like winter wonderland. I would recommend it to friends
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MSTXMEL
Submitted 17 Apr 2019
This was by far the easiest vacation to plan and one of the best we've ever been on. Suzanne, our trip adviser, was FANTASTIC! She was always pleasant and helpful. I have already recommended this group to several family members and two will be calling to schedule the same trip soon.
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Sandra
Submitted 19 Feb 2019
Beautiful in the winter! Fairmont were very nice; good food! Lovely in the mountains with snow
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Janice S., Birmingham, AL
Submitted 17 Dec 2018
It was a wonderful experience. It was fun spending the night in a train cabin. During the day, I got to spend almost the whole time in the park car (with the dome). People I met were happy and gregarious. Views were indescribable, something one must experience. I highly recommend traveling at this time of year. Train personnel were superb.
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Mark D, Dexter, MI
Submitted 10 Dec 2018
The scenery was wonderful the entire trip and the vintage sleeper cars an enjoyable experience. We had great fun laughing about the teamwork involved to move about the sleeper. The train was not crowded at all and the winter proved to be a terrific time to visit Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff.
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Kathue B, McHenry, IL
Submitted 13 Nov 2018
We had a wonderful and amazing trip!
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