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About This Tour:
Winter in Western Canada
Discover winter in western Canada on this 9-day rail vacation to Vancouver, Jasper and Edmonton.
Tour Description
Your journey begins in the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver, where you have 2 days to enjoy the city, explore its neighborhoods and outlying attractions, dine at some amazing restaurants, and perhaps do a little shopping. Then, board VIA Rail's Canadian for a classic overnight train journey. Settle into your onboard accommodations and watch the city fade away as we travel east into the Canadian Rockies.
You're scheduled to arrive in Jasper in the morning, where you will be transferred into a delightfully wooded setting for a relaxing 3-night stay. Keep an eye out for wildlife as you explore the area. A highlight of your visit is an excursion to Maligne Canyon for a guided Icewalk into the canyon, meandering down to the frozen river bed. From this vantage point, look up to see waterfalls frozen in midstream! Your vacation continues with a train journey from Jasper to Alberta's capital, Edmonton, where culture, cuisine, and couture await you.
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Highlights and Inclusions
- Rail transportation aboard VIA Rail's Canadian (1 night on train)
- Hotel accommodations for 7 nights
- Meals on board the train
- Sightseeing in Vancouver and Jasper
Itinerary
Day 1 - Welcome to Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver and transfer on your own to your centrally-located downtown hotel. After checking in and freshening up, take the remainder of the day to get acquainted with this coastal metropolis. Overnight Vancouver.
Day 2 - Explore Vancouver
Discover the many sides of Vancouver on a hop on/hop off trolley tour to the city's most popular attractions and landmarks including Stanley Park with its many totems, the Vancouver Aquarium, English Bay Beach, the urban oasis of Granville Island, Chinatown, the Robson Street shopping district, Gastown, and more! You also have access to Lookout Tower, offering a 360-degree aerial view of the city from atop Harbour Centre. Overnight Vancouver.
Day 3 - VIA Rail to Jasper
After a leisurely breakfast on your own this morning, transfer (included) to the VIA Rail station and board the Canadian for your overnight rail journey east to Jasper National Park. Overnight train.
Day 4 - En Route to Jasper
Wake this morning to beautiful mountain terrain as you arrive in Jasper. Transfer to your hotel, ideally located in the heart of Jasper National Park along Lac Beauvert, with the remainder of the day at your leisure. Overnight Jasper.
Day 5 - Maligne Canyon Icewalk
Today's excursion takes you to Maligne Canyon, where you will meander through the frozen canyon to the icy riverbed and the waterfalls frozen in midstream above you. It is a beautiful sight to behold! Overnight Jasper.
Day 6 - Jasper at Leisure
Today brings a full day to explore Jasper National Park. Perhaps you'll ride aboard the Jasper Tramway or enjoy an outdoor adventure on your resort's grounds. There's an abundance of winter activities to partake in including ice skating, cross-country skiing, and mountain sports like downhill skiing and snowboarding. Overnight Jasper.
Day 7 - Train to Edmonton
The better part of the day is yours to enjoy Jasper. Sleep in, explore the town or treat yourself to a day at the spa. Late this afternoon, make your way to the train station for your 5:30 pm train to Edmonton. Spend your evening relaxing aboard the train as VIA Rail's Canadian transports you to Edmonton, scheduled to arrive at 11:00 pm. Your hotel during your stay in Alberta's capital city is a short ride from the train station. Overnight Edmonton.
Day 8 - Edmonton at Leisure
The day is yours to explore Edmonton at leisure. There is no sales tax in Alberta, making the city's shops and malls the perfect places to collect some souvenirs from your winter vacation in Western Canada! Shop and dine along the must-visit Whyte Ave. Embark on a winter Segway tour to acquaint yourself with the city, or perhaps snowshoe along the river valley. Visit the Royal Alberta Museum or admire the works within the Art Museum. Overnight Edmonton.
Day 9 - Edmonton
Your winter escape comes to an end today.
Rail Your Way
Add more flexibility to your rail vacation by choosing when and where to begin and end your vacation. Whether you want to go east to west, west to east, north to south, south to north, start at the beginning, travel the reverse itinerary or begin in the middle, Rail Your Way allows you to tailor make your rail vacation so you can have the experience you want.
Look for the Rail Your Way icon to identify those vacations that offer customized rail connections or joining points. Ask your rail specialist how you can have Rail Your Way!
Train and Hotel Accommodations
Accommodations
Hotels include the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Fairmont Hotel MacDonald. VIA Rail accommodations between Vancouver and Jasper are in Sleeper Plus class in a private cabin. Meals are included aboard the train along with exclusive access to lounges and observation cars. VIA Rail accommodations between Jasper and Edmonton are in coach class.
Hotel accommodations are based on availability; substitutes will be of similar quality and amenities.
Testimonials
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What a treat! Such a nice variety of accommodations. We found the amount of 'on your own' time to be excellent. It allowed us to further explore or rest up depending on our needs. We will definitely be doing this again.
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Cabins purchased on VIA rail for a single traveler are Cabins for 1. For upgrade options, ask your rail specialist for details. Taxes are not included for the rail portions and are subject to change.