Canadian Rockies Rail Vacations

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Unforgettable Canadian Rockies Train Tours

With 25 years of local insight, our team is here to craft your dream Canadian Rockies train tour! Enjoy cozy accommodation, glass-domed viewing cars and gourmet meals created by an actual chef in the onboard kitchen while carving through mountainous terrain, along rushing rivers and within the very best of Canada’s landscapes. Whether aboard the iconic Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Banff or Jasper or VIA Rail with overnight accommodations, allow yourself to roll along at a leisurely pace, sinking into the rhythm of relaxation. Get in touch to experience rail travel at its best. Our experts will ensure every detail is taken care of on your unforgettable journey.

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Best Way to See The Canadian Rockies

Whether seeking soft adventure or pure relaxation, our Canadian team is here to craft your ideal vacation, leaving you breathless, refreshed, and rekindled.

Explore Jasper in Style on a Harley Davidson Motorcycle Tour

Experience the crisp alpine air in your face while enjoying sidecar tours, a fantastic way to explore Jasper on iconic Harley Davidson motorcycles, guided by skilled riders.

Discover the Majestic Glacial Waters of Maligne Lake

Cruise the crystal-clear waters of Maligne Lake and immerse yourself in awe-inspiring natural beauty, surrounded by towering peaks and pristine wilderness.

Your Opportunity to Step on Millennium Old Glaciers

Prepare for an exhilarating journey on the Athabasca Glacier aboard the Ice Explorer. Walk on the glacier, feel the ice, and even drink some of its pure, melted water.

Take To The Skies for an Epic Rocky Mountain Adventure

To get off your feet and see it all from above, we highly recommend booking a Heli tour. See gorgeous scenery like ancient glaciers, deep crevasses, and cascading waterfalls.

Paddling Paradise on the Turquoise Waters of Lake Louise

Immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of Lake Louise. Glide through turquoise waters, encircled by towering peaks, and create unforgettable memories.

Soar to Scenic Splendor with the Banff Gondola

Maximize views of Banff National Park with minimal exertion on a round-trip gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. There is plenty to do at the top!

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All Time Favourites

FROM CAD $8,733

per person

Calgary Stampede Train through the Canadian Rockies

FROM CAD $7,866

per person

Canadian Rockies to Toronto by Train with Rocky Mountaineer and Via Rail

FROM CAD $6,737

per person

Canadian Rockies Rail Vacation Circle Tour | VIA Rail | Rocky Mountaineer

FROM CAD $4,785

per person

First Passage to the West on the Rocky Mountaineer Train

FROM CAD $13,495

per person

Grand Canadian Rail Journey | Vancouver to Halifax

FROM CAD $12,077

per person

Grizzly Bears & the Canadian Rockies Rail Vacation

FROM CAD $6,071

per person

Jewels of the Canadian Rockies by Rail | Rocky Mountaineer

FROM CAD $14,510

per person

Sonora Resort | Canadian Rockies Rail Vacation Combo

FROM CAD $9,190

per person

Vancouver to Toronto Rail Journey | Rocky Mountaineer and VIA Rail

FROM CAD $6,381

per person

Western Canada Highlights Train Tour | Rocky Mountaineer Train

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What Our Fellow Travelers Have to Say

I would highly recommend Canada by Design and would certainly use them again when going to another area they service.

Jennifer organized a trip for myself, my husband, my daughter and her 4 children to Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper. The transportation, accommodations, and tours were superb. We had a little rocky start on arrival with transportation to Calgary hotel but Jennifer went out of her way to take care of it immediately. I cannot say enough about the service we received. Everything else ran very smoothly and we thoroughly enjoyed our time spent there.

Joyce -

New Jersey, United States

We saw spectacular sights, met warm and friendly people, saw the Northern Lights, and made a lifetime of memories.

We want to thank you for the wonderful job you did in setting everything up, and also for your courteous assistance and recommendations along the way.

Nick

Florida, United States

It was a very memorable trip and I highly recommend to all.

I took the 'ALPINE CANADIAN' tour from Vancouver to Calgary, departing on August 1, 2017 to celebrate my 75th Birthday. The weather was gorgeous. Some smoke from fires while on the train in BC but nothing to bother. The train was wonderful. Sleeping compartment small but very adequate. Bed extremely comfortable but covered the private 'potty' when it pulled down. Even though I have to get up several times a night it was no problem as there is a public restroom down the hall. It was very large and great to dress and do makeup in the morning. Food was excellent and nice variety of choices. Everyone was extremely accommodating. The bus tours by 'SUN DOG TOURS' is amazing. The tour bus has plush leather seats that recline to almost a bed. It only holds 30 people and there were only 11 on our trip. It stops many times to let us off and take pictures. One of the highlights that many people would not see if they drive themselves is the 'Athabasca Falls'. It is not visible from the highway so you would really have to watch for signs or miss it. It was only a block from the highway. The driver was excellent and provided a lot of information. The highway was #93 also called the 'ICE FIELDS PARKWAY'. The driver said it is the 7th in the world known for its beautiful scenery. I believe it. The Glacier ride was fun, cool, and a little slippery, but I would not miss it. The Sky Walk was very exciting, but made me a little dizzy if I looked down while walking. No problem, just look ahead. Ha ha. We walked from our Hotel to the 'CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE' hotel and had dinner overlooking the Lake. Beautiful. The full day in Banff was fun and relaxing. We saw one Elk on the wildlife tour plus the beautiful 'BANFF SPRINGS HOTEL'. (The locals call it 'The Springs'). We ate at 'St. James's Gate Pub' on main street in Banff. It is a pub from Ireland they dis-assembled and brought to Banff and re-assembled. The Yorkshire Pudding appetizer was to die for.

Cherie

Arizona, United States

I don't know how I will ever thank you all at Canada by Design for everything you did for us and making a trip of a life time surpass our wildest expectations!

We LOVED Canada and look forward to coming back and doing the same route in the spring or autumn. In fact we would even consider doing it again in winter as it was so stunningly beautiful. After booking the trip and advising the date we wanted, I was very impressed with Karen's professionalism and prompt service, nothing was too much trouble. When we requested things from her, all the information given to us was accurate and up to date.

Ann -

Australia

Everything that you and the team at Canada by Design organised for us was top class

From day one we felt comfortable that everything was going to be special. From the driver that met us at Seattle Airport, to the staff at Alexis hotel, everyone made us feel welcome. The Via Rail trip was great and once we picked up the vehicle in Jasper we could not believe that the sights of the Rockies could get any better, but they did!

Mark

Australia

We had a wonderful time, everything was perfect.

We would recommend trips organized by Canada by Design to anyone who is interested in actively exploring parts of the country. Many thanks for an outstanding job.

Astrid

Ottawa, Canada

The tours and activities she chose for us were spot on!

We were a group of 7 from New Zealand. Jennifer organised our trip through two of our group who then liaised with the rest of our team. We did a self drive from Vancouver & stopped for two nights at Whistler, SunPeaks, Jasper, Banff, Calgary including the Stampede, back to Banff to catch the Rocky Mountainer train for two days ending back in Vancouver. Not one problem! The accommodation was perfect at every stop. The tours and activities she chose for us were spot on. Every part of our trip was well thought out and there were no hitches. I cannot praise Canada by Design enough and I speak for all 7 of our group. Thank you so much.

New Zealand

When we turned off, there were all these trees covered in snow. It was like a Christmas tree fairyland.

I failed to mention how much we liked the hotel in Calgary. What a beautiful building. Our view out the window was the tower. What a treat when it started changing colors at night. It was snowing pretty good. So coming from Texas in the summer it was really special, almost magical. We did not get to see the lake he thought was so pretty cause it was too cloudy, but seeing the snow and trees it did not matter.

Anita

Texas, United States

We would highly recommend Jennifer and Canada by Design for all of your travel needs. We count ourselves very lucky that we found this 5-star team of travel experts!

We chose Canada by Design in favor of a travel company in our own country, as we thought that the local experience would give us a better holiday. How right we were! We also saved ourselves a lot of money, as Jennifer's quote was much less expensive than the quote we received in Australia. We liaised with Jennifer by email many months before our trip, to organize our once-in-a-lifetime Christmas Snow Train adventure from Vancouver through Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff and, finally, Calgary. Jennifer and her colleagues provided us with an excellent standard of service, always prompt, friendly and efficient. All accommodation was of a high quality, with The Fairmont Castle at Banff being outstanding. We felt like we were living in a fairy-tale with the amazing scenery that we encountered all along the way. When we first arrived in Vancouver, we headed directly to the Canada by Design office because we wanted to meet Jennifer in person. We were given a tour of the office and greeted by the whole team. Jennifer continued to work for us during this meeting, by offering suggestions for our time in Vancouver before our train departed.

Julie Cass -

Brisbane, Australia

One of our best vacations. Perfectly planned and all went off without a hitch.

Canada by Design planned our trip to the Canadian Rockies including travel on the Rocky Mountaineer and visit to Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, and Calgary. Every contact with Canada by Design was a positive one. So helpful so positive. Recommend them highly!

Joel Yellin -

Rochester, United States