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Alpine Canadian Train to the Rockies | Columbia Glacier Skywalk

Alpine Canadian Train to the Rockies | VIA Rail

Canadian Rockies One-Way Itinerary

6 Days / 5 Nights

Vancouver to Calgary or Calgary to Vancouver

Price fromUSD $1,777 per person

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Our Alpine Canadian Train Trip to the Rockies highlights the best of the Rocky Mountains in 6 Days.

Stay in the resort towns of Banff, Lake Louise & Jasper, witness breathtaking scenery of the Icefield Parkway and travel overnight on VIA Rail with your very own cozy sleeper cabin.

Be sure to keep your eyes open for wildlife, as you are likely to see elk, bears and bald eagles.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1

Vancouver to Jasper | VIA Rail

Day 2

Arrive Jasper | VIA Rail

Day 3

Jasper to Lake Louise | Sightseeing with picnic lunch

Ice Explorer Ride onto the Athabasca Glacier + Glacier Skywalk

Day 4

Lake Louise to Banff | Coach

Day 5

Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions

Option 1. Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Banff Gondola

Option 2. Discover the Grizzly Bears, Lake & Waterfalls

Option 3. Cowboy Horseback Cookout BBQ Lunch or Dinner

Day 6

Banff to Calgary | Coach

The below itinerary reflects our recommendations for this specific trip. This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction.

Departing Vancouver|Departing Calgary

Day 1 Vancouver to Jasper | VIA Rail This afternoon, board VIA Rail’s ‘Canadian’ train for the famous rail journey to the majestic Canadian Rockies. Step back in time to the days of classic rail travel, riding in the original steel ‘streamliner’ railcars made famous by the ‘Canadian’ in the 1950s. Each car has been lovingly restored with air conditioning, a dining car, lounge car, and dome car. Pass through the rich fields of the Fraser Valley and the towering peaks of the Coastal Mountains before entering the Fraser Canyon. Follow the Thompson River through spectacular landscapes as you enjoy dinner (included), then retreat to your private quarters that have been converted into a bedroom.

Day 2 Arrive Jasper | VIA Rail Rise to the snowy peaks of the Canadian Rockies today as you arrive in Jasper and transfer to your hotel. The day is free to explore this unique alpine community. (breakfast included today onboard VIA Rail)

Day 3 Jasper to Lake Louise | Sightseeing with picnic lunch Your sightseeing tour today will encompass the ultimate glacier exploration as you travel along the spectacular Icefields Parkway. From walking on ancient ice at the Glacier Adventure (included), to standing on a glass platform almost one thousand feet in the air at the Glacier Skywalk (included), today’s experiences will leave you with a special appreciation for this treasured region of the Rockies. (picnic lunch included today)

Day 4 Lake Louise to Banff | Coach Depart Lake Louise mid-morning for a short drive via the scenic Bow Valley to Banff, arriving midday.

Day 5 Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursions Option 1. Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Banff Gondola Explore the natural wonders near the town of Banff on this half-day, small-group tour. Admire the unparalleled beauty of natural sights including Bow Falls, the surreal Hoodoos rock formation, and beautiful Lake Minnewanka, among others. Then Maximize your views of Banff National Park with minimal exertion during this round-trip gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Option 2. Discover the Grizzly Bears, Lake & Waterfalls Pursue the elusive Canadian Grizzly Bear on this 10-hour excursion through Banff and Yoho National Parks, perfect for animal- and nature lovers alike. Head out for a gondola ride up to 7,700 feet for a mountaintop lunch at Canada’s highest restaurant, and then take a chairlift ride up to the world’s largest enclosed and protected grizzly bear habitat to see Boo the resident bear rescued as a cub. Option 3. Cowboy Horseback Cookout BBQ Lunch or Dinner Saddle up for a ride along the Bow River in Banff and a Western style cookout. Choose from riding on horseback or in a covered wagon through the beautiful Rocky Mountain terrain

Day 6 Banff to Calgary | Coach Today you will leave behind the fresh mountain air and colourful sights of the Rockies. We will schedule a transfer to bring you to downtown Calgary, or to the Calgary Airport to connect with your flight home.

Day 1 Calgary to Banff | Coach Leave the Stampede City of Calgary on the express service to Banff, where you’ll arrive to a picturesque resort town surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. Located within Banff National Park, Banff is renowned for its scenic natural beauty and stunning wildlife.

Day 2 Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursions Option 1. Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Banff Gondola Explore the natural wonders near the town of Banff on this half-day, small-group tour. Admire the unparalleled beauty of natural sights including Bow Falls, the surreal Hoodoos rock formation, and beautiful Lake Minnewanka, among others. Then Maximize your views of Banff National Park with minimal exertion during this round-trip gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Option 2. Discover the Grizzly Bears, Lake & Waterfalls Pursue the elusive Canadian Grizzly Bear on this 10-hour excursion through Banff and Yoho National Parks, perfect for animal- and nature lovers alike. Head out for a gondola ride up to 7,700 feet for a mountaintop lunch at Canada’s highest restaurant, and then take a chairlift ride up to the world’s largest enclosed and protected grizzly bear habitat to see Boo the resident bear rescued as a cub. Option 3. Cowboy Horseback Cookout BBQ Lunch or Dinner Saddle up for a ride along the Bow River in Banff and a Western style cookout. Choose from riding on horseback or in a covered wagon through the beautiful Rocky Mountain terrain

Day 3 Banff to Lake Louise | Coach Depart Banff early afternoon for a short drive via the scenic Bow Valley to Lake Louise.

Day 4 Lake Louise to Jasper | Sightseeing with picnic lunch Your sightseeing tour today will encompass the ultimate glacier exploration as you travel along the spectacular Icefields Parkway. From walking on ancient ice at the Glacier Adventure (included), to standing on a glass platform almost one thousand feet in the air at the Glacier Skywalk (included), today’s experiences will leave you with a special appreciation for this treasured region of the Rockies. (picnic lunch included today)

Day 5 Jasper to Vancouver | VIA Rail This morning, board VIA Rail’s ‘Canadian’ train for the journey from Jasper to Vancouver. Using the original steel railcars from the 1950s, sit back and relax in the dome car to enjoy a dramatic change in scenery as you travel the ‘Yellowhead’ route past the sprawling grandeur of Mount Robson. Watch the landscape transition from mountains to desert as you follow the Thompson River into central British Columbia. Brunch and dinner is included onboard VIA Rail, and your private quarters will once again be transformed into a bedroom for the overnight journey.

Day 6 Arrive Vancouver | VIA Rail Waking to the coastal city of Vancouver today, your tour ends upon arrival. (continental breakfast included today onboard VIA Rail)

Departs from Vancouver: Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays(Tour Code: TR25)Apr 30
May 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25, 28, 31
Jun 1, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29
Jul 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27, 30
Aug 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 20, 23, 24, 27, 30, 31
Sep 3, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28
Oct 1, 4, 5, 8, 11
Departs from Calgary: Mondays, Tuesdays & Saturdays(Tour Code: TR26)May 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25, 29, 31
Jun 1, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29
Jul 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 24, 26, 27, 31
Aug 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 14, 16, 17, 21, 23, 24, 28, 30, 31
Sep 4, 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, 18, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28
Oct 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12

Date

Twin

Single

Triple

Child

Moderate Grade with Semi-Private Berth on-board VIA Rail

30 Apr - 15 May, 2021

17 May - 28 May, 2021

29 May - 28 Sep, 2021

01 Oct - 12 Oct, 2021

VIA Rail | Upgrade to Private Cabin |Vancouver to Jasper

Apr - May

Jun - Oct

$1,777

$1,893

$2,292

$2,135

$340

$454

$2,214

$2,447

$3,026

$2,711

$340

$454

$1,665

$1,742

$2,081

$1,975

$340

$454

$972

$1,189

$340

$454

Superior Grade with Private Bedroom on-board VIA Rail

30 Apr - 15 May, 2021

17 May - 28 May, 2021

29 May - 28 Sep, 2021

01 Oct - 12 Oct, 2021

VIA Rail | Upgrade to Prestige Double Bedroom | Vancouver to Jasper

(Only available: Vancouver Tuesday Departures | Calgary Monday Departures)

Apr - May

Jun - Oct

$2,203

$2,458

$2,991

$2,839

$978

$801

$2,673

$3,184

$3,901

$3,596

$2,864

$2,812

$2,079

$2,249

$2,722

$2,620

$1,364

$1,714

Deluxe Grade with Private Bedroom on-board VIA Rail

30 Apr - 15 May, 2021

17 May - 28 May, 2021

29 May - 28 Sep, 2021

01 Oct - 12 Oct, 2021

VIA Rail | Upgrade to Prestige Double Bedroom | Vancouver to Jasper

(Only available: Vancouver Tuesday Departures | Calgary Monday Departures)

Apr - May

Jun - Oct

$2,961

$3,387

$4,014

$4,003

$978

$801

$4,103

$4,956

$5,859

$5,837

$978

$801

$1,364

$1,714

Deluxe Plus Grade with Private Cabin on-board VIA Rail

30 Apr - 18 May, 2021

18 May - 28 May, 2021

29 May - 12 Oct, 2021

VIA Rail | Upgrade to Prestige Double Bedroom | Vancouver to Jasper

(Only available: Vancouver Tuesday Departures | Calgary Monday Departures)

Apr - May

Jun - Oct

$2,370

$2,664

$3,117

$978

$801

$3,425

$4,016

$4,668

$978

$801

$2,058

$2,255

$2,641

$985

$1,238

All prices are in USD$

Prices are per person and include all taxes. Child age 10 yrs & under

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Deluxe & Deluxe Plus Grade Hotel

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Deluxe & Deluxe Plus Grade Hotel

Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Deluxe & Deluxe Plus Grade Hotel

Sawridge Hotel

Superior Grade Hotel

Lake Louise Inn

Moderate & Superior Grade Hotel

Banff Caribou Lodge

Superior Grade Hotel

Lobstick Lodge

Moderate Grade Hotel

8 Days / 7 Nights

Vancouver to Calgary

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

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

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"Thank you so much for a wonderful vacation that created memories for our lifetime! You did a great job!"

Dale and I just returned from our "Ice Field Discovery" trip. Our vacation could not have been better! Everything was taken care of so we did not have to worry about anything! The train trip was a throw back in time to the 1950's and reminded me of the Zephyr that I rode as a child. Of course, there were many upgrades but the ambiance was so romantic! The bus trip from Jasper to Lake Louise was great. It was an intimate charter bus so we made friends with the other passengers. We made several stops on our journey for pictures and points of interest. Our driver was fantastic. Lake Louise and Banff were the highlights! Our hotel accommodations were upgraded so we got to stay in the "gold" area of the hotel. It was very special. Thank you so much for a wonderful vacation that created memories for our lifetime! You did a great job!

Pam Illinois, United States

3 of 5

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

I took the â€œALPINE CANADIANâ€ 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 â€œpottyâ€ 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 â€œSUN DOG TOURSâ€ 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 â€œAthabasca Fallsâ€. 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 â€œICE FIELDS PARKWAYâ€. 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 â€œCHATEAU LAKE LOUISEâ€ 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 â€œBANFF SPRINGS HOTELâ€. (The locals call it â€œThe Springsâ€). We ate at â€œSt. Jamesâ€™s Gate Pubâ€ 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. It was a very memorable trip and I highly recommend to all.

Cherie Arizona, United States

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"Thanks again for a well planned and hassle free vacation. We will look forward to future vacations with Discover Holidays. "

We wanted to thank Jasmine Wong and Discover Holidays Inc. for our great fly and self-drive vacation traveling to Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Edmonton & Drumhiller AB from July 24th to August 1st 2018. We had a great time. Good accommodation. Great venues - Banff Sulpher Mt. Gondola, Banff Hot Springs, Columbia Icefield excursion and Tyrell Museum. The weather was perfect, the scenery was breathtaking and the wildlife sightings in and around Jasper and Elk Island National Park were an extra special bonus. Thanks again for a well planned and hassle free vacation. We will look forward to future vacations with Discover Holidays.

Ross Ontario, Canada

5 of 5

"I can not imagine having had a more enjoyable adventure! Thank you to Jennifer and the rest of the crew at Canada by Design for making it happen. "

I can not imagine having had a more enjoyable adventure! Thank you to Jennifer and the rest of the crew at Canada by Design for making it happen. The entire vacation was seamless. From the overnight train to Jasper, through the ice fields to Lake Louise and on to Banff, the accommodations could not have been better. The Banff Springs Hotel was breathtaking.

Joseph Moore Terrebonne, OR, United States