The Canadian Rockies are a beautiful outdoor show! Explore mountains, canyons and rivers between Vancouver and Jasper onboard the pampered comfort of VIA Rail’s ‘Canadian’. Ride a gondola to the top of an alpine mountain. Visit numerous emerald green lakes and waterfalls. The scenery is spectacular – and it’s waiting for you.

• Visit Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff
• Hotel accommodation including provincial taxes for 5 nights
• Sleeping accommodation onboard VIA Rail for 1 night
• 1 dinner and 1 full breakfast onboard VIA Rail
• VIA Rail’s “Canadian” Silver and Blue Class from Vancouver to Jasper
• Transfer from Jasper train station to hotel
• Sightseeing excursions of Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff
• Maligne Lake Cruise
• Ice Explorer on the Athabasca Glacier
• Photograph at the Columbia Icefield
• Opportunities to view Moraine Lake, Valley of the Ten Peaks and Takakkaw Falls
• Banff Gondola
• Admission the Cave and Basin National Historic Site
• Luggage handling at hotels
• National Park fees

Day 1 - Vancouver
Upon arrival into Vancouver, transfer independently to your downtown hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore.
Overnight in Vancouver

Day 2 - Vancouver / VIA Rail to Jasper
Your day is free to explore the city of Vancouver. You may wish to visit the local attractions such as the Vancouver Aquarium, The Lookout Tower, the Vancouver Art Gallery or the walk along the sea wall. This afternoon, transfer by taxi (included) to the Pacific Central Station and board VIA Rail’s “Canadian” to Jasper. This experience, with its award-winning service, is luxury on rail. Points of interest include Hell’s Gate (gorge), Suicide Rapids in the North Thompson Canyon, and the Cisco Tunnels above the Fraser River. Dinner is included onboard the train this evening.
Overnight onboard VIA Rail

Day 3 - VIA Rail to Jasper (arrival)
Today, travel between the Monashee and Cariboo mountain ranges before ending the train journey in the resort town of Jasper. A full breakfast is included onboard the train today. Upon arrival at the Jasper train station, a motor coach or taxi will transfer you to your hotel (transfer included).
Overnight in Jasper

Day 4 - Jasper
An introduction to Jasper will encompass some outstanding scenery including Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon, with its narrow gorge and limestone walls reaching 50 metres (164 feet) below, the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park. Continue via the incredible disappearing Medicine Lake and then Maligne Lake (one of the most photographed lakes in the world). Once onboard the tour boat, begin a 90-minute cruise heading toward the south end of this postcard setting. Marvel at the magnificent shoreline with dense forests and glacial peaks rising abruptly from the water’s edge. Stopping at Spirit Island, take the opportunity to take your own version of the world-famous photograph of the lake. Return to Jasper, where the remainder of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Jasper

Day 5 - Jasper to Lake Louise
Today’s journey travels south along the famous Icefields Parkway, one of the most spectacular highways in North America. This excursion to Lake Louise also tours through Jasper and Banff National Parks with a stop at the Columbia Icefield allowing time for a “Glacier Experience”. This excursion onto the icy slopes of the Athabasca Glacier in a specially designed Ice Explorer stops in the middle of the glacier while the driver/guide explains how glaciers are formed and points out interesting geological features (Ice Explorer included). The ice is 365 metres (1,200 feet) thick – about the height of the Empire State Building. At the icefall below the glacial headwall, take the option of stepping out onto the ice formed from snow that fell 400 years ago. In the afternoon, continue to Lake Louise, the “Jewel of the Rockies”.
Overnight in Lake Louise

Day 6 - Lake Louise to Banff
Depart Lake Louise this afternoon to travel into the scenic Yoho National Park and over the Continental Divide. Some of today’s highlights include Takakkaw Falls (one of the highest waterfalls in the world) and the Spiral Tunnels at the Kicking Horse Pass. Travel over the Kicking Horse Canyon and stop at the Natural Rock Bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. Continue onto Banff this afternoon. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Overnight in Banff

Day 7 Banff to Calgary
This morning’s excursion travels through the town of Banff and its environs. Ascend Tunnel Mountain Drive to view Bow Falls and visit the Cave and Basin National Historic Site where a natural hot spring led to the creation of Canada’s first National Park in 1885. Take a ride (included) on a gondola car to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Enjoy a 360º panorama of a sea of mountain ranges, valleys, lakes and a bird’s eye view of the Banff town site, 770 metres (2526 feet) below.
Overnight in Banff

Day 8 - Banff to Calgary
Today, transfer to Calgary International Airport or downtown hotel (transfer included). Depart Banff and travel past the mountain town of Canmore, through the frontal range of the Rockies and continue into the foothills to the city of Calgary.

Moderate
	VIA Rail - Upper and Lower Berth By day, the two berths transform into two double seats that face each other. By night, the double seats give way to two cosy, comfortable beds, each equipped with a reinforced privacy curtain.
	Jasper - Lobstick Lodge 139 rooms. Relaxed, friendly, family oriented atmosphere. Swimming pool, hot tubs, restaurant and lounge. Standard Room
	Lake Louise - The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise 550 rooms, shopping, dining & outdoor activities. Located on the shore of Lake Louise. Fairmont Mountainside
	Banff - Mount Royal Hotel 136 rooms, whirlpool, shopping & dining. Located in the heart of Banff. Run of House Room
Deluxe
	VIA Rail - Double Bedroom The double bedroom provides an entirely private, onboard haven of peace and quiet. Each bedroom features two armchairs, a small closet, fan, electrical outlet, private washroom, sink and mirror.
	The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge 446 rooms. Main lodge, log cabins and cedar chalets on the shore of Lac Beauvert. Golf course, stables, swimming pool, restaurants and games room. Deluxe Room
	The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise 550 rooms, shopping, dining & outdoor activites. Located on the shore of Lake Louise. Fairmont Lakeside Room
	The Fairmont Banff Springs 770 elegant rooms and suites. A world-renowned castle property with top-notch service & amenities. Fairmont Room

Choose any Sunday, Tuesday or Friday between the following date ranges as your vacation start date.

May 1 – May 15	Twin	Single	Child
Moderate	$1,500	$2,044	$614
Deluxe	$1,988	$2,963	$614
May 17 – Jun 30	Twin	Single	Child
Moderate	$2,440	$3,451	$939
Deluxe	$3,370	$5,253	$1,939
Jul 3 – Aug 30	Twin	Single	Child
Moderate	$2,440	$3,451	$939
Deluxe	$3,114	$4,741	$939
Sep 1 – Sep 13	Twin	Single	Child
Moderate	$2,676	$3,688	$1,116
Deluxe	$3,630	$5,538	$1,116
Sep 15 – Oct 4	Twin	Single	Child
Moderate	$2,579	$3,493	$1,116
Deluxe	$3,156	$4,590	$1,116
Oct 6 – Oct 9	Twin	Single	Child
Moderate	$1,993	$2,477	$1,029
Deluxe	$2,269	$2,969	$1,029