Personalize your Canadian Rockies Winter Wonderland Rail Vacation

Day 1 Vancouver to Jasper | Via RailThis 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 Jasper | Arrival VIA RailRise 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 | Freedom of Choice Choose 1 of 5 ExcursionsToday you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursions.Option 1. Maligne Canyon Ice WalkExperience the wonders of Maligne Canyon from the ground up! The canyon has withstood 10,000 years of erosion and has created a 50 metre gorge. Option 2. Discover Jasper & its Wildlife TourTravel through the Athabasca Valley to some of the park’s most beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountain scenery to seek out all the park’s most iconic creatures. Option 3. Jasper Dark Sky Planetarium & Telescope ExperienceJoin astronomy guides for a full evening of cosmic exploration, starting inside with a world-exclusive domed theatre experience, then outside with the largest telescope in the Rockies. In the climate-controlled 40-seat dome theatre, take a LIVE virtual tour Jasper’s 11,000 sq km Dark Sky Preserve.Option 4. Upgrade Option: Jasper Foodie TourShow your foodie side some love on this walking food tour of Jasper. The mountain town has come a long way from it’s humble beginnings without losing sight of what makes it special. Option 5. Upgrade Option: Dog Sledding TourTravel by dog sled along 22 km (13 mi) of pristine winter scenery in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy lunch cooked over an open campfire, hot apple cider, and homemade treats.

Day 4 Jasper to Lake Louise | Freedom of Choice Choose 1 of 3 Options Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursions.Option 1. Shared Small Group Transfer | Evening Sleigh RideTravel southward along the Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise. This spectacular drive through glacier country features massive snow-covered mountains, frozen waterfalls and broad-reaching valleys. Included this evening is a wonderful 40-minute sleigh ride that takes place beside the lake.
Option 2. Upgrade Option: Private Transfer with Photo Stops | Evening Sleigh RideTravel southward along the Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise. This spectacular drive through glacier country features massive snow-covered mountains, frozen waterfalls and broad-reaching valleys. Included this evening is a wonderful 40-minute sleigh ride that takes place beside the lake. Option 3. Upgrade Option: Private Tour with Heli Snowshoe + Ice Bubbles Adventure | Evening Sleigh RideTraveling along the Icefields Parkway today, witness glacier country's awe-inspiring sights like snow-covered mountains, frozen waterfalls, and broad-reaching valleys. This unique winter experience includes a private helicopter flight to Abraham Lake to view an incredible natural phenomenon where methane gas bubbles freeze under the lake surface creating an incredible landscape of frozen bubbles. Continuing over the frozen winter wonderland, we'll whisk you away to a High Alpine Meadow to try snowshoeing to a frozen waterfall. Once you have enjoyed your Hot Chocolate with Irish Cream in the wilderness, climb back aboard your helicopter for the return flight to the base. Included this evening is a wonderful 40-minute sleigh ride that takes place beside the lake. (Gourmet picnic lunch included today)

Day 5 Lake Louise to Banff | Freedom of Choice Choose 1 of 2 Options Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursionsOption 1. Shared Small Group TransferDepart Lake Louise mid-morning for a short drive to Banff via the scenic Bow Valley.Option 2. Upgrade Option: Private TransferDepart Lake Louise mid-morning for a short drive to Banff via the scenic Bow Valley.

Day 6 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 + Gondola Keep your eyes peeled for deer, elk, and bighorn sheep on this morning tour of Banff. Scenic highlights include Fairmont Banff Springs, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner Lookout, the Hoodoos Viewpoint & Lake Minnewanka. Then soar up to the summit of Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola for 360-degree views over Banff.Option 2. Snowshoeing at Paint Pots Afternoon snowshoe tour on an easy trail winding through a forest of pine trees to the Paint Pots with its ochre colors mineral pools.Option 3. Johnston Canyon IcewalkThis morning Johnston Canyon Icewalk tour is an unforgettable experience that will introduce you to stunning frozen waterfalls and amazing views within the canyon.

Day 7 Banff to Calgary | Freedom of Choice Choose 1 of 2 OptionsToday you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursions.Option 1. Shared Small Group TransferToday 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.Option 2. Upgrade Option: Private TransferToday 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.