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Railway, Canadian Rockies
Stanley Park, Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia
Butchart Gardens, Victoria
Jasper National Park, Alberta
Maligne Canyon Falls, Jasper National Park
Icefields Parkway
Moraine Lake, Banff National Park
Calgary, Alberta
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Vancouver to the Rockies by Rail

10 day Rail Holiday – from £1695

With flights from £2395

A wonderful Western Canadian car-free holiday, including a stunningly scenic rail journey into the Rockies and guided excursions in Jasper and Banff National Parks.

Highlights:
  • Enjoy three nights in Vancouver, with activities included
  • Take the ferry to the picturesque city of Victoria on Vancouver Island
  • Travel overnight on The Canadian into the heart of the Rockies
  • Step out onto the Athabasca Glacier, part of the Columbia Icefield
  • Visit Johnston Canyon and stroll along the shores of Lake Louise

Your Itinerary

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You can customise this itinerary by adding extra nights or destinations. Just let us know what you would like to do

Stanley Park, Vancouver

Day 1 – Arrive in Vancouver

Welcome to Canada! After making your way from the airport to your hotel to check in,…

Welcome to Canada! After making your way from the airport to your hotel to check in, the rest of day is yours at leisure to get acquainted with this wonderfully welcoming city.

To help you get around, we have included a 48 hour pass for the Vancouver Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Stops include Canada Place, Stanley Park Pavilion, Granville Island, Chinatown and Gastown, with informative commentary en route.

    Standard: Rosedale on Robson

    Deluxe: Pan Pacific Vancouver

Stanley Park, Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia

Day 2 – Vancouver

Continue exploring Vancouver today, with your bus pass in hand. Hop-off at Gastown Steamclock for the…

Continue exploring Vancouver today, with your bus pass in hand. Hop-off at Gastown Steamclock for the Vancouver Lookout, where a glass escalator takes you to an observation deck 168 metres up, for spectacular views over the city and out towards the Northshore Mountains.

    Standard: Rosedale on Robson

    Deluxe: Pan Pacific Vancouver

Vancouver, British Columbia
Butchart Gardens, Victoria

Day 3 – Victoria Day Tour

This morning, make your way to Vancouver Bus Station, to catch the BC Ferries Connector service,…

This morning, make your way to Vancouver Bus Station, to catch the BC Ferries Connector service, which will take you to the ferry terminal, and then into downtown Victoria after crossing the stunningly scenic Strait of Georgia.

Set on the sparkling Strait of Juan de Fuca, at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria blends serene mountain views, historic charm and urban appeal. Spend the day exploring the British Columbian capital, or perhaps head out to the world-acclaimed Butchart Gardens to wonder amongst the colourful collections from around the globe.

    Standard: Rosedale on Robson

    Deluxe: Pan Pacific Vancouver

Butchart Gardens, Victoria
Railway, Canadian Rockies

Day 4 – Vancouver to Jasper

All aboard! Making your way to Pacific Central Station for your overnight VIA Rail journey to…

All aboard! Making your way to Pacific Central Station for your overnight VIA Rail journey to Jasper on board famous Canadian train. Admire the stunning landscapes of British Columbia as you follow the mighty Fraser River past the rapids at Hell’s Gate and into the Rockies.

    Standard: Sleeper Plus, Shared Cabin
    Deluxe: Sleeper Plus, Private Cabin

Railway, Canadian Rockies
Jasper National Park, Alberta

Day 5 – Jasper

Wake up in the Canadian Rockies, stunning scenery all around. Enjoy a relaxing morning on the…

Wake up in the Canadian Rockies, stunning scenery all around. Enjoy a relaxing morning on the train before arriving into Jasper and making your way to the hotel.

    Standard: Jasper Inn & Suites
    Deluxe: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Jasper National Park, Alberta
Maligne Canyon Falls, Jasper National Park

Day 6 – Jasper

Today, embark on a guided tour exploring the natural treasures of Jasper National Park. Stand above…

Today, embark on a guided tour exploring the natural treasures of Jasper National Park. Stand above the massive walls of Maligne Canyon for stunning views of rushing waterfalls, discover the mystery of the disappearing water at Medicine Lake and stroll the tranquil shores of Maligne Lake. The scenery in Jasper is truly unbelievable!

    Standard: Jasper Inn & Suites
    Deluxe: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Maligne Canyon Falls, Jasper National Park
Icefields Parkway

Day 7 – Banff

Depart Jasper for a leisurely drive to Banff, one of the most scenic towns in the…

Depart Jasper for a leisurely drive to Banff, one of the most scenic towns in the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy the wildlife, pristine lakes, and breathtaking mountain peaks along the world famous Icefields Parkway. Visit the natural wonder of Columbia Icefield, one of the largest expanses of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle. Step onboard the Ice Explorer for an interpretive adventure of the Athabasca Glacier. Enjoy unobstructed views on a glass-floored observation platform extending out over the Sunwapta Valley at the Columbia Icefield Skywalk. Lunch is included today.

    Standard: Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
    Deluxe: Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Icefields Parkway
Moraine Lake, Banff National Park

Day 8 – Lake Louise Day Tour

Today you will explore Lake Louise, one of the most photographed landscapes in the Canadian Rockies….

Today you will explore Lake Louise, one of the most photographed landscapes in the Canadian Rockies. Experience this remarkable destination and take some time to explore the lake at your leisure. Canoe, hike, view the wildlife, or just relax in the historic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. You will also tour Johnston Canyon, another spectacular treasure of the Rockies. A hot buffet lunch is included at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise today.

    Standard: Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
    Deluxe: Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Moraine Lake, Banff National Park
Calgary, Alberta

Day 9 – Calgary

Today you will take the shuttle transfer from Banff to your hotel in Calgary, the largest…

Today you will take the shuttle transfer from Banff to your hotel in Calgary, the largest city in Alberta. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy this amazing city. Be sure to buy yourself an authentic Calgary cowboy hat!

    Standard: Delta Calgary Downtown
    Deluxe: Fairmont Palliser

Calgary, Alberta
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Day 10 – Farewell from Calgary

Your Canadian Rockies holiday ends in Calgary today. Make your way to the airport for your…

Your Canadian Rockies holiday ends in Calgary today. Make your way to the airport for your flight home, or onwards to your next destination.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Your Itinerary

You can customise this itinerary by adding extra nights or destinations. Just let us know what you would like to do

Day 1

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Arrive in Vancouver

Welcome to Canada! After making your way from the airport to your hotel to check in, the rest of day is yours at leisure to get acquainted with this wonderfully welcoming city.

To help you get around, we have included a 48 hour pass for the Vancouver Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Stops include Canada Place, Stanley Park Pavilion, Granville Island, Chinatown and Gastown, with informative commentary en route.

    Standard: Rosedale on Robson

    Deluxe: Pan Pacific Vancouver

Stanley Park, Vancouver

Day 2

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Vancouver

Continue exploring Vancouver today, with your bus pass in hand. Hop-off at Gastown Steamclock for the Vancouver Lookout, where a glass escalator takes you to an observation deck 168 metres up, for spectacular views over the city and out towards the Northshore Mountains.

    Standard: Rosedale on Robson

    Deluxe: Pan Pacific Vancouver

Vancouver, British Columbia

Day 3

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Victoria Day Tour

This morning, make your way to Vancouver Bus Station, to catch the BC Ferries Connector service, which will take you to the ferry terminal, and then into downtown Victoria after crossing the stunningly scenic Strait of Georgia.

Set on the sparkling Strait of Juan de Fuca, at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria blends serene mountain views, historic charm and urban appeal. Spend the day exploring the British Columbian capital, or perhaps head out to the world-acclaimed Butchart Gardens to wonder amongst the colourful collections from around the globe.

    Standard: Rosedale on Robson

    Deluxe: Pan Pacific Vancouver

Butchart Gardens, Victoria

Day 4

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Vancouver to Jasper

All aboard! Making your way to Pacific Central Station for your overnight VIA Rail journey to Jasper on board famous Canadian train. Admire the stunning landscapes of British Columbia as you follow the mighty Fraser River past the rapids at Hell’s Gate and into the Rockies.

    Standard: Sleeper Plus, Shared Cabin
    Deluxe: Sleeper Plus, Private Cabin

Railway, Canadian Rockies

Day 5

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Jasper

Wake up in the Canadian Rockies, stunning scenery all around. Enjoy a relaxing morning on the train before arriving into Jasper and making your way to the hotel.

    Standard: Jasper Inn & Suites
    Deluxe: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Jasper National Park, Alberta

Day 6

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Jasper

Today, embark on a guided tour exploring the natural treasures of Jasper National Park. Stand above the massive walls of Maligne Canyon for stunning views of rushing waterfalls, discover the mystery of the disappearing water at Medicine Lake and stroll the tranquil shores of Maligne Lake. The scenery in Jasper is truly unbelievable!

    Standard: Jasper Inn & Suites
    Deluxe: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Maligne Canyon Falls, Jasper National Park

Day 7

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Banff

Depart Jasper for a leisurely drive to Banff, one of the most scenic towns in the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy the wildlife, pristine lakes, and breathtaking mountain peaks along the world famous Icefields Parkway. Visit the natural wonder of Columbia Icefield, one of the largest expanses of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle. Step onboard the Ice Explorer for an interpretive adventure of the Athabasca Glacier. Enjoy unobstructed views on a glass-floored observation platform extending out over the Sunwapta Valley at the Columbia Icefield Skywalk. Lunch is included today.

    Standard: Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
    Deluxe: Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Icefields Parkway

Day 8

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Lake Louise Day Tour

Today you will explore Lake Louise, one of the most photographed landscapes in the Canadian Rockies. Experience this remarkable destination and take some time to explore the lake at your leisure. Canoe, hike, view the wildlife, or just relax in the historic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. You will also tour Johnston Canyon, another spectacular treasure of the Rockies. A hot buffet lunch is included at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise today.

    Standard: Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
    Deluxe: Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Moraine Lake, Banff National Park

Day 9

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Calgary

Today you will take the shuttle transfer from Banff to your hotel in Calgary, the largest city in Alberta. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy this amazing city. Be sure to buy yourself an authentic Calgary cowboy hat!

    Standard: Delta Calgary Downtown
    Deluxe: Fairmont Palliser

Calgary, Alberta

Day 10

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Farewell from Calgary

Your Canadian Rockies holiday ends in Calgary today. Make your way to the airport for your flight home, or onwards to your next destination.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

This Rail Holiday Includes

8 nights hotel accommodation
1 night onboard the train
5 days Car Hire
Superb sightseeing and activities
2 lunches
Hop-on Hop-off Bus Vancouver

Flights & More

Ask your FREEDOM Consultant to include Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for a complete ABTA and ATOL protected package.

They can also add extra nights and experiences in places you choose, to create the exact holiday you are looking for. Popular options include:

  • An upgrade to deluxe hotels and private cabin on The Canadian
  • Extra nights in Victoria, Banff or any location en route
  • A stop in Toronto on the way home

Next Step

Please get in touch with our Canada Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.

Vancouver to the Rockies by Rail

10 day Rail Holiday – from £1695

With flights from £2395

Prices are subject to availability, based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room. Prices are subject to change. Single occupancy supplements will apply for solo travellers. Hotel and room facilities vary and may be subject to additional fees. Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. Please call Freedom Destinations for departure dates and availability Seasonal variations may apply.

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