Lakes and Mountains

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 and visit numerous emerald green lakes and waterfalls.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Vancouver – Jasper

    Board VIA Rail’s Canadian en route to the alpine town of Jasper. Enjoy Sleeper Touring class and the classic dome car for panoramic viewing of this diverse landscape.

  • Day 2: Jasper

    Travel between the Monashee and Cariboo mountain ranges before ending your train journey in the resort town of Jasper.

  • Day 3: Jasper

    A sightseeing excursion will introduce you to Jasper’s rugged peaks, canyons and the famous disappearing lake.

  • Day 4: Jasper – Lake Louise

    Discover why the Icefields Parkway is known as “one of the most spectacular journeys in the world”. Visit the Columbia Icefield for a journey onto the surface of a live glacier before arriving in Lake Louise.

  • Day 5: Lake Louise – Banff

    Enjoy a tour of the Lake Louise area including Takakkaw Falls, Spiral Tunnels and the Kicking Horse River before transferring to Banff.

  • Day 6: Banff

    Cruise on the nearby Lake Minnewanka – the largest lake in Banff National Park. Afternoon at leisure.

  • Day 7: Banff – Calgary

    Enjoy a tour of the area around Banff. See Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka and ride the Banff Gondola before transferring to Calgary.

* All prices shown are for low season, per person, twin share. Click here to see full Terms & Conditions.

Pricing

7 Days / 6 Nights From $2,240*

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5 Star $3338*

Includes 5 nights' hotel accommodation of your choice including taxes, 1 night VIA Rail’s Canadian (Sleeper Touring Class), travel by motorcoach, meals as indicated, sightseeing as specified, photograph at the Columbia Icefield, porterage at hotels, national park fees, services of Brewster driver/guide, Canadian GST.

Departs Vancouver 2012: Sun, Tue, Fri; 29 Apr - 16 Oct.

Departs Calgary 2012: Sun, Tue, Thu; 29 Apr - 18 Oct.

Notes: Pre tour accommodation in Vancouver and Calgary recommended.

Highlights

  • Jasper, Icefields Parkway, Lake Louise and Banff sightseeing excursions 

  • Ice Explorer Ride

  • Lake Minnewanka cruise

  • Banff Gondola