Winter Wonderland Tour

This popular tour will give you the opportunity to witness the best of the Canadian West, in the midst of the most Canadian of seasons. The magic, tranquility and stunning beauty of the Canadian winter will surround you like a downy quilt. The itinerary includes both rail and coach travel, plus plenty of time to explore the alpine towns of Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff. There’s a lot to see and do in a Canadian Rockies winter – great scenery is just the beginning.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Depart Vancouver

    Evening departure aboard VIA Rail's Canadian to Jasper.

  • Day 2: Arrive Jasper

    Follow the Monashee and Caribou mountain ranges to Jasper.

  • Day 3: Jasper

    Enjoy a morning Maligne Valley wildlife tour and search for moose, elk, caribou and big horn sheep. Afternoon at leisure.

  • Day 4: Jasper – Lake Louise

    Travel by motorcoach along the scenic Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise.

  • Day 5: Lake Louise – Banff

    Take the Bow Valley Parkway to Banff. Afternoon at leisure. Passes to the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies included.

  • Day 6: Banff

    Explore the Banff area today. Visit the Upper Hot Springs and take a ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain. This evening enjoy wine tasting before an included dinner.

  • Day 7: Banff – Calgary

    Morning at leisure before taking a scheduled transfer through the foothills of the Rockies to Calgary.

  • Day 8: Depart Calgary

    The tour ends this morning.

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

Pricing

8 Days / 7 Nights From $1,975*

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5 Star $2715*

Price Includes: 6 nights' hotel accommodation including taxes, 1 night on board VIA Rail, meals as indicated, transportation and sightseeing as specified, National Park Fees, Canadian GST.

Departs Vancouver 2012: Tue, Fri, Sun; until 24 Apr.

Departs Calgary 2012: Mon, Wed, Sat; until 23 Apr.

Note: Pre tour accommodation in Vancouver recommended for eastbound itinerary.

Highlights

  • Jasper sightseeing excursion

  • Spectacular winter scenery

  • Banff Gondola