Peaks & Glaciers of the Canadian Rockies by Rail | VIA Rail

Day 1 Vancouver to Jasper | VIA Rail This afternoon, board VIA Rail’s legendary Canadian for your overnight journey from Vancouver to the majestic Canadian Rockies. Settle into the nostalgia of classic rail travel aboard restored stainless-steel railcars, complete with a dining car, lounge car and panoramic dome car. As the train leaves the city behind, watch the scenery unfold from the fertile Fraser Valley to the rugged Coast Mountains and dramatic Fraser Canyon. This evening, follow the Thompson River through changing landscapes as you enjoy dinner onboard, then settle into your comfortable upper or lower berth, prepared for the overnight journey. (Dinner included today onboard VIA Rail)

Day 2 Arrive Jasper | VIA Rail Wake to the beauty of the Canadian Rockies as the train continues through mountain valleys, forests and snow-capped peaks on its approach to Jasper. Enjoy breakfast onboard before arriving in this welcoming alpine town, surrounded by the wilderness of Jasper National Park. After transferring to your hotel, the rest of the day is free to explore at your own pace, browse the local shops and cafés, or simply take in the fresh mountain air. (Breakfast included today onboard VIA Rail)

Day 3 Jasper to Banff Tour | with picnic lunch Includes Ice Explorer Ride onto the Athabasca Glacier + Glacier Skywalk Travel along the breathtaking Icefields Parkway today, one of North America’s most spectacular mountain highways. This full-day sightseeing journey showcases jagged peaks, turquoise lakes, glacier-fed rivers, hanging glaciers, deep valleys and cascading waterfalls, with possible stops including Athabasca Falls, the Weeping Wall, Bow Lake and Crowfoot Glacier. At the Columbia Icefield, board the Ice Explorer for an unforgettable ride onto the ancient Athabasca Glacier, then step out over the Sunwapta Valley on the glass-floored Glacier Skywalk. Continue through dramatic mountain scenery with time to experience the turquoise waters and soaring peaks of Lake Louise before arriving in Banff. (Picnic lunch included today)

Day 4 Banff to Calgary | Coach Today 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.

Day 1 Calgary to Banff | Coach Leave the Stampede City of Calgary on the express service to Banff, where you’ll arrive to a picturesque resort town surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. Located within Banff National Park, Banff is renowned for its scenic natural beauty and stunning wildlife.

Day 2 Banff to Jasper Tour | with picnic lunch Includes Ice Explorer Ride onto the Athabasca Glacier + Glacier Skywalk Travel along the breathtaking Icefields Parkway today, one of North America’s most spectacular mountain highways. Begin with time to experience the turquoise waters and soaring peaks of Lake Louise before continuing through dramatic Canadian Rockies scenery. This full-day sightseeing journey showcases jagged peaks, glacier-fed rivers, hanging glaciers, deep valleys and cascading waterfalls, with possible stops including Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake, the Weeping Wall and Athabasca Falls. At the Columbia Icefield, board the Ice Explorer for an unforgettable ride onto the ancient Athabasca Glacier, then step out over the Sunwapta Valley on the glass-floored Glacier Skywalk before continuing to Jasper. (Picnic lunch included today)

Day 3 Jasper to Vancouver | VIA Rail This morning, board VIA Rail’s legendary Canadian for your overnight journey from the Canadian Rockies to Vancouver. Settle into the nostalgia of classic rail travel aboard restored stainless-steel railcars, then make your way to the panoramic dome car as the train follows the scenic Yellowhead route. Watch for the towering presence of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, before the landscape begins to shift from alpine valleys and forested slopes to the dramatic canyons, rivers and rolling desert scenery of central British Columbia. Enjoy brunch and dinner onboard, then settle into your comfortable upper or lower berth, prepared for the overnight journey. (Brunch & dinner included today onboard VIA Rail)

Day 4 Arrive Vancouver | VIA Rail Wake onboard as the train continues west toward the Pacific Coast, passing through the fertile Fraser Valley before arriving in the vibrant coastal city of Vancouver. Enjoy a continental breakfast onboard before your rail journey comes to an end, bringing with it the memorable experience of travelling from mountain wilderness to oceanfront city by classic overnight train. (Continental breakfast included today onboard VIA Rail)