Marvel at snowcapped mountain peaks, roaring waterfalls, and green coastal forests as you wind through western Canada’s “road less traveled” aboard the Rocky Mountaineer® train. Take a city tour of Vancouver featuring Chinatown, the world-famous steam-powered clock, and the colorful totem poles of Stanley Park. In the Old English-styled city of Victoria on Vancouver Island, meander through 50 acres of gorgeous flowers and lush plant life in Butchart Gardens. Traveling from Vancouver to Jasper, you won’t be able to turn away from the window as you pass the stunning Monashee Mountains and view beautiful Pyramid Falls cascading down Mt. Cheadle. During a snocoach excursion across the Columbia Icefield, get out and stand on the impressive Athabasca Glacier, a mass of ice over 1,000 feet thick! Here you have a good change of spotting the area’s wildlife including grizzly bears, furry marmots, and elk. View the unrivaled beauty of Maligne Lake and Peyto Lake, whose waters turn a deep turquoise at the height of summer. You’ll overnight at fabulous hotels including the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the world-famous Chateau Lake Louise, known as the “Diamond in the Wilderness.” You’ll also see the stunning glaciers of the Albreda Icefields, the powerful waters of Athabasca Falls, and the impressive Hoodoos, land of sleeping giants.   

• See the glaciers of the Albreda Icefields and view Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
• Stand on the amazing 1,000-foot thick Athabasca Glacier during an exciting snocoach excursion at the Columbia Icefields.
• Overnight at the magnificent Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, known as the "Castle in the Mountains."
• Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Victoria.
• Crystal waters reflect deep forests, soaring mountains and endless sky in the magical Valley of the Ten Peaks.

Day 1: Vancouver, British Columbia - Tour Begins
Join Collette as you explore the beautiful Canadian Rockies by train. Your exciting tour begins in the beautiful city of Vancouver.

Day 2: Vancouver - Victoria - Vancouver
Early this morning you will take a scenic ferry to Vancouver Island where you will visit the lovely Butchart Gardens, a veritable explosion of color and fragrances. Next, take a short sightseeing tour of the "City of Gardens", Victoria, and have some leisure time to explore this lovely seaside city. This evening you will journey back to the mainland aboard a short ferry ride. (B)

Day 3: Vancouver
Experience the splendor of Vancouver with a sightseeing tour that begins at Stanley Park. You will also visit Chinatown and the waterfront area. Your tour will end in Gastown, Vancouver's turn-of-the-century pedestrian mall filled with pubs, restaurants, art galleries, specialty stores, and the world-famous steam-powered clock. (B, D)

Day 4: Vancouver - Rocky Mountaineer® Train - Kamloops
Board your train for the scenic journey of a lifetime. The Rocky Mountaineer® Train will give you a vibrant voyage between Vancouver and Jasper. Spend two days viewing coastal forests, roaring river canyons and lofty mountain peaks. Today, your route takes you along the fields of Fraser Valley and the historic Fraser River. You will also view the beauty of the Thompson River and the shimmering waters of Kamloops Lake before arriving in Kamloops for an overnight stay. (B, L)

Day 5: Kamloops - Jasper, Alberta
Continue east aboard your train, passing the striking mountain peaks of the Monashee Mountains and viewing Pyramid Falls cascading down Mt. Cheadle. In addition, you will see the glaciers of the Albreda Icefields and view Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies (weather permitting). Early this evening you arrive in Jasper, the northern gateway to the Icefields Parkway. (B, L, D)

Day 6: Jasper
Begin your day with a trip to the extraordinary Maligne Canyon, home to scenic Maligne Lake. The shimmering waters are both gorgeous and peaceful. An optional cruise along the lake, highlighting the beauty of Spirit Island, will be offered. Return to Jasper where the remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this lovely town. (B)

Day 7: Jasper - Icefields Parkway - Lake Louise
A wonderful day of sightseeing is in store for you while en route to Lake Louise. The highlight is a journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway: behold majestic waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs and snowcapped mountain ranges. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefields, where a special ride is planned in a snocoach (weather permitting) across this mass of glacial ice which is over 1,000 feet thick. As you continue down the parkway, you will most likely see bears, furry marmots and stately elk. Stop at the serene Peyto Lake and arrive in Lake Louise, where you will enjoy a stay at the world-famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. (B, D)

Day 8: Lake Louise - Banff
En route to Banff, view the spectacular Moraine Lake and the awesome Valley of the Ten Peaks. Arrive at the magnificent Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, known as the "Castle in the Mountains." The afternoon is at leisure for exploring or strolling through the many well known shops of Banff. (B, D)

Day 9: Banff - Calgary
Begin the day discovering Banff on your own. Later, join your group and travel to lovely Bow Falls and the impressive Hoodoos, land of sleeping giants. Then it's off to the cosmopolitan city of Calgary for your final stop on this wonderful adventure. Tonight, be sure not to miss a very special farewell dinner at a popular local restaurant. (B, D)

Day 10: Calgary - Depart for Home
Today you will depart for home with a lifetime of memories. (B)


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