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Canadian Rockies Winter Train Trip | Winter Escapades

From December 1, 2024 to April 10, 2025

From December 1, 2025 to April 10, 2026

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8 Days / 7 Nights
Vancouver to Calgary or Calgary to Vancouver
Price from USD $2,424 per person

INTRODUCTION

This 8-day itinerary is one of our most magical Canadian Rockies winter rail trips through the snow covered mountains of Western Canada.

Imagine climbing aboard a train in Vancouver, sharing a glass of wine with fellow travelers and being lulled to sleep by the gentle rocking of the train as snow falls outside.

Waking to a Rockies winter wonderland for 7 days of winter escapades, you'll have your choice of tours in Jasper and Banff from walking through Maligne Canyon, wildlife viewing, dog sledding, snowshoeing at Paint Pots or taking an Icewalk through Johnston Canyon. 

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1
Vancouver to Jasper | Via Rail
Day 2
Jasper | Arrival VIA Rail
Day 3
Jasper Freedom of Choice | 1 of 4 Excursions
 
Option 1. Maligne Canyon Ice Walk
 
Option 2. Discover Jasper & its Wildlife Tour
 
Option 3. Jasper Dark Sky Planetarium & Telescope Experience
 
Option 4. Upgrade Option: Dog Sledding Tour
Day 4
Jasper to Lake Louise | Coach | Evening Sleigh Ride
Day 5
Lake Louise | Day at Leisure
Day 6
Lake Louise to Banff | Coach
Day 7
Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions
 
Option 1. Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Gondola
 
Option 2. Snowshoeing at Paint Pots
 
Option 3. Johnston Canyon Icewalk
Day 8
Banff to Calgary | Coach

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8 Days / 7 Nights
Vancouver to Calgary or Calgary to Vancouver

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INTRODUCTION

This 8-day itinerary is one of our most magical Canadian Rockies winter rail trips through the snow covered mountains of Western Canada.

Imagine climbing aboard a train in Vancouver, sharing a glass of wine with fellow travelers and being lulled to sleep by the gentle rocking of the train as snow falls outside.

Waking to a Rockies winter wonderland for 7 days of winter escapades, you'll have your choice of tours in Jasper and Banff from walking through Maligne Canyon, wildlife viewing, dog sledding, snowshoeing at Paint Pots or taking an Icewalk through Johnston Canyon. 

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1
Vancouver to Jasper | Via Rail
Day 2
Jasper | Arrival VIA Rail
Day 3
Jasper Freedom of Choice | 1 of 4 Excursions
 
Option 1. Maligne Canyon Ice Walk
 
Option 2. Discover Jasper & its Wildlife Tour
 
Option 3. Jasper Dark Sky Planetarium & Telescope Experience
 
Option 4. Upgrade Option: Dog Sledding Tour
Day 4
Jasper to Lake Louise | Coach | Evening Sleigh Ride
Day 5
Lake Louise | Day at Leisure
Day 6
Lake Louise to Banff | Coach
Day 7
Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions
 
Option 1. Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Gondola
 
Option 2. Snowshoeing at Paint Pots
 
Option 3. Johnston Canyon Icewalk
Day 8
Banff to Calgary | Coach

MAP

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DETAILED ITINERARY

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INCLUDED

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WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Arrange a call with a Canada Train Travel Designer and bring your vacation one step closer!

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REVIEWS

I failed to mention how much we liked the hotel in Calgary. What a beautiful building. Our view out the window was the tower. What a treat when it started changing colors at night. When we turned off, there were all these trees covered in snow. It was like a Christmas tree fairyland. It was snowing pretty good. So coming from Texas in the summer it was really special, almost magical. We did not get to see the lake he thought was so pretty cause it was too cloudy, but seeing the snow and trees it did not matter.

Anita Texas, United States

It was a dream come true. I am so happy! Thank you so much for putting this together for us! The Northern Tales guides were awesome! Helpful and so passionate about what they do, we loved them all! It was fantastic! The hotel in Vancouver was incredible ! They were so friendly and helpful to us weary travellers! We did the Capilano Suspension Bridge and then enjoyed the view and some wine & tapas from a very nice waterfront hotel!

Joanne Massachusetts, United States

We met up with two friends that live in BC and departed Vancouver 19 Sept 2017 / 21 Sept 2017 on the Basic Aurora Borealis Package (3days/2nights). The service we received during our booking process and again on our trip was second to none. The staff at Canada by Design could not have been more helpful and friendly.

Clive New South Wales, Australia

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