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Western Canada by Rail
9 day tour from Calgary to Vancouver
Tour Operator
Cosmos
Departures
May 11, 2027
–
Sep 14, 2027
Prices From
$4,389
Create lasting memories traveling through the Canadian Rockies. This adventure begins in Calgary, home of the world-famous Calgary Stampede, and continues to Banff National Park, stunning Lake Louise, and the Icefields Parkway, where you’ll ride the all-terrain Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier. Experience a two-day, all-daylight rail journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer and take in the views as you travel by train from Jasper to Vancouver. Pass Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, wild rivers, mountain ranges, and the Hell’s Gate rapids on the Fraser River. See Stanley Park and other highlights in Vancouver before crossing by ferry through the Gulf Islands to Victoria on Vancouver Island. Visit beautiful Butchart Gardens, then enjoy free time to explore Victoria. Return by ferry across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver to conclude this unforgettable value-minded vacation in Western Canada.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
CALGARY
Welcome to Calgary! Your Tour Director is on hand from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. to answer any questions.
Day 2
CALGARY–BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Home to the Calgary Stampede, Calgary was transformed by the discovery of oil from a ranching town into a thriving city. See many of downtown Calgary’s attractions on today’s sightseeing tour, including The Confluence (formerly Fort Calgary), Stampede Park, the Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park. Next, drive west through the foothills of the Rocky Mountains into Banff National Park. Enjoy an orientation tour upon arrival. The evening is at leisure.
Day 3
BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy the day exploring Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park. Hike the many trails, stroll through Banff townsite, or relax at the hot springs. Banff National Park is also an excellent place for wildlife viewing, with opportunities to spot deer, elk, and bighorn sheep. For a different perspective, choose an optional helicopter ride for breathtaking aerial views of the Canadian Rockies. If you prefer to stay on the ground, join the Panoramas & Peaks* optional excursion to visit gorgeous Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks. *This optional excursion begins operating in early June.
Day 4
BANFF NATIONAL PARK–LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–JASPER NATIONAL PARK
First stop is stunning Lake Louise, the crown jewel of Banff National Park, where turquoise waters reflect the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Then travel the Icefields Parkway, crossing three mountain passes as gorges, snowcapped peaks, and glacier-fed lakes come into view. Stop at the Columbia Icefield for a tour highlight – a ride aboard the Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier. Late this afternoon, consider an optional float trip down the Athabasca River. Upon arrival in Jasper National Park, enjoy an orientation tour of the townsites.
Day 5
JASPER NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Immerse yourself on a memorable optional narrated cruise on the glacial waters of Maligne Lake to legendary Spirit Island*. Along the way, see Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon while keeping an eye out for wildlife, including grizzly bears, moose, and elk. Then perhaps hike one of the park’s trails or browse the shops in the Jasper townsite. *This optional excursion begins operating in late May/early June.
Day 6
JASPER NATIONAL PARK–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–MOUNT ROBSON–KAMLOOPS
Board the Rocky Mountaineer for a two-day, all-daylight rail journey from the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific Coast. Along the way, pass Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, and follow the North Thompson River with views of the Monashee Mountains. Enjoy free time in Kamloops this evening. (B,L)
Day 7
KAMLOOPS–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–VANCOUVER
This morning, continue your Rocky Mountaineer rail journey through the ranchlands along the Thompson River. Travel through the Fraser Canyon and see the powerful whitewater of Hell’s Gate on the Fraser River. Arrive in Vancouver this evening and transfer to your hotel. (B,L)
Day 8
VANCOUVER–FERRY CROSSING–VICTORIA
Morning sightseeing highlights Stanley Park and other Vancouver landmarks. Afterward, sail through the Gulf Islands, to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, on Vancouver Island. Visit Butchart Gardens and its 55-acres of floral displays, then continue sightseeing in Victoria, including Bastion Square, the Parliament Buildings, and Thunderbird Park home to an impressive collection of totem poles. This evening, perhaps enjoy a stroll along Victoria’s Inner Harbour and dinner at one of the waterfront restaurants.
Day 9
VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING–VANCOUVER
Sail by ferry across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver this morning. Continue to Vancouver International Airport where your vacation ends. Please schedule flights after 2:00 p.m. Guests who have purchased extra nights to explore Vancouver further will be taken to the tour hotel.
What's Included
Meals
On Rocky Mountaineer—2 breakfast, 2 lunches
Hotels
Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
First-Class
Rundlestone Lodge
Moderate First-Class
Lobstick Lodge
First-Class
Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown
First-Class
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
First-Class
Itinerary Dates & Prices
Start Date
End Date
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Start Date
May 11, 2027
End Date
May 19, 2027
Our Price
$4,389
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Start Date
May 25, 2027
End Date
Jun 02, 2027
Our Price
$4,869
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Start Date
Jun 01, 2027
End Date
Jun 09, 2027
Our Price
$4,875
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Start Date
Jun 22, 2027
End Date
Jun 30, 2027
Our Price
$4,965
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Start Date
Jul 06, 2027
End Date
Jul 14, 2027
Our Price
$5,069
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Start Date
Aug 03, 2027
End Date
Aug 11, 2027
Our Price
$5,069
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Aug 17, 2027
End Date
Aug 25, 2027
Our Price
$4,965
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Aug 24, 2027
End Date
Sep 01, 2027
Our Price
$5,069
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Aug 31, 2027
End Date
Sep 08, 2027
Our Price
$5,189
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Sep 07, 2027
End Date
Sep 15, 2027
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$5,189
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Sep 14, 2027
End Date
Sep 22, 2027
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$5,129
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