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Western Canada by Rail (89302026)

Code: 8930-2026

A 9-Day Cosmos Tours tour starting from $4,106.00

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2025-09-09 2025-09-17 4,471.00 Get A Quote Lowest Price  
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Countries Visited:

Canada, United States

Cities Visited:

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Overview

Title
Western Canada by Rail

Vacation Overview
Create incredible memories to last a lifetime traveling through the majestic Canadian Rockies! You 'll overnight in Calgary, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Kamloops, Vancouver, and Victoria. Along the way, you 'll witness spectacular scenery and visit western Canada 's most famous cities. Take an orientation tour in Calgary, home of the world-famous Calgary Stampede, and then head to Banff National Park, Canada 's first and most popular national park. Banff is known for its incredible natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Have time to hike, horseback ride, relax at the hot springs or perhaps join an optional helicopter excursion for breathtaking aerial views. Journey to Lake Louise, with its turquoise water that reflects the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Travel the scenic Icefield Parkway stopping to take a thrilling ride aboard an Ice Explorer on ice that 's 750 feet thick! Continue to the vast wilderness and majestic peaks of Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Go on a hike, stroll the townsite, or join an optional float trip down the Athabasca River. Then it 's time to board the Rocky Mountaineer for a 2-day, all-daylight journey from Jasper National Park to the vibrant city of Vancouver. This train ride travels through stunning scenery and takes you back to a time when getting to your destination was part of the fun! Along the way, pass Mount Robson, the Canadian Rockies ' highest mountain, wild rivers, magnificent mountain ranges, and turbulent Hell 's Gate. More beautiful scenery awaits on your ferry crossing from Vancouver through the picturesque Gulf Islands to Victoria. On the way into Victoria, enjoy sightseeing that includes a trip to world-famous Butchart Gardens with its 55 acres of floral displays, then have time to explore this charming city. Take a ferry back across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver where your journey ends, but the memories of this value-minded vacation with its awe-inspiring sights and once-in-a-lifetime experiences will last forever!


Year Round Offers

  • 10% Discount for Travelers under 18 yrs old
  • Pay $25 Less For Your 2nd & Subsequent Vacations
  • Vacations start as low as $130 a day
  • Lower prices during the low season (October–March)

Western Canada by Rail (89302026) Day 1:
CALGARY Welcome to Calgary! Your Tour Director is on hand from 3:-6:00 p.m. to answer any questions.



Day 2:
CALGARY-BANFF NATIONAL PARK The discovery of oil converted this cattle-ranching town into a thriving, sophisticated city. Sightseeing highlights downtown, Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, the Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park. Next, drive west through the foothills of the Rockies into Banff National Park. Enjoy an orientation tour upon arrival. Evening is at leisure.



Day 3:
BANFF NATIONAL PARK Enjoy the day exploring Banff, Canada 's first national park. Hike the many wilderness trails, horseback ride, golf, stroll through Banff townsite, or simply relax at the hot springs. The park is also the perfect place for wildlife watching as it is home to 53 species of mammals. The most commonly seen are deer, elk, and big horn sheep. For a different, and thrilling, perspective take an optional helicopter ride for breathtaking aerial views of the Canadian Rockies. Or if you prefer keeping your feet on the ground, join the Panoramas & Peaks* optional excursion to visit breathtaking Moraine Lake in the famed 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, with its turquoise waters reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Then precipitous gorges, snowcapped mountain ranges, and more exquisite lakes come into view as your motorcoach scales three mountain passes. Stop at the Columbia Icefield for another trip highlight and experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 750 feet thick! Late this afternoon, go with the flow on an optional float trip down the Athabasca River. Upon arrival in Jasper National Park, take an orientation tour showcasing the area 's unspoiled beauty.



Day 5:
JASPER NATIONAL PARK A day at leisure to explore the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. This morning, consider joining the optional narrated cruise on magical Maligne Lake to Spirit Island*. On the return journey, view picturesque Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon keeping an eye out for native wildlife, including grizzly bears, moose, and elk. Then perhaps do some hiking or peruse the shops in town.

*This optional excursion begins operating in late May/early June.



Day 6:
JASPER NATIONAL PARK-ROCKY MOUNTAINEER-MOUNT ROBSON-KAMLOOPS An exciting morning as you board the Rocky Mountaineer for a 2-day, all-daylight, classic rail journey from the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific Coast. En route, pass Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies. Follow the North Thompson River and enjoy vistas of the Monashee Mountains. Enjoy free time in Kamloops this evening. (B,L)



Day 7:
KAMLOOPS-ROCKY MOUNTAINEER-VANCOUVER This morning your train adventure continues as you head through the ranchlands along the Thompson River. View the stark beauty of Fraser Canyon and the turbulence of mighty Hell 's Gate. After an evening arrival in Vancouver, transfer to your hotel. (B,L)



Day 8:
VANCOUVER-FERRY CROSSING-VICTORIA Morning sightseeing focuses on Vancouver 's Chinatown, Gastown, and beautiful Stanley Park. Afterward, sail through the spectacular Gulf Islands, known for their Mediterranean-like climate, to the charming city of Victoria, capital of British Columbia. Stop at world-famous Butchart Gardens with its 55-acres of floral displays, then enjoy sightseeing in Victoria that includes Bastion Square, the Parliament Buildings, and Thunderbird Park with its collection of totem poles. This evening, perhaps enjoy a walk and a fresh seafood dinner along the harbourfront while you savor the view.



Day 9:
VICTORIA-FERRY CROSSING-VANCOUVER Sail via ferry across the Strait of Georgia this morning to Vancouver. After arriving, drive to Vancouver International Airport where your vacation ends. Please schedule flights after 2:00 pm. You may choose to extend your vacation with extra nights and explore Vancouver further.





All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.

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Meals
On Rocky Mountaineer—2 breakfast, 2 lunches

Hotels:

Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
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Rating: First-Class

Rundlestone Lodge
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Rating: Moderate First-Class

Lobstick Lodge
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Rating: First-Class

Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown
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Rating: First-Class

Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
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Rating: First-Class


All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.

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