Canadian Rockies by Train
Vancouver, Jasper, Icefields, Lake Louise, Banff, Calgary
From the lush green Pacific coast of Vancouver, board VIA Rail's The Canadian for a once in a lifetime overnight train journey. Relax in the dome car and experience panoramic views of snowcapped mountains, glacial lakes, rushing rivers, and the sheer unspoiled wilderness of Canada. Arrive in Jasper and see the dramatic Maligne Canyon and its picture-perfect lake, where you enjoy breakfast with a view! Travel one of the world's most spectacular roads, the unforgettable Icefields Parkway. Feel like royalty while over-nighting at the fabulous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and the Banff Springs Hotel. Discover the natural beauty of Moraine Lake, the powerful Bow Falls, and impressive Hoodoos. Experience a day on a ranch in the Alberta plains, complete with a wagon ride in search of bison, and a BBQ lunch in the great outdoors. End your journey in cosmopolitan Calgary.
AAA Vacations® Amenities
- 24/7 Member Care
- Best Price Guarantee1
- Member Benefit: $25 discount per person
- AAA Complimentary Inclusion: Cruise the deep blue waters of Maligne Lake on a fully-narrated scenic cruise to beautiful Spirit Island
Engaging Experiences
- See the glistening glaciers of the Albreda Icefields and Mt. Robson – the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies
- Stand on the amazing 1,000-foot thick Athabasca Glacier during an exciting excursion at the Columbia Icefield
- Spend two nights at the magnificent Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, properly nicknamed the “Castle in the Mountains”
The Details
From $3,099 land only
9 Days, 13 Meals
- 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
- Comprehensive sightseeing
- 8 nights in first class and superior first class hotels including the famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louse and Banff Springs Hotel
- Services of a professional tour manager
- Hotel to hotel baggage handling
- Round-trip home to airport sedan service provided when you purchase airfare through Member Choice Vacations. One transfer per reservation. (Restrictions apply)
Departure Dates:
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2013 |
2014 |
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May 2 - 27 May 30 - June 10 June 20-27 July 1 - 4 July 8 - September 23 September 26 - 30 October 3 - 14 October 21 - 24 |
April 14 - 28 |
To book your AAA Vacations® Tour, contact a AAA Travel professional toll-free 1-877-934-6222 or stop by your local AAA office.
1 If you make a booking with us for a qualifying AAA Vacations® cruise or tour vacation, and you find a valid better rate for the exact same itinerary within 24 hours of booking, AAA Vacations® will match the lower rate and send you a $50 AAA Vacations® future travel credit certificate. Certain restrictions apply. For complete terms and conditions for the AAA Vacations® Best Price Guarantee and AAA Vacations® 24/7 Member Care, contact your AAA branch. Best Price Guarantee valid only for new bookings made through a participating AAA motor club and/or AAA travel agency.
Day 1: Vancouver, British Columbia - Tour Begins
Your adventure begins here. This is a remarkable journey through Alpine vistas, stunning landscapes, charming towns, and beautiful lakes.
Day 2: Vancouver and VIA Rail
A sightseeing tour of Vancouver begins this morning at beautiful Stanley Park, Canada’s renowned urban rainforest, and continues to Chinatown, the city’s waterfront, and Gastown, a turn-of-the-century center comprised of pubs, art galleries, boutiques, and the world-famous steam-powered clock, perhaps the most photographed subject in all of Vancouver. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before boarding VIA Rail’s The Canadian to begin your journey to the majestic Canadian Rockies. Relive train travel in the days of old as you are rocked to sleep tonight in your private accommodations.
Breakfast and dinner included
Day 3: VIA Rail to Jasper
Enjoy a lovely hot breakfast in the dining car as your eastbound train whisks you past the peaks of the Monashee Mountains and the stunning sight of Pyramid Falls cascading down Mt. Cheadle. Engaging Experience: Relax in the Dome car as you experience 360-degree views of the glistening glaciers of the Albreda Icefields and on a clear day, view Mt. Robson – the highest peak of the Rockies! Moose, mountain goats, bear and caribou call this wonderland home. This afternoon, arrive in Jasper, nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies at the gateway to the incredible Icefields Parkway. This evening enjoy a “Taste of Alberta” dinner complete with several choices featuring various Alberta products and special recipes that highlight the cuisine in the province.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Day 4: Jasper
Begin your day with a trip to the dramatic Maligne Canyon, one of Jasper's most spectacular landmarks. Here, enjoy breakfast* against the backdrop of the picture-perfect sparkling waters of Maligne Lake, the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. AAA Complimentary Inclusion: Cruise the deep blue waters of Maligne Lake on a fully-narrated scenic cruise to beautiful Spirit Island. Return to Jasper with leisure time to explore this lovely town.
Breakfast included
Day 5: Jasper - Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise
Set off for a wonderful day of sightseeing en route to Lake Louise. Journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway! Waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs, and snowcapped peaks paint the breathtaking canvas – so have your camera handy! Engaging Experience: Enjoy a stop at the Athabasca Falls and marvel at its sheer beauty and power. At the Columbia Icefield, enjoy a fun ride** across a mass of glacial ice over 1,000 feet thick – the largest accumulation of ice south of the Arctic Circle. Continue down the parkway and be on the lookout for bears, furry marmots and stately elk. Enjoy a stop at Peyto Lake – a turquoise glacier-fed lake that evokes pure serenity – before arriving in Lake Louise. Enjoy a stay at the world-famous The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. This evening it’s Diner’s Choice. Tonight your dinner is included and you’ll choose the perfect spot from a “menu” of The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise’s great restaurants.
Breakfast and dinner included
Day 6: Banff
En route to Banff, view the spectacular Moraine Lake and the awe-inspiring Valley of the Ten Peaks. The jagged Ten Peaks are distinctively saw-toothed, standing out amidst stunning Alpine scenery. Engaging Experience: Stay at the grand The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, known as the “Castle in the Mountains,” for a luxurious two night stay. This evening enjoy another Diner’s Choice. Tonight you’ll choose the perfect spot from one of The Fairmont Banff Springs’ great restaurants.
Breakfast and dinner included
Day 7: Banff
Set off for a scenic drive through Banff featuring the powerful Bow Falls and impressive Hoodoos – known as the “Land of the Sleeping Giants.” Next, visit a local ammonite specialist to learn about this rare gemstone found only in Alberta. During an afternoon at leisure, perhaps you will take a stroll through Banff’s delightful downtown.
Breakfast included
Day 8: Calgary
Leave the wonders of the Rockies for the prairies of Alberta en route to the Kananaskis Valley. Enjoy a visit to a local ranch where you can play a game of horseshoes, take a line dance lesson and enjoy a wagon ride*** in search of buffalo. Then, enjoy a traditional Albertan barbeque with beautiful views of the mountains in the background. Later, enjoy the views of the prairies before you reach the vibrant city of Calgary.
Breakfast and lunch included
Day 9: Depart Calgary
It's the end of your Canadian adventure.
To book your AAA Vacations® Tour, contact a AAA Travel professional toll-free 1-877-934-6222 or stop by your local AAA office.
*Breakfast at Maligne Lake is only offered from June 1 to September 30 - a hotel breakfast will be supplied as an alternative.
**Some attractions may not be available during the off-season months (weather permitting) and is reflected in the rate. Glacier Experience is weather permitting throughout the travel season.
***Line dancing and the wagon ride at the ranch on Day 8 may not be available in the “off season.” Order of sightseeing is subject to change. The number of single accommodations is limited on this tour.