
Take The Guess Work Out Of Your Vacation
Planning a perfect family vacation can be like piecing together a puzzle. Let us take the stress and guesswork out – we’ll suggest the best activities, accommodations, and itinerary for your family.
Share the magic of train travel with your children on this journey from Canada’s West Coast to Rocky Mountains. Adventure through the cosmopolitan delights of Vancouver, travel onboard VIA Rail’s “Canadian” train, and arrive in the natural splendor of Jasper and Banff National Parks. You’ll enjoy carefully selected outdoor adventures, combined with plenty of time to relax and spend time together.
Planning a perfect family vacation can be like piecing together a puzzle. Let us take the stress and guesswork out – we’ll suggest the best activities, accommodations, and itinerary for your family.
Rather than driving the entire way, try something different! Start your trip off with a train journey onboard VIA Rail, from Vancouver to Jasper National Park. Settle in, relax, and share time together – plus experience sleeping overnight in a private berth.
Surrounded by mountain peaks, glaciers, and turquoise lakes, you’ll find that devices are soon forgotten. Feel happy and tired at the end of each day, as you recount your adventures over dinner.
Think of this itinerary as just a starting point. Our experienced Canadian Insiders will create a personalized experience for you that matches your schedule, travel style and budget.
Welcome to our hometown – a famously lovely west coast city, surrounded by spectacular mountain landscapes and endless blue ocean.
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Bypass the crowds and start making the most of your vacation. A friendly driver welcomes you to the city as you drive in.
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We've booked dinner tonight at one of our favourite harbourside restaurants. Watch seaplanes land on the Coal Harbour with the North Shore mountains in the background.
Overnight in a Superior level hotel, such as the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre. Superior Hotels are perfect for travelers wanting great value plus more upscale accommodations. Exceptional service, location, and quality characterize these properties.
Vancouver offers a little something for everyone. From spectacular mountain lookouts, cobblestone lined streets in the historic Gastown, walking paths along the ocean to take in the fresh sea air, fresh food markets to enjoy a leisurely lunch, to high end clothing stores and souvenier shops right in the heart of downtown, this city has it all!
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Your zipline tour will give you a unique perspective of Grouse Mountain, combining heart-pounding thrills with an exploration of BC’s old-growth forests. Along the way your fun and friendly guide will look after your safety, and share stories with you that will leave a lasting impression.
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Following Vancouver's extensive cycle lane network, this bike tour highlights the best of Vancouver food, history, and culture. Visit the Stanley Park seawall, savour a snack at Granville Island Public Market and see historic Gastown and Chinatown. Choose from a regular pedal or electric bike.
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Enjoy a Talking Trees walk in Stanley Park followed with a visit to the Vancouver Aquarium.
Begin your train journey east, as you board The Canadian train in Vancouver. Travel through the varied landscape of British Columbia's Fraser Valley.
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A driver will meet you at your hotel and take you to the VIA Rail Station.
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After checking in at Vancouver's Pacific Central Station, say goodbye to the West Coast as you travel towards the Rocky Mountains. Settle into your private cabin and watch the ever-changing scenery of lush fields, winding river canyons, and pristine forests.
Your private cabin in Sleeper Plus Class features a comfortable daytime armchair next to a large window. At night, settle into a cozy lower bed. Your cabin also has a private toilet, sink and mirror. A shower is located down the hall.
Continue northeast through the Caribou Mountains and enter the spectacular Canadian Rockies. Step off the train in Jasper and take a deep breath of the fresh mountain air.
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Awake to see the towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies all around you, including the highest peak — Mount Robson. After breakfast, step off the train in the small town of Jasper.
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Enjoy the freedom of exploring by vehicle. Your rental includes a GPS, loss damage waiver, unlimited mileage, and one additional driver.
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We've included an unlimited pass to Canada’s national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites.
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Jasper is an excellent base for exploring Jasper National Park — the largest park in the Canadian Rockies. This laid-back town offers visitors equal opportunities for adventure, discovery, and relaxation. It doesn't matter whether you’re rafting on the Athabasca River, canoeing on Lac Beauvert, soaking in the natural hot springs, or hiking through the mountains, Jasper gives you the chance to re-connect with nature.
Overnight in a Comfort level hotel, such as the Tekarra Lodge. Our well-situated Comfort level hotels are typically rated at 3 stars. You'll enjoy clean and comfortable accommodations, plus great service.
Jasper National Park, the biggest in the Canadian Rockies, is a magical place – and we have lots of ideas to help you enjoy it.
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Catch stunning mountain views on a professionally guided, Harley Davidson motorcycle sidecar tour. Choose to explore raging Maligne Canyon, magnificent Athabasca and Sunwapta Falls, or iconic Mount Edith Cavell.
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Enjoy a professionally guided hike in Jasper National Park. Hike at a leisurely pace to take in the incredible scenery. Depending on the day you may be strolling through wildflowers, gazing at the glaciers above, taking in the stunning colours of the mountain lakes and seeing wildlife! Enjoy a picnic lunch (bring your own) surrounded by spectacular views and crisp fresh mountain air.
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Spend the day taking in the scenic views of Jasper, the mountains and the nature around you on a Skytram ride up Marmot Basin Mountain and on a leisurely cruise along the picturesque Maligne Lake.
Today you will drive along the spine of the Rockies, on what is considered one of the most beautiful roads in the world – the Icefields Parkway. Enjoy a full day of exploration as you travel from Jasper to Banff with adventure stops along the way.
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Have an ice walk adventure on the Athabasca glacier, as you learn about active glaciation and the features you are seeing. Soak up views of the Rockies, and of glacially carved landscapes like moraines, millwells, and crevasses.
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Travel onto the surface of the Athabasca Glacier by Ice Explorer and then walk on an exciting cliff-edge walkway which leads to a glass floor platform.
Overnight in a Comfort level hotel, such as the Hidden Ridge Resort. Our well-situated Comfort level hotels are typically rated at 3 stars. You'll enjoy clean and comfortable accommodations, plus great service.
Fill your lungs with cool, fresh Rockies air and head out for a day of exploration.
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Banff is Canada’s mountain playground. Breathe in the fresh alpine air and embark on a new adventure — whether that’s a gentle stroll around town or a challenging mountain hike. Adrenaline junkies can go rafting, kayaking, horseback riding, or mountain biking. If you are seeking a quiet moment, you can treat yourself to a first-class spa treatment at the Fairmont Banff Springs, browse the shops on Banff Avenue, or take a therapeutic dip in the thermal hot springs.
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Venture into an underground world in this introduction to caving. Spend approximately two hours underground, crawling past prehistoric bones and investigating ancient cave formations. This will be an unforgettable experience.
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This exciting whitewater paddle on the Kananaskis River is a wonderful introduction to rafting! The Canadian Rockies provide a dramatic backdrop as a professional guide navigates and provides insights into the natural history. Maybe even swim in the river – you will get wet!
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Whitewater thrills await on the Bow River! The Horseshoe Canyon offers spectacular scenery and big waves. All safety equipment and training are provided, and there will be practice time on calm waters before the big stuff. Feeling adventurous? Try an optional cliff jump into the river!
Enjoy another fun filled day exploring the beauty of Banff National Park.
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Enjoy the fresh mountain air and real cowboy hospitality, with a morning horseback ride along the base of Sulphur Mountain to a freshly prepared BBQ served up at the 3 Mile Cabin by the Sundance Canyon Trail.
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Exhilarate your senses and experience views of Banff rarely seen on this introductory tour into the exciting world of Via Ferrata! Climb up pitches, along ridges, and cross a suspension bridge, all while safely secured by ropes to a cable line attached to the rocks. Ask you Vacation Advisor for more details!
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Begin your day with a scenic ride up to a mountainside resort. Take in the spectacular views before a guided walk through Sunshine Meadows. Learn about the wildlife, vegetation and ecosystem of this fascinating world above the treeline.
Today you depart the fresh air and colorful sights of the Rockies as your Canada train trip comes to an end.
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Drop off your vehicle rental in Calgary today. Please note that if this is a one-way rental, a drop off fee will be paid locally at the rental counter. Your one-way drop-off fee will be approximately $XXX CAD + taxes.
Below you'll find examples of this trip's accommodation options.
Please call us for the full list or advice on how to customize your experience.
To make sure that your holiday is full of only good surprises, here's a comprehensive list of what is (and isn't) included in your package.
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This trip is available for departures between May and September.
based on double occupancy, May 2020 departure and our base class.
We offer a range of packages across all four seasons. Please speak with one of our travel advisors about personalizing your trip and getting a comprehensive quote.