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Train journey through the Rockies
13 nights
Canadian Rockies are home to alpine meadows, emerald lakes, wild waterways, backcountry wilderness, and some of the best hiking and skiing in the world. You’ll find towns such as Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper with roadside campsites to boutique hotels and five star resorts. Banff National Park and Jasper National Park, as well as the numerous provincial parks and recreation areas of Kananaskis Country, provide year round adventures and activities.
Why not combine Alberta with British Columbia? The world-acclaimed Rocky Mountaineer® train offers a two-day, all daylight rail journey through the Canadian Rockies from Jasper to Whistler or Banff/Calgary to Vancouver, the company also offers a three-hour train ride between North Vancouver and Whistler.
Holiday idea
| Day 1 |
Fly to Calgary and stay for one night. |
| Day 2 |
Drive to Banff for two nights. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Banff offers rugged beauty, unspoiled landscapes, and pristine mountain ranges. Experience an unrivaled alpine escape at “The World’s Finest National Park”. Visit Lake Louise – one of the Canadian Rockies’ most beloved destinations, with turquoise waters reflecting the towering Victoria Glacier. |
| Day 3 |
Banff at leisure. |
| Day 4 |
Drive to Jasper, spending time at the Columbia icefields en route. Stay in Jasper for 2 nights. |
| Day 5 |
Jasper at leisure. |
| Day 6 |
Drop off your car at the station for your train journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer across the Rockies to Whistler, overnight in Quesnel. We recommend taking the Gold leaf package on the Rocky Mountaineer. The custom-designed GoldLeaf Dome Coach puts you right in the middle of the awe-inspiring scenery of the Canadian Rockies. From the attentive service provided by your onboard attendants to the gourmet meals prepared by the talented onboard chefs, the Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service is, quite simply, as good as it gets. |
| Day 7 |
Continue your train journey to Whistler where you will be transferred to your hotel for two nights. |
| Day 8 |
At leisure in Whistler. |
| Day 9 |
Transfer to the station for your journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver where you will be transferred to your hotel for 2 nights. |
| Day 10 |
Vancouver at leisure. |
| Day 11-13 |
Fly to Campbell River and enjoy a 3 night package at either Knight Inlet or Sonora Lodge for three nights to watch Grizzly Bears |
| Day 14 |
Return to Campbell River for your flight to Vancouver. |
More information
| Dates | Departures May to October. |
| Prices | Contact us for further information. |
Recommended stays
Knight Inlet Lodge
This rustic floating lodge moored in a sheltered bay next to the Glendale River is reached by a scenic float plane flight from Campbell River over the Strait of Georgia and is one of the best locations for grizzly bears. In the spring bears can be seen from boats at the water’s edge. In the summer, these magnificent creatures can be viewed on the beach or mating and sparring. (The numbers in the summer are not as great as in the spring and autumn). In the autumn the bears feed on salmon in the Glendale river and can be seen from viewing platforms 10 metres away. All rooms have private bathrooms and there is a lounge and dining area, steam room and outdoor hot tub. You can choose a stay from 2 to 7 nights at the lodge. Please note that the lodge is closed between 25 to 31 July inclusive.
| Dates | Contact us for further information. |
| Prices | Contact us for further information. |
Sonara Lodge
Where wilderness and luxury meet, located one hour by boat from Campbell River. Your stay here can be as busy or relaxing as you wish and activities include excellent grizzly bear watching in September and October, eco-tours, whale watching, fly fishing for salmon on the Phillip’s River, tennis, swimming and a beautiful spa and gym, as well as helicopter tours.
| Dates | Contact us for further information. |
| Prices | Contact us for further information. |