You'll witness the best of the Canadian West, in the midst of the most Canadian
of seasons. The magic, tranquility and stunning beauty of our winter will
surround you like a downy quilt. Your trip includes rail and motorcoach
portions, plus plenty of time to explore the alpine towns of Banff, Jasper and
Lake Louise. There's lots to see and do in a Canadian Rockies winter - great
scenery is just the beginning!
TOUR FEATURES
6 nights hotel accommodation, 1 night onboard VIA Rail's "Silver and Blue"
service, two meals onboard VIA RAIL, Inbound Holiday's sightseeing tours of Jasper, Banff
and Icefields Parkway, scheduled transfer service between Banff and Calgary,
admission to the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, porterage at hotels and
national park fees.
DAY 01
Arrive in Calgary today and transfer (not included) to your hotel.
Overnight in Calgary.
DAY 02
This afternoon, transfer via Inbound Holiday's Service to the resort town of Banff. Upon
arrival in this popular resort town, you will be transferred to your selected
hotel. Overnight in Banff.
DAY 03
This morning, experience the Dream Catcher tour. An unforgettable interpretive
journey that takes you deep into Kananaskis Country, the Dream Catcher utilizes
Inbound's unique Snocoaches to guide visitors to a replica of an authentic
First Nations' village. Learn about the aboriginal way of life, see a sweat
lodge and visit some buffalo. Return to Banff after lunch at Boundary Ranch
(included). This afternoon is free to enjoy Canada's premier winter
resort. Admission to the Whyte Museum is included in your package.
Overnight in Banff.
DAY 04
Today you will visit some of Banff's scenic highlights. Visit lovely Bow Falls
and the Cave & Basin National Historic Site (admission included).
Your tour also includes a visit to Sulphur Mountain where time is provided for a
gondola ride (included) to the summit for a breathtaking view to the
surrounding area. Continue your touring to Lake Louise via the scenic Bow Valley
Parkway early this afternoon. Overnight in Lake Louise.
DAY 05
Travel northward along the Icefield Parkway to Jasper today. This spectacular
drive through glacier country will be highlighted by massive snow covered
mountains, frozen waterfalls and broad reaching valleys. Overnight in
Jasper.
DAY 06
Take a morning tour of Jasper encompassing Pyramid and Patricia Lakes as well as
the townsite. The afternoon is yours to explore Jasper at your leisure.
Overnight in Jasper.
DAY 07
The morning is at leisure until your transfer (included) to the Jasper
Train Station. Boarding VIA Rail's "Canadian" marks the start of your overnight
journey through the Rockies to Vancouver. Dinner is included onboard the train
this evening. Overnight on board VIA Rail.
DAY 08
A continental breakfast is included onboard VIA Rail this morning. Your tour
concludes with a morning arrival at Vancouver's Pacific Central Station.
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