Experience the best of Canada's West in the midst of the most Canadian of seasons; winter. 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
5 nights hotel accommodation, 1 night onboard VIA Rail's "Silver and Blue" service, two meals onboard VIA
Rail, "Christmas in November" event at the Jasper Park Lodge (welcome gift, 9 meals, cooking demonstrations,
craft classes, cottage tours, kitchen tour and wine tasting), sightseeing transfer from Jasper to Banff,
scheduled transfer service between Banff and Calgary, porterage at hotels and national park fees.
DAY 01
Upon arrival at the Vancouver International Airport, transfer on your own (not included) to your hotel.
Ovenight at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
DAY 02
Your morning is free to explore Vancouver before you board VIA Rail's Canadian for your overnight journey to
Jasper in the late afternoon. Dinner is included on board.Luggage storage in the passenger cars is limited, so
we suggest that you pack an overnight bag for the train portion of your tour and check the rest of your luggage
into the baggage car. Overnight onboard VIA in a private bedroom.
DAY 03
You will travel through the Monashee and Caribou mountain ranges before ending your train journey in the
resort town of Jasper. A full breakfast is included. You will be transferred to your hotel upon arrival into
Jasper to celebrate the 15th annual "Christmas in November" event. Included tonight is a welcome stand up
dinner reception with host specialty drinks. Overnight at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
DAY 04 & 05
Relax and enjoy the wintry surroundings of Jasper. For the next two days, you may wish to partake of an
optional seminar including cooking demonstrations, craft classes, kitchen tours, cottage tours or wine tasting.
Breakfast and lunch are included for both days, as well as a winemaker's dinner on Day 4 and a gala dinner on Day 5.
Overnight at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
DAY 06
After a leisurely breakfast and brunch (included), transfer to the resort town of Banff. You will travel
along the beautiful Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic highways in the Canadian Rockies. Snow-covered
mountain ranges, forested valleys and massive glaciers highlight this spectacular drive. Overnight at the Fairmont
Banff Springs Hotel.
DAY 07
Conclude your tour with a scheduled transfer service (included) to the Calgary International Airport or major hotels in downtown Calgary.
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