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Why not enhance your Rocky Mountaineer rail vacation with one of our spectacular sightseeing tours or activities?  Western Canada and the Canadian Rockies offer an abundance of things to see and do, from protected national parks to the rugged alpine village of Whistler or afternoon tea in the capital city of Victoria, BC. It's easy, choose a destination below and customize your vacation to make your Canadian Rockies rail journey even more memorable.

       

Vancouver

     
Classic Rail Vacation: Vancouver to Jasper rail tour Whistler Mountaineer

The Whistler Mountaineer offers a unique and breathtaking 3-hour scenic rail journey between Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia with spectacular views of Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains, Shannon Falls, Mount Garibaldi and the impressive Cheakamus Canyon.

Banff

     
Classic Rail Vacation: Vancouver to Jasper rail tour Experience Banff Tour

Take a ride up Sulphur Mountain in the Banff Gondola and visit the highlights of Banff including Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos.

Classic Rail Vacation: Vancouver to Jasper rail tour Experience Banff to Calgary Tour

Tour the highlights of Banff including a ride on the Banff Gondola, and stops at Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos before travelling to Calgary.

Classic Rail Vacation: Vancouver to Jasper rail tour Experience Banff to Lake Louise

Experience the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies. This tour includes a 25-minute helicopter flight above the six glaciers of Mount Resolute, Mount Cline and the Whitegoat Peaks giving you the unique opportunity to view waterfalls, alpine lakes and mountain passes from above.

Classic Rail Vacation: Vancouver to Jasper rail tour Experience Banff to Jasper

Explore the national parks of Banff and Jasper via the Icefields Parkway. Stop at the Columbia Icefield, one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and take a ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier.

Classic Rail Vacation: Vancouver to Jasper rail tour Experience Yoho Park Tour

View the natural wonders of Yoho National Park between Banff and Lake Louise. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River.

Jasper

     
Classic Rail Vacation: Vancouver to Jasper rail tour Experience Jasper

Tour Jasper, located within Jasper National Park. You will get to enjoy Pyramid and Patricia lakes, Maligne Canyon and the Athabasca viewpoint.

Classic Rail Vacation: Vancouver to Jasper rail tour Experience Jasper to Lake Louise

Travel to Lake Louise via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. Visit Bow Lake, Athabasca Falls and the Columbia Icefield, where you will take a ride to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier on an Ice Explorer.

Classic Rail Vacation: Vancouver to Jasper rail tour Experience Jasper to Banff

Explore the national parks of Jasper and Banff via the Icefields Parkway. Stop at the Columbia Icefield, one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and take a ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier.

Lake Louise

     
Classic Rail Vacation: Vancouver to Jasper rail tour Experience Lake Louise to Jasper

Travel to Jasper via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. Visit Bow Lake, Athabasca Falls, and the Columbia Icefield, where you will take a ride to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier on an Ice Explorer.

Classic Rail Vacation: Vancouver to Jasper rail tour Experience Yoho Park Tour

View the natural wonders of Yoho National Park between Lake Louise and Banff. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River.

Calgary

     
Classic Rail Vacation: Vancouver to Jasper rail tour Experience Calgary to Banff Tour

On your way to Banff, visit Lake Minnewanka, take a ride up Sulphur Mountain in the Banff Gondola, experience Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos.

Classic Rail Vacation: Vancouver to Jasper rail tour Experience Calgary to Lake Louise

On your way to Lake Louise stop in Banff, visit Lake Minnewanka, take a ride up Sulphur Mountain in the Banff Gondola, experience Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos.

Classic Rail Vacation: Vancouver to Jasper rail tour Calgary City Sights Tour

Enjoy a four-hour city highlights tour of Calgary, including the original mounted police post at Fort Calgary and Canada Olympic Park, site of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games.


Whistler

     
Classic Rail Vacation: Vancouver to Jasper rail tour Whistler Mountaineer

The Whistler Mountaineer offers a unique and breathtaking 3-hour scenic rail journey between Whistler and Vancouver, British Columbia with spectacular views of Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains, Shannon Falls, Mount Garibaldi and the impressive Cheakamus Canyon.

Classic Rail Vacation: Vancouver to Jasper rail tour ATV Tours

Join an exhilarating ATV adventure through Whistler’s incredible backcountry, just minutes from the centre of Whistler Village. Beginner trails are ideal for first-timers, while intermediate trails will provide a challenging ride for anyone!

Classic Rail Vacation: Vancouver to Jasper rail tour Glacier Flightseeing

The Coastal Mountain ranges of British Columbia have magnificent glaciers and high alpine lakes, which can only be truly appreciated from the air. Join a specially outfitted float plane with bubble windows offering spectacular viewing and photo opportunities.

Classic Rail Vacation: Vancouver to Jasper rail tour Bungee Jumping

Feel the exhilaration of a bungee jump from a 53-metre 160-foot bridge spanning the glacial-fed Cheakamus River, nestled between old-growth forests and rugged basalt column cliffs.

Classic Rail Vacation: Vancouver to Jasper rail tour Ziptrek Ecotour

Experience Whistler's most popular eco-adventure tour. Feel the exhilaration of flying as you glide along steel ziplines suspended high above the breathtaking whitewater of Fitzsimmons Creek that divides Whistler and Blackcomb mountains.

Victoria

     
Classic Rail Vacation: Vancouver to Jasper rail tour Afternoon Tea at The Fairmont Empress

Indulge in a traditional Afternoon Tea at The Fairmont Empress, featuring gourmet sandwiches, special tea blends and freshly baked raisin scones served with clotted cream and strawberry preserves.

Classic Rail Vacation: Vancouver to Jasper rail tour Grand City Drive

A sightseeing-must for any new visitor, this narrated Victoria tour shows you the famous landmarks of the city and explains the fascinating history behind them, all from onboard an authentic British Double Decker bus.

Classic Rail Vacation: Vancouver to Jasper rail tour Butchart Gardens Tour

Visit Butchart Gardens, Victoria’s most famous attraction. Stroll along winding paths through 50 fragrant acres of blossoms, enchanting theme gardens, streams and lily ponds.

Classic Rail Vacation: Vancouver to Jasper rail tour Butchart Gardens Evening Illumination

Vist an extraordinary world as hundreds of hidden lights transform the famous landscape of Butchart Gardens into a fairyland, richly scented with summer blooms. Seasonal outdoor performances will complement your evening visit.

   

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