Day 1 - Saturday, 7/19/2025 - Dinner
Fly to Calgary / To Banff
Arrive in Calgary, and meet your Tour Manager.  Travel to the quaint town of Banff for a three night stay. Tonight enjoy your Welcome Dinner.

Day 2 - Sunday, 7/20/2025 - Breakfast
Banff
Enjoy a Banff Area Tour including Mt. Rundle, Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain, and the Hoodoos.  Then, ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain via the Banff Gondola for breathtaking views. The afternoon allows for a bit of leisure time. Maybe take a short hike, do a bit of shopping, or enjoy a meal at a pub in charming downtown Banff.

Day 3 - Monday, 7/21/2025 - Breakfast - Dinner
Yoho National Park / Lake Louise
Today see two of the crown jewels of the Canadian Rockies. Stop to view spectacular Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks before visiting Chateau Lake Louise, located within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then travel through Kicking Horse Pass into Yoho National Park to see the Natural Bridge, the remarkable Spiral Tunnels, and cross the Continental Divide before returning to Banff.

Day 4 - Tuesday, 7/22/2025 - Breakfast
Icefields Parkway / Jasper
Today travel north along the Icefields Parkway, one of North America’s most spectacular drives.  Later ride in a specially designed Ice Explorer on the 1000-foot thick Athabasca Glacier part of the Columbia Icefield. Afterwards stop to see the raw power of Athabasca Falls. Continue north and discover Jasper National Park. See the crystal blue waters of Maligne Lake, the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. This evening arrive in Jasper for a one night stay.

Day 5 - Wednesday, 7/23/2025 - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
VIA Rail
This morning board VIA Rail’s train, The Canadian, for a memorable two day & overnight rail excursion. Explore the train before settling into your seat that will convert into a comfortable Berth* in the Sleeper Plus Train Car this evening.  The Canadian winds along the North Thompson River passing towering peaks and glacial valleys in a vast wilderness once only accessible by rail. Lunch and Dinner are included with this class today along with access to the Park Car for panoramic views.

Day 6 - Thursday, 7/24/2025 - Breakfast
Vancouver
Early this morning arrive in Vancouver. After breakfast on the train, disembark and enjoy a Vancouver City Tour including Stanley Park, famous for its colorful totem poles, Chinatown, and Gastown, Vancouver’s turn of the century pedestrian mall lined with shops and restaurants along cobblestone streets. Later check in to your hotel for a two night stay.

Day 7 - Friday, 7/25/2025 - Breakfast - Dinner
Victoria / Butchart Gardens
Ferry through the scenic Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island. Visit the world famous Butchart Gardens to stroll among fifty acres of floral gardens, fountains, and meandering paths. Then enjoy a Victoria City Tour featuring the Inner Harbor, the imposing Parliament Building constructed in 1897 and views of the famous Empress Hotel. Enjoy a bit of leisure time in the downtown heritage district. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travelers. Later return to Vancouver by ferry.

Day 8 - Saturday, 7/26/2025 - Breakfast
Fly Home
Fly home today with wonderful memories.

Train Accommodations
Sleeper Plus Class train cars
Berths – Standard Inclusion
Upper & Lower Berths feature couch style seats facing each other with a window. At night, the seats convert to Upper & Lower beds with heavy private curtains for sleeping.

***Cabins – Upgrade Option
Cabins are private and designed to accommodate 2 passengers. During the day, the small private Cabins feature two comfortable sofa style chairs with a window.  At night, seats are transitioned to Upper & Lower beds replacing the chairs. Cabins feature a private washroom (no shower), small closet & climate control.
Berths & Cabins are both part of the Sleeper Plus Class train cars. Breakfast & lunch are included along with exclusive access to the Park Car with its lounges and 360-degree panoramic views. Each Sleeper Plus Class train car features public washrooms, shower facilities (1) and accommodates up to 20 guests. The Canadian Train departs Vancouver at 3:00 PM on Day 3 and arrives in Jasper at 11:00 AM on Day 4. The train schedule is subject to change.

Notes: This tour involves high altitude.
A small overnight bag is required for this 1-night train experience.