Itinerary Details

Day 1 Vancouver Arrival
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Admission to The Lookout atop Vancouver Harbour Centre with spectacular views of the city, mountains and ocean is included. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 2 Vancouver to Victoria
Today a full day tour takes you to Victoria. Among the highlights are a BC Ferries trip through the picturesque Gulf Islands, a visit to the world-renowned Butchart Gardens, a scenic ocean drive, and a city tour of downtown Victoria. Overnight in Victoria.

Day 3 Victoria to Port Hardy
Your journey today takes you by motorcoach to the northern tip of Vancouver Island and the town of Port Hardy. En route you will pass through Chemainus, a community that's famous for its outdoor art mural displays. A stop will be made in Coombs for lunch (not included) a unique Vancouver Island landmark where goats can be found grazing on the roof! Continue past the communities of Courtney and Campbell River before an evening arrival in Port Hardy. Overnight in Port Hardy.

Day 4 Port Hardy to Prince Rupert
Departing Port Hardy, you will travel the awe-inspiring Inside Passage aboard BC Ferries. On this 15-hour journey you will travel past calm inlets, evergreen covered islands and near majestic coastal mountains. Overnight in Prince Rupert.

Day 5 Prince Rupert
A free day to explore Prince Rupert. Activities include whale watching, bear viewing and the historic cannery. Overnight in Prince Rupert.

Day 6 Prince Rupert to Prince George
Travel aboard VIA Rail's Skeena train across northern British Columbia to Prince George. En route you will pass through small communities that are rich in native history and culture and view spectacular lakes and forests. Overnight in Prince George.

Day 7 Prince George to Jasper
From Prince George continue eastwards on VIA Rail to the Canadian Rockies. A highlight of today's journey will be passing by Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3954 meters (12,972 ft). Overnight in Jasper.

Day 8 Icefields Parkway Tour from Jasper to Banff
Transfer to Banff via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefield. It is here that you will ride a Snocoach to the middle of Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Your driver/guide will explain how glaciers are formed and point out some interesting geological features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Afterwards a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving in Banff late this afternoon. Overnight in Banff.

Day 9 Free day in Banff
Today you will have an entire day to spend exploring Banff National Park on your own. Some optional activities include soaking in the mineral pools at Upper Hot Springs, enjoying a nature walk on nearby mountain trails, visiting Banff's historic museums, cruising on Lake Minnewanka or enjoying a round of golf at the Banff Springs. Overnight in Banff.

Day 10 Banff to Kamloops
Depart onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Banff for Kamloops, the gateway to British Columbia's interior. As the train crosses over the Continental Divide you will pass through the Spiral Tunnels in Yoho National Park, a remarkable engineering achievement. Marvel at the stunning glaciers, numerous tunnels, and snow-capped mountains of Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park. The next highlight of today's rail journey is historic Craigellachie, where the "last spike" was driven completing the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885. As the train approaches Kamloops, it follows the shoreline of Shuswap Lake. Overnight in Kamloops.

Day 11 Kamloops to Vancouver
Continue your journey westwards from Kamloops and travel along the Thompson River to the Fraser Canyon. At Hell's Gate watch water torrent past the canyon walls at its narrowest point, a true highlight of the canyon. Upon leaving this region, the train will journey through the fertile Fraser Valley to the coastal city of Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 12 Vancouver Departure
Your vacation ends with check out from your Vancouver hotel.

The Rocky Mountaineer Passing
through Banff National Park

Jasper Park Lodge
Jasper National Park

Chateau Lake Louise
Banff National Park

 

Moraine Lake
Banff National Park