8-Day Canadian Rockies Winter VIA Rail Tour: Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Icefields, from Calgary to Vancouver(Semi Guided)
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Tour Overview
Highlights
Visit Calgary (Heritage Park Historical Village), Banff National Park (Lake Louise, Sulphur Mountain, Banff Gondola, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner), Yoho National Park (Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge), Banff, Jasper (Via Rail Canada).
- No Hidden Fees: All fees are disclosed upfront, ensuring no unexpected charges during your tour.
- VIA Rail Experience
- Visit 3 stunning Rocky Mt. National Parks - Banff/YOHO National Park/Jasper National Park.
- Free use of Snowshoes & Skates (Jasper area)
- Free SnowShoeing ＆ Free Icewalk Experience (Limited Time Only).
Dates & Prices
Price in CAD (per person, based on double occupancy)
Itinerary
Welcome to Calgary! Your adventure begins today with our convenient airport pickup service. Please provide your arrival time in advance, and our friendly tour guide will greet you at Arrival Level, Information Centre near Exit 7. For more details please see "Departure and Return".
For early arrivals before 1:00 PM, we offer exciting optional activities (surcharge) below:
For early arrivals before 1:00 PM, we offer exciting optional activities (surcharge) below:
- Calgary City Tour (3 hours)
- Heritage Park Tour (3 hours)
- CrossIron Mills Outlets shopping (4 hours)
- Calgary Zoo (self-guided)
Calgary, AB
Calgary is a fun city surrounded by natural landscapes, most notable
Banff National Park and
Jasper National Park. The local area offers stunning views of the
Rocky Mountains. It is accessible via
Vancouver,
Seattle and other Canadian cities.
Calgary City Tour
A guided tour takes you to explore the city; from the historic site to the newest modern building. (Includes guide service, transportation, and admission) - New Central Library/City Hall/Stephen Avenue/Calgary Tower/Peace Bridge/Prince Island/Crescent Height
Heritage Park Historical Village
A historical park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. As Canada's largest living history museum, it is one of the city's most visited tourist attractions. Exhibits span Western Canadian history from the 1860s to the 1950s.
CrossIron Mills Outlet
This fully enclosed shopping center is just outside of Calgary and the largest single-level shopping center in the province of Alberta, covering more than one million square feet.
Calgary Zoo Safari
Self Guided - The Calgary Zoo with Public Transportation Ticket/Admission
After pickup, we will head to Lake Louise. Then we will continue to Yoho National Park, see Spiral Tunnel, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge and Vermilion Lakes.
Banff National Park, AB
Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
Lake Louise
Lake Louise is a glacial lake in Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park. The lake is known for its vibrant blue-green coloration, which comes from rock flour carried into the lake by the water of the nearby melting glaciers.
Snowshoeing(Optional if weather permits)
Come to Banff National Park and take a snowshoeing tour, which is a unique way to explore this beautiful, natural landscape.
Vermillion Lake
The lake comes from the sulfur hot springs of the nearby Sulfur Mountain, so the riverbed is cinnabar brown, and the shore is swampy, with a natural smell of sulfur in the slimy mud. Here, as long as you look up, you will see the pretty Rundle Mountain.
Yoho National Park, BC
These are the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Towering rockwalls, spectacular waterfalls and soaring peaks earn the park its name.
Emerald Lake
The Emerald Lake in British Columbia, Canada's Yoho National Park is the largest of the park's many lakes and one of the park's most popular spots. The lake is named for the spectacular turquoise color of the water.
Natural Bridge
The Kicking Horse River, a Canadian Heritage river, in the Yoho park, has created a natural bridge through solid rock. This formation is located 3 km west of Field, accessible from the road to Emerald Lake.
Spiral Tunnels
[Spiral Tunnel] is a section of the Canadian Pacific Railway that carried too much blood and tears of railroad workers and history.
Free Day at Leisure – No Guided Tour / No Transportation Included
Spend the day in Banff at your own pace. Explore the town on your own, or book one of the optional activities below at additional cost. All options are booked and paid separately.
HALF-DAY ACTIVITIES
Option 01 – Banff Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride
Dec 19, 2026 – Mar 5, 2027
Glide through snow-covered meadows by sleigh, with valley and mountain views the whole way. Warm up by the fire with a hot drink afterwards.
Option 02 – Johnston Canyon Icewalk (4 hrs, 1:30 PM start)
Dec 5, 2026 – Apr 8, 2027
Travel through prime wildlife habitat to the trailhead, then walk past the lower falls to the frozen upper icefalls. Ages 7 and up.
Option 03 – Sleigh Ride + Johnston Canyon Icewalk
Dec 19, 2026 – Mar 5, 2027
Both activities in one day. Ages 7 and up.
FULL-DAY TOURS (choose by travel date)
Option 04 – Lake Louise Ski Resort + Abraham Lake Ice Bubbles + Heli Tour
Seasonal: Jan–early Mar 2027 only
- Lake Louise Ski Resort (approx. 2 hrs) – one of Canada's largest ski areas, with over 100 runs for all levels. Lift tickets, snow tubing and the sightseeing gondola available for purchase on-site.
- Abraham Lake (Ice Bubbles) – a special stop to see the frozen methane bubbles, a rare natural phenomenon and a favourite with photographers.
- Heli Tour (approx. 20 min) – the Rockies from the air, over snow-covered peaks. (Optional)
Option 05 – Lake Louise Ski Resort + Lake Minnewanka + Upper Hot Springs
Mid-Mar–Apr
- Lake Louise Ski Resort (approx. 2 hrs) – lift tickets, snow tubing and the sightseeing gondola available for purchase on-site.
- Lake Minnewanka (approx. 20 min)
- Banff Upper Hot Springs (approx. 60 min) – (Optional, purchase on-site)
Activities and itinerary are subject to weather, road, availability, and operating conditions.
Spend the day in Banff at your own pace. Explore the town on your own, or book one of the optional activities below at additional cost. All options are booked and paid separately.
HALF-DAY ACTIVITIES
Option 01 – Banff Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride
Dec 19, 2026 – Mar 5, 2027
Glide through snow-covered meadows by sleigh, with valley and mountain views the whole way. Warm up by the fire with a hot drink afterwards.
Option 02 – Johnston Canyon Icewalk (4 hrs, 1:30 PM start)
Dec 5, 2026 – Apr 8, 2027
Travel through prime wildlife habitat to the trailhead, then walk past the lower falls to the frozen upper icefalls. Ages 7 and up.
Option 03 – Sleigh Ride + Johnston Canyon Icewalk
Dec 19, 2026 – Mar 5, 2027
Both activities in one day. Ages 7 and up.
FULL-DAY TOURS (choose by travel date)
Option 04 – Lake Louise Ski Resort + Abraham Lake Ice Bubbles + Heli Tour
Seasonal: Jan–early Mar 2027 only
- Lake Louise Ski Resort (approx. 2 hrs) – one of Canada's largest ski areas, with over 100 runs for all levels. Lift tickets, snow tubing and the sightseeing gondola available for purchase on-site.
- Abraham Lake (Ice Bubbles) – a special stop to see the frozen methane bubbles, a rare natural phenomenon and a favourite with photographers.
- Heli Tour (approx. 20 min) – the Rockies from the air, over snow-covered peaks. (Optional)
Option 05 – Lake Louise Ski Resort + Lake Minnewanka + Upper Hot Springs
Mid-Mar–Apr
- Lake Louise Ski Resort (approx. 2 hrs) – lift tickets, snow tubing and the sightseeing gondola available for purchase on-site.
- Lake Minnewanka (approx. 20 min)
- Banff Upper Hot Springs (approx. 60 min) – (Optional, purchase on-site)
Activities and itinerary are subject to weather, road, availability, and operating conditions.
Banff National Park, AB
Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
We will depart from Calgary to Banff National Park. After arrival, we will visit Banff Sulphur Mountain, ride Gondola, appreciate Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and exploring Cascade of Time Garden, Cave and Basin National Historic Site. In addition, we will visit Banff Town. Finally we will return to Calgary.
Banff National Park, AB
Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
Sulphur Mountain
This mountain in Banff National Park is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. There is a gondola that takes you nearly to the summit, which is perched at 8,041 feet.
Banff Gondola
This unique cable-car ride takes visitors to Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park to the top of Sulphur Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Atop the mountain there are many viewing areas, a long boardwalk, and two small museums.
Closed for annual maintenance during Jan 6 - 17, 2020.
Bow Falls
The Bow Falls are a 30-foot-high, 100-foot wide waterfall just outside the city of Banff. The falls are popular with tourists because they are just a short walk from the town and can be reached on foot from most hotels.
Surprise Corner
This scenic viewpoint in Banff National Park, though unmarked, is locally known as the best place to get views of the famous Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the beautiful scenery that surrounds it.
Banff, AB
Banff, known as the "soul of the Rockies" is a small town located within Banff National Park in Alberta. It is within distance of several hiking mountains and is home to many shops and boutiques.
Today, you will take transfer to Jasper without tour guide accompanied. Upon arrival, check-in to hotel and free at leisure for the rest of the day.
We recommend the following activities which need self-reservation:Outdoor Pool - Swim in the heated outdoor pool and enjoy nature
Dinner - Enjoy the outstanding service and a culinary tradition rich in Alberta history with breathtaking Jasper National Park view. (*Reservation is required)
Pub Happy Hours - Relax and sample a menu of Classic Cocktails or a cold pint of Jasper Brewing Company beer. (*Reservation is required)
Or, check the optional tours prepared by us for your Jasper Time:
Jasper, AB
This town in the wilderness of Alberta, Canada serves as the gateway to the national park of the same name, where visitors can see the Athabasca Glacier. There are many lakes in the area.
Maligne Valley & Pleckaitis Canyon Icewalk
Explore the frozen wonders of Jasper’s Maligne Valley and Pleckaitis Canyon on a guided icewalk. Admire glittering ice formations, frozen waterfalls, and majestic canyon walls in a serene winter landscape—an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
From 2025-12-12 to 2026-03-28
Winter Wildlife Discovery Guided Tour
Join the Winter Wildlife Discovery Guided Tour in Jasper National Park. Travel through snowy valleys and forests to spot elk, deer, moose, and more, while learning how these remarkable animals survive the harsh yet beautiful Canadian winter wilderness.
Jasper Planetarium & Telescope Experience
Discover the wonders of the night sky with the Jasper Planetarium & Telescope Experience. Enjoy an engaging guided stargazing session featuring powerful telescopes, constellations, planets, and deep-space objects beneath some of the clearest, darkest skies in the Canadian Rockies.
Not available under 3 YR
Today in Jasper, participating different kinds of winter activities or browse around the town.
Suggested activities: (*Extra fees may apply)
Outdoor Activities by self-reservation - Participate different kinds of outdoor winter activities. (Free rental of equipment is available, subject to availability)
Fat Bike - Enjoy one of Canada's fastest growing winter sports, a great way to see the different forests and mountains. (*Reservation is required)
Jasper town roaming - Browse around the Jasper town, sample the local food and and beer in this alpine town.
Dinner - Enjoy the outstanding service and a culinary tradition rich in Alberta history with breathtaking Jasper National Park view. (*Reservation is required)
Pub Happy Hours - Relax and sample a menu of Classic Cocktails or a cold pint of Jasper Brewing Company beer. (*Reservation is required)
Or, take the optional activities prepared by us for your Jasper Time
Jasper, AB
This town in the wilderness of Alberta, Canada serves as the gateway to the national park of the same name, where visitors can see the Athabasca Glacier. There are many lakes in the area.
In the morning we need to go to the Jasper Railway station by ownself. Then we will take the VIA train to Vancouver. Along the way we will see the Mountain Robson. At night we will across the Fraser Valley to the low land plain. Overnight on the VIA train.
Jasper, AB
This town in the wilderness of Alberta, Canada serves as the gateway to the national park of the same name, where visitors can see the Athabasca Glacier. There are many lakes in the area.
Via Rail Canada
Via Rail operates 497 trains per week in eight Canadian provinces over a network of 12,500 kilometers (7,800 mi) of track. Via Rail carries approximately 4.1 million passengers annually, the majority on routes along the Quebec City–Windsor Corridor.
At around 8:00am we will arrive in Vancouver. Please refer to the "Depature & Return" for more detailed information.
Please note the itinerary sequence listed above will be changed based on the actual arrival date. Some attractions will be replaced with others when they are closed for the seasonal reasons.
Depending on the departure date and final itinerary sequence, guests may take a third-party shuttle to the Calgary Airport on the final day. Shuttle tickets will be arranged and provided by us.
Depending on the departure date and final itinerary sequence, guests may take a third-party shuttle to the Calgary Airport on the final day. Shuttle tickets will be arranged and provided by us.
Departure & Return
Airport Pickup: Calgary airport free pickup from 9:00am - 9:00pm every 2 hours (9:00/11:00/13:00/15:00/17:00/19:00/21:00).
If you do not need the pick-up service, please inform us one week before departure. Or you need to go to the hotel by yourselves (we will provide a VOUCHER).
Please advise your pickup time in advance and meet the guide in yellow coat at Exit #7 Information Centre.
Guests can also choose to take Shuttle Bus to hotel. Paid airport pickup: 1-4 passengers, C$60 each car; 5-10 passengers, C$150 each car (exclude tax, tips of C$6/person).If you do not need the pick-up service, please inform us one week before departure. Or you need to go to the hotel by yourselves (we will provide a VOUCHER).
- Return: Tour will end at Pacific Central station around 8:00am last day. Since the return time is estimated, we suggest you not book the return flight departing on same day.
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Additional Notes
- Luggage Allowance: Each person is allowed one check-in and one carry-on luggage, subject to applicable size restrictions. An additional fee of C$52.50 (C$50 + 5% tax) will be charged per extra baggage.
Policies
All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking. Please do not book the airline tickets until you received the confirmation.
Complete operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your e-ticket and provided 14 days before departure. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.
More than 32 days prior to departure: 20% of the total booking amount will be charged.
15-31 days prior to departure - 60% of total purchase amount + 5%GTS
Within 14 days of departure: tour will be NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-CHANGEABLE.
We has put forth all necessary efforts to ensure that, at all times of publication, all descriptions in the present brochure are exact
We reserves the right to postpone, cancel, or change the tour and/or hotel accommodation
Any loss or additional expenses incurred shall be bound by the participant
We shall not be liable for failure in the performance of its obligations for any loss or damage resulting from any delay, cancellations, loss of personal belongings, illness, bodily injury, accident, death, deterioration of services, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, disappointment or frustration (either mental or physical), attributable to a fault, negligent act or omission by a provider or any employee thereof. Each agency has various regulations; it is responsible for passengers, and in case of accidental casualties or property damage, it should be resolved in accordance with the safety regulations established by various agencies.
Complementary Items (If applicable): If the tour package includes complimentary items, there is no cash value or refund for unused services.
Q & A
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Each traveler may bring one check-in luggage and one carry-on bag, subject to applicable size restrictions. Additional luggage will incur a fee of C$52.50 per item (C$50 + 5% tax).
Yes, meals are provided on the Vancouver Mountaineer Railway. For VIA Rail, meals are included only for Sleeper Class passengers.
Optional tours are additional activities or attractions that are not included in the base tour price and are offered to enhance your travel experience.
All optional tours must be booked at the time of order and cannot be added later during the tour. If you choose not to participate in an optional activity, you will have free time at the destination. The tour guide will arrange a designated meeting point and time to pick you up and continue with the main itinerary.
This tour requires a minimum number of passengers to operate. If the minimum is not met, we reserve the right to cancel the tour or operate it using a minibus, depending on the final number of participants.
If this occurs, you will be offered the option to reschedule the tour for an alternative date or receive a full refund.
No. Refunds will not be granted for any unused portion of the tour or for missed departures. Guests who do not join the tour on time will be considered a no-show, and no refunds will be issued.
We reserves the right to substitute alternate hotels of similar or higher quality. We also reserve the right to reverse and / or modify the itinerary. These changes will be advised to you prior to your departure date.
Pre- and post-tour hotel options allow guests to arrive early or stay late. Multiple hotel packages are available, with or without transportation service. Guests should select their preferred option based on their travel needs when placing the order.
Yes. Most multi-day tours offer an optional meal plan, which must be selected at checkout. Guests may choose their preferred main dish when booking. Participation in the meal plan is optional. Most multi-day tours include the breakfast.
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