Best of western Canada by train and self-drive
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Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Vancouver. On arrival in Vancouver today, make your own way to your downtown hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax or begin exploring the city. Depending on your arrival t...
You have the full day at leisure to enjoy Vancouver. There are plenty of sights to see in this cosmopolitan city including Stanley Park, which is a great place for cycling, Canada's largest Chinatown, historic Gastown, and the shops of Robson Street.
Today you join a whale watching trip, heading out onto the Strait of Georgia and tracking reports of recent whale sightings. This is one of the best places to view orca in the wild, with three pods native to the southern parts of Vancouver Island. Your on board natura...
Enjoy further time at leisure in Vancouver today. This afternoon you will make your way to the VIA Rail station to embark on your fantastic journey by rail. Here you board the Canadian, a luxurious train from which you can enjoy fantastic views from the domed glass ob...
Today your journey on board the Canadian continues. You will enjoy spectacular scenic highlights as you start your approach to the Rocky Mountains. Have your cameras ready as you approach Mount Robson - the highest peak in the Rockies. You get one of the best views po...
Today you have the full day at leisure to explore Jasper and the surrounding area. You could take a walk around the alpine meadows near Mt Edith Cavell and Angel Glacier, a great area for wildlife viewing and hiking. Alternatively, take a cable car up to the top of Wh...
Spend a second full day exploring the beauty of Jasper National Park. A fantastic spot to visit is Old Fort Point look out. It's a beautiful walk from town and the lookout offers stunning views of Jasper town and the surrounding mountains.
Drive five hours south from Jasper, along the spectacular Icefields Parkway, to Field. Your journey includes a stop at the Athabasca Glacier where you will enjoy a guided walk onto the glacier itself. The trip is led by knowledgeable guides who can tell you about the ...
Spend time taking in the striking natural scenery of Yoho National Park and the surrounding area. Lake Louise and Moraine Lake are within easy reach and offer great walking and wildlife viewing opportunities. In Yoho itself we recommend visiting the towering Takakkaw Falls. White water rafting, fly fishing and mountain biking are all available in the area.
Continue to Banff this morning. The journey takes around an hour and a half, so you will be able to enjoy much of the day exploring Banff National Park. We recommend taking the gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain, which boasts superb views stretching across the Rockies. Walk along the boardwalk to the summit to get even higher and look down upon Banff below.
Today is yours to further explore Banff National Park. You may like to visit the historic Cave and Basin site, or take the Banff gondola for spectacular views over the park. For a chance of seeing some of the area's wildlife, follow one of the many hiking trails in th...
You may have some time to spend in Banff this morning, perhaps browsing the town's shops for any last-minute souvenirs. You then take a two hour drive to Calgary Airport, where you return your hire car and board your onward flight.
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
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