Christmas in the Canadian Rockies Winter Train Vacation | Via Rail
Canada by Design · VIA Rail Canadian · 7 days
This 7-day Christmas in the Canadian Rockies Winter Train Vacation is everything you love about the holidays in one vacation! Stay at Canada's ‘Castle in the Rockies’, the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, and enjoy a delicious Christmas feast prepared by the hotel chefs. Embark on a guided Icewalk together through a frozen canyon, snowshoe through a sparkling landscape at Paint Pots, watch for wildlife like moose, elk and bighorn sheep and cozy up on a horse drawn sleigh ride. The memories made on this holiday are sure to last through the ages.
The journey, in facts
| Operator | Canada by Design |
|---|---|
| Vessel | VIA Rail Canadian |
| Length | 7 days |
| Region | CANADA |
| Countries | Canada |
| Departures | Valid for Departures: 21 Dec 2026 - 22 Dec 2026 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Vancouver |
| Day 1 | Jasper |
| Day 4 | Banff |
| Day 7 | Calgary |
Every departure
This journey runs on request rather than to a fixed calendar — Valid for Departures: 21 Dec 2026 - 22 Dec 2026. Dates are built around you.
What the fare includes
- Sleeping berth onboard VIA Rail Sleeper Touring service for 1 night 2 nights accommodation in Jasper 3 nights accommodation in Banff
- Private transfer between rail depot and hotel in Jasper Jasper | Freedom of Choice - 1 of 4 Excursions Maligne Canyon Ice Walk Discover Jasper & Its Wildlife Tour
- Jasper Dark Sky Planetarium & Telescope Experience Upgrade Option: Dog Sledding Tour Scheduled express coach between Jasper & Lake Louise
- Sleigh ride at Lake Louise Scheduled express coach between Lake Louise & Banff
- Banff | Freedom of Choice - 1 of 3 Excursions Discover Banff & its Wildlife Tour + Gondola Snowshoeing at Paint Pots Tour Johnson Canyon Icewalk Scheduled express coach between Banff & Calgary
- Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 5 Excursions Option 1. Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Gondola Option 2. Snowshoeing at Paint Pots
- Option 3. Johnston Canyon Frozen Falls Adventure Option 4. Electric Fat Biking Banff Adventure Option 5. Upgrade Option: Lake Louise and Johnston Canyon
- Scheduled express coach between Banff & Calgary Christmas Dinner on December 25th National Park fees Meals as per Itinerary
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