Luxury Winter Snow Train to the Canadian Rockies
Canada by Design · VIA Rail Canadian · 7 days
Depart on a luxurious train trip through the Rockies, passing through the stunning winter scenery of Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise. Beginning in Vancouver, spend a night in your own private cabin on VIA Rail, then arrive to Jasper for a Maligne Canyon Ice Walk, wildlife tour, Dark Sky experience or dog sledding. Consider an optional helicopter tour to Abraham Lake to witness methane gas bubbles frozen beneath the surface and arrive to Lake Louise in time for a cozy evening sleigh ride. Back in Banff, enjoy your choice of tours from wildlife viewing, snowshoeing or an Icewalk in Johnston Canyon before ending the trip in Calgary.
The journey, in facts
| Operator | Canada by Design |
|---|---|
| Vessel | VIA Rail Canadian |
| Length | 7 days |
| Region | CANADA |
| Countries | Canada |
| Departures | Valid for Departures: 30 Nov 2026 - 10 Apr 2027 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Vancouver |
| Day 1 | Jasper |
| Day 4 | Banff |
| Day 4 | Lake Louise |
| Day 4 | Banff |
| Day 7 | Calgary |
Every departure
This journey runs on request rather than to a fixed calendar — Valid for Departures: 30 Nov 2026 - 10 Apr 2027. 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 1 night accommodation in Lake Louise
- 2 nights accommodation in Banff Transfer between Jasper Train Station and hotel | Private Transfer
- Jasper | Freedom of Choice 1 of 4 Excursions | Shared Small Group 1. Maligne Canyon Ice Walk 2. Discover Jasper & Its Wildlife Tour
- 3. Jasper Dark Sky Planetarium & Telescope Experience 4. Upgrade Option: Dog Sledding Tour
- Jasper to Lake Louise Private Tour Upgrade Option: Heli Snowshoe + Abraham Lake Ice Bubbles Adventure
- Sleigh ride at Lake Louise | Shared Small Group Lake Louise to Banff | Private Transfer
- Banff | Freedom of Choice 1 of 3 Excursions | Shared Small Group 1. Discover Banff & its Wildlife Tour + Gondola 2. Snowshoeing at Paint Pots Tour 3. Johnson Canyon Icewalk
- Banff to Calgary | Private Transfer National Park fees Meals as per Itinerary
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