Sheraton Wall Centre
Superior
A visually-stunning hotel located in the heart of downtown. Enjoy great views through the floor to ceiling windows. Thoughtful extras include luxury bath amenities, and refreshment centers in every room.
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Rockies Rail Winter Wonderland 8 days / 7 nights
Trip Overview
Vancouver’s laid back ambiance is the perfect way to settle into your vacation before traveling into the Canadian Rockies by cozy Canadian Rockies overnight train.
With the surrounding mountains and trees swathed in pure white snow, The Rockies Rail Winter Wonderland is the ideal choice for a winter escape.
Map
2 nights Vancouver
1 night VIA Rail
1 night Jasper
1 night Lake Louise
2 nights in Banff
Depart Calgary
Detailed Itinerary
ITINERARYDay 1 & 2 – Begin your Rocky Mountain Train Vacation – Arrive in Vancouver
The cool, crisp air in Vancouver invigorates you as you start your Canadian winter train trip. Vancouver’s relatively mild weather is a great introduction to a Canadian winter, but look to the north and you see what you’ve been dreaming of. Vancouver’s coastal mountains stand before you, covered in pure white snow.
The big city attractions, right next to the beauty of nature, are just outside the window of your warm, guided tour. As you shop along Robson Street you learn a new word: toque. Wear the ultimate Canadian winter accessory with pride when you travel to the Canadian Rockies.
Day 3 – Into the Canadian Rockies – Vancouver to Jasper on VIA Rail’s Canadian
A cozy and comfortable cabin awaits you on the Canadian train. A panoramic dome car - where you can relax, unwind, and see the sights all around you - is only a short walk from your cabin. Tasty meals are served in an elegant yet casual dining car and chatting over a drink with fellow travelers makes the evening end too quickly. You climb into your warm bed and are rocked off to sleep by the clickety-click of timeless tracks as you travel further toward the Canadian Rockies.
Day 4 – Rockies Winter Wonderland – Arrive in Jasper
You awake to trees blanketed in fresh snow - with green branches just peeking through - as your Canada train trip nears the Canadian Rockies. The sun is shining on the pure white snow as you arrive in the mountain town of Jasper. Step off the train and breathe deeply - the fresh mountain air is invigorating.
Day 5 – Travel the Icefields Parkway – Jasper to Lake Louise
Welcome the morning by boarding a luxury motorcoach and relaxing in comfort as you head south along the Icefields Parkway. You’re traveling along one of the most scenic highways in the world, so wipe the sleep from your eyes quickly! This scenery is just a warm up for the sight that greets you in Lake Louise. Enjoy a lakeside sleigh ride this afternoon.
Day 6 – The Southern Canadian Rockies – Lake Louise to Banff
Feel the mountains’ timeless embrace as you arrive at the last stop on your Canadian Rockies train vacation. Banff is the liveliest of the mountain towns on your Canadian holiday and the energy on Banff Avenue is contagious. Quaint shops omit a warm welcoming glow, and the scent of homemade maple fudge wafts out of sweet shops.
Day 7 – Explore the Canadian Rockies – Discover Banff
Explore Banff as you sit back and enjoy a tour of Banff and the surrounding area. Be sure to keep your eyes open as you look for wildlife in some of their natural habitats. You’ll also have a chance to look in at the Cave & Basin.
Day 8 – Far too Soon – Departure from Calgary
Your Rocky Mountain winter train trip ends today as your luxury motorcoach travels through the foothills of the Canadian Rockies and arrives at the Calgary airport in time for you flight home.
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Accommodations
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Deluxe
The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is it's own Canadian wilderness resort. The property is made up of many buildings with different room types throughout the resort. Relax by the lake, or enjoy a round of golf on the beautiful Stanley Thompson Golf Course, or enjoy a game of ice hockey on the lodge's pond. Be sure to keep your eyes open for Elk as they walk past your building!
Deer Lodge
Standard
The Deer Lodge is an excellent alternative to the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Located less than a five minute walk to the lake itself, this hotel has the second best location in the area. The hotel feels of a small wilderness lodge, with numerous cozy common rooms, dark wood interior, and rooms void of televisions. Sit in the roof top hot tub, where one can soak while surrounded by rocky peaks and the Victoria glacier.
Fox Hotel And Suites
Standard
The Fox is an excellent standard hotel! The property is new, well designed, and very clean and well kept. Staff is friendly and professional. The décor is mountain lodge and nature themed. The Cave-themed hot pool is awesome, and definitely a “feature” of the hotel! Ask Allison at Fresh Tracks for more details.
Options & Upgrades
All our trips can be customized for your ideal vacation• For a romantic experience, select the ‘Romance by Rail’ upgrade and enjoy the intimacy of a private suite on the train. Fresh Flowers, chocolate, sparkling wine and breakfast in bed are just a few of the perks
• Optional winter activities, including skiing (downhill and cross-country), dogsledding and ice walks
• Extra nights in the Vancouver or the Rockies
Dates & Prices
2009-2010 Package Start DatesThis trip starts in Vancouver
on the following Wednesdays, Fridays, & Sundays:
Dec 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30
Jan 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29
Mar 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31
Apr 2, 4
And from Calgary
on the following Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Dec 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
Jan 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25
Feb 26
Mar 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, 31
Apr 2, 5, 7
| Standard Hotels | USD$ | CAD$ | ||
| Double | Single | Double | Single | |
| Dec 2 - Dec 13, 2009 | 1,404 | 1,851 | 1,404 | 1,851 |
| Dec 14 - Jan 3, 2010 | 1,715 | 2,407 | 1,715 | 2,407 |
| Jan 4 - Jan 29, 2010 | 1,445 | 1,908 | 1,445 | 1,908 |
| Feb 25 - Apr 8, 2010 | 1,496 | 2,022 | 1,496 | 2,022 |
| Superior Hotels | USD$ | CAD$ | ||
| Double | Single | Double | Single | |
| Dec 2 - Dec 16, 2009 | 1,660 | 2,325 | 1,660 | 2,325 |
| Dec 17 - Jan 1, 2010 | 2,015 | 2,992 | 2,015 | 2,992 |
| Jan 2 - Jan 24, 2010 | 1,681 | 2,368 | 1,681 | 2,368 |
| Feb 25 - Apr 8, 2010 | 1,773 | 2,551 | 1,773 | 2,551 |
| Deluxe Hotels | USD$ | CAD$ | ||
| Double | Single | Double | Single | |
| Dec 2 - Dec 16, 2009 | 1,983 | 2,919 | 1,983 | 2,919 |
| Dec 17 - Jan 1, 2010 | 2,433 | 3,814 | 2,433 | 3,814 |
| Jan 2 - Jan 24, 2010 | 2,033 | 3,015 | 2,033 | 3,015 |
| Feb 25 - Apr 8, 2010 | 2,217 | 3,388 | 2,217 | 3,388 |
• Prices are per person
• Double means two people sharing a room
• Triple, quad and child prices also available
Includes • 6 nights hotel accommodation
• Overnight accommodation aboard VIA Rail's Canadian train
• Silver & Blue Class - use of dome car & lounge seating
• Meals onboard VIA Rail's Canadian train (dinner & breakfast)
• Vancouver Sightseeing Tour
• Lake Louise Sleigh Ride
• Discover Banff & Wildlife Tour, includes light snack and hot chocolate
• Motor-coach transfers from Jasper to Lake Louise, Lake Louise to Banff, and Banff to Calgary Airport
Not Included • Meals & activities unless otherwise mentioned
• Airfare
• Gratuities
• Airport transfer in Vancouver
• Rail station transfers in Vancouver or Jasper
• GST
• Trip Cancellation Insurance
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From Australia toll-free: 1-800-992-872
Other countries: (int.l prefix +) 1-604-737-8743
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